The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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  1. Ronin427
    Jan 22, 2019
    10
    The best game of my life. Excellent physics and gameplay. You can go slowly for months and have fun.
  2. Dnslx
    Jan 7, 2019
    10
    There is not much to say about this masterpiece... start the game and enjoy :-)
  3. To_Be_Released
    Jun 15, 2020
    10
    Breath of the wild is a masterpiece, a game for both new Zelda fans and old ones!

    Breath of the wild is a Zelda game with a twist, it is extremely open and is like Minecraft in it's sandbox elements. Breath of the wild let's you play the game any way you want, after beating the tutorial you can go straight to the final boss or you could play the side content first, or just mess around for    Breath of the wild is a masterpiece, a game for both new Zelda fans and old ones!

    Breath of the wild is a Zelda game with a twist, it is extremely open and is like Minecraft in it's sandbox elements. Breath of the wild let's you play the game any way you want, after beating the tutorial you can go straight to the final boss or you could play the side content first, or just mess around for awhile. Breath of the wild allows you to do whatever you want and the feeling of exploring the beautiful world for the first time is magical and the game also looks amazing! This is a must play and one of the best games ever made!    … Expand
  4. Matthewgaming21
    Jun 16, 2020
    9
    Graphics are amazing on switch (sorry Wii-U players) a few lag spikes here and there but the game is very good.
  5. wescrigg48
    Apr 22, 2019
    10
    if you own a switch or wiiu but not this, WHAT THE **** IS WRONG WITH YOU ok, now that i have that out of the way just buy it 100% worth the money. the dlc too
  6. cjtheone
    Jan 7, 2019
    10
    this game is the best game that i can have with all the shrines and stuff i know tht i will be able to do well in school because of all the puzzles required if you want to do well in this game
  7. CITHAnimelover
    Jan 9, 2019
    10
    The legend of Zelda breath of the wild is taking the previous Zelda games formula and throwing it out the window the visuals are in a beautiful art style the open world is fun to traverse theirs always something to do combat encounters can be tackled in an infinite number of ways secrets all around that reward you for your exploration the opening plateau is varied and perfect for aThe legend of Zelda breath of the wild is taking the previous Zelda games formula and throwing it out the window the visuals are in a beautiful art style the open world is fun to traverse theirs always something to do combat encounters can be tackled in an infinite number of ways secrets all around that reward you for your exploration the opening plateau is varied and perfect for a tutorial 4 shrines a boss and it shows you the temperature system and once you leave the area you are rewarded with freedom you can go anywhere even straight to the final boss but it's not recommended instead it's best you get weapons get more shrine orbs and free the divine beast from calamity ganon for the first time their are voice actors in a Zelda game but not all the time instead they are reserved for emotional cut scenes my complaint with this is now that their is voice acting it's time to fully go in and voice act for everything and it's about time to give Link a voice the mechanics of the game are fun you get runes for your slate remote bombs stasis cryosis and magnesis the stasis is my favorite you can bend the game and launch your self Iv'e hadn't had more fun just toying with the games mechanics since ever another complaint I have is the weapon durability system but once I got the master sword and beat the trial of the sword i never used any other weapon but those are all minor issues when compared the the grand scheme of things this is one of the best games ever made and it was worth the wait… Expand
  8. ExeExoticz
    Jan 9, 2019
    10
    Even though this game came out almost two whole years ago, I still think this game is awesome. The open world map is huge with so many things to do, Nintendo perfected the open world in this game and all the ways to travel you have, the puzzles are balanced with easy ones for the beginning stage in the "Great Plateau" and harder ones towards the end of the game. The Story is great and theEven though this game came out almost two whole years ago, I still think this game is awesome. The open world map is huge with so many things to do, Nintendo perfected the open world in this game and all the ways to travel you have, the puzzles are balanced with easy ones for the beginning stage in the "Great Plateau" and harder ones towards the end of the game. The Story is great and the combat is smooth, this game deserved to be game of the year and it was indeed game of the year, while I think this for other games too like Super Mario Odyssey and a certain game that starts with P and ends with 5, Breath of the Wild is great and I recommend it.… Expand
  9. TheSora4K
    Oct 22, 2021
    6
    El mundo del juego está prácticamente sin vida, este título está sobrevalorado y es un insulto con un escupitajo en los zapatos de los anteriores.

