The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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  1. Achoo
    Nov 15, 2017
    10
    The sense of discovery in this game is beyond anything that has come before it. It is years ahead of other open world games, and has set a new president to adhere to.
  2. Iamagamer
    Nov 15, 2017
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I played this game and am honestly disappointed I expect great things of Links adventure and thought this would be no different I hated this game. The story is sooooo bad that I actually gave up on it. The characters are as remembered as destiny 2 characters and let's be honest most of them we don't even remember. The gameplay is good until u use ur sheika slate. Shrines are boring with easy puzzle there was only 1 where it puzzled me. The gameplay is the only part I liked but for 80 bucks no. The enemies are reppetitive. To top it all of the final bossfight was probabley the most unstasisfying thing I've done in the game. The boss was way 2 easy considering That I spent 50 hours honing my skills. If you're looking for a game with fun gameplay. This is it. But as a critic on everything I love including destiny 2 that I literally think was bad if it wasn't for it's gameplay and the repetition for friends. I think it isn't worth it play Horizon Zero Dawn if you want a good adventure with a hard battle… Expand
  3. syhpay
    Nov 15, 2017
    10
    This game is perfect.
    Nintendo just rebuild my look at open-world games.
    Its so alive and interesting, you are ride on your house all around the world and you sure you'll found something to do. Its hundreds hours of gameplay, 10/10
  4. Sai_K
    Nov 14, 2017
    10
    This game is a masterpiece from start to finish. Don't listen to the people who gave the game a 0, since most of them are trolls that didn't want to have this game get high scores (I'm not making this up). The game is a mind-boggling adventure tale.
  5. BenRiley83
    Nov 14, 2017
    10
    What can i say about a game that defied all of my wildest and highest expectations! There's not much that I could possibly put into words on how incredible this perfect adventure is! The world of gaming has been changed by this game. A new standard set. A game like this will be remembered until the end of our days on earth. Go out and buy it!
  6. EvilGame52
    Nov 13, 2017
    9
    Es el mejor tercer Zelda, después de Wind Waker y Ocarina Of Time. Aún así, toda una obra maestra. Un mundo abierto que inspira y un toque nuevo a una gran saga, que de verdad que ya lo necesitaba
  7. Firepistol95
    Nov 13, 2017
    8
    The freedom of how you explore the world is what mainly sets it apart. The climbing and gliding are very well done and you can literally go anywhere. The verticallity of this game really adds a lot to the open world genre imo. This could be a personal opinion, but a big thing that I've loved about it, is it really gives you a sense of self-made adventure that I haven't felt in a game in aThe freedom of how you explore the world is what mainly sets it apart. The climbing and gliding are very well done and you can literally go anywhere. The verticallity of this game really adds a lot to the open world genre imo. This could be a personal opinion, but a big thing that I've loved about it, is it really gives you a sense of self-made adventure that I haven't felt in a game in a long time. Usually in open world games you "clear" the map out by going to the different icons to collect things or do quests. Zelda is the opposite where your map is blank, and you have to fill it in yourself. It greatly encourages you to explore places, and use your own eyes, looking out at the crafted world they've created, rather than looking at your mini map where the next icon is. You make your own icons on your map. I think this is big part of what sets it apart. It also will continually surprise you, and has that Nintendo quality and charm.… Expand
  8. whiteclover
    Nov 13, 2017
    10
    This game is incredible. I am not a fan of open map games, but this one change my view about them. Visually, it is incredible.. and the storyline is even better. I did not expect it to be as good as Ocarina of time, but it was. 10/10
  9. shankyanan
    Nov 12, 2017
    10
    absolutely fantastic, so immersive and fun.

    Wish weapons didnt break I guess but dont let that put you off. Got to write 150 characters so I will just say how I loved taking it slowly and finding shrines and exploring the place.

