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. durabull
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    I've been a Nintendo fan all my life, but in the past 15 years, I really only play video games with my son. As an adult I have lost some of that desire to play on my own. I can honestly say this is the first game to come along in 15 years that has restored my desire to play a video game of my own desires again. I honestly can't put it down. The exploration is amazing, and I love theI've been a Nintendo fan all my life, but in the past 15 years, I really only play video games with my son. As an adult I have lost some of that desire to play on my own. I can honestly say this is the first game to come along in 15 years that has restored my desire to play a video game of my own desires again. I honestly can't put it down. The exploration is amazing, and I love the weapon and combat system. Finally, once you have found an iron sword, there is still a purpose to all the clubs and spears your kills drop.

    Only reason I'm not giving it a ten are the shrines. I wish they were more inspired by other zelda games, with more zelda like battles and puzzles, but still overall amazing!    … Expand
  2. Princeps32
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    One of the most gripping, beautiful games I've ever played, a true joy. Please ignore the bizarre user aggregate score, the professional critics are absolutely on the mark on this one.
  3. VyScy
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Great game, very addictive. I can't get enough of it. Graphics are beautiful. I like the cooking system to play around and see what you can create without being frustrating. The initial shrines are easy but a nice intro into different mechanics. Enemies can be tough if you don't prepare yourself, but with the right strategies and patience...not bad. I'm looking forward to more challengingGreat game, very addictive. I can't get enough of it. Graphics are beautiful. I like the cooking system to play around and see what you can create without being frustrating. The initial shrines are easy but a nice intro into different mechanics. Enemies can be tough if you don't prepare yourself, but with the right strategies and patience...not bad. I'm looking forward to more challenging dungeons and increasingly difficult enemies.… Expand
  4. Harrk
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Sat down with this on Friday and played all day. I took Monday off work and I was thinking how I could possibly play this game all weekend plus Monday as surely I'd get burned out like with any other game. I played it all weekend and Monday. I have yet to fully dive into the story, and for the most part have enjoyed running around exploring the beautiful world and tackling shrines. TheSat down with this on Friday and played all day. I took Monday off work and I was thinking how I could possibly play this game all weekend plus Monday as surely I'd get burned out like with any other game. I played it all weekend and Monday. I have yet to fully dive into the story, and for the most part have enjoyed running around exploring the beautiful world and tackling shrines. The game is harder than other Zelda games in the series, but your deaths don't feel cheated at all.

    There are some repeated events which still surprise me every time, such as the certain NPCs that ambush you by disguising as merchants or dialogue events where the NPCs are more aware than we've been used to.

    Go ahead, enable the Pro UI setting and let yourself be lost in this beautiful world.    … Expand
  5. Grapezard
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    This game brings back what I've missed with classic Zelda; a game with plenty of exploration that doesn't treat the player like an idiot. The last mainline Zelda's were just okay in my book, while this one is a strong contender for the best of the series.
  6. Loki-Chan
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    Breath of the wild is a fantastic game! There is lots to find and do in the world you'll discover, the new systems used in the game work super well and are super intuitive! The story is one of the best in the series I've seen in a long time, with lots of surprises. While breath of the wild is a fantastic game, there are also so many issues I have with it.

    Breath of the wild has almost    Breath of the wild is a fantastic game! There is lots to find and do in the world you'll discover, the new systems used in the game work super well and are super intuitive! The story is one of the best in the series I've seen in a long time, with lots of surprises. While breath of the wild is a fantastic game, there are also so many issues I have with it.

    Breath of the wild has almost no enemy variety. It seems like you'll see all the enemies the game as to offer within the first few hours of play. I think I've killed 20 different versions of bokoblins by now. The game does change up the enemies themselves, like giving them ice or fire abilities. But it still doesn't do much. It's sad not seeing any of the classic Zelda enemies like, like likes, beamos, wizrobes, darknuts, and so much more. It seems like a missed considering the world is brimming full of life.

    While I haven't had any bugs or glitches happen to me while playing, the framerate can be horrendous sometimes, it usually happens the most in Kakariko Village, and few other places. The game seems polished when it comes to performance, despite the previously mentioned framerate issues.

    The soundtrack is amazing, places like Hyrule castle, and many cutscenes, have some of the best the series has seen in years, and it's even orchestrated! However, the game doesn't use much of the soundtrack anywhere else. It goes for more of an ambiance, rather than the upfront music the other games use.

