The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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8.7

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  1. Cinept
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    9/10. Nearly perfect in all aspects I can think of. Only gripe is that the story is generic and not that engaging to explore and complete. Main combat system is fairly shallow, but the other tools provided along with the physics of the world allow for many fun interactions in combat. Not challenging enough for my preference, but not overly easy either.
  2. Dafreekofficial
    Jun 19, 2022
    9
    In the opening hour i have to admit i found it pretty boring so i just sort of left it there . Now I have started up again and played about 25-30 hours and it is by far the best Zelda game! An absolute peach of a game
  3. bob_the_bob
    Mar 27, 2022
    9
    I love this game so much! A huge open world, good graphic for an Nintendo game, details and very good story(in the DLC to). But for the fact that you prepare for it for a long time, the final boss is way too easy.
  4. zach_grech
    May 4, 2022
    9
    The open world is excellent. Easily the best open world ever crafted. So much to do. The optional shrines are all unique as well with some being better then others. The plot is good but wasn't built up enough. Some of the Divine beasts quests were better then others.
  5. Xx_ammar10
    May 14, 2022
    9
    Literally the best world I've ever explored in any open world game I've played
  6. Gornostai
    May 27, 2022
    9
    Игра очень классная. Геймплей, боссы, сюжет - всё на высшем уровне. Но есть один большой минус - это картинка. А картинка такая из-за слабой консоли.
  7. Palkiasolos
    Jun 1, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just wish the final boss was wayyy harder, or that the world changes after you beat Dark Beast Ganon(Instead of it just putting a star on your save file.) (The game is one of my favourites, just my fault for building up the final boss)… Expand
  8. Diaboliste
    Jun 4, 2022
    9
    The best zelda open word good graphics masterpiece the world is good but dungeon not phew and there are too few and very boring korogue to recover
  9. quaresma_marcus
    Mar 6, 2023
    9
    Muito bom o jogo, o gameplay e os graficos são bons, mas a verdadeira estrela do jogo é o mundo aberto, ele é uma maravilha do mundo dos jogos, imenso e cheio de coisas pra se fazer.
  10. MATOUTOU
    Jun 22, 2022
    9
    9.6 Absolutely gorgeous game and wonderful art style. That being said theyre are some absolute baddies in this game. Them tomboy muscular mommies will forever be in my dreams.
  11. Itsyaboi776
    Jul 9, 2022
    9
    This game is absolutely beautiful and well made. There is plenty of content for this game and the 2 expansion Passes. The bosses are a pretty moderate- moderately annoying which is a great boss fight for me. I love the shrines and divine beasts in this game. I only wish they added dungeons like the previous Zelda games
  12. phenyxash
    Jul 11, 2022
    9
    A must-play of open-world exploration and poetry. One of the best experiences I had in a very long time, Breath of the Wild is among the top entries in the Zelda saga.
  13. NotClyos
    Jul 16, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is great. Just plain and Simple its great. the gameplay is great, and the bosses while similar feel different enough that they don't feel the same. the divine beasts while not the greatest Zelda dungeons are pretty good. they strike the perfect balance of not a cakewalk but not so hard you just look at a guide in frustration. the graphics are great the art style is unique and gorgeous. the amount of little things to find and do in this game make it feel endless. Breath of the wild is great because of how you can play how you want, if you want to do all the divine beasts get all the memory's do every shrine and quest and all the korok seeds etc.. (you see why the game feels endless?) or do nothing of that and make your fun in the wild, its in the name after all Breath of the WILD. you can go mess around with the physics of the game when you get bored. you can nitpick it all you want but i bet your favorite can be nitpicked to death aswell. no game is perfect for everybody but this feels the best "real game" for anybody due to being able to do whatever it you want and make your own fun. the only "main" cons i can think about is weapon breaking and the story not being huge but weapon breaking never felt annoying it made it feel like you had to strategize a little bit for the "perfect playthrough" but there was always ways to get most good items back or get better ones. for the story its a double sided blade you make the story more prominent but loss a little of the "no rules, make your own fun" mentality of the game and the story itself is not bad it just not a 4 hour directors cut of the worlds best movie type of story. this game is great to the point that it overcame nostalgia to beat out Mario galaxy as my favorite game of all time. no game is perfect but if any is the closest Breath of the wild is.… Expand
  14. Sgrignaz
    Jul 22, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Riprende tutto ciò che Miyamoto voleva esprimere nell’originale. Libertà non aggiungo altro… Expand
  15. tonytoo
    Sep 10, 2022
    9
    gameplay:10/10(u maybe will be bored at first,but u will enjoy this game)
    story:8/10(it will better to add more story)
    graphic:3/5(switch's game...)
    music:4/5(not really special,but u will feel relax)
    overall:8.8/10
  16. supdude80
    Jul 26, 2022
    9
    absolutely amazing although slightly overrated due to the lack of engaging story, but oh my god this was a blast to play through, I can't lie. 10/10 world design too
  17. MarioTing
    Aug 2, 2022
    9
    An open world game where the world doesn’t feel empty and there’s always new things to discover everywhere in then world. My only problem with this game is that the shrines get repetitive and always knowing what you’re going to get from them takes away from the enjoyment of exploring.
  18. Jhon_Willims
    Aug 4, 2022
    9
    Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
  19. SquidC4
    Jan 23, 2023
    9
    As my first experience with the Zelda franchise, I was certainly not left disappointed. The stark contrast between botw and other Nintendo ips help to create a hook that consistently draws you back into the experience.
  20. Milkmen
    Aug 21, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Хороша гра чому?
    Хороша графіка, не поганий геймплей, але деякі фігурки аміібо не дуже і корисні, але це єдиний мінус який я знайшов.
    Дякую нінтендо за таку гру    … Expand
  21. justko
    Jan 1, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The open-world adventure game The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is genuinely revolutionary and has raised the bar for similar titles. Breath of the Wild, a video game created and released by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch and Wii U consoles, has garnered numerous honors and awards since its debut in 2017. These awards and recognitions include Game of the Year at The Game Awards and multiple Game of the Year awards from different publications.

