The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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  1. Pikappa93
    Nov 14, 2019
    9
    I played remakes of Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask for 3DS and I loved them. But it's Breath of the Wild that made me a true Zelda fan. It was my first Switch game and while the open world nature of the game was a bit overwhelming at first, I literally dived in the experience once I took the grasp of it. And it was worth it. The content of the game is massive and the quality was topI played remakes of Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask for 3DS and I loved them. But it's Breath of the Wild that made me a true Zelda fan. It was my first Switch game and while the open world nature of the game was a bit overwhelming at first, I literally dived in the experience once I took the grasp of it. And it was worth it. The content of the game is massive and the quality was top notch. Definitely a must buy for all Switch owners.… Expand
  2. BrownKnight
    Nov 15, 2019
    9
    Charming, wild, revolutionary. It implements many details and aspects. The only downside is that it feels too big. I'm usually down with lots of content, but in this case it seemed it wants to be too much just for a wow effect, but it's still a great game.
  3. Oboeteiru0
    May 11, 2023
    9
    Este juego ha sido uno de los escasísimos juegos capaces de desbancar a OoT de mejor experiencia de la historia, de haber contado con conceptos clásicos de la saga como mazmorras o música memorable. La sensación de aventura es total, con infinidad de situaciones y retos, como ningún otro juego ha logrado.
  4. BoRN_2B_FreE
    Nov 15, 2019
    9
    Скептически относился к данной игре, но решил купить консоль только из-за нее. Игра затягивает
  5. LordHenchHector
    Nov 15, 2019
    9
    Soo soo great !
    A must play game for anyone with a switch, looks a bit pricy but it should be twice whatever you pay! Hundreds of hours of fun to be had !
  6. ygthomas
    Nov 16, 2019
    9
    One of the best games on the Nintendo Switch, but there is not much reason to go back to after defeating Ganon.
  7. morgoth834
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    The simple feature of allowing the player to climb nearly anything really elevates this game above nearly every other open world game. The exploration is phenomenal. Unfortunately, it is held back slightly by lackluster dungeons, bosses, and items. Weapon durability also sucks.
  8. watchm824
    Mar 29, 2021
    9
    I have heard many times that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a great game. And now, finally, I had the opportunity to play it.
    What are your impressions? Yes, Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is really a very good game. Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the ultimate adventure and exploration experience. Great atmosphere.
    But the plot is very weak and not interesting.    I have heard many times that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a great game. And now, finally, I had the opportunity to play it.
    What are your impressions? Yes, Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is really a very good game. Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the ultimate adventure and exploration experience. Great atmosphere.
    But the plot is very weak and not interesting. The 4 main quests about the Monsters are exactly the same.
    If the game had a more interesting plot and a variety of quests - I would call it a masterpiece. And so, just a very good game.    … Expand
  9. AlSteiger
    Oct 7, 2022
    9
    My first Nintendo game. A lot of emotions.

    The graphics, although simple, are pleasant and do not cause a feeling of some kind of unreality of what is happening, or "toylike". Although the combat mechanics themselves are quite limited, everything is compensated by the physics of the world, opening up huge opportunities for the player, both in combat and in the usual study of the world.    My first Nintendo game. A lot of emotions.

    The graphics, although simple, are pleasant and do not cause a feeling of some kind of unreality of what is happening, or "toylike". Although the combat mechanics themselves are quite limited, everything is compensated by the physics of the world, opening up huge opportunities for the player, both in combat and in the usual study of the world.

    The story is amazing, but the main story is only a small part of what the game provides. Secondary tasks, which are quite well hidden around the world, quite form an independent storyline that tells about the problems of ordinary people in this world.

    Lots of micro-mechanics, cooking, upgrading or creating items, the need to change equipment depending on the zone or your personal goal.

    A huge number of events in the world that occur both randomly and when a certain event or time of day is reached. Worldbosses that present a separate challenge for the player, and which you want to go through again and again trying different features of the game.

    You can spend a lot of time in this game, and it is unlikely that you will be able to get bored, because even after 200 hours it will have something to surprise you with.

