The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20981 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 1,975 out of 20981
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  1. YassirX
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Countering all the haters who are giving this game a 0.
    I've watched about 18 hours of this game on twitch and in my eyes its a masterpiece.
    Its a true Open-World Zelda with a beautiful Design and nice Quests and Puzzles. The only thing I dislike is the durability, which means Weapons are short-lived. Durability is fine, but things degrade too fast and there is no way to repair or    Countering all the haters who are giving this game a 0.
    I've watched about 18 hours of this game on twitch and in my eyes its a masterpiece.
    Its a true Open-World Zelda with a beautiful Design and nice Quests and Puzzles.
    The only thing I dislike is the durability, which means Weapons are short-lived.
    Durability is fine, but things degrade too fast and there is no way to repair or strengthen the durability of a weapon.

    I would rate it 9.5, because its not perfect but I want to counter the Haters.    … Expand
  2. Camitic
    Apr 4, 2017
    7
    I am a huge Zelda fan make no mistake and Breath Of The Wild isn't a bad game but its not the best Zelda game either.
    The open world at first blew my mind i thought wow.........but after the alluring shine reality sunk in and I began to dislike certain aspects of the game.
    The weapon durability system is the biggest one and I wasn't quite sure what the aim was with that.I became    I am a huge Zelda fan make no mistake and Breath Of The Wild isn't a bad game but its not the best Zelda game either.
    The open world at first blew my mind i thought wow.........but after the alluring shine reality sunk in and I began to dislike certain aspects of the game.

    The weapon durability system is the biggest one and I wasn't quite sure what the aim was with that.I became increasing annoyed at having to change weapons mid-fight. The stamina wheel which made sense with climbing annoyed me when sprinting. The shrines......I get needing to make a system to upgrade our hearts/stamina but the shrines felt more of an annoyance then a challenge to overcome.

    However the story is fantastic. The climbing aspect is great I loved and with the rain causing climbing to be an issue it added a lovely dynamic to the game. The physics of the game overall are quite brilliant and work well in a open world game.

    Overall a good solid Zelda game that attempted to break from certain traditions which I respect.    … Expand
  3. RealMido
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    What sets the open world of this game is that you look at horizon you will see a landmark so you can play without the mini-map. the climbing on every surface is very useful to explore the world. Game mechanics all open up in the first area in the game, so you can explore at your own pace. The game tends to reward you for exploration and at the same time I never felt overwhelmed by howWhat sets the open world of this game is that you look at horizon you will see a landmark so you can play without the mini-map. the climbing on every surface is very useful to explore the world. Game mechanics all open up in the first area in the game, so you can explore at your own pace. The game tends to reward you for exploration and at the same time I never felt overwhelmed by how large the world is. Must play for fans and a lovely introduction for first timers.… Expand
  4. dopehat
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    As a big fan of the Zelda series, I really like what they did with this game. Sure they could have stuck with the classic liniear gameplay with 12 dungeons or so, but this feels new - and so far enjoying it. I've spend roughly 30 hours so far, and barely done much with the main story.
    I've seen people crying about the FPS drops and honestly, they aren't bad at all.. It happens when alot    As a big fan of the Zelda series, I really like what they did with this game. Sure they could have stuck with the classic liniear gameplay with 12 dungeons or so, but this feels new - and so far enjoying it. I've spend roughly 30 hours so far, and barely done much with the main story.
    I've seen people crying about the FPS drops and honestly, they aren't bad at all.. It happens when alot of stuff is happening all at once and only last for about 2-3 seconds. I think i've experienced 5 or 6 framedrops so far - so honestly it doesn't really bother me at all, and does not effect gameplay much.

    As for the other crying scrubs in the negative section, most of them seems to have given up on the game after less than 2 hours and have absolutely no clue what they are talking about.
    Thank you Nintendo for this gem, I was worried you wouldn't deliever a good game, but it seems you exceed my expectations.