    Speechless
  10. Alzz
    Nov 11, 2017
    10
    Everything about this game is absolutely perfect. The stunning graphics make for an excellent experience as you explore the massive world, solve puzzles and discover endless secrets hidden within. There's always something to do in this game, and you really feel achieved when you do something successful. Link's controls are perfect, and the amount of items you can craft is outstanding. TheEverything about this game is absolutely perfect. The stunning graphics make for an excellent experience as you explore the massive world, solve puzzles and discover endless secrets hidden within. There's always something to do in this game, and you really feel achieved when you do something successful. Link's controls are perfect, and the amount of items you can craft is outstanding. The puzzles are very challenging, and the Korok seeds hidden throughout are insanely fun to find! This game is a must buy for any Switch owner. Nintendo really out-did themselves with this masterpiece of a game.… Expand
  11. WildNova
    Nov 11, 2017
    8
    I think Legend of Zelda Breath of the wild deserves an 8 out of 10 Because the game was not perfect but with the minimal glitches. It was enjoyable and the story was pretty good. with all of the shrines you rarely ever had nothing to do in the world. you could head straight for Ganon or you could get all of the divine beasts controlled. some characters from old games like Impa and kingI think Legend of Zelda Breath of the wild deserves an 8 out of 10 Because the game was not perfect but with the minimal glitches. It was enjoyable and the story was pretty good. with all of the shrines you rarely ever had nothing to do in the world. you could head straight for Ganon or you could get all of the divine beasts controlled. some characters from old games like Impa and king Rhoam but they were not the same from the other games. all in all Legend of Zelda Breath of the wild deserves a 9 this is favorite series so I'm trying not to be bias… Expand
  12. JavierUzumaki
    Nov 11, 2017
    10
    El mejor juego que he jugado hasta la fecha, se merece las notas que tienen no voy a decir nada mas porque ya esta todo dicho. Veremos que hace nintendo con el mario odyssey.
    Tiene mi 10.
  13. worldcitizen19
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    10/10. Loving it. Worth the price of a Switch. Always challenging. You can’t take anything for granted. Inspired many other games. Been playing all day on my 4K tv.
  14. kiosia
    Nov 10, 2017
    9
    Marvellous game, I'm sure everybody knows at this point, this is one of the best open world games ever made. Usually, when I play a game, I try to subvert the rules, solving puzzles by different ways than the developer intended. And what a great job of game design this game is. I'd say all puzzles have more than one possible solution, fitting all playstyles. Kudos for Nintendo for this.Marvellous game, I'm sure everybody knows at this point, this is one of the best open world games ever made. Usually, when I play a game, I try to subvert the rules, solving puzzles by different ways than the developer intended. And what a great job of game design this game is. I'd say all puzzles have more than one possible solution, fitting all playstyles. Kudos for Nintendo for this.

    Buuuuuut, despite this being a masterpiece, I really didn't like the plot. It felt shallow. The cutscenes didn't help at all, and, oh god, the dubbing full of "uh"s and "ah"s is a joke.    … Expand
  15. shawnr
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    PROS:
    -Vast world with so much to explore
    -Amazing sense of Progression (Weapons, Hearts, Stamina) -Tons of variety and things to do -Visually stunning CONS: -Hmmm any con would be nitpicking but Links stamina at the start is terrible lol Where do I even start. Breathe of The Wild does what Ocarina of Time did when it was first released. It defied the standard of games for its    PROS:
    -Vast world with so much to explore
    -Amazing sense of Progression (Weapons, Hearts, Stamina)
    -Tons of variety and things to do
    -Visually stunning

    CONS:
    -Hmmm any con would be nitpicking but Links stamina at the start is terrible lol

    Where do I even start. Breathe of The Wild does what Ocarina of Time did when it was first released. It defied the standard of games for its generations and many following. BOTW is the biggest adventure we've seen yet in a Zelda game and arguably the best one to date. From exploration, story, Links Progression, and combat, it all works perfectly. Boss fights are epic and allow for players to be creative. Controls are seamless and make exploring easy and fun. Links ability to climb, fight, and get around, is determined by the amount of stamina you have. but here is when it gets interesting. Every time you defeat 4 dungeons you make the decision on if you want to increase your health or stamina. Each are critical but affect whether you can be tougher in battles or ready for bigger exploration. BOTW is an adventure that will last 100s of hours with every corner of the world offering something new. If you didn't have a Switch before this is reason enough to invest in one.    … Expand
  16. THE_SPEED_FORCE
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    Damn you Nintendo, my wife is going to break my switch if I put any more hours into this game! I haven't felt quite the addiction since Grand theft auto V.
  17. DWFrozen
    Nov 9, 2017
    10
    Absolutely amazing! It isn't perfect, but it's AMAZING!

