The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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  1. Sus1216
    Jul 15, 2020
    5
    Nunca he sido fan de la saga Zelda ni jugué a los anteriores. Breath of the Wild iba a ser el primero al que iba a jugar. Debo decir, que a mí, la experiencia, no fue muy bien. A nivel artístico y gráfico es muy bonito y los personajes igual. La BSO también es muy buena. Mi problema es el resto. La historia no es que esté muy allá, siendo los puntos fuertes las mazmorras de las bestias yNunca he sido fan de la saga Zelda ni jugué a los anteriores. Breath of the Wild iba a ser el primero al que iba a jugar. Debo decir, que a mí, la experiencia, no fue muy bien. A nivel artístico y gráfico es muy bonito y los personajes igual. La BSO también es muy buena. Mi problema es el resto. La historia no es que esté muy allá, siendo los puntos fuertes las mazmorras de las bestias y consiguiendo los poderes para avanzar en la historia. Otro punto negativo es que puedas ir a por el jefe final desde el comienzo, lo que es un suicidio, pero se puede hacer, prefiero algo más guiado y lineal que te suelten en un mundo abierto y apañate tú como puedas. Otro tema es que las armas se rompan. Lo siento, no puedo con eso. Entiendo que las armas más endebles se destruyan, pero las espadas más duras y útiles que también se rompan me parece una estupidez. En cuanto a las secundarias, son las típicas que o las haces con guía o no las encuentras al igual que con algunas soluciones de los templos donde consigues corazones y resistencia. Otro punto negativo que le veo es el combate, muy simple y aburrido que consiste en salto, esquive y golpear y encima añade que se te rompa el arma. No lo aguanto. Con eso, mi experiencia se va al carajo. ¿Le daría una segunda oportunidad? Podría. Pero de momento, no lo toco ni con un palo.… Expand
  2. myhorse2
    Apr 10, 2021
    10
    This is my favourite game and the best game of all time! My indie-head ego is so zealous right now.
  3. Pollaris
    Jul 12, 2023
    8
    Didn’t feel like Zelda. It felt like a bunch of games that I have already played.
  4. kevinavelare
    Jul 11, 2023
    9
    El juego tiene algunos bajones de FPS en ciertos lugares como el bosque Kolog y la Cuidad de los Ornis.
  5. Cacasecaxxx
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    Este juego es una autentica obra maestra, los gráficos son hermosos, la historia aunque oculta se cuenta desde los recuerdos, personajes y sobre todo, el mapa, este ultimo habla por si solo.
    El nivel de detalle y la cantidad de contenido de este juego es fantástica y es la evolución lógica de la saga de Zelda, un magnifico juego que te da libertad desde que terminas el tutorial, un    Este juego es una autentica obra maestra, los gráficos son hermosos, la historia aunque oculta se cuenta desde los recuerdos, personajes y sobre todo, el mapa, este ultimo habla por si solo.
    El nivel de detalle y la cantidad de contenido de este juego es fantástica y es la evolución lógica de la saga de Zelda, un magnifico juego que te da libertad desde que terminas el tutorial, un tutorial que se sale de lo básico y te deja descubrir y explorar de forma intuitiva y por ti mismo, sin mensajes intrusivos.
    Una obra maestra y un MUST-PLAY    … Expand
  6. KaS36
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece. Currently enjoying TOTK but realized I had never reviewed this. So I'll be the 20000th review here!
  7. Gastly67
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Es la obra maestra de la Nintendo Switch, es el juego que perfecto de la saga ZELDA, jamas te aburres de jugar, su historia es brutal
  8. SaltySalmon
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    This is one of the best games of all time. This is the game that convinced me that open world games could be good. Some people will complain about things like dungeons or story but there is plenty of story and this game also has many small dungeons and a few large ones as well. This game is better than Ocarina Of Time.
