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. Xiubaca
    Apr 23, 2017
    10
    playing Breath of the Wild has ruined all other games for me, I'm not even kidding. even the previous Zelda installments feel like trash in comparison. BOTW is a major breakthrough and a new standard for open-world video games, or any other genre for that matter. there is so much to say about this game and yet I feel the best thing to do is just recommend it. if you like games, then youplaying Breath of the Wild has ruined all other games for me, I'm not even kidding. even the previous Zelda installments feel like trash in comparison. BOTW is a major breakthrough and a new standard for open-world video games, or any other genre for that matter. there is so much to say about this game and yet I feel the best thing to do is just recommend it. if you like games, then you definitely must play this absolute masterpiece.… Expand
  2. Panzer1981
    Apr 23, 2017
    10
    Excelente juego, muy divertido, con un mundo abierto casi infinito, con muchas cosas que descubrir, tanto misiones secundarias como la principal, muchas horas de juego, lejos uno de los mejores juegos que he tenido.
  3. GreyTriangle
    Apr 23, 2017
    10
    I never played any Zelda game before, but you really can see how much work Nintendo put in this world. This game really got me back into gaming. It is Openworld so you can go and do whatever you want. Very good designed both soundtrack & visuals and the feeling of discovering things by yourself, and this comes from a guy who said , oh i probably wont buy this game before it came out. I canI never played any Zelda game before, but you really can see how much work Nintendo put in this world. This game really got me back into gaming. It is Openworld so you can go and do whatever you want. Very good designed both soundtrack & visuals and the feeling of discovering things by yourself, and this comes from a guy who said , oh i probably wont buy this game before it came out. I can now understand why Fanboys of Zelda go crazy about this game, if i had played Zelda before and knew more history to it, this would probably my fav game of all time.… Expand
  4. Grimmke
    Apr 23, 2017
    6
    My feelings on this game are terribly mixed.
    Good: a truly excellent open world, beautifully designed, artistically gorgeous, endlessly explorable. It brings fresh life to the now-standard idea of an open world. The new Link is full of personality for a guy who never really talks. NPCs are charming, quirky, and often funny, and exhausting their dialogue options is always worthwhile. The    My feelings on this game are terribly mixed.
    Good: a truly excellent open world, beautifully designed, artistically gorgeous, endlessly explorable. It brings fresh life to the now-standard idea of an open world. The new Link is full of personality for a guy who never really talks. NPCs are charming, quirky, and often funny, and exhausting their dialogue options is always worthwhile. The physics engine was incredible! One thing they really did right was in all the little details. There are plenty of joyous surprises for those who want to experiment and explore. So let me repeat--this is an excellent game, and it's worth you time. A superlative game, compared to others on the market. It is not, however, without flaws, even quite serious flaws.

    Bad: The enemy variety is uninspired. A handful of enemies that are repeated endlessly, with different skins and colors. Unlike previous Zelda games, you won't find any redeads, wallmasters, poes, or any unexpectedly terrifying monsters like Dead Hand from OOT. No scary enemies or creepy dungeons where you might hear the telltale shriek of a redead paralyzing you.
    Hand in hand with that is the boss variety. Unlike previous Zelda games, there aren't new and exciting, visually impressive bosses that challenge you to use the skills and tools at your disposal. You fight the same boss 4 times, and then again as the end-game boss. Over and over, with slightly different elemental powers. The final boss looks like it's trying to pass for a monster in Yharnam--but if I wanted to fight Yharnam monsters, I'd be playing Bloodborne, not Zelda. It's nothing like Ganon. It doesn't have the crushing difficulty to match a Bloodborne enemy anyway.

    Combat quickly becomes lackluster with the frustrating weapon durability mechanic. Rather than encouraging variety, it encourages you to use your worst weapons the whole time for fear of losing your good ones, or the ones with elemental powers that you need for special enemies. The master sword's "energy limit" is some serious garbage too. A breakable master sword? Really? In the end, the durability mechanics turned the MS from the Blade of Evil's Bane to the Blade of Chopping Down Trees Because I Don't Want to Waste My Other Blades.