    The only thing that I personally would like to add to this game is a cooperative opportunity when exploring the world. It is so huge that sometimes you want to visit it with someone.    … Expand
  10. NellTull
    Nov 25, 2019
    9
    Amazing game! Continues to hold up even to multiply replays. The expansions to this are verry verry bad and 2 years later i still regret buying them.
  11. GamzeeMakara
    May 27, 2021
    9
    There's too much good to say about this game. If it seems like something you might like, you'll like it.
  12. Piotrkox
    Dec 7, 2019
    9
    This game is really amazing! I'm playing this game from monday and this game is really splendid!
  13. meowthink
    Dec 11, 2019
    9
    this game could be perfect but it could be much perfect but there are many problems but the biggest dungeon system should come back urgently
  14. AYoshiGuy
    Sep 4, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a beauty.

    But the bad things is waiting. Need to climb a mountain or need to use a torch that it on fire but it is raining and there isn't a place with a roof nearby? Need to use Revali's Gale because it is raining and want to go somewhere but it has to recharge?

    And, Your weapon has broken and you don't have anything to fight with?

    But other than that, it's great.    … Expand
  15. Gumba
    Dec 18, 2019
    9
    This game is definitely in my top 10 for games. I have to give this a 9 just because of the fact that you can't keep playing after defeating Ganon.
  16. Rick-Cast
    Dec 7, 2020
    9
    I have not played Nintendo games since I was a child...but I remember Majora's Mask being my top favourite one. This is the first time playing one in years and I am so loving Breath of the Wild.
    One of the most charming and immersive games, this may be the first time I ever gave a game perfect score. The amount of freedom with such little guide to let you explore and experiment in the    I have not played Nintendo games since I was a child...but I remember Majora's Mask being my top favourite one. This is the first time playing one in years and I am so loving Breath of the Wild.
    One of the most charming and immersive games, this may be the first time I ever gave a game perfect score. The amount of freedom with such little guide to let you explore and experiment in the world of Hyrule may be one of the biggest highlights in this game, you are able to do whatever you want whenever you want. I find so much fun to using the world environment to my advantage to fight enemies and preserve my equipment like shooting a hornets nest near them. The story is very simple but the mystery of what happened 100 years ago is what makes it very interesting.
    The combat is surprisingly complexed; like how u have total freedom to do whatever you want, there are various way to damage an enemy with a variety of weapons that have their own distinctive advantages and disadvantages.
    The music and graphic are great, no words are needed however what I love more is that the game doesn't hold your hand and treating you like as if you don't what to do like in many Sony and Microsoft games. You are completely on your own in this game and that makes it feel more rewarding to learn new tricks and news skill all by yourself.
    Simply breathtaking and stunning masterpiece created by Nintendo, already at my 50 hour and I have not gotten bored yet. Breath of the Wild is a must have game.    … Expand
  17. Eprom
    Mar 26, 2020
    9
    The ratings are completly justified! This IS one of the best video games ever! Nintendo does MANY things right. From the plot, to the music to the game mechanics. THIS is how modern video games should be. Buy it, even if you are not a fan of the series!
  18. MikeNikes
    Dec 28, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My number 1 hiccup with a 10 star review is your house. 3 weapon/bow/shield slots? No more and nothing else?! Extremely ridiculous. I was hoping the expansion would extend this inventory but unfortunately not. I feel the game is just difficult enough. What I would change is the durability of just about everything, but more importantly the weapons. Numerous times I've used multiple weapons to get a weapon out of a chest or off an enemy and no matter what it wasn't worth it because the weapon breaks on one silver/gold enemy.… Expand
  19. Crevvy
    Dec 29, 2019
    9
    I loved most of this game, it is one of my favorites of all time, the gameplay is incredible, the world is one of the, if not the best worlds in gaming history, it really was worth the 6 year wait, but, there is a few cons I have to point out, I will also make a list of pros.

    Pros: Amazing gameplay, amazing world, great combat, fun to mess around in, cool physics engine, and a    I loved most of this game, it is one of my favorites of all time, the gameplay is incredible, the world is one of the, if not the best worlds in gaming history, it really was worth the 6 year wait, but, there is a few cons I have to point out, I will also make a list of pros.

