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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  1. Fhranz
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Una obra maestra, un juego que tienes muchas cosas novedosas que aportar al mundo de los juegos, llevo 6 horas jugando y que puedo decir una obra maestra, definitivamente sera nominado a GOTY 2017 y no me extrañaría que lo ganara, este juego debes jugarlo una vez en tu vida como mínimo.
  2. VivaLaMayo
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Played a few hours this morning and game is beautiful,masterpiece for sure.I go make a more indepth review once beat the game.

    Just want to all you sony fanboys out there ive noticed your reviews,you really are pathetic and toxic to the gaming community and making accounts saying i love nintendo to make your review more valid not fooling anyone lol,most of you that scored zelda a 0,on    Played a few hours this morning and game is beautiful,masterpiece for sure.I go make a more indepth review once beat the game.

    Just want to all you sony fanboys out there ive noticed your reviews,you really are pathetic and toxic to the gaming community and making accounts saying i love nintendo to make your review more valid not fooling anyone lol,most of you that scored zelda a 0,on your review page gave horizon zero dawn a 10,obvious much,You not even played the game so GTFO.If you want to feel butthurt just let it sink in that zelda scored a 98,HZD 88 and ps games have the media in there pocket so your farcry ripoff aint going to be the zelda killer that you extremist think lmao,now go get laid you sados.This is not a insult to genuine gamers of all platforms just the crazy fanboys.Congratulations to nintendo and the launch of this amazing game ZELDA :)    … Expand
  3. MTC001
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    The Legend returns, finally a good game to play after all that overproduced, rushed and soulless crap that other developers dish out at a yearly basis. 10/10 just the right amount of water.
  4. Relev3
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Un chef d'oeuvre absolu qui mériterait un 9/10 +, faute à des baisses de framerate et un aliasing présent, bien que ne nuisant pas au plaisir du jeu. La DA est sublime, le gameplay fun et travaillé et le monde regorge d'évènements. Le jeu est novateur pour la série même si il est vrai que les graphismes sont un peu à la traine. Mais bon, tellement mineur par rapport aux qualités du jeu. UnUn chef d'oeuvre absolu qui mériterait un 9/10 +, faute à des baisses de framerate et un aliasing présent, bien que ne nuisant pas au plaisir du jeu. La DA est sublime, le gameplay fun et travaillé et le monde regorge d'évènements. Le jeu est novateur pour la série même si il est vrai que les graphismes sont un peu à la traine. Mais bon, tellement mineur par rapport aux qualités du jeu. Un 10/10 pour venir réequilibrer la barre avec les frustrés qui mettent 0.… Expand
  5. DefectiveReject
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Absolute phenomenal game.
    The beauty, the freedom, the sheer scale of the world and the connective and interactive states of all its elements.
    The Zelda playbook was ripped up and restarted. The new benchmark for openworld games has arrived.

    A sheer joy to behold for anyone.
  6. bonsai
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    I play games since 1995, and i play only quality games. Before this game i thought Witcher 3 was the best game ever made, really close to perfection. However, this game surpass Ocarina Of Time, Witcher 3, Last of Us, Final Fantasy 7, Chrono Trigger, Metal Gear Solid 3 and every other masterpiece ever made. This is an important day, because we have the best videogame ever made.
  7. sincred
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    (the best game of the year) An absolute masterpiece. This game will change your life, and how you look at video games forever. The Nintendo magic is here in full force, and they've outdone themselves, and truly cemented themselves as the greatest developer of all time.
  8. 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]
  9. professorpants
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    I don't know what to say... This is definitely the best Zelda game ever! I can't wait to see what they could do to improve this game in the future. It might have fps issues at some points, but everything else is extremely polished and the soundtrack is phenomenal.
  10. wilk09
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    The legend of zelda breath of the wild is from now the Best game from the history. Better than the legend of zelda ocarina of time. Nintendo has made a fantastic job with this game. Master piece.
  11. Aunite
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This review will mostly be a response to this game's heaviest criticisms.

    Graphics: Nintendo tried detailed graphics with Twilight Princess and has since steered towards a more stylized cartoon-hybrid look as in Skyward Sword. Detailed graphics are not synonymous with good graphics and the consistent style and smooth finish in Breath if the Wild gives it my vote (9/10) It's not a    This review will mostly be a response to this game's heaviest criticisms.

    Graphics: Nintendo tried detailed graphics with Twilight Princess and has since steered towards a more stylized cartoon-hybrid look as in Skyward Sword. Detailed graphics are not synonymous with good graphics and the consistent style and smooth finish in Breath if the Wild gives it my vote (9/10)

    It's not a Zelda game: to be more precise, it isn't an "Ocarina of Time" Zelda game. However, the collection is mostly an expansion on Skyward Sword's system, it still has the key characters, the main plot, and more puzzles than any other Zelda game. It is very clearly still in the "Legend of Zelda" niche".

    It's the same Zelda: Ironic that this and the last argument show up so frequently. The open world, the weapon hunting, horse taming, limited tools, short dungeons, varied and frequent shrines, etc. ensure that this game is very set apart from every other game in the series so far. You very much feel like a traveler trying to change the world instead of the unstoppable Hero we've come to expect from Zelda. If you don't like that, then see the previous argument.

    It's totally MEH: the sheer brilliance of this compelling and insightful argument has left me utterly dumbfounded and without words to form an adequate response. Truly a masterpiece of what I can only assume must be a brilliant and divine mind gracing us mere mortals with its incomprehensible wisdom and guidance.

    In short, Breath of the Wild has done an incredible, nearly perfect job of creating a unique and totally immersive world in a way I have only ever experienced in The Witcher. I consider these games on par at the moment, but that is able to change based on how the game continues.    … Expand
  12. Uelm
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    The best game ever!