    The story is often charming and could have been great, if they had put more focus on developing a compelling story. But, like the music, it's so downplayed it's barely noticeable, so that when the occasional familiar Zelda element slides in, it feels weirdly out of place. The music is not very memorable, and nothing like the sweeping epics of its predecessors. Once in a while, a familiar tune will play, and in the final castle, it finally comes in full-force. But it feels like a fun musical Zelda reference in a non-Zelda game. Jarring.

    Dungeon variety is woefully nonexistent. Arguably the most impactful element of the franchise's incredible legacy, sprawling, complex, rich, and sometimes nerve-wracking dungeons are part of what made the series so famous. They're iconic. But they're totally excised this time. You have shrines, 120 samey mini-dungeons with repetitive puzzles. And you have divine beasts, 4 samey, slightly larger mini-dungeons. There's no variety to them at all, nothing to make them even visually distinct and interesting. Even exploring the beautiful open world begins to lose its appeal when you realize that the only rewards you will find are shrines and korok seeds.

    I could go on. But it boils down to this one sad, strange feeling. There's a difference between shaking up convention and straightforward iconoclasm. And this game falls too hard toward the latter. Utterly gutting the series icons gave us a breathlessly beautiful product, with nothing under the surface, least of all a Zelda game. Maybe it sounds trivial, but I find that Link's redesign is not only one of the worst offenses, but emblematic of the underlying problem. They took Link's iconic green outfit with his pointy hat away, reportedly because it doesn't "look cool." Sure, in isolation, there's nothing especially cool-looking about the green tunic. But it DOES look cool--because it looks like Link, from the Legend of Zelda, and Link is cool. He makes it look heroic. There are lots of cool-looking video game characters out there, but there's only one who looks like Link. The attitude among the devs that said Link isn't cool-looking enough is the same attitude that said Ganon needed to look like a Soulsborne villain. It's the same attitude that took away deep dungeons, exciting bosses, creative enemy designs, and cool weapon variety. It never felt like I was playing Zelda. As an open-world RPG with a barely passable Zelda skin, it was neat. But it soured so fast I was feeling heartbroken by halfway through the game. It's sad to see the devs disregarding the legacy of such an important series. In the end, what makes Zelda so special was gone, and that, for me, outweighed the joys.    … Expand
  5. bossfred
    Apr 23, 2017
    10
    Jogo perfeito, mundo imenso e cheio de segredos, sempre fui fã da franquia e ja tinha passado da hora de atualizar as mecânicas do game. Nintendo esta perdoada pelos atrasos na entrega, o game é incrível em todos os aspectos!
  6. ADORFICUZ
    Apr 23, 2017
    10
    Este juego es la perfección en lo que a juegos se refiere. Una historia excelente y con la que persisten, unas físicas de 10, un apartado artístico muy bonito, y sobre todo una experiencia de juego fantástica. Cuando probé este juego pensé " LOOOOOOOOL" y acto seguido mi cabeza casi estalla al ver semejante perfección. Una cosa que no puedo comprender es el boicot que se le ha hecho a esteEste juego es la perfección en lo que a juegos se refiere. Una historia excelente y con la que persisten, unas físicas de 10, un apartado artístico muy bonito, y sobre todo una experiencia de juego fantástica. Cuando probé este juego pensé " LOOOOOOOOL" y acto seguido mi cabeza casi estalla al ver semejante perfección. Una cosa que no puedo comprender es el boicot que se le ha hecho a este juego en las reviews de usuarios en forma de poner un 0, cuando ni siquiera han probado el juego, al igual que tampoco comprendo a los que le ponen un 10, cuando tampoco lo han probado. Tampoco comprendo notas tan mediocres hechas por analistas como un 6 o un 7. Yo creo que este juego debe ser incluso mejor valorado que Ocarina of Time, ya que cabe mencionar, que aunque este juego no parezca mucha cosa, es un BICHO del software, en cuanto a físicas, mecánicas, puzzles, etc se refiere. Yo le doy un 10, porque es un juego muy entretenido y adictivo, y con una historia, que te hará llorar a cántaros. Recomiendo JUGAR antes de JUZGAR.… Expand
  7. Jorge1962
    Apr 22, 2017
    10
    Melhor game de todos os tempos. Vale a pena comprar um Nintendo Switch só para jogar Zelda Breath of the Wild. Nintendo voltou com força total. Melhor Zelda que eu ja joguei.Jogo do Ano.
  8. rashestnickle19
    Apr 22, 2017
    10
    Legend of zelda breath of the wild is a master peace. Yes there may be some miner glitches but its so great that those don't madder. And the memories are so amazing I just love to go back though them all the time. This wonderful game is truly the best game I have ever played.
  9. RuiPTG
    Apr 22, 2017
    8
    It is a great game and the fact that you can play it portably is mind blowing. In my mind it deserves a 8 because even though i enjoyed the experience, it failed to make me love it as much as i feel like it wants me too. I was hooked for the first 3 weeks but by the end of it i was just craving some Ocarina of Time for the timeless story telling and Don't Starve Together for the openIt is a great game and the fact that you can play it portably is mind blowing. In my mind it deserves a 8 because even though i enjoyed the experience, it failed to make me love it as much as i feel like it wants me too. I was hooked for the first 3 weeks but by the end of it i was just craving some Ocarina of Time for the timeless story telling and Don't Starve Together for the open world, survival, and crafting (plus I can play that with a friend).

