The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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8.7

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  1. UltraGameFreak
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    I would have to say this is a great game. From battling monsters to solving shrines you can do anything in this game. The game graphics are beautiful and gameplay went higher than my expectations. Would definently recommend this game to all.
  2. ProJaredJr
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    when it comes to legend of zelda you think of puzzles, adventure and a really good story with a added bonus of cutting grass and killing monsters. Breath of the wild is no different nintendo made a addicting game I spent hours looking for shrines, cooking, finding secrets, doing side quests and the main story. Honestly I love this game but it has its bugs and frame drop but it wont ruinwhen it comes to legend of zelda you think of puzzles, adventure and a really good story with a added bonus of cutting grass and killing monsters. Breath of the wild is no different nintendo made a addicting game I spent hours looking for shrines, cooking, finding secrets, doing side quests and the main story. Honestly I love this game but it has its bugs and frame drop but it wont ruin experience. If you already have a WiiU get Breath of the wild for it don't get the switch and the game.… Expand
  3. Bradcasting
    Mar 13, 2017
    9
    Here is my first review on Metacritic I've been a Zelda fan for a long time I first played Ocarina Time and I would say my favorite is Wind Waker for now. This game is vastly different from any other Zeldas if you don't like games that are different from their predecessors than this would either change your mind or make you disappointed. For me their are 2 main problems the frame rate andHere is my first review on Metacritic I've been a Zelda fan for a long time I first played Ocarina Time and I would say my favorite is Wind Waker for now. This game is vastly different from any other Zeldas if you don't like games that are different from their predecessors than this would either change your mind or make you disappointed. For me their are 2 main problems the frame rate and not many dungeons, but this game is damn beautiful the graphics are perfect, the score is beautiful, the combat is fun in fact I like the idea of losing weapons when your in combat because like the title you are in the WILD. The game is like a survival game such as Metal Gear Solid 3. The story is interesting the characters have a lot of personality. Like I said I don't like the frame rate it would get a 10/10 if only they fixed it. If they patch it up then I'll give it a 10/10. This is a must have for Wii U or Switch but you don't need a Switch just for this just wait.… Expand
  4. mrdoggie
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    This game is fun, there is so much stuff to do in it. Despite the occasional drop with the frame rate, I'm still having an absolute blast with it, and definitely does not hinder my exploration in this game. I have put over 50 hours in the game, and I'm still not done with it. I am constantly enjoying the gorgeous environment, because the art style is really pretty to look at. The music isThis game is fun, there is so much stuff to do in it. Despite the occasional drop with the frame rate, I'm still having an absolute blast with it, and definitely does not hinder my exploration in this game. I have put over 50 hours in the game, and I'm still not done with it. I am constantly enjoying the gorgeous environment, because the art style is really pretty to look at. The music is actually quite decent, sometimes its peaceful and sometimes it gets really intense during a fight. As for gameplay, the game is a bit harder than previous titles and thats a nice plus. This game is a solid addition to the series, definitely one of the best games this year.… Expand
  5. Neu
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    Open world, breath taking music, beautiful graphics, smart monsters that tick you off, this game couldn't get any better. The gameplay is totally different from the previous Zelda titles, but it suits the game perfectly. I couldn't stop playing the game the moment it got out.
  6. Nate_Nook
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    This game is amazing. I feel the negative reviews are either trolls or anti zelda folk because the over 120 puzzles (shrines) are all very elaborate. The interactions with enemies, NPCs, and the environment are all smart and well thought out. The characters are all very lovable despite what others have stated. I have played all of the 3D zelda games and have loved them all, this one included.
  7. cake-jake
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    Amazing game which can be conquered in any order you wish, truly open world and continues Nintendo's trajectory of taking risks and innovation, while other companies just repeat the same style of games. While I am a fan of other companies, so this isn't an attack on other forms of gaming. It's so refreshing to play an innovative and fun game which focuses on user enjoyment over things likeAmazing game which can be conquered in any order you wish, truly open world and continues Nintendo's trajectory of taking risks and innovation, while other companies just repeat the same style of games. While I am a fan of other companies, so this isn't an attack on other forms of gaming. It's so refreshing to play an innovative and fun game which focuses on user enjoyment over things like graphics.
    Ultimately you play games for fun and this Zelda title certainly delivers.    … Expand
  8. SuperWeegee
    Mar 13, 2017
    8
    This game is amazing, I'll give it that, but people seem to ignore some of it's flaws.