  9. Urrmomgoi
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
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  10. Onyxar
    Jul 19, 2023
    7
    Zelda: BotW from 2023 perspective
    Just got myself a new Switch OLED Zelda TotK edition because of how beautiful it is. The last time I played Nintendo games was in prime of Nintendo DS.
    There were 3 reasons for buying Switch - BotW, Mario Odyssey and TotK. And now the 1st one is completed. I play only major GOTY-type games. No Assassins creeds-like sandboxes and other trash they publish    Zelda: BotW from 2023 perspective
    Just got myself a new Switch OLED Zelda TotK edition because of how beautiful it is. The last time I played Nintendo games was in prime of Nintendo DS.
    There were 3 reasons for buying Switch - BotW, Mario Odyssey and TotK. And now the 1st one is completed.
    I play only major GOTY-type games. No Assassins creeds-like sandboxes and other trash they publish each and every year. Don’t have time for worst.
    I enjoy powerful stories. That’s why I like GoW and The Last of Us diologies. Both parts of Red Dead Redemption, Disco Elysium, Control, Guardians of the Galaxy, It Takes Two and so on. So I had my expectations high, considering this game is the best one on Switch.
    Yes, I’ve heard that story wise BotW is weak. Not that it’s weak - there’s just almost no story. Nothing interesting in both - the main story and side-quests. Graphics - I’ll be quick. It still has style, I’ve enjoyed it in handheld mode - never had an urge to play on TV. Had a glimpse once and never repeated that mistake - low res PS2 level textures and certain “squareness” is what you will get.
    Gameplay. I’ll call Zelda game an open world puzzle game. That’s what it is. Temples - puzzles, main 4 objectives in the whole game - puzzles. Battles are primitive and I’ve tried to avoid them mostly. Bosses are easier than some above the average enemies. Interaction with the world and temples - physics based puzzles. Fire, gravity, magnetism etc. And, listen up, the main and most important game feature is that…you can climb everything. Yeah - that’s satisfying. And lots of travelling. Unfortunately, after RDR2 most of games’ worlds feel dead and empty. The same with BotW. Yeah, there were some animals here and there, I’ve met a few NPCs. Still world felt mostly as a huge dead territory. Beautiful, colourful and dead.
    Conclusion. Do ability to climb everything (except in Temples) and lots of puzzles make Zelda one of the best games ever created? Certainly not. It was my impression that people, who still put this game on the pedestal, play mostly Nintendo games and/or missed all the major titles since 2017. However in 2017, I suppose, it was pretty above average. Right now the 60+ hours experience from BotW haven’t convinced me to play TotK and Mario Odyssey and just to sell the Switch. Maybe I could just check those later on Deck or…^^    … Expand
  11. Cormacd69
    Mar 8, 2021
    10
    A hugely enjoyable masterpiece that can be picked up and enjoyed for 20 minutes or picked up and enjoyed for 3 hours. Everything about Breath of the Wild is perfect, the atmosphere, the world, the combat, the characters, need I go on? Breath of the Wild is a game that redefines the open world genre, if you can see it in Breath of the Wild, the chances are you can go there. That alone addsA hugely enjoyable masterpiece that can be picked up and enjoyed for 20 minutes or picked up and enjoyed for 3 hours. Everything about Breath of the Wild is perfect, the atmosphere, the world, the combat, the characters, need I go on? Breath of the Wild is a game that redefines the open world genre, if you can see it in Breath of the Wild, the chances are you can go there. That alone adds so much depth to the game, I was wandering into a valley on one of my early playthroughs when I encountered an ancient temple built into the valley, there was no sign on the map of it, but because I took the time to explore, I was rewarded. Breath of the Wild is, and likely always will be, the game that defines the Switch era.… Expand
  12. KubaRoman
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    It somehow reinvents the series while maintaining all the things that made you fall in love with it in the first place. The risks taken here by Nintendo could've easily blown up in their face, but you're immediately wrapped up in this world. The learning curve is tough, but incredibly satisfying. The first time you run into a Guardian, you wonder how you'll ever be able to defeat one. ByIt somehow reinvents the series while maintaining all the things that made you fall in love with it in the first place. The risks taken here by Nintendo could've easily blown up in their face, but you're immediately wrapped up in this world. The learning curve is tough, but incredibly satisfying. The first time you run into a Guardian, you wonder how you'll ever be able to defeat one. By the end, you're clamoring to find more so you can stock up on valuable parts. Nintendo once again proves that the "power" of your console is irrelevant when you're able to provide once in a generation experiences like "Breath of the Wild". There aren't many 10's in gaming history, but this is one of them.… Expand
  13. UrielGurdian
    May 25, 2021
    4
    Me pareció un juego demasiado aburrido, un juego donde literalmente tienes que caminar muchísimo y explorar obligatoriamente si se quiere avanzar en la historia y culminar el juego.