    As Link, the main character of the Legend of Zelda series awakens from a 100-year nap to a world that has been altered by an enigmatic force known as the Calamity Ganon, you take control of him in Breath of the Wild. You discover the mysteries of the past and find the strength required to finally destroy Calamity Ganon as you traverse the game's expansive and gorgeously rendered land of Hyrule.

    The open-world concept of Breath of the Wild, which lets you explore and learn at your own speed, is one of its most stunning features. A variety of settings, including lush woods, snow-capped mountains, parched deserts, and perilous swamps, may be found throughout the game's wide, spreading landscape. The game's dynamic weather system and day-night cycle further enhance the richness and realism of the world, which is filled with secrets and hidden treasures to be discovered in each location.

    However, Breath of the Wild's impressiveness extends beyond only its setting to the ways in which you can engage with it. The game features a variety of novel gameplay elements, such as the capacity to climb virtually any surface and the capacity to solve puzzles based on physics. The game encourages experimentation and exploration while allowing you to tackle difficulties in a variety of inventive ways thanks to these mechanisms.

    Breath of the Wild offers a plethora of side quests and mini-games in addition to the main quest. These range from preparing meals and making remedies to racing other players and taking part in archery competitions. You can gather materials and make your own weapons, armor, and other equipment using the game's complex crafting system.

    The combat system in Breath of the Wild is one of the game's most notable aspects since it is intricate and difficult. The game adds a number of new tools and skills, such as the capacity to parry and block enemy blows as well as perform elemental attacks. The game's AI for the adversaries is also very sophisticated, and they react differently based on the time of day and where you are.

    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is an open-world adventure game that, all things considered, is incredibly impressive and raises the bar. Its expansive and exquisitely detailed universe, cutting-edge gameplay elements, and intricate combat system all work together to provide for an absolutely remarkable gaming experience. Breath of the Wild is a must-play whether you love open-world adventure games in general or the Legend of Zelda franchise in particular.    … Expand
  22. 3ls0ul
    Mar 7, 2023
    9
    Este juego aún no lo eh jugado o completado, así que pondré una reseña y nota diferentes cuando lo haga.
  23. Larnyjeaney
    Oct 26, 2022
    9
    Superbly balanced game, not too easy or too difficult, fantastic music and gameplay - only lacking in story. A must-play.
  24. Andez
    May 11, 2023
    9
    Este se trata de, posiblemente, el mejor mundo abierto de la historia.

    La exploración es lo que los jugadores QUEREMOS hacer en este juego, porque presenta un mundo interesante a la vez que lleno de lugares interesantes, personajes, mazmorras (los aquí llamados "Santuarios"), y cosas por hacer. La historia no es nada del otro mundo y en ocasiones puede confundir, a la vez que    Este se trata de, posiblemente, el mejor mundo abierto de la historia.

    La exploración es lo que los jugadores QUEREMOS hacer en este juego, porque presenta un mundo interesante a la vez que lleno de lugares interesantes, personajes, mazmorras (los aquí llamados "Santuarios"), y cosas por hacer.

