The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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8.7

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  1. ryanrg
    Dec 8, 2018
    10
    this game is amazing,the gameplay is very good, I liked the mechanics, this is incredible, the game is quite addictive.
  2. Nidorinah
    Dec 8, 2018
    10
    You can ride a bear, make a boat fly, get sent across the map by a Bokoblins ragdolling corpse, 10/10
  3. blackBombz
    Dec 9, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great Zelda game, and possibly may be the one to go on par with Ocarina Of TIme. Beautiful gameplay, more strategic as the weapons and armour matters. Glad that Link flexes as he's half-naked and Paya's embarrassed. Champions are interesting but honestly, the elements should be water for Mipha, air for Revali, earth for Daruk and fire for Urbosa. Don't mind it that much tho. Pretty neat abilities from Urbosa. The reason this tops Ocarina of TIme for me is that this converges the timeline as it should be. Overall, 11/10 would love again… Expand
  4. Stanix
    Dec 9, 2018
    10
    Este juego tiene una primera vez que lo juegas que es inolvidable. El descubrimiento de los hechos, los pueblos, los paisajes, las mecánicas,..., todo hace que no puedas dejar de avanzar. Que el encontrar una nueva montaña y escalarla sea un gozo. Que el encontrar una nueva planicie sea un gustazo de explorar.
    Cocinar, mejorar la ropa, cambiarla de color, coleccionar armas, hacer fotos,    Este juego tiene una primera vez que lo juegas que es inolvidable. El descubrimiento de los hechos, los pueblos, los paisajes, las mecánicas,..., todo hace que no puedas dejar de avanzar. Que el encontrar una nueva montaña y escalarla sea un gozo. Que el encontrar una nueva planicie sea un gustazo de explorar.
    Cocinar, mejorar la ropa, cambiarla de color, coleccionar armas, hacer fotos, resolver las capillas... todo es un gran viaje y una gran experiencia.
    Tras jugar una partida juegas una segunda con la experiencia personal afianzada, y en esta ya te lanzas a por el 100% del juego disfrutándolo de otra manera.
    Y cuando todo acaba consigues el pack de ampliación y vuelves a jugarlo. Y entonces, tiempo después, cuando ya no te acuerdas casi de él, algo te lo recuerdas y empiezas una nueva partida.
    Las físicas están bien resueltas (definiendolo pobremente) y te permite hacer cosas que ni te imaginabas. Los gráficos no son hiper-realistas, pero no es que cumplan, es que son una maravilla. El mundo suena de maravilla y la música, aunque poco frecuente, cumple de maravilla (ese piano que anuncia un caminante te pone frenético cada vez que salta).
    Y, encima, lo puedes jugar en el metro.
    En resumen, una maravilla. Un cambio de rumbo a la altura de Ocarina o Windwaker.    … Expand
  5. AntimoZ
    Aug 14, 2019
    10
    Nulla è perfetto e in un certo senso nemmeno Zelda Botw lo è ma se questo gioco non merita un 10, non lo merita nessun altro.
    400 ore di gioco.
  6. GG_Piperos
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    Una gran evolución a la saga zelda, llevan muchas mecanicas nuevas y mejorando las existentes en la saga.
    También se destaca la calidad y belleza del mundo abierto y extenso por explorar.
    Una verdadera obra de arte.
  7. julione
    Mar 27, 2019
    10
    Having spent roughly 70 hours into the game ( havent finished the story yet) I must say this is one the the absolutely best games i have ever played, it is really innovating and new, 120 different shrines with mini puzzles and almost every single one of the them feels interesting and new and fun.

    The four "bigger" temples that are in the game are also very new and you really have to    Having spent roughly 70 hours into the game ( havent finished the story yet) I must say this is one the the absolutely best games i have ever played, it is really innovating and new, 120 different shrines with mini puzzles and almost every single one of the them feels interesting and new and fun.

    The four "bigger" temples that are in the game are also very new and you really have to analize them and really think.

    The outdoor world is also incredible amazing and it feels like wherever you go you can find some minipuzzle or some secret wich can benefit you on your journey.

    For the first hours of the game i really didnt like the weapon-breaking system but the further you got in the game the more you learnd how to handle yourself in battle and you also get longer lasting weapons the longer you get into the game ( you can also unlock the master sword later wich does not break but have a cooldown instead)

    It feels like the most people who are downrating this game havent even got past the first zone (always complaining about the weapon-system) or people who played a zelda game for the very first time who doesnt understand or like the puzzle system in the shrines/temple..

