The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20981 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17,830 out of 20981
  2. Mixed: 1,176 out of 20981
  3. Negative: 1,975 out of 20981
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  1. 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.
  2. johnardo
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Stunning in every way, While everyone thought that this Zelda would just copy new games and lose its identity, it showed everyone else how its done. What an amazing time to be a gamer
  3. triskyhd
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    In the starting area " great plateau" there is endless amounts of things to do and it feels huge! I climbed a mountain to find a shrine and it felt like such a journey. I felt accomplishment something you rarely feel on video games these days.
    This has to be without a doubt game of the year, and as my experience with the game continues i feel like it could possibly be the best game ever made.
  4. Sadikusama
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Believe the hype. I was skeptical at first, seeing so many 10s and 100s given out to this game. I went blindly into Breath of the Wild knowing nothing about it except for the main trailer of the game. Hours into the game I can only agree: this game is a masterpiece.

    There is so much contect, so many things to do, so many places to explore. You are given complete freedom in this    Believe the hype. I was skeptical at first, seeing so many 10s and 100s given out to this game. I went blindly into Breath of the Wild knowing nothing about it except for the main trailer of the game. Hours into the game I can only agree: this game is a masterpiece.

    There is so much contect, so many things to do, so many places to explore. You are given complete freedom in this adventure, you can even try to beat the game as soon as you start. Freedom and exploration are perhaps the best gameplay aspects, without leaving behind the sheer amount of actions possible: cooking, riding horseback, climbing... Whether you actually beat the story is also up to you, there is so much to invest in this game you might never grow bored of it.

    Go play this game. Now. This isn't your typical 10/10 game, it goes beyond that. This game is now videogame history.    … Expand
  5. Geraldst20
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Nintendo ha demostrado que puede innovar en una era donde todo ya está creado, estos 6 años de espera han merecido toda la pena es un juegazo que todos deberían de disfrutar. Han acertado con el mundo abierto, el ciclo día y noche, el clima, las tribus, historias, doblaje, diseño artístico, banda sonora, jugabilidad, dificultad y la combinación de todo eso ha dado como resultado una obraNintendo ha demostrado que puede innovar en una era donde todo ya está creado, estos 6 años de espera han merecido toda la pena es un juegazo que todos deberían de disfrutar. Han acertado con el mundo abierto, el ciclo día y noche, el clima, las tribus, historias, doblaje, diseño artístico, banda sonora, jugabilidad, dificultad y la combinación de todo eso ha dado como resultado una obra maestra.… Expand
  6. jardeson
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    One of the best gaming experiences of my life. It's hard to describe in words and I can see why some people would feel very salty about not being able to play this game. Masterpiece.
  7. FireFistYamaan
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    I love how this game is so good, that triggerd sony and microsoft fanboys are just giving it a 1 so that the score will drop! Amazing game!

    Story is amazing with cutscenes that are epic. Soundtrack is very good also and will probably grow on everyone. The mystery of what exactly happend 100 years ago is very tense which makes the story intresting to follow. Overall fantastic game,    I love how this game is so good, that triggerd sony and microsoft fanboys are just giving it a 1 so that the score will drop! Amazing game!

    Story is amazing with cutscenes that are epic.
    Soundtrack is very good also and will probably grow on everyone.
    The mystery of what exactly happend 100 years ago is very tense which makes the story intresting to follow.

