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  1. Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Fantástico, superou minhas expectativas! Sem dúvida alguma superará Ocarina como melhor jogo de todos os tempos! Alguns haters estão tentando baixar a nota de usuário, ridículo isso...
  2. Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Simply put, an amazing game. Challenging but not overly punishing, meaning a Game Over is a learning chance and not a punishment. Weapon durability is a divisive feature, but I feel like it helps prevent you from being stuck to one weapon style for 100 hours. The puzzles are great, simple yet rewarding, reminds me very much of Portal 2. The world is full of hidden secrets... never beforeSimply put, an amazing game. Challenging but not overly punishing, meaning a Game Over is a learning chance and not a punishment. Weapon durability is a divisive feature, but I feel like it helps prevent you from being stuck to one weapon style for 100 hours. The puzzles are great, simple yet rewarding, reminds me very much of Portal 2. The world is full of hidden secrets... never before have I played a game where exploring always feels FUN rather than just going past an obstacle.
    Any issues I've had have been with the Switch and not the game (e.g. the analog sticks aren't precise enough for aiming on occasion). I would implore you to BELIEVE THE HYPE; even if you don't care for nintendo and it's 'gimmicks', you have to appreciate that a game like this is a rare gem.

    A delayed game is eventually good, but a rushed game is forever bad." I am so glad they chose to go with the former.
    In summary:
    ZELDA: 10/10, my only issues are with the controllers themselves, no fault of the game. Switch is a 7/10 for me.
    THE SWITCH: 7/10. A few motion control issues; the portability is amazing, everything is decently executed, but I very much feel that 'first gen' vibe from it. Can't wait for the Switch XL Pro Plus four years down the line.
    I recommend Zelda: Breath of the Wild wholeheartedly; but, as an early buyer, I would warn you to be wary, and consider buying the Switch when it's on sale (likely christmas) so that it has more games and is more worth the value.
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  3. Jul 17, 2017
    7
    I must admit I've never been a massive Zelda fan over the years - I've enjoyed some of the games but it's not a series I've been mad for. However, with the hype surrounding this latest installment, I thought it's time to dust out the Wii and have a go! After playing through it, here's my thoughts from a neutral standpoint!

    The Good Given the Wii U or Switch can't compete with PC or
    I must admit I've never been a massive Zelda fan over the years - I've enjoyed some of the games but it's not a series I've been mad for. However, with the hype surrounding this latest installment, I thought it's time to dust out the Wii and have a go! After playing through it, here's my thoughts from a neutral standpoint!

    The Good

    Given the Wii U or Switch can't compete with PC or other consoles from a hardware point of view, Nintendo have done very well to create a distinctive style for this game, and I think it works very well. Sunrises and sunsets are pretty, character models are well designed and the landscape is nice and varied. It's a cartoony style that I think works very well.

    Combat, although basic, is grand. There's a variety of melee, ranged and magical weapons available and encounters with groups of enemies or strongholds include a degree of strategy or planning required. There are some annoyances though, which I'll mention later.

    The inclusion of shrines was a sore point for many but I enjoyed looking for them and completing them, especially as each shrine gave you a token to use toward increasing your heart containers or stamina. Some are very short and simplistic but the majority of them are well thought out.

    The Bad

    The open world, although well designed and very pretty, can be a bit barren at times. There are very few major settlements throughout the map, aside from a handful of villages and stables to rest. I found myself spending too much time running across landscapes looking for something of interest, only to find very little.

    Combat, although quite good, does have it's issues. Firstly, the lack of variety in enemies means it can get repetitive very quickly. Secondly weapon degradation is an issue. Many have pointed out this to be a minor annoyance, however I disagree. There's nothing worse than finding a great weapon only not to use because you don't want it to be destroyed after 3 hits. It takes away from the enjoyment of finding weapons. Also, during battles it's incredibly frustrating to have a weapon break and have to pause the game mid-battle to change it. It certainly helps break the immersion of the game.

