The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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  1. theultimatewr
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    i just can say: "GAME OFF THE YEAR".
    Nintendo did awesome in this game, you can play it for hour an hour,
    if you have nintendo switch, you SHOULD buy this game,
    if you have not switch ... you should buy for this game .
  2. peropify
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Breath of the Wild is one of the first open world games that I can sit down and play for hours on end without getting dull. There is just so much content at every corner, the puzzles are interesting and just complex enough not to make you want to put down the game, the mechanics in every aspect of the game are superb (you train a horse almost how you normally would in real life), itBreath of the Wild is one of the first open world games that I can sit down and play for hours on end without getting dull. There is just so much content at every corner, the puzzles are interesting and just complex enough not to make you want to put down the game, the mechanics in every aspect of the game are superb (you train a horse almost how you normally would in real life), it doesn't hold your hand every step of the way. People that give this a low rating either complain about the genre style of the game that doesn't match their tastes or complain about the enemy variety. There are minor problems with the enemy AI (like them getting stuck on a pole), but the various small intricacies and level of variety available are staggering, not to mention the amount of ways to defeat them are almost endless (Blowing up nearby explosive barrel at an enemy camp, no explosive barrel? Roll a huge boulder over their heads. No huge boulder? Light the tall grass theyre sitting in on fire. Raining? Tie a bomb onto an octoballon to float in the air, blow it above their camp using a leaf you found while chopping down a tree, pop the ballon with an arrow and detonate.) The game is a masterpiece - and there must be some appreciation for what the game has achieved in this day and age of gaming.... Definitely doesn't deserve a 0 based on production value alone..... Sigh some people.… Expand
  3. HappyHermyHype
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    The best video game I ever played. It's one of those rare Games that you don't want to end. Even if you can walk to the final boss at any moment you don't want to. You just want to continue playing :) That says a lot.
  4. ReDead12
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    No hagáis ni puto caso de las malas reviews que escribe la gente envidiosa para bajarle la nota. Es uno de mis juegos favoritos (por debajo del oot) Un gran cambio en relacion con los demas zeldas. Muy recomendado
  5. SuperMarvelnerd
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    This game is mind blowing. Not only is it the best Zelda game of all time, It is literally the best game I have ever played. The world is so vast, it is filled with Amazing creatures and interesting characters. It has witty dialogue, and may I mention that the world IS SO **** BEAUTIFUL!!!!!, The combat is challenging and I never got bored of it, same goes for the puzzles which is not aThis game is mind blowing. Not only is it the best Zelda game of all time, It is literally the best game I have ever played. The world is so vast, it is filled with Amazing creatures and interesting characters. It has witty dialogue, and may I mention that the world IS SO **** BEAUTIFUL!!!!!, The combat is challenging and I never got bored of it, same goes for the puzzles which is not a surprise since it is a Zelda game, And. a very interesting incarnation of ganon. It is easily my favorite game of all time and easily game of the year.… Expand
  6. RadioboyMeta
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Each meter of the mapping of Breath of the Wild, every moment, is full of adventure spirit and substantial activities that give more depth to the history and universe of the video game.

    Never before a game had such masterful balance between mechanics and narrative. That is, all the playable options it offers (magic, physical powers, buried places, etc.) have a why, a reason to be within    Each meter of the mapping of Breath of the Wild, every moment, is full of adventure spirit and substantial activities that give more depth to the history and universe of the video game.

    Never before a game had such masterful balance between mechanics and narrative. That is, all the playable options it offers (magic, physical powers, buried places, etc.) have a why, a reason to be within the story.

    Never before has a sandbox style game given such freedom when it comes to traversing the map. The only limits are your experience (both stamina and hearts) and the things the world gives you (armor, shields, clothing, ingredients, metals, ...). Only you decide how and when.