    Pros: Amazing gameplay, amazing world, great combat, fun to mess around in, cool physics engine, and a surprisingly interactive world.

    Cons: There is few cons I can say about this game, some of them are pretty major though. 1: The dungeons/divine beasts: These are terrible puzzle areas when it comes to this franchise, but I do get their main goal was making the world as interactive as possible, this also includes the bosses, they are way too easy and are a copy and paste with very minor changes. Flaw number 2: you can't change the controls: this flaw is pretty minor as the controls the game has are pretty good, but there is some changes I would do to the controls, nowadays, most single-player and multiplayer games have this feature, so it's disappointing this game didn't include it. Flaw number 3: the enemy variety: Don't get me wrong, I love this games combat, but the thing is it didn't vary much because of the lackluster enemy variety, this is also an issue as many of the enemies are a total pushover, such as ChuChus, keese, and the little stone guys (not talus, those are fun to fight). I do love fighting lynels, but it gets repetitive after a while.

    Overall, and conclusion:

    This game is one of the best games nintendo has published, and that's quite a surprise as they've published many hits. It deserved game of the year in 2017, and is a must buy if you have a switch.    … Expand
  20. Jolokolo
    Dec 29, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really liked the game.
    The game runs at a decently smooth 30fps with almost no frame drops.

    The game look really good in my opinion and I really liked the art style of the game

    The world is so lsrge and full of stuff to do, from shrines to finding koroks and visiting towns and villages.    … Expand
  21. mattzideaz
    Jan 1, 2020
    9
    Breath of the wild is a great zelda addition. The cooking mechanic of the game is good, and the enemies vary nicely in difficulty. Always room for improvement, but amazing in most ways. Where do the unlimited blue bombs come from?
  22. jeremyMcAlli
    Jan 7, 2020
    9
    Ok, so I'm not just giving this a high score because Zelda is delivering some fan service... But it helps of course! Normally never care but the fact that he can be shirtless throughout the entire game, and the characters react to it ("Oh you're so... in tune with nature!") makes me giggle.

    I had never played Zelda, and am always a bit wary of Japanese games with their respect to    Ok, so I'm not just giving this a high score because Zelda is delivering some fan service... But it helps of course! Normally never care but the fact that he can be shirtless throughout the entire game, and the characters react to it ("Oh you're so... in tune with nature!") makes me giggle.

    I had never played Zelda, and am always a bit wary of Japanese games with their respect to representation of women. I am barely into the game though and I'm hooked. Cannot put it down. And I love the way the piano comes in to say hello briefly and leave again whenever you're wondering around. The blood moon also scared the brollies out of me. Very very impressed.

    My bones of contention are that it is marked on the map where you died and the food. With the former, I understand it's to warn you of any big monsters who's path you crossed, but it feels like a stinking mark of shame. With the latter, it's a tired trope of Japanese media to make everything about food (apparently this started in the 90's). The original pokemon games never had it, the original Final Fantasies never had, now EVERYONE is cooking and eating yummy food, and oh how it is soooo yummy... I'm bored and frustrated by it. It's a societal distraction that is doing Japan no good. Food is a great way to understand the other, to experience life, etc... but well climate change may destroy that opportunity soon enough, so maybe the media in Japan could present the opportunity to think critically about some things?

    But apart from that rant, I'm happy with this game.    … Expand
  23. GabFire
    Aug 10, 2020
    9
    Não achei nada lendário para dar um 10 de nota, mas isso é questão de opinião, eu amei o jogo da mesma forma, e realmente ficará na história dos jogos eletrônicos, espero muito ver a continuação. O único problema do jogo é o Switch, que comigo pelo menos não conseguiu rodar direito, tive uma experiência bem difícil de se aproveitar, a todo momento tive problemas no sistema e software, porNão achei nada lendário para dar um 10 de nota, mas isso é questão de opinião, eu amei o jogo da mesma forma, e realmente ficará na história dos jogos eletrônicos, espero muito ver a continuação. O único problema do jogo é o Switch, que comigo pelo menos não conseguiu rodar direito, tive uma experiência bem difícil de se aproveitar, a todo momento tive problemas no sistema e software, por isso eu acho que esse jogo deveria ir para PS4 ou Xbox One, assim seria uma plataforma digna para essa obra maravilhosa.… Expand
  24. dennisonmeta
    Jan 20, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Zelda game that doesn't really feel like a Zelda game.

