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. AlexSuprem06
    Jul 17, 2019
    10
    This for sure is the best title on the Nintendo switch so far. Hyrule in this game is extremely beautiful and fun to explore. The story in this game is pretty interesting. And there’s great DLC for this game. I am super happy a sequel is coming on it’s way.
  2. alexbudke
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    This was the game that I have been waiting for since Ocarina of Time. I thought the open world and new gameplay mechanics brought the series into the next generational advancement of games.
  3. The_Patt
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    Just extremely good yyyyyyaayaayaayayayyayayayayayayyayayyayayya nice nice nice
  4. Leokun
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    The best game that I have ever played hands down. All of the physics are near flawless, the story is amazing and can only get better in the sequel. The DLC makes everything even better, little annoyances fixed by them. Link controls like a dream and there's clearly so much effort put into it.
  5. MrGraxyPlays
    Jul 23, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is wonderful, finished two times, never boring, it's always fun, exploring the map takes you 10 hours if you take a break for finishing shrines, stunning.
    But i'll rate this game 9, because of the finale, horrible, after all the work that i've done to max Link, find all the memories, and beat all the 4 "bosses", the game just makes you beat Ganon, and then nothing happens, the game puts a star in your save state, and stop, you still need to save the princess.    … Expand
  6. SuperSamas
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    El mejor videojuego de la historia. Este juego es un antes y un después en la industria del videojuego, es una clase magistral de cómo hacer un videojuego de mundo abierto, la libertad de este juego no tiene límites, te permite explorar cada rincón de Hyrule, las físicas del juego son de otro planeta, justamente es muy hueno
  7. patinete92
    Oct 9, 2019
    10
    The best Zelda ever. Amazing, I play +100 hours and I will play more.

    El mejor Zelda que he jugado jamás. Llevo más de 100 horas y quiero seguir jugando.
  8. SirPunk
    Sep 11, 2019
    10
    Easily one of the best games of all time. It's worth every penny. That's all I have to say.
  9. Baptix8
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Un jeu incroyable.
    Une conception artistique époustouflante, des jeux de lumières qui même 5 ans après sa sortie non pas pris une ride.
    Un gameplay au **** oignons avec un scénario en monde ouvert. On pourrait reproché le manue de diversité côté ennemis.
    Une expérience de jeu encore unique qui vaut le détour.
  10. CasualGamer5
    Jul 30, 2019
    10
    Wow, amazing experience! I cannot imagine any other game that puts such emphasize on exploration and rewards that way of playing the game in superb manner. Furthermore, you learn the game by just playing and interacting with the world or reading the tips on loading screens. No need for googling, unless you are bad at puzzle solving I guess. 10/10!
  11. lauitucomp
    Aug 4, 2019
    8
    This is one of the best "open world" games I've ever played. The side missions are either, not to complex or repetitive or play into the main story (so they don't feel like an add on). You get so immersed into the game and everything you can do, spending hours not even advancing the main storyline. However, it's not the best Zelda game I've ever played. The change from dungeons to shrinesThis is one of the best "open world" games I've ever played. The side missions are either, not to complex or repetitive or play into the main story (so they don't feel like an add on). You get so immersed into the game and everything you can do, spending hours not even advancing the main storyline. However, it's not the best Zelda game I've ever played. The change from dungeons to shrines was a little sad for me. Every time I play Zelda I'm looking forward to playing the dungeons, doing the puzzles and getting to the bosses, something that this gane lacks. I love the game, but it just doesn't quite have the Zelda feel I know and love.… Expand
  12. theplacetobe
    Aug 6, 2019
    9
    It's graphically stunning in it's own way. This is a game that can hook up even my younger son, and he can't read yet. So I had fun helping him get through, but mind this, only encounters with puzzles and reading. Rest of the game he was able to navigate on his own. It was incredible.
  13. Gamer649
    Aug 8, 2019
    10
    Botw is the best game I have ever played you can play it for hours and not a single moment feels boring
  14. GreenMenace
    Oct 27, 2019
    8
    This game is a masterpiece. This is a game that I will compare all open world genres to. That's why I say that. The attention to detail is incredible. I compared the way I solved the various puzzles with a friend and the two of us solved most of the puzzles differently. That's just plain awesome. It's like the player themselves are interacting with the game. Few people will actuallyThis game is a masterpiece. This is a game that I will compare all open world genres to. That's why I say that. The attention to detail is incredible. I compared the way I solved the various puzzles with a friend and the two of us solved most of the puzzles differently. That's just plain awesome. It's like the player themselves are interacting with the game. Few people will actually play the game the same way. I was skeptical about the idea of being able to solve a puzzle in several different ways (mostly because I thought it would make the game too easy), but this game pulled it off. I'm excited for BOTW 2 and I hope it improves upon BOTW.