    In Breath of the Wild you will not spend a second without doing something substantial and fun. It is the ultimate open world game.    … Expand
  7. BigEvilSquirrel
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    5 out of 5.
    This is quite possibly the best game I have ever played. I have gone back and played Breath of the Wild multiple times now, and I’m still enjoying it. I cannot recommend this game enough, I will admit that it is light on story, but the game itself makes up for it with plenty to explore and things to do. One of the greatest of all time.
  8. AlexStrim
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    since user reviews have become a parody on metacritic, i give it a 10/10 because 10 is my fav. number. Besides that, the game brings a feeling of discovery you will not experience anywhere else. its pure Nintendo Magic
  9. bfsm99
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    O jogo que redefiniu a definição de mundo aberto nos jogos. O jogo te dá liberdade total, desde o início, e deixa o jogador, jogar como quiser, do jeito que quiser, quando quiser, é simplesmente incrível!
  10. Gosmel_Halo
    Jul 28, 2019
    10
    Depois de 545 horas de jogo, eu posso falar, esse jogo é REALMENTE MUITO BOM. Eu sou um fã de longa data da série Zelda e é incrível como a cada jogo a Nintendo consegue se superar. Recomendo para todos os fãs de Zelda a jogarem este jogo, até mesmo aqueles entusiastas de RPG. Esse jogo é tão bom que abriu nova linha do tempo.
  11. MaddRob
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Breath of the Wild is breath taking. It oozes the love that was poured into its development. Its polish and attention to detail are something no often seen in todays gaming landscape. This is a must play for any gamer.
  12. ElvisPresley321
    Jan 5, 2020
    10
    Breath Of The Wild and Links Awakening are masterpiecies! Cant wait for the future!
  13. lrobert
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Nintendo is BACK! BotW IS THE ZELDA GAME. It is even better than Ocarina of Time, AND THAT MEANS A LOT.

    It's beautiful, it's long, has an amazing gameplay and of course, is fun.
  14. MeTheNinja
    May 11, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a fantastic game. That's literally all I have to say

    Well maybe I'll say more...