    The map is awesome! It has variety and sometimes make you use your head. Some areas you'll have to dress warm so you don't freeze to death, or find ways to stay warm. The opening hours of the game were probably the best when I started playing. The opening area is full of things to do and find, and most of the other areas do great at it as well! That being said, when you get to the game's bigger areas later on, it seems almost bland in some areas. While the environment is impressive to look at, it seems empty at times. You have areas that were amazingly detailed and filled to the brim with content, and then it seems like it gets progressively bigger with land, and smaller with content in some of the games bigger areas.

    The weapons system is very fun and customizable! It was fun seeing Link use different weapons, rather than seeing the same swords from previous games. While it is super fun and makes you plan ahead in battles, there is also a lot of annoying problems that come with it. The problems aren't because of the weapons breaking themselves, but rather finding more after. If you have a good weapon and it breaks, it could take hours before you find another one that could be better or just as good, or sometimes even worse, but usable. This wouldn't be such a big problem if the game gave you more ways around it, but there aren't that many. Breath of the Wild doesn't have a crafting system, which is super annoying considering it would give materials found more purpose, rather than cooking or selling to traders. It almost seems weird that there wouldn't be a system to craft or repair weapons. While I found this to be one of the more annoying aspects of the game, it still works for what it is.

    The voice acting is either really good, or horrendous at times. Now granted that will happen when you have a Japanese translated game, but it's super annoying that there isn't an option to use the original Japanese dialogue. But for a series first, it's passable.

    The dungeons were some of the best I've ever seen in the series! It was weird interacting with them, in a way I've never seen done in any Zelda game before. I don't want to spoil there surprise, because they are so much more appealing and fun if you don't know anything about them. The game also throws mini dungeons called shrines into the mix. These are used to collect spirit orbs, which can be used for upgrades throughout the game. Breath of the wild excels on the puzzles in the game, but it was somewhat saddening to not see more main dungeons, and mini dungeons. Shrines do a lot for the game, but I also miss the days when I could find a cave in the game, and i could explore inside it to see what goodies it has. When doing shrines, you know the overall reward you are getting, with some minor treasures inside.

    Breath of the wild is one of the best games I've played since Shadow of Mordor back in 2014. It was very well worth the wait, and has brought so many fun things to the table for the series. I can't wait to see the direction the series goes in the future! I hope to see these first time ideas expanded on, and even more added features. While the game is good, and Zelda is probably my favorite series ever, I will not be blinded by nostalgia when writing this review. The game is great no doubt about it, but it feels like something is missing from it. I do wish a little more could've come from the game, but for what we got it was amazing. I love the direction the series is going!    … Expand
  7. DazaMcc
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    I have always thought that Ocarina of time was the best game of all time, and it still is. This might be as close as we are going to get to that greatness. It's worth buying a SWITCH for.
  8. Ps4esmierda
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    No soy un niño rata de ps4 traqnuilos, que no juego al fifa o al cod, este Zelda es un 10 con todas las de la ley, aunque no es el mejor juego de la historia, primero champions of regnum y luego zelda ocarina of time
  9. KorynTorr
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    First of all, there is absolutely NO WAY this game deserves a score of '0'. The user score is completely bogus. (Thanks Sony and Microsoft fanboys). I'm not going to claim that this game is perfect, I don't think any game is. However, if you can look past a few technical problems (including framerate dips), you might just find an absolutely incredible game.
    The Great Plateau portion of    First of all, there is absolutely NO WAY this game deserves a score of '0'. The user score is completely bogus. (Thanks Sony and Microsoft fanboys). I'm not going to claim that this game is perfect, I don't think any game is. However, if you can look past a few technical problems (including framerate dips), you might just find an absolutely incredible game.
    The Great Plateau portion of the game is a little bland, however, once you get past it, the possibilities are endless. I cannot tell you how much fun I've had with this game, it is impossible to describe. You owe it to yourself to check it out and find out for yourself how fun it really is.
    It's more of a 9.8/10.    … Expand
  10. mattles
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    This is by far the most tremendous and incredible Zelda game ever created. The open world is vast, beautiful, and fresh. I am always discovering new things and finding little easter eggs and secrets. This world feels bespoke, every rock and hill made specifically for us, the players. The only hiccup is the sometimes tedious inventory management, though this system is vastly improved onThis is by far the most tremendous and incredible Zelda game ever created. The open world is vast, beautiful, and fresh. I am always discovering new things and finding little easter eggs and secrets. This world feels bespoke, every rock and hill made specifically for us, the players. The only hiccup is the sometimes tedious inventory management, though this system is vastly improved on from Skyward Sword. Overall this may be the best game I have ever played, it's incredibly rewarding and fun.… Expand
  11. Lunark
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Интересный открытый мир, небольшое количество загадок и наконец огромное количество предметов, довольно интересная игра, является долгоигровкой, брать стоит
  12. snags
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Really breathtaking game, 100% validates buying the switch just for this, I doubt I will run out of things to do for a really long time. The story really pulls you in with the amount of freedom it gives you
  13. Baraklava
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
    Average User Score: 7.5
    Mar 7, 2017 0 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild ImageI'm in awe of the vast World Nintendo has managed to create. 4 constant days of playing and I've barely scratched the surface, If you liked Skyrim, then consider this the next instalment. There are details in every corner, and always something to do. The world is    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
    Average User Score: 7.5
    Mar 7, 2017
    0
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild ImageI'm in awe of the vast World Nintendo has managed to create. 4 constant days of playing and I've barely scratched the surface, If you liked Skyrim, then consider this the next instalment. There are details in every corner, and always something to do. The world is alive with animals, insects, music and roaming NPCs. The linearity and forced concepts of any previous Zelda games are gone, but if you search you'll find the old gems are probably in there somewhere. The inventory and gear system makes the game feel fun to play, and not tedious like ingredient collecting in Skyrim and reparations in Minecraft (armor is indestructible). The combat can feel akin to Dark Souls at times, as some tougher enemies do loads of damage, but if you stock up enough food items you can tank quite a few hits, which is not welcome to some. Most of the time, tougher enemies can one-hit you though. All in all this is a game I will most likely be playing for months and keep loving it. I can't wait to see what other games Nintendo has in store for the rest of the year!

