The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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8.7

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  1. Lexalth
    Jul 14, 2023
    10
    It changes drastically the idea of the open world games, the freedom is incomparable and there’s always something to do. No surprise it won the goty
  2. philzlz
    Jul 14, 2023
    9
    I have only played the game five and a half years after release and was impressed by how good it was. As an old Ocarina of Time fan, the new take on Zelda is refreshing and a kind of peaceful experience while playing. The gentle piano music while exploring the gigantic world makes for a relaxing adventure.

    I did not care for weapon durability and the shrines at all. I missed the old    I have only played the game five and a half years after release and was impressed by how good it was. As an old Ocarina of Time fan, the new take on Zelda is refreshing and a kind of peaceful experience while playing. The gentle piano music while exploring the gigantic world makes for a relaxing adventure.

    I did not care for weapon durability and the shrines at all. I missed the old themed dungeons where you would acquire new gear and learn to use it but it is undeniable that the game is fun and charming.    … Expand
  3. Abelardo14
    Jul 13, 2023
    10
    En 20 años se hablara de este juego como uno de los mas influyentes de la historia, si no el que mas.

    Para mi es sin dudas el mejor juego de la historia, por encima de TOTK. Por encima de juegos soberbios que marcaron epoca o tendencias como Resident Evil, Ocarina of time, Minecraft, Skyrim, GTA, Halo, FF, WoW (sin querer hacer enfadar a nadie, es mi punto de vista).

    Es simple, es PERFECTO.
  4. Fall1n
    Jul 13, 2023
    10
    my favourite game, one of the best zelda/ open-world games ever created////
  5. Rafael-mpa
    Jul 12, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo simplesmente espetacular, pra mim uma experiência inesquecível, lembro claramente quando comprei um Nintendo switch, estava em dúvida se pegava Zelda BOTW, ou super Mario odissey, era minha primeira experiência nos, consoles da Nintendo, tinha jogado vagamente em um PS2 de um amigo, e um Xbox 360 do meu primo, pensei bastante sobre, meu amigo me recomendou Zelda, e sinceramente, não havia como escolher um jogo melhor, um mundo vasto, cheio de Quest's e segredos, e o melhor de tudo, ao passar o tutorial do jogo(great plateu) você tem um ponto, mas seguir ele é totalmente opcional, você não tem que seguir a história, você pode descobrir coisas por acaso, e simplesmente mais pra frente descobrir que estava antecipado e fez antes de te darem essa missão, é espetacular como esse jogo, faz com que você descubra o mapa, e não coloque um bilhão de pontos na tela indicando onde está as missões, você descobre o mapa, as missões, tudo, a história, apesar de não ser totalmente vivenciada, já que grande parte da história está no passado(a era da calamidade) você pode desbloquear as bestas divinas, esse é o tipo de jogo que você decide oque vai fazer, se você quiser simplesmente derrotar o Boss final, sem sequer ter desbloqueado as bestas divinas, você pode, se quiser ir em um lugar no início do jogo, você pode, a construção do mapa, incentiva o jogador a explorar, o excesso de montanhas desperta a curiosidade do jogador, simplesmente maravilhoso, foi minha primeira experiência com jogos mundo aberto, e sinceramente, não tinha como ser melhor, recomendo para qualquer um que queira um mundo enorme para explorar, e uma grande aventura que te tira horas de pura diversão!!!… Expand
  6. HyruleHero
    Jul 12, 2023
    10
    Esse jogo criou um novo conceito em mundos abertos e possivelmente muito do que veremos e temos visto nesse gênero vai usá-lo ou o usa como base. Um divisor de águas apenas...
  7. Pollaris
    Jul 12, 2023
    8
    Didn’t feel like Zelda. It felt like a bunch of games that I have already played.
  8. Dave0803
    Jul 12, 2023
    9
    This game is a masterpiece. A BREATH of fresh air for the franchise, it truly brings new life to your typical adventure game. What is loses in lackluster dungeons and bosses, it makes up for in sheer scale. There is so much to do and explore, I simply wish the dungeons and story were given more effort.
  9. MajorasUltimate
    Jul 11, 2023
    10
    Uma obra prima e possivelmente o maior divisor de águas quando se pensar em mundos abertos de agora em diante. Uma revolução feita pela mais revolucionária franquia dos games.
  10. kevinavelare
    Jul 11, 2023
    9
    El juego tiene algunos bajones de FPS en ciertos lugares como el bosque Kolog y la Cuidad de los Ornis.
  11. Wolfvez
    Jul 9, 2023
    9
    Lo pase 3 veces por el placer el soundtrack fusionado con la belleza de la libertad que nos ofrece. Es hermoso.
  12. TheRedFern
    Jul 8, 2023
    9
    A remarkably well-done game, and one of the first franchises to embrace a new direction of open world and endless experiences. I loved so much about this game. I thought the game was top-tier in terms of development, art direction, and general gameplay. However, I felt like the story, and lack of substantial dungeons really made it feel like a game that was not Zelda. I have alwaysA remarkably well-done game, and one of the first franchises to embrace a new direction of open world and endless experiences. I loved so much about this game. I thought the game was top-tier in terms of development, art direction, and general gameplay. However, I felt like the story, and lack of substantial dungeons really made it feel like a game that was not Zelda. I have always connected with the Zelda Franchise, more so with the games that had immersive dungeon experiences and a story that you cared about. This game was outstanding, but the actual substantial content seemed to be about the volume of small dungeons, small interactions, and small experiences rather than a cohesive whole. The DLC challenge mode was a bit of a joke, and just scaled characters' health rather than making the game a difficult one to attempt.… Expand
  13. TheXxchaKing
    Jul 7, 2023
    8
    + World design of Hyrule is gorgeous, made even better by the various methods of traversal
    + Item management system and breakable weapons actually really worked for me
    + Atmosphere and charm is really evident + Boss design is epic, especially the final boss - Shrines are repetitive and tedious - Lack of dungeons and classic legacy items felt like a missed opportunity - Lazy    + World design of Hyrule is gorgeous, made even better by the various methods of traversal
    + Item management system and breakable weapons actually really worked for me
    + Atmosphere and charm is really evident
    + Boss design is epic, especially the final boss