    This is no doubt one of the greatest games ever made, and one of the best launch titles of any console ever. It has amazing graphics, world design, story, quests, controls, and must i say more, it is LOZ after all.
  13. warisvafa
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This game is fantastic. Just play it and you will remember it for the rest of your life. The music are amazing. The gameplay is amazing. And there is so much to do, even after the 50 hour campaign
  14. thekylekurtz
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. From the gameplay to the art style, the big open world and even the way it shows rather than tells you how to play, there is almost nothing that could be better, inconsistent frame rate aside. All the guys who made an account just to score it a 0 are sad and pathetic.
  15. Stefan10
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Maybe the best game I've ever played! Love it! it's massive, stunning and awe-inspiring! 10/10 If you are a gamer, you have to play this game! Don't miss out on such a masterpiece!
  16. Jannis94
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    A return to form for one of the most beloved franchise in video game history. The open world is stunning, interesting and entertaining. Probably the best Zelda ever and maybe the best game ever.
  17. denton13
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Целое поколение консолей миновало и наконец мы дождались ее - новую часть Зельды! Пока была возможность поиграть только в wii u версию версию, но и ей я разочарован не был
  18. wpatri04
    Mar 12, 2017
    7
    The Bad:
    The breakable weapon system is flawed because it does NOT redeem itself later by allowing the player to find an ultimate, unbreakable, reliable weapon to give closure to the system. It forces you to deal with its breakable weapons the entire game, INCLUDING the Hylian Shield, and having to recharge the Master Sword. The player NEVER gets the feeling of satisfaction and security    The Bad:
    The breakable weapon system is flawed because it does NOT redeem itself later by allowing the player to find an ultimate, unbreakable, reliable weapon to give closure to the system. It forces you to deal with its breakable weapons the entire game, INCLUDING the Hylian Shield, and having to recharge the Master Sword. The player NEVER gets the feeling of satisfaction and security and completion knowing he has finally worked his way up and acquired the final unbreakable weapons. There ARE NO unconditionally unbreakable weapons. This is DEEPLY disappointing, and an absolute deal breaker! Even at his most "leveled up" in the game, no matter how much time you spend building up Link, he will ALWAYS be forced to walk around Hyrule, as the Hero of Time, with BREAKABLE weapons. Again, this would be fine if it redeemed itself later on, but it doesn't. It's an open-ended, ongoing weapon breaking system. No unconditionally powerful Master Sword or Shield. It's a disastrous decision for the series.
    Overworld music: THERE IS NONE. Did you love the sweeping Hyrule music in Ocarina of Time and Twilight Princess? Did you love the atmospheric overworld music in Majora's Mask? Did you love the liberating sailing music of Wind Waker? Well, it's GONE. NO OVERWORLD MUSIC. And things get boring really fast. The only sounds you get are some random flourishes or taps of piano keys, some quick stringed instrument sounds, and everything else is nature sounds. This is virtually a universal complaint at this point, and a very bad decision by the developers. Music gives the world it's character. Breath of the Wild has to rely SOLELY on the beauty of its landscapes, because there is no overworld music which would have COMPLETED the experience of travel and exploration. Instead, it leaves much to be desired, unfulfilling, and at times boring.
    On to the good:
    The scenery is breathtaking, the glider is a magical experience, horseback travel is the best of any game to date, and the actual combat gameplay is very challenging, engaging, and much more intellectual and skilled than any Zelda game before it. Skyward Sword tried to become more realistic with its motion controls, but didn't quite live up to the hype that Nintendo tried to make for it. Breath of the Wild's engaging combat is much more natural, much more realistic. The bosses and common enemies are more mature in their design (much less kiddy than Windwaker and Skyward Sword.)
    All in All, this is a good game, but a letdown for a Zelda game. It is an open-world (open air) game more than anything else. It does the open world aspects right, with the exception of not including music. The voice acting is mediocre (more British voice acting {For Zelda}), and the story is pretty average. If you are a longtime Zelda player, this will likely disappoint. If you are looking for a change of pace for the series (and i mean a COMPLETE CHANGE), while not doing everything better, then this will be a good choice.
    --- I gave this review score based on what I literally think it should be scored. I was not trying to engage in a battle of averages. I truly believe my score is just.---    … Expand
  19. multimangel
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really dont know what the negative is about... if its just Nintendo hating or they dont know what a good Game is about. This game defines **** open wordl NEW. Evereything you have explore YOURSELF and you get no hints on the map as in every other open world game. EVERYTHING you can explore feels like a little puzzlepiece which fits in the whole world and the story. EVERYTHING feels connected and the old feels like it is trukle ONE connected world. its just incredible. If you just want good Graphics and run through a game not paying attention to details, well its your fault and you do not deserve playing this wonderful MASTERPIECE… Expand
  20. LawdFrieza
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Beware the Sony fans bombarding this page. They're insecure that the new Zelda game is leagues above their new exclusive, Horizon. These aren't paid reviews. This game is really this good. Allow me to elaborate.

    In almost every 3D Zelda, you're put on a liner path that progresses you through the game. While they still incorporated aspects of exploration, they lacked the formula that was    Beware the Sony fans bombarding this page. They're insecure that the new Zelda game is leagues above their new exclusive, Horizon. These aren't paid reviews. This game is really this good. Allow me to elaborate.

    In almost every 3D Zelda, you're put on a liner path that progresses you through the game. While they still incorporated aspects of exploration, they lacked the formula that was present in the original Legend of Zelda. This game puts you through a short tutorial in the beginning and then lets you wonder off. No hand holding. Hyrule becomes your kingdom to explore. The game has also implemented a quest system that is similar to Western RPGs. There is a main story quest and a bunch of side quests. There are also over 100 mini dungeons known as shrines which feature puzzles that greatly vary in design. The gameplay is quite similar to Dark Souls/Shadow of Colossus. Certain enemy hits will completely deplete your health. Guardians will absolutely destroy you at the beginning. The music is very subtle and its ambience allows you to enjoy the sounds of nature that echo throughout this game. This game is a masterpiece. It scored 98 for a reason. Ignore the user score. Like I said earlier, it's being flooded by insecure Sony fanboys who are upset that this scored way higher than Horizon Zero Dawn. I've played both, and can say without question that this game is superior. Good luck to all of you and I hope you enjoy your adventure in the ruins of Hyrule.    … Expand
  21. MadamaKhepri
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Incredibly Stylized and Gorgeous Graphics, Memorable Soundtrack, and enough to do literally everywhere that I actually enjoyed doing side quests (FOR ONCE!). Breath of The Wild deserves all of the praise it is getting - and more.
  22. RedrexXx
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Thank you Nintendo, this Zelda is just awesome! I have been waiting so long to play it and today is finally the day. Looking forward for the next titles!
  23. 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
  24. MasterOfGaming2
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. This game will change your life, and how you look at video games forever. The Nintendo magic is here in full force, and they've outdone themselves, and truly cemented themselves as the greatest developer of all time.

    Perfection.
  25. DoomCritic
    Apr 6, 2018
    7
    The term glass cannon comes to mind when playing this game–as well as tedium. Before I go into the shortcomings of this game let me just say that this is one of the best Hyrule universes that I have been able to experience in a Zelda game… Now, with that said, it seems that for everything that could have been amazing about this game is then dialed back a few notches with some strangeThe term glass cannon comes to mind when playing this game–as well as tedium. Before I go into the shortcomings of this game let me just say that this is one of the best Hyrule universes that I have been able to experience in a Zelda game… Now, with that said, it seems that for everything that could have been amazing about this game is then dialed back a few notches with some strange in-game mechanic choices…
    Creating fake difficulties with cheap game design, like enemies that give you forever and a day to hit them only to be hindered with your porcelain weapons constantly breaking all the time… Dialog choices that don’t lead to different outcomes (like the damn paraglider tasks). And a little green doughnut that is fighting hard to become even more notable than the tri-force…
    So, to sum up my opinion, Breath of the Wild is a great game that takes three steps forward but two back as with features that do not really add to the game’s difficulty or enjoyability as much as attempt to pad the amount of time spent playing it.    … Expand
  26. MAXWlNNER
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Uma renovação incrível... Nunca imaginei que Zelda combinaria tanto com o mundo aberto :D sem palavras para descrever o quam incrível é The Legend Of Zelda Breath Of The Wild
  27. TJAW
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    With "The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild" Nintendo has caught a bolt of lightning in a bottle. This is not only one of the finest video games to have ever emerged, but it's a timeless, spotless pyramid of gold, an exceptional, immaculate work of art that both surpasses every Nintendo game made before it and is destined to be the greatest game on both of the consoles it was producedWith "The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild" Nintendo has caught a bolt of lightning in a bottle. This is not only one of the finest video games to have ever emerged, but it's a timeless, spotless pyramid of gold, an exceptional, immaculate work of art that both surpasses every Nintendo game made before it and is destined to be the greatest game on both of the consoles it was produced for. As if it were woven together by the hands of a deity watching over the distant stars, Breath Of The Wild sends you soaring - and its divine magic will stay within your heart for the rest of your life.… Expand
  28. EmirKhorasani
    Sep 2, 2017
    9
    There are so many "oh cool" moments. Its a lot of fun. The story is shallow and lacking which is a shame considering the lore they have to work with. Hopefully the expansion pass will add a lot of gameplay.
  29. 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
  30. valor19
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Amazing game with a great soundtrack. Truly was worth the wait. Epic while still keeping the elements from previous Zelda games. Sure to be a classic.
  31. BarronOfDune
    Mar 13, 2017
    7
    Eh, it was pretty good, certainly not bad, but not as euphorically amazing as a lot of reviewers seem to be claiming. Here's a rundown:

    GOOD - Solidly implemented open-world mechanics for combat, survival, exploration, and stealth. None of it is particularly groundbreaking but all is done well with the usual Nintendo polish. - Hyrule is varied, colorful, and appealing, reminiscent of    Eh, it was pretty good, certainly not bad, but not as euphorically amazing as a lot of reviewers seem to be claiming. Here's a rundown:

    GOOD
    - Solidly implemented open-world mechanics for combat, survival, exploration, and stealth. None of it is particularly groundbreaking but all is done well with the usual Nintendo polish.
    - Hyrule is varied, colorful, and appealing, reminiscent of a Miyazaki movie
    - Plenty of good music
    - While some dislike the breakable-weapon system, I think they implement it well and like the way it forces you to use a wide variety of weapons throughout the game
    - I really like the design of the Divine Beasts and the general concept of having dungeons inside these massive lumbering cyber-steampunk monsters
    - In general they do a good job of letting you go everywhere practically right from the start, with the caveat that many areas are dangerous and require specialized gear to traverse safely. It gives the world a good sense of mystery and adventure
    - Good sense of character growth & progression throughout the game as you gain better equipment, new abilities, and more life/stamina
    - They do a good job of incentivizing you to constantly collect whatever you can, as ingredients wind up having lots of uses in cooking and upgrading

    BAD
    - Story is very thin, and if you don't bother hunting for (totally optional) memories practically nonexistent: "Calamity Ganon is in the castle! Go stop him and save Zelda!" "OK, sure" THE END
    - The characters were pretty weak too IMO. The only one of the Champions who left any impression was Mipha since she actually seemed to have meaningful connections to other people. The rest were blah.
    - I wasn't a fan of this angsty, conflicted version of Zelda too, especially since she doesn't get a proper arc: basically she's worried she's a failure because her powers haven't materialized, then they eventually materialize at the last possible moment and everything works out THE END
    - Later in the game the lack of enemy variety becomes pretty annoying. Palette swaps of Bokoblins, Moblins, and Lizalfos constitute the vast majority of enemies you'll face and it all gets very same-y.
    - The prospect of slaughtering and eating countless wild animals (including wolves and foxes) is pretty grim for Nintendo. I must have farmed hundreds of moose for their precious, precious meat and did not feel like a legendary hero while I did it.
    - I was very annoyed at the section where Link dresses up like a harem slave to sneak into an all-woman city. That kind of stuff doesn't belong in a family-friendly game, Nintendo.
    - The actual design of the Divine Beast dungeons was unimpressive. They're all basically just variations on "tilt it this way, now that way" over and over again.
    - Hyrule Castle itself was a huge disappointment. I guess it's tough if you actually WANT to spend tons of time poking around and dodging Guardians, but I just swam up the waterfall and climbed up to a window, whole thing took less than 10 minutes
    - Once you've beaten Ganon it sinks in that there's not much point in continuing to explore the world, since you're not going to find any bigger challenges and there's little point in trying to get even stronger (especially if that means farming the same stuff over and over again). All that's left is OCD collecting and box-checking.    … Expand
  32. Angel_Ven
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Arguably the best Zelda game of all time and certainly the best game of 2017... Even though the year has just begun. This game has an amazing art style and an incredible soundtrack. The combat is actually really fun and has its own unique style. Breath of the Wild is sort of a "breath of fresh air" but still has that Zelda feel. 10/10
  33. Diddly
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    I'm just here to counter balance the salty sony fanboys spamming zeros.
    You can even check their accounts to see most of them gave deir pwecious zelda killa a 10/10.
    Pretty sad.
  34. bob1001
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This game is everything you could want from both a Zelda game or an open world game. Everything it tries to do it does successfully and is a step in the right direction for open world games. The combat is simple enough that anyone can pick up and play, while also being challenging because of aspects like weapon degradation and perfect dodges. The puzzles are complex but never impossibleThis game is everything you could want from both a Zelda game or an open world game. Everything it tries to do it does successfully and is a step in the right direction for open world games. The combat is simple enough that anyone can pick up and play, while also being challenging because of aspects like weapon degradation and perfect dodges. The puzzles are complex but never impossible because the game gives you all the tools you need for them right off the bat. The game looks fantastic but does have some draw distance issues. I could go on and on about the other aspects of the game but there is no point, you should play it yourself to discover what it has to offer. The game gives complete freedom to the player and despite having some performance issues the rest of the game is good enough to make up for it. It's obviously not perfect, but it is as close to perfect as you can possibly have an open world game be.… Expand
  35. JTJSGamer
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This is no doubt one of the greatest games ever made, and one of the best launch titles of any console ever. It has amazing graphics, world design, story, quests, controls, and must i say more, it is LOZ after all.
  36. Undesired_few
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    I´ve played games all my life and I´ve never seen a game so close to perfection, this is definitly the best masterpiece Nintendo has done since "The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time", since i was little my favorite games were Ocarina of Time, Mayora´s Mask & the Kingdom Hearts series, and back then I though no other game could beat them until I played Breath of the Wild. This is definitelyI´ve played games all my life and I´ve never seen a game so close to perfection, this is definitly the best masterpiece Nintendo has done since "The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time", since i was little my favorite games were Ocarina of Time, Mayora´s Mask & the Kingdom Hearts series, and back then I though no other game could beat them until I played Breath of the Wild. This is definitely the best game ever in my book… Expand
  37. synced
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This is the best Zelda game made stuning openword, Gameplay, artystyle, story, nintendo has done again
    since 1998 Ocarina of time i dont play a game like this

    buy now this is a masterpice game
  38. Cheloxx123
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Muy buen juego. Excelentes gráficos y excelente calidad de sonido. Soy un fan de la saga Zelda y, sin duda alguna, este luego se merece un 10 debido al trabajo que hizo el equipo de Aonuma.
  39. gokuvegeta420
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Nintendo did it again. They created another legendary game. I can't even put to words how amazing this title is. They finally modernized one of the most legendary series of all time. The new inventory system is a bit annoying at first, but you get used to finding new weapons. I've noticed literally no frame drops, and I just updated to the latest software. I've been playing in docked mode,Nintendo did it again. They created another legendary game. I can't even put to words how amazing this title is. They finally modernized one of the most legendary series of all time. The new inventory system is a bit annoying at first, but you get used to finding new weapons. I've noticed literally no frame drops, and I just updated to the latest software. I've been playing in docked mode, but cannot wait to take this on the go. I love the Studio Ghibli vibe of this game. 10/10. Ignore the Sony fanboys downvoting this game like Awoogirl. Look at the critic store. This game is a masterpiece. Thank you Nintendo. Than you Iwata.… Expand
  40. SmartAlec512
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    The legend of Zelda breath of the wild is fantastic! It is a breath of fresh air for the series! (Pun intended)
    The open world style from the original in 3D is just amazing and most of the controls that were old are now new and very good! 10/10
  41. Ferlinks
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a masterclass in open-world design and a watershed game that reinvents a 30-year-old franchise. It presents a wonderful sandbox full of mystery, dangling dozens upon dozens of tantalizing things in front of you that just beg to be explored. I’ve had so many adventures in Breath of the Wild, and each one has a unique story behind what led me toThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a masterclass in open-world design and a watershed game that reinvents a 30-year-old franchise. It presents a wonderful sandbox full of mystery, dangling dozens upon dozens of tantalizing things in front of you that just beg to be explored. I’ve had so many adventures in Breath of the Wild, and each one has a unique story behind what led me to them, making them stories on top of stories. And even after I’ve spent more than 50 hours searching the far reaches of Hyrule, I still manage to come across things I haven’t seen before. I’ll easily spend 50 to 100 more trying to track down its fascinating moments.… Expand
  42. sangine
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    No es normal que los trolls tengan tanta libertad para desvirtuar buenos juegos, ya sea este o horizon zero dawn. Y eso es un problema que tiene metacritic, que puede votar hasta un simio con retraso mental.
  43. Quemagalletas
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    This is my first zelda, I only had time to play 2 hours more or less and I already love it.