    Story is something that is an issue for many open world games (The Witcher 3 and Red Dead Redemption being exceptions), and BOTW is no exception. There's a story in there somewhere, but it's very bare bones, and the open world format takes away any urgency of the main quest - "Please Link, you must get to Castle Hyrule as soon as you can and help Princess Zelda!" "Sure, but after I find 300 Korok seeds and all 120 shrines, then we'll think about it".

    Overall, BOTW is a very good game, and is worth playing if you have a Wii U or Switch (well if you have a Switch, you've already bought it!). However, it's not the best open world game out there, and i fear that the very high scores are a lot to do with the fact that it has "The Legend of Zelda" tacked on to it. There are definitely much better open world games out there (Witcher 3, Skyrim, Horizon ZD, Red Dead Redemption, GTA V) but again, it's faults aside, it is worth playing and is an enjoyable game.
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  4. 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.
  5. Mar 5, 2017
    10
    20 hours in and I can already tell this is the best gaming experience I've ever had. Every time I think there's a set of rules to follow, the game allows me to break it and surprise me. The game itself challenges your creativity in surpassing obstacles with your wits. Marvelous.
  6. Mar 5, 2017
    10
    zelda breath of the wild is one of the best games i have ever played in my life!
    i can describe it in one word... BEAUTIFUL!
    nintendo did it again! :D
  7. Mar 5, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yes people everything about this game is awesome.

    Soundtrack✔️

    Gameplay Mechanics✔️

    Beautiful Artstyle✔️

    This is Nintendo! They've done it again!
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  8. Mar 5, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un excelente juego, una excelente aventura, nintendo dijo que este juego seria como lo que fue ocarina of time que si todos recordamos esta catalogado como uno de los mejores juegos que se han hecho y este Zelda cumple con lo que dijeron, no todo son gráficos que a ver los gráficos no están mal, me refiero a el apartado del arte empleado en los gráficos no será realista pero es bastante bueno el diseño y el arte en general, no le pongo ninguna pega a este juego, es de lo mejor, se merece la mejor nota, se merece todas las excelentes notas que le han dado, tanto la prensa como los usuarios Expand
  9. Mar 6, 2017
    10
    La verdad es que me ha sorprendido muy gratamente este Zelda, es un juego perfecto en cuanto a los gráficos la gente dirá que tiene malos gráficos pero ami me parece realmente preciosos, la jugabilidad la mecánica de ataques es muy divertida, los monstruos son muy variados y después el mapa es muy grande, realmente es increíble el juego y desde el primer minuto te cautiva este juego. JuegoLa verdad es que me ha sorprendido muy gratamente este Zelda, es un juego perfecto en cuanto a los gráficos la gente dirá que tiene malos gráficos pero ami me parece realmente preciosos, la jugabilidad la mecánica de ataques es muy divertida, los monstruos son muy variados y después el mapa es muy grande, realmente es increíble el juego y desde el primer minuto te cautiva este juego. Juego muy Recomendable. Expand
  10. Mar 6, 2017
    10
    First of all I actually played this game from start to finish on Nintendo Switch. So I believe I can say something that makes sense. I'm not a fan of open world games. I had the Witcher 3 on ps4 and I sold it after playing it for a few hours. So I was scared to start this new Zelda game. But all my fears were not needed. It has a huge map for sure and it has good variety of dense and openFirst of all I actually played this game from start to finish on Nintendo Switch. So I believe I can say something that makes sense. I'm not a fan of open world games. I had the Witcher 3 on ps4 and I sold it after playing it for a few hours. So I was scared to start this new Zelda game. But all my fears were not needed. It has a huge map for sure and it has good variety of dense and open spaces. Some people will dislike the open spaces but I love them, The world looks beautiful but the game suffers from some frame rate issues. It's not a huge deal in my opinion but it is noticeable when playing docked. Also the textures, especially on some rocks, look kinda stretched. But I have to say that these 'flaws' don't take anything away from the experience and for me, the experience, is the most important thing.