    - Shrines are repetitive and tedious
    - Lack of dungeons and classic legacy items felt like a missed opportunity
    - Lazy side-quests are a drag
    - Minimalist soundtrack for a series with as iconic a discography as The Legend of Zelda's is a crime    … Expand
  14. bigeli
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Amazing, revolutionized the open world genre. One of the best games ever made.
  15. Jcss18
    Jul 6, 2023
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos de mundo abierto que he jugado jamas, super recomendado, lo he jugado mas de 200 horas y no me he aburrido, siempre hay algo que hacer y no es aburrido, cada mision, prueba heroica, etc. Es muy entretenida de realizar, sin dudas lo recomiendo.
  16. C_B_Hubbs
    Jul 5, 2023
    10
    Must play for all Switch owners. Easily a 200+ hour game. Endless exploration.
  17. Igor16gorliti
    Jul 4, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melhor jogo da minha vida muito bom maravilhoso.

    Não tem nenhum jogo melhor para switch primeiro jogo que vou comprar no meu switch vai ser o Zelda BOTW.

    O inicio a vista da montanha muito lindo grafico bons jogo muito bom o jogo é realmente mundo aberto você vai para onde quiser.

    Maravilhoso amei o jogo.

    Comprem eu recomendo    … Expand
  18. torjo
    Jul 4, 2023
    10
    Great game. I have spent so many hours just exploring the world, forgetingabout the main quests...
  19. randomguy0920
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    Such a great game, the music, the combat system and the incredible replayability make this the best game on my switch right now.
  20. Terminator1218
    Jul 1, 2023
    0
    Really overrated to be honest didn't deserve the GOTY
    2017 was actually a pretty mediocre year for gaming with just a few exceptions and Zelda just wasn't good enough for me and I'm honestly surprised from how much praise it gets and people just don't accept some of it's flaws
  21. CouldBeYourName
    Jul 1, 2023
    7
    It´s not the best Zelda but still a good game.
    Story and music is mediocre but gameplay is pretty good.
    Performance is a big nono in this game however.
    Overall pretty good game tho.
  22. Kirshks
    Jun 30, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's so overrated, I tried to play it and experience was awfull, game is trash… Expand
  23. magnolia6
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    The best open world experience I have ever encountered in any game to date.
  24. Bestx
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    What i can say, this game is a masterpiece and everyone have to play this. Before Totk this game was the best, now it has to Pass the crown to the latter.
  25. PlanteGaming
    Jun 28, 2023
    7
    Jeu qui a révolutionné l'industrie vidéoludique. Cependant, Hyrule est vide à bien des égards.
  26. Ariskal
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    salah satu game terbaik speanjang masa yg banyak menginspirasi beberapa game masterpiece lainnya sperti horizon forbidden west dll
  27. Yine
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    Bardzo dobra gra z zupełnie innym podejściem. "Graj jak chesz". Minusem jest lekko przesadzaony system psucia się broni.
  28. co3676
    Jun 26, 2023
    8
    Sekiz. .
  29. Jimmymonn
    Jun 26, 2023
    1
    managed to stay awake the first 2 hours of the game, then it was boring AF, had to quit and start playing something else.
  30. Haltsu
    Jun 26, 2023
    0
    A new evolving formula for the Legend of Zelda franchise! Does it succeed?

    Pros:
    + Visually beautiful.
    + Lots of stuff to do.
    + Combat while simple has its own mechanics.
    + Story seems interesting.

    Cons:
    - The bosses were a letdown.
    - The side quests are not that interesting.
    - Weapon durability system, not a fan of it.
  31. GandhiLover
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece that inspired many games after it. Thank you Zelda team for your hard work.
  32. DrPsycoGamer
    Jun 26, 2023
    5
    Es magistral! Una joya de los videojuegos. Único. Los mundos abiertos, el sinfín de cosas que hacer. Es épico.
  33. LucikTHJ
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Playing the game since release and it's really awesome!

    This is fascinating adventure with really captivating gameplay. And when I say "gameplay" I mean GAMEPLAY. This is one of the rarest games that have gameplay when you really play the game – not the game playing itself.

    12/10!
  34. TheNapol
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    This game is unlike any experience I’ve had up until this point. I played this game a few years ago, dropped it, and picked it up again. I have t even fully beaten the game yet, but I already know that this game is amazing and worthy of a 10/10. The world is so huge, yet looks so good despite being on the switch for its entire life. The look and feel of this game has never been replicatedThis game is unlike any experience I’ve had up until this point. I played this game a few years ago, dropped it, and picked it up again. I have t even fully beaten the game yet, but I already know that this game is amazing and worthy of a 10/10. The world is so huge, yet looks so good despite being on the switch for its entire life. The look and feel of this game has never been replicated ever on the switch. This game’s aesthetic and graphics looks miles better above other open world games like Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and Sonic Frontiers that came out nearly 6 years after this game came out. The combat system is also so fleshed out! The staffs are so fun, and the runes are the cherry on top of this giant $100,000 MrBeast golden banana sundae. I’m exited for the sequel as it fixing my main issues with the game with the new runes. It fixes the item durability, and scaling giant mountains that take 5 years to climb. Although rain sucks though. I hate the rain. All my homies hate the rain. Also, shrine are great, but I hate some of these like the dueling peaks shrines. I hated them. I also hate the fact that you can’t max out both stamina and hearts without glitches. This just gives people FOMO on whichever stat you don’t max out. Other than those issues, 11/10