    Only downside is ... I miss Midna from TP...    … Expand
  5. Vamphaery
    Mar 5, 2017
    9
    Taking off my very heavily rose tinted Zelda fandom glasses and trying to describe the game simply for what it is, I'll say it's an open world action RPG with simple but profoundly satisfying mechanics, a heavy emphasis on exploration and discovery, and some of the most brilliant and *satisfying* physics and logic puzzles I've ever seen in a game. (Any game. Honestly, it gives the PortalTaking off my very heavily rose tinted Zelda fandom glasses and trying to describe the game simply for what it is, I'll say it's an open world action RPG with simple but profoundly satisfying mechanics, a heavy emphasis on exploration and discovery, and some of the most brilliant and *satisfying* physics and logic puzzles I've ever seen in a game. (Any game. Honestly, it gives the Portal series and others a very strong run for their money in terms of trying to figure out what to do, and then making use of the game's myriad abilities and its physics engine and timing to solve certain areas.)

    Some caveats, of course. If you've never enjoyed past Zelda games because of the simplistic story, silliness/humor, or general themes, this game isn't likely to change your mind. It does give the world and its history a much greater sense of lore than past installments, and there is voice acting in cut scenes now, but this is still a Zelda game. It still feels like Zelda, it still looks like Zelda, NPCs are still silly/humorous at times like Zelda, most dialogue is still text-based, and mechanically, despite a great many additions that transform the way you play and explore (for the better by far imho,) it still feels - largely, at least - like Zelda.

    Where it differs, and where its genius lies, is both in its constant sense of challenge, and the total freedom it provides to choose how best to overcome its many obstacles. While the save system is extremely generous so as to avoid tedium, even well into the game with lots of health and stamina increases under your belt, you'll encounter enemies that can easily one-hit annihilate you. And every time you acclimate to an enemy or an area and its particular challenges, the game throws something new at you.

    You'll spend a lot of time moving the camera around to get a good view of where you're trying to go, and then trying to decide where to climb/jump/glide so as to reach your intended goal (this free form ability to pick a destination and then try to formulate a tactic for reaching it is one of the game's strengths - maybe its greatest imo) without running out of stamina - which means falling.

    There is *something* to be found everywhere you climb or explore. Shrines (which contain the aforementioned puzzles,) NPCs, Koroks, overworld mini-bosses, enemy forts, or simply chests containing money, ammunition, weapons, armor, or other goodies (sometimes even rare weapons,) abound. But there are still occasional areas that are devoid of any major world content. This lends the game a slow, methodical, lonely feeling at times. (Though some would instead call it boring. Pick your adjective depending upon personal taste. I love it.)

    The physics engine in the game means you can push boulders down hills into enemies, set fires (which spread) to create updrafts to lift your paraglider higher into the air, chop down trees and send them floating down rivers to create makeshift bridges, freeze water to create pillars that alter the path of moving objects in creative ways, or build ad hoc catapults. And much more. Experimenting is rewarding.

    It's going to be very difficult for me to go back to only being able to ride/walk/drive/jump everywhere in games like GTA, Bethesda's titles, or Red Dead, unless they include some form of climbing. The sense of real freedom - and thoughtful effort - it imparts is just too profound to ever go without again imo. And that challenge (can I get up here or should I try another side of the cliff that might be easier? And if I do, will I fall and lose my opportunity to get up there? Do I need stamina elixirs first? Where's the nearest fire to make them?) is the best part of the game for me.

    The first two shrines I did were already the most satisfying puzzles I've ever completed in a game, despite their brevity... and that's just the tip of the ice berg. The game's design and mechanics are, frankly, ingeniously implemented. Perhaps best of all, challenge level seems commensurate with payoff (abilities, powerful items, etc.) which is great. Discovery always leads to some degree of advancement.

    What Ocarina of Time did for Zelda and games in general for its time, with the huge shock and awe of seeing the 2D to 3D transition still in full effect, Breath of the Wild likewise does in its own time for design and freedom... without having to rely on that sense of awe that the industry transitioning to 3D gave us. It doesn't surpass it, but for me, it DOES equal it. (Which in and of itself is astounding.)

    The game is a high 9 for me rather than a 10. There are some muddy textures, some aliasing, and some frame rate issues. Those are the only technical blemishes I've encountered, and that seems to be the consensus so far.