    As soon as you start your new adventure with Link to save Zelda you already know it's gonna be great! The cut-scenes are always cinematic and interesting, the amount of content included is great, the story is good, the graphics are perfect for the game (no, not resolution) and certainly is a pleasant treat. Of course no game    Absolutely amazing! It isn't perfect, but it's AMAZING!

    As soon as you start your new adventure with Link to save Zelda you already know it's gonna be great! The cut-scenes are always cinematic and interesting, the amount of content included is great, the story is good, the graphics are perfect for the game (no, not resolution) and certainly is a pleasant treat.

    Of course no game comes without it's flaws, the Divine Beasts could've been better, more dungeons would've been nice and a bit more challenge. Some other controversial stuff includes brittle weapons, stamina wheel and more.

    Overall, it's my favourite game, it's god-like. Definitely recommend a purchase!    … Expand
  18. SomeKoreanDude
    Nov 8, 2017
    10
    I have been a fan of The Legend of Zelda series for quite a while. When I heard that there was a new one announced, I immediately pre-ordered it. Little did I know, that in doing so, I would need to wait a whole 6 years. That is beside the point. The point is that the game is absolutely incredible, and deserves a 10. It was quite a journey, and the best part? It was 100% open world!I have been a fan of The Legend of Zelda series for quite a while. When I heard that there was a new one announced, I immediately pre-ordered it. Little did I know, that in doing so, I would need to wait a whole 6 years. That is beside the point. The point is that the game is absolutely incredible, and deserves a 10. It was quite a journey, and the best part? It was 100% open world! Something that you haven't seen since some of the first few games. I could go on and on about this game, but that require me to put spoilers in this review. This game is probably my favorite of the series.… Expand
  19. khromos
    Nov 8, 2017
    10
    Totally AMAZING. This game is one of the best think I've played in my life. The graphics are gorgeous and you really have a lot of things to do. It really worth the award of the best of the year.
  20. EliKW
    Nov 6, 2017
    9
    Breath of the Wild is a beautiful game with good game play and a nice way to bring something that the Zelda series has been missing for a while. The game is great, but I feel like the open world aspect of the game is really shoved in your face. It also gets tedious at times, but that just happens with games like this. It definitely lives up to the hype, and the way Nintendo executed reallyBreath of the Wild is a beautiful game with good game play and a nice way to bring something that the Zelda series has been missing for a while. The game is great, but I feel like the open world aspect of the game is really shoved in your face. It also gets tedious at times, but that just happens with games like this. It definitely lives up to the hype, and the way Nintendo executed really makes this game a wonderful experience and a must have on the Switch.… Expand
  21. meowingcat
    Nov 5, 2017
    9
    At this point, everything has been said about this game. It's one of the best zelda games out there, the approach took some getting used to. The game looks beautiful in docked mode, the ambience is spot on for this refreshing new Zelda title. I've got to say that i missed some of the classical zelda themes during my playtime, because themes such as the gerudo valley theme were so poignantAt this point, everything has been said about this game. It's one of the best zelda games out there, the approach took some getting used to. The game looks beautiful in docked mode, the ambience is spot on for this refreshing new Zelda title. I've got to say that i missed some of the classical zelda themes during my playtime, because themes such as the gerudo valley theme were so poignant and remarkable. But nevertheless, this game is far from being average and it brings new life to the Zelda series. Nintendo really outdid themselves with this one.… Expand
  22. destinyfan1
    Nov 5, 2017
    9
    So yeah, last week i bought a nintendo switch , this game and fire enblem warriors
    This game is amazing so far it brings the best nintendo switch graphics to the table with a stunning but sometimes repetitive world.
    The combat is good that in my opinion doesn't get old But then there's the amazing story and dialogs what makes this game so great I also think the camera could have been    So yeah, last week i bought a nintendo switch , this game and fire enblem warriors
    This game is amazing so far it brings the best nintendo switch graphics to the table with a stunning but sometimes repetitive world.
    The combat is good that in my opinion doesn't get old
    But then there's the amazing story and dialogs what makes this game so great
    I also think the camera could have been better if you fight multiple enemies but overall its great
    There's also a lot of content that keep you up for weeks
    And that you can take this game to an airplane is just the tomato sauce on the spaghetti
    A must buy    … Expand
  23. Dreonas
    Nov 4, 2017
    10
    A game you wish it would never end!