    Edit: so now, I’ve finished the game. I’m working on %100ing this game, but it’s kinda hard because of the koroks. Koroks are pretty useful early on when you could trade them in for inventory spaces, and hetsu’s gift is pretty funny, but it’s kinda just a waste of time getting all of the koroks. I also bought the DLC, and yeah, it’s pretty fun and heart warming. I still stand by my rating, even after I completed the game.    … Expand
  35. Luisdmo
    Jun 25, 2023
    9
    Iove this game so much, But I miss the good zelda dungeons. Still a very good game that will be made you to stay looking every single secret u cand find on hyrule
  36. illuvatar94
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Melhor jogo do Nintendo Switch
    Primoroso em muitos aspectos e inovador na dose certa
    É um sopro de refresco na franquia.
    Obra prima!
  37. Tinalyn
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    I've already played more than a hundred hours! Great game. It's a little harder than the Zelda I'm used to. I can explore nature without leaving my house.
  38. JKnight416
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    I've played a lot of Zelda games in the past. But none of them has gotten me so absorb than BOTW with its massive open world and all of its secrets and mechanics that truly gives this game the title of being called a masterpiece!
  39. matharwords
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This game provides a level of freedom that no other RPG does, happy to see other games being inspired by it
  40. EevieRoseAmalee
    Jun 24, 2023
    0
    Coming from someone who's favorite zelda games are OoT, Majora's Mask, and Twilight Princess this game is absolutely a mockery of them. You get most of the items to start and opening chest doesn't feel special anymore. The open world is a blank canvas with not much really to do except collect seeds and basic dialogue between npcs. They tried copying games like the elder scrolls and allComing from someone who's favorite zelda games are OoT, Majora's Mask, and Twilight Princess this game is absolutely a mockery of them. You get most of the items to start and opening chest doesn't feel special anymore. The open world is a blank canvas with not much really to do except collect seeds and basic dialogue between npcs. They tried copying games like the elder scrolls and all that when what they should have done was settled for the open-field zones that they created long ago with OoT.… Expand
  41. Sephiroth_7_7
    Jun 24, 2023
    8
    the game is beautiful and brings a lot of fresh ideas to the table espescially regarding exploration. Although I cant say that this game is a masterpiece I will say that it is a good game indeed.
  42. maliou
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    I bought the switch for the first time for this game. When I received the game, I played this game tirelessly like a robot. I couldn’t sleep for 8 hours a day. This is also my first zelda , after playing more than 200 hours, I finally achieved 100% collection
  43. TheManOFruit
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Breath of the Wild is an unrivaled masterpiece. From the moment you set foot on the great plateau, you won’t be able to put it down.
  44. VickenGamer
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Es un juego perfecto.

    Es increíble en todos sus apartados, una experiencia inolvidable, con personajes memorables, mi experiencia personal con el juego fueron 250 horas en las cuales tuve una aventura que jamás voy a olvidar, me perdí en su enorme mundo y agradezco a nintendo por haber creado está maravillosa obra de arte que es de lo mejor si no lo mejor que he jugado en mi vida.
  45. Skuty
    Jun 22, 2023
    10
    Greatest game of all time. This is what a game is, not a movie where you click buttons during a cinematic, not a glitchy mess where the immersion is ruined, no game breaking bugs. Ultimate freedom. If you have a switch and haven't played this game yet... What is wrong with you?
  46. Ff7ff
    Jun 22, 2023
    8
    This is a good game. The characters and combat aren't revolutionary, but the story and world is. I enjoyed playing this evening if it won't cracked my top games of all time.
  47. Skylit
    Jun 21, 2023
    10
    El mundo abierto que ofrece este título es increíble la cantidad de contenido es admirable. Las cinemáticas están muy bien cuidadas y tienen un excelente trabajo por parte de los actores. Musicalmente está bien y la jugabilidad/sistema de batalla es increíblemente divertido y complejo. Una obra maestra.
  48. rmorcon2306
    Jun 21, 2023
    10
    uno de los mejores juegos de Zelda muy recomendable y con un gran mundo abierto, una gran innovación en el mundo de los videojuegos
  49. Mistyman6
    Jun 20, 2023
    10
    As a Zelda fan (since I was just 3 years old) I think the legend of Zelda breath of the wild is a masterpiece in gaming fiction. I have replayed this game well over 40 times and it never got boring each time I did it. The only negative things I have to say about this game is that the final boss is a little underwhelming, but still epic. Even though tears of the kingdom has just releasedAs a Zelda fan (since I was just 3 years old) I think the legend of Zelda breath of the wild is a masterpiece in gaming fiction. I have replayed this game well over 40 times and it never got boring each time I did it. The only negative things I have to say about this game is that the final boss is a little underwhelming, but still epic. Even though tears of the kingdom has just released (11/10) if you have not played this game and want to play breath of the wild, start with this. This is a life - changing game and I wish everyone gets to enjoy this magical experience.… Expand
  50. diegobage
    Jun 19, 2023
    10
    This game made me love playing a game for hours and hours again. Thank you, Nintendo
  51. MrNook
    Jun 18, 2023
    10
    Breath of the Wild is the single-handed-ly best video-game I have ever played. This game is a bit of a mix, some elements are a bit disappointing but here are the pros and cons:

    Pros: Gameplay Replayability Memorable characters Exploration Glitches Hours you get out of Story Cons: Music Combat Dungeons So, starting with the pros: The Gameplay is    Breath of the Wild is the single-handed-ly best video-game I have ever played. This game is a bit of a mix, some elements are a bit disappointing but here are the pros and cons:

    Pros:

    Gameplay

    Replayability

    Memorable characters

    Exploration

    Glitches

    Hours you get out of

    Story

    Cons:

    Music

    Combat

    Dungeons

    So, starting with the pros:

    The Gameplay is some of the best I have seen. Flying from Rito village to shield surfing down a mountain is just satisfying, the number of things to do and ways to play the game is amazing, the best I have ever seen.