    I works really great on switch, maybe a little worst on tv mode, but not much worst.

    LET'S MAKE HYRULE GREAT AGAIN!
  44. mau2ricio
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Jogo expetacular em todos os sentidos: enredo, jogabilidade, arte. Sucessor à altura do Ocarina of Time, ou como tem saído em alguns meios, consegue até superá-lo.
  45. aariciae
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Nintendo, do it ! The king Link is back ! Captivating, brillant, amazing, unique... Deep and beautiful. Wild and tought. Just Magical...
    It's Legen.... wait... ... dary !
  46. punkmilitia
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Game of the decade. I can see a lot of trolls and fanboys rating this game lower than it deserves, sadly. Nothing short of a masterpiece. Don't be mad because your game scores lower than this and has "better graphics", because this is all pure game!
  47. alee132
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This game deserves the high scores. Sure it has some frame rate issues here and there but I am sure most of those will be fixed soon enough and if not, they aren't a big enough issue for me. Still rates higher then any game I have ever played. I give this my best game of all time and it beats out Horizon Zero Dawn by a mile. I still love Horizon Zero Dawn and will still play it. Got theThis game deserves the high scores. Sure it has some frame rate issues here and there but I am sure most of those will be fixed soon enough and if not, they aren't a big enough issue for me. Still rates higher then any game I have ever played. I give this my best game of all time and it beats out Horizon Zero Dawn by a mile. I still love Horizon Zero Dawn and will still play it. Got the collector's edition. But it only got 2 days of play or so before it got shelved even though it's my pick for best PS4 game ever.… Expand
  48. chad_pattan
    Mar 27, 2017
    6
    I already know I'll be attacked because I'm not going along with "the flow" of reviews. So let's start out by quantifying that 6. For the record, the last Zelda I played was Twilight Princess. Last Zelda I beat completely was A Link To The Past. Last Zelda I enjoyed was Adventure of Link (the only real "RPG" of the bunch, IMO.)

    Graphics: 3 points. Yes, half the score is the graphics.    I already know I'll be attacked because I'm not going along with "the flow" of reviews. So let's start out by quantifying that 6. For the record, the last Zelda I played was Twilight Princess. Last Zelda I beat completely was A Link To The Past. Last Zelda I enjoyed was Adventure of Link (the only real "RPG" of the bunch, IMO.)

    Graphics: 3 points. Yes, half the score is the graphics. They're beautiful. But they're limited, especially on the handheld. World of Final Fantasy on Vita is a great example of how it can be done.

    Story: 2 points. I feel that the story is compelling and interesting. You feel like you want to help the world. You connect with most of the characters. Nicely done.

    Sound: 1 point. Ambient sounds, voices, music, are all done decently. I didn't hear anything that bothered me, put it that way.

    But that's all the game has really. I get it - it's Zelda. It's a throwback to the first game. But quite a few things annoy me, and most of them have to do with UI (User Interface) decisions.

    You can't tell when weapons are degrading. I'm generally not a fan of the weapon break mechanic, but I can live with it so long as I can tell the life of my weapon, and I can repair weapons, ala Dark Cloud 2, or that I can easily create new ones, ala Dragon Quest Builders. Neither is the case here and it's annoying.

    Weapon strengths are illogical. Why it takes 9 swings to kill an enemy with an axe yet only three with a club makes no sense whatsoever. A fan leaf one-shots flying enemies yet a stick takes two, sometimes three hits. Why?

    Link will happily plummet to his death when you try to tell him to gently drop down from a climb to a ledge, and instead he jumps off the wall. I'd just as soon not have a jump from a climb at all.

    The button configs are a nightmare. Two different ways of using the Sheikah Slate rather than just one map with functions. Forced to move your thumb down to a touchpad that's not in a comfortable place just so you can switch weapons. Forced to press a tiny "minus sign" on the pad just to view the map and a tiny "plus sign" to view inventory. One trigger does something, one bumper does something else, another trigger does something else...It's too much! I thought FFXV's was bad, it's a work of art compared to this.

    The stamina bugs me only because it's so short. No human is that out of shape. At least let him sprint after a fast run.

    For all the criticism laid at the feet of Dragon Quest Builders I frankly felt that its battle "engine" was much more logical, as petty and simplistic as that was, for a very similar experience (legendary hero wakes up in a cave with no recollection of why they're there and now have to rebuild the world. Same. Exact. Story.)

    The world is massive, and while I do enjoy massive worlds (Dragon Quest VIII is an all-time great for me), the world has to interest me. Navigation is a pain in this game, and I assume they wanted you to feel the "realism" of it. But when you're playing a fantasy game, too much reality is not a good thing. (DQ8 and riding on a tiger to get around certainly isn't realistic.)

    Game directions are also lacking. You'll get instructions to go to a place, and in some situation it's a breeze, where in another situation they don't even bother trying to at least point you in the right direction. Again, too much realism.

    Yes, I know. "Explore". That's fine. But clear directions are a hallmark of roleplaying games, and it saddens me to see modern RPGs forget this.

    I discovered that the game feels much more "comfortable" in docked mode. The framerate drops don't bother me.

    It's a beautiful, well storied, average game. I'll keep the Switch in the hope the Seiken Densetsu Collection comes stateside *eeek*, and hopefully Octopath Traveler will be a much better experience. As for this, those that think this is a perfect game certainly must not have played Dragon Quest VIII on PS2 - thus far the only RPG to check off all of the boxes.    … Expand
  49. Boltey
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    The best game ever!

    This is no doubt one of the greatest games ever made, and one of the best launch titles of any console ever. It has amazing graphics, world design, story, quests, controls, and must i say more, it is LOZ after all.
  50. linji
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    I didn't image i would like ZELDA...However, while i got a serious glance on this game... i get involve in it. I ordered my first ZELDA and definitely it won't be my last one.
  51. nedron92
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This is simply Nintendos MasterPiece of All Time.
    It's perfect -> All of it:

    Soundtrack
    Effects
    Atmosphere
    and a epic open-world.

    It is also funny and this magical-anime-style is so awesome.
    an musthave for everyone who loves Zelda and/or OpenWorld-Games like Skyrim.
    It combines all elements in a perfect way.
  52. TheVJ
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Nintendo just gave every single other developer out there a master class in how to design a proper open world game that avoids all of the usual pitfalls. If you enjoy video games then you need to experience this. It's not only the best Zelda ever made, beating even the likes of ALttP or OoT, it's also possibly the single best video game ever created.

    Do not miss out on this!
  53. jongabr
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    What a game!
    The art is wonderful
    the map bigger than i thought
    i love it

    Nintendo rocked!

    One of the best games i´ve ever seen. I liked it as well as "the last of us", "shadow of the colossus" and "ocarina of time".