    Lo único que me entretuvo del juego fueron los puzzle en los santuarios, enfrentamientos con jefes finales y los detalles que tiene el juego.
  14. en1gma
    Mar 11, 2021
    10
    This game transcends Zelda making it one of if not the best one in the series. The open world concept was a risky move by the developers, but it ended up to be so rewarding. The world is beautiful, the gameplay is excellent, puzzles are challenging, exploration is amazing, and there's so much content in this game that its worth paying 60 dollars for it.
  15. anonymous1112
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    A perfect RPG, nice graphics for switch, large open world, never got a single crash.
  16. Javierus
    May 29, 2023
    10
    Juego increíblemente renobador, un mundo abierto con una gran libertad y revolucionario. Para mi una gran experiencia
  17. Baltaj
    Mar 22, 2022
    10
    This game was my first of the Zelda series and definitely my favourite game of all time. I enjoyed this game with no end. The only things I don’t like are the rain and the fact that there is no post-game. The flaws don’t ruin the game because the gameplay and other good parts compensate for these flaws.
  18. Wwilliams23
    Nov 6, 2020
    8
    I played and beat BOTW, and as a lifelong Zelda fan, I must say, it's one of the best, but not the best. That title, in my opinion, belongs to The Wind Waker, closely followed by Ocarina of Time. This new open world approach has its pros and cons. On the good side, it's massive, and discovering towns and enemies is always fun. On the bad side, it can feel empty and bland at times. That'sI played and beat BOTW, and as a lifelong Zelda fan, I must say, it's one of the best, but not the best. That title, in my opinion, belongs to The Wind Waker, closely followed by Ocarina of Time. This new open world approach has its pros and cons. On the good side, it's massive, and discovering towns and enemies is always fun. On the bad side, it can feel empty and bland at times. That's understandable given the Switch hardware. But then again, look at Witcher 3 on Switch. The weapon breaking doesn't strike my fancy although many players seem to like it. The story is quite weak compared to games past, in my opinion. Sure, we get voice acting, but it's still lacks the narrative punch of games like Skyward Sword or Wind Waker. I also found the final boss to be a bit unsatisfying. The side missions were better than the main story, in my eyes. I also would have liked a post-game, because once you beat it, you just kind of "restart" the final section. Despite its glaring flaws, it still stands as a solid Zelda game, just not the revolutionary one many claim it to be.… Expand
  19. Pbesfamille
    Feb 2, 2021
    10
    This game is amazing.
    The art, character design and atmosphere are beautiful. The game mechanics are well designed and quite simple; that together with the freedom that the game gives from almost the beginning leads to one being able to solve problems or win battles in many different ways. And when one becomes better acquainted with these mechanics and finds himself in situations that    This game is amazing.
    The art, character design and atmosphere are beautiful. The game mechanics are well designed and quite simple; that together with the freedom that the game gives from almost the beginning leads to one being able to solve problems or win battles in many different ways. And when one becomes better acquainted with these mechanics and finds himself in situations that require ingenuity, the level design supports the player in finding their own way to achieve their goal. Thanks to this, one feels that he is always progressing and that he has an impact in the open world.