    The replayability in this game is amazing, I have played through this game over and over and I am still discovering new things and finding new locations. You could play through game repeatedly and still not find so many things, The hours though...

    There are many memorable characters, the way Nintendo does this is great, from Ravioli’s Cockiness to Zelda’s Love is crazy compared to other games.

    Exploration is crazy, Breath of the Wild changed the Idea of open world, letting the player do as much of they want and getting to do finish the game when they feel like it, the world is massive compared to anything else at the time and revolutionized open world.

    The glitches in the game do not look good... But! For an open world game, it does not have many glitches compared to games like Cyberpunk, and the community only discovered the game-breaking glitches a couple of years after the game came out, if you look at them now, it does not look great but looking further it is great.

    The hours you get out of it might seem like a con to some, put a big pro to others, this game is the most addicting I have ever played, and I have hundreds of hours on it, and like I mentioned before, there is way too much to do.

    The story is good, not much compared to other Zelda games but it is overall good, the game focuses on the backstory and history of the world, being slightly barebone in the current time, but overall, solid.

    Now onto the Cons:

    The Music is horrible compared to other Zelda games, they are masterpieces, while this is just a guy playing some keyboard notes every few seconds and is boring. I really think Nintendo could have done better but they did not put the effort in.

    The combat in this game is barebones, if you use glitches this is the opposite, but the normal combat BORING. The only things you can do are normal attacks and spin attacks, that’s it. There are 3 types of weapons being Swords, Two-handed Swords, and spears, all with different fighting styles, but the combat is still boring.

    The dungeons in this game are a bit disappointing coming from Zelda, the game series is all about them. The dungeons are not Horrible, but you get 120, yes 120 bite-sized dungeons that take 5-10 minutes + 4 Big dungeons that take about 20-30 Minutes, this is disappointing for Zelda.

    Overall this is a masterpiece, end of story.    … Expand
  52. TheWix3r
    Jun 18, 2023
    10
    Solo el comienzo del juego te hace saber lo que va a ser. Tú eres la historia y tú te haces tu propia historia, por eso mismo no necesita una gran trama. De los mejores juegos de todos los tiempos. Salir y ver un mundo tan grande y lleno de secretos por explorar, empezar con un palo y tener la satisfacción de mejorar hacen que sea fácil que sea inmersivo. Además, el piano de su sutil bandaSolo el comienzo del juego te hace saber lo que va a ser. Tú eres la historia y tú te haces tu propia historia, por eso mismo no necesita una gran trama. De los mejores juegos de todos los tiempos. Salir y ver un mundo tan grande y lleno de secretos por explorar, empezar con un palo y tener la satisfacción de mejorar hacen que sea fácil que sea inmersivo. Además, el piano de su sutil banda sonora y sus buenos temas acompañan genial al mundo abierto. Sin duda, el mejor mundo abierto jamás creado, solo superado por su secuela Tears of The Kingdom.… Expand
  53. Lutuzel
    Jun 16, 2023
    9
    Incredible good game. Its a Must Play and my favourite Zelda game. The exploration is fun. I had so much fun to 100% this game. It has so much to do and to discover.
  54. philsom
    Jun 15, 2023
    10
    My favorite franchise, game is iconic and almost perfect but actually like a 9.7 for me, the lack of Zelda style dungeons bothered me and the bosses and enemies are too similar, but it makes up with a perfect open world RPG and mechanics and physics that make you lose track of time playing it. I love the art style mix with realistic textures and cartoonish cel shaders, but im also curiousMy favorite franchise, game is iconic and almost perfect but actually like a 9.7 for me, the lack of Zelda style dungeons bothered me and the bosses and enemies are too similar, but it makes up with a perfect open world RPG and mechanics and physics that make you lose track of time playing it. I love the art style mix with realistic textures and cartoonish cel shaders, but im also curious to see how a more realistic approach would look like with Zelda nowadays kinda like Twilight at the time.

    Although 30 fps sometimes dropping to 20, 15, like in villages and towns is really bad though, Nintendo could care more about performance.
    feels very good playing Zelda with fluid 60 stable fps, any game in fact.    … Expand
  55. RPG_Fanatic
    Jun 14, 2023
    9
    Without a doubt one of the best games i have ever played in my life,with a captivating and vivid world.
    Strong open world game.
  56. Joseluisardo
    Jun 14, 2023
    10
    Un videojuego sumamente especial para mi, sin duda alguna, mi videojuego favorito de esta saga legendaria!!!
  57. tangerine_dream
    Jun 14, 2023
    1
    I don't get the hype this game is still getting.

    Like, it's open world is pretty empty and boring to explore, there's a lot of grind (shrines, seeds), combat is meh, just 1 button attack spam, parry & dodge, not to mention constantly breaking weapons & shields, the same recycled enemies everywhere, boring story with cheap voiceovers and undeveloped characters, music is a let down    I don't get the hype this game is still getting.