    Verdict: most love it, few hate it, I enjoyed it.    … Expand
  10. Armenus
    Apr 22, 2017
    8
    Ahh Zelda great music, puzzling dungeons, and awesome game play... Wait a minute where's the music and the dungeons? Zelda? Breath of the Wild is a fantastic GAME. Is it a great Zelda game? No not really. You wont find the sensational Zelda music here, well until Hyrule Castle but even then it's drowned out by all the other noises surrounding you, nor will you get the expansive dungeonsAhh Zelda great music, puzzling dungeons, and awesome game play... Wait a minute where's the music and the dungeons? Zelda? Breath of the Wild is a fantastic GAME. Is it a great Zelda game? No not really. You wont find the sensational Zelda music here, well until Hyrule Castle but even then it's drowned out by all the other noises surrounding you, nor will you get the expansive dungeons that have been in every other Zelda game instead you get repetitive looking shrines with a mini puzzle in each one. If you like all the open world games such as Batman Arkham Knight or even Shadows of Mordor then you will find yourself in familiar territory but if your a big Zelda fan, like me, it will probably be a little disappointing and strange. Other than that it's a fun and beautiful game. Lets just hope Nintendo makes a REAL Zelda game next time around.… Expand
  11. PossiblyAFridge
    Apr 22, 2017
    10
    An excellent game , with so much to do in it. 150 + Hours in and I'm still enjoying it , searching for shrines and korok seeds and even still discovering places i haven't been to before. Extremely hard to put down and deserves all the praise it gets.
  12. leo66
    Apr 22, 2017
    0
    Really bad game. Poor story. Many bug and glitches. They shoul work on this game at least one more year and then it would be good I supose. Waste potential.
  13. DatTrollGamer
    Apr 22, 2017
    10
    The game is amazing. I just finished it and i enjoyed every second of it. It's the best game i ever played and i hope that Nintendo makes more Zelda games like this one.
  14. sebstefano
    Apr 21, 2017
    10
    a differenza della maggior parte dei videogiochi già dall'inizio vieni buttato nell'esperienza di gioco senza lunghi tutorial e tutto farete tranne che procedere direttamente la storia, dal cucinare al cacciare o semplicemente esplorare. La grafica non è naturalmente delle migliori (anche se visivamente è bellissimo), la storia non è profonda ed a volte ci sono dei cali di frame rate maa differenza della maggior parte dei videogiochi già dall'inizio vieni buttato nell'esperienza di gioco senza lunghi tutorial e tutto farete tranne che procedere direttamente la storia, dal cucinare al cacciare o semplicemente esplorare. La grafica non è naturalmente delle migliori (anche se visivamente è bellissimo), la storia non è profonda ed a volte ci sono dei cali di frame rate ma l'esperienza di gioco è semplicemente perfetta. Un open world vero, un vasto mondo, nessuna missione che ti costringe a prendere un percorso forzato, cura nei dettagli intensa, rebus da risolvere e missioni secondarie senza continui suggerimenti da parte del gioco (brutta usanza che sta rovinando i videogiochi ultimamente)… Expand
  15. CurlyJefferson