    Thank you Nintendo!
  54. Malow111
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Quizas uno de los mejores juegos a la fecha creada por la compañia nipona.
    Es excitador y a la vez maravilloso. Este juego marcara un antes y un despues en la historia de The Legend of Zelda, tal cual como lo hizo Oot en su tiempo. Sencillamente magnifico.
  55. rippmaster
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    The game takes the best of witcher3 and skyrim, fills the world with real life and wonder making a game enjoyable by everyone
    in every age. It precedes any game ive personally played before. its a real masterpiece.
    We dont need that many boring cuscenes and pointless quicktime events. We dont need to press "skip" on boring talk sequences. with this game the focus is you and your    The game takes the best of witcher3 and skyrim, fills the world with real life and wonder making a game enjoyable by everyone
    in every age. It precedes any game ive personally played before. its a real masterpiece.
    We dont need that many boring cuscenes and pointless quicktime events. We dont need to press "skip"
    on boring talk sequences. with this game the focus is you and your creativity.
    what can you accomplish

    the game sets a new standard in open world aventuring.    … Expand
  56. MrComrade
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    It's a gorgeous game. The music is fantastic. The story is nice, too. I love the emphasis on exploring in this beautiful world. I want to find every secret there is. I'm also really happy with what they did with horses. We're not stuck with Epona anymore. We can catch our own horses with whatever coat colors we want and they have different stats.

    I'm so glad they chose to go back to    It's a gorgeous game. The music is fantastic. The story is nice, too. I love the emphasis on exploring in this beautiful world. I want to find every secret there is. I'm also really happy with what they did with horses. We're not stuck with Epona anymore. We can catch our own horses with whatever coat colors we want and they have different stats.

    I'm so glad they chose to go back to Zelda's roots with this game.    … Expand
  57. PkmnMeister
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Zelda vereint Open World mit RPG-Elementen sowie Action Adventure-Gameplay und erweitert dabei bereits bekannte Spielmechaniken oder fügt neue hinzu. Der Schwierigkeitsgrad und die Erkundung gehen in Richtung Dark Souls. Die Story soll zum ersten Mal richtig gut inszeniert sein. Wenn man bedenkt, dass die grafische Komponente aufgrund der schwachen Hardware der nahezu einzige SchwachpunktZelda vereint Open World mit RPG-Elementen sowie Action Adventure-Gameplay und erweitert dabei bereits bekannte Spielmechaniken oder fügt neue hinzu. Der Schwierigkeitsgrad und die Erkundung gehen in Richtung Dark Souls. Die Story soll zum ersten Mal richtig gut inszeniert sein. Wenn man bedenkt, dass die grafische Komponente aufgrund der schwachen Hardware der nahezu einzige Schwachpunkt zu sein scheint, hat Nintendo Open World neu definiert.… Expand
  58. XtremeArtists
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    A true masterpiece. Breaks conventions established by the series, and moves gaming forward in the process. Sets the bar for open world games with new ideas about story telling. The sense of freedom is amazing, and actually becomes a story line element. This game is more than complete, and it's full of surprises. Because of the open world aspect, there are several ways to play, and oneA true masterpiece. Breaks conventions established by the series, and moves gaming forward in the process. Sets the bar for open world games with new ideas about story telling. The sense of freedom is amazing, and actually becomes a story line element. This game is more than complete, and it's full of surprises. Because of the open world aspect, there are several ways to play, and one problem/challenge can have several solutions depending on your style and strategy. This provides a huge amount of replay value, as players can create there own scenarios on additional runs through the game. This is art. This is a masterpiece. This is a gift to gamers.… Expand
  59. Nekster
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Absolutely gorgeus. I'm 30 hours into the game and i can't remember playing an open world game with such as much detail as this one. If you love exploration and Puzzles Zelda Botw is simply put the best game ever made. A worthy succesor of Ocarina of Time.
  60. Goalzzz
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    I am shocked to say the least is why people from sony fans having checked the user name giving Sony exclusives a ten and giving Breath of the Wild a zero. I feel sorry for them because honestly I pity the fools. Having the game I enjoy and honestly it is one of my best games ever. Owner of Ps4, Xbox One, Switch and Steam Machine. I enjoy all consoles lol. Unlike the few here who are hating.
  61. Smyrlie
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Best game I've ever played, that's all that needs to be said. Nintendo have outdone themselves with an open world adventure like no other. Everyone giving this game a zero because they don't like nintendo is disgusting.
  62. PietStok
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This game seems to amaze in every way.
    Gameplay, graphics, story, EVERYTHING!!
    Def. one of the best games ever created!

    Let's hope this is the new standard of Zelda games and Nintendo continues to create 'em so amazing as this!
  63. Oasppp
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This game is what Horizon Zero Dawn wishes it was. Don't listen to the crybabies review bombing this game. They're just jealous.

    Another absolute masterpiece from Nintendo. Will change your life.
  64. YUIOP10
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This game is critically acclaimed in a day and age where the worst games are rated 7's, and the best games are rated 9's. Scores have become compressed, which is why when a game like Breath of the Wild receives a 9.8/10 (and edging on 9.9) universally across over 60 review platforms, that means something. BotW is the first game in a decade to receive a score higher than 9.7, and it shows.This game is critically acclaimed in a day and age where the worst games are rated 7's, and the best games are rated 9's. Scores have become compressed, which is why when a game like Breath of the Wild receives a 9.8/10 (and edging on 9.9) universally across over 60 review platforms, that means something. BotW is the first game in a decade to receive a score higher than 9.7, and it shows.

    The world is beautiful, intricate, and alive. BotW does what so many open world games fail to do: it's a real "world" for the player to interact with. There is no hand holding. There are no false limitations. There are no fake loading screens. What you see is what you get.

    The gameplay is tight and controlled. You will be punished for your mistakes, and rewarded for creativity. The game gives you your main tools close to the start and you are free to run around in a massive sandbox with only the limitations of your imagination.

    All in all, this Zelda title strays far away from previous formulas, which in my honest opinion have become quite stale, and shows an entire genre how to make a game right. Yes, no game is perfect, and Breath of the Wild is not without its flaws, chief among complaints being somewhat dated graphics and framerate issues. But none of those things hamper the game; the positives outweigh the negatives far too much to matter.

    I hope Nintendo will take what it learned from creating Breath of the Wild and bring it to every one of their first party titles in the future. I look forward to what is in store for me and my Nintendo Switch on the horizon; ARMs, Spla2n, Xenoblade 2, and Mario Odyssey all look to be amazing smash hits. Thank you Nintendo for continuing to be the standard the industry lives by, and thank you for showing what's possible to all game developers out there. Here's to the Game of the Decade, and possible the Greatest of All Time.    … Expand
  65. Reyes_VK
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    The Best Zelda ever made. Simple and clean!. Perfect gameplay, beautyfull artistic desing and a vaste world to explore. You gonna love it! Must buy and 1st candidate to GOTY
  66. 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.
  67. Kelsov
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Enjoying this game more than skyrim. Feels like halo and skyrim mixed together nintendo style. Limited crafting and disposable weapons help the game avoid feeling tedious like some open world games can.
  68. BlueSparksXX
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Talk about haters trying to damage control the user score. It's quite pathetic. Sorry that your sony games got topped by a Nintendo game. It's really annoying to see all the stupid hate just cause they are mad BOTW almost got a perfect 100.
  69. praimo
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Most negative reviews come from trolls and Sony fanboys who can't believe they can't play such an amazing game on their system, you just have to look at their profiles and see what games they have rated before with 10, is actually quite funny.

    With 15 hours into the game I can say with confidence that since Red Dead Redemption I have not played an open world game this fun and rewarding,    Most negative reviews come from trolls and Sony fanboys who can't believe they can't play such an amazing game on their system, you just have to look at their profiles and see what games they have rated before with 10, is actually quite funny.