    Like, it's open world is pretty empty and boring to explore, there's a lot of grind (shrines, seeds), combat is meh, just 1 button attack spam, parry & dodge, not to mention constantly breaking weapons & shields, the same recycled enemies everywhere, boring story with cheap voiceovers and undeveloped characters, music is a let down compared to old Zeldas with epic OSTs.

    I'm giving it 1 because of good visuals, artstyle. Otherwise I'm deeply dissapointed. There are way better open world games, or RPGs, or "souls like" games than this, even on Switch.    … Expand
  58. hinst
    Jun 13, 2023
    5
    This game has plenty of drawbacks. No voice for most dialogue, poor graphics, locked on Switch console. But the worst drawback of them all is that this game wastes player's time. This game is so good at wasting player's time. It goes out of its way to make you fail trivial tasks for arbitrary reasons. Most quests are rigged to be arbitrarily difficult. You're gonna fail a quest with noThis game has plenty of drawbacks. No voice for most dialogue, poor graphics, locked on Switch console. But the worst drawback of them all is that this game wastes player's time. This game is so good at wasting player's time. It goes out of its way to make you fail trivial tasks for arbitrary reasons. Most quests are rigged to be arbitrarily difficult. You're gonna fail a quest with no chance to guess why in advance. Too bad, now repeat. Search for people and items on a huge map. Missed a hint? Too bad. I would not recommend such a game to anyone in their right mind, unless they have 1000 hours in their life with nothing better to fill it with, and there are plenty of games that do their thing in 10 hours and provide more enjoyment without the endless waste of time

    I liked this game at first but after spending more and more time in it and realizing just how many uselessly repetitive activities there is to complete... now I literally hate this game    … Expand
  59. AldoBaran
    Jun 13, 2023
    9
    About this game I have heard a lot and I think that the high level reviews of common users and specialized critics are reasonable. What perhaps was not emphasized enough is this game manages to impress even after many years (I play it since March 2023) and it never appears as a six years old game... especially after playing such and horrible and low-quality game as Scarlet and Violet.About this game I have heard a lot and I think that the high level reviews of common users and specialized critics are reasonable. What perhaps was not emphasized enough is this game manages to impress even after many years (I play it since March 2023) and it never appears as a six years old game... especially after playing such and horrible and low-quality game as Scarlet and Violet.

    About this game I enjoyed the ability to insert the player, from the beginning, in a vast and wild nature that you don't feel is yours, but in which you have to know how to live and feed. BOTW, is for this reason, in the first place, a huge survival experience. You know there is a story to carry on but what there is between two points of the plot is something of the highest quality and fun beyond imagination.

    But not all that glitters is gold: I must to point out that I didn't fully appreciate the final part of the plot. The entire game, as many have emphasized, maintains a "low profile" plot because its focus is on the "wild" game play, but I do not think that this aspect could be a sufficient justification.

    The finale is too fast and is not able to create solid memories in the player.    … Expand
  60. petriAND
    Jun 12, 2023
    7
    Gameplay - 8/10
    Story - 6/10
    Visuals - 7.5/10 Sound design/OST - 8/10 Acting/cinematics - 5.5/10 Fun - 8.5/10 -------------------------------------- 7.3 As far as open-world games go, this one is pretty unique, it has very innovative gameplay and fun exploration, what I think they didn't really do well is combat, with that awkward dodges and parries, unbalanced hit damage, and    Gameplay - 8/10
    Story - 6/10
    Visuals - 7.5/10
    Sound design/OST - 8/10
    Acting/cinematics - 5.5/10
    Fun - 8.5/10
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    7.3

    As far as open-world games go, this one is pretty unique, it has very innovative gameplay and fun exploration, what I think they didn't really do well is combat, with that awkward dodges and parries, unbalanced hit damage, and some boss fights that were pretty lackluster. The story is for kids, that's everything that I'm going to say, I gave it a 6.5/10 just because of the world-building, but without that is a 5/10 story if you have over 12 years old, and think that this is a good story you are a very odd individual, plus every side quest I did in the game was super lame. Cinematics and acting in general is very cringe, lip sync is absent btw. Loved the art style, animations, and everything sound related. Good game overall.    … Expand
  61. Foxyinspace
    Jun 12, 2023
    9
    I really enjoyed this game, it was fun, sometimes i had a bad experience but other that that i enjoyed this game, would i call it a masterpiece? no, do i understand if people call it one? Yes, overall i recommend this game
  62. The_Power_Green
    Jun 10, 2023
    10
    Una historia simplemente magnifica, un gameplay impresionante, una música a otro nivel, un hermoso estilo artístico. Simplemente Breath Of The Wild, un juego que tienes que jugar antes de morir.
  63. Stofi
    Jun 10, 2023
    6
    Well technically made, few good ideas and nice graphical style, but the game is empy without contend and overall boring. There is proclaimed freedom but nothing to do with that freedom. No quests or interesting activities.
  64. SaltyMarky
    Jun 9, 2023
    6
    BOTW is a game you play through gritted teeth.

    The game is incredibly mean-spirited and frustrating. The combat is basic and link has very few avoidance mechanics, leaving him standing there, dumbly unable to get out of the way of an instakill swipe from a early-game bokoblins. You are beset by mobs and then skeletons spawn from the ground to make it worst, you are then backed into a    BOTW is a game you play through gritted teeth.

    The game is incredibly mean-spirited and frustrating. The combat is basic and link has very few avoidance mechanics, leaving him standing there, dumbly unable to get out of the way of an instakill swipe from a early-game bokoblins. You are beset by mobs and then skeletons spawn from the ground to make it worst, you are then backed into a corner as the camera is pushed, dark-souls-like, into the back of link's head as he auto attaches to the wall, leaving you wondering why you can't do anything as an enemy kills you in one strike. The starting stamina is atrocious and is too slow to come back. Link doesn't simply move to where you want him to, but he does a little semi-circle circuitous move that punts you off of cliffs and makes it impossible to get onto ladders. All of this stuff came from skyward sword - the worst Zelda game.

