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
  3. Negative: 1,975 out of 20981
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  1. bob_the_bob
    Mar 27, 2022
    9
    I love this game so much! A huge open world, good graphic for an Nintendo game, details and very good story(in the DLC to). But for the fact that you prepare for it for a long time, the final boss is way too easy.
  2. iagoreviews
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    breath of the wild is easily the best game i have ever played. the freedom you will have rivals any game and i believe it will continue to for years
  3. Kadaz
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    I've spent countless hours on this game and almost did everything 100%. I love where the series has gone over the years.
  4. imreviewingstuf
    Mar 29, 2022
    8
    BOTW is a very good game that suffers due to people overhyping. It is not the greatest game ever but it is a good game.
  5. Nightbreed1984
    Jun 2, 2023
    10
    The greatest just got greater. Honestly stunned at how amazing this game is. So much to do. It is always wowing you with some new area or boss. Exploring is fantastic and you are never short of things to do.
  6. CouchPotato200
    Apr 6, 2022
    8
    On its own, this game is amazing. But when compared to other Zelda games, it doesn't really stack up. In fact I really don't think this game should be compared to other Zelda games because of how different it is. They completely changed the Zelda formula and I'd say it didn't work out. And with a sequel of this game on the horizon, it makes me think that maybe open-world is the future ofOn its own, this game is amazing. But when compared to other Zelda games, it doesn't really stack up. In fact I really don't think this game should be compared to other Zelda games because of how different it is. They completely changed the Zelda formula and I'd say it didn't work out. And with a sequel of this game on the horizon, it makes me think that maybe open-world is the future of Zelda. And I'm not a huge fan of that. When can we go back to the old Zelda formula? With the dungeons and the items and stuff. This game barely even has dungeons! Again, it's a great game, it's just an awful Zelda game.… Expand
  7. JouseSmile
    May 25, 2023
    10
    This is honestly the best game I’ve ever played. The wonderful world, huge and interesting, with lots of interesting NPC, quests, secrets, Easter eggs… everything is designed perfectly to fit in. It’s just perfect, the best game of all time undoubtedly.
  8. tokapoka7
    Apr 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this game is my favorite game there are so many small details that no game developers would add, there are literally more than 100 shrines to keep the game fresh. the game is filled with side quests, like there could be an old lady saying:i need goat butter to finish my pie and 15 hours later i will come back with a new helmet a new sword and 20 korok seeds the game is absolutely amazing.… Expand
  9. Koukaboora
    Apr 28, 2022
    8
    This is my favorite Zelda game to date. The style of the game is great and the world really feels like a battered and broken Hyrule. The characters you run into are funny and charismatic. There were tons of hidden mechanics in the game that I loved finding out about like the ability to warm yourself in cold temps by equipping red hot fire weapons. There is so much to like about the gameThis is my favorite Zelda game to date. The style of the game is great and the world really feels like a battered and broken Hyrule. The characters you run into are funny and charismatic. There were tons of hidden mechanics in the game that I loved finding out about like the ability to warm yourself in cold temps by equipping red hot fire weapons. There is so much to like about the game and there is a big emphasis on exploration and creativity.

    With that said, the reason I didn't give this game a perfect score is because there were so aspects of the game that I was not the biggest fan of. One of the biggest complaints that people have with this game was the weapon durability. I never really had an issue with this mechanic until I played on hero mode. I basically took a couple of weapons per enemy and it got to the point where I was using cheese strats to deal with enemies because it was more efficient. Another issue I had was with the enemy/dungeon variety. It was cool to see the classic Zelda enemies rendered in modern hardware but it sucked that there were only 6-7 enemy types and just recolored versions of them. I wasn't too excited for the DLC and I don't think it made the experience too much better.

    For being one of the first games on the switch, let alone the first Zelda entry on the Switch, it was a really good entry into the franchise. I am excited to see what they have in store for future entries and hope that they improve on the system/world that they have already built.    … Expand
  10. Linkman836
    Apr 26, 2022
    10
    absolutely the greatest video game of all TIME!!!!! The graphics are outstanding, the open world always has something new to discover even after 500 hours, the story is very good and depressing, and the combat is amazing, the physics are hilarious especially when tossing Link down mountains.