    Also, please mind the trolls casting negative votes. Sound, graphics, and mechanics are excellent, and story is so far captivating. There are frame stuttering in certain places when graphical effects overlap, but most of the time it runs perfectly (like during explosions and combat). If you get the game and like exploring, challenging combat, and a sense of beauty, you won't be disappointed.    … Expand
  14. jwaynehall
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    This is my first review so give me some slack. First off the game is simply amazing. As soon as you start the game and walk out to that beautiful horizon you start to realize how much love was put in the design of this game. It definitely feels like a totally new experience but still has that Zelda charm. I love how the grass blows in the wind and moves as you run through it. I know thisThis is my first review so give me some slack. First off the game is simply amazing. As soon as you start the game and walk out to that beautiful horizon you start to realize how much love was put in the design of this game. It definitely feels like a totally new experience but still has that Zelda charm. I love how the grass blows in the wind and moves as you run through it. I know this isn't any new or amazing feature but it just seems like Nintendo nailed that and many other things such as the ability to climb pretty much any surface. You really start out feeling like your weak and just trying to survive at first. The enemy AI is smart and will if you aren't prepared squash you like a bug. Early on you definitely have to plan your attacks and sometimes avoid them. You start out fighting with sticks and wood shields and graduate to rusted metal weapons then to High quality metal weapons. This progression makes sense as most of your weapons come from the enemies you kill. As you progress through the game the enemies get stronger, smarter and of course get much better weapons. Trust me when I say this your weapons will break and they will break a lot but there always seems to be an endless supply of weapons to find in boxes, treasure chest or off enemy combatant. There are so many other things I can go over in this game but at that point this starts becoming a strategy guide. This game is in no way perfect which is why I gave it a 9.0. So Let's get started with the cons which honestly aren't very many. There are times the game lags pretty bad but for me it usually happens within the first few minutes of playing. Keep in mind though this is when I played the game docked. I haven't noticed any lag when playing in handheld mode. The game looks amazing on that switch screen by the way. The grass and rock formations sometimes look very bland and washed out. Some areas of the game which look amazing just seem very empty. Load times can sometimes be a little long for my liking but maybe its just my impatience. There seems to be a very long loading time after The Wild Blood Moon cut scene. I am sure there are a few things i missed but to be honest I am too busy having a great time to notice. It's a shame that user reviews and scores for this game have been rendered useless due to morons giving the game 0's and 1's. By the way Horizon Zero Dawn is a great game also.… Expand
  15. Vulthuryol
    Mar 7, 2017
    4
    dark souls + skyrim =meh game that is fine but uncreative but very pretty graphics wise. the gameplay is average the plot is underwhelming but fine it feels like a zelda game which is good but the game seems just plain boring
  16. Orizon
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Don't mind all those 0: no intelligent being could ever think of such a rating for BotW.