    This is a real Zelda game. It has an amazing story, awesome music, memorable characters, collectibles and you have more freedom than ever before. This game has a user score of 7,6 as of March 6 and That's far too low for this game. The hate and disbelieve is pathetic in every way. Haters gonna hate of course, but believe me when I say that this game is worth your time. JUST HAVE FUN!
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  11. Mar 6, 2017
    10
    I played about 48 hours and I love it, I'm looking forward to playing. I don't understand those who enter to score with 0 the game the same day of release, they haven't been able to play for real, those people wouldn't give a zero to a really bad game, their opinions are full of hatred clearly.
  12. Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Nintendo is really the Disney of Videogames, This game is magic, it lets us a total freedom of what we do, and how we do it. This is really different from other Zelda games, but still better.

    I think this is the perfection, a masterpiece that has everything in it : perfect gameplay, nice storytelling, the most beautiful and fun-to-travel open world, musics that will be in the memories
    Nintendo is really the Disney of Videogames, This game is magic, it lets us a total freedom of what we do, and how we do it. This is really different from other Zelda games, but still better.

    I think this is the perfection, a masterpiece that has everything in it : perfect gameplay, nice storytelling, the most beautiful and fun-to-travel open world, musics that will be in the memories for decades.

    Thank you Nintendo, Thank you Aonuma-San, this game is really for me the BGE. Never felt this since Ocarina Of Time came out.
    Forget all you know about videogames, Zelda is here again to teach all other studios how a game SHOULD be.