    Pros: - It's a HUGE open world. - The graphics are great, especially for a portable console. - The controls move very fluently - The fact that you constantly have to keep looking for weapons and arrows encourages people to look for better gear and to conserve them. - The numerous easter eggs    This game is amazing, I'll give it that, but people seem to ignore some of it's flaws.

    Pros:

    - It's a HUGE open world.
    - The graphics are great, especially for a portable console.
    - The controls move very fluently
    - The fact that you constantly have to keep looking for weapons and arrows encourages people to look for better gear and to conserve them.
    - The numerous easter eggs you can find.
    - Environment is creative and colorful.
    - Has enough variety so that it makes you think.
    - The puzzles are creative.
    - Personally, the difficulty is just right for me. Not too hard, but not too punishing either. I can see where I made a mistake.
    Now here are the cons:

    - The frame rate can sometimes drop, but this is most noticeable in The Great Plateau. This will be likely fixed in an update.
    - Some people might get annoyed at the constant search for weapons and armor.
    - People might just not be a fan of open world games in general
    - The difficulty might throw some people off, especially children 12 and under.

    The pros definitely outweigh the cons, but I can see why people might not like the game as much.

    If you have the money and want to buy possibly the best Zelda ever made? Go right ahead. If you're tight on money at the moment, I would suggest waiting for more games to come out.    … Expand
  9. BarronOfDune
    Mar 13, 2017
    7
    Eh, it was pretty good, certainly not bad, but not as euphorically amazing as a lot of reviewers seem to be claiming. Here's a rundown:

    GOOD - Solidly implemented open-world mechanics for combat, survival, exploration, and stealth. None of it is particularly groundbreaking but all is done well with the usual Nintendo polish. - Hyrule is varied, colorful, and appealing, reminiscent of    Eh, it was pretty good, certainly not bad, but not as euphorically amazing as a lot of reviewers seem to be claiming. Here's a rundown:

    GOOD
    - Solidly implemented open-world mechanics for combat, survival, exploration, and stealth. None of it is particularly groundbreaking but all is done well with the usual Nintendo polish.
    - Hyrule is varied, colorful, and appealing, reminiscent of a Miyazaki movie
    - Plenty of good music
    - While some dislike the breakable-weapon system, I think they implement it well and like the way it forces you to use a wide variety of weapons throughout the game
    - I really like the design of the Divine Beasts and the general concept of having dungeons inside these massive lumbering cyber-steampunk monsters
    - In general they do a good job of letting you go everywhere practically right from the start, with the caveat that many areas are dangerous and require specialized gear to traverse safely. It gives the world a good sense of mystery and adventure
    - Good sense of character growth & progression throughout the game as you gain better equipment, new abilities, and more life/stamina
    - They do a good job of incentivizing you to constantly collect whatever you can, as ingredients wind up having lots of uses in cooking and upgrading