    Overall fantastic game, Nintendo have outdone themselfs!    … Expand
  8. fire_fist
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Simply breathtaking and stunning. Nintendo have created something special with this game. Whenever I think I've seen it all, it surprises me suddenly with something I didn't see coming. This is definitely a masterpiece that I will continue to play for years to come.
  9. someone98
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Simply Amazing. Nuff said. This is the best game I've played in this entire generation of hardware. The game is beautiful, combat is fun, the shrines have been delightful- I'm very, very impressed.
  10. xDeniz
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Down with the fake reviews! I totally own this game and it is awesome!Playing it on the Nintendo Switch is great! I hope Nintendo can launch other great games during Switch Life Time.
  11. altalo
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Libertad es la palabara para describirlo, puedes hacer misiones y mazmorras o ir a por el jefe final directamente. El juego te da la oportunidad de hacer lo que quieras y es algo jamas visto, marca un antes y un despues. Jugablemente es preciso y precioso. Gracias Nintendo por estos juegos.
  12. silver_silver
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Breath of the Wild is potent mix of pure Nintendo magic with a strong dose of modern, open-world sensibilities. The combination is something truly wonderful that deserves your time and hard-earned money. Do yourselves a favour and jump right in - the water is just right.
  13. chandori
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nintendo has done it again, the king of games is back!! The game is beautiful looking with its art style and plus its game play and story, you are going to have a awesome experience. I can't wait to see what they will do with the next Zelda title and where they take the games direction this time.… Expand
  14. Xalusc
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    "Revolutionary" isn't enough of a word to describe how amazing this game is.

    If you're reading this, never mind the haters who gave this negative reviews on purpose to lower the overall score - most haven't even played the game at all.

    Play it. It's an absolute must have.
  15. XxGurkeHDxX
    Mar 3, 2017
    8
    First of all do not listen to all the 0s. Most of them haven't even played the game and are only bugged because Horizon Dawn has a lower score.
    To the game: It's awesome! It's my first Open-World Game and i'm completely stunned.
    After an hour in-game you can go wherever you want and whenever you want. And this game is not easy, which is a great thing, considering how easy a lot of games    First of all do not listen to all the 0s. Most of them haven't even played the game and are only bugged because Horizon Dawn has a lower score.
    To the game: It's awesome! It's my first Open-World Game and i'm completely stunned.
    After an hour in-game you can go wherever you want and whenever you want. And this game is not easy, which is a great thing, considering how easy a lot of games are nowadays,
    I know some of the textures aren't the greatest, but I'm not a graphic enthusiast, so it's alright.
    There are some frame drops (TV-mode only), but that's nothing that lowered my enjoyment of the game.
    I like the new direction Zelda goes, because it's different from the previous games and I can understand when people say they don't like the open-world thing. I also wasn't very happy, when I first heard, that the new Zelda is going to be open-world.
    All in all this game is a masterpiece, even though I don't think that this game will be revolutionary like OOT.    … Expand
  16. zorakex
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Great game!

    Amazing sound track. Fun gameplay and Mechanics. Nice graphics and art style. So far the story has been good.