    Wanna know the only flaw in BotW? Graphics look *technically* outdated due to poor texture filtering, objects pop-in and some FPS drops here and there. BUT ALL OF THAT REALLY MEANS NOTHING. 1) Graphics look *artistically* AWESOME, you'll feel like living inside an AAA anime most of the time. 2)    Don't mind all those 0: no intelligent being could ever think of such a rating for BotW.

    Wanna know the only flaw in BotW? Graphics look *technically* outdated due to poor texture filtering, objects pop-in and some FPS drops here and there.

    BUT ALL OF THAT REALLY MEANS NOTHING.
    1) Graphics look *artistically* AWESOME, you'll feel like living inside an AAA anime most of the time.
    2) Gameplay mechanics are simply the best ever, both combat and ambient interaction: a nice and natural learning curve really drags you into the game.
    3) The world is huge. I mean, really huge, also vertically. And while huge, it's also full of stuff, creatures, touches, puzzles, and overall feels alive and funny.
    4) Great storyline brilliantly narrated and integrated into the game: just the right cutscenes at the right times. Then, just action, freedom and more things to do.

    BotW has only a REAL FLAW: I think it will make me like and play way less games in the future, because it really set a new standard for open world RPGs.    … Expand
  17. iBlameRazel
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    I was apprehensive to how Zelda would be without all the tools like the hook shot, but after using the Slate powers, I am sold. The ability to take it with me is also a huge plus.

    This at the moment is my game of the year. Mario Odyssey may unseat it.
  18. Herries2017
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Please ignore all the negative user reviews. They obviously haven't played the game. It is a gorgeous masterpiece and probably the best game since Ocarina of Time!! I've been having an amazing time since Friday!
  19. victorlloyd
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    I can't believe how addictive this game is, not to mention is beautiful made and has great combat, the world is really amazing and lots of things to do there, every person should play it and spend a few hours in the vast world of Hyrule! Best Zelda Experience ever! Don't be discourage for the Xbox/Sony fan that are giving it bad reviews, I'm also a Sony fan and I love Videogames and II can't believe how addictive this game is, not to mention is beautiful made and has great combat, the world is really amazing and lots of things to do there, every person should play it and spend a few hours in the vast world of Hyrule! Best Zelda Experience ever! Don't be discourage for the Xbox/Sony fan that are giving it bad reviews, I'm also a Sony fan and I love Videogames and I think we gamers most do a critical review and love games no matter the console or trademark!… Expand
  20. Smashley
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    I am currently about 15 hours in. I've followed some of the story points, and also just aimlessly explored the world. There are a lot of good points to this game. It really changes up the zelda formula, and in a good way in my opinion. The game is also very challenging, and this level of difficulty seems to be missing from many games as of late. As long as you follow the story points andI am currently about 15 hours in. I've followed some of the story points, and also just aimlessly explored the world. There are a lot of good points to this game. It really changes up the zelda formula, and in a good way in my opinion. The game is also very challenging, and this level of difficulty seems to be missing from many games as of late. As long as you follow the story points and don't stray too far off the intended course, enemy difficulty scales wonderfully to link's abilities, though you can just avoid them as well by staying in the mountains. There are a few problems right now, which is why I'm only giving it a 9. There are a lot of framerate issues, though not so dramatic that I could not continue playing normally, when playing in docked mode. I've noticed hardly any in handheld mode, and I believe they may fix in a future update, so I am not too concerned about it. Other than that the world is definitely not empty, and is a very solid open world game and a very solid zelda game. I would play it all day if I was able.… Expand
  21. S0urceC0de
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    First things first, all the negative reviews? Just ignore them. They are all either butt hurt Zelda fans that cannot adapt to change who wants everything linear and loves to be guided by the hand throughout the entirety of the game who have no real grasp on an open world environment nor even want to OR they are the usual trolls that love to bash every new entry in the Zelda franchise forFirst things first, all the negative reviews? Just ignore them. They are all either butt hurt Zelda fans that cannot adapt to change who wants everything linear and loves to be guided by the hand throughout the entirety of the game who have no real grasp on an open world environment nor even want to OR they are the usual trolls that love to bash every new entry in the Zelda franchise for reasons unknown (either childish and immature or its taking attention from the gaming scene away from their Playstations or Xboxes). Giving this game a score of "0" or even below a 7 for that matter makes absolutely no sense to me. So, pretty much what those reviews are saying is that this game is on par with Superman 64 on the Nintendo 64 which is widely regarded as one of the worst titles ever created. Uh, no...I don't think so. Perhaps these people need to have all their games taken away and stripped of the title of "gamer". Now to the game:

    It is absolutely amazing and HUGE. Those complaining that the environment is "unfinished" or what have you are simply wrong. You can do just about everything in this game and interact with just about everything, something that is lacking in most open world games. This is the first Zelda where I have actually felt the "want" to explore every nook and cranny. Just because the world is vast unlike your Grand Theft Auto and there is more ground to cover doesn't mean the world is empty. Do me a favor and go out into the wilderness in the middle of nowhere (in the real world) and you will see that the similarity is uncanny. I have been a fan of Zelda since the original (yes, I am that old) and I can tell you, this is the first one that really makes me feel like I am going on this huge journey to save Hyrule. Not to steal away from Harley Davidson but "it's not about the destination, it's about the journey".

    And don't get me started on the weather in this game. The weather plays a role unlike any game before it. If it rains, good luck climbing that steep rock face. Lightning storm? Better not be wearing anything metal or be in combat with broadsword. You are more than likely going to get fried. The rain also wets the ground so when you are going downhill riding on your shield all snowboarding-like you will travel a bit faster. In this sense, the weather has essentially become a strong "character" with this Zelda. It is mind-boggling the amount of depth that is in this tiny little cartridge (or disc if you are playing the Wii U version).

    The game runs fairly smooth. Those complaining about framerate are doing nothing more than grasping at straws to find something negative about this title. Sure you MIGHT find a choppy frame here and there but ultimately, if and when you do find a choppy frame, it does very little to detract from the overall experience. A game like Skyrim, just for comparison's sake, was a buggy mess when it released back in 2011 and got a user score of 8.1. Where is the logic here? This only proves that trolls really do exist and what spews from their fingertips at the keyboard is nothing more than immature ridiculousness.

    While playing Breath of the Wild, what I have found is that for the first time in any title I have ever played, I feel like this is a world that really exists and that I am apart of. You can look to the sky and see birds flying, you can see the clouds and know if bad weather is coming, you can see every blade of grass, there is wildlife all around you and the music is absolutely astonishing. While the music only accentuates certain moments in the game, it does this on purpose to make you feel like you are really in this world out in the wilderness and on this massive journey. Sadly, this game comes to an end like all good things. I say "sadly" because this is simply a game I do not want to end. I will certainly be playing through again upon completion of my first runthrough.

    I can go on about the many things that make this game great but honestly you can find that reading every other review. Overall, I really feel like the changes made for this entry were much needed in order to keep this series fresh and relevant. I do not believe that Zelda could have survived using the same old bag of tricks and mechanics that helped define this genre when Ocarina of Time came out in 1998. My only hope at this point is that Nintendo rolls out more DLC to take advantage of this beautiful world they created because it would a downright shame to let it go to waste. What would be even better is to use the assets they created to create a new Zelda title altogether.    … Expand
  22. yungkirb
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Very well thought out title. Hours upon hours of gameplay that offers unique encounters every turn. Random monsters, new weapons, different materials, and new mechanics that must be implemented to be successful. I have 2 other friends who play the game; we talk often and none of us have had the exact same experiences so far. I traveled East to begin, another South, the other to the West.Very well thought out title. Hours upon hours of gameplay that offers unique encounters every turn. Random monsters, new weapons, different materials, and new mechanics that must be implemented to be successful. I have 2 other friends who play the game; we talk often and none of us have had the exact same experiences so far. I traveled East to begin, another South, the other to the West. Each of us discovering something new and struggling to hold back from spoiling it to the others. Looking forward to further opportunities and experiences this refreshing game will surely offer.… Expand
  23. Drakkir
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    I never really enjoyed a Zelda game, or open world game. But it seems like combining the two is the magic recipe, because this game is awesome! I fully recommend to anyone, even if inexperienced with gaming overall as it eases in the difficulty very smoothly in the beginning.
  24. Dreizehn
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    This sounds like a marketing add but it's just so true: This game is pure adventure. Is the best adventure game I have ever played in my whole gamer life. Do you see that ruined castle on top of that far far mountain? Well, you can go, just go, just explore and find all the wonders hidden in this wonderful wonderful world.
  25. MaxBraz
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    This is by far the best game I have ever played. I usually don't like games that give you too much freedom, but every discovery in Breath of the Wild is so rewarding that I see myself exploring more and more. Great gameplay, beautiful art style, likable characters and many challenges to keep you playing for weeks.
  26. PlayorNaygames
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    I very, very rarely consider a game a 10, but Zelda is the best open world game since modern open world games became prevalent with the release of GTA 3. This is coming from a guy that doesn't usually like many Zelda games. Breath of the Wild still feels like Zelda in some ways, but forget most of what you knew about Zelda.