    BAD
    - Story is very thin, and if you don't bother hunting for (totally optional) memories practically nonexistent: "Calamity Ganon is in the castle! Go stop him and save Zelda!" "OK, sure" THE END
    - The characters were pretty weak too IMO. The only one of the Champions who left any impression was Mipha since she actually seemed to have meaningful connections to other people. The rest were blah.
    - I wasn't a fan of this angsty, conflicted version of Zelda too, especially since she doesn't get a proper arc: basically she's worried she's a failure because her powers haven't materialized, then they eventually materialize at the last possible moment and everything works out THE END
    - Later in the game the lack of enemy variety becomes pretty annoying. Palette swaps of Bokoblins, Moblins, and Lizalfos constitute the vast majority of enemies you'll face and it all gets very same-y.
    - The prospect of slaughtering and eating countless wild animals (including wolves and foxes) is pretty grim for Nintendo. I must have farmed hundreds of moose for their precious, precious meat and did not feel like a legendary hero while I did it.
    - I was very annoyed at the section where Link dresses up like a harem slave to sneak into an all-woman city. That kind of stuff doesn't belong in a family-friendly game, Nintendo.
    - The actual design of the Divine Beast dungeons was unimpressive. They're all basically just variations on "tilt it this way, now that way" over and over again.
    - Hyrule Castle itself was a huge disappointment. I guess it's tough if you actually WANT to spend tons of time poking around and dodging Guardians, but I just swam up the waterfall and climbed up to a window, whole thing took less than 10 minutes
    - Once you've beaten Ganon it sinks in that there's not much point in continuing to explore the world, since you're not going to find any bigger challenges and there's little point in trying to get even stronger (especially if that means farming the same stuff over and over again). All that's left is OCD collecting and box-checking.    … Expand
  10. mutante2
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    grandisimo juego, el mejor del año sin dudarlo, y eso que nos falta todo el año, esta joya es de esas que se quedan en el corazon para siempre. tanto sus mecanicas, graficos y estilo de juego.
  11. soulgem
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    I legit, cannot even complain about this game. The graphics, the story, the items, everything is flawless.
    The master sword makes a return and is a little challenging to get, but nothing to major, unless you have less than 13 hearts... anyway. Love the mechanics of climbing walls and cliffs, and on that note, finally a REAL jump feature! I could not imagine this game going anywhere    I legit, cannot even complain about this game. The graphics, the story, the items, everything is flawless.
    The master sword makes a return and is a little challenging to get, but nothing to major, unless you have less than 13 hearts... anyway. Love the mechanics of climbing walls and cliffs, and on that note, finally a REAL jump feature! I could not imagine this game going anywhere but up! (no pun intended)
    Also, keep your Wolf Link amiibo close, if you don't have one, it would be wise to get one. Because you can use this amiibo to get Wolf Link as an in-game companion. Extremely useful! And of course not necessary, but still a good thing to have. Also, horse taming, swimming, and gliding, all very fun. Just don't let your energy drain all the way. Of course, where is the fun without challenges. You need to complete shrines in order to improve your stats, like health or energy. That's about all you can do with that, but the challenges are all different. Some are puzzles, some platforming, and other tasks that require some sort of intelligence.
    I can't see anyone who can honestly rate this any lower than 8/10. It is just that good. Also, the dlc adds some cool stuff, but you are NOT forced to buy it. If you hate the idea of a Zelda game having dlc, just don't buy it.    … Expand
  12. Zant739
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    I had a blast playing this game. Perfect in every way. It has an outstanding story, gameplay and quests. It is a true masterpiece. The world is huge and densely filled with content.
  13. Stuvok
    Mar 13, 2017
    6
    Combat is OK but the puzzles are garbage. If you think picking up a rock and placing it in a circle, throwing a rock into a circle, or pushing a rock into a circle is exciting then go ahead you'll be doing that 200 times. There are a few good side quests and a few good surprises but most of what you find is endlessly repeated simple Korok puzzles that you need to do because of howCombat is OK but the puzzles are garbage. If you think picking up a rock and placing it in a circle, throwing a rock into a circle, or pushing a rock into a circle is exciting then go ahead you'll be doing that 200 times. There are a few good side quests and a few good surprises but most of what you find is endlessly repeated simple Korok puzzles that you need to do because of how annoying the equipment breaking system is. You need the extra slots because how fast weapons become useless and break. If you enjoy Dungeons you need not apply because this has the worst dungeons in the entire Zelda franchise. They are no more than simple puzzle rooms with almost no enemy's.... the one enemy they the boss are also the worst in the franchise. Bosses almost with every other monster are either going to kill you in 1 hit or if you spent a little time powering up they will be so weak you may not even need to block. Bad menu's that you constantly use, bad voice acting, bad writing, bad story, bad lip-sync in some scenes, bad side quests.... Very little of this game is up to modern standards. If you think cooking should be quick and easy to prepare before battle well that's not this game. Maybe in the Witcher you can instantly fill up everything you know the recipe for but in Zelda you need to spend 30 min crafting each individual meal waiting through the 10 second jingle to finish after every one. This annoyance continues through the whole game... you'll need to sit through 5 loading screens to finish each shrine and most of the time they aren't even worth it. Shines are generally just very simple puzzles with no visual difference and they pale in comparison to open world puzzles used to unlock shrines. Even worse are the shrines that are 5 loading screens just to enter an empty room with a chest. Things Zelda was good at are now broken! Even things like the lock on system is garbage. Its still worth playing but its not the masterpiece reviewers keep saying it is.… Expand
  14. Xunky
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    This is the game you have to play this year, the feeling of being in an epic adventure is top noch, amazing visuals, perfect sound and gorgeous soundtrack, this is what happens when one of the best videogame developers is locked up for 5 long years doing the best they know, the results are stunnig, Breath of the Wild is one of the best games I played in my life, its like The Phantom PainThis is the game you have to play this year, the feeling of being in an epic adventure is top noch, amazing visuals, perfect sound and gorgeous soundtrack, this is what happens when one of the best videogame developers is locked up for 5 long years doing the best they know, the results are stunnig, Breath of the Wild is one of the best games I played in my life, its like The Phantom Pain and Witcher 3 having a child with Nintendo polish. Outstanding.