    Apr 21, 2017
    10
    Breath of the Wild is far and away one of the best games I have ever played. The enormous world packed with hidden secrets and coves, the interlocking systems that play off each other in interesting ways in and out of combat, and the the astoundingly high level of polish makes BoTW an instant classic, a titan of a game that all future open-world games will be measured up to.
  16. panreyes
    Apr 21, 2017
    9
    Really fun Zelda sandbox, absolutely recommended!
    You can go directly to the ending, or do the main missions, or help in heroical sidequests, or help in silly gossip sidequests, or solve the puzzles in the shrines, or etc... or you can just go nuts and have fun with the sandbox.
    I won't give it a 10 because I think the story is not that good, but the gameplay is perfect.
  17. KostasNotKolsas
    Apr 21, 2017
    10
    100/10 game of the decade
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  18. sasukgan
    Apr 21, 2017
    10
    Since the witcher 3 release, I never have played at a gorgeous game like that. It's an awensome game without true limits and the universe is just wonderful.
  19. renmazuoh
    Apr 21, 2017
    10
    Absolutely newcomer about great N RPGs,having played the most important ones on PS.x platform and ..after almost 3 weeks playing this masterpiece cannot say anything but UNIQUE.This game is catching me more deeply than I thought possible.So lovely to loose myself into this huge open world and interact with every object on the way.Felt really the difference with everyting I've played before
  20. gamin13
    Apr 20, 2017
    10
    After beating 100% of the game, i just have a few words to say: MASTERPIECE, if you like video games you have to try it, is something refreshing for the industry that will open new ways to the open world genre
  21. Machobacho1
    Apr 20, 2017
    10
    I love this game with it's massive world and unforgettable characters,the side quests, and the good luck trying to find all the shrines and all korok seeds. The final boss fight is so good. I am still hooked to this good even after 40 hours of play. I would highly recommend this game to an one who loves adventure.
  22. s7aven
    Apr 20, 2017
    10
    This game is awesome brings a total new experience for the zelda fans having a true open world with few limitations making you do whatever you want the story and the world is massive one of the best games of these year
  23. starceph
    Apr 20, 2017
    10
    Muy fácil es dar un 0 para bajar la media, cuanto crío anda suelto. No existe juego que se merezca un 0 y si existe, este desde luego no es. Anda, volveos al LOL que no ahí os quieren.
  24. Mellro
    Apr 20, 2017
    10
    Francamente, me indigna en verdad la campaña de desprestigio con la que los trolls están intentando - sin mucho éxito, en verdad - sabotear un juego que prácticamente por sí solo ha conseguido convertir una tablet de mierda - con la que estoy disfrutando como un enano, eso sí - en una amenaza seria... ¡para el porno de internet! He dicho.
  25. smahlt
    Apr 19, 2017
    7
    I felt compelled to write an honest review because everything else is either "10/10 OMG IT'S ZELDA" or "LOL NEVER PLAYED IT BUT 0/10".