    Pros - The characters are well developed, I felt empathy with all of them. - I've never played a game with such an enchanting atmosphere; it is dark and lonely, which I enjoyed. - The music goes perfectly with the setting and the atmosphere. It's kind of progressive/experimental music. People complains about the lack of music and other    A game you wish it would never end!

    Pros
    - The characters are well developed, I felt empathy with all of them.
    - I've never played a game with such an enchanting atmosphere; it is dark and lonely, which I enjoyed.
    - The music goes perfectly with the setting and the atmosphere. It's kind of progressive/experimental music. People complains about the lack of music and other characteristic themes of the franchise, but the ones on game are amazingly composed and designed to be earworms.
    - The majority of the puzzles were challenging and fun.
    - If you haven't found all the korok seeds and shrines, you already know that there's a lot of replay value in this game.

    Cons
    - The voice actors in certain characters (like Zelda) felt amateurish, but it's a minor detail.
    - The story is good, but I think they could have delivered it in other way. The gimmick of "finding the memories" was not a good option.
    - Some missions lack specific instructions or hints, but that's the beauty of the game anyways.    … Expand
  24. Silentterror1
    Nov 4, 2017
    10
    este juego es una obra de arte, que juego mas precioso !! siempre que lo juego tengo esa sensación de libertad , hacer todo lo que uno quiera.
    este es el primer ZELDA que juego y me encanto , no soy de los que le gustan los juegos de mundo abierto pero este juego y el Horizon Zero Dawn me cambiaron mi forma de ver estos tipos de juegos!!
  25. MzC_BR
    Nov 4, 2017
    3
    One of the most frustrating experiences I’ve ever had. The game is harder as hell, and eventually get tedious with time. The exploration and combat system is punitive. There are large areas filled with nothing, the villages are few and simple. If you consider difficulty in games, avoid this title.
  26. artificeprime
    Nov 4, 2017
    10
    Breath of the Wild dares to reinvent the already excellent Zelda formula and actually succeeds at improving it in most ways.

    The sheer scope of Breath of the Wild makes all past games in the series seem like child's play. From the outset of the game it is made clear that this is a Zelda world that is on a completely different scale and the amount of freedom in this new version of Hyrule    Breath of the Wild dares to reinvent the already excellent Zelda formula and actually succeeds at improving it in most ways.

    The sheer scope of Breath of the Wild makes all past games in the series seem like child's play. From the outset of the game it is made clear that this is a Zelda world that is on a completely different scale and the amount of freedom in this new version of Hyrule is equally impressive. In a lot of way this game feels like a fresh start for the series. It feels almost like this is the game that the creators wanted 30 years ago but just couldn't create because of technical limitations. This is the first version of Hyrule that actually feels like a living breathing world, that is just waiting for you to explore. Open world games have become pretty standard in the current generation but most of those games fail to really live up to the idea of truly being open. Breath of the Wild doesn't have that problem, it is probably the most truly open world game that I can recall. Not only can you go almost anywhere and climb almost anything, you can also discover the story out of order. It is the type of experience that I have been waiting for since I started playing video games decades ago. I don't think Breath of the Wild is a perfect game, it has flaws but what it does well it does so well that it still easily ranks among the best games I have ever played.

    The gameplay is a nearly perfect blend of exploration, puzzle solving, collecting, platforming and combat. The paraglider makes moving through the world more easy and fun than ever before. The addition of jumping and climbing controls also really help to open up the world and offer a whole knew dimension to exploration and puzzle solving. There aren't as many key items in this game but the ones they do have can be used in countless creative ways. Being able to control metal objects with the megnesis ability creates countless gameplay possibilities. The fact that nearly everything in the world can be interacted with creates so many possibilities that even after over 100 hours I was still discovering new things that I could do. My only major complaint about the gameplay is that swimming is a major chore and you cannot swim underwater which was a major letdown, especially since swimming was done better in almost every other 3d Zelda game. Still that flaw is majorly overshadowed by the vast number of new gameplay abilities. Not only can nearly every part of the environment be climbed you can even climb some enemies and ride any animal that is big enough to be ridden. Another amazing aspect of the gameplay is the physics and weather systems. Link reacts to different types of weather and that impacts what kind of clothing you need to wear. The amount of things you can do in this game is incredible. Gameplay wise this is easily the best Zelda game.