    I've never played a Zelda title before, so I can't tell if they made things like the camera, combat system, or puzzles better or worse. But this game, by itself, seems to me to handle them very well overall. Because the camera doesn't work very well in close quarters, combat can get monotonous (hit, shield, dodge in their attack, hit) and kolog puzzles become easy and repetitive. But the game does not have many closed places, it changes enemies to avoid being repetitive and the puzzles are totally optional in case one wants more saddlebag space. This is why I think the designers knew about these annoyances when playing, and designed the game well so that they do not become major annoyances.
    It is true that some areas of the game lower the FPS a lot, but it's a Switch and I use it not for the graphics or the speed, but for the games. And I would say that Zelda Breath of the Wild is so good, it's worth buying the console to experience it.

    PS: I killed my horse angrily because he didn't jump over a puddle and I feel like I'm going to hell.    … Expand
  20. Vados07
    Jul 27, 2022
    10
    BotW is simply astonishing. The few nitpicks that the moronic 0/10 voters like to exaggerate pale in comparison to what this game does right. Compared to other Zelda games, BotW massively improved issues that plagued the franchise for more than two decades.
    Stronger enemies that deal more damage, a structure that allows for more freedom and creativity, movement that's fast and fluent,    BotW is simply astonishing. The few nitpicks that the moronic 0/10 voters like to exaggerate pale in comparison to what this game does right. Compared to other Zelda games, BotW massively improved issues that plagued the franchise for more than two decades.
    Stronger enemies that deal more damage, a structure that allows for more freedom and creativity, movement that's fast and fluent, items that don't get useless after their respective dungeon and a story that doesn't halt your progress and actively makes you explore the world to find out exactly what happened in it, all makes BotW a true masterpiece    … Expand
  21. odis1232
    Nov 25, 2021
    5
    Is is the perfect game.Is is the perfect game.Is is the perfect game.Is is the perfect game.Is is the perfect game.Is is the perfect game.
  22. futureP
    Jul 19, 2023
    10
    Tag this game.
    I'm preparing to play this game, but I haven't started playing yet. I'm just tagging this game so that I can find it easily when I play it in the future.
  23. realkinko
    Jan 29, 2022
    10
    I don't know how I could give this game less than a perfect score.

    Is it absolutely perfect? No, but no game is. It is, however, a masterpiece. It reinvents the legendary Zelda franchise in a way that only Ocarina of Time has done before - and it does so beautifully. Positives: - Graphics are amazing. This really is a beautiful game. - Greatest game ever made with exploration in    I don't know how I could give this game less than a perfect score.

    Is it absolutely perfect? No, but no game is. It is, however, a masterpiece. It reinvents the legendary Zelda franchise in a way that only Ocarina of Time has done before - and it does so beautifully.

    Positives:
    - Graphics are amazing. This really is a beautiful game.
    - Greatest game ever made with exploration in mind
    - Fun shrines and puzzles (though not particularly hard)
    - Great combat
    - Gameplay
    - The stamina bar might be the greatest addition to the game since 3D. It allows you to gradually explore the world while keeping the sense of freedom intact from first minutes to the last.

    Negatives
    - Great music, but there's definitely too little of it.
    - Tedious (but kind of fun) cooking system. QOL changes would be appreciated.
    - Weapon durability. I get the system, and I don't absolutely hate it, because it teaches you to value your gear in a way that you wouldn't otherwise - but they could at least double the durability and keep that same sense of joy whenever you find a new (good) weapon.
    - The ending was definitely lackluster. I was intrigued the entire game, which is why the ending left me feeling a bit unsatisfied.    … Expand
  24. Djpoling214
    Dec 5, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece. What else is there to say?

    My only complaint would be the dungeon design and boss fights.
  25. Black_S
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I really like how Nintendo created this world. I like that weapons are not immortal and they break. I always wondered what other weapon I would find. It's the most realistic world of all the open-words I've played so far.

