The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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8.7

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  1. Charlesre4
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Master Piece
    I think it will be game of the year, everything is perfect,
    I love the gameplay, the sountrack are amazing,
    The BEST OpenWorld RPG ever created.
  2. lagrie
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    i havent felth like this in a verry long time. This is not only for zelda fans, but for game fans in general. The openworld and the amount of content is mind blowing. i have bought the guide with it and seen all the items/armor/weapons/enemies ingame. And there are ALLOT. over 76 enemies, over 30 outfits (including the original ones !!!) over 50 weapon types, you can ride deer, bears andi havent felth like this in a verry long time. This is not only for zelda fans, but for game fans in general. The openworld and the amount of content is mind blowing. i have bought the guide with it and seen all the items/armor/weapons/enemies ingame. And there are ALLOT. over 76 enemies, over 30 outfits (including the original ones !!!) over 50 weapon types, you can ride deer, bears and horses ! there are even dragons in the game. i'm blown away by the amount of freedom you can have. Thx nintendo, thank you for this masterpiece of a game.… Expand
  3. NorwegianGuy
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    the trailer looked nice, and it seems like there's no need for you to have played the game to review or rate it here, so im just gonna give it a perfect 10 for that reason, great job Nintendo!
  4. sm0123
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Just Amazing, the trolls just voting negative. Haters gonna hate.
    I've been playing almost all day, and it is amazing, you just can go all around, lovely artistic graphics.
    Goty inc.
  5. Gannicus1389
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    I have been waiting for this game so long. Nintendo kept me waiting for very long, and I was indeed hyped for this game. i confess I was so hyped that I was afraid for a disappointment. It usually happens when we get so hyped about something that takes so long to be released...

    However, this was not the case. The game is just perfect so far. Beautiful. the game innovated so much,    I have been waiting for this game so long. Nintendo kept me waiting for very long, and I was indeed hyped for this game. i confess I was so hyped that I was afraid for a disappointment. It usually happens when we get so hyped about something that takes so long to be released...

    However, this was not the case. The game is just perfect so far. Beautiful. the game innovated so much, brought so much new stuff compared to old zelda games without going away from the roots. The story is beautiful, the music is beautiful, and the graphics a beautiful. I love the gameplay. I always though 3D zeldas had a problem with AI, but this time it is really hard to fight versus group enemies because they are so smart now. Well done Nintendo. Sad to see some fanboys from sony/microsfot giving bad scores on purpose with lies just because they take the console battle way too serious. Enjoy all consoles people, all games. we are the customers, not enemies:)    … Expand
  6. BerpMandibulo
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    So there are stupid Sonyers that just want to take the game down? That just make it bigger, I hadn't finish it yet but what I played seems to me awesome! Sonyers, enjoy your Horizon Zero Dawn as much as we do with Zelda and don't try to **** up our games, we are all gamers, remember it. Happy gaming.
  7. Freakindon
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    This game transcended all of my expectations. I cannot comprehend how a game can be so grand. it's visually pleasing, handles like a dream, has fantastic subtle music (except during fighting), and encourages exploration in a natural way. So many open world games make exploration feel natural and forced, but not BotW.

    I'm a little biased as a Zelda fan, but this may be the best game I    This game transcended all of my expectations. I cannot comprehend how a game can be so grand. it's visually pleasing, handles like a dream, has fantastic subtle music (except during fighting), and encourages exploration in a natural way. So many open world games make exploration feel natural and forced, but not BotW.

    I'm a little biased as a Zelda fan, but this may be the best game I have ever experienced. The ONE con I can mention is that there are still some framerate hiccups. But they aren't terribly frequent and the game doesn't turn into a slideshow, it's just a brief drop.    … Expand
  8. csutimateBR
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Amazing !!! graphics !! history !! the best legend of zelda of all times , play in a open world as link and living this wolderfull game , im nostalgic
  9. jaketify
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    I haven't played this game, I have never played any Zelda game but I know for sure that it's not bad so I just want to balance the hate from users who haven't even played it.
  10. kpet1010
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    How I can tell you this is great? It kept my attention for more than an hour. Most games now have not been able to do that. You can explore, hunt, tame animals, cook, attack enemy camps, fly, and do dungeons, and that's all in the first 5 hours. Absolutely insane. Game of the year, game of the century. Nintendo has done it again.

    The graphics look great docked, and look amazing    How I can tell you this is great? It kept my attention for more than an hour. Most games now have not been able to do that. You can explore, hunt, tame animals, cook, attack enemy camps, fly, and do dungeons, and that's all in the first 5 hours. Absolutely insane. Game of the year, game of the century. Nintendo has done it again.

    The graphics look great docked, and look amazing undocked, the controls are simple, the joycons are a joy to use with the game, no pun intended. Absolutely a must own.    … Expand
  11. garyknight
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Reinventing videogaming. Incredibly genius gameplay. You can play this game as a dumb open world rpg and find it boring, but if you try to do things you think youre not allowed, you actually are crossing the border of your mind and this game is all about this border. Every player has a different experience based on what he is insterested in. Try to be smart and **** this game all over andReinventing videogaming. Incredibly genius gameplay. You can play this game as a dumb open world rpg and find it boring, but if you try to do things you think youre not allowed, you actually are crossing the border of your mind and this game is all about this border. Every player has a different experience based on what he is insterested in. Try to be smart and **** this game all over and it will allow you to do so... F**k ZELDA, THIS IS GENIUS !… Expand
  12. Miyazaki
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Very good game!
    The animation is wonderful, the play it's awesome. And no matters whats Haters are saying, they don't know how to like and support a game.
  13. otakudbz
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    I hate how people are giving negative scores just because the game has 98/100 on Metacritic.

    Breath of the Wild is an amazing game. The soundtrack is great, the graphics are not even bad as people are saying, and the gameplay is totally different from the other Zelda Games. Nintendo once again made a game that changed the gaming industry forever. The story-telling is also amazing as    I hate how people are giving negative scores just because the game has 98/100 on Metacritic.

    Breath of the Wild is an amazing game. The soundtrack is great, the graphics are not even bad as people are saying, and the gameplay is totally different from the other Zelda Games. Nintendo once again made a game that changed the gaming industry forever. The story-telling is also amazing as well.

    Congratulations, Nintendo. You made another masterpiece.    … Expand
  14. MandicLuka
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    This game is a pure masterpiece, I want to thank Nintendo and their talented crew for creating such a vast and a beautiful world, The game looks fantastic on both the Wii U and Nintendo Switch. As a HUGE Nintendo fan I'm really proud of this game and think it will surely be the game of the year 2017!
  15. Cuniraya
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Con tan solo una palabra se puede resumir este juego; Vasto. Y esto no solo corresponde a las dimensiones del mapa sino tambien a todas las cosas que puedes hacer en este impresionante mundo, desde cocinar y recolectar ingrdientes para tus platillos y posiones hasta perderte cazando y domando potros salvajes, la manera en la que puedes interactuar con tu entorno es increible y la nocion deCon tan solo una palabra se puede resumir este juego; Vasto. Y esto no solo corresponde a las dimensiones del mapa sino tambien a todas las cosas que puedes hacer en este impresionante mundo, desde cocinar y recolectar ingrdientes para tus platillos y posiones hasta perderte cazando y domando potros salvajes, la manera en la que puedes interactuar con tu entorno es increible y la nocion de que puedes ir a todas partes literalmente. Una de las cosas que sorprende es que no existen pantallas de carga cuando entras a casas o cuevas estas solo se limitan a cuando entras en un santuario o cuando te teletransportas. eso simplemente es increible. Otro punto a resaltar es el estupendo trabajo de doblaje que se hizo, por lo menos en la version latina que es la que estoy jugando, es soberbio. lo unico que se le podria criticar es que en la version de Wii U se quitaron las funcionalidades del gamepad como el mapa en la segunda pantalla y la interaccion tactil, pero todo eso queda atras con el impecable trabajo que nos regala nuevamente una gran aventura que disfrutar,… Expand
  16. Jorgekolokeko
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Amazing game. Just play it. The best game of the Zelda series. One of the best games of the history. Open world, adventure, survival, and nice graphics. No comments!
  17. COSMOCOLOR
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Espectacular!!! Ese sentimiento de aventura no se compara con otro juego que haya jugado. Quedaran empolvados mi ps4 y mi xboxone durante un largo tiempo.
  18. Stark007
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    A work of art, no doubt. Turn my little room into an immeasurable world. It's wonderful to get home from work and relax exploring every corner of Hyrule. Thank you Nintendo.
  19. demonblazon
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    hermosura total, muy deacuerdo con todos los analisis, es un 10 y nintendo se merece un aplauso por hacer cada zelda diferente del otro. es una compra segura.
  20. Sap-ete-10
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Juego maravilloso. Aquí jugando y tomando un cafe tranquilamente mientras que opino y doy mi reseña. Es uno de los mejores juegos que jamás haya jugado, es casi como alcanzar el cielo. Este juego lo tiene todo y de paso un enorme y bello mapa para recorrer, aventuras en todo momento, acción pura y sobre todo, diversión. Este juego es imposible criticarlo si no se ha jugado, no concuerdo enJuego maravilloso. Aquí jugando y tomando un cafe tranquilamente mientras que opino y doy mi reseña. Es uno de los mejores juegos que jamás haya jugado, es casi como alcanzar el cielo. Este juego lo tiene todo y de paso un enorme y bello mapa para recorrer, aventuras en todo momento, acción pura y sobre todo, diversión. Este juego es imposible criticarlo si no se ha jugado, no concuerdo en lo absoluto en las criticas de la gente que pone un 0, ¿será que tienen rabia de ver el cielo en un cartucho?, ¿será que des dió un golpe de calor con su PS4 Pro?, o a lo mejor terminaron mareados con el PSVRR. Señores, no pongan cuidado a los ceros, son nada más ni nada menos que la envidia por ver la perfección corriendo en Nintendo Switch/Wii U. Les convido a comprar el trozo de cielo llamado "Zelda Breath of the Wild" no hay de qué lamentarse.… Expand
  21. LolindirLink
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    just to boost these idiotic "negative reviews" back up.
    what? Horizon scored lower from the media or something?
    your x doesn't have something similar this month?
    whatever the case, the negative reviews are ridiculous.
  22. Neoshader
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    At first, I was scared of the open world. I always enjoyed the story and linear path in Zelda. However, after playing it, my fears were wrong. It is still Zelda, but at the same time, something new. Ocarina Of Time, stand aside, we have a new king on the throne.
  23. hellaturbo
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Beautifully crafted game. Aside for some minor framerate drops that I suspect will be patched, I sincerely can't come up with anything I don't like about BotW. This is the best installment of the Zelda series since OoT, and it is already one of top 5 games I've ever played.
  24. GloriousOwnage
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    There's something about Zelda games that always seem to capture some sense of childhood wonder and awe. I was hooked within the first ten minutes of game play. Nintendo does it again!
  25. Martineitor
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This is one of the best games in history. It is at the level of some games like Ocarina of Time, GTA San Andreas, Resident Evil 4, Super Mario 64, Final Fantasy VII or Metal Gear Solid. This game is... simply amazing. I have been playing it for hours and hours, and this game deserves a 10. The only thing that I didn't like was the short durability of some weapons, but they're so easy toThis is one of the best games in history. It is at the level of some games like Ocarina of Time, GTA San Andreas, Resident Evil 4, Super Mario 64, Final Fantasy VII or Metal Gear Solid. This game is... simply amazing. I have been playing it for hours and hours, and this game deserves a 10. The only thing that I didn't like was the short durability of some weapons, but they're so easy to get that it isn't even important. Wolf Link is really recommended. Its graphics are perfect, its story is perfect (specially to Zelda fans or people that know a little bit about this saga) and it is really, really funny and relaxing. Fights are fun and I think that dungeons, even they're not as memorable as in Ocarina of Time ir Wind Waker, they're great and very well designed. Although very people say it, it isn't overrated at all. Don't believe those people who gives it a 0 or a 4, because most of them are Sony fanboys that envy this game... And finally, I have to say that I'M NOT A NINTENDO FANBOY, I REALLY LOVE SONY AND PLAYSTATION, I HAVE EVERY SINGLE PLAYSTATION SINCE PSX, but some people like me hates Nintendo. I don't have Wii U, but in Switch this game is awesome and I saw that it is practically the same. Really recommend this game and I hope you found this helpful!!! Enjoy it.… Expand
  26. TodynhoLacta
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    fantastico jogo bem trabalho vc tem infinitas posibilidades do que se fazer no game concerteza ocarina of time ta com seus dias contados.irineu vc nao sabe nem eu
  27. Gecko300
    Mar 11, 2017
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'll some this up in one sentence.
    This is a great game, it's not a great Zelda game.