    If you don't play it, shame on you ! ;)
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  13. Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Ignore the fanboys for Ps and Xbox, Breath of the wild is by far Game Of The Year. My biggest concern going into it was that the world would have large empty segments given it's overwhelming size. Boy was I wrong. It felt as if each area was designed by different dev teams to make the areas feel unique and filled. Every random trek is rewarding. See something interesting? Go and exploreIgnore the fanboys for Ps and Xbox, Breath of the wild is by far Game Of The Year. My biggest concern going into it was that the world would have large empty segments given it's overwhelming size. Boy was I wrong. It felt as if each area was designed by different dev teams to make the areas feel unique and filled. Every random trek is rewarding. See something interesting? Go and explore and be rewarded in interesting ways. Expand
  14. Mar 7, 2017
    10
    This game has everything you can want from a videogame. It has great gameplay, adventure, great stories and memorable locations. There is nothing you could want more from the game.
  15. Mar 7, 2017
    9
    So far I played like 15h, this is my first Nintendo (though I am 27yo),, I always played on my PC FullHD 60fps, etc. and to be honest this game is awesome, Nintendos version of The Witcher 3, simplistic yet never boring nor empty. I'm now experiencing the "Zelda fever". It's hype is justified.
  16. Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Please ignore all the negative user reviews. They obviously haven't played the game. It is a gorgeous masterpiece and probably the best game since Ocarina of Time!! I've been having an amazing time since Friday!
  17. Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Incredible game. 14 hours spent playing and only stopped when I was a bout to pass out. Very very good. Must have game. Love reading all of the haters 0 star reviews, really funny stuff.
  18. Mar 7, 2017
    10
    As soon as I started my journey in the new world of Breath Of The Wild, I immediately fell in love with it. This amazing game is filled with content I would never have thought to find in a LoZ game such as the battle mechanics and cooking. Breath of the Wild has a giant variety of lovable characters, beautiful music, and a giant, gorgeous land that keeps on giving new places to explore.As soon as I started my journey in the new world of Breath Of The Wild, I immediately fell in love with it. This amazing game is filled with content I would never have thought to find in a LoZ game such as the battle mechanics and cooking. Breath of the Wild has a giant variety of lovable characters, beautiful music, and a giant, gorgeous land that keeps on giving new places to explore. The amazing story and capability of doing what you want makes you want to restart the game as soon as you complete it and revisit and experience it all over again. This new addition in the Zelda series is by far my favorite and is now my favorite game of all time. I have already put about 50 hours into this game and I will probably triple that number in no time. Nintendo has really outdone themselves with this tittle, showing how good of a game they can make when they but a lot of effort into it. Expand
  19. Mar 8, 2017
    10
    best game I've ever played.
    after all the time in development, it turned into an absolute masterpiece. I wanna play it again.
    never felt so free while playing a game, breath of the wild changed everything for me.
  20. Mar 8, 2017
    10
    You know that old Zelda artwork from the manuals and posters, where Link is shown looking off into the mountains and the sunset? Remember when you looked at these drawings and thought to yourself, "I wish I could actually climb up that mountain, cross that river, and explore that forest over there." My 9 year-old imagination ran wild, but was always restricted by the limitations in theYou know that old Zelda artwork from the manuals and posters, where Link is shown looking off into the mountains and the sunset? Remember when you looked at these drawings and thought to yourself, "I wish I could actually climb up that mountain, cross that river, and explore that forest over there." My 9 year-old imagination ran wild, but was always restricted by the limitations in the actual game(s). Those limitations are now gone. Your imagination is now the limit. Graphically, the game looks like a beautiful piece of art has come to life. Every time I turn a corner, I am stunned at the beauty and detail.
    Every other Zelda game now seems quaint by comparison.
    I am a huge LoZ fan but didn't care for most of the games in the last 10 years, mostly due to weird control gimmicks that didn't work for me. My expectations for BOTW were extremely high. I fully expected this to be a masterpiece 10/10, but I was way off. This game is so much more than that. There are no words or number rankings that can describe how great this game is. Is must be experienced.
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  21. Jan 4, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of all time. People just hate because they dont like Nintendo.
  22. Mar 6, 2017
    10
    The negative review scores are baffling, and may be from Sony, MS, and even Nintendo fanboys who've never played the game, and want the Switch to fail so Nintendo goes Multiplatform. If Nintendo devs put as much effort and thought into all of their IP coming to the Switch as they have with Zelda : Breath of The Wild, then the Switch is definitely worth picking up alongside a copy of theThe negative review scores are baffling, and may be from Sony, MS, and even Nintendo fanboys who've never played the game, and want the Switch to fail so Nintendo goes Multiplatform. If Nintendo devs put as much effort and thought into all of their IP coming to the Switch as they have with Zelda : Breath of The Wild, then the Switch is definitely worth picking up alongside a copy of the game. Otherwise, if you have a Wii U and want nothing more to do with Nintendo, you owe it to yourself to purchase and play this game. It's a visual, aural, and gameplay masterpiece. Expand
  23. Mar 5, 2017
    10
    The first game after Witcher 3 which could live up to its hype.
    Every few minutes there is magical moment while exploring the world, which is so big you basically will never go out of things to do/find/explore.
  24. Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Gran juego, buenos gráficos y excelente historia y una gran salto de estilo a sandbox perfecto :3
    Es genial que tenga doblaje, al fin zelda tiene voz y los crafteos estan geniales
  25. Apr 12, 2017
    10
    It sickens me that this game is getting what is obviously dubious scores from very hurt fanboys of "competing" systems to the point of insanity. HOW then, can 977 give this masterpiece a negative score? I'm all for opinion, but the negative scores are bordering on butt hurt jealousy.

    As a gamer that has become disillusioned with the electronic gaming industry in the past few years I was
    It sickens me that this game is getting what is obviously dubious scores from very hurt fanboys of "competing" systems to the point of insanity. HOW then, can 977 give this masterpiece a negative score? I'm all for opinion, but the negative scores are bordering on butt hurt jealousy.

