The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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  1. focusjules
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Breath of the wild ist auf den Punkt gebracht ein grandioses Spiel. Zwar sind meiner Meinung nach die Quest in The Witcher 3 etwas einfallsreicher und insgesamt spannender, doch kann das neue Zelda insbesondere durch seine grandiose Spielwelt auftrumpfen, die es so noch nie in einem Videospiel gegeben hat. Breath of the Wild gehört für mich unter die absoluten Top-Zeldas!
  2. Bennabus
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    I admit to only having put about 5 hours into it so far, so things may change, but I so seriously doubt it. Based on how solid the mechanics are and how much variety I've already seen, how much I've seen that I know I'll come back to once I've gotten Link a bit stronger, this game is amazing. Gone are all the hand holding repetitive messages and announcements from the last severalI admit to only having put about 5 hours into it so far, so things may change, but I so seriously doubt it. Based on how solid the mechanics are and how much variety I've already seen, how much I've seen that I know I'll come back to once I've gotten Link a bit stronger, this game is amazing. Gone are all the hand holding repetitive messages and announcements from the last several installments, the game does a great job of letting you discover how to do things while giving you mild hints to help you figure it out. As others have said, killing bad guys with the environment is great fun! It looks pretty damn good as a WillU game, and while I'm sure it looks a bit better on the Switch, I'm not sure it's worth all the monies for getting the Switch just yet. I've got it for the WiiU, and yeah, there are some frame rate issues, they've been rare, but the WiiU doesn't like water effects at all, so that hits it hard. These issues are rare, and not enough to detract from the amazingness of this game. It give me the same feeling the first 5 hours of the original Legend of Zelda did, or when I first cracked open A Link to the Past. Wonderful game!… Expand
  3. erik1220
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    This game is truly the most beautiful game I have ever played. The only other games that have captured me like this are Skyrim and the Fallout series of games. It is basically a moving piece of art and everybody should do whatever they can to play this game. 10.
  4. RadRules
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Here it is., the new Zelda is the best game of all time. Period. Never experienced such a well designed masterpiece, everything just falls into place. With this game Nintendo accomplished to bring the genre of "open world games" to a whole new level, which will heavily influence the entire gaming industry. This will improve the overall quality of a lot of future games and thus ourHere it is., the new Zelda is the best game of all time. Period. Never experienced such a well designed masterpiece, everything just falls into place. With this game Nintendo accomplished to bring the genre of "open world games" to a whole new level, which will heavily influence the entire gaming industry. This will improve the overall quality of a lot of future games and thus our experience as gamers.

    That's why I don't understand the seething rage of fans of other console companies, which are dropping their 0/10 scores here. When The Last of Us came out, I was so happy about this masterpiece and followed everthing about this game. Even with the fact I did not own a PS 3 at this time.