    The story in Breath of the Wild starts out great, the game has some of the most interesting ideas in the series and explores some of the characters in new and interesting ways. Unfortunately the story gets a bit watered down as it progresses and the conclusion is far less satisfying than past entries in the series. It isn't the worst Zelda story line but it isn't the best and I think it fell short of its potentially great concept. I did find that it was good enough to keep me immersed though and I while it didn't surprise me as much as I hoped there were some good moments. Overall I would say the story was good enough but certainly not great.

    The world is the true star of Beath of the Wild, it leaves all past Zelda worlds in the dust and is perhaps the best game world I have ever seen. Each region is massive and full of memorable locations. What really sets it apart from other open world games though is the level of freedom and interactivity. Climbing mountains to discover caves, seeing giant dragons in the distance, paragliding over ancient ruins, hunting goats on foggy hilltops. It feels alive and full of wonder. There is so much to be seen and discovered. It also has some of the most interesting towns and far more of them than past games in the series. While the towns aren't that big each one is iconic and has unique characteristics that make a lot of sense. Zora's Domain and Gerudo Town stood out as being very unique. There were some disappointing areas such as the Goron town but even it wasn't terrible, it just could have been a lot better and isn't the best version. While there aren't traditional dungeons there are 120 shrines, 5 divine beasts, 3 labyrinths and the best version of Hyrule castle by far. I can't say I didn't miss the traditional Zelda dungeons but I also don't know if I would trade all the new dungeons that this game had. The world of Breath of the Wild is without question the best in the series.

    Overall I think Breath of the Wild is the best Zelda game and one of the best games of all time. it is a giant step in the right direction.

    I give it a 93%    … Expand
  27. MrCamper
    Nov 4, 2017
    10
    Simplemente, es una obra maestra, el ambiente, esa música que se mezcla perfectamente con la naturaleza de Hyrule, esa libertad que el juego le ortorga al jugador es increible, es como volver a jugar Ocarina of Time. Este juego, desde el principio fue una propuesta arriesgada, ya que le han dado un cambio brutal a la saga rompiendo su estructura de desarrollo del juego habitual, peroSimplemente, es una obra maestra, el ambiente, esa música que se mezcla perfectamente con la naturaleza de Hyrule, esa libertad que el juego le ortorga al jugador es increible, es como volver a jugar Ocarina of Time. Este juego, desde el principio fue una propuesta arriesgada, ya que le han dado un cambio brutal a la saga rompiendo su estructura de desarrollo del juego habitual, pero conservando la esencia de la saga y volviendola a sus orígenes. Lo unico que, para mi gusto, le falto al juego es un poco mas de dificultad, más Bestias Divinas y jefes, y puede que una historia un poco más profunda, porque comparada con la de otros juegos de Zelda no es gran cosa, aunque espero que le den mas profundidad para el 2 DLC. Nintendo lo ha vuelto ha hace, bravo.… Expand
  28. krulemuk
    Nov 4, 2017
    10
    This game is rethinking and reinventing the action adventure genre like ocarina of time did in the 90s. It's easily one of the best games I've ever played. I haven't smelled this breath of freedom in any game before.
  29. Stidk
    Nov 4, 2017
    10
    lo mejor que e jugado en los últimos 12 años este vídeo juego es una obra de arte un mundo gigantesco,una historia maravillosa gráficos y estilo de arte preciosos simplemente perfecto
  30. Black60Dragon
    Nov 2, 2017
    10
    This game is a masterpiece.

    It blew away every expectation I had for it. The world is incredibly vast and there is so much to do in it. I spent almost 200 hours on this game, completing quests, collecting armor, etc and never once got bored.
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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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