    Many of the things that were annoying or clunky were removed    I very, very rarely consider a game a 10, but Zelda is the best open world game since modern open world games became prevalent with the release of GTA 3. This is coming from a guy that doesn't usually like many Zelda games. Breath of the Wild still feels like Zelda in some ways, but forget most of what you knew about Zelda.

    Many of the things that were annoying or clunky were removed from Zelda to make the game more fun (like needing bottles to hold things, now you can just catch and put into your inventory or you can catch fish just by swimming up to them and grabbing them, no need for a fishing pole, ect.).

    The combat is fluid and Dark Souls like (but not hard like DS). The crafting system takes what makes it fun in other games, but still give you useful items if you make a dud. Yes weapons break quickly, but you find new ones all the time and you have other creative ways to slay enemies using your powers or the environment. The are lots of different enemies to fight with different behavior and attacks depending on their element or the weapon they hold.

    The real joy in Zelda is the exploration. Never before has an open-world game felt so intriguing. There's always something interesting right around the corner to discover. This isn't your run of the mill, same repeated crap over and over. I'm continually surprised how often I find or do something that was unexpected and that's what makes the exploration so much fun. The game is great at providing rewards that make you actually want to explore the world, unlike most other open world games.

    The art style is gorgeous even if some of the textures are low resolution. The frame rate can get choppy at times. These things are very minor and don't detract from the experience. The music is a great mix of old and new and is very appropriate and pleasing to listen too. The sound effects are fine and the classics are all there. There is little voice acting (only in cutscenes) and NPCs talk where they make weird noises before they speak like in other Zelda games.

    The story is more fleshed out than other Zelda games. No it's not a Bioware game, but should you explore the main story you'll get a lot of lore and exposition from the many NPCs. I don't want to spoil anything, but it's much better than prior Zelda games.

    The game can be harder than a normal Zelda game at first because the game has a lot of new "rules", but once you get used to it, the game is joy to play. The dungeons are broken up into small shrines, which is an excellent change. The shrine challenges are fun puzzles which are usually moderate difficulty, there were none that I couldn't figure out after trying for a while.

    This game is like Ocarina of Time for N64, a revolution in its time that I expect many games to try and mimic in design going forward. Other open world games simply can't compare because they aren't nearly this much fun to explore. I recommend Breath of the Wild to anyone, all ages and genders.    … Expand
  27. rafa_0
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    The only bad thing about this game is that I play it desiring that it never comes to an end. The good one is that the world is so huge that I think that's gonna last forever.

    One of the best games I've ever played, it's makes me fell anxious while I'm working to get home and play it!
  28. Chofo7
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    El juego es sorprendentemente maravilloso, no se porque hay notas negativas, supongo que son los ignorantes inconformes que no saben degustar de las maravillas de nintendo, son personas resentidas... hablado de zelda, es un juego diferente a los demas zeldas, es de exploracion y de un mundo totalmente abierto, puedes explorar y ver cada rincon con sus bellos graficos. de verdad me encanta...
  29. GrilledYaki
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Minus some issues with frame rates, I was pleasantly surprised with this game. While admittedly a bit tired of the open world style of game, BOTW handles it much better than say far cry or just cause, as you are able to reach every area right out of the gate after finishing up the first area. The AI is reactive and smart, as enemies that may have been benign threats in earlier titles areMinus some issues with frame rates, I was pleasantly surprised with this game. While admittedly a bit tired of the open world style of game, BOTW handles it much better than say far cry or just cause, as you are able to reach every area right out of the gate after finishing up the first area. The AI is reactive and smart, as enemies that may have been benign threats in earlier titles are now more challenging, as they will often kick bombs that you dropped back at you or attack from range if you're far away. The Physics are impressive as updrafts from fire and trees will sometimes fall over while fighting larger enemies or if you chop them down. All in all, I think Nintendo hit a home run with this title and BOTW will likely be praised long after release.… Expand
  30. Bowser914
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    I've never enjoyed open world games but Zelda BotW has changed that completely. The sheer size and how alive the world feels! The experience is better suited on the tv and with a pro controller.
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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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