    Lets start with THE GOOD:
    -The open world aspect IS fun, exploring the world and wanting to know what's just over that next ridge is thrilling. (However this does wear thin pretty fast .... see bad.)
    -The combat is probably better than it has ever been; rather than enemies being mostly a nuisance that you just thwack away at...these enemies take some timing, potions and skill; especially in that early-mid game. It's not dark souls/witcher but it's V.Good for Zelda.
    -The artistic design is nice and never gets stale to look at. It's a far cry from the drab and dreary OoT or Twilight princess.
    -It's different...hell that might be a bad or a good thing but I'm putting it in the good. Zelda has been doing the same thing for 30 years and it's nice to see them try something else.

    THE BAD:
    -The story, I'm not asking for greatness in a Zelda game, however it was so cool in OoT when you pull out the sword and fly forward in time...In link to the past when you go to the dark world. Where is THAT here? It feels like I'm playing half the game most the time...with all the coolest and most fleshed out characters left 100 years in the past!
    -The "dungeons." These are embarrassing to say the least, why even keep these hollow shells of their former renditions in the game? Just try something different. Instead we are left with what essentially comes down to 4 larger shrines that take all of 10-15 minutes to complete with 0 difficulty and 4 end bosses that fight/look almost identical.
    -The sidequests, 90% of these SUCK SO MANY EGGS. This is basically about an effort/reward type deal. Minor spoilers but one person wants me to go searching high and low for rare ingredients or a super rare weapon and rewards me with JUST 100 Rupees!!! (Which I could get in 3 minutes from grabbing all the apples in a town and throwing them in a pot.) With heart/stamina containers given out for completing the shrines and the breakable weapons it almost makes the sidequests completely pointless.
    -Which goes back to exploring...I used to search in Zelda games because you are looking for that hidden quest that leads to a heart piece or some rupee's for a bag upgrade. But with nothing to really upgrade other than armor it's kinda worthless other than just enjoying the beautiful world.

    THE UGLY
    -The music: for a series that is known for it's beautiful music...this game is severely lacking in it. A few musical cue's here and there and a bit of fight music. The rest of the time enjoy the dead silence and the sound of Links sword banging against his shield.
    -The faaaaarming. Ok the most farming I've personally ever done in a Zelda game before this is about 30 mins farming in Majoras mask for the biggest wallet upgrade. But in BotW my God...to upgrade all the armor would take hundreds of hours of just running around following the bleeping and picking up fish/mushrooms/guts/butterfly's. I think I've already put in over 15 hours of solid farming for armor upgrades.

    Again this review may come off as negative but it is a beautiful and fun game.
    However take out the useless side quests, crappy farming and kinda not worthwhile exploring and you're left with maybe 12 hours of main quest line for a mediocre story.

    It might be harsh...however if they continued to improve on this formula + did the classic 2D Zelda for a handheld console. I think I'd be in heaven.    … Expand
  28. childofacid
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    This is one of the greatest Zelda games of all time. A true masterpiece! This is what open world games should strive to be like.

    I love how any mountain that is visible I can go to. Having problems with that quest? Cool, I can go do a million other things and see other places. There is no hand holding and its up to you to forge your own path and play how you wish to. Nintendo has truly    This is one of the greatest Zelda games of all time. A true masterpiece! This is what open world games should strive to be like.

    I love how any mountain that is visible I can go to. Having problems with that quest? Cool, I can go do a million other things and see other places. There is no hand holding and its up to you to forge your own path and play how you wish to. Nintendo has truly made something ground-breaking here!    … Expand
  29. Jaysmith012
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    This game has completely revamped the entire Legend of Zelda series. It has made a statement about the future of Nintendo, and all future Legend of Zelda titles. The game runs great on the Nintendo Switch system, and looks better than even I could have imagined. I really hope Nintendo brings out more high quality games like this in the future.
  30. mnrART
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Breath of the Wild might just be one of the best games I've ever played, the freedom of the world and clever designed puzzle that sometimes just comes across as a feature of the world until you take a second look at it and realise it's a hidden thing that will reward you from looking closer.
    It's easily one of the finest designed games I've played in a long time.
    The game might not be    Breath of the Wild might just be one of the best games I've ever played, the freedom of the world and clever designed puzzle that sometimes just comes across as a feature of the world until you take a second look at it and realise it's a hidden thing that will reward you from looking closer.
    It's easily one of the finest designed games I've played in a long time.
    The game might not be for everyone but for me it hit the perfect spot!    … Expand
  31. lefix
    Mar 15, 2017
    7
    The game has several flaws, which makes all the 10/10 reviews very questionable. The story is rather poor. The world isn't as "alive" compared to most other AAA open world games (Witcher 3, Fallout 4, Horizon) we have seen lately. The move to open world/survival/dark souls is an interesting direction, which has both it's pros and cons. There are however lot's of lovely details in this gameThe game has several flaws, which makes all the 10/10 reviews very questionable. The story is rather poor. The world isn't as "alive" compared to most other AAA open world games (Witcher 3, Fallout 4, Horizon) we have seen lately. The move to open world/survival/dark souls is an interesting direction, which has both it's pros and cons. There are however lot's of lovely details in this game and the gameplay is mostly fun.… Expand
  32. theBobKnows
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Really good game if you like open world type games. It's really long so you'll need to put at least 20 hours to beat the game. If you want to do everything your going to have to put at least 120 hour into it, maybe more.
  33. AxelDrakness
    Mar 31, 2017
    6
    Dont listen to the fanboys, it's the worst Zelda, only the map and the physics are great, that's all. If you have played the rest of the saga this game will disappoint you.
  34. destrox67
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    The Game does have its bugs but its pros outweigh it so much that it doesn't even matter at all. The game is truly a master piece. I get bored of games so fast its ridiculous, 4-6 hours is the average playtime on a given video game title for me before im absolutely bored with it, but here I am 20+ hours in on Breath of the Wild absolutely hooked and cant get off. If you like video gamesThe Game does have its bugs but its pros outweigh it so much that it doesn't even matter at all. The game is truly a master piece. I get bored of games so fast its ridiculous, 4-6 hours is the average playtime on a given video game title for me before im absolutely bored with it, but here I am 20+ hours in on Breath of the Wild absolutely hooked and cant get off. If you like video games and are willing to explore a magical world, then you should get this game.… Expand
  35. GalacticWorld
    Mar 13, 2017
    7
    Okay, all reviews here are either 10/10 or 0/10 so This game needs a FAIR review. The game is amazing, but not without its fault. Its graphics are good, it's mechanics and game design are pretty decent. It's a nice open world game, but it isn't perfect. I would prefer OoT or maybe even the original, although I did like WindWaker. I think the game is fun, but I think it needs a tad bit ofOkay, all reviews here are either 10/10 or 0/10 so This game needs a FAIR review. The game is amazing, but not without its fault. Its graphics are good, it's mechanics and game design are pretty decent. It's a nice open world game, but it isn't perfect. I would prefer OoT or maybe even the original, although I did like WindWaker. I think the game is fun, but I think it needs a tad bit of more tutorial. The fighting mechanics are nice, but not the best again. The story might need a slight bit more work, but I will wait for the expansions. The soundtrack is also another plus. In my opinion, the main points holding it back for me is the lack of a tutorial and the fighting mechanics. The world is massive, and if you are a die-hard fan, go get it. If you're a casual Zelda player, go get it. If you've never played, it's a nice entry to the series. If you don't like open world or adventure, I would not recommend. I think the story is nice, but once again, slightly lacking.… Expand
  36. Bullish
    Jun 26, 2017
    5
    Been playing Zelda games since the early 90s and this is easily the most impressive world they have ever created. It's just a shame they put nothing in it. I 100% completed this game just so I could say this confidently: This game is trite. Look up the word, and you'll know I'm right.