    Pros
    This is the prettiest game on the switch
    This is a huge world. Very few people have explored everything inside of the game.
    BOTW departs from the tedious parts of the Zelda formula and lets the player go at their own pace.
    The attention to detail is great. You can interact with objects, terrain, and enemies in a lot of different ways.

    Cons
    It's possible to skip pretty much the entire storyline if you don't know better.
    While the characters are likeable enough, they don't contribute much.
    The soundtrack.
    You have to teach yourself just about everything. A little more direction would have been nice imo.
    The enemies and items were great, but I would have liked more variety.
    BOTW lacks replay value, but this is somewhat compensated by the fact that each save file can last hundreds of hours.

    Link doesn't really "scale" in this game. The game only becomes more forgiving of his mistakes as he progresses. There are certain aspects of combat you need to learn to be successful. Otherwise, you will get destroyed by the enemies. For me, this was the most difficult combat in a Zelda game, and it was difficult in not a fun way. I was annoyed that enemies that were clearly supposed to be weak were able to two shot Link until I learned about certain aspects of the game. Additionally, this isn't the sort of game you want to start a new game after beating it. I don't want to run on foot again across the world. The dungeons were cool, but the bosses were only okay. The fun part of the experience lies within the exploration of the world. The soundtrack puts me to sleep. It isn't bad, but It's very bland (aside from Kass's theme). I could turn the music off and have the same experience. There needs to be more variety of music in the game. The main theme for BOTW is great, but I didn't encounter it until the end credits.

    All in all, this game was far from my favorite Zelda game, but I can appreciate it for what it does well. I hope BOTW 2 takes note of what fans are saying and make the necessary changes to make the game more fun than it already is. I think it's a must have on the switch because of what it does well. It's fun to approach an enemy camp, decide how to ambush it, and enact your plan. It's fun to collect items as you explore or as you loot your enemies. It's fun once you figure out what you're doing, and you start getting more creative.

    This was a great game and it was well worth my time and money. I would recommend it.    … Expand
  15. Carlosvg52
    Aug 11, 2019
    10
    Nunca antes había jugado a un The Legend of Zelda hasta que llegó Breath of the Wild. Me quedé sorprendido; es un juegazo.
  16. PaulBokblin
    Aug 11, 2019
    10
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  17. Rausuro
    Aug 14, 2019
    10
    Much more complex than the previous ones, but still the best. Really love the game.
  18. Welkinz
    Aug 14, 2019
    10
    Absolutely wonderful game. It gave me such an unforgettable experience. This is a game you must play on Switch.
  19. LifeWontlie
    Dec 17, 2020
    7
    Great game but taken back by the end after you beat Ganon the game just puts you back to your last save so anything you do and any weapons you create will mean nothing as there is no ultimate goal anymore however the story and cutscenes are amazing so if you don’t mind being put back to your last save as if it were a game over then defo get it
  20. Zionn
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    This is the best game in my entire life that I have ever played. This is the new paradime of open world game.You can do almost everything you want in this game. Also, I reccomand you to buy dlc before you play:)
  21. Shinieder65
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    O melhor produto de 2017 se mostrou o melhor produto da década,inovador e provavelmente o jogo mais influente dos últimos anos mesmo em um curto período de tempo,é impecável em todos os aspectos .
  22. Fubbal
    Aug 19, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all this is the best Zelda game I have played in years .It takes open world exploration and survival and blends them with the zelda formula for an awesome experience.