    I used to think that they could improve all of this for the next Zelda game. I now know different. Screw you, Nintendo!    … Expand
  65. caiolbarbosa
    Jun 8, 2023
    3
    One of the most disappointing games of all times for me. I can't understand how people love it so much. Graphics are terrible, gameplay is boring and combat is soulsborne. You die all the time by stupid enemies you should be able to face as part of the story, just because you didn't parry exactly on time or wasn't using the correct potion. The game does not respect your time. It is quiteOne of the most disappointing games of all times for me. I can't understand how people love it so much. Graphics are terrible, gameplay is boring and combat is soulsborne. You die all the time by stupid enemies you should be able to face as part of the story, just because you didn't parry exactly on time or wasn't using the correct potion. The game does not respect your time. It is quite common to get to places you can't defeat at that time, then you have to walk, walk, and walk more and grind, grind and grind more so you have to walk again and find other places you're not leveled up to face and then maybe you will be able to defeat the enemy from the befinning. It is almost a sin to dislike this game amongst the fanboys, but really one of the worst games I've ever played. And I gave it a second chance.… Expand
  66. Red_Tails
    Jun 8, 2023
    10
    Não tenho palavras para descrever este jogo, é uma obra de arte e toda a gente que tem um switch deve jogar.
  67. SamaelsBook
    Jun 8, 2023
    4
    Kass' Theme 10/10. I now associate this game only with this song, it's beuautiful, just it.
    1/10 AAA graphics
    3/10 voice active characters
    2/10 story
    $59.99? WHAT?!
  68. BaldursThones
    Jun 8, 2023
    10
    You know that feeling you get when you play Dark Souls and there's a small cliff that you wish you could jump over but you can't. Or maybe you get that feeling from a different game like old Zelda games. This game full fills that feeling. While it might not have the best combat or dungeons, the open world is and freedom the game gives you makes up for it.
  69. Peepeeman54829
    Jun 6, 2023
    10
    Bootiful game, first Zelda game I have ever played/completed. One of the best games I have ever played and maybe even the best. The music is also so good, don’t understand why people hate on it so much. Same with the sound design and environment. 10/10
  70. chochinx16
    Jun 5, 2023
    10
    It is incredible that a game that only weighs 14 GB can be as beautiful and good as this work of art. There is an endless number of things to do and explore, honestly, the gameplay is incredible, the pieces of music, among other sections, with aesthetics or illustrations, it is without problems one of the best games that I have been able to play in my young short life :)
  71. Lonewolfsetz
    Sep 20, 2022
    10
    Well, i've been playing video games for more then 25 years and this is the best game i've played, untill totk came out xD
  72. Kilyan
    Jun 5, 2023
    10
    Un jeu inoubliable. Très beau jeu. Ceci est une véritable pépite et révolution.
  73. tyber16
    Jun 5, 2023
    9
    I hated the weapon durabilty system in the game but other than that it's a masterpiece. An almost perfect adventure game with ridicilously big content.
  74. Poti
    Jun 4, 2023
    6
    I love Zelda games and I thought that this could be the best, it is not even close for me, fun but I don't see what everyone sees in this game, the story is empty and badly told. The side quests are all something like: give me 10 apples and I'll give you 50 rupees. Link seems like a lifeless being, no matter what happens he doesn't show any facial expression, something that happens inI love Zelda games and I thought that this could be the best, it is not even close for me, fun but I don't see what everyone sees in this game, the story is empty and badly told. The side quests are all something like: give me 10 apples and I'll give you 50 rupees. Link seems like a lifeless being, no matter what happens he doesn't show any facial expression, something that happens in Zeldas from dozens of years ago. and among many other things (The variety of enemies is ridiculous, the "dungeons" are very bad, the menus are clunky and stop the gameplay a lot, and more), people say that the exploration is the best thing about this game, but in My opinion feels very empty, I felt a loop where I said: Look what a beautiful place, let's see what there is, and there was a chest with a weapon worse than all the ones you already have or 1 kolog with the same puzzle that you have done 40 times. Morrowind feels much more alive and came out in 2001.… Expand
  75. THRAAKOS
    Jun 4, 2023
    10
    This game is a complete masterpiece, the gameplay, music, enemies, zones, ALL. It's a must if you got a switch, in case you don't, I recommend you the Romanian way, steal your friend's switch and play it. The only 2 bad things you can see on it are the carton-like weapons that break literally with 2 large combats (except master sword) and the lack of bosses, the most challenging enemiesThis game is a complete masterpiece, the gameplay, music, enemies, zones, ALL. It's a must if you got a switch, in case you don't, I recommend you the Romanian way, steal your friend's switch and play it. The only 2 bad things you can see on it are the carton-like weapons that break literally with 2 large combats (except master sword) and the lack of bosses, the most challenging enemies are the Lynels that are not even "bosses", and Ganon L fight.… Expand
  76. cr81d
    Jun 3, 2023
    10
    Was my favourite game of all time until the release of the sequel.

