The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20981 Ratings

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  1. Lunatine
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Great gameplay. Wide freedom.
    Beautiful graphics. I bought a switch to do this.
  2. WritingNerd
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This game gets a 10 from me largely due to how expansive the gameplay can be and the freedom in handling situations presented to you. It has very little writing and it's all cliche but they are aware of it. They made a purely game, game and as it should be it was incredibly fun.
  3. niceshim
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    It was an RPG game with a high degree of freedom that you can try out what you can do at Open World. It is rather difficult for beginners, but once it was out, it was a game that could be played for a long time.
  4. Truh
    Jul 9, 2020
    4
    Breath of the wild ist eigentlich ein sehr gutes Spiel allerdings nicht als zelda Spiel. Von denen bin ich dungeons, kleinere nebenquests und ein lineares Weltdesign gewohnt. BotW macht alles anders. Keine richtigen dungeons, unzählige nebenquests und eine riesige Open world. Die Idee schreibe auf der ganzen mal zu suchen um mehr Herzen zu erlangen und die Ausdauer zu erweitern ist zwarBreath of the wild ist eigentlich ein sehr gutes Spiel allerdings nicht als zelda Spiel. Von denen bin ich dungeons, kleinere nebenquests und ein lineares Weltdesign gewohnt. BotW macht alles anders. Keine richtigen dungeons, unzählige nebenquests und eine riesige Open world. Die Idee schreibe auf der ganzen mal zu suchen um mehr Herzen zu erlangen und die Ausdauer zu erweitern ist zwar eine gute Idee aber dieses Spiel hat es damit zu weit getrieben. 120 schreine gibt es insgesamt im normalen Spiel ohne DLC's. Außerdem wurden 900 Krogs versteckt. Sie alle zu suchen wird auf Dauer sehr langweilig da die Rätsel immer wieder das gleiche sind. Und auch die belonungen die du bekommst wenn du alles sammelst was es gibt sind eher dürftig. Für die 120 schreine erhältst du eine Rüstung die zu dem Zeitpunkt schon überhaupt nicht mehr gebracht wird da du ein viel bessere besitzt und für die 900 Krogs erhältst du wirklich einen goldenen kackhaufen der nichts kann. Das zu wissen macht die Suche nach allen Krogs noch unnötiger. Und all das passt insgesamt überhaupt nicht in ein zelda Spiel; von denen erwarte ich das ich Rätsel auf der Welt löse um herzteile oder neue items zu bekommen die mir im späteren Spielverlauf helfen. Die 1020 versteckten Dinge die dir nur am Anfang etwas bringen hätte man sich sparen können. Auch die Welt hätte nicht so groß sein müssen. Auf großen wiesen gibt es außer Gegnern auch nichts was das lange reisen sehr langweilig gestaltet. Auch noch zu erwähnen ist der Schwierigkeitsgrad. Wärend du das ganze Spiel über Probleme mit zu starken Gegnern und zu wenig Waffen oder Pfeilen hast, ist der endboss viel zu einfach. Phase 1 ist noch ganz ok aber das dämonenbiest Ganon ist ja wohl das lächerlichste überhaupt. Ca. 10 Pfeile mit dem lichbogeb reichen aus um ganon zu besiegen, seine Attacken sind sehr schwach und treffen die garnicht esseiden du stellst dich mit Absicht voll hinein. Das ist alles andere als episch. Jedes kleine Kind wird mit diesem Gegner fertig. Schade eigentlich das nintendo sich selbst so in den Boden stampft. Sie hätten so viel mehr aus diesem Spiel machen können. Hoffentlich wird die Fortsetzung besser… Expand
  5. Figgerson
    Jul 9, 2020
    9
    Honestly despite giving it a 9, this title has seriously given me some of the best moments i’ve ever experienced while playing a game. Hopefully the sequel can fix some of the combat and add more stuff to its post game.
  6. Gamatkd
    Jul 9, 2020
    9
    The best game on the Nintendo switch, amazing open World, great characters, and story-telling.
  7. Crazyen12
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    Very good UHWÅIAOJDAJWOPDKOIAW JDAIWODJ IOAWJDI JAWIDJIAW JIDAIW DIDWIJAIWDIAWIDAWDDAW DWDAWDA
  8. Pedrobermudezb
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Amazing.. beautiful ! is the best zelda game i ever played and for me is the best game to the Nintendo Switch.. the world is big and the exploration is fun ! really like the history and the gameplay... cant wait for the 2 part !
  9. FindersFees
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    Zelda has been one of my favorite series so how I felt about this one hurts.