    My only complaints are number 1 a confusing interface that will take you time to get used to.Like cooking for instance , why is it not an option when by a fire? You have to go into the menu and then select up to 5 ingredients and then throw them into a pan. Which makes sense but it should explain it all better.Then theres the weapons breaking which is ok its just that its rare for one to last more than a battle or two.Then theres is random non sense like getting killed by lightning ? Im all for a higher difficulty its just sometimes some of the deaths feel extremely cheap and unbalanced.

    I think they are on the right track and i am honestly looking forward to a sequel.

    It is good and one of the best switch games , i just have to subtract a few points because like i said it is just a few things that could be touched up.    … Expand
  23. Jeljek
    Aug 20, 2019
    10
    There isn't a better game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!........................................................................
  24. Storydrivengame
    Aug 21, 2019
    10
    When I first got my nintendo switch and breath of the wild, I didn't know what to expect. I was new to the Zelda series and didn't know if the land of hyrule could immerse me like other worlds. I didn't know if I would be captivated by Link. I didn't know if I would enjoy the gameplay. All I knew was that the game looked breathtaking and ambitious; and with an exciting and revolutionaryWhen I first got my nintendo switch and breath of the wild, I didn't know what to expect. I was new to the Zelda series and didn't know if the land of hyrule could immerse me like other worlds. I didn't know if I would be captivated by Link. I didn't know if I would enjoy the gameplay. All I knew was that the game looked breathtaking and ambitious; and with an exciting and revolutionary console, I was eager to give it a try.
    Needless to say, all of my fears were swept to the wayside just a few hours in. The world, soundtrack, gameplay, everything. I couldn't stop playing and quickly found myself addicted.
    I was taking hundreds of screenshots; I was exploring every inch of the world; I was doing it all with a smile on my face.
    Nintendo crafted a gem, and every detail was well thought out. You see in the little details that Nintendo cared about this game, they cared about the world and characters, and most importantly; they cared about us, the players. A perfect masterpiece    … Expand
  25. Mahmus
    Oct 19, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece of open-world adventure games with a stunning colorful art style and excellent world-building that makes the player really feel the weight of the environment.
  26. Gunners91
    Aug 22, 2019
    10
    It’s breath taking and it’s a lesson to all developers to learn how to build an open world game live interesting and enjoyable .
  27. Wcollins270
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    Here’s my review of every element that makes the game Exploration: it’s exploration is top notch, you could get lost in the world for hours. The NPC’s are interesting, and charismatic, and the side quests are also nice Bosses: the game gives you so many ways to defeat bosses, once your weapon breaks, you find a new way, and another one. There’s so many options to choose from.

    Combat: I    Here’s my review of every element that makes the game Exploration: it’s exploration is top notch, you could get lost in the world for hours. The NPC’s are interesting, and charismatic, and the side quests are also nice Bosses: the game gives you so many ways to defeat bosses, once your weapon breaks, you find a new way, and another one. There’s so many options to choose from.

    Combat: I really enjoy the combat since there’s so many ways to improve, every time you fight a new boss you just get better, and better. Music: the music is very nice and calming, it really fits with the whole atmosphere of the game Story: it gives you a sense of progression, and freedom. You could do whatever you want, however you wanna do it. Overall: I could see myself enjoying this game for years, with so many side quests, interesting characters, new swords, and armor to find. I could never see myself getting bored of this game . I’ll give it a 11/10    … Expand
  28. Gelis07
    Aug 23, 2019
    10
    This game is very cool!!! If you buy a Nintendo switch or WiiU buy this game too!!
  29. Crisvelas1
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Es el mejor juego de la historia su ambientacion sus personajes sus historia sus jefes es obvio que este es el juego de la historia
  30. Camis
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    Pois é gente Zelda é Zelda, não tem como competir, sempre com visuais e jogabilidade impecáveis, além de proporcionar uma imersão gigantesca no mundo que eles criam.
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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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