    Just buy it    … Expand
  8. Juanktaka01
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    Sin temor a equivocarme puedo decir que es el mejor Juego que he jugado en mi vida, muy completo y me sorprende en cada momento del juego, el arte del juego es espectacular y la forma en la que puedes ir avanzando de forma libre con respecto a los objetivos es algo que me encanta, muy completo el juego y divertido a más no poder.. espero que sigan sacando mucho más juegos así y que siganSin temor a equivocarme puedo decir que es el mejor Juego que he jugado en mi vida, muy completo y me sorprende en cada momento del juego, el arte del juego es espectacular y la forma en la que puedes ir avanzando de forma libre con respecto a los objetivos es algo que me encanta, muy completo el juego y divertido a más no poder.. espero que sigan sacando mucho más juegos así y que sigan sorprendiendonos.… Expand
  9. Pigtwig2
    Mar 15, 2019
    10
    Good fekin game best zelda game to be released to date Innovates a lot of things though it may have not have dungeons best 2017 game
  10. FmH_Person
    Dec 16, 2018
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild gives you a journey and new gaming experience that is much needed for the Zelda series which over time had become somewhat stale. This fresh game really is a masterpiece as it combines smart combat, puzzle and problem solving, a great story, survival and adventure elements with a dash of the Zelda that you love and know to live up to some other greatThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild gives you a journey and new gaming experience that is much needed for the Zelda series which over time had become somewhat stale. This fresh game really is a masterpiece as it combines smart combat, puzzle and problem solving, a great story, survival and adventure elements with a dash of the Zelda that you love and know to live up to some other great Zelda Games like Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask and The Wind Waker. Ultimately, this is a must have game that delivers on all fronts and will undoubtedly have you coming back to this masterpiece in the years to come.… Expand
  11. Hertoc
    Dec 19, 2018
    10
    Is the freedom made game. Is full of great and diferent content, is a game to play all life.
    The design of the world is brilliant. The artificial intelligence is great. Is graphicaly beatifull. The story is great.
  12. feralheart
    Dec 19, 2018
    10
    The best game for Nintendo Switch! The story is great, the environment is beautiful and the musics are masterpieces.
  13. Marioxy22
    Dec 20, 2018
    10
    After played a lot of Zelda games like Ocarina of Time, Wind Waker or A link betweens world I've played breath of the wild, and I think he is my favorite game. The world is awesome, the details, the physics and link too, his movements and the nature, also the music is minimalist but fantastic, I've played more than 180 hours and I can say that it has a lot of content, the story isn'tAfter played a lot of Zelda games like Ocarina of Time, Wind Waker or A link betweens world I've played breath of the wild, and I think he is my favorite game. The world is awesome, the details, the physics and link too, his movements and the nature, also the music is minimalist but fantastic, I've played more than 180 hours and I can say that it has a lot of content, the story isn't incredible but is interesting, my real score is 97 because the bosses of the divine beats could be betters and the story isn't the best but the good things overshadow the bad things… Expand
  14. CookieCat123
    Dec 27, 2018
    10
    Great game! I'm new to Nintendo, but I feel that Breath of the Wild is a diverse and open world art piece with well composed music and 720p graphics. I definitely recommend this game to any newcomers and to grinders as well.
  15. LKN
    Dec 27, 2018
    10
    I thought the memories, graphics, music, were all really good
    There were only a handful of enemies, and the game overall felt really sand-boxy and empty.
    Also, the side quests weren't too memorable,
  16. ZeldaFanGabriel
    Dec 28, 2018
    10
    This game is a master piece. This was my first Zelda game and I'm still on my 14th run through. By this point it has gotten a bit stale but this is the BEST Zelda game and the GREATIST open world game I've ever played. (I have not played red dead or red dead 2)
  17. sailor_n
    Mar 7, 2019
    10
    breath of the wild is a masterpiece. bringing back the non-linearity of Zelda games, this game has so much to explore. there are only 4 main dungeons, but their are 120 different mini-dungeons, shrines. this game is so non-linear you can go to ganon as soon as you start the game. with hundreds of hours of fun this game is easily one of the best games of all time.
  18. Arnar
    Dec 29, 2018
    10
    Best open-world game desing from a game I have played, loved the music, the story and everything about this game. Everytime you play it you find something new.
  19. starmander195
    Dec 29, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is great the free roming is perfect and the combat is great. and the game has so much to do I still play this game form time to time I've played for over 300 hours would recommend… Expand
  20. ToadieTo
    Dec 30, 2018
    10
    An amazing game and one of the best in the franchise. It's a revolution in the zelda series.
  21. FishPip
    Dec 30, 2018
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has beautiful graphics, delightful soundtracks, and there is always more things to do. The whole game breaks the limits of your average game and by far one of the best games Nintendo has ever created.
  22. Broxs
    Jan 5, 2020
    10
    Last time I felt that way, was while playing The Witcher 3. You have a great story with well-written characters and also unique fight mechanics and also puzzles. I wasn't really a fan of most of the shrines or even the Divine Beast. But all fights felt really epic and sometimes you needed to use some special items or things to survive. BotW is my number 1 RPG, because even The WitcherLast time I felt that way, was while playing The Witcher 3. You have a great story with well-written characters and also unique fight mechanics and also puzzles. I wasn't really a fan of most of the shrines or even the Divine Beast. But all fights felt really epic and sometimes you needed to use some special items or things to survive. BotW is my number 1 RPG, because even The Witcher wasn't that good!… Expand
  23. KingCritic
    Dec 31, 2018
    10
    Easily one of the greatest games of all time. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild delivers a satisfyingly beautiful presentation on scale, world building, story, gameplay, and design. Most of my gripes are buggy graphics and such that have more to do with the Switch's shortcomings as opposed to the games'. And even gripes that are the game's fault are done purposefully to make the gameEasily one of the greatest games of all time. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild delivers a satisfyingly beautiful presentation on scale, world building, story, gameplay, and design. Most of my gripes are buggy graphics and such that have more to do with the Switch's shortcomings as opposed to the games'. And even gripes that are the game's fault are done purposefully to make the game better. If you play this game you will certainly not be disappointed.