    If you like Zelda and/or open world games you need to get BOTW.
  17. VideoGameDude
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    The game is absolutely incredible! I don't think another game has lived up to the hype like Breath of the Wild has done. Nearly flawless in every way. Game of the Year, Game of the Decade, and possibly Game of the Century!
  18. grungyssj
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This game is the most beautiful game I've ever had the pleasure of playing. The game is huge, and yet dense with so much to do in this large, open-world. People wanting a more traditional Zelda title won't get what they desire with this title, but that's not a bad thing. Breath of the Wild is a breakaway from the series that breathes new life into the series just like Ocarina of Time didThis game is the most beautiful game I've ever had the pleasure of playing. The game is huge, and yet dense with so much to do in this large, open-world. People wanting a more traditional Zelda title won't get what they desire with this title, but that's not a bad thing. Breath of the Wild is a breakaway from the series that breathes new life into the series just like Ocarina of Time did back in its day. This game is essential for anyone and everyone to own and play. Why are you reading this review??? Go out and buy this game now!… Expand
  19. Fred_GameOnBatt
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Finally a worthy opponent for OOT!
    The epic world of Hyrule that Nintendo has created is the culmination of the saga The Legend Of Zelda, with the best physics engine we've seen. A video game that will go down in history for its quality and the freedom it offers the player.
    Regretfully for Wii U, Nintendo has removed the exclusive console greatest game that has developed the company in    Finally a worthy opponent for OOT!
    The epic world of Hyrule that Nintendo has created is the culmination of the saga The Legend Of Zelda, with the best physics engine we've seen. A video game that will go down in history for its quality and the freedom it offers the player.
    Regretfully for Wii U, Nintendo has removed the exclusive console greatest game that has developed the company in its history, Zelda: Breath of The Wild, giving a powerful reason to the world, if you have a console in which play this game, buy it.    … Expand
  20. Smashmatt202
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Breathtaking, expansive, deep, with the freedom to go about the game however you please. That, is The Legend of Zelda, when it began, and what it is now.
  21. jjakub
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This is Nintendo! They've done it again! Captivating adventure, unforgettable experience. Lost for words to fully express the way this game makes a player feel. It is unique and you need to find out for yourself what makes it so. An instant classic, no two ways about it.
  22. bimbarabim
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    The fact that there are so many people hating, giving zero instead of an appropriate score, only shows how the excellence of this game is disturbing. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the best game in gaming history so far, already surpassing Ocarina of Time as the highest critically rated game.
  23. gintoki125
    Mar 4, 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. Koppai15
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Stunning in every way, While everyone thought that this Zelda would just copy new games and lose its identity, it showed everyone else how its done. What an amazing time to be a gamer
  25. EpicLadySponge
    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.… Expand
  26. PajaritoValdes
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Its amazing how these fanboys come just to zero vote a game they dont even play, the BoTW user score will remain as a reminder of how much damage Sony has caused with his market strategies
  27. lesley_dias
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    A good game, with a pretty art direction, and incrible things to do and physics systems, for me is the best game i already played ! We have a magical adventure with Link, the definitve hero of the games, thank you nintendo for all!
  28. ConnKon
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    I don't normally write reviews, but this is to help counterweight troll 0/10 'reviews' from salty fanboys. Hundreds of people that haven't played the game, yet can leave a 0/10 on day one. Metacritic needs a better user score system. Until then, report the blatantly obvious 0/10 troll reviews!
  29. LinkBoz84
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    The epitome of all the Zelda games has finally arrived and it is well worth the wait! This game is undoubtedly the Greatest Of All Time and deserving of unseating OoT drone its throne. The new physics engine, amazing graphics, outstanding story, gameplay, enemy AI...the list goes on and on with the fantastic contributions BoTW brings to the gaming world. A new chapter in gaming and a newThe epitome of all the Zelda games has finally arrived and it is well worth the wait! This game is undoubtedly the Greatest Of All Time and deserving of unseating OoT drone its throne. The new physics engine, amazing graphics, outstanding story, gameplay, enemy AI...the list goes on and on with the fantastic contributions BoTW brings to the gaming world. A new chapter in gaming and a new standard for all games to try and achieve. Bravo Nintendo!!!… Expand
  30. Krypticus
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This game is truly amazing.
    - As a hardcore Nintendo/Zelda fan who has been waiting for this game for 5 years, I can say that it completely surpassed everything I thought it would be.
    -The world size is incredible, and every bit of it is filled with fun things to do. -The storyline, while it is somewhat "relaxed," is amazing if you take the time to actually go and focus on it. --    This game is truly amazing.
    - As a hardcore Nintendo/Zelda fan who has been waiting for this game for 5 years, I can say that it completely surpassed everything I thought it would be.
    -The world size is incredible, and every bit of it is filled with fun things to do.
    -The storyline, while it is somewhat "relaxed," is amazing if you take the time to actually go and focus on it. --
    -Other than that, simply exploring the world is super fun too.
    -The items you can get are all either fun, funny, or incredibly useful and the combat system is great.
    -The inventory is set up in a somewhat weird way but works fine for me.
    -I'm not even that far in(at least, I don't think so) but I can tell this game will take me hours upon hours just to complete the story and will keep me interested for years.
    -If I could, I'd give this game a 1000/1000.    … 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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