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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  2. Mixed: 1,176 out of 20981
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  1. Ppeeddrroo
    Aug 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s my first Zelda game that I’ve played an I’m already 100 hours into it… Expand
  2. UUill
    Aug 5, 2021
    10
    Pinnacle. This is the pinnacle of gaming. After four years it is still the pinnacle of gaming. This is still the most beautiful game on the Nintendo Switch. I seriously do not know how they did it. This game helped me get into franchises I hadn't before. This is my favorite game, I don't care how you feel about it, this is my favorite game.
  3. GameReviewer293
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    Just a masterpiece on the switch! This game is difficult enough to be a challenge, and fun enough to keep your from setting your switch down. This is BY FAR the best video game of the 2015-2020 timeframe. If you don’t own this game after 4 years, you need to get it immediately!
  4. Siegfried1292
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    Este juego es tan bonito, tan diverso su mapa y con un toque tan diferenciador con otros mundos abiertos, que incluso sus grandes virtudes hacen palidecer sus defectos.
  5. Spiker2000
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. Game holds your hand about 5% of the time, the rest is up to you. Want to sink 200 hours in exploring the world freeing the divine beasts etc go for it. Want to head straight for ganon with a tree branch and pot lid go for it. Best switch game and one of my favourite games ever.
  6. Boooraa5
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best game that i experienced adventure feeling while playing in copmination with great music,gameplay,AI and shrines with magnificent puzzles… Expand
  7. olive2
    Aug 9, 2021
    10
    I have so many great things to say about this game as it is my favorite video game of all time and it is certainly the game I have played for the longest and I don't know what my 2017 self was thinking when he said that he didn't like it and my opinion changed very quickly but I will say that this was my first Zelda game and i loved the concept of climbing literally anything and theI have so many great things to say about this game as it is my favorite video game of all time and it is certainly the game I have played for the longest and I don't know what my 2017 self was thinking when he said that he didn't like it and my opinion changed very quickly but I will say that this was my first Zelda game and i loved the concept of climbing literally anything and the variety of different and even after 500 hours of the game I still don't think I've seen every weapon. I also love the open world and I don't even think there is a bad region in the game also Link becomes a fashion model and shield surfing is broken so yeah, BOTW is the best game I have ever played and if you are going to buy a Switch this is a must have… Expand
  8. P14T
    Aug 10, 2021
    10
    besides Minecraft and Animal Crossing new Horizons this is my favourite game, i really like it best switch game ever. ive you buy a switch you should definitely buy the Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild
  9. aark_
    Aug 19, 2021
    10
    Breath of the Wild is simply one of the greatest games ever made. Though compared to other titles in the series, the dungeons are lacking, that criticism leaves such a small dent on my enjoyment of this game is doesn't even knock it down one point. This entry is very different to other titles in the series and feels almost like a survival game in a way. If you have a flaming sword and youBreath of the Wild is simply one of the greatest games ever made. Though compared to other titles in the series, the dungeons are lacking, that criticism leaves such a small dent on my enjoyment of this game is doesn't even knock it down one point. This entry is very different to other titles in the series and feels almost like a survival game in a way. If you have a flaming sword and you strike wood, it makes a campfire. If you go out in the snowy mountains, Link's cheeks will get red from the cold. This game has so many small details like that packed into one small cartridge I'm still finding new things every time I boot up the game. Unlike any other Zelda game, weapons break, which, especially early on, makes you think about how you can take on this enemy (or get away) rather then just swinging your sword blindly. In terms of story, its simple. VERY simple. Your objective is to beat Ganon, and you can do that as soon as you finish the tutorial or after you collect all 900 Korok seeds. It's your choice. I think this game will be looked at very fondly in the future, and will be held up alongside Ocarina of Time, as not only one of the greatest Zelda games ever made, but one of the greatest games period.… Expand
  10. Giovannov
    Aug 21, 2021
    9
    Une de mes meilleures expériences AAA switch.
    Fait 3 mois après sa sortie,
    Tout a déjà été dit auparavant, c'est un jeu exceptionnel en casi tout point 9 pour tout ce qu'il a apporté au JV, 8,5 en étant factuel sans prendre en compte le contexte. Les deux mots qui resteront sera : AVENTURE / PLENITUDE J'enlève 1 point pour ces petites choses qui auraient pu rendre l'aventure    Une de mes meilleures expériences AAA switch.
    Fait 3 mois après sa sortie,
    Tout a déjà été dit auparavant, c'est un jeu exceptionnel en casi tout point
    9 pour tout ce qu'il a apporté au JV, 8,5 en étant factuel sans prendre en compte le contexte.
    Les deux mots qui resteront sera : AVENTURE / PLENITUDE
    J'enlève 1 point pour ces petites choses qui auraient pu rendre l'aventure légendaire :
    -Son manque de quêtes secondaires
    -Le sound design > sa BO(cela fait parti du discours et de la vision de l'auteur j’entends mais je suis adepte de grandes immersions sonores et epiques aka. FFXV )
    -Le bestiaire peu varié
    -Inhérent à ce type d'open world : le rythme de la quete.

    Un must have, à faire au moins une fois dans son parcours videoludique    … Expand
  11. LINXYi_can
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    The best video game of the 21st century.
    Incredible open world experience.If Ocarina of Time defines the presentation form of 3D games, then Breath of the Wild can be said to redefine what is truly an open world game.
  12. cloverr_cord
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    This game is an amazing experience for gamers who love Combat, puzzles, or just like to calm down and play a bit. It strives in combat, with many different weapons, and even without weapons, many different ways to kill enemies. The shrines and divine beasts are challenging puzzles that will always bring accomplishment when you beat it. And it’s always great to look at as it has a beautifulThis game is an amazing experience for gamers who love Combat, puzzles, or just like to calm down and play a bit. It strives in combat, with many different weapons, and even without weapons, many different ways to kill enemies. The shrines and divine beasts are challenging puzzles that will always bring accomplishment when you beat it. And it’s always great to look at as it has a beautiful world and graphics. Thanks Nintendo, this might just be the best game you’ve ever made.… Expand
  13. Makskrut30
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good game!