    As a gamer that has become disillusioned with the electronic gaming industry in the past few years I was eagerly awaiting this game with quiet trepidation. OoT and ALTTP are two of my favourite games of all time, but having played countless "must-have" games of the past few years - looking at you The Witcher' - and then being thoroughly let down by what I saw I was beginning to think 'Breath of the Wild' would further let me down and that I may be coming to the end of my gaming life.

    Imagine then to my my surprise, that 'Breath of the Wild' has thoroughly reinvigorated my love for gaming and given me trust that games can still surprise you with wonderment and excitement.

    Everything from the gameplay, story, open world, shrines and quests have been painstakingly crafted with loving devotion by one of the best gaming companies ever created. Nintendo have not only outdone themselves, but they have made clear and and reiterated their main ethos of progressing gaming first, power later. Gaming should be fun and exciting, full of wonderment and awe.

    Breath of the Wild is all these things and more. Well done Ninty. Well done.
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  26. Mar 6, 2017
    10
    This takes me back to when I first played Ocarina of Time, Although it has evolved so much I still got the same feeling of awe I got when I was a young boy. Stunning and captivating, a mixture of the old Nintendo with modern open world games.
  27. Mar 6, 2017
    10
    You'd have to be brain dead to think this game it not at least an 8 out of 10. The freedom, versatility, and sprawling environment are unparalleled in the gaming world. It isn't bogged down by poorly oriented control schemes, and does not hesitate to put you right in the game. I am blown away.
  28. Mar 7, 2017
    10
    First things first, all the negative reviews? Just ignore them. They are all either butt hurt Zelda fans that cannot adapt to change who wants everything linear and loves to be guided by the hand throughout the entirety of the game who have no real grasp on an open world environment nor even want to OR they are the usual trolls that love to bash every new entry in the Zelda franchise forFirst things first, all the negative reviews? Just ignore them. They are all either butt hurt Zelda fans that cannot adapt to change who wants everything linear and loves to be guided by the hand throughout the entirety of the game who have no real grasp on an open world environment nor even want to OR they are the usual trolls that love to bash every new entry in the Zelda franchise for reasons unknown (either childish and immature or its taking attention from the gaming scene away from their Playstations or Xboxes). Giving this game a score of "0" or even below a 7 for that matter makes absolutely no sense to me. So, pretty much what those reviews are saying is that this game is on par with Superman 64 on the Nintendo 64 which is widely regarded as one of the worst titles ever created. Uh, no...I don't think so. Perhaps these people need to have all their games taken away and stripped of the title of "gamer". Now to the game:

    It is absolutely amazing and HUGE. Those complaining that the environment is "unfinished" or what have you are simply wrong. You can do just about everything in this game and interact with just about everything, something that is lacking in most open world games. This is the first Zelda where I have actually felt the "want" to explore every nook and cranny. Just because the world is vast unlike your Grand Theft Auto and there is more ground to cover doesn't mean the world is empty. Do me a favor and go out into the wilderness in the middle of nowhere (in the real world) and you will see that the similarity is uncanny. I have been a fan of Zelda since the original (yes, I am that old) and I can tell you, this is the first one that really makes me feel like I am going on this huge journey to save Hyrule. Not to steal away from Harley Davidson but "it's not about the destination, it's about the journey".

    And don't get me started on the weather in this game. The weather plays a role unlike any game before it. If it rains, good luck climbing that steep rock face. Lightning storm? Better not be wearing anything metal or be in combat with broadsword. You are more than likely going to get fried. The rain also wets the ground so when you are going downhill riding on your shield all snowboarding-like you will travel a bit faster. In this sense, the weather has essentially become a strong "character" with this Zelda. It is mind-boggling the amount of depth that is in this tiny little cartridge (or disc if you are playing the Wii U version).

    The game runs fairly smooth. Those complaining about framerate are doing nothing more than grasping at straws to find something negative about this title. Sure you MIGHT find a choppy frame here and there but ultimately, if and when you do find a choppy frame, it does very little to detract from the overall experience. A game like Skyrim, just for comparison's sake, was a buggy mess when it released back in 2011 and got a user score of 8.1. Where is the logic here? This only proves that trolls really do exist and what spews from their fingertips at the keyboard is nothing more than immature ridiculousness.