    In conclusion, it's safe to say that this game is GOAT and no amount of 0/10 rage scores can change this fact. I wish all fellow gamers a lot of fun with this game - you will vividly remember playing this game for a very, very long time.    … Expand
  5. darkaoron
    Mar 4, 2017
    9
    This game does so well for the franchise as a whole in its method of telling the same story as the other Zeldas but still keeping it interesting, and its changes to a more simpler but more engaging combat system. I feel like the game has been truly modernize by sacrificing the stapled formula of the old 3d Zelda games in order to give the game an open endedness but still having the ZeldaThis game does so well for the franchise as a whole in its method of telling the same story as the other Zeldas but still keeping it interesting, and its changes to a more simpler but more engaging combat system. I feel like the game has been truly modernize by sacrificing the stapled formula of the old 3d Zelda games in order to give the game an open endedness but still having the Zelda feel. The major issue with this change in format though is that there was nothing wrong with the old way of doing things, and this will cause a lot of fans looking for the same old Zelda to feel like their beloved game has been forgotten. Nintendo has definitely tried to please everyone by throwing in mini-dungeons all across the world to fill in for the lack of open world puzzles that old Zelda titles had, but even these didnt consume that Zelda feel that i wanted in a Zelda game. This game is fun and i love playing it but it also makes me a bit sad as i'm worried that my old Zelda games will no longer be made. My nostalgia for the old format grows as i look for something to fill that gap. The best way i can describe this game as a hard core zelda fan is this.. I feel like i had a relationship with the old style of combat/worlds of zelda but that relationship had to end, and this new format that i know is better has come into take its place, yet i still linger and miss the old relationship i had with the Zelda franchise. This unfortunately will cause a split in the fan base for some time, as some players will want to hold onto that nostalgic style of gameplay for its comforting and familiar.… Expand
  6. Footballpires
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    If you don't like framerate drops, play the Plateau on handheld mode, because the drops are constant and considerable. Other than that, this game is wonderful. The controls, the mechanics, the HUGE world there is to roam around in. There is so much to do, so many different enemies, tools, shields, weapons, dungeons, characters, the wildlife is unmached from any other game. I haven'tIf you don't like framerate drops, play the Plateau on handheld mode, because the drops are constant and considerable. Other than that, this game is wonderful. The controls, the mechanics, the HUGE world there is to roam around in. There is so much to do, so many different enemies, tools, shields, weapons, dungeons, characters, the wildlife is unmached from any other game. I haven't finished the game but I have not put it down for long since I got it.… Expand
  7. Xixard
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Puede que el juego no te guste o no haya salido para tu consola favorita, pero de ahí a evaluarlo con un 0, hay que estar mal de la cabeza, es un juegazo de aquellos, candidato fijo a juego del año.
  8. 99thRangernick
    Mar 3, 2017
    9
    Breath Of The Wild is a very fun game. The open world exploration, combat, and survival aspects makes this feel like what Metal Gear Solid V should have been. The game looks amazing, even using the Switch undocked. I can foresee putting many, many hours into this game.
  9. rpg-fan
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This is my 1st Zelda game and this is my first Nintendo. I am amazed, the world is NOT empty. It is filled with puzzled enemy encounters. Just an example - there is a tough enemy surrounded by easier mobs in the skeleton-head like cave in the very beginning. If you try to kill them all you'll probably end up ripped apart. You can sneak and kill 1 or 2 enemies but not all of them. You canThis is my 1st Zelda game and this is my first Nintendo. I am amazed, the world is NOT empty. It is filled with puzzled enemy encounters. Just an example - there is a tough enemy surrounded by easier mobs in the skeleton-head like cave in the very beginning. If you try to kill them all you'll probably end up ripped apart. You can sneak and kill 1 or 2 enemies but not all of them. You can see explosives inside the cave also but how to detonate them if you don't have any fire arrows? There are couple ways: there is a bonfire nearby and you can fire your arrows and shot the explosives or you can see a fire lamp right inside the cave and you can shot it down with regular arrows. There are so many different ways to accomplish the things and you feel extrimely satisfied when you find out the right way!

    Atmosphere, battle, controlls, I like everything so far.    … Expand
  10. Stark007
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    A work of art, no doubt. Turn my little room into an immeasurable world. It's wonderful to get home from work and relax exploring every corner of Hyrule. Thank you Nintendo.
  11. trurl
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Played hundred of video games? Even than BotW is a fresh experience. There are some minor technical flaws, but the game is unbelieveable good. This game is the reason why you play games, not the blockbuster trash you get elsewhere.
  12. svdbygrce
    Mar 3, 2017
    5
    i have to say I am somewhat disappointed in the game. The formula feels like a repackaged version of ocarina of time. The combat is lackluster. The climbing system feels tacked on. The world seems dull and washed out. Doesn't really feel like an immersive world like I was hoping it would. Overall just feel a bit let down. Disappointing
  13. zeroex_15
    Mar 3, 2017
    0
    Not worthy of the Zelda franchise.

    Despite offering a huge world to explore its largely empty and devoid of interest. The shrines are mini puzzles and become incredibly boring early with journeying between them even more so. Its also one of the only ways to increase your hearts/stamina so your essentially forced to do these side quests. Dungeons are gone. You have shrines that are    Not worthy of the Zelda franchise.