    Truly a masterpiece and the first game to really perfect the open world genre.
  77. Nightbreed1984
    Jun 2, 2023
    10
    The greatest just got greater. Honestly stunned at how amazing this game is. So much to do. It is always wowing you with some new area or boss. Exploring is fantastic and you are never short of things to do.
  78. miguellopez99
    Jun 1, 2023
    8
    84/100 .
  79. dark0153
    Jun 1, 2023
    1
    Good game spoiled by horrible and sadistic game design choices and hardware limitations
  80. Fahdaad
    May 31, 2023
    9
    Hyrule is gigantic and full of things to see and do, to where it becomes overwhelming the with the amount of things you can explore in this world.
  81. Hate_
    May 31, 2023
    10
    I originally reviewed this in a sarcastic rage. It's a fantastic game. Though it does get a little **** at points.
  82. mtalksq8
    May 30, 2023
    10
    the best game ever made
    everything is fascinating I like the puzzles the open world
    everything
  83. mrwho995
    May 30, 2023
    9
    Although now in many ways this game is completely outclassed by Tears of the Kingdom, this game was a revolution for its time, and Tears isn't. This game crafted a brand new physics and chemistry system and a ginormous world to explore. And the exploration and sense of freedom this game brings is what makes it so great. It is a remarkable achievement in the context of its time.

    However,    Although now in many ways this game is completely outclassed by Tears of the Kingdom, this game was a revolution for its time, and Tears isn't. This game crafted a brand new physics and chemistry system and a ginormous world to explore. And the exploration and sense of freedom this game brings is what makes it so great. It is a remarkable achievement in the context of its time.

    However, it is also a hugely flawed experience. The Divine Beasts are deeply underwhelming, the story is terrible, and the game is much too far removed from what made Zelda great in many respects. And now, the banality of the sidequests is laid bare by how excellent Tears's side adventures are. Tears would go on to address other flaws too, but not all of them and not always with great success.

    This game's biggest asset is the huge, brand new world you explore. In this way, it wipes the floor with Tears' re-used map and somewhat underwhelming underworld. Whether you rate this game better than Tears depends on whether you consider the surrounding context: everything in this game is new, whereas a huge amount of Tears is re-used.    … Expand
  84. Mendoze
    May 29, 2023
    10
    This game was like nothing else I've ever played. The open world - open decision way of this game will be a blueprint for others to copy.
  85. Sidus56743
    May 29, 2023
    10
    i think the main reason for giving it such a high score is that you wake up with link and find the memories together. Everything feels new and realistic, so the storyline fuctions in a healthy way.
  86. Zarithra
    May 29, 2023
    8
    Many like me struggled to enjoy the first few hours (example: low stamina to climb walls or slipping druing rain, no proper cloithing to endure the cold, having to get used to weapons breaking). Soon after however, you really begin to enjoy and discover the open world and appreciate the effort developers put into this. BUT, eventually it begins to feel like a chore and you start to burnMany like me struggled to enjoy the first few hours (example: low stamina to climb walls or slipping druing rain, no proper cloithing to endure the cold, having to get used to weapons breaking). Soon after however, you really begin to enjoy and discover the open world and appreciate the effort developers put into this. BUT, eventually it begins to feel like a chore and you start to burn out. It becomes tiring to search for temples, tiring to collect additional heart and stamina containers, or increase inventory space, or replace weapons, or changing armour for weather or enemy type, or upgrading clothes or weapons. I found myself collecting all these for the sake of doing it, not for the fun of it.

    I would have rated this game a 6 for the first 3 hours, and then a 10 for the next 20 hours, and eventually settle at 8 overall for what should be called Zelda Chores in the Wild.
    Would be great to have voice overs instead of reading what felt like impossibly dry senseless dialogue accompanied by bizarre grunting noises. I had to lower the TV volume for fear my neighbours thinkinbg I'm watching porn (no joke).    … Expand
  87. Javierus
    May 29, 2023
    10
    Juego increíblemente renobador, un mundo abierto con una gran libertad y revolucionario. Para mi una gran experiencia
  88. Eddodemares
    May 28, 2023
    10
    Gran juego en todos los aspectos.

    Gameplay: Evolucionó la saga en todos los aspectos. Es por excelencia uno de los juegos que da sensación completa de libertad e infinidad de opciones. Para el desarrollo de los santuarios, alcanzar objetivos o completar misiones secundarias se pueden lograr de múltiples maneras. Esto otorga gran control al jugador. Banda Sonora: sublime, espectacular    Gran juego en todos los aspectos.

    Gameplay: Evolucionó la saga en todos los aspectos. Es por excelencia uno de los juegos que da sensación completa de libertad e infinidad de opciones. Para el desarrollo de los santuarios, alcanzar objetivos o completar misiones secundarias se pueden lograr de múltiples maneras. Esto otorga gran control al jugador.

    Banda Sonora: sublime, espectacular y acorde a la historia. Se siente en todo momento el contacto con la naturaleza, con la soledad y con el inminente enemigo al asecho.

    Gráficos: el estilo gráfico me costó en un momento asimilarlo pero cada Zelda tiene un estilo gráfico, ¡Y este ha marcado tendencia! Se puede observar en cuantos otros juegos "se inspiraron" en su apartado gráfico.

    Historia: Debido al gran mapa de Hyrule se puede percibir que no hay historia, pero la historia la construimos nosotros. Están las memorias, el jefe final, las bestias divinas, misiones secundarias y aún así tu decides cómo quieres desarrollarlo y si deseas hacerlo completo.    … Expand
  89. Camilo3d2y
    May 28, 2023
    10
    This is whe I think videogames should be considered ART. It’s such an amazing story, breathtaking and unique world. The best experience I’ve ever had with a videogame in my entire life.
  90. Wondux
    May 28, 2023
    8
    Incredible game. One of the best-designed open worlds I have ever seen. It's crazy how if you can see an area, you can go there. You can climb basically everywhere. Gliding makes it even crazier. I love that there are different communities and biomes within the world. I loved exploring every one of them one by one.