    While playing Breath of the Wild, what I have found is that for the first time in any title I have ever played, I feel like this is a world that really exists and that I am apart of. You can look to the sky and see birds flying, you can see the clouds and know if bad weather is coming, you can see every blade of grass, there is wildlife all around you and the music is absolutely astonishing. While the music only accentuates certain moments in the game, it does this on purpose to make you feel like you are really in this world out in the wilderness and on this massive journey. Sadly, this game comes to an end like all good things. I say "sadly" because this is simply a game I do not want to end. I will certainly be playing through again upon completion of my first runthrough.

    I can go on about the many things that make this game great but honestly you can find that reading every other review. Overall, I really feel like the changes made for this entry were much needed in order to keep this series fresh and relevant. I do not believe that Zelda could have survived using the same old bag of tricks and mechanics that helped define this genre when Ocarina of Time came out in 1998. My only hope at this point is that Nintendo rolls out more DLC to take advantage of this beautiful world they created because it would a downright shame to let it go to waste. What would be even better is to use the assets they created to create a new Zelda title altogether.
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  29. Mar 6, 2017
    9
    This game is big, this game is huge, this game is great!
    I wouldn't compare it to anything like Dragon Age, TES or even The Witcher but I think it's one of the better RPGs in the last months.
    But what is that great that everyone loses their mind? For me it's the big and beautiful world Nintendo has created. Yes, you have to climb on towers to discover the map BUT! where in other RPGs
    This game is big, this game is huge, this game is great!
    I wouldn't compare it to anything like Dragon Age, TES or even The Witcher but I think it's one of the better RPGs in the last months.

    But what is that great that everyone loses their mind?
    For me it's the big and beautiful world Nintendo has created. Yes, you have to climb on towers to discover the map BUT! where in other RPGs you get a ton of question marks or points of interest there's in Zelda nothing. Just the map, that's it.
    You have to discover everything for yourself and I like that. If you think that something might be important then you have to go there and manually place a marker at the location.
    You get a tutorial at the beginning, yes but it's just the basics and everything else is just your will to discover the game and the world alike.

    Another point are the graphics. Where some people are disappointed I'm very happy indeed. It's nothing compared to Horizon or The Witcher but the style and the artwork are very beautiful and I don't mind if it's a bit unpolished. Some more AA would have been a good thing but it's totally fine for me.

    The story is well written. The dialogues have no voice over but the cut scenes. I think that even for someone who is new to this franchise that you get a clear picture. They introduce the world, the people and something that happened in past Zelda games very well. Even the German voice over is quite good. One of the best I ever heard.

    What I also like is the difficulty of the game. You have weak NPCs who are just there to be killed but you also have hard hitter quite early in the game. This means that every hit you get could be your possible death.

    If I like this game that much then why is there just a 9 and not a 10?
    Well, it has its flaws.
    The main thing for me is the starting area. You have some tutorials and stuff but you don't have many NPCs. It's kinda boring and when you get out of this zone you just hope that it won't be your entire journey.
    Other than that are very fast breaking weapons. Depending on your weapon it breaks faster or slower but it will break sometime for sure. I think it's a bit too often. On the other hand you find new weapons behind every corner and you can loot everything which monsters have equipped.

    Well that's it. I hope this review was helpful for you.
    Greetings
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  30. Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Fantastic game. Everything i expected it to be.

    +Stunning graphic design
    +great gameplay
    +interesting story
    +gigantic world

    The best Zelda since Ocarina of Time for sure!
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97

Universal acclaim - based on 109 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Negative: 0 out of 109
  1. 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.
  2. Aug 30, 2017
    100
    Breath of the Wild is a masterpiece.
  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]