    It's almost as if the creators are laughing at me for collecting all 900 seeds. When you get 900 Korok    Been playing Zelda games since the early 90s and this is easily the most impressive world they have ever created. It's just a shame they put nothing in it. I 100% completed this game just so I could say this confidently: This game is trite. Look up the word, and you'll know I'm right.

    It's almost as if the creators are laughing at me for collecting all 900 seeds. When you get 900 Korok seeds, you're rewarded with a gold trophy that looks like a pile of **** and in the description it even says it stinks.

    + Huge World
    + Exploring, especially the climbing and flying around
    + Shield surfing

    - There's nothing in the enormous world but repetitive shrines and a billion Korok Seeds. While on the topic of Korok Seeds. There are 900 seeds, discovered by 12 different puzzles. 900/12=75. That means you are doing the the average Korok Seed puzzle 75 times each. That's awful.
    - Cooking was tedious and made Link unkillable
    - Weapons/Shields/Bows all broke too easily
    - The Master Sword has a battery life
    - No balance in the 4 main dungeons (the 2nd was a rubix cube the others were a joke)
    - Lack of enemies, especially in the 4 dungeons
    - All the bosses look the same and took no thought. If you had enough food you could just beat them to death. Not that every boss needs to be puzzle, but I think it would have been better if they were. It is a Zelda after all.    … Expand
  37. Zemeckis
    Apr 17, 2017
    6
    I played all previous Zelda games and couldn't continue with this one after 12 hours. The game is just not fun for me. Weapons that break all the time? Cheap deaths like in swimming or lightning attacks? One-hit kill by stronger enemies? Starting the game with tons of powers instead of gathering one by one as the story progresses? Framerate issues? Seriously, how come people say this isI played all previous Zelda games and couldn't continue with this one after 12 hours. The game is just not fun for me. Weapons that break all the time? Cheap deaths like in swimming or lightning attacks? One-hit kill by stronger enemies? Starting the game with tons of powers instead of gathering one by one as the story progresses? Framerate issues? Seriously, how come people say this is the best Zelda, and even the best game ever made? Better than A Link to the Past, Ocarina and Majora's? Extremely overrated, in my opinion. If it were any other game without the Zelda name on it, it would not get more than a 7 or 8. Some things in this game are great, like physics, visuals... But that's it. I'm concerned about the future of this franchise.… Expand
  38. Dark_D3s7r0y3r
    Aug 22, 2017
    7
    I'm using the scale of 1-10 where 5 is average, 7 is very good, and 10 is a game that's perfect, no flaws or frustrations to be had during my entire experience. As in, there is absolutely nothing I can say that I think would improve the game. So rating it a 7, I think this is a very good game. If you have a Switch, definitely pick it up, you'll probably have a good time regardless of theI'm using the scale of 1-10 where 5 is average, 7 is very good, and 10 is a game that's perfect, no flaws or frustrations to be had during my entire experience. As in, there is absolutely nothing I can say that I think would improve the game. So rating it a 7, I think this is a very good game. If you have a Switch, definitely pick it up, you'll probably have a good time regardless of the things you may not like about it.

    Let's start with the good. The world is ENORMOUS and you really feel it. Seeing a mountain off in the distance that you have to run to before you can fast travel to has that grand feeling of wonder and exploration. The world feels alive and active, as well, with different weather patterns, events, and collectible flora and fauna to use in cooking and upgrades. Cold areas require special gear not to freeze to death, and hot areas require special gear not to die of the heat. Some areas rain frequently, some areas have thunderstorms that make it a bad idea to carry metal weapons around, some have sandstorms and blizzards and rolling blankets of fog that obscure your vision. It all makes each visit to an area that much more unique, since there will likely be a different weather forecast each day.

    The art style is stunningly beautiful. It's as if they took cartoon drawings and directly translated them 1:1 into a game. It really speaks for itself.

    The story is very compelling. Throughout the game, I genuinely wanted to know more about Link's past and was interested in learning more about all the people he met along the way. And with an entirely non-linear path (it's totally possible to beat the final boss from the get-go without breaking anything), the journey feels like it's my own unique pathway through the game.

    I absolutely love the horse capture/training system in this game. Finding the perfect horse, registering and naming them, and forging a bond with them as you ride all feels surprisingly natural, and makes each horse you train feel special and personal. Though I'd prefer if patterned horses weren't arbitrarily worse than solid colored horses...

    And now let's look at a few negatives, starting with the obvious durability system. The issue isn't having weapons to fight with, the issue is what the durability system brings to the table. Which is just making you pause mid fight to switch to the same weapon you were just using just for it to break again in the same fight because Lynels have a billion health and weapons don't. Previous Zeldas did just fine without a bizarrely hamfisted durability system, and Breath of the Wild would have lost nothing if they gave you less frequent, incremental upgrades rather than a mountain of weapons to break. In fact, it would have made combat, hitting stasised objects, and archery minigames actually fun to experiment with instead of just dreading having to break that one weapon you found because the game says so.

    Draw distance, framerate, and resolution are all terrible due to the Switch's extremely limited processing power. I'll frequently find myself missing distant items or enemies simply because the game can't draw them from more than a moderate distance away, and in areas filled with visual effects the framerate plummets from its already sub-standard 30fps. It's sad to see such a grand idea for a game limited so severely due to only being released for underpowered hardware. While the Switch is a great mobile system, it certainly doesn't make a very good modern home console. But I digress.

    Rain is also a big pain to deal with. If you need to climb somewhere and it's raining, you may as well just plop tour controller down and go make something to eat while you wait it out. And if the rain lasts for more than one weather segment, you could be sitting around doing nothing for minutes. I don't understand why they decided to add in this bit of realism instead of weapons that realistically didn't shatter into dust after a handful of encounters (or one big encounter).

    There are a few puzzles that force motion controls. These same puzzles also give what you're controlling a significant delay. It basically feels like shouting instructions at someone across the room to do something that requires a deal of precision with how unresponsive it is. Not at all fun to deal with.

    And finally, there are also puzzles that require precise player movement. The issue with this is that on top of Link not immediately moving as you instruct him, the Switch's joycons don't give nearly the level of precision required for these puzzles to not feel like a chore. I guess I just need to shell out another $70 on a pro controller...

    Again, this is a great game, but I seriously fail to see how it gets perfect 10's. The intro area in particular almost made me quit the game right then and there because a cliff I had been climbing for the past few minutes decided to eject me off the edge of a platform I had just climbed onto. But I am glad I stuck with it.    … Expand
  39. Zidane_Mina
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    I've been playing games for the last 24 years (Since i was 4), and this is the game i have always dreamed of.

    The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild is the first true open world game in the series, and it sets a benchmark not only for upcoming Zelda games, but all open world games in general. The amount of wonder this version of Hyrule (the name of the land) brings is otustanding.    I've been playing games for the last 24 years (Since i was 4), and this is the game i have always dreamed of.

    The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild is the first true open world game in the series, and it sets a benchmark not only for upcoming Zelda games, but all open world games in general. The amount of wonder this version of Hyrule (the name of the land) brings is otustanding. There's never a dull moment while traversing the landscape, and the amount of sigths is incredible huge: from pretty vallleys filled with flowers and greens, to hellish volcanoes, perilous deserts and freezing mountains: it's all there, and everything blends perfectly.

    Gameplay wise, if you're a veteran 3D Zelda player, you'll have to unlearn everything you've learned over the last 2 decades, this entry mixes up things a little: no longer does Link auto-jump gaps, there's a dedicated button for that. Your weapons break, you have to change them at the middle of the battle or procuring new ones either in the battlefield, looting them from enemies or finding them on the wild. Is sorta like a mixture of Dark Souls and every other eastern action RPG.

    Storywise, Zelda has never been this epic in scale and dramatic yet heroic on execution, and the game last however long you want it to last: the story has good pacing, interesting characters and a very (very) satisfying ending.

    Graphics are incredible, though with some little problems here and there (bad anti-liasing and some frame rate drops, but nothing too serious, (no really, they happen veyr rarely), but the artistic style is pure bliss: the amount of color and life put into this open world is outstanding, and it makes every other open world out there (except maybe, Dragon Age Inquisition) look dull and boring in comparison.

    There's not a single thing i can complain about on this game that hinders the overall quality and awesomeness Nintendo has brought to this franchise. Nintendo has looked over every other open world game out there and surely thought for itself "i can do the same, but better". Experienced players will surely identify things that other games did before this (Assassin's Creed, The Witcher 3, The Elder Scrolls, Dark Souls), but Breath of the Wilde took those elements and made something special out of it: like a recipe for perfection). At the end of the day, BoTW may not be the biggest open world out there, neither the most dense with side activities: but it is, beyond any doubt, the most fun open world game i've ever played.