    Don't get me wrong: I really dig this game. The freedom you get to quite literally do whatever the hell you want is (in my humble gaming experience) unparalleled. You get to choose whether or not you pursue the main bad guy in this game, which is a form of Ganon, unsurprisingly. You could also just help out NPCs, collect Korok seeds, raid Bokoblin settlements or whatever combination of the above. The thing is that I don't really see Breath of the Wild as a Zelda game. It just happens to kinda sorta actually really look like a Zelda game. Perhaps that's because I haven't progressed the main story enough to actually get to Zelda (I don't even know if you can actually meet her) but I guess my thought process says more about what I think a Zelda game usually is.

    So then, what is a Zelda game usually? Link is the chosen one, he meets a wise entity, gets his main item (some would say gimmick), gets an assistant, has to collect 4/6/8 of a certain kind of item (sometimes twice), the assistant nags him to no end, Link can't jump, there's an atrocious water level, the music is iconic, some iteration of Impa/Princess Zelda/Deku Tree, we are reminded Ganon, Link and Zelda all have a triangle that emits light on their hand (and is normally invisible except for during *the* cutscene) and Ganon dies. That's usually the gist of it. Does the deviation from the formula make Breath of the Wild a bad game? Not in the slightest. I mean yes, you could make it so the Luminescent Triangle Hand Gang never meets 100 years after the Calamity (the details escape me) but that doesn't restrict you in the way that older (Zelda) games would have: "Haven't gotten a certain item? Sorry, no Light temple for you." This makes the likelihood of you getting the absolute sh!t beaten out of you greater, but there are usually ways around that, either through sneaking or avoiding an area altogether.

    One problem- or rather, annoyance- that I do have with this game is the inventory. It's not hearing the same two sounds for the map and the inventory over and over and over and over again, but the slots available. Many times I've made it to the 'Bonus Chest' in a Shrine only to have the game tell me my inventory is full and spending the next five minutes deciding whether or not the Flame Rod is really worth keeping for the *one* instance where it would be helpful. I haven't had much of an issue with the durability of items, though.
    So if I had to nitpick and find something bad in this game, that would be it. If you own a Switch and don't have this game, think about what our old pal Reggie once said: "What's wrong with you?"    … Expand
  25. personinu
    Jan 29, 2020
    9
    I wasn't sure how I'd feel about BOTW breaking the mold, but I found it to be beautiful and refreshing! The weapon durability sucks and the learning curve is rough, but by the end of the game, it's still so satisfying!
  26. Erguillermo
    Jan 30, 2020
    9
    Un juego de mundo abierto y fantasía muy bien desarrollado, sin dar limitaciones al jugador y con unas mecánicas muy bien implementadas.
    No es perfecto, como todos los juegos, pero el planteamiento, la libertad de juego y la inmersión en el mundo lo hacen muy entretenido y divertido hasta el punto de darle una nota de sobresaliente. Un juego indispensable de tener en tu ludoteca.
  27. FiremlonX8
    Mar 1, 2020
    9
    This is one of the best Zelda games ever. It comes with new mechanics and a new structure in the game (like the food system and the gyroscope use)
  28. xGibsonx
    Feb 3, 2020
    9
    Great game! Almost everyone considers it the best N Switch game there has been. Extremely fun, great post game.
  29. Eleysia
    Feb 11, 2020
    9
    One of my favorite games and by far my Second most liked Zelda game ( sorry place one has to go to Twillight Princess ) but what will i just say more than, if you need a realy good Openworld game in a Zelda univers you have to Play Breath of the Wild !
  30. AllTal
    Feb 12, 2020
    9
    What are you waiting for?

    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is easily the best Nintendo Switch game of all time. It breathes in new life to the Zelda franchise. It also introduced new mechanics that were previously not found in the old games. You should NOT buy this game if:
    1) you don't want open world games. 2) you want Linear games. 3) you want short games.
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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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