    On the bad side of things, Nintendo changed so much the Zelda formula in this reboot that maybe some die-hard fans will not take it too well, luckily it is not my case and I could enjoy it VERY much.

    Dont let the trolls confuse you, this is a true masterpiece, the game of the generation so far, Nintendo are magicians delivering this with a WiiU, this is a punch on the table in the world of teraflops, they showed that power without control is useless and that with affection, effort, good taste and attention for detail you can
    Avoid the technical limitations imposed by the hardware creating one of the most beautiful games of all time.

    Yes, Nintendo has done it again and changed open worlds for the best, forever.    … Expand
  15. Vashu
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild can be summed up in one word. Phenomenal. Having over 50+ hours into the game, the fact that I have yet to finish even the story, but still feel overwhelmed with the amount of things side quests, and shrines I have yet to do makes this game all that more enjoyable. The graphics may not be 1080p or 4k, but the art style honestly is more fitting with howLegend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild can be summed up in one word. Phenomenal. Having over 50+ hours into the game, the fact that I have yet to finish even the story, but still feel overwhelmed with the amount of things side quests, and shrines I have yet to do makes this game all that more enjoyable. The graphics may not be 1080p or 4k, but the art style honestly is more fitting with how Legend of Zelda would be perceived in my eyes. The combat is great, and makes the game challenging, and not a cake walk. Some of the dungeons/ shrines really get's your mind active with how you may need to figure a puzzle out, and I can say that with 50+ hours and only having completed 44/100+ is crazy. While the open world, explore how you please aspect is probably one the most intuitive and well applied features I may have seen reminding me of games such as Grand theft auto, Elder scrolls series, and Assassin's creed games. Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has won Game of the Year for me at least.… Expand
  16. MetaDeb
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    This game is amazing. It's beautiful and It's so fun I just could not put it down. I love going around and exploring and doing the side quests. The gameplay changed things up from previous Zelda games and its great. The music is fantastic. It's just a great game. I love it And More Tunics
  17. Maxman1414
    Mar 13, 2017
    9
    After about 100 hours I have come to a conclusion about this game. I have finished the game and I have to say that compared to the other Zelda games it is quite fun. I absolutely adore the aesthetic of the game although I do prefer the handheld's graphics opposed to tv mode (though I'm not sure if it's my tv's fault or the Switch's) as for the music for the most part I liked although it isAfter about 100 hours I have come to a conclusion about this game. I have finished the game and I have to say that compared to the other Zelda games it is quite fun. I absolutely adore the aesthetic of the game although I do prefer the handheld's graphics opposed to tv mode (though I'm not sure if it's my tv's fault or the Switch's) as for the music for the most part I liked although it is different than Zelda's usual tunes that get stuck in your head for hours, this game's soundtrack is mostly forgettable. What I found most upsetting of the music was the fact that not all songs from the game are on the soundtrack that comes with the special and master edition of the game. The story of the game is not the best but certainly not the worst easily ranking in the top 3 storylines of all Zelda games. I believe that a really good story should be able to make me shed at least one tear and sadly enough this game wasn't able to. Lastly I come to the gameplay though out the 100 hours I believe I only experienced 3 pretty big lag spikes usually in areas where there were lots of trees (which may or may not have been on fire) and alot of wind like in Rito Village, one of the main areas of the game. To be perfectly honest though I don't really mind lag as long as the game doesn't drop to around 15 frames per second. The puzzles I normally found pretty easy but I was never really stumped in other Zelda games so it might just be me. The dungeons yes they only have four however other zelda's also had 4 like Majora's mask and that is probably one of my favorite games of all time, to add to that Breath of the Wild also has its 100+ shrines making up more than enough puzzle solving goodness lost by the lack of main dungeons. To further add to that there is also the 900+ Korok seeds to find and a handful of side quests. Also the amount of detail put into each character and enemy is astonishing. As many of you probably know villagers would react to different things like if you try to jump off a bridge people will try to convince you otherwise believing that you are attempting suicide. Different characters respond if your wearing different clothes (or lack of). Bokoblins yell in astonishment when they realize you took their weapon when you knock them out for a brief few seconds. As I said there are so many details within this game that makes it amazing. As for replayability the game doesn't work as well as I found it quite annoying that not all cutscenes are completely skippable and it is pretty hard to not do the same thing twice if you already know an answer that works. Also I wouldn't say there are trully multiple endings as the only difference from what I've played is a 30 second cutscene that doesn't add much. Though you can always try to make your own challenges like right now I'm trying to fully beat the game with 3 hearts and without wearing armor (outside points of which it is required). There should be alot more replayability once the DLC comes out with hero mode and the new dungeon/story.