    Breath of the Wild has become the best game i have ever played, and in a world where i also played the everlasting awesome games like Bioshock, Red Dead Redemption, Dark Souls, God of War III, Bloodborne and The Elder Scrolls, that's one hell of an accomplishment.    … Expand
  40. Milkman128
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    One of the best incarnations of Zelda I've ever played. The camp spawn rates are perfect, it doesn't hold your hand. I cant put it down. The ability to play anywhere is a more awesome then I expected
  41. takanari
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This game is so magical! I can't stop playing this since day one. I can do everything, the game brings together elements of all the best games I ever played! A masterpiece!
  42. Bawse
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Voice acted scenes, true open world, great combat and hours upon hours of immersive gameplay to be experienced. Any mixed or negative ratings are from people that can be guaranteed to not have played it. This game is worth your both your time and money.
  43. metapaws
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Haven't finished the game yet - nowhere close - but I can see already that BotW is one for the ages. The experience of navigating this world, the detailed eye for its rendering of nature, the way the tonal color palette and mood changes constantly with the dynamic weather system, amounts to what feels like a first-person Legend of Zelda anime movie directed by Miyazaki. It is done soHaven't finished the game yet - nowhere close - but I can see already that BotW is one for the ages. The experience of navigating this world, the detailed eye for its rendering of nature, the way the tonal color palette and mood changes constantly with the dynamic weather system, amounts to what feels like a first-person Legend of Zelda anime movie directed by Miyazaki. It is done so well, and crafted so beautifully, that you will find yourself choosing to bypass the fast travel system and ride your horse on your forays - or even go on foot - simply to wander the endless expanse of Hyrule in search of its secrets. In that way it recalls Shadow of the Colossus, although it far exceeds that games level of detail, beauty, and variety of environments. BotW places its aesthetic experience in the foreground, of equal importance with any of the quests you'll undertake on your adventure. Somehow Nintendo not only makes the approach work, it makes it sing.… Expand
  44. Daher
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is the best game i ever player in my entire life! thanks nintendo! this is a really masterpiece! The graphics looks amazing, the story is perfect, the open world is massive. I have no words to explain how gorgeous this game are.… Expand
  45. Ca55_
    Jun 7, 2017
    6
    It's Beautiful game but mechanics are so different this game that looks another game, I like this série but remove the classic dungeons, it was not cool, too tedious to collect the pieces of heart this time, made me stop searching quickly. Lots of history for a very empty game, causing a feeling of discomfort. I hope get better in the next game.
  46. llooeess
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    juego excelente nada que envidiarle a otros juegos, pero ya esto se esta convirtiendo en caso gta IV y de verdad duele esto, pero ya veremos adelante.
  47. Madponiez
    Mar 3, 2017
    9
    Skyrim + Dark Souls + Zelda = Breath of the wild.
    It feels new, it feels great, it's great. It's not perfect, but it's great.
    The framerate feels constant enough, the game is beautiful, it plays really well.
  48. Panzidane
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Basicamente é um dos melhores jogos que eu tive a oportunidade de jogar na vida. Achei o jogo fantástico, parece uma pintura feita a mão. Simplesmente sensacional. Somente Zelda é Zelda e manter essa magia por tantos anos inovando a franquia mostra que outras empresas tem muito o que aprender com a Nintendo.
  49. breiker
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Juegazo, mucho mejor que el del brujo. Es increíble lo divertido que es, lo único malo, es la envidia que provoca, que hace que la gente que no puede jugarlo intente hablar mal del juego.
  50. MorseMoose
    Mar 5, 2017
    9
    It has been nearly 10 years since I've purchased a video game system but something about the Switch got be to get back into gaming. A part of that was the openness of Zelda. I had played a few Zelda games but never on my own system with my own copy so "nostalgia" doesn't play a factor here. But after three days of nearly non-stop playing, I can be assured that it was well worth theIt has been nearly 10 years since I've purchased a video game system but something about the Switch got be to get back into gaming. A part of that was the openness of Zelda. I had played a few Zelda games but never on my own system with my own copy so "nostalgia" doesn't play a factor here. But after three days of nearly non-stop playing, I can be assured that it was well worth the price. After many hours spent playing Skyrim, I was worried that this would feel too similar or to childish compared to that but my worries were for nothing. It's huge...it's epic...there's non-stop stories. The only thing that it lacks is in the graphical front. While the scenery has a look of what should be beauty (and at times, does look nice), it lacks a bit - especially when a lot is happening. But, it's totally worth it and the gameplay is nice - even on a slightly weird controller.… Expand
  51. Zorton
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    El juego es inmenso , hacía tiempo que no disfrutaba tanto, es un mundo abierto no es lineal como otras aventuras y digan lo que digan los gráficos son super detallistas , paisajes ambiente etc Un 10 como una casa.
  52. Donpu
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    I am 31 years old and since Final Fantasy 7 I didn't feel anything like it, an incredible game. It's a shame that many haters put 0 or 1, trust in me, 17 hours played, this game marks a before and a later.
  53. poppyharlot
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Really enjoyed this game so far. Haven't played a Zelda game in Ocarina of Time on my old N64. This brought me back the early days of my childhood. The music and the atmosphere. This game seems much harder than the old ones did back in the day. But I've learned to cook and prepare myself for the big boss battles. Still those Guardians are such a pain. The music is phenomenal. The artworkReally enjoyed this game so far. Haven't played a Zelda game in Ocarina of Time on my old N64. This brought me back the early days of my childhood. The music and the atmosphere. This game seems much harder than the old ones did back in the day. But I've learned to cook and prepare myself for the big boss battles. Still those Guardians are such a pain. The music is phenomenal. The artwork is beautiful. Fantastic game and definitely a 10/10.… Expand
  54. AgustiQuer
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    One of the most beautiful games of the generation. An enormous open world and a trully lesson of how to reboot a classical saga. The game mixes the best of Zelda games with some of the best recent games like The Witcher 3 and Dark Souls.
  55. portillo12850
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    It's the best game I've ever played, the opportunities are endless, challenging and innovative, the world is breathtaking and beautiful has really surpassed what I expected from the game and the nintendo switch
  56. esputo
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Es simple y a la vez complejo, desde que empiezas te da libertad absoluta para explorar y encontrar el camino a tu manera.
    Comparado con otros zeldas es la evolución que necesitaba la saga un 10/10 muy merecido.
  57. Chaotears
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    No es Horizon, este juego si provoca ilusión, este juego si vende consolas, este juego si demuestra lo mierda que es la comunidad, la gran cantidad de comentarios a lo "no lo he jugado ni lo voy a jugar" dejan muy en claro la edad de muchos, en fin, 10/10
  58. Gleer990
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Gran juego con efectos graficos muy bonitos. Tipica historia del bien contra el mal.

    El juego te da libertad para recorrer un mundo que si parece vivo, te da la sensacion de caminar por un mundo en regeneracion al que tines que ayudar.
  59. Saya35
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Love, love, love this game! It's beautiful and packed full of things to. I've put in about 30 hours now and I haven't even done half of the main storyline. I keep getting too distracted by fun things! I know people have complained about the frame rate etc but I really didn't feel like it distracted from the game at all. If you're expecting photo realistic graphics then you might beLove, love, love this game! It's beautiful and packed full of things to. I've put in about 30 hours now and I haven't even done half of the main storyline. I keep getting too distracted by fun things! I know people have complained about the frame rate etc but I really didn't feel like it distracted from the game at all. If you're expecting photo realistic graphics then you might be disappointed with BotW, but I personally loved the graphics, I felt like I was in a Miyazaki movie. BotWs mastery of the sunsets and sunrises are breathtaking! I would definitely recommend you play this game!!… Expand
  60. brent2223
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Metacritic needs to address the amount of trolls spamming negative reviews. I'd say like 95% of the 1200 negative reviews are from people who have never played the game.. Ignore the user score. Read the critics reviews. They're not blinded by fanboy alliance. This game is absolutely phenomenal. The sense of exploration and wonder is unlike any other video game. Great combat. In dept sideMetacritic needs to address the amount of trolls spamming negative reviews. I'd say like 95% of the 1200 negative reviews are from people who have never played the game.. Ignore the user score. Read the critics reviews. They're not blinded by fanboy alliance. This game is absolutely phenomenal. The sense of exploration and wonder is unlike any other video game. Great combat. In dept side quests. An immersive world that you can interact with. Very intelligent puzzle design that's physics based. A masterpiece is a the perfect way to put it.… Expand
  61. Grimmke
    Apr 23, 2017
    6
    My feelings on this game are terribly mixed.
    Good: a truly excellent open world, beautifully designed, artistically gorgeous, endlessly explorable. It brings fresh life to the now-standard idea of an open world. The new Link is full of personality for a guy who never really talks. NPCs are charming, quirky, and often funny, and exhausting their dialogue options is always worthwhile. The    My feelings on this game are terribly mixed.
    Good: a truly excellent open world, beautifully designed, artistically gorgeous, endlessly explorable. It brings fresh life to the now-standard idea of an open world. The new Link is full of personality for a guy who never really talks. NPCs are charming, quirky, and often funny, and exhausting their dialogue options is always worthwhile. The physics engine was incredible! One thing they really did right was in all the little details. There are plenty of joyous surprises for those who want to experiment and explore. So let me repeat--this is an excellent game, and it's worth you time. A superlative game, compared to others on the market. It is not, however, without flaws, even quite serious flaws.

    Bad: The enemy variety is uninspired. A handful of enemies that are repeated endlessly, with different skins and colors. Unlike previous Zelda games, you won't find any redeads, wallmasters, poes, or any unexpectedly terrifying monsters like Dead Hand from OOT. No scary enemies or creepy dungeons where you might hear the telltale shriek of a redead paralyzing you.
    Hand in hand with that is the boss variety. Unlike previous Zelda games, there aren't new and exciting, visually impressive bosses that challenge you to use the skills and tools at your disposal. You fight the same boss 4 times, and then again as the end-game boss. Over and over, with slightly different elemental powers. The final boss looks like it's trying to pass for a monster in Yharnam--but if I wanted to fight Yharnam monsters, I'd be playing Bloodborne, not Zelda. It's nothing like Ganon. It doesn't have the crushing difficulty to match a Bloodborne enemy anyway.

    Combat quickly becomes lackluster with the frustrating weapon durability mechanic. Rather than encouraging variety, it encourages you to use your worst weapons the whole time for fear of losing your good ones, or the ones with elemental powers that you need for special enemies. The master sword's "energy limit" is some serious garbage too. A breakable master sword? Really? In the end, the durability mechanics turned the MS from the Blade of Evil's Bane to the Blade of Chopping Down Trees Because I Don't Want to Waste My Other Blades.

    The story is often charming and could have been great, if they had put more focus on developing a compelling story. But, like the music, it's so downplayed it's barely noticeable, so that when the occasional familiar Zelda element slides in, it feels weirdly out of place. The music is not very memorable, and nothing like the sweeping epics of its predecessors. Once in a while, a familiar tune will play, and in the final castle, it finally comes in full-force. But it feels like a fun musical Zelda reference in a non-Zelda game. Jarring.