    La historia no es nada del otro mundo y en ocasiones puede confundir, a la vez que decepcionar, sin embargo, es buena.

    Las habilidades que puede hacer Link son muy interesantes y permiten hacer cosas increíbles, pasando de derrotar enemigos a base de bombas, a recorrer el mapa entero usando un árbol, o descubrir algún cofre enterrado en la arena de alguna playa.

    A pesar de salir en WII U y Nintendo Switch, el juego se ve perfecto, y las caídas de FPS no son tan molestas como se espera.

    Sin duda, uno de los mejores juegos de la historia, y por muchos fans, el mejor.    … Expand
  25. Screenhero
    Nov 11, 2022
    9
    A truly phenomenal game that makes it fun to continue exploring. The DLC offers options for greater challenges for those that need it.
  26. Alex12345o
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    El juego es increíble, lo único que le pediría sería que integrarán templos.
  27. ChocolateMan
    Apr 27, 2023
    9
    Breath of the Wild is an incredible game that encourages creativity in its large open world with diverse landscapes. It encourages player choice in its fun combat, creating a good risk and reward system for players to interact with. For example, a player can go up against a strong enemy and get good rewards for it, or they could fight low level enemies and get other, less valuable rewards.Breath of the Wild is an incredible game that encourages creativity in its large open world with diverse landscapes. It encourages player choice in its fun combat, creating a good risk and reward system for players to interact with. For example, a player can go up against a strong enemy and get good rewards for it, or they could fight low level enemies and get other, less valuable rewards. While this is a great game, it is not without its flaws. The game has a lack of guidance, which can be discouraging for some players. It also has a weapon breaking system which, while it encourages creativity, it also can take away strong weapons that the player has grown attached to. The game also lacks a deep story, it gives a background to the game and a vague description of the events that unfolded before the game and is built upon very little, if not at all. Certain areas can also have poor performance, but this is limited to only a couple areas.

    Pros:
    - Fun combat
    - Large filled open world
    - Good risk-reward

    Cons:
    - Lack of guidance
    - Weapon breaking can take away weapons you grow attached to
    - Lack of a deep story

    Overall, this is a very impressive game and I cannot wait for the sequel to come out.    … Expand
  28. napperb
    Nov 24, 2022
    9
    good game onekdkflelfoepofpektjrofowkfkrkwoforowowoeoofofkejfkekofogoekrkrkvkkrkekfk
  29. QUIICKCLAW
    Dec 13, 2022
    9
    An excellent open world to explore, filled with interesting shrine challenges, fun puzzles to ponder and interesting characters to encounter. The physics-centric gameplay found both in the world and shrines is also extremely enjoyable to experiment with as well.

    Breath of the Wild's approach to open world design is a breath of fresh air when compared to many of the other open worlds    An excellent open world to explore, filled with interesting shrine challenges, fun puzzles to ponder and interesting characters to encounter. The physics-centric gameplay found both in the world and shrines is also extremely enjoyable to experiment with as well.

    Breath of the Wild's approach to open world design is a breath of fresh air when compared to many of the other open worlds that litter the AAA scene that often are lacking in content and meaningful reasons to explore.

    Some negatives I cannot overlook with Breath of the Wild, however, are the lacking "dungeons" found in the Divine Beasts. The "samey" interior design and relatively uninteresting boss designs stick out like a sore thumb when compared to the (usually) intricately designed dungeons and wildly varied bosses of the series' previous entries.

    Overall, Breath of the Wild is another brilliant game in the Zelda series' catalogue and is a must play for Switch owners.    … Expand
  30. TheThunderbird
    May 3, 2023
    9
    This is hands down one of the best Zelda games in the franchise. It has an open world that is neither bland nor an Ubisoft checklist. The game throws in into to the world and you get total freedom to go wherever whenever. There are secrets hidden all over the world that you have to find on you own. Any other developer would just put all the locations on a map and give you a convenientThis is hands down one of the best Zelda games in the franchise. It has an open world that is neither bland nor an Ubisoft checklist. The game throws in into to the world and you get total freedom to go wherever whenever. There are secrets hidden all over the world that you have to find on you own. Any other developer would just put all the locations on a map and give you a convenient path to travel to get to it.

    The combat is superb. While I had a little issue with the durability system, I did like how it forced you to change styles and play differently. There are so many fun ways to approach combat that other games only have a fraction of. The four dungeons are kind of boring and generic and the final boss is painfully easy. The voice actors to come across as robotic which does suck me out of the game some. Those are the only problems I have with the game, everything else is near perfect.    … Expand
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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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