    In conclusion Breath of the Wild is an amazing game with tons of gameplay easily allowing for 100+ hours. The sheer amount of details is astounding and easily makes up for the mediocre music and pretty decent storyline. Yes it has its flaws but that didn't stop me from loving it. Is it Fun? Yeah it is! if you can get your hands on this game I would totally recommend you try it although it may be hard considering Nintendo's incapability to keep any of its hardware in stock.    … Expand
  18. dburger10
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    Being a long time Zelda fan has given me a good sense of the "Zelda formula". When a new Zelda game comes out, I come to expect that there will be a forest, fire, and water temple and then there is a plot twist. With breath of the wild, I had to throw the formula I knew out the the window, this game changes everything. That being said this game still feels like Zelda with lots of puzzlesBeing a long time Zelda fan has given me a good sense of the "Zelda formula". When a new Zelda game comes out, I come to expect that there will be a forest, fire, and water temple and then there is a plot twist. With breath of the wild, I had to throw the formula I knew out the the window, this game changes everything. That being said this game still feels like Zelda with lots of puzzles and a challenging to master combat system. I could most compare this to "The legend of Zelda" for the NES. This game shows the real meaning of "Open World". You do not have to do things in a specific order, you can even go straight to the final boss of the game right when leave the "tutorial" area. This may be possible but is not wise as you are at a complete disadvantage. Different parts of the world have different effects on you, for example walking up the path to death mountain will punish you if you do not have the right supplies. The game teaches you to solve your puzzles by finding your own way to solve them. In my example, you may want to create an elixir through the games simple but intresting cooking system. You are not forced to follow a linear path and in the meantime you can explore in free roam. You can do whatever you want, when you want. This game houses a stunning world the is an achievement on its own. I found myself enjoying the world more than the story, not to say the story is not good but its not the reason to buy this game. This game is a reason to buy the Nintendo Switch if you can get your hands on one. If not then get it on WiiU, from what I have heard, nothing has changed from the Switch version in terms of story. This game may not be my favourite Zelda game in the series but it deserves the praise it gets. It shows the gaming industry that an amazing game does not need amazing graphics or a giant multiplayer fan base to great. Nintendo has done it again winning millions of fans over with this marvelous title and is an essential game to be in any gamer's library. Get this game!… Expand
  19. Cheeps
    Mar 13, 2017
    9
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild proves that Nintendo still knows their way around an open world adventure game. The graphics, while not quite as good as those on competing consoles, still hold up very well and look spectacular. The story is not as in-depth as some were hoping, however it does still fit in nicely with the Zelda package. My only real complaints about this game areThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild proves that Nintendo still knows their way around an open world adventure game. The graphics, while not quite as good as those on competing consoles, still hold up very well and look spectacular. The story is not as in-depth as some were hoping, however it does still fit in nicely with the Zelda package. My only real complaints about this game are the music and the fps. The music in past Zelda games has always been so vibrant and alive. In this game, there is a faint pitter of piano notes now and again, but no real soundtrack until a major event is unfolding. The fps also bothers me. In most cases it is fine, the game is nice and smooth, but in almost all villages there is a very noticeable drop. For these reasons, I'm giving this game a 9/10. The collectibles are plentiful, there are some very challenging dungeons and shrines, and the enemies are fun and interesting - but there are some minor issues.… Expand
  20. Delmale
    Mar 13, 2017
    3
    A lot of what needs to be said has already been said but wanted to reinforce some of the faults (mainly so that we don't see a game like this again in Zelda series).