    Dungeon variety is woefully nonexistent. Arguably the most impactful element of the franchise's incredible legacy, sprawling, complex, rich, and sometimes nerve-wracking dungeons are part of what made the series so famous. They're iconic. But they're totally excised this time. You have shrines, 120 samey mini-dungeons with repetitive puzzles. And you have divine beasts, 4 samey, slightly larger mini-dungeons. There's no variety to them at all, nothing to make them even visually distinct and interesting. Even exploring the beautiful open world begins to lose its appeal when you realize that the only rewards you will find are shrines and korok seeds.

    I could go on. But it boils down to this one sad, strange feeling. There's a difference between shaking up convention and straightforward iconoclasm. And this game falls too hard toward the latter. Utterly gutting the series icons gave us a breathlessly beautiful product, with nothing under the surface, least of all a Zelda game. Maybe it sounds trivial, but I find that Link's redesign is not only one of the worst offenses, but emblematic of the underlying problem. They took Link's iconic green outfit with his pointy hat away, reportedly because it doesn't "look cool." Sure, in isolation, there's nothing especially cool-looking about the green tunic. But it DOES look cool--because it looks like Link, from the Legend of Zelda, and Link is cool. He makes it look heroic. There are lots of cool-looking video game characters out there, but there's only one who looks like Link. The attitude among the devs that said Link isn't cool-looking enough is the same attitude that said Ganon needed to look like a Soulsborne villain. It's the same attitude that took away deep dungeons, exciting bosses, creative enemy designs, and cool weapon variety. It never felt like I was playing Zelda. As an open-world RPG with a barely passable Zelda skin, it was neat. But it soured so fast I was feeling heartbroken by halfway through the game. It's sad to see the devs disregarding the legacy of such an important series. In the end, what makes Zelda so special was gone, and that, for me, outweighed the joys.    … Expand
  62. a6210
    Aug 5, 2017
    7
    While I would consider BOTW an above average game, calling it a 10/10 masterpiece is just wrong. This trend happens with most new Zelda games, skyward sword which many people now consider to be "bad" is also blanketed with perfect scores and user reviews calling it a masterpiece. In truth, Breath of the Wild suffers from glaring design flaws... First is the world, the map is HUGE, butWhile I would consider BOTW an above average game, calling it a 10/10 masterpiece is just wrong. This trend happens with most new Zelda games, skyward sword which many people now consider to be "bad" is also blanketed with perfect scores and user reviews calling it a masterpiece. In truth, Breath of the Wild suffers from glaring design flaws... First is the world, the map is HUGE, but there's not much to do and there aren't enough enemy variations. Once you figure out how to dispatch a certain enemy (Lynel for example) its a matter of rinse and repeat on the next palette swap variant. Exploration is the main focus of the large map but I found it to be unrewarding. The biggest things to find or Korok seeds which are used to increase your inventory size...there are 900 of them... and they are often found simply hiding under rocks. Have fun traversing a large map literally turning over ever stone you see. Speaking of inventory size, get used to seeing "Your inventory is full" every time you open a chest. Others have mentioned their disdain for the weapon durability system, and I tend to agree with them. Having the ability to repair weapons would be nice... or having some sort of durability indication besides "oh btw, your weapon is about to break 5 minutes ago"

    Not to knock the specs of the Switch, but I'm torn on whether or not BOTW is a good looking game. At certain times the landscape looks awesome, it's colorful and vibrant with an impressive draw distance...Other times the textures look muddy and gross, reminiscent of a ps3/x360 game to be perfectly honest. Another thing that erked me was the overall difficulty of this game. It's just not challenging. There are cooking mechanics that can break your game, plus being able to pause mid combat to heal yourself/restore your stamina really takes the edge out of combat/climbing.

    The story was told almost entirely through memories which I couldn't find immersive or interesting. Overall the story is the average: save the princess, destroy Ganon. They really did not take ANY risks on the story.

    The physics engine, whatever it is, is cool. Your movements and attacks have a good 'weight' to them and watching enemies ragdoll can be hilariously entertaining.

    I believe that fandom and the launch of the switch propelled this game into getting high mark reviews it didn't fully earn. It's a fun game for sure, but It's just not a masterpiece in my opinion. I think in time we will look back at this Zelda game and consider it to be "just okay" much like the legacy of Skyward sword.    … Expand
  63. Twin2712
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Amazing, I'm never bored paying it, and I've barely even scratched the main story!
    So much to do, so many secrets to uncover, its a shame i don't enough time to do it all
  64. maykee79
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    This is one amazing game! I am an PS4 Pro owner. I do also do a bit of PC gaming. This game does not have the best graphics I've seen that is for sure (even though visuals are very pleasing in its own way). I have been playing this game every day since launch day and I always do find something interesting to do. Trying to avoid any spoilers and any tutorials available online. It is so muchThis is one amazing game! I am an PS4 Pro owner. I do also do a bit of PC gaming. This game does not have the best graphics I've seen that is for sure (even though visuals are very pleasing in its own way). I have been playing this game every day since launch day and I always do find something interesting to do. Trying to avoid any spoilers and any tutorials available online. It is so much fun discovering all the mechanics and things you can do.… Expand
  65. Damedus
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    By far one of the best Zelda experiences ever created. This title's art and game play are superb and enjoyable. It might not be the most demanding graphical powerhouse release of march, but this lil cart left all other releases in the dust.
  66. zuldo
    Mar 11, 2017
    9
    Good, but not 98/100 good. I was a little disappointed in creature variation/design, difficulty level (its always like medium difficulty, but after you unlock some "special abilities" you just become super overpowered), the shrines were a bit repetitive (i wish they'd made the puzzles a part of the world instead of the same instance over and over), and I really felt that I missed the oldGood, but not 98/100 good. I was a little disappointed in creature variation/design, difficulty level (its always like medium difficulty, but after you unlock some "special abilities" you just become super overpowered), the shrines were a bit repetitive (i wish they'd made the puzzles a part of the world instead of the same instance over and over), and I really felt that I missed the old way they did dungeons. The beasts are okay, but I didn't find the puzzles that interesting, and the beast bosses are just copy pasta? Would've liked to see some more creativity.

    Other than that, Im sure you've heard all the praise this game has gotten. Id give it a 90/100, so all in all still a great game, but its been a bit overhyped if you ask me.    … Expand
  67. Coolcaspar
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda, Breath of the wild has the biggest Zelda world ever. But where Zelda stands apart from its competition is that the world not only is gigantic but also extremely interactive and inviting to exploration. The world has so unbelievable many different places that you wanna visit that you can just go visit. See an interesting place in the far, just find a tall place andThe Legend of Zelda, Breath of the wild has the biggest Zelda world ever. But where Zelda stands apart from its competition is that the world not only is gigantic but also extremely interactive and inviting to exploration. The world has so unbelievable many different places that you wanna visit that you can just go visit. See an interesting place in the far, just find a tall place and glide over to it, find a horse and ride to it, climb a tall mountain and shield surf down at it, meanwhile you encounter different and interesting characters as well as varied and difficult enemies, which is also a plus.

    This game is not just a walk in the park, it's actually quite difficult as you learn that many enemies can kill you in one or two hits especially if you don't have any armor equipped. It becomes a sort of chess match where you have to constantly analyze your enemies. Does he have a shield that he can use to block me? yes! Then I need to dodge his attack first and get the upper hand and then attack, parry his attack with a well-timed shield blast, jump around and attack from behind, or hit him really hard with a big weapon. Meanwhile you also have to be focused on the other enemies that are nearby and so on and so forth. And different enemies have different kind of attacks and properties so new challenges in combat are constantly being introduced. `

    Then there are the shines, that are first introduced in the starting area " the great plateau". Here they give you cool abilities that you activate with your new item the "sheikah slate".Then after that shrines are mainly for given you spirit orbs which you can trade 4 of to get another heart or more stamina. Which I at first did nor really like that much because you don't get anymore cool new abilities. But then as I moved more out in the world I was rewarded with awesome loot from these shrines. And shrines are absolutely everywhere up, down, on land in the sea and so on. You usually use a lot of stamina to get to these places which segway's nicely over to the stamina portion of the game.

    The games new function is that you can jump and climb absolutely anything which is so amazing. there are nearly any obstacles in your way of exploration that you can't overcome partially do to the climbing. It does however require much stamina which is why large mountain climbing trips is hard for poor Link if you haven't upgraded the stamina, but again if you are smart enough you can still make it up the majority of the mountains if you just plane you ascent correctly, and scout out resting spots where you can stand and get your stamina back, which means that you are again for the majority only limited by your own skills. Certain areas do though require that you are well prepared with some being either too cold or hot for Link to travel as he is without certain equipment or (which is so damn cool) special elixirs that give him heat, cold or flame resistant.

    But how do you get these special elixirs you might ask, well, you make it. In the Legend of Zelda Breath of the wild you are also able to cook, which you can do to make food or elixirs which both can give you special effects as for example the resistant I mentioned before, attack boost, stealth boost defense boost, and many more. Cooking is also so fun because you find different ingredients in the wild like, animal meat, insects monster part and plants and then the description give you a general idea of what are use to make elixirs and what can be cooked into food, but you are never given specific details on what different mixes does what, so cooking is an adventure all on its own too as you try to mix all your new different ingredients in new and different ways you discover so many new recipes and it's always a joy to discover a new one that works well, trust me.

    With all this exploration and open world gameplay you would think something like story might get shoved a b it away which I would have had it fine with, but F*cking no, Nintendo just gives this gift that keeps on giving because the story in the legend of Zelda breath of the wild, is the best goddamn story there has ever been in any Zelda game, with the best goddamn stories there have ever been in any Zelda game, and probably also in most games in general.