    Weapon breakage didn't make me want to use other weapons it just made me want to skip battles, not explore, they last like 3 hits, what are they made of glass? Enemy variety was terrible and comping for a series that has so many it felt like a slap to the face to just change the color of the few you have,    Zelda has been one of my favorite series so how I felt about this one hurts.

    Weapon breakage didn't make me want to use other weapons it just made me want to skip battles, not explore, they last like 3 hits, what are they made of glass?

    Enemy variety was terrible and comping for a series that has so many it felt like a slap to the face to just change the color of the few you have, story was terrible with even worse voice acting, I was hyped for this game for years only to be disappointed.    … Expand
  10. gabeams
    Jul 14, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I need to be honest about the mechanics in this game. I'm not a fan of equipment that brokes, but it's just that. This game got a LOT of content for everyone, insane mechanics, "sandbox", craft and of course, it's Legend of Zelda. I can't say that was the best game I ever played, but it's on the top for sure.
    As I was used to that old games with a half-open world and linear history, so was needed to take time getting used to this new style of gameplay(I didn't play Skyward Sword btw). When in the beginning I was tired doing temples, but as the game goes I was tracking and trying to find all of them. The gameplay makes you want to constantly keep doing all "side" tasks and even more with DLCs. And that adds even more content to the main history which also makes you want to don't give up those events, a very important factor in open-world games.
    I got to be honest that the DLC schema doesn't make me comfortable, but they're ok and add some worth content in the game and gameplay.
    So, if you're a Zelda saga fan it's a must-play, and if don't know the saga or even don't like the games, you gotta give a try it's gonna be worth it.    … Expand
  11. Sacapof
    Jul 22, 2021
    5
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    Un monde ouvert très permissif, une grande liberté au bout de plusieurs heures de jeu
    Certaines quêtes plutôt plaisantes La DA est sympa - : Très long à démarrer Les sanctuaires (à farmer pour pouvoir accéder à cette fameuse liberté) trèèèès répétitifs Où est la musique ? Monde assez vide, peu vivant Bestiaire répétitif Frustration sur les armes qui se cassent Le scénario    + :
    Un monde ouvert très permissif, une grande liberté au bout de plusieurs heures de jeu
    Certaines quêtes plutôt plaisantes
    La DA est sympa