    Pros: • Combat, for those that enjoy twitchy dodge and parry soulsborne mechanics (like me) you can basically dominate this game and it feels very rewarding. • Graphics are beautiful. Normally don't like this sort of art    A lot of what needs to be said has already been said but wanted to reinforce some of the faults (mainly so that we don't see a game like this again in Zelda series).

    Pros:
    • Combat, for those that enjoy twitchy dodge and parry soulsborne mechanics (like me) you can basically dominate this game and it feels very rewarding.
    • Graphics are beautiful. Normally don't like this sort of art style but its very suiting to the game.
    • Exploration. You can climb/traverse practically anything in the game. Perilous path on your way to that tower? Stock up on stam pots and climb the mountain up instead.

    Cons:
    • Story and characters feel very shallow. Main story characters are very underdeveloped which leaves you wanting for more. How can you expect players to like any of the characters when you give them only 10 lines.
    • Music is very underwhelming for a Zelda game
    • Waiting times are ridiculous. Upgrading a piece of armor? watch cutscene. Discover shrine? Cutscene. Cooking food? cutscene. Korok seed? Cutscene. Wouldn't be complaining except you have to do it so many times it gets obnoxious.
    • Everything just seem so repetitive. The 4 main dungeons are basically giant puzzles. The bosses are practically the same, shoot the eye, get in for damage, repeat with 1 or 2 minor new gimmicks. The champion stories are practically identical, there's an king and an underling, somehow related to the champions of old. It just seems lazy. Majority of side quests are your run of the mill "fetch my sister a baked apple" or help us kill these boars. Monsters are basically copy pasta with new skins.
    • Performance. Not that we didn't already expect this given the specs on both the Switch and Wii U. It's frequent enough to actually ruin immersion (straight up freezes at certain parts).    … Expand
  21. nateydunks
    Mar 13, 2017
    8
    The game has very good graphics.
    I spent days playing only this game, it has so many places to explore.
    I also like the game mechanics and controls, as well as weapons and spells.
    2 problems.
    1. weapons break to easily.
    2. Lots of unused space.
  22. longoman
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    Definitely my second favorite Zelda game in the series. It's been a while since I've played a game this fun. I don't know why people are acting like little kids with their fake reviews here. Just because the game got perfect scores from most gaming websites doesn't mean it's perfect. It means they loved it despite some of its flaws. The game is great, with some flaws. I'm definitelyDefinitely my second favorite Zelda game in the series. It's been a while since I've played a game this fun. I don't know why people are acting like little kids with their fake reviews here. Just because the game got perfect scores from most gaming websites doesn't mean it's perfect. It means they loved it despite some of its flaws. The game is great, with some flaws. I'm definitely enjoying this game more than Skyward Sword, not saying SS was a bad game. The art style is really stunning and the music is beautiful. The world is huge for a Zelda title, there is so much to explore. Haven't stopped playing the game yet, and that's a good sign..meaning the game is so much fun.… Expand
  23. noshigh
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    I bet the people that are giving this game a 0/10 are just salty fanboys from other consoles, like don't you guys better things to do instead of being jealous lol. This game is great, it's a nice change from the previous titles in the series. It's so hard to put the game down, because it's really fun and exploring the big world is quite intimidating. The graphics are really pretty,I bet the people that are giving this game a 0/10 are just salty fanboys from other consoles, like don't you guys better things to do instead of being jealous lol. This game is great, it's a nice change from the previous titles in the series. It's so hard to put the game down, because it's really fun and exploring the big world is quite intimidating. The graphics are really pretty, especially during the day. They really nailed the art style with this one, really happy with it. The game is quite challenging, harder than the previous titles. I'm not complaining about the game's difficulty, just admiring the changes they made. The game does have some flaws, but overall it's really amazing. It's definitely worth the full price.… Expand
  24. GalacticWorld
    Mar 13, 2017
    7