    TL;DR and Conclusion
    The legend of Zelda is one the most highly acclaimed video games series there have ever existed, and every installment in the series is another amazing adventure that so absolutely few games can hold up to. The shame this time is that there now just is no games that can be held up to its standard as it without exaggerating ascends over every other game that id out there at the moment, which I know is a HUGE statement to make, but after only playing 32 hours and not even being close to finish the game yet is it one I can with outmost confidence and sincerity. It is a masterpiece in every possible way, and I urge everyone to grab a switch and get lost in its amazing world.    … Expand
  68. Bendashcash
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    I love every aspect of the game. It kind of breaks apart in small ways from the norms of the series and they do it in a Fallout 2 transition into Fallout 3 way. Just like the following the original Fallout games have, Zelda is no different. Some people aren't going to like it, just because they aren't. If you love Zelda, and you love games, you'll love Breath of The Wild. There will beI love every aspect of the game. It kind of breaks apart in small ways from the norms of the series and they do it in a Fallout 2 transition into Fallout 3 way. Just like the following the original Fallout games have, Zelda is no different. Some people aren't going to like it, just because they aren't. If you love Zelda, and you love games, you'll love Breath of The Wild. There will be those who oppose it, but they know the true feelings they have for it. This game is worth every penny, and I'd even buy it twice.… Expand
  69. DittoGod
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This game is one of my favourite Zelda games (just after ocarina of time). The gameplay is wonderful and the art is just beautiful. It gives you a sense of freedom that you don't get from other Zelda games which is a fresh way to play the game.
  70. Fireantus
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    TL;DR – Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is pretty much the best open world game I ever played, overcoming for me even a brilliant experience from the Witcher 3, the old but trusty vastness of Skyrim quests and the freedom of approach in MGS5: Phantom Pain. The sheer physicality and material tangibility of the world opens up countless possibilities to the player, not limiting us in anyTL;DR – Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is pretty much the best open world game I ever played, overcoming for me even a brilliant experience from the Witcher 3, the old but trusty vastness of Skyrim quests and the freedom of approach in MGS5: Phantom Pain. The sheer physicality and material tangibility of the world opens up countless possibilities to the player, not limiting us in any way and most importantly, treating a player with respect, never really holding our hands and trying to explain to us what’s what. You need to find your own way, your own solutions and spark that exploration desire within you.

    Okay, now that the short brief of the review is out, time for some thicker explanations. I am not a Zelda franchise fan. The only other Zelda I played was Link to the Past more than 15 years. I am not therefore married to the game lore and characters and general style. At one hand, it means I am definitely not blinded by thick glasses of nostalgia, but at the other hand it means I cannot really talk about ‘series atmosphere’ or common grounds with the other games in this big franchise. As for the moment, I put about 50 hours in this game, conquered three divine beasts and got my Master Sword. Did some side quests, explored nearly every region to some degree and had a complete blast doing so! Here’s why.

    The game tells me that I am stupid. Or in search for a better word, just too comfortable. Simply put as gamers nowadays we are pretty used to being pampered by games, led by hand, have our games tells us exactly where we should go, what we should do in rich detail, so we don’t get frustrated, lost and impatient. Look at Witcher 3… It is an extremely fun open RPG, but when you pick a quest you don’t really need to figure things out on your own in most cases. You follow the breadcrumbs objectives on the map, or a rather obvious trail of blood or scent and ultimately, you are being led step by step to the quest conclusion. In Zelda quests, you often are given the bare minimum or not even that! Just ‘There is a bridge somewhere near the broken stone, and maybe there is something to it’. Or ‘There a legendary bandit somewhere in this region. Have fun finding him!’. And so on and so on. You are given a hint, a nudge, a little snippet on info, and what you will do about it is your very own decision. Frankly, even in the game tutorial phase the game tries to tell you that. Old Man tells you to find the shrines, give you a hint to use your scope and that’s that! There are no flashy objective indicators of any kind, you need to find the shrines yourself and mark the on your map with your own hands. And frankly, I love it…

    Because the game managed to tinge my exploration desire in a big way. Yes, there is plenty of nothing. There are vast empty spaces of grass or sand or snow, but they also have a purpose – they don’t just exist to create a grander scale in the map, but also fills me with quite an irksome urge to find something and manage to spark my interest whenever I see something even a little out of place! Now when on a horizon line I see a curious tree, a ruined building, a cavern or unusual stone formation I will most likely abandon my straight travel to explore such things… And more often than not I am rewarded with a fun little discovery! Perhaps it was just a Korok or a buried treasure with some little reward, but just finding it was rewarding enough for me! And sometimes I find something big and extraordinary and it feels me with a glorious triumph and fuel my desire to wander around and poke under every stone.

    The best example of that is my gradual change of attitude towards walking around. At first I ignored my surrounding. I went straight to combat, I didn’t give a notion to the tall grass or trees or rocks. Later I started to sneak, to look for alternate routes... And even later I was quite happy to make tree-bridges, catapult myself with Stasis and big boulders or create flying rafts with my octo-balloons!

    The wonder of exploring goes greatly in pair with internal game logic and physics of materials. Wood burns down. Metal conduit electricity. Water is wet. Rocks are hard. It sound silly, but it offers some ridiculous consistency! Need to activate an electric-triggered gate? Don’t look for a second battery, make a trail of metallic weapons from the first one to cheat the riddle… It is possible. Like so, so many other things. Cut down trees to roll heavy log down the hill to crush enemies, burn the grasses to get air updraft, lock time on nearly everything to mess with it… Possibilities are outstanding.

    Too add to that… Game is pretty to look at. Characters are fun. Locations differ a lot. Weapon system, where tedious, is superbly fun to manage from a mechanical perspective. Music is fantastic. Stories you uncover are really engaging in most cases. Crafting is superbly entertaining!

    This game for me is an open world game done right.    … Expand
  71. Kresnik64
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    One of the best Zelda games ever realeased!! The negative reviews are just copy paste from any source the sony **** find just to hate the game that got better score than almost every single game sony has. 10/10 Best game ever...
  72. Princeps32
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    One of the most gripping, beautiful games I've ever played, a true joy. Please ignore the bizarre user aggregate score, the professional critics are absolutely on the mark on this one.
  73. wiiroy
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    Notice how, of the 1,948 user reviews under an 8/10, only 35 of them were written after 2 days had passed since the game came out. Those are fraudulent reviews, those people didn't even play the game. I've been playing pretty much non-stop for 9 days now and can say that I'm ALMOST ready to give a balanced review of the game. It's that big, and that deep. Just about every user review madeNotice how, of the 1,948 user reviews under an 8/10, only 35 of them were written after 2 days had passed since the game came out. Those are fraudulent reviews, those people didn't even play the game. I've been playing pretty much non-stop for 9 days now and can say that I'm ALMOST ready to give a balanced review of the game. It's that big, and that deep. Just about every user review made after 3 days passed since release has given it an 8, 9, or perfect 10.

    What I can say is that the ~40hours I've put in so far have blown me away. This game has created a new league of open-world games. A new freedom of play unmatched anywhere. You have total freedom, you can do anything, go anywhere, you can fight the final boss straight away if you're game enough (I tried and got whooped). The combat is deep and challenging. The puzzles are clever, and they make you feel even more clever. The possibilities of play in the physics engine are seemingly endless, with only the players own creativity to limit them.

    The story is incredibly touching, making me tear up on many occasions. It has a perfect mix of mystery and progress, without being overbearing on the player's freedom. The world is astonishingly beautiful, I say that without exaggeration. I feel like I spend half my time gawking at sunrises, sunsets, epic vistas, or even simply the reflection of the sun on rained-on grass as it gently sways in the breeze while cloud shadows snake across the landscape.

    There is always something mysterious in the distance compelling you to explore. It's a world evidently designed by perfectionists. But to get there, you need to think about how to survive in the wilderness. If a lightning-storm comes - hide from conductive metal. If it's too wet to climb a cliff - find shelter, build a fire, and wait for clear skies. Or else go hunting, foraging and cook meals or brew potions to prepare. Go catch a faster horse, name it and build your bond with it so it will better obey you. The gameplay feels infinitely deep, and all of it is fun.

    This is an open-world game, an open-sky game, a survival game, an exploration game, an adventure game, a role-playing game, a puzzle game, a fighting game, an artistic game, It excites you, challenges you, rewards you, makes you laugh, makes you cry, and makes you think. It's the best game I've ever played. It's the ultimate game and it absolutely deserves it's critical acclaim.    … Expand
  74. dwightpowder
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    im a huuuge playstation fan...but always had nintendo at my heart...i got a switch and zelda...loved it so much i went n got the wii u version for collectors purpose because of the small print run...instead of getting horizon zero dawn or neir automata 2 games ive been pumped for a long time...that should say enough how good zelda really is if u love open world games and zelda
  75. ThatFlint
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Right now I feel like this is my favourite Zelda game to date and that's saying a whole lot. I never imagined a game to overtake Majora's Mask's number one spot. While that game's dark atmosphere and characters will always hold a special place in my heart, this game's amount of freedom to explore and its huge world, while still being accessible and not causing choice fatigue completelyRight now I feel like this is my favourite Zelda game to date and that's saying a whole lot. I never imagined a game to overtake Majora's Mask's number one spot. While that game's dark atmosphere and characters will always hold a special place in my heart, this game's amount of freedom to explore and its huge world, while still being accessible and not causing choice fatigue completely blew me away. The visuals look amazing (while the performance is somwhat unstable sometimes, though it did not hamper the experience), and the gameplay is really addicting, all of it, combat, puzzles and exploration. I simply can't get enough of it. I'm wondering what the next step for the Zelda franchise will be. ^^… Expand
  76. CCCCCC
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Simply astounding. Every aspect of the game feels mature, well-tuned and fun. This is peak-Nintendo and every gamer everywhere owes it to themselves to play this game. A true classic for the modern age.
  77. Galaleo91
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild is hands down the best game I've played in recent years. I'm a huge fan of LoZ and have deemed this as one of my favorites, rivaling my love for Wind Waker. If you like Zelda and love open worlds, this game is the one for you.
  78. guek
    Mar 25, 2017
    10
    An incredible experience. I cannot recommend this game enough. Nintendo has managed to create an experience that feels both familiar and incredibly fresh. BotW is going to be influencing adventure games for a whole new generation of gamers and game designers.
  79. paskan
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This is the first Zelda in almost 20 years that's legitimately made me question my love for Ocarina of Time. The sense of scale, atmosphere, and adventure in Breath of the Wild... it's simply unparalleled in gaming today. I'd grown so cynical and tired of third-person action adventure games, which makes it all the more surprising that a game like BoTW could so unwittingly show up andThis is the first Zelda in almost 20 years that's legitimately made me question my love for Ocarina of Time. The sense of scale, atmosphere, and adventure in Breath of the Wild... it's simply unparalleled in gaming today. I'd grown so cynical and tired of third-person action adventure games, which makes it all the more surprising that a game like BoTW could so unwittingly show up and consume my everyday life. This game is a MASTERFUL example of gameplay engagement and world-building, crafting an environment that's equally fun as it is immersive. It has so many incredibly creative and inspired moments, and so deftly delivers on the promise of an adventure of epic proportions, that in many ways it draws out all of the flaws and limitations that Ocarina of Time had when it first revolutionized the gaming world and the franchise way back in the 90's (though I still love OoT all the same). Breath of the Wild is a fantastic game, worthy of reverence and of every gamers bookshelf. HIGHLY recommended!