    The game starts off with an old man who gives information about the shrines and temples, and tells you to get all four shrines in the plateau. In those four shrines, you get special abilities such as magnesis, which helps you move metal objects with your shieka slate, or stasis, which freezes guardians, gears, and other enemies. The best part about this is that you can go to any of these shrines in any order you desire. After obtaining all 4 shrines, the old man tells you to go to the center of the shrines, which leads to a church. At the top of the church, you'll find the old man, who explains that he used too be king of Hyrule, and that Zedla has been keeping Calamity Ganon from reaching full power. He tells Link that he's the chosen one, tells you to go to find Impa in a village. From here on the choice in up to you. You can either go find Impa. Or go to Hyrule and die a bunch like I did. When you find Impa you screw this Im bored. You go find Impa, she tells you about the 4 divine beasts you kill em and the all like oh **** but the people who are ancestrs are like oh ye and you can like get miphas grace which won let you die or daruks protection which sounds like a condom to protect you from **** so after you kill em all you go to hyrule kill ganon but b4 u do that you have to get all 120 shrines and all the memories. Gameplay is great, you can choose from a variety of weapons like the Knight's Broadsword, Dragonbone Moblin Club, to a Savage Lynel Sword. Im tired it's **** 3:00AM ALRIGHT I WANNA GO TO SLEEP If you like Zelda, get it, if you dont like Zelda get it.. there    … Expand
  15. jocariba
    Mar 18, 2017
    10
    Un juego mágico, no podría tener mejor jugabilidad, un antes y un después en la historia de los videojuegos, el primer juego que realmente es mundo abierto, con posibilidades prácticamente ilimitadas.
  16. ke3bz
    May 30, 2017
    10
    Giving the Legend of Zelda a world this big, making it live and breathe then giving you absolute freedom to explore was exactly what the series needed. The story is beautifully crafted to focus on Princess Zelda as you work to regain the memories you've lost over the last century while everyone you run into has heard tale of your exploits even you can't recall. Enemies are numerous andGiving the Legend of Zelda a world this big, making it live and breathe then giving you absolute freedom to explore was exactly what the series needed. The story is beautifully crafted to focus on Princess Zelda as you work to regain the memories you've lost over the last century while everyone you run into has heard tale of your exploits even you can't recall. Enemies are numerous and challenging and combat is punishing, versatile and rewarding. Dungeons and boss fights are no longer tied to a linear path of progression or ""Dungeon Specific Items," but rather wit and intuition to utilize the tools at your disposal as you analyze the latest block to your progression. Each character has a great backstory and each town carries its fair share of tasks to complete as the player pleases. The game never peaked and always impressed, ending at the Castle and leaving an impression as one of the greatest games ever created.… Expand
  17. Cymruan
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    I've now beaten the main storyline, I've got plenty to keep me coming back to finish the rest of the shrines, and find the koroks. It's been a really fun game that I've not been able to put down. Loving the new direction for Zelda and looking forward to the DLC in the coming months. I'd happily recommend this game to anyone that likes zelda or open world games.
  18. svensonic1
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    In 1 word: GOTY.
    The game is so far looking amazing and I can't wait till I have the oppurtunity to play the game as soon as the game is available to me :)
  19. Truenid
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Una demostracion de que nintendo aun tiene mucho que dar y un llamado a otras compañias para tomar riesgos y llegar mas alla de la zona de comfort, esperemos que nintendo switch tenga mas juegos asi de buenos
  20. SovereignJerk
    Jun 23, 2017
    10
    I will first say I haven't beat the game, but I have put in over 100 hours. It's quite possibly the best game I've ever played in my 20 some odd years of being a gamer. Definitely the best Zelda. It is more similar to the very first Zelda game in terms of being dropped into a massive world with no hand holding. It breaks away from traditional Zelda style, but manages to do so withoutI will first say I haven't beat the game, but I have put in over 100 hours. It's quite possibly the best game I've ever played in my 20 some odd years of being a gamer. Definitely the best Zelda. It is more similar to the very first Zelda game in terms of being dropped into a massive world with no hand holding. It breaks away from traditional Zelda style, but manages to do so without ruining the core Zelda experience. Aside from all that, it is the best open-world game I've ever played. Every game with an open-world from now on has to compete with Hyrule as it is presented in this game. It will be no easy task to outdo this game. A real gem. Truly the hallmark of excellence.… Expand
  21. Steide56
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    I have rarley, if ever, felt such freedom and creativity in playing a game. The game lets you experiment with so many different mechanics and whenever you think something SHOULD work it usually does. Cut down a tree, throw the gathered firewood somewhere, use a fire arrow to light it, take out a wodden club, let it catch fire, use it to burn some grass, let the warm stream of air emittedI have rarley, if ever, felt such freedom and creativity in playing a game. The game lets you experiment with so many different mechanics and whenever you think something SHOULD work it usually does. Cut down a tree, throw the gathered firewood somewhere, use a fire arrow to light it, take out a wodden club, let it catch fire, use it to burn some grass, let the warm stream of air emitted from the grass take you into the sky with your paraglider, glide some distance to a mokoblin stronghold, drop down, use the mid-air bullet time to shoot the first mokoblin on watchout in the head, surf down a slope on your shield while you fire arrows at the surprised creatures legolas style. I LOVE IT!!!… Expand
  22. dislexicpotato
    Feb 10, 2019
    10
    Was never a big fan of Zelda before this game, with an amazing open world that has so much to discover with so much to do and so much to see Nintendo made a game that everyone should experience, Currently the best game on the Switch and I doubt anything will be able to overtake it. The game is not perfect however with some minor nitpicks such as the frame rate.
  23. BreakingBadBR
    Mar 26, 2017
    10
    This game is amazing. It's beautiful and It's so fun I just could not put it down. I love going around and exploring and doing the side quests. The gameplay changed things up from previous Zelda games and its great. The music is fantastic. It's just a great game. I love it.
  24. SirEpicPigeon
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    I'm in love. This game isn't just a good Zelda game, it's an amazing free roaming experience in general. The freedom and sense of exploring they give you is beyond imagination. Yes I am a big Nintendo fan and I want them to succeed but(!), this game exceeded even the expectations of the Hype train.
  25. AsesinoG3000
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Breath of the Wild broke a lot of records in the history of gaming. By that, I mean it is most likely impossible to find one thing wrong with this game. It's like Nintendo took the base of Ocarina of Time and modernize it to make it look like this game over here. This is why Nintendo will forever remain in my heart no matter where it all goes. I'm telling you this, Breath of the Wild hasBreath of the Wild broke a lot of records in the history of gaming. By that, I mean it is most likely impossible to find one thing wrong with this game. It's like Nintendo took the base of Ocarina of Time and modernize it to make it look like this game over here. This is why Nintendo will forever remain in my heart no matter where it all goes. I'm telling you this, Breath of the Wild has everything... yes, every... single... thing that made Ocarina of Time look like a masterpiece. This is the lost brother of Ocarina of Time and the true brother Ocarina of Time will ever need. Just go buy this game, it wants your money so bad, it wants you to play it so bad, it wants to be your local friend literally bad. I'll be waiting until you get this game. wow… Expand
  26. Gawillamon
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Probably the best video game I've ever played in my entire life. The sense of adventure is as big as the world. Negative reviewers and trolls be butt-hurt.
  27. Grubhead
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Excellent game! No, it may not be perfect for everyone, but what game is? It saddens me to see that there are now many 0-3 scores by users who, instead of giving their honest score value, seem to be rating it very low on purpose just to throw off the high score reviews.