    I recommend this game to anyone who owns a Nintendo Switch and/or Wii U.

    10/10 best game ever!!
  11. rechechelly
    Apr 26, 2022
    10
    每次爬上高塔看下去正片大陆，那种震撼真的是其他游戏给不了的，然而这不过是整个世界的冰山一角，我还可以在草地上抓虫子，在草原上抓马，爬树上摘苹果，爬悬崖上采矿，我还可以到处探索，寻找神庙，解开迷题，发现异常，找出呀哈哈，我还可以安安静静地欣赏景色，所有看得到的都能到达都能触摸，我还可以找怪物打架，看怪物打架，看怪物卖萌，甚至看怪物打猎！我可以出门捡几根树枝，靠着三颗血单挑最终boss，也可以收集一身神装，掌握自然力量打败魔王，拯救世界。这不是其他游戏能达到的高度！每次爬上高塔看下去正片大陆，那种震撼真的是其他游戏给不了的，然而这不过是整个世界的冰山一角，我还可以在草地上抓虫子，在草原上抓马，爬树上摘苹果，爬悬崖上采矿，我还可以到处探索，寻找神庙，解开迷题，发现异常，找出呀哈哈，我还可以安安静静地欣赏景色，所有看得到的都能到达都能触摸，我还可以找怪物打架，看怪物打架，看怪物卖萌，甚至看怪物打猎！我可以出门捡几根树枝，靠着三颗血单挑最终boss，也可以收集一身神装，掌握自然力量打败魔王，拯救世界。这不是其他游戏能达到的高度！
  12. Rhex98
    May 1, 2022
    10
    Directamente lo considero el mejor videojuego de la Nintendo Switch y de los mejores videojuegos de la historia. Visualmente se ve bastante bien, no necesita ser un portento grafico ya que el apartado artístico hace que se vea hermoso. Argumentalmente es bastante ambiguo pero es interesante el ver como Link se encuentra en un escenario 100 años después de que hayan perdido contraDirectamente lo considero el mejor videojuego de la Nintendo Switch y de los mejores videojuegos de la historia. Visualmente se ve bastante bien, no necesita ser un portento grafico ya que el apartado artístico hace que se vea hermoso. Argumentalmente es bastante ambiguo pero es interesante el ver como Link se encuentra en un escenario 100 años después de que hayan perdido contra Ganondorf. Lo que mas destaca en este juego es el gameplay, como este va evolucionando de manera orgánica mientras avanzas por el escenario y como puedes interactuar con prácticamente todo. En el juego puedes avanzar a tu gusto y en el orden que desees, si quieres vencer a ganondorf desde el principio puedes hacerlo, si quieres hacerlo después de tener el 100% puedes hacerlo, es espectacular en este apartado. La música es en su mayoría ambiental pero funciona por el tipo de juego que es.
    En conclusión una completa obra maestra, de esos juegos que innovan y hacen que cambien todos tus estándares de lo que puede ser un videojuego.    … Expand
  13. JoshuaJ_Joestar
    May 8, 2022
    10
    There is no such thing as a perfect game but Breath of the wild is a close as you can get. Perfect graphic's, amazing character's, engaging story, beautiful open world, and attention to detail like never seen before. The controls are great, you can play on the small screen while on the go. 100's of hours later I am still finding fun things to do in this game. If you got a Switch or evenThere is no such thing as a perfect game but Breath of the wild is a close as you can get. Perfect graphic's, amazing character's, engaging story, beautiful open world, and attention to detail like never seen before. The controls are great, you can play on the small screen while on the go. 100's of hours later I am still finding fun things to do in this game. If you got a Switch or even Wii U, then play this game, you won't regret it.… Expand
  14. Nindo_1
    May 1, 2022
    10
    This is a peak open world game. No open world game is as good and creative as this game.