    - :
    Très long à démarrer
    Les sanctuaires (à farmer pour pouvoir accéder à cette fameuse liberté) trèèèès répétitifs
    Où est la musique ?
    Monde assez vide, peu vivant
    Bestiaire répétitif
    Frustration sur les armes qui se cassent
    Le scénario qui tient sur un timbre poste
    La pluie qui empêche de grimper, quel enfer !    … Expand
  12. Gutyxgamez
    Jul 14, 2020
    9
    Muy buen juego la verdad los gráficos , la aventura y la historia muy bueno .
    el único problema que tengo son los DLC en el pack de los campeones para sacar la moto es muy largo :
  13. youoyooy
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    Not easy, best game in history. Many hard levels but if you not silly you can do something. I dont know what write so idk idk idk idk idk idk idk idk idk idk idk idk idk idk idk idk idk idk idk idk
  14. storswww
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    In all likelihood, Nintendo could have made a traditional Zelda game with Breath of the Wild’s art direction and production values and received the biggest accolades the series has seen since 1998’s Ocarina of Time.... Of course, that isn’t the game Nintendo made.
  15. Cjmolina007
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    The Legend of Zelda might be my favorite video game franchise of all time. I haven't played all of them but the ones I have, man so freaking good. That being said, Breath of the Wild took this franchise to brand new heights I never even thought could happen with this world. From it's technical aspects, to the graphics, it's just a site to see and live. Story is basically the same but I doThe Legend of Zelda might be my favorite video game franchise of all time. I haven't played all of them but the ones I have, man so freaking good. That being said, Breath of the Wild took this franchise to brand new heights I never even thought could happen with this world. From it's technical aspects, to the graphics, it's just a site to see and live. Story is basically the same but I do love how you can tackle it in anyway, in any order, in any fashion as you please. phenomenal game and looking forward for it's sequel later down the road.… Expand
  16. jademorais
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The most immersive and beautiful game i've ever played in my life. Can't wait for the sequel!
  17. NoNaMe228
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Best open world game I ever seen! Battles are cool and it’s one of those games, there you have a choices! It’s great!
  18. aaasss555
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Ocarina is the best master piece of all times, but Breath of the Wild is near by nanometers!
  19. seiinaru
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    The story telling was a bit slow but that wasnt a problem at all because the exploration was solo much fun and the game world always was able to fascinate me...
  20. Mcmardigang
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Juegazo! Es una maravilla de juego. Te atrapa desde el primer minuto. Los gráficos son magníficos. El mapa es enorme y hay muchísimas misiones. Es juego obligatorio. Estoy deseando que saquen la segunda parte.
  21. Ivankitsune
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muy buen juego, pero le falta un poco más de historia principal, fuera de eso es una maravilla de mundo que se puede recorrer por horas sin aburrirte… Expand
  22. schatwal96
    Sep 18, 2020
    10
    (BOTW main theme plays)
    (Kass's Theme plays)
    (Gerudo Valley Plays)
    Yeah, good game
  23. Manu012
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es de los mejores juegos que e jugado de zelda sj mundo abierto es basto y te deja explorar casi todas las partes del mundo por su escalado lo único que le veo de malo es la batalla final contra ganon calamiti De hay en adelante todo exelente… Expand
  24. Danil_Shvets
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    just a very good open world game
    Basically, it is a sandbox where you can do what you want.
  25. Justareviewer21
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    This game is amazing, not perfect, but my god is glorius, the problem i had was with the caractes (or the lack of personality for almost everyone)
    The history (very reduce, but with so much potential)
    And the weapon break sistem, the rest, perfect
  26. mario1892
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This game is a MASTERPIECE! For me, the best game in Nintendo Switch, a must play!
  27. ecgbox
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    Obra maestra. El mejor video juego de la historia hasta día de hoy. Simplemente perfecto!
  28. Shenandoah
    Dec 25, 2020
    6
    Zelda BOTW is probably the most overrated game on the Switch. Don‘t understand me wrong, the game is not bad at all, but it has some weaks, like: broke items a way too fast, repetitive world with less attractions, less towns and less NPC‘s, less diversity at all. The rare story elements did not catch me. The color tone of the game is a bit muddy and needs some more vibrant colors. I‘m alsoZelda BOTW is probably the most overrated game on the Switch. Don‘t understand me wrong, the game is not bad at all, but it has some weaks, like: broke items a way too fast, repetitive world with less attractions, less towns and less NPC‘s, less diversity at all. The rare story elements did not catch me. The color tone of the game is a bit muddy and needs some more vibrant colors. I‘m also pretty sure that the game world isn‘t rendered at 1080p in dock mode, the antialiasing looks terrible. It has no option for „new game +“. The game and its extensions are too pricy 3 years after release.… Expand
  29. anxotheboss
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Zelda Botw is a unique game, with probably the best open world of all time, because of it's desing. In this game you have the maximum freedom to live YOUR OWN adventure, in the way YOU WANT. Any other game does this. Hyrule is also giant, full of live and things to see and to do, a very ambitious map. The combat sistem is intuitive and easy to lear, but also deep enough and veryZelda Botw is a unique game, with probably the best open world of all time, because of it's desing. In this game you have the maximum freedom to live YOUR OWN adventure, in the way YOU WANT. Any other game does this. Hyrule is also giant, full of live and things to see and to do, a very ambitious map. The combat sistem is intuitive and easy to lear, but also deep enough and very satsifactory. It would be cool to se more differences in the dungeons' designs. But in general, I think this is one of the most revolutionary games in videogame history, and one of the Top3 best games of the generation.… Expand
  30. Multiverse27
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Un mundo abierto sin pantallas de carga, dónde cada rincón es un nuevo lugar por cual conocer, esto es un obra maestra , la historia de breath of the wild, es una de las más interesantes acompañada de unas de las experiencias más gratificantes a la hora de jugar , sin duda un buen juego que te trae horas de diversión
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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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