    To quote a TIME Magazie article: "...Exploring its expansive collage of verdant, gelid and sun-scorched zones is akin    Excellent game! No, it may not be perfect for everyone, but what game is? It saddens me to see that there are now many 0-3 scores by users who, instead of giving their honest score value, seem to be rating it very low on purpose just to throw off the high score reviews.

    To quote a TIME Magazie article: "...Exploring its expansive collage of verdant, gelid and sun-scorched zones is akin to tromping onto the set of a painterly Studio Ghibli film. It's like nothing else Nintendo has made, an experience so simultaneously prodigious and accomplished that it feels like a mind-blowing mic drop to the sort of "open world" games (Grand Theft Auto V, The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim, The Witcher 3) the industry seems bent on proliferating...." - http://time.com/4683122/zelda-breath-of-the-wild-review/

    I have played games on many systems since my Vectrex back in the early 80's...plenty of genres and more time than I should have. I definitely give this a 10/10 rating. I really have no complaints other than wanting to play it every chance I get. :) I have played most of the Zelda games and they have kept many recognizable elements from the series.

    Just when I think this game has shown me all it can, I am surprised again. This has happened numerous times and I am not yet half way through exploring the world.

    For those who are rating it a 0 or 1 just because of one or two things, please stop skewing the stats just because you want to spite other people. I am giving an honest 10/10 because this game truly has blown my expectations away, from the epic battles to the subtle environmental background sounds...this is truly an immersive experience allowing me to create my customized journey through Nintendo's epic story.    … Expand
  28. er1c77
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Botw é o melhor trabalho já apresentado em toda a historia da industria de video games, espero q a nintendo volte a se uma marca popular, e que todos os gamers de hj tenham a oportunidade de jogar essa obra-prima, os jogadores antigos retornem ao mundo de Hyrule, não sei qual será o novo padrão de qualidade para games a parti de agora, só espero q todos os estúdios aprendam com nintendo,Botw é o melhor trabalho já apresentado em toda a historia da industria de video games, espero q a nintendo volte a se uma marca popular, e que todos os gamers de hj tenham a oportunidade de jogar essa obra-prima, os jogadores antigos retornem ao mundo de Hyrule, não sei qual será o novo padrão de qualidade para games a parti de agora, só espero q todos os estúdios aprendam com nintendo, que o que queremos são jogo inteligentes, fantásticos e que nos permita descobri, que realmente respeite a nossa capacidade intelectual, chega de gráficos apenas.… Expand
  29. MEANTOCOELSPRYO
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Dont check the user rate for this one because its full of salty sonyers,This game is probably the best game of all history of gaming even above zelda ocarina of time which its my favourite,but right now only for the nostalgia factor because this game its better.Graphics are beautiful and the fps drops are not that common so dont trust all the bad notes that this game is getting in theDont check the user rate for this one because its full of salty sonyers,This game is probably the best game of all history of gaming even above zelda ocarina of time which its my favourite,but right now only for the nostalgia factor because this game its better.Graphics are beautiful and the fps drops are not that common so dont trust all the bad notes that this game is getting in the users,BECAUSE ITS A PERFECT GAME AND SONYERS ARE JEALOUS… Expand
  30. DjowBrito
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Breath of the Wild is still very much a traditional Zelda adventure at its heart. Smart puzzles, dungeon-dwelling bosses, charming characters, and imaginative storytelling are still on the agenda. In fact, thanks to inspired new powers spawned from the mysterious Sheika Slate, puzzle-filled Shrines, brilliantly crafted enemy encounters, and a beautiful world brimming with life, the game'sBreath of the Wild is still very much a traditional Zelda adventure at its heart. Smart puzzles, dungeon-dwelling bosses, charming characters, and imaginative storytelling are still on the agenda. In fact, thanks to inspired new powers spawned from the mysterious Sheika Slate, puzzle-filled Shrines, brilliantly crafted enemy encounters, and a beautiful world brimming with life, the game's more familiar beats are better than ever.… 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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