    Also, be wary of the negative user reviews this game is generating. For whatever reason, it seems there are a lot of vindictive anti-Nintendo trolls trying to besmirch the quality of this game. Please pay them no mind, as they've certainly not played the game at all (let alone own it) to realize just how high amazing a game it is.    … Expand
  80. Truenid
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Una demostracion de que nintendo aun tiene mucho que dar y un llamado a otras compañias para tomar riesgos y llegar mas alla de la zona de comfort, esperemos que nintendo switch tenga mas juegos asi de buenos
  81. Grubhead
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Excellent game! No, it may not be perfect for everyone, but what game is? It saddens me to see that there are now many 0-3 scores by users who, instead of giving their honest score value, seem to be rating it very low on purpose just to throw off the high score reviews.

    To quote a TIME Magazie article: "...Exploring its expansive collage of verdant, gelid and sun-scorched zones is akin    Excellent game! No, it may not be perfect for everyone, but what game is? It saddens me to see that there are now many 0-3 scores by users who, instead of giving their honest score value, seem to be rating it very low on purpose just to throw off the high score reviews.

    To quote a TIME Magazie article: "...Exploring its expansive collage of verdant, gelid and sun-scorched zones is akin to tromping onto the set of a painterly Studio Ghibli film. It's like nothing else Nintendo has made, an experience so simultaneously prodigious and accomplished that it feels like a mind-blowing mic drop to the sort of "open world" games (Grand Theft Auto V, The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim, The Witcher 3) the industry seems bent on proliferating...." - http://time.com/4683122/zelda-breath-of-the-wild-review/

    I have played games on many systems since my Vectrex back in the early 80's...plenty of genres and more time than I should have. I definitely give this a 10/10 rating. I really have no complaints other than wanting to play it every chance I get. :) I have played most of the Zelda games and they have kept many recognizable elements from the series.

    Just when I think this game has shown me all it can, I am surprised again. This has happened numerous times and I am not yet half way through exploring the world.

    For those who are rating it a 0 or 1 just because of one or two things, please stop skewing the stats just because you want to spite other people. I am giving an honest 10/10 because this game truly has blown my expectations away, from the epic battles to the subtle environmental background sounds...this is truly an immersive experience allowing me to create my customized journey through Nintendo's epic story.    … Expand
  82. susej79
    Jun 14, 2018
    6
    Overrated game. I don't like puzzles, labyrinth, and story is not interesting. Weapons brake so easily and shrine quests are too much difficult
  83. Focaccia
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    Although it may not be the best Zelda game ever made, that doesn't stop Breath of the Wild from being a masterpiece. Definitely one of the best launch titles ever, along with Mario 64. One of the main reasons Breath of the Wild is such a good game is its uniqueness: never before in a Zelda game has there been so much exploration. I can't imagine how much time it must take to finish theAlthough it may not be the best Zelda game ever made, that doesn't stop Breath of the Wild from being a masterpiece. Definitely one of the best launch titles ever, along with Mario 64. One of the main reasons Breath of the Wild is such a good game is its uniqueness: never before in a Zelda game has there been so much exploration. I can't imagine how much time it must take to finish the game at 100%. Breath of the Wild also borrows many things from Skyward Sword (which is definitely a good thing, because Skyward Sword did everything right!): the stamina bar, the shields that break, upgradable items, the temple of time with the statue of the goddess... I won't say anymore to avoid spoilers. Breath of the Wild is definitely the hardest Zelda game, you are going to die A LOT! I have waited for this game ever since the e3 2014 when they showed its first trailer, and I haven't been disappointed!… Expand
  84. Rickythomas
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    This ain't horizon, Skyrim THIS IS THE LEGEND OF ZELDA! I wish I'm able to give 11 out of 10! The art style is great, the world is beautiful and so much to do. I just want to lay on the grass and feel the freedom of the game.
  85. Bojangels
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Truly a Landmark in video game history. Nintendo has shown their ability to not only adapt to contemporary trends in gaming, but to revolutionise and perfect any genre. The Legend Of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has is far reaching and attempts to accomplish a lot of what you'd would expect from an open world game and much more. Breath of the Wild succeeds in everything it attempts to do dueTruly a Landmark in video game history. Nintendo has shown their ability to not only adapt to contemporary trends in gaming, but to revolutionise and perfect any genre. The Legend Of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has is far reaching and attempts to accomplish a lot of what you'd would expect from an open world game and much more. Breath of the Wild succeeds in everything it attempts to do due to the fact that while the game is full of many unique mechanics and elements, nothing is convoluted or overbearing. Everything is thought out, refined and available to the player without being forced upon them. Nintendo's mantra of creativity, fun, and accessibility means that the game is easy to pick up and begin, a joy to just even 'waste time' in and is magical and ever surprising to explore.

    Retaining all the original charm that its predecessors were loved for, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild explores a new way to play that feels so natural for the series; one that gives more power to the player and puts adventure on every horizon.    … Expand
  86. Pikastroff
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    When it was revealed that the new Zelda was going to be an open world years back from now, I was one of those who was concerned about how it would be done, especially considering this "change in conventions" that Aonuma had talked about. When I saw the Great Plateau footage back at E3 2016, while I loved the new features, I was concerned that the entirety of Hyrule was going to be empty,When it was revealed that the new Zelda was going to be an open world years back from now, I was one of those who was concerned about how it would be done, especially considering this "change in conventions" that Aonuma had talked about. When I saw the Great Plateau footage back at E3 2016, while I loved the new features, I was concerned that the entirety of Hyrule was going to be empty, with nothing to do, with no towns or NPCs, no side quests, nothing. Just a glorified No Man's Sky.

    How could I be even more wrong than that?

    This new version of Hyrule is FULL of mysteries. Whenever I think that I saw it all, I discover something new, interesting. Sometimes, it is more subtle, such as simply a new weapon, or sometimes, it is an entire town, other times, it is a character, other times it is a surprisingly interesting side quest, other times it is simply a beatiful location, and sometimes it is just an enemy interesting enough to take on!

    Unlike the other more modern Zelda games such as Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword, Breath of the Wild DOES NOT hold your hand. Not at all. This means that many mechanics are discovered by YOURSELF, and I think that it is a major thing with this game: things are discovered BY YOURSELF. For instance, many quests do not have a marker (or the marker just points to whoever gave you the quest, or something like that), and all they give you, for example, is a riddle which you have to solve YOURSELF if you want to actually finish that quest. The game is pretty cryptic at times, which does remind of the original The Legend of Zelda at times, which is a good thing in my opinion!

    Many of the recent Zelda games were REALLY easy. By really easy, I mean "so easy you probably only got stuck once or twice in the entire game and NEVER saw the Game Over screen". Oh boy, that's not the case here. Like I said, the game is NOT going to hold your hand, and can be cryptic at times. Additionally, you will VERY OFTEN see the Game Over screen, since Link can die in many, MANY ways now, which includes challenging enemies killing you, falling off a cliff, getting hit by lighting during a storm (yes, that's possible), drowning, getting hit head-on by a goat which then throws you off on a large slope on which Link miserably slides on hard rocks and then stupidly dies, you name it, there is death everywhere. But yet, it is never frustrating, because even if you do die, the game will never force you to just retry and retry and retry whatever you were doing, you can just leave if you want, if you are frustrated. Plus, most of the time it feels FAIR, and even if you may not consider it is the case for some deaths, the respawn is quick, and there is no punishment for dying, so you very quickly come back to the action.

    I've seen many people say that "there is no story" in Breath of the Wild. Two ideas: either they did not play the game and are just hating the game because you know, hating on the popular game is their favourite activity, or simply they just haven't reached the first village yet (and honestly, if you did not, you haven't played enough to actually judge the game much). The way the story is handled is a bit special in Breath of the Wild, since the main story is actually completely optional, and non linear. However, IN MY OPINION, the story still remained very interesting. I believe that is because in this Zelda, Nintendo made sure that the world of Hyrule was FULL of lore, much more than what we have seen in any previous Zelda game. And thus, the main story becomes much more meaningful thanks to that lore. Honestly, Breath of the Wild is deeper than ANY other Zelda game in terms of lore outside of the main story, seriously. It added so much to the Zelda mythos that I'm curious how it will be developed in the next games! Hyrule is so full of details in its environment and lore that for the first time, Hyrule actually feels like a world which has a history, which has its own mythology, its own legends.

    In the end, I have very few problems with the games. The first one is the occasional frame rate drops. Luckily, Nintendo has done a patch on launch day which has improved them quite a lot, and now, even when they DO happen, which is rare, it is not that bad. I still hope though that they will do ANOTHER patch to remove them entirely. Secondly, while I really like the style of music used for this game, which is more subtle than other Zelda games, I do admit that in the end, apart from the main theme of the trailer, there aren't many musics which really stand out and stay in your head for days, which are heavily memorable, which many other themes in other games have done, such as the Lost Woods in Ocarina of Time, or the Great Sea in Wind Waker. However, the music is still good, so it is not THAT bad, since again, I see why Nintendo went in that direction regarding the music, since it does fit well with the game thematically.