    Despite offering a huge world to explore its largely empty and devoid of interest. The shrines are mini puzzles and become incredibly boring early with journeying between them even more so. Its also one of the only ways to increase your hearts/stamina so your essentially forced to do these side quests.

    Dungeons are gone. You have shrines that are very short puzzles rewarding an item you can trade for hearts or stamina. Probably is they all look the same with bland interiors. There are 4 mechanical creatures that are slightly longer versions of shrines but the only real dungeon is hyrule castle.

    Its also annoying that the inventory is micro management heavy, item break often so your constantly swapping. You can expand your inventory but again it involves finding seeds and trading them in. If the world was more interesting this might have been fun.

    The climbing mechanic isn't fun. Its tedious and repetitive. The towers you have to climb are essentially less interesting versions of the towers from far cry 4.

    So disappointed. I've put it down and don't think I'll bother finishing it. There's just nothing to keep my interest.    … Expand
  14. Chilez
    Mar 3, 2017
    6
    Visuals: 5/5 Can't complain here.
    Controls: 3/5. Layout is very awkward and not intuitive. I understand there is a learning curve but they could have done a better job here. This has never been one of the Zelda series strong suits. But having said this the horse controls are not good. I understand that they want a learning curve to help with immersion but it just ends up being a drawback.    Visuals: 5/5 Can't complain here.
    Controls: 3/5. Layout is very awkward and not intuitive. I understand there is a learning curve but they could have done a better job here. This has never been one of the Zelda series strong suits. But having said this the horse controls are not good. I understand that they want a learning curve to help with immersion but it just ends up being a drawback.
    Story: 3/5. This game is targeted at a large audience so I feel bad being critical here but there is very little entertainment with the story. We have all played a zelda game and there is nothing here that stands out.
    Gameplay: 3/5. Combat is clunky and has not evolved since majora's mask.

    BOTW is by no means a bad game but is certainly not perfect. It does not revolutionize any genres. It merely puts a lot of fun concepts into a cute animated world that we all know and love.    … Expand
  15. Rink
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    After a really long wait, Breath of the Wild is finally here and it really delivers. Actually more than just "deliver". This is a stunning game in every way. It's almost impossible to find any flaws in it. Everything, from the trailers to the concept art to actual game, just mesmerizes one. The best thing about this game is that it adds LOTS of new elements while retaining the traditionalAfter a really long wait, Breath of the Wild is finally here and it really delivers. Actually more than just "deliver". This is a stunning game in every way. It's almost impossible to find any flaws in it. Everything, from the trailers to the concept art to actual game, just mesmerizes one. The best thing about this game is that it adds LOTS of new elements while retaining the traditional features of the Zelda seroes. The open world is really huge and offers almost unlimited exploration oppurtunities, the mechanics and game physics are to the point and cooking, the highlight of them all, brings out the inner creativity of every gamer. The graphics is unlike any other game I have played and gives the game a real edge. The story and soundtrack are superb, as with every other game of the series. Overall, Nintendo has proved themselves again and for me this is the best game I have ever played.… Expand
  16. HorizonZeroDown
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This game is a solid 10.
    Im not even a nintendrone but, since i saw the first trailer i knew that this zelda was amazing, best game of the decade and probably, best game of all time.
    In order to make this review, i sold my gaming PC and my car, i buyed the switch and the game with the 20 dll season pass. Pros: -Perfect story timing -natural and organic ambientation, a lot of trees    This game is a solid 10.
    Im not even a nintendrone but, since i saw the first trailer i knew that this zelda was amazing, best game of the decade and probably, best game of all time.

    In order to make this review, i sold my gaming PC and my car, i buyed the switch and the game with the 20 dll season pass.

    Pros:
    -Perfect story timing
    -natural and organic ambientation, a lot of trees
    -Incredible consistant and solid gameplay, with game mechanics that gives the player total freedom to go across the Stupidly big map of Hyrule.
    -sometimes, the framerate dropped to 20 fps, giving a more cinematic experience
    -Human and deep characters
    -Good IA

    Bad things:
    -nothing

    I rated this game with a 7/10, until i realized that the game have donkeys.
    I LOVE DONKEY SHOW TIJUANA REFERENCES IN VIDEOGAMES.