    That was the short version, long version of why this game is awesome along with a plot synopsis will continue now.

    Synopsis: A century before the game begins, the peaceful kingdom of Hyrule was attacked by an evil entity known as Calamity Ganon, who is the game's version of the usual Zelda villain Ganondorf. Princess Zelda and her knight Link, fight the evil Ganon but lose, and Link barely escapes with his life. He's placed in a bed of water inside a cave for a hundred years and when he wakes up with no memory of what happens, he has to fight to defeat Calamity Ganon and his minions to purge Hyrule of its darkness.

    Okay so first the plot. I'm not too familiar with the canon storyline of Zelda, but from what I've heard the game's storyline is completely original, at least in its structure. I really like how it got the elements of Zelda's story and broke them up into little parts and built up in its own unique way.

    And surprisingly enough for such a simplistic children's story of good versus evil, it's very compelling. Link's memories become somewhat of a mystery and how he is in a world he has to defend but not remember becomes very interesting. Sure the whole "You don't remember me but you should" angle from almost every NPC becomes pretty flat, but I'll admit that its very compelling.

    What limits the stories RPG elements such as the bog standard story and robotic NPCs are pretty much forgotten. I mean, the game is just genius. The music is atmospheric and engaging, what should make the game boring and forgettable such as the conventions of video game RPGs and fantasy instead make the game more classic. The combat sticks to the average shift and strike sort of method

    but still remains very very fun. There were times when I was on the edge of my seat, just slamming the respawn button to get back at an enemy who defeated me.

    Speaking of which, this game does not treat you like a baby. It doesn't hold your hand through a two hour tutorial, the handling of mechanics is very straightforward, and most of all the difficulty. On a scale between a Disney Channel online game and Dark Souls, Breath of the Wild is somewhere in the middle. It's easy enough that you can progress without being a hard core gamer, but hard enough

    to want you to keep getting stronger.

    Likewise, there's something here for everyone. Hard core RPG fans can enjoy the rich worldbuilding and character design. Fantasy nuts can really enjoy the brilliantly created setting. And people who like fighting games can enjoy the very fun combat angle which is a very refined system which is based both on the player's skill and items. Everyday people who aren't too into gaming and just want to escape for a little can enjoy how investing the gorgeous graphics of the game are.

    My gripes actually have reasons for them existing. I really don't like how weapons can break because its annoying to get a really cool or powerful weapon just for it to break to seconds later. However it prevents players from creating an OP build and flying through the game. I also don't like how the loading screen had awkwardly scratchy transitions and how riding at full gallop on a horse can make the bottom part of the screen sort of have an annoying 'ghost effect'. Again, this is the Switch's fault, not the game's.