    La fórmula ha cambiado y no le ha sentado bien, no compraré más juegos de Zelda hasta que vuelvan al estilo de los anteriores.
  10. Toddynha
    Jan 14, 2019
    10
    wonderfully perfect in all points, the only note that a game like this is 10!
  11. MurphyBrandon
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    The best part of Breath of the Wild is that the game mechanics allow the player to be creative in their own unique ways. Solving puzzles and defeating enemies can be done with unconventional methods. It opens up so many possibilities. This game is the complete opposite of staleness.
  12. Alchemango
    Jun 20, 2019
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is certainly a game that can be played.
  13. KratosKong
    Jan 18, 2019
    10
    Este videojuego nos brinda de golpe y porrazo nada mas comenzar un grandisimo mundo abierto a nuestra disposición para hacer lo que queramos dentro de las propias posibilidades del juego. La sensación de aventura esta presente en todo momento.
  14. Coldhandsyo
    Jan 22, 2019
    10
    Fantastic game. I tend to find games like this overhyped but it was amazing.
  15. Alwarr
    Apr 19, 2021
    7
    Breath of the Wild has a great open world and good physics. Difficulty, combat, progression and level/enemy design were flawed and, in the end, made it not a very good (Zelda) game in my opinion. This is a disappointment, as I am a huge fan of the Zelda series.
  16. lalapetizoo
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    One of if not the best games on the Switch. There is just so much to do in this game, wandering around in the world of Hyrule is truly a pleasure.
  17. cvg
    Jan 30, 2019
    8
    Very good game with some lacking mechanisms including weapon weariness. Story lacking a bit when compared to the very top RPG tier. Still, I highly recommend this game for game play alone.
  18. rocco30
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Best game ever made in history. This game will change your life, and how you look at video games forever.
  19. OlexeyHmelove
    Oct 7, 2019
    10
    that game are cool,that dungeon are beautifuls,I have nothing to say except to10 from 10
  20. ReviewerT
    Mar 15, 2019
    10
    A game that just about every gamer should have on their shelf. Very few flaws and the ones that do exist aren't really that bad.

    The game has an insanely huge world with many things to do. It's a bit daunting at first but it's packed with more content than you may think, so it is surprisingly not really repetitive. The concept of shrines is a great addition. It's unlike the other    A game that just about every gamer should have on their shelf. Very few flaws and the ones that do exist aren't really that bad.

    The game has an insanely huge world with many things to do. It's a bit daunting at first but it's packed with more content than you may think, so it is surprisingly not really repetitive.

    The concept of shrines is a great addition. It's unlike the other games in the sense that if you find a shrine you don't like then you don't have to beat it. That alone gives you even more freedom than the game already offers.

    The game is good in terms of difficulty. It's on the harder side according to me and a lot of others who have played this game, but it's definitely not enough to make it so that inexperienced players straight up cannot pick up the game. I mean maybe a young child couldn't but any capable kid above 10 probably should.

    The soundtrack is nice although it doesn't have any masterpiece songs in it, which is one of the few things about it you can actually complain about correctly.