    With 15 hours into the game I can say with confidence that since Red Dead Redemption I have not played an open world game this fun and rewarding, the gameplay is just amazing. The graphics are beautiful for the system, art direction is fantastic, but if you are looking for a powerhouse look elsewhere (Witcher 3 or Horizon for instance). Sound also enhances the overall mood, don't hesitate and go for it in any of its versions.    … Expand
  70. rhagman
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    I like that when you check the bio of all the bad notes, they are all recently created and rated Horizon with a 10 lmaoooo

    nice try boyz but you should keep your hate and doing something more productive than just rant over the internet
  71. Timmy42501
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    incredible, understandable that it is now one of the best games of all time... Ive spent every moment until now glued to my tv since buying it at midnight with my switch!
  72. fabianoD
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Masterpiece. If you want for a unforgettable
    game, forget all the prejudices and take a chance for this game, you will not regret
    This is The Generation Game!
  73. DarkrEALm
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a constant quest for more effective ways to survive and gain edge over the environment and monsters. Collecting resources for cooking is how to recover life, gain more durability and even resistance to elements. A defeated enemy is the source of new weapons or armor and a response to the ease with which certain weapons fall apart in our hands withThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a constant quest for more effective ways to survive and gain edge over the environment and monsters. Collecting resources for cooking is how to recover life, gain more durability and even resistance to elements. A defeated enemy is the source of new weapons or armor and a response to the ease with which certain weapons fall apart in our hands with a certain number of blows. We are never 100% safe in any situation and a certain slip represents a painful death.… Expand
  74. xMiLLix
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    A+mazing game! Graphically one of the best games available today, and the soundtrack will captivate you as you immerse yourself in the world. Well worth the wait!!
  75. Pesk
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    The best sandbox I've ever played.
    The mixture of exploration, survival, action, creation make the game one of the best of the saga, but the best.
    A game that will mark a before and after in video games has been born
  76. TDude
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Nintendo have ultimately entered a brand new generation of gaming. And what better way to enter generation nine is to have a brand new epic adventure game. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is truly one sexy BEAST! Whether you play this game in 720p in portable/tabletop mode or 900p (upscaled to 1080) in docked mode, the developers at Nintendo EPD have never missed a singular stepNintendo have ultimately entered a brand new generation of gaming. And what better way to enter generation nine is to have a brand new epic adventure game. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is truly one sexy BEAST! Whether you play this game in 720p in portable/tabletop mode or 900p (upscaled to 1080) in docked mode, the developers at Nintendo EPD have never missed a singular step or beat. The visuals look beautiful and lively, the play control mechanics are flawless, the story and voice acting is like watching a Studio Ghibli film in a positive way, and the challenge is 100% pure hardcore.

    If you really want to play this GotY future nominee, you owe yourself the purchase of the Nintendo Switch and Breath of the Wild. Definitely a must purchase and an accolade to producer Aonuma-san. 10 out of 10!    … Expand
  77. Masonian
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Breath of the Wild is awesome.

    Gameplay, Sound, Story, Dungeons, everything.

    This game just works.

    Its amazing and I love it.

    Just get the game
    and you will too.
  78. levantus
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Nintendo ha creado un mundo que no solo se siente vivo, se siente real. No veras un ciervo caminando sin un motivo, estara buscando alimento, cuidando a sus crias, buscando agua, ocultandose de la lluvia, y ese solo es un ejemplo, de entre cientos. El medio es tan inmersivo que da miedo, es tan enorme que te sientes perdido, ya no eres alguien jugando, eres alguien que acaba de despertar,Nintendo ha creado un mundo que no solo se siente vivo, se siente real. No veras un ciervo caminando sin un motivo, estara buscando alimento, cuidando a sus crias, buscando agua, ocultandose de la lluvia, y ese solo es un ejemplo, de entre cientos. El medio es tan inmersivo que da miedo, es tan enorme que te sientes perdido, ya no eres alguien jugando, eres alguien que acaba de despertar, que no recuerda su pasado y que sabe que de ti depende ESE mundo. No tengo mas que decir, solo A MASTERPIECE… Expand
  79. KingShaek
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This game is poetry.There is no way to descrive this game.Its fabolous ,amazing,and really good.Please ,dear PS4 users stop voting 0 in userscore this is not even a bad game like The last guardian :)
  80. annex7977
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Not a big fan of Zelda games. I like them but still think they're too formulaic. I prefer the Elder Scrolls games and obviously Witcher 3 (brilliant) and Red Dead Redemption.
    That said, BotW is the best open world game ever made and probably the best game I've ever played. I don't say that lightly, I've been gaming since the Spectrum days and I am brand-agnostic (I usually own and play    Not a big fan of Zelda games. I like them but still think they're too formulaic. I prefer the Elder Scrolls games and obviously Witcher 3 (brilliant) and Red Dead Redemption.
    That said, BotW is the best open world game ever made and probably the best game I've ever played. I don't say that lightly, I've been gaming since the Spectrum days and I am brand-agnostic (I usually own and play most mainstream consoles of a generation) as well as being a dedicated PC gamer since my first IBM PS/2 256-color VGA in 1990).

    The game allows you to do so much, it constantly surprises you with its depth and variety, it removes all limits on what can and cannot happen. It's not a game, it's a whole living, breathing world you can get lost in. No other game has ever achieved that.

    Ignore the fanboys on both sides of the fence (both "10/10 Zelda hurdur" and the "0/10 Horizon is better") and
    check out a review or gameplay video for yourself. Today, launch day 2017, this is all you need to be persuaded that this is, without a doubt, a game that absolutely must be experienced by anyone who enjoys video games. If you can't afford it for whatever reason, find alternative means but please, please don't miss out on this unique experience.    … Expand
  81. 9to10Gaming
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Maybe the best game that I've ever played.
    My hands are still shaking after I finished it.

    The exploring, the over world, the gameplay, the story. Everything is just PERFECT.
    A true masterpiece!
  82. mattsoubala
    Mar 17, 2017
    10
    having played witcher 3, fallout 4, and other ubisoft games i can safely say after defeating calamity ganon some 70 hours later this is truly a masterpiece in terms of open-world design. BOTW is the best open world game to date.
  83. JoshuaBell11
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    If there is a better game out there, it's safe to say I have not played it. This is the most exhilarating, freeing, and beautiful experience I've ever had a In a game. Perfect, Hands Down.
  84. lrobert
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Nintendo is BACK! BotW IS THE ZELDA GAME. It is even better than Ocarina of Time, AND THAT MEANS A LOT.

    It's beautiful, it's long, has an amazing gameplay and of course, is fun.
  85. Linknlogs227
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    It is a great game that shows how the old series of Zelda can still have interesting content in it. It also shows that Nintendo can make open world games that are worth playing.
  86. Toast1124
    Mar 14, 2017
    7
    Its just ok. Simple. Don't listen to the Nintendo fanboys; this is NOT a perfect game. Let me explain:
    Cons:
    - The story is good, but I haven't found myself really into it. There isn't any real urgency to it. Just do what you want and oh yeah maybe save this princess. - Weapon durability system is actually awful. I'm not saying the mechanic is bad, but this game does it awful. Nothing    Its just ok. Simple. Don't listen to the Nintendo fanboys; this is NOT a perfect game. Let me explain:
    Cons:
    - The story is good, but I haven't found myself really into it. There isn't any real urgency to it. Just do what you want and oh yeah maybe save this princess.
    - Weapon durability system is actually awful. I'm not saying the mechanic is bad, but this game does it awful. Nothing ruins a game more than giving you something cool only to take it away a few seconds later (And i'm serious, weapons break in just a few swings in this game. Nothing like Dark souls).
    - Combat is just meh. Everyone claims that the durability system is to encourage you to try different weapon types, yet the combat is just so bland. Sure, maybe this is great for casual players, but this game doesn't feel like it was made for new gamers.
    - The side quest are very generic rpg quests. Nothing like The Witcher 3 's quests which would draw you down a rabbit hole of action, adventure, and feels.
    - No crafting?? Only crafting is cooking food that give you boosts. Thats it.
    Pros:
    - The game world is beautiful. There are things to do everywhere it seems. Only gripe is that the switch cant handle it, but that's not the games fault i guess.
    - The puzzles are all really creative and take full advantage of the rune mechanic.
    - The world is really open. Go anywhere, do anything. There are a few ways the game limits you from just running to the final boss of course.
    - The physics in this game is great. Light a bush on fire, let it burn the whole field, and ride away on the updraft. You can be really creative in this game because of its great physics engine.