    The shrines are impressive. They are amusing to solve, and also very    Incredible game. One of the best-designed open worlds I have ever seen. It's crazy how if you can see an area, you can go there. You can climb basically everywhere. Gliding makes it even crazier. I love that there are different communities and biomes within the world. I loved exploring every one of them one by one.

    The shrines are impressive. They are amusing to solve, and also very rewarding. Increasing the stamina wheel incentivizes more exploring, leading to more shrines. It's a loop I couldn't escape. It feels very rewarding when you solve the puzzle. It makes you feel like you are the only one who could do it, as it doesn't give you any instructions. That is very satisfying.

    The combat feels great. I like that weapons break. It forces you to try new weapons which present a variety and breaks monotony. I also like the food system.

    There are some things that hold me off from giving this game a perfect score. Firstly, I didn't enjoy the majority of side missions. They are repetitive and dull. Also, the main story wasn't anything special. The final boss was extremely easy and disappointing. In addition, although the open world is amazing, there wasn't much to do in between the shrines.

    Still, a breathtaking game.    … Expand
  91. ikeaOwO
    May 28, 2023
    10
    There has never been such a perfect piece in game history!
    "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" is
    It's literally a piece of art that has become a legend!
    The interaction and story of the game, interesting level design, and actionability are simply perfect! I won't say much
    Buy a switch now and play the game
    One of Nintendo's greatest masterpieces!
  92. Ogrewhelmingg
    May 27, 2023
    10
    Amazing game, really got lost in it, and for 30 hours (and honestly it was rushed, I wanted to beat it), what a ride. Easily can be 100+ hours. Wish you could play after you beat the final boss, but it doesn't change much!
  93. yoda55777
    May 27, 2023
    10
    Esse jogo é incrível consegue trazer sensação de liberdade ao máximo mesmo não chegando Nei perto da aventura de tears of the King ainda sim é um um dos melhores jogos de todos os tempos
  94. Diabeto
    May 27, 2023
    0
    I rate it bad since totk is way better than botw totk has wayyyyy better dungeons to.
  95. Hitschy80
    May 27, 2023
    10
    The game surpasses its predecessor in every respect. I haven't had such a high search potential for a long time.
  96. Kostas_Spirou
    May 26, 2023
    10
    An Artistic Masterpiece.
    Breath of the Wild has the most enjoyable Open World I've ever explored in a videogame, I've played the game for hundreds of hours and I enjoyed every single second of it.
    It's a very rewarding experience, and the world is absolutely massive with so many secrets and details, everything works as intended, which results in a masterfully crafted world full of    An Artistic Masterpiece.
    Breath of the Wild has the most enjoyable Open World I've ever explored in a videogame, I've played the game for hundreds of hours and I enjoyed every single second of it.

    It's a very rewarding experience, and the world is absolutely massive with so many secrets and details, everything works as intended, which results in a masterfully crafted world full of life.

    Finding shrines, doing puzzles, clearing camps and endlessly exploring the lands always feels fresh, there's a good amount of content within this game, and despite its repetitive nature, the game never actually gets repetitive.

    As for the combat, it's decent, it might feel clunky at first but everything gets better once you get used to the controls. Also, the weapon durability can get in the way, it's a little bit annoying in the beginning, but it's not really an issue later on, there are so many ways to approach combat, to the point where using weapons isn't even necessary.

    Weirdly enough, the physics play a huge role in the gameplay and I have to say... wow, the way every little thing coexists and interacts with each other is absolutely insane, and the attention to detail is groundbreaking.

    There are so many things you can do, so many ways to interact with the world, use the environment as a tool or a weapon, solve puzzles in very creative ways and so much more. This game makes you think outside of the game, it treats the player as a smart person and gives you time to think before you act.

    Breath of the Wild is a revolutionary game, and it changed the Open World formula forever, which inspired many other games to follow its steps.

    Final Rating: "Masterpiece" ~ 10/10.    … Expand
  97. Georgequank
    May 26, 2023
    10
    Not just a fresh take on Zelda, but a better one. There are little annoyances, which would give an actual score of say 98/100 but I'll round up.
  98. Andante
    May 25, 2023
    8
    A great game and one of the best and most complete open world experiences accompanied with all the minor flaws that usually come with this kind of games.
  99. SlayerKarma
    May 25, 2023
    9
    Instant classic, despite the flawed weapon breaking mechanic, the extreme openess of the story and the lack of variety on some aspects, is the one of the best zeldas on history.
  100. stupidopinion
    May 25, 2023
    10
    Let me be clear, this game is flawed. From its overall lacking story, to the absence of major dungeons, to its lack of enemy variety, to its occasional poor performance issues, it would be impossible to say that Breath of the Wild is a perfect game. I don't care, this is my favorite game ever created. The world itself is alive with so much to see and do, I've never experienced a game whereLet me be clear, this game is flawed. From its overall lacking story, to the absence of major dungeons, to its lack of enemy variety, to its occasional poor performance issues, it would be impossible to say that Breath of the Wild is a perfect game. I don't care, this is my favorite game ever created. The world itself is alive with so much to see and do, I've never experienced a game where the world itself begs the player to explore and simply discovering new places is so intrinsically rewarding. When I think of beauty in videogames I think of Breath of the Wild. When I think of the essence of discovery in videogames I think of Breath of the Wild. When I think of what it means to experience child-like wonder I think of Breath of the Wild. This is the single player game I have the most time in, with over 250 hours and multiple game completions, yet I still haven't experienced everything this game has to offer, and I probably never will. I can only hope that BOTW 2 comes within a mile of this masterpiece.

    EDIT: BOTW is a worse game than TOTK, so I would recommend TOTK over this if you are choosing between the two. Still very much a worthwhile game to play though.    … Expand
  101. 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.
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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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