  15. 9Sepia9
    May 2, 2022
    10
    Este juego representa a la perfección lo que es un mundo abierto y debería ser tomado como ejemplo para hacer juegos de esta misma categoría. Es un juego muy bueno y un lavado de cara para la saga TLOZ. Además de eso, es un juego al que puedes jugar muchas horas sin cansarte, ya sea buscando santuarios, kologs, haciendo misiones secundarias o simplemente explorando el mundo. A día de hoy,Este juego representa a la perfección lo que es un mundo abierto y debería ser tomado como ejemplo para hacer juegos de esta misma categoría. Es un juego muy bueno y un lavado de cara para la saga TLOZ. Además de eso, es un juego al que puedes jugar muchas horas sin cansarte, ya sea buscando santuarios, kologs, haciendo misiones secundarias o simplemente explorando el mundo. A día de hoy, que llevo más de 160 horas jugadas, sigo encontrando elementos en el mundo que no conocía.
    Además, es un juego con unas físicas muy buenas y en el que se siguen encontrando a día de hoy, 5 años después de su salida trucos y mecánicas nuevas.
    En resumen, es un juego fantástico, en el cual la saga The Legend Of Zelda salió de su zona de confort y logró un resultado que roza la perfección.    … Expand
  16. zach_grech
    May 4, 2022
    9
    The open world is excellent. Easily the best open world ever crafted. So much to do. The optional shrines are all unique as well with some being better then others. The plot is good but wasn't built up enough. Some of the Divine beasts quests were better then others.
  17. Frankry
    May 4, 2022
    10
    È veramente un bellissimo gioco, unico difetto i frame spesso nn sempre fluidi, RIPETO fantastico uno dei migliori open world e anche uno dei migliori giochi di zelda e miglior gioco per Switch
  18. Nestrooo
    May 5, 2022
    10
    the greatest game i ever played, and i doubt it will ever be surpassed, say what you want about the empty open world (it is kinda true tho), but this is the game of all time
  19. OhMyLlama
    May 5, 2022
    10
    The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild is easily one of the best games of all time. I highly recommend it if you like Mario, Xenoblade, Deaths Door, Genshin Impact, and Undertale. The puzzles in it are very entertaining and fun. The boss fights are the perfect amount of difficulty for a 10 year old. I would say this is one of the greatest Nintendo games of all time.
  20. JayPasta3
    May 8, 2022
    10
    The perfect video game experience. Massive open-world with stellar visuals (even for a Switch game), fun action, and a decently dark tone. Give it a go if you have a Switch or Wii U.
  21. Yaacgold24
    May 9, 2022
    10
    It is I think the best Nintendo game of all time, I've got nothing else to say about ir. Juste Perfect
  22. StoneCold_ET_
    May 17, 2022
    10
    It is simply one of the best games ever made. The mystique and feelings it creates are second to none. In retrospect, its influence on open world action games ever since is insane. A must play - 10/10
  23. MAXREVIEWERGO
    May 13, 2022
    10
    LOVE THE GAME! Amazing open world. Fun Gameplay 10-10. One of the best Switch games!
  24. Xx_ammar10
    May 14, 2022
    9
    Literally the best world I've ever explored in any open world game I've played
  25. Ramas
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    One of the best game ever made in existence of humanity, easy in top 10 all time, maybe even in top 5
  26. Kioksy
    May 18, 2022
    10
    I really loved this game although it took me about 10 hours to get stuck to it. Therefore I recommend anyone who hasn't given it a real shot to try for at least 10 hours before eventually giving it up. I am quite sure you won't though, cause this is one of the best Nintendo games of all time!
  27. Florda74
    May 22, 2022
    10
    I don't really like big open world games, didn't finish wither, horizon zero dawn, greedfall etc. But this! I don't know what makes it different. Maybe everything.
  28. ThatCat54
    May 24, 2022
    10
    My favorite Zelda game. The open world is amazing to explore and filled with interesting things to discover, the combat is great, the music is great, and honestly everything is great.
  29. isa75
    May 27, 2022
    10
    I spent all my tuition money i earned to buy a switch only to play this game. not disappointed
  30. Gornostai
    May 27, 2022
    9
    Игра очень классная. Геймплей, боссы, сюжет - всё на высшем уровне. Но есть один большой минус - это картинка. А картинка такая из-за слабой консоли.
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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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