    In conclusion, its just another open world rpg game. The fact that Link is in it doesn't make it any different. If you like Zelda games, grab it. If you want a open world rpg with, maybe get Witcher 3 or Dark souls 3.    … Expand
  87. csgopro
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    An absolutely masterpiece.

    This game gives a new definition to the open world genre. The physics system in this game is light years ahead of what you see in other open world titles. You're given complete freedom throughout the game, leading to different experiences for each player, rather than one shared, scripted experience. I really wish Nintendo allowed us to use the Japanese voice    An absolutely masterpiece.

    This game gives a new definition to the open world genre. The physics system in this game is light years ahead of what you see in other open world titles. You're given complete freedom throughout the game, leading to different experiences for each player, rather than one shared, scripted experience. I really wish Nintendo allowed us to use the Japanese voice acting with English subtitled but that can be added in a later date. This may be the best music I've heard in a Zelda title, and that says a lot. Ignore the troll reviews. They're mad that their masterpiece, Horizon, ended up being an 8/10. This is a 98 on Metacritic, making it one of the greatest reviewed games of all time.    … Expand
  88. Myon-Neutrino
    May 11, 2017
    8
    People seem to polarize way too much here. If you don´t agree that BotW is "the best game ever made" and "totally worth 10/10", expect to be insulted, calling you a Sony/Xbox Disciple. To be honest, I´m PC Gamer nowadays and don´t even own PS or XBOX Consoles, but grew up in the SNES-Era and played every Nintendo Console and Zelda Games since. Now I tried the Switch-Version of BotW, I´mPeople seem to polarize way too much here. If you don´t agree that BotW is "the best game ever made" and "totally worth 10/10", expect to be insulted, calling you a Sony/Xbox Disciple. To be honest, I´m PC Gamer nowadays and don´t even own PS or XBOX Consoles, but grew up in the SNES-Era and played every Nintendo Console and Zelda Games since. Now I tried the Switch-Version of BotW, I´m about 22 hours in. It is NOT a "Masterpiece". It´s NOT "the best game ever made" and it´s NOT worth beeing rated 10/10. It´s a solid Open World game and of course it´s fun to play it. It´s a worthy successor to many previous Zelda Titles, such as Twilight Princess and provides a good gameplay experience, ok graphics and the typical Zelda-Feeling you´d expect from the franchise. Well designed, huge world. But on the other hand, it´s far away from beeing perfect and that should be obvious for every gamer out there... Weapons break way to frequently, the inventory and menu handling takes much time, switching weapons or Slate Skills simply takes too long and is not too intuitive. Speaking of the slate, that thing doesn´t offer too many features. Even "A Link to the past" had more specific Items which brought a much wider variation to the game. You find Bows all the time, but getting Arrows is a pain in the ass (at least at the beginning) and extremely expensive to buy. Why even implementing Bows at all if the´re not utilized because of constant lack of arrows? The world is damn huge, but kinda empty and lifeless sometimes. There aren´t as many different enemy types as well, you got severe frame drops every here and then (reminds me of the unbearable slowdown of some NES games back in the days...) and in conclusion, I truly can´t understand those Critic review rankings of 97... Zelda: BotW is very good, but not THAT great.… Expand
  89. FastSmith7
    Mar 3, 2017
    8
    I'm very sorry but the love for this game is based purely on the fact that it has Zelda in its name. It is a very good game but no more than that by todays standards, terrible voice acting, the framerate is awful, the combat gets repetitive after a few hours, the story isn't great either and climbing is just silly and unrealistic. However, the exploration is wonderful, combat is fun forI'm very sorry but the love for this game is based purely on the fact that it has Zelda in its name. It is a very good game but no more than that by todays standards, terrible voice acting, the framerate is awful, the combat gets repetitive after a few hours, the story isn't great either and climbing is just silly and unrealistic. However, the exploration is wonderful, combat is fun for the first few hours, the world is beautiful and brimming with content, there are many fun puzzles and the atmosphere is spot on, it isn't enough to warrant a 10/10 though.… Expand
  90. Stuvok
    Mar 13, 2017
    6
    Combat is OK but the puzzles are garbage. If you think picking up a rock and placing it in a circle, throwing a rock into a circle, or pushing a rock into a circle is exciting then go ahead you'll be doing that 200 times. There are a few good side quests and a few good surprises but most of what you find is endlessly repeated simple Korok puzzles that you need to do because of howCombat is OK but the puzzles are garbage. If you think picking up a rock and placing it in a circle, throwing a rock into a circle, or pushing a rock into a circle is exciting then go ahead you'll be doing that 200 times. There are a few good side quests and a few good surprises but most of what you find is endlessly repeated simple Korok puzzles that you need to do because of how annoying the equipment breaking system is. You need the extra slots because how fast weapons become useless and break. If you enjoy Dungeons you need not apply because this has the worst dungeons in the entire Zelda franchise. They are no more than simple puzzle rooms with almost no enemy's.... the one enemy they the boss are also the worst in the franchise. Bosses almost with every other monster are either going to kill you in 1 hit or if you spent a little time powering up they will be so weak you may not even need to block. Bad menu's that you constantly use, bad voice acting, bad writing, bad story, bad lip-sync in some scenes, bad side quests.... Very little of this game is up to modern standards. If you think cooking should be quick and easy to prepare before battle well that's not this game. Maybe in the Witcher you can instantly fill up everything you know the recipe for but in Zelda you need to spend 30 min crafting each individual meal waiting through the 10 second jingle to finish after every one. This annoyance continues through the whole game... you'll need to sit through 5 loading screens to finish each shrine and most of the time they aren't even worth it. Shines are generally just very simple puzzles with no visual difference and they pale in comparison to open world puzzles used to unlock shrines. Even worse are the shrines that are 5 loading screens just to enter an empty room with a chest. Things Zelda was good at are now broken! Even things like the lock on system is garbage. Its still worth playing but its not the masterpiece reviewers keep saying it is.… Expand
  91. Kayno1
    Mar 4, 2017
    5
    I originally gave this game an 8, but the more i play, the more i start to feel that this game is a huge dissapointment. Most of the time is spent running around aimlessly in the empty world, while the rest of the time is spent hitting enemies with a sword over and over again. Not to mention every enemy in the game is pretty much the same, but with different colours and skins. The gameI originally gave this game an 8, but the more i play, the more i start to feel that this game is a huge dissapointment. Most of the time is spent running around aimlessly in the empty world, while the rest of the time is spent hitting enemies with a sword over and over again. Not to mention every enemy in the game is pretty much the same, but with different colours and skins. The game overall can be a lot of fun at times, but these times are so rare compared to the boring and repetitive ones. The framerate drops are also something that definitely brings this game down, as it is too noticeable to just brush off. I really don't understand the praise this game is getting, especially since it doesn't have enough variety or innovation to call it a "masterpiece". I will say that the art style is very pleasing in certain areas, as there are some places where this game looks gorgeous. The story is also very interesting with some really nice voice acting, and the game does give a great sense of adventure.… Expand
  92. msanders78
    Mar 4, 2017
    5
    After waiting for three years for this game, I have to say I'm not impressed. The graphics are ok, the music is ok, the game is....actually kinda boring and repetitive. I love Zelda games, Windwaker is my favorite game of all time, but this game didn't draw me in like WW or OOT or even ALTTP. I didn't really care for SS and after four hours in, not a big fan of ABOTW. This game feels likeAfter waiting for three years for this game, I have to say I'm not impressed. The graphics are ok, the music is ok, the game is....actually kinda boring and repetitive. I love Zelda games, Windwaker is my favorite game of all time, but this game didn't draw me in like WW or OOT or even ALTTP. I didn't really care for SS and after four hours in, not a big fan of ABOTW. This game feels like a bad version of Elder Scrolls, not a Zelda game....hate the collecting, cooking food?, weapons break...often, Link is resurrected like Christ...is he a god now?, load times are often and long, lots of space on the map...lots of walking/riding, with nothing there, the quick travel takes forever to load next area, .............and on and on....also the first Zelda game you can't change your name, or have three save files....two stars...an ok game, NOT A LOZ GAME!… Expand
  93. Attila_The_Fun
    Mar 16, 2017
    7
    Okay, so I beat the game to give it a final review and I must say I was reallllly disappointed. I'll just make my list now.
    Cons:
    No enemy variety. Maybe 8 total enemies in the game reskinned several times. Shrines are boring and take about 5 minutes or less to complete. 4 dungeons in the game if you can even call them dungeons that is. These dungeons are just huge empty spaces with    Okay, so I beat the game to give it a final review and I must say I was reallllly disappointed. I'll just make my list now.
    Cons:
    No enemy variety. Maybe 8 total enemies in the game reskinned several times.
    Shrines are boring and take about 5 minutes or less to complete.
    4 dungeons in the game if you can even call them dungeons that is. These dungeons are just huge empty spaces with one 20-minute puzzle and a boss.
    Calamity Gannon shot at me one time and stood there the rest of the fight.
    This is somewhat of a nitpick, but the music is really bad. If you have such an epic open world area the music should not have been soft piano. Ocarina of Time of time felt like an adventure with the music.
    The framerate is also very bad on the Switch. It was advertised to run at a "smooth 30 fps" and it doesn't if too many enemies are in one area and especially around the Great Deku Tree.
    The rain mechanic is very annoying. You can't just start a fire and wait either because that puts out your fire. So, then you need to go back to a town or a covered area and make your climb all over again.
    Chests are kind of pointless. They all hold some crappy weapon that breaks in a couple hits.