    I've played nearly every Zelda game. It is my favorite game series, and OoT is my favorite game of all time. I generally only hate on Zelda when it has something annoying getting in the way of the fun (such as Skyward Sword's and Phantom Hourglass's    I felt compelled to write an honest review because everything else is either "10/10 OMG IT'S ZELDA" or "LOL NEVER PLAYED IT BUT 0/10".

    I've played nearly every Zelda game. It is my favorite game series, and OoT is my favorite game of all time. I generally only hate on Zelda when it has something annoying getting in the way of the fun (such as Skyward Sword's and Phantom Hourglass's controls). This game is not amazing. It is a solid open world game with no particular strengths or weaknesses (other than having a giant world with nothing in it, but that's expected at this point). The story is standard Zelda fare, the graphics are great, the music is good when it's actually playing, and the controls are solid, though the mapping takes a little getting used to.

    Don't buy a Switch just for this game. Play it on your WiiU if you have one, or just wait until there's more reasons to buy a Switch.    … Expand
  26. Unoriginal
    Apr 19, 2017
    8
    This game is solid. The world is expansive, there is lots to do, the story is decently immersive, and
    only following the main quests will get you maybe 60+ hours of play; including side quests, etc. can get it up to maybe around 100+. Even with this being said, the weapon durability system made every weapon seem very brittle, only lasting maybe 1-2 fights, and there were occasional fps    This game is solid. The world is expansive, there is lots to do, the story is decently immersive, and
    only following the main quests will get you maybe 60+ hours of play; including side quests, etc. can get it up to maybe around 100+. Even with this being said, the weapon durability system made every weapon seem very brittle, only lasting maybe 1-2 fights, and there were occasional fps drops in the more intensive areas. A solid 8-9/10.    … Expand
  27. LeoRichardson
    Apr 19, 2017
    8
    This game isnt great but it is fun! The soundtrack is settle but good for the game. Gameplay gets repitive but not to the point its unbaring. Story is so so but the open world is fantastic. Overall this game is very fun but dont expect to connect to ths game on an emotional level.
  28. boxley
    Apr 19, 2017
    8
    having a lot of fun with this although i cant help feel like it's more of a collection a side dishes rather than a good meal.
    the majority of the game is spent searching for and completing shrine trials some of which are incredibly satisfying others are just trivial and boring. the worst of them are combat trials which are all exactly the same you enter the room and fight one robot of    having a lot of fun with this although i cant help feel like it's more of a collection a side dishes rather than a good meal.
    the majority of the game is spent searching for and completing shrine trials some of which are incredibly satisfying others are just trivial and boring. the worst of them are combat trials which are all exactly the same you enter the room and fight one robot of varying difficulty.
    the best part of this game for me is traversing hyrule from horses to paragliders or surfing down hills on your shield, getting around in this game is an absolute blast    … Expand
  29. Flyinryan
    Apr 19, 2017
    10
    This is the best game I've played in a long time. Going back to the exploration principles of the original Zelda was a great decision. Beautiful! Fun! Peaceful! Exciting!
  30. M1N1B34R
    Apr 19, 2017
    10
    To be honest i am not a Zelda fans, and at first a bit hesitant to try this game as my first game on switch, and glad to be find that i am wrong, this game is absolutely fantastic and could keep me to spend hours with the new console. The most captivating with this game, it let you experiment the various physic within the game. From the start it let you experiment with the various mechanicTo be honest i am not a Zelda fans, and at first a bit hesitant to try this game as my first game on switch, and glad to be find that i am wrong, this game is absolutely fantastic and could keep me to spend hours with the new console. The most captivating with this game, it let you experiment the various physic within the game. From the start it let you experiment with the various mechanic of the game, if you love open world games like elder scroll series, this is one game that you should try. After the tutorial area, you basically could go anywhere and do anything. To have a greater experience, do not look the Internet for walk-through, hints or tips, rather find it your self, this will keep your experience to the maximal satisfaction, as the game basically force you to think creatively and open to new idea. I hope that Nintendo will continue to create game with the same experience like this.… Expand
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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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