    SOLID 10/10
    Best game of all time    … Expand
  17. Cuniraya
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Con tan solo una palabra se puede resumir este juego; Vasto. Y esto no solo corresponde a las dimensiones del mapa sino tambien a todas las cosas que puedes hacer en este impresionante mundo, desde cocinar y recolectar ingrdientes para tus platillos y posiones hasta perderte cazando y domando potros salvajes, la manera en la que puedes interactuar con tu entorno es increible y la nocion deCon tan solo una palabra se puede resumir este juego; Vasto. Y esto no solo corresponde a las dimensiones del mapa sino tambien a todas las cosas que puedes hacer en este impresionante mundo, desde cocinar y recolectar ingrdientes para tus platillos y posiones hasta perderte cazando y domando potros salvajes, la manera en la que puedes interactuar con tu entorno es increible y la nocion de que puedes ir a todas partes literalmente. Una de las cosas que sorprende es que no existen pantallas de carga cuando entras a casas o cuevas estas solo se limitan a cuando entras en un santuario o cuando te teletransportas. eso simplemente es increible. Otro punto a resaltar es el estupendo trabajo de doblaje que se hizo, por lo menos en la version latina que es la que estoy jugando, es soberbio. lo unico que se le podria criticar es que en la version de Wii U se quitaron las funcionalidades del gamepad como el mapa en la segunda pantalla y la interaccion tactil, pero todo eso queda atras con el impecable trabajo que nos regala nuevamente una gran aventura que disfrutar,… Expand
  18. 794
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Absolutely worthy of the praise it's been getting. I wouldn't even call myself a "Zelda fan". I've never played (only watched) any of the other 3D games, and I've only played two of the 2D games (Awakening and Minish Cap). With that being said, I'm rating this on the basis of it being a *video game*, not a "Zelda" game.

    So far, it's incredible. They drop you into this world filled with    Absolutely worthy of the praise it's been getting. I wouldn't even call myself a "Zelda fan". I've never played (only watched) any of the other 3D games, and I've only played two of the 2D games (Awakening and Minish Cap). With that being said, I'm rating this on the basis of it being a *video game*, not a "Zelda" game.

    So far, it's incredible. They drop you into this world filled with life and questions and places to explore. You can tackle and single instance the way you want to. Just from the size and activities to do in the first zone, I can tell this is going to be a very long adventure.

    It looks beautiful, it SOUNDS beautiful (man, all the footstep noises and weapon clinks and detailed sounds are amazing), it feels great to play and it feels open. The only thing to say negative about it is, of course, the frame drops. But that alone is certainly not worth docking a point for. (Especially when the other big brand consoles can't even achieve 1080p@30fps with their current games.)

    Worth your time, regardless of whether you are a "Zelda fan" or not.    … Expand
  19. Alex_koi
    Mar 3, 2017
    5
    Terrible boring boss fights and definitely a terrible final boss. The game is good but is far from being perfect. Is sad to see all those 10 the game sadly doesn't deserve.

    Despite that the game is still fun and I could easily tell that a score of 9 would be well deserved, still I'm rating this game 5 thanks to all those fanboys who are giving this game 10 it doesn't deserve. This    Terrible boring boss fights and definitely a terrible final boss. The game is good but is far from being perfect. Is sad to see all those 10 the game sadly doesn't deserve.

    Despite that the game is still fun and I could easily tell that a score of 9 would be well deserved, still I'm rating this game 5 thanks to all those fanboys who are giving this game 10 it doesn't deserve.