    So... Yeah. This is my favourite Zelda, now!    … Expand
  87. JagsJaxFan
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Maybe the best game I have ever played. This huge open world is also a playground of ideas. You can do anything you want and in any order. I've mostly spent my time climbing mountains just to paraglide off of them. Amazing story, great combat, and very tricky and fun puzzles. This non linear adventure begs that you explore every inch of hyrule. Not to mention the high but very rewardingMaybe the best game I have ever played. This huge open world is also a playground of ideas. You can do anything you want and in any order. I've mostly spent my time climbing mountains just to paraglide off of them. Amazing story, great combat, and very tricky and fun puzzles. This non linear adventure begs that you explore every inch of hyrule. Not to mention the high but very rewarding difficulty. Almost everything about this game is amazing, top to bottom. The only limit to this adventure is your imagination. If you have a wii u, play it. If you have a switch, play it. If you don't have either, go to a friends house that has this game and go there very often. It is absolutely worth your time. 10/10… Expand
  88. Claymore47
    Mar 5, 2017
    9
    Honestamente aun no lo he terminado pero es un juego maravilloso, me da mucha lastima que gente que no sabe de vídeo juegos le da un CERO, yo me la paso muy bien con Xbox, PS y Nintendo, aquí cada una tiene lo suyo y hay que saber reconocer cuando un juego es una obra de arte, especialmente cuando estamos saturados de FIFAS, COD que no pasan de ser lo mismo, Yo tengo cada consola que hayHonestamente aun no lo he terminado pero es un juego maravilloso, me da mucha lastima que gente que no sabe de vídeo juegos le da un CERO, yo me la paso muy bien con Xbox, PS y Nintendo, aquí cada una tiene lo suyo y hay que saber reconocer cuando un juego es una obra de arte, especialmente cuando estamos saturados de FIFAS, COD que no pasan de ser lo mismo, Yo tengo cada consola que hay de nueva generación y se de lo que hablo por que me encanta jugar.… Expand
  89. ArashiPrime
    Mar 6, 2017
    9
    After a weekend with the game I've got to say it has grabbed me more than recent Zelda games. The game is beautiful, and exploration is satisfying and fun. Strongly recommended
  90. MASESOP
    Mar 6, 2017
    9
    me paracio bueno, aunque tiene sus bajones de frames y uno que otro detalle, en general te envuelve en todo su mundo te entretiene y eso es lo importante
  91. Vivo
    Mar 6, 2017
    9
    I've never been a huge fan of the Zelda franchise, but I'm having a blast exploring and playing this game! It feels like a Skyrim Zelda with a bit of Dark Souls mixed in, which is always pretty fun. Personally wasn't a fan of the weapon-breaking mechanic though, but I suppose it could be a pro for others as it does make it feel more like a survival game.

    Don't believe the 0/10 scores    I've never been a huge fan of the Zelda franchise, but I'm having a blast exploring and playing this game! It feels like a Skyrim Zelda with a bit of Dark Souls mixed in, which is always pretty fun. Personally wasn't a fan of the weapon-breaking mechanic though, but I suppose it could be a pro for others as it does make it feel more like a survival game.

    Don't believe the 0/10 scores though, I honestly believe most haven't even played the game. Even saw one that referred to Link as Zelda :/    … Expand
  92. Lunark
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Интересный открытый мир, небольшое количество загадок и наконец огромное количество предметов, довольно интересная игра, является долгоигровкой, брать стоит
  93. Grapezard
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    This game brings back what I've missed with classic Zelda; a game with plenty of exploration that doesn't treat the player like an idiot. The last mainline Zelda's were just okay in my book, while this one is a strong contender for the best of the series.
  94. DazaMcc
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    I have always thought that Ocarina of time was the best game of all time, and it still is. This might be as close as we are going to get to that greatness. It's worth buying a SWITCH for.
  95. durabull
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    I've been a Nintendo fan all my life, but in the past 15 years, I really only play video games with my son. As an adult I have lost some of that desire to play on my own. I can honestly say this is the first game to come along in 15 years that has restored my desire to play a video game of my own desires again. I honestly can't put it down. The exploration is amazing, and I love theI've been a Nintendo fan all my life, but in the past 15 years, I really only play video games with my son. As an adult I have lost some of that desire to play on my own. I can honestly say this is the first game to come along in 15 years that has restored my desire to play a video game of my own desires again. I honestly can't put it down. The exploration is amazing, and I love the weapon and combat system. Finally, once you have found an iron sword, there is still a purpose to all the clubs and spears your kills drop.

    Only reason I'm not giving it a ten are the shrines. I wish they were more inspired by other zelda games, with more zelda like battles and puzzles, but still overall amazing!    … Expand
  96. amnesico
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Una obra maestra. Llevaba mucho tiempo sin jugar a algo que me absorviera tanto. Te pones a jugar y de que te das cuenta han pasado varias horas en las que sientes que no has avanzado por la inmesidad de su mundo y por la cantidad de cosas que puedes hacer.
    Tras acabar con la zona inical de La Meseta de los Albores, el juego te da total libertad para ir donde quieras, pudiendo explorar    Una obra maestra. Llevaba mucho tiempo sin jugar a algo que me absorviera tanto. Te pones a jugar y de que te das cuenta han pasado varias horas en las que sientes que no has avanzado por la inmesidad de su mundo y por la cantidad de cosas que puedes hacer.
    Tras acabar con la zona inical de La Meseta de los Albores, el juego te da total libertad para ir donde quieras, pudiendo explorar montañas, poblados, bosques, etc. sin tener que seguir obligatoriamente la historia.    … Expand
  97. zani123
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    This game is huge! It's indeed a masterpiece and it mixes together plenty of other Zelda games' elements. Of course it is an epic game!

    Also, there is no way to 100% beat this game in less than one week, so there's lots of stuff to explore.
  98. Keiku
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    I have honestly never had this much fun with a nintendo game in a long time.
    The game has few problems, but I choose to look beyond these tiny things for everything else is just to good.
    For those who wanna know the tiny things about the game that are a "problem" The framerate drops from time to time, nothing that I personally experienced a lot of, but it is present. The dialog can    I have honestly never had this much fun with a nintendo game in a long time.
    The game has few problems, but I choose to look beyond these tiny things for everything else is just to good.

    For those who wanna know the tiny things about the game that are a "problem"
    The framerate drops from time to time, nothing that I personally experienced a lot of, but it is present.
    The dialog can sometimes seem very bland and boring at times even unprofessional.
    and then there is the soundtrack, it doesn't bring a problem for me for I still love the soundtrack plenty, but U can certainly say that it lacks a lot in comparison to say "Wind waker, Skyward Sword" Which personally has my favourite soundtracks.

    These are the things that can make the game tedious at times, HOWEVER everything else about the game is fantastic.
    The journey, the openness, The story is by far my favourite among the Zelda series.
    The characters a lovable. From Mipha to Revali to sometimes even the Npc's
    I can certainly say without a doubt that this is my favourite Zelda game that I have ever had the joy of playing, and that I truly hope more people will get to play this extraordinary game.    … Expand
  99. Constellation
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    I would personally give this a 9.5, but since I can't I'll round it up to a ten,

    A game that has gotten better and better every day that I have played it. I have found so many things, and as more mechanics appear, the more amazed I am with this game. There is a few places where the game would stutter while in docked mode, and the voice acting for a couple characters can be improved,    I would personally give this a 9.5, but since I can't I'll round it up to a ten,

    A game that has gotten better and better every day that I have played it.
    I have found so many things, and as more mechanics appear, the more amazed I am with this game.

    There is a few places where the game would stutter while in docked mode, and the voice acting for a couple characters can be improved, but otherwise I would say that the game is almost perfect.    … Expand
  100. A1WAY5WATCH1NG
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    all i have to say is that the critical acclaim this game is getting is very deserved it is already my favorite game of all time i havent been able to put the damn thing down sinse the switch came out and the user reviews for this game are just a complete mess there is the overwhelming majority of people who are saying this game is the pest game they have played and are giving it 10/10all i have to say is that the critical acclaim this game is getting is very deserved it is already my favorite game of all time i havent been able to put the damn thing down sinse the switch came out and the user reviews for this game are just a complete mess there is the overwhelming majority of people who are saying this game is the pest game they have played and are giving it 10/10 which i think it truly deserves and then there are the microsoft and sony ponies sitting back and writing bad reviews for a game that A. they haven't even played B are extremely bias and will hate on anything that isnt on their console and C. have no business writing a review for any game at all. I am a pc gamer and have been pretty much sinse the new consoles came out because they where underpowered and where trying to play super intensive games so i built a pc and i have never went back to console for the last 4 years and i have to say the legend of zelda breath of the wild is the first game sinse halo 3 to make me want a console so bad that i went out and bought one and that is saying a lot because up until now halo 3 had been my favorite game of all time. honestly the reviews for this game are a **** storm and i would advise no one to look at them because everyone is giving it a 10/10 or a 0/10 and there is almost no one in the middle and all the people who give this game a 0/10 have clearly never played the game or dont know what good games are and probably buy call of duty every year… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#1 Best Switch Game of 2017
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#1 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2017
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#1 Most Shared Switch Game of 2017

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Metascore
97

Universal acclaim - based on 109 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 106 out of 109
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 109
  3. Negative: 0 out of 109
  1. GameGrin
    Dec 12, 2017
    100
    Where it takes mechanics from others in the industry, it improves upon them; where it introduces new ones, you slap your forehead in amazement that it hasn’t been done before. Breath of the Wild is development done right, and damn near the best game you’ll play all year.
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  2. Wired UK
    Aug 30, 2017
    100
    Breath of the Wild is a masterpiece.
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  3. Games Master UK
    May 19, 2017
    96
    Up there with the finest Zelda games, Breath of the Wild is bold, liberating, and utterly astonishing. [Apr 2017, p.60]
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