    Okay, all reviews here are either 10/10 or 0/10 so This game needs a FAIR review. The game is amazing, but not without its fault. Its graphics are good, it's mechanics and game design are pretty decent. It's a nice open world game, but it isn't perfect. I would prefer OoT or maybe even the original, although I did like WindWaker. I think the game is fun, but I think it needs a tad bit ofOkay, all reviews here are either 10/10 or 0/10 so This game needs a FAIR review. The game is amazing, but not without its fault. Its graphics are good, it's mechanics and game design are pretty decent. It's a nice open world game, but it isn't perfect. I would prefer OoT or maybe even the original, although I did like WindWaker. I think the game is fun, but I think it needs a tad bit of more tutorial. The fighting mechanics are nice, but not the best again. The story might need a slight bit more work, but I will wait for the expansions. The soundtrack is also another plus. In my opinion, the main points holding it back for me is the lack of a tutorial and the fighting mechanics. The world is massive, and if you are a die-hard fan, go get it. If you're a casual Zelda player, go get it. If you've never played, it's a nice entry to the series. If you don't like open world or adventure, I would not recommend. I think the story is nice, but once again, slightly lacking.… Expand
  25. nando_u
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    MASTERPIECE! OBRA DE ARTE em formato de jogo. Um jogo lapidado, pensado em todos os aspectos mecânicos e visuais, realmente é uma obra de arte jogável, você para pelos cenários para ficar admirando a luz dando vida aos gramados, arvores e cenários. Um mundo riquíssimo, lindamente projetado com o melhor que a tecnologia pode proporcionar. Um estilo visual agradável e orgânico, esse é oMASTERPIECE! OBRA DE ARTE em formato de jogo. Um jogo lapidado, pensado em todos os aspectos mecânicos e visuais, realmente é uma obra de arte jogável, você para pelos cenários para ficar admirando a luz dando vida aos gramados, arvores e cenários. Um mundo riquíssimo, lindamente projetado com o melhor que a tecnologia pode proporcionar. Um estilo visual agradável e orgânico, esse é o estilo da nintendo em seus jogos. Um jogo para ficar semanas e até meses para ser explorado, em cada detalhe. Uma experiência única! Obrigado Nintendo por fazer um jogo desses, valeu cada dia de espera!… Expand
  26. solarsaturn9
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    This game is an excellent nod to the original while still maintaining the wonder of Ocarina of Time. There are a few annoyances but the brilliance far outweighs weapon durability. The fact that reviewers are rating this game 0 just to drag the score down is ridiculous. This game is nowhere near deserving a 0.
  27. mrpopo123
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    This game is just...awesome. It's very different compared to the previous games in the series, but still has the main aspect which makes a Zelda title. The game is really pretty to look at, the art style is amazing. It's definitely not a perfect game, a 10/10 does not mean the game is perfect. It's an amazing game with some flaws. Game is really fun, I've been playing the game since theThis game is just...awesome. It's very different compared to the previous games in the series, but still has the main aspect which makes a Zelda title. The game is really pretty to look at, the art style is amazing. It's definitely not a perfect game, a 10/10 does not mean the game is perfect. It's an amazing game with some flaws. Game is really fun, I've been playing the game since the first day and I just can't stop playing it. The game feels endless, because there is so much to explore. Finding shrines, helping local folks out, ingredients for cooking, or looking for better weapons, etc. Nintendo is in the right direction with the Zelda series, and it will be hard for them to top this game, but I can't wait to see what they're going to do with the next game. Thanks Nintendo for this awesome game, and good luck with the next one.… Expand
  28. Antioch
    Mar 13, 2017
    7
    I, like many others bought the Switch solely for this game. I bought a console, for one game... and note that I'm predominantly a pc gamer. Not many games has that power over me but I have had a thing for Zelda games since childhood. So needless to say I had high expectations.
    This game delivers on alot those expectations but also comes with alot of dissapointment and some frustratingly    I, like many others bought the Switch solely for this game. I bought a console, for one game... and note that I'm predominantly a pc gamer. Not many games has that power over me but I have had a thing for Zelda games since childhood. So needless to say I had high expectations.
    This game delivers on alot those expectations but also comes with alot of dissapointment and some frustratingly annoying obstacles and imo mindblowingly stupid decisions that does not add but detracts from the gameplay and ultimately stops it from reaching a higher score.
    It's a beautiful world filled with alot of stuff to do but there are also alot of empty areas. You are completely free to explore it at your leasure. You can even run to Ganons castle and take him on right off the bat, of course your chances of success are very slim to none in doing so wich in a way forces you to play certain areas in order to get your character strong enough.