    Otherwise, a masterpiece that everybody should have. #1 Switch Game of All Time (as of writing this) in my opinion and I don't know if another title will come close in a while.    … Expand
  21. MalwareTheDestr
    Feb 10, 2019
    10
    This is the first Legend of zelda game i've ever played and it doesn't dissapoint. Moving around the map feels flawless with your paraglider or just teleporting if you can. My favorite part is the open world abilities to be able to think outside the box to take out enemies. The runes grant you physics powers and nothing has felt more satisfying than crushing lizalfos with a bookshelf. TheThis is the first Legend of zelda game i've ever played and it doesn't dissapoint. Moving around the map feels flawless with your paraglider or just teleporting if you can. My favorite part is the open world abilities to be able to think outside the box to take out enemies. The runes grant you physics powers and nothing has felt more satisfying than crushing lizalfos with a bookshelf. The cutscenes are phenomenal and have never felt lacking. The DLC makes it even better with special items that even a casual gamer could recognize. But the Champions Ballad is the star of the show adding even more cutscenes, shrines, and bosses. If you are thinking of getting a Nintendo Switch get this game. This is my favorite game of all time and no doubt game of the year. Make zelda proud and take down Calamity Ganon.… Expand
  22. RGScompany
    Feb 10, 2019
    8
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a pleasurable experience. It provides many hours of immersive fun and a sense of discovery that is hard to find in other games. It returns the series to its roots of discovery and exploration.
    The main goal the developers kept in mind during development was to give the player a sense of childlike wonder and discovery. Eiji Aonuma, the head    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a pleasurable experience. It provides many hours of immersive fun and a sense of discovery that is hard to find in other games. It returns the series to its roots of discovery and exploration.
    The main goal the developers kept in mind during development was to give the player a sense of childlike wonder and discovery. Eiji Aonuma, the head director, wanted players to explore and discover the world at their own pace and play it how they want to. This game appeals to everyone because of the game’s goal, which was kept in mind throughout its development. The only alienating aspect of this design is that the beginning is tough relative to the rest of the game. There is a noticeable learning curve at first, and the game doesn’t do too much to help you through it. As a result, this game can alienate people that aren’t used to playing video games, but the learning curve isn’t so unfair that it pushes players away from the game.
    Open-world games launch with bugs; these bugs can either break the game or have no effect at all. Breath of the Wild is an objectively well-made game because the bugs that exist don’t prevent any mechanics from functioning. The mechanics work as intended and can be pushed to extremes. The environment has little to no visual bugs and keeps you immersed. The menus aren’t hard to navigate, and the user interface isn’t intrusive. The only major issue is that the game will occasionally drop below thirty frames-per-second in certain areas.
    The game is so massive, and the mechanics have so much depth, that it’d be hard to find someone that doesn’t enjoy at least one aspect of it. This game gives a sense of freedom that not many games are able to match. The physics engine alone gives a lot more depth and variety to the game-play than one would think; it allows for creativity when handling any situation. This makes it intellectually stimulating to do simple tasks, such as traversing the world. And the game provides all the physics tools in the beginning for use throughout the entire game.
    The game has quests and one hundred twenty physics-based puzzles scattered throughout the world, but the game shines best when you are immersed in its exploration and discovery. The content is the reward for exploring the world. It strikes a great balance between exploration and content because of this.
    The game isn’t perfect though. The story is generic and leaves much to be desired, and much of its content is shallow. Despite these negatives though, the foundation of the game is so well-made, that it is still fun. When I go back to replay this game, I don’t play it for the story or the quests, I play it for the world and its mechanics. This game succeeds in its goal to give everyone that sense of discovery that the series was originally founded upon.    … Expand
  23. Epic-jakeyo
    Jan 21, 2021
    6
    As a long time Zelda fan all I can say is if you enjoy frustration then this is the game for you. The game fights against you at all times and takes the fun out of everything you do. New Weapon? Yeah that will break in ten hits. New area to explore? Yeah, die. Here's an enemy to one hit you because you have no way of judging it's power. Climbing a mountain ? Here's some rain, enjoyAs a long time Zelda fan all I can say is if you enjoy frustration then this is the game for you. The game fights against you at all times and takes the fun out of everything you do. New Weapon? Yeah that will break in ten hits. New area to explore? Yeah, die. Here's an enemy to one hit you because you have no way of judging it's power. Climbing a mountain ? Here's some rain, enjoy slipping and falling to your death but if not here's some lightning to finish you off. Want to heal? Cook some meals one at a time! hot area? Cook some meals one at a time! Cold area? Cook some meals one at a time! Nintendo can release whatever they want and it's an instant 10/10, doesn't that seem strange to you ? I can guarantee if this was on Playstation it wouldn't be higher than a seven. Don't believe the hype.… Expand
  24. HugeyBear
    Jun 21, 2019
    9
    The game looks gorgeous. The sounds are amazing and nostalgic, the sound when something opens or you unlock a way point through puzzle solving is highly satisfying and nostalgic. I’m not massively far into the game but I do find the climbing a bit of an issue. There are a lot of mountains and scaling them or finding a route around has put me off and made me dock the switch to try againThe game looks gorgeous. The sounds are amazing and nostalgic, the sound when something opens or you unlock a way point through puzzle solving is highly satisfying and nostalgic. I’m not massively far into the game but I do find the climbing a bit of an issue. There are a lot of mountains and scaling them or finding a route around has put me off and made me dock the switch to try again later. I think that it’s greatest strength is it’s ability to let you get on with things and discover the game. This can also be its greatest weakness at times as you can be unsure of what to do or where to go and then feel a little underwhelmed.

    So, I think it deserves a 9. I think it is a really good And think as I get more invested in it, it will only get better.    … Expand
  25. Laught468
    Feb 18, 2019
    10
    Nunca he tenido una experiencia jugando tan magnifica como esta, sin duda se ha convertido en mi videojuego preferido, la inmersión es magnifica, la dificultad esta bastante bien, la exploración te satisface y atrapa por cada rincón. Quizás le echaría en falta un poco mas de historia, pero al no ser ese su objetivo y es algo mas que nada personal, no puedo bajar la nota por ello (En miNunca he tenido una experiencia jugando tan magnifica como esta, sin duda se ha convertido en mi videojuego preferido, la inmersión es magnifica, la dificultad esta bastante bien, la exploración te satisface y atrapa por cada rincón. Quizás le echaría en falta un poco mas de historia, pero al no ser ese su objetivo y es algo mas que nada personal, no puedo bajar la nota por ello (En mi opinión) Un magnifico juego que me hace simplemente querer mas y mas.… Expand
  26. viejillo
    Feb 20, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hermoso juego, aunque Ganon fue algo decepcionante, pero ame a los centaleones.… Expand
  27. swerzylicious
    Jan 11, 2022
    10
    Если я поставлю «9», то обману сам себя. Если это не игра на десятку, то какая тогда игра вообще заслуживает такую оценку?
  28. EpicDrewSon
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    I would say close to the perfect game. Very well rounded, immersive soundtrack, impressively runs well on the Wii U. What else could you want from a game
  29. Keizert
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    Truly one of the most masterfully crafted video games to date, there's very little to criticize about this game. Will go down as not only a benchmark for the open-world sandbox genre, but adventure games in general.
  30. smarf
    Feb 24, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece! Highly recommend the dlc! I didn't expect Link on a dirt bike to be so fun!
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Universal acclaim - based on 109 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  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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