    In short, it's just plain fun, and beautifully implemented. But as with all games, it won't be for everyone. Use the above information to formulate where you're likely to fall. The quantity and variety of content is vast.    … Expand
  6. SJile
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This is far and away the best Zelda game to date, and will be remembered as one of the greatest games ever made. It's almost too good to be true--but over 40 hours in, it's still really that good.

    It takes the groundbreaking innovation of the very first Zelda game and Ocarina of Time, and basically asks: what did people love about these games? What do people love about games in general?    This is far and away the best Zelda game to date, and will be remembered as one of the greatest games ever made. It's almost too good to be true--but over 40 hours in, it's still really that good.

    It takes the groundbreaking innovation of the very first Zelda game and Ocarina of Time, and basically asks: what did people love about these games? What do people love about games in general?

    It's impossible not to think sometimes about Elder Scrolls when you're out scaling mountains and picking flowers. As someone who grew up on Ocarina of Time and Morrowind, this is the game I've spent my whole life waiting for.    … Expand
  7. easterfields
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    This is one of those rare games that bring back the nostalgic feelings of wanting to stay at home from school (or work now that I'm an adult) all day and play! I really can't articulate well enough how much of a treasure this game truly is. The Switch has received some criticism for not having a more robust launch line up, but the fact of the matter is that Zelda: BOTW is a Game of theThis is one of those rare games that bring back the nostalgic feelings of wanting to stay at home from school (or work now that I'm an adult) all day and play! I really can't articulate well enough how much of a treasure this game truly is. The Switch has received some criticism for not having a more robust launch line up, but the fact of the matter is that Zelda: BOTW is a Game of the Year title and is pure gold for the launch of a new system. Yeah, yeah, the PS4 and Xbox One both had dozens of games available out the door, however do you still own any of them? I guarantee that every person who purchased a Switch at launch (or is about to) will still have Zelda years down the road. Beautiful graphics, music, gameplay and story and best of all, it was all stitched together with the love that Nintendo pours into it's games. This is really feels more like the sequel to Ocarina of Time that we had been hoping for, for such a long time. Do yourself a favor and buy this now. Oh and did I mention how incredibly amazing it is being able to play this Zelda ANYWHERE-thanks to the smooth as silk transition from large screen TV to handheld device? The Switch has me convinced!… Expand
  8. bagszi
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Over 40 hours in the game and I still have many places to discover, learning new things with every play session, the BotW seriously set my expectation high for open world adventure(and rpg) games. Do yourself a favor and play this game.
  9. Grafeaux1
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Freedom...superbly balanced...always somewhere to go...always something to do...the sounds are familiar and distinguishable...the music matches the environmental moods...all levels of difficulty are found in a single game...puzzles are puzzling yet offer a multitude of ways to solve...never bored...never feel as though I don't know what to do...interface is wonderful...most intriguingFreedom...superbly balanced...always somewhere to go...always something to do...the sounds are familiar and distinguishable...the music matches the environmental moods...all levels of difficulty are found in a single game...puzzles are puzzling yet offer a multitude of ways to solve...never bored...never feel as though I don't know what to do...interface is wonderful...most intriguing adventure game. It plays beautifully on the Wii U as much as on the Switch. I think the amiibo functionality is absolutely wonderful as well; they add to the game and do not take anything away. It is truly an honor to play this game. Replay-ability is what all gaming comes down to and without a doubt Zelda: Breath of the Wild makes this happen. You could have 100 people play it at the same time and they will all have had different adventures despite the one common story.… Expand
  10. ifritforce
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Dfantasstico realmente suave y entretenido, la tematica medio cultura ancestra y tecnologia alienigena hace un zelda novedoso, cambiar el orden de como ci+onsigues los items y el undo abierto lo hace un gran jueoçgo
  11. seynie
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Amazing game!
    the sense of exploration is insane and unseen!
    at first i thought it looked quite empty but once you have a closer look it is so alive!
  12. KurtisThorne
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Bought a switch for this, knowing that it would be a while until there were more games available. Not disappointed! This game is simply awesome.

    Keep up the good work Nintendo!
  13. erpekechana26
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Soy jugador de ps4 pero he jugado a este juego y me ha parecido una obra