    It is 10 for me. Sorry but cannot give it different number.
  26. AngelDavid123
    Oct 8, 2020
    10
    Sinceramente Una verdadera obre de arte, La historia entre lazada con todos los juegos y sus respectivas líneas temporales con infinidad de referencias, banda sonora realmente hermosa ambientando a la perfección la sensación de soledad y amor por la naturaleza concentrándote con el ambiente inmersivo de su mundo rico en vida y movimiento, Un aspecto visual increíble y sutil con sus coloresSinceramente Una verdadera obre de arte, La historia entre lazada con todos los juegos y sus respectivas líneas temporales con infinidad de referencias, banda sonora realmente hermosa ambientando a la perfección la sensación de soledad y amor por la naturaleza concentrándote con el ambiente inmersivo de su mundo rico en vida y movimiento, Un aspecto visual increíble y sutil con sus colores hermosos que te atrapan sinceramente único en la historia de los videojuegos, Una físicas increíbles las mejores que he visto en mi vida, Interactuando literalmente con cualquier cosa en el ambiente 'realmente impresionante ese nivel de realismo' la exploración es increíble nunca te cansas de encontrar recursos armas ropa etc. es como si tuvieras una infinidad de cosas por hacer y no se hace repetitivo, Misiones secundarias muy bien logradas y buena interacciones con personajes secundarios. El mecanismo de las mini mazmorras es bastante original para conseguir resistencia y corazones me sorprendió bastante este viniendo de la saga Zelda la cual en su mayoría se obtiene en mazmorras obligatorias y exploración del mapa profundamente en bastante inmersivo en ese aspecto y nada mas que decir el juego tiene su 10/10 muy merecido y sinceramente un juego hecho con amor y dedicación porque desarrollar un mundo así de vivo debe llevar un trabajo muy fuerte y constante.… Expand
  27. Loyalwins
    Aug 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While Breath of the wild was one of the greatest games of 2017. Looking back 3 years later, while great, flaws have made themselves visible. For example the seemingly empty world. While the land of Hyrule was destroyed 100 years before the events of the game. Villages could've rebuilt themselves. However it is still a brilliant game , with many things to do and collect. Not to mention that you can just mess around and you might find something nice like the games 120 shrines (12 more including DLC). Or 900 korok puzzles . So if you're getting a switch now definitely pick it up.… Expand
  28. KirbyGaming
    Jan 5, 2021
    8
    good storie, good realism into elements and combat, boss are easy to cheese and give ( even with minimun equipement ) any challenge when you know how to defeated them, open world is just amazing ( i wish every nintendo and playstation have that big of a world to explored ), trials are both easy and sometime a pain to unlock. in general, pretty good zelda game to play if your just want togood storie, good realism into elements and combat, boss are easy to cheese and give ( even with minimun equipement ) any challenge when you know how to defeated them, open world is just amazing ( i wish every nintendo and playstation have that big of a world to explored ), trials are both easy and sometime a pain to unlock. in general, pretty good zelda game to play if your just want to play and explore at you own time… Expand
  29. TalalA
    Oct 12, 2020
    10
    best game to exist period. best game to exist period. best game to exist period. best game to exist period. best game to exist period. best game to exist period. best game to exist period. best game to exist period. best game to exist period. best game to exist period. best game to exist period.
  30. AjmiAhmed
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    Best Game All time ,, From the beginning of exploring and solving puzzles “shrines” till defeating the Enemies. By collecting weapons and naturals from an amazing open world. Customizing Link to fit unique challenges and rewarding system with special skills and power of health and stamina.. This Game contains the perfect physics to reach areas and do things you will never imagine how theyBest Game All time ,, From the beginning of exploring and solving puzzles “shrines” till defeating the Enemies. By collecting weapons and naturals from an amazing open world. Customizing Link to fit unique challenges and rewarding system with special skills and power of health and stamina.. This Game contains the perfect physics to reach areas and do things you will never imagine how they put it all simple and charming.… Expand
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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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