    Pros
    You can do a lot of silly stuff, but that's about it.
    The visuals look nice when they don't lag.

    That's about it.    … Expand
  94. Clarion
    Mar 4, 2017
    8
    A nice open world, but brings really nothing new to the table. Link is still mute, weapons break far too quickly, It somehow feels more like messing around at an amusement park than exploring a dangerous world. Colorful visuals try to mask their low complexity. Overall a fun game, but nothing as epic as critics are trying to sell us.
  95. Razv
    Mar 3, 2017
    7
    Not as good as the critics make you think it is, but overall a pretty good game. The story is not excellent, the combat could use some more polishing, but the world created is simply marvelous.
  96. TsukasaHiiragi
    Mar 3, 2017
    7
    Sadly, the Zelda fanboy army and obvious paid reviewers are giving this game an artificially high rating whilst in truth it isn't *that* good, there are many glaring issues right now, and the game does get repetitive after about 20 hours in, especially after grinding shrines/temples over and over for little reward.

    BotW would have been better if you didn't get all the tools and    Sadly, the Zelda fanboy army and obvious paid reviewers are giving this game an artificially high rating whilst in truth it isn't *that* good, there are many glaring issues right now, and the game does get repetitive after about 20 hours in, especially after grinding shrines/temples over and over for little reward.

    BotW would have been better if you didn't get all the tools and equipment you need within pretty much the first 20 minutes to an hour into the game. The gameplay is also questionable, with strange difficulty spikes basically saying ' you shouldn't be in this area yet ' so you die in one hit, whilst you don't lose anything you can lose durability since your weapons don't last forever and eventually you're going to need to craft items and especially potions.

    The crafting elements aside, the game is a psudo mixture of Dark Souls meets Skyrim? The game can be brutally difficult at times, and have a nice balance the next - whilst this isn't neccessarily a bad thing, I'm sure it could cause some player frustration.

    Whilst I think its a good opening title for the switch, the 90+ and especially 100s are all vastly over-rated scores, and shouldn't have scored that high. Sure this game is good, but it isn't that 'great' but its a worthy title to hold the Zelda name.    … Expand
  97. Delmale
    Mar 13, 2017
    3
    A lot of what needs to be said has already been said but wanted to reinforce some of the faults (mainly so that we don't see a game like this again in Zelda series).

    Pros: • Combat, for those that enjoy twitchy dodge and parry soulsborne mechanics (like me) you can basically dominate this game and it feels very rewarding. • Graphics are beautiful. Normally don't like this sort of art    A lot of what needs to be said has already been said but wanted to reinforce some of the faults (mainly so that we don't see a game like this again in Zelda series).

    Pros:
    • Combat, for those that enjoy twitchy dodge and parry soulsborne mechanics (like me) you can basically dominate this game and it feels very rewarding.
    • Graphics are beautiful. Normally don't like this sort of art style but its very suiting to the game.
    • Exploration. You can climb/traverse practically anything in the game. Perilous path on your way to that tower? Stock up on stam pots and climb the mountain up instead.

    Cons:
    • Story and characters feel very shallow. Main story characters are very underdeveloped which leaves you wanting for more. How can you expect players to like any of the characters when you give them only 10 lines.
    • Music is very underwhelming for a Zelda game
    • Waiting times are ridiculous. Upgrading a piece of armor? watch cutscene. Discover shrine? Cutscene. Cooking food? cutscene. Korok seed? Cutscene. Wouldn't be complaining except you have to do it so many times it gets obnoxious.
    • Everything just seem so repetitive. The 4 main dungeons are basically giant puzzles. The bosses are practically the same, shoot the eye, get in for damage, repeat with 1 or 2 minor new gimmicks. The champion stories are practically identical, there's an king and an underling, somehow related to the champions of old. It just seems lazy. Majority of side quests are your run of the mill "fetch my sister a baked apple" or help us kill these boars. Monsters are basically copy pasta with new skins.
    • Performance. Not that we didn't already expect this given the specs on both the Switch and Wii U. It's frequent enough to actually ruin immersion (straight up freezes at certain parts).    … Expand
  98. DarkLordGig
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Simply an amazing game. Good art style, good music, and overall really good atmosphere. A highly expansive overworld littered with shrines and enemies and NPC's will keep you playing for hours.
  99. Algoros
    Mar 3, 2017
    0
    Everywhere new things to discover, amazing story and "wunderschöne" graphic
    thx nintendo
    This can be the best game ever if the DLC are the last 2 Prozent
  100. AwooGirl
    Mar 3, 2017
    5
    If you enjoy just messing around in a large, beautiful world then this game is perfect for you, lots to fiddle around with and definitely worth your money. Someone looking for a more engaging, focused experience will find Breath of the Wild somewhat lacking however. It's an okay game, and I hate to say this, but I can't think of it as anything but a bad Zelda game. Regardless I willIf you enjoy just messing around in a large, beautiful world then this game is perfect for you, lots to fiddle around with and definitely worth your money. Someone looking for a more engaging, focused experience will find Breath of the Wild somewhat lacking however. It's an okay game, and I hate to say this, but I can't think of it as anything but a bad Zelda game. Regardless I will give it a 5 since there are definitely many that will enjoy this type of game.… Expand
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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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