    This game doesn't innovate at all, this game doesn't bring anything new to the world of gaming and definitely this isn't the best game of all times but if you truly believe this may be the "best game of all times" then you simply are a fanboy, not a gamer.    … Expand
  20. Animegroove
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    esté juego ya regresó a su lugar (a su trono en el olimpo) ya no hay nada que hablar,

    proximamente juego del año, ya se gano el titulo de lo mejor del e3, lo mejor de gamescorn y lo mas esperado de game awards
  21. Crawnut
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Absolutely glorious. A true masterpiece, handcrafted to please you in the smallest ways. Breath of the Wild is the best game I have ever had the pleasure to play.
  22. ocidax
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Este juego es la perfeccion en cuanto a juegos de mundo abierto y una revolucion en cuanto a la saga de The Legend Of Zelda se refiere. Excelente en todos los aspectos.
  23. AlexRamosQueiro
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    MELHOR ZELDA DESDE OCARINA OF TIME!! da pra perder horas e horas jogando essa LENDA
    joguei a versão do WiiU e mal posso esperar para jogar a versão do switch
  24. IceTheRetroKid
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This is literally 10/10: The Game. That's all that needs to be said. This is the lost art of the 10/10. We've finally gone back to that era of gaming.
  25. Zokas
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    all you need to know about this game is 'The game of the year ' this game will make u play with your lifetime and the mindblow gameplay with you every way ,like went you go to [school,work, even with your date]
  26. MyGoodMustache
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Zelda Breath of the Wild is a real good game with lots of things to do.
    Personally I've spent all my time so far role playing that I was taking a bath in the tub you wake up in at the beginning. I'm getting so freaking clean, but every time I get out I step in some dirt and have to take another bath.
  27. Todo88
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Let me preface the following by saying I'm only about 5 hours into the game so far. Having said that,

    So I'm about five hours in now and really pleased with what I've played so far. I've never finished a Zelda game but I played The Legend of Zelda on the NES, put a lot of hours into A Link to the Past on my GBA, and am progressing through Link Between Worlds, OoT3D, and Majora's Mask 3D    Let me preface the following by saying I'm only about 5 hours into the game so far. Having said that,

    So I'm about five hours in now and really pleased with what I've played so far. I've never finished a Zelda game but I played The Legend of Zelda on the NES, put a lot of hours into A Link to the Past on my GBA, and am progressing through Link Between Worlds, OoT3D, and Majora's Mask 3D on my 3DS. I am generally not a fan of open world games such as Witcher 3, Fallout 3/NV/4, Skyrim, et al. *BUT* this game has me wrapped around it's finger like crazy so far.

    Generally I'm anxious about putting off quests and exploring but I've been having a blast just wandering off to areas to see if I could get to them, check out the wildlife and plant life, and see if there are any shrines. The combat has been fun and difficult at times without feeling too punishing when I die. The artwork and sound design of this game are stunning to me. I've seen a couple of people mention Studio Ghibli vibes and I tend to agree.

    For now, that's all I'll say. I don't want to get into to much detail because I think it's best experienced with as little information as possible, but needless to say I'm very happy with my Switch/BotW. I haven't had a game live up to the hype like this since GTA:V back in 2013, personally.    … Expand
  28. xess0fd00m
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    It's been already 15 hours of gameplay. It is insane the amount of places you can travel to. You see a mountain? You can climb it. A distant ocean? You can get to it. Vast fields of green? You can walk through them. The freedom given to us is simply breathtaking. The game visuals are perfect in the way they were intended to: it pushes Wii U's hardware to its limit, even dropping someIt's been already 15 hours of gameplay. It is insane the amount of places you can travel to. You see a mountain? You can climb it. A distant ocean? You can get to it. Vast fields of green? You can walk through them. The freedom given to us is simply breathtaking. The game visuals are perfect in the way they were intended to: it pushes Wii U's hardware to its limit, even dropping some frames at times (which for me is not a big of a deal).
    Along with all of the above, the game still is a ZELDA title, with all the characters, places and history we are used to and love.
    This was a huge step forward from Nintendo when it comes to the LoZ library. We will likely be talking about this game 10, 20 years from now. A legacy as important (if not MORE important) as Ocarina of Time.    … Expand
  29. Zedarius
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Beautiful open world. I haven't had this sense of pure joy and freedom in quite a while. I'm very excited to sink many, many hours into this game. Looks beautiful on the switch screen, and looks great on the big screen.
  30. ByYuxiSs
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    The legend of zelda is a great franchise with great games that should be inspirational for new IPs in the future.

    The legend of zelda Breath of the wild is a fantastic game 10/10
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  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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