    There are shrines with puzzles around the world that can give you uppgrades and four big bosses to take on in what you could call dungeons, even though they are more like puzzle rooms with a boss at the end.
    The enemies arn't at all that waried and mostly comes in the form of the same enemies with a different color, but they behave in quirky funny ways reacting to what you do. They even goof around going about their business even when not engaging you.
    Normally most games borrow from Nintendo games but there are aspects in this game that you can clearly see they have borrowed from other games like the "Far cry towers" and some DS influences.
    Combat is generally fun although the difficulty in this game is just making enemies hit harder and be damage spoonges. It also borrows from survival games and the witcher where you can cook and make elixirs. The menu/item management for this task is a bit fiddly. In fact inventory and menu management overall are a bit fiddly and non intuitive.
    Motioncontrol is implemented but in a smart, good and creative way, it never felt like a chore.
    The bad comes in the form of frames tanking heavily alot. Maybe I'm more sensitive to this than others beeing a pc gamer, but when it happens during combat it has such a negative impact on gameplay, especially when the max is already a low 30fps.
    "Link" also has a ridiculous low level of stamina to start with. Stamina shows up as an ugly bloblike green circle above your character that drains when you sprint, swim, climb etc. And I kid you not a fat legless man can outrun "Link" and you need to spend atleast 4 upgrades on stamina to even get to the level that I think is the very least Link should have started with. And these upgrades comes at the cost of much needed health.
    Also when you climb Link slips ALOT if it rains (and it rains ALOT), most of your stamina is drained while getting nowhere... wich means if you're half way up the mountain and it rains you are utterly f*cked. A pointless frustrating gamemechanic that adds nothing, it doesn't really add challenge, it only adds frustration based on bad luck.
    Unlike some previous games you don't really get a specific special magical bow. You can find alot of bows but they are utterly useless because arrows have a dropchance akin to legendary drops in a Diablo game and are too expensive to buy.
    But one of the worst things they added to the game is weapondurability. I never really cared for weapondurability but they were okay and manageable in some games like the DS series. There resource managment and preparation was a huge part of the gameplay. Also the weapons lasted pretty long and could be repaired to their former glory.
    Weapons in BOTW are made cheaper than the cheapest chinese fake copies and rarely last you more than a few enemies. And each time a weapon breaks you have to pause mid combat and choose another weapon, if you don't have any you have to scroungefor defeated foes to pick up their sh*tty sticks to fight with.
    The few weapons that can be repaired are needed to be taken to certain npcs and they cost so much to repair they are never worth the resources to repair to just last a couple of enemies more.
    The only weapon I came across that breaks but can return to it's former glory is the master sword, but even that comes with alot of caveats.
    This constant breaking of weapons means you never look forward to looting new weapons and you are put off using the better ones because you want to "save them" for a special enemies, meaning you will be fighting mostly with crapweapons the entire game.
    This was to me a mindblowingly unnecessary sh*t gameplaymechanic that detracts so much from the game. Constant interuption of flow and combat with frustration as a result. Atleast if the durability and repaircosts were somewhat reasonable it'd be a bit better but as it is now... no it is a HUGE negative.
    But despite that, overall this is still a good game but it is not the masterpiece alot of people claim. I do recomend it to anyone having a wii u or switch    … Expand
  29. Ave117
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    Attention. This game may lead you into a bad addiction. I sunk Hours after Hours into it and can't stop. Nintendo outdid them selves with this one. I was getting tired by Zelda games after a rather disappointing Skywards Swords but this title didn't disappoint. Best Zelda since Majoras Mask.
  30. realgamefan
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    Masterpiece. Classic. Play It. That is really all that needs to be said about this excellent game. The graphics are beautiful and charming, the gameplay is fantastic and dynamic and the replayability is off the charts. :)
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  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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