    I love open world games, but Zelda is something.

    If you want to go with a stick and fight the ancient evil, you can do it, if you have an iron object in your hands and there is a thunderstorm on the street, do not hesitate to be struck by lightning, if lightning strikes, then literally for a second your temperature will rise, and Beadle is just a cool dude, and horses oh, those horses are big, and even Zelda's horse.    … Expand
  14. ledoshok
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    -easy?
    -yes.
    -intresting?
    -yes.
    -1287312873617823189273/10?
    -YEEEESSS!!!!!!!
  15. Vlados1Na
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    Просто шикарно, игра показывает нереально проработанный мир, вместе с этим очень много мест для изучения, историй и легенд
  16. sebseb08
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    An amazing game. Amazing graphics (I couldn’t believe that this was a switch game), amazing story and so much to do in terms of side quests and DLC that it will have you occupied for years to come.
  17. rmw408
    Aug 28, 2021
    10
    Everything good about 3D Zelda meets open world. I can't recommend this enough.
  18. Dani_ml
    Aug 28, 2021
    10
    Best game of all time. Second, Ocarina of time. Better than GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2
  19. Gabrielachan
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    Do I need to say anything?
    I mean I do because I need at least 75 characters
  20. Mikymask
    Sep 28, 2021
    9
    Excelente juego cautivador, la caída de frames es lo más gacho del juego si no fuera por eso 10
  21. IAmGood-U
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. So much fun, so much to do. You can get lost in the game for hours. Can't wait for the next one!
  22. Jd30
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    Good game , departure from normal Zelda routine but kinda works …. Weapons durability and rain - as parroted by all , is awful . Relatively steep learning curve but after a few hours a really enjoyable game , graphics are genuinely good , FPS can be somewhat painful at points , gameplay mechanics is where this game shines , have well over 300 hours on it . Would recommend to anyoneGood game , departure from normal Zelda routine but kinda works …. Weapons durability and rain - as parroted by all , is awful . Relatively steep learning curve but after a few hours a really enjoyable game , graphics are genuinely good , FPS can be somewhat painful at points , gameplay mechanics is where this game shines , have well over 300 hours on it . Would recommend to anyone over 10 - anyone younger is going to need constant help… Expand
  23. grimreapersims
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
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  24. ReTyan8457
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    This game is perfect from gameplay, music, graphics. It's hard to find such an attractive game
  25. Gvccf
    Sep 2, 2021
    10
    This game is amazing it’s so fun to rPam around The Ruins of Hyrule and free the Devine Beasts from the clutches of Calamaty Ganon.
  26. XXXD
    Sep 8, 2021
    9
    Este juego es bastante bueno en cuanto a los juegos de Zelda y podría decir que es el mejor juego exclusivo de Nintendo, pero hablando en general el juego tienes sus problemas Como por ejemplo su combate aquí debería decir que yo he jugado el Zelda major as mask y y breaht of the wild y me estoy jugando el Zelda ocarina of time, y el combate es bastante clásico, pero para ser uno de losEste juego es bastante bueno en cuanto a los juegos de Zelda y podría decir que es el mejor juego exclusivo de Nintendo, pero hablando en general el juego tienes sus problemas Como por ejemplo su combate aquí debería decir que yo he jugado el Zelda major as mask y y breaht of the wild y me estoy jugando el Zelda ocarina of time, y el combate es bastante clásico, pero para ser uno de los proyectos mas ambiciosos de Nintendo y siento que el combate hubiese sido renovado, mi otro problema son los Frames ya que en algunas ocasiones el juego bajaba demasiado de Frames (Por pocos segundos pero fue algo que ocurría cada vez que iba a una bestia divina) esto me paso en switch. Pero fuera de todo eso un mundo abierto increíble, entretención constante, dificultad regular.
    Si no haz jugado ningún juego de la saga The Legend Zelda te recomiendo jugar este (Si no tienes switch o WIIU, te recomiendo Major As Mask) ¿Lo recomiendo? ¡SI!    … Expand
  27. DoubleAgod
    Sep 10, 2021
    8
    Very good game, great visuals, atmospheric, yet simplistic music, a pretty good story, and some phenomenal little details to the world. Great bow and elemental combat, along with giving you the the tools to properly strategize and use your environment when tackling enemies. That being said, it does suffer from an unexciting melee combat system, the cutscenes are quite boring, and the worldVery good game, great visuals, atmospheric, yet simplistic music, a pretty good story, and some phenomenal little details to the world. Great bow and elemental combat, along with giving you the the tools to properly strategize and use your environment when tackling enemies. That being said, it does suffer from an unexciting melee combat system, the cutscenes are quite boring, and the world itself, as beautiful and atmospheric as it is, can feel vapid at times with repetitive awards and enemies.… Expand
  28. gutobmh2
    Sep 11, 2021
    10
    Esse jogo é perfeito em absolutamente tudo! E é com certeza o melhor jogo já feito na história.
  29. Joe22
    Sep 11, 2021
    10
    Such a great game deserves much better spot on list. I need more letters soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!
  30. Non_Royal
    Sep 14, 2021
    8
    The game was good. I did not regret the 31 hour of my life spent on it. But the slow start was throwing me off the game to actually see it's beauty. took me like 5 tries until I managed to get into it
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#1 Best Switch Game of 2017
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#1 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2017
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#1 Most Shared Switch Game of 2017

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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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