    Another gripe I have is the reliance on more powerful weapons as opposed to skill. To defeat stronger bosses you just need better arrows, which can be bought with the game's currency rupees. But this is just pretty tedious, grinding away at weaker enemies and selling their drops to exchange them for arrows.

    Again this can be blamed on the simple fact that the game is an RPG, grinding is a simple facet of every role playing game. But it also limits the game heavily, you kill monsters to get drops, you sell drops to get rupees and spend rupees to buy arrows which defeat stronger enemies. You spend rupees on arrows pretty much. While limiting, I prefer this to simply having a purely skill based system which obligates newer players to just give up instead of grind when they reach an area of the game with too strong a boss.

    I've never wanted to play a game that I hoped never ended except for this one. And when I finish it, I will probably play it again and again. And if you try it, you probably will too.    … Expand
  24. IceDragonGaming
    Mar 2, 2019
    10
    This was my first Zelda-game and i love it. The beautiful over-world, the epic main-story and the wonderful graphic-style are incredible. Thank You Nintendo for the greatest game of all time!
  25. PannacottaFugo
    Jan 4, 2019
    10
    Do I honestly really need to say anything? It was not only a GOTY contender but it was also the 2017 GOTY winner. Amazing open world gameplay and fun mechanics that'll keep you playing for hours packed with a truckload of things to do. This is a no-brainer to pick up as soon as you get a Nintendo Switch. Though the while the story is very lackluster I personally never play a game for theDo I honestly really need to say anything? It was not only a GOTY contender but it was also the 2017 GOTY winner. Amazing open world gameplay and fun mechanics that'll keep you playing for hours packed with a truckload of things to do. This is a no-brainer to pick up as soon as you get a Nintendo Switch. Though the while the story is very lackluster I personally never play a game for the story unless it is story based and BOTW is almost all gameplay.… Expand
  26. bibleblackkk
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This game is a standard of the 10/10 scored games. You may find some games as good as it, but you cannot find a game better than it. I agree that on some aspects, it still has the room to improve. However, it did a fantastic job on open world and free roaming, which impressed me so much, and is not surpassed by any other game even now.
  27. TheNiceGuyHere
    Mar 19, 2019
    10
    If you want to play a Zelda game, but you don't know which one to play first, then go with Breath of the Wild. This game is absolutely phenomenal with an awesome open-world, great gameplay to make you feel immersed in the entire journey, a great soundtrack, great story and overall a fantastic experience that every Nintendo Switch owner should get!
  28. Ronin427
    Jan 22, 2019
    10
    The best game of my life. Excellent physics and gameplay. You can go slowly for months and have fun.
  29. VG_Alex
    Jun 10, 2021
    10
    This is the first Zelda game I ever played. The freedom of the world is beyond my imagination. The diversity of gameplay stimulates my desire to explore the world. The story is simple and the characterization is excellent. It is a well deserved a masterpiece.

    Review of ‘The Legend of Zelda:Breath of the Wild ’ Graphic/Art: 9 Music: 10 Narrative:9 Gameplay: 10 (+0.2)    This is the first Zelda game I ever played. The freedom of the world is beyond my imagination. The diversity of gameplay stimulates my desire to explore the world. The story is simple and the characterization is excellent. It is a well deserved a masterpiece.

    Review of ‘The Legend of Zelda:Breath of the Wild ’

    Graphic/Art: 9

    Music: 10

    Narrative:9

    Gameplay: 10 (+0.2)

    Score: 9.7    … Expand
  30. Dnslx
    Jan 7, 2019
    10
    There is not much to say about this masterpiece... start the game and enjoy :-)
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Metascore
97

Universal acclaim - based on 109 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 106 out of 109
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 109
  3. Negative: 0 out of 109
  1. GameGrin
    Dec 12, 2017
    100
    Where it takes mechanics from others in the industry, it improves upon them; where it introduces new ones, you slap your forehead in amazement that it hasn’t been done before. Breath of the Wild is development done right, and damn near the best game you’ll play all year.
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  2. Wired UK
    Aug 30, 2017
    100
    Breath of the Wild is a masterpiece.
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  3. Games Master UK
    May 19, 2017
    96
    Up there with the finest Zelda games, Breath of the Wild is bold, liberating, and utterly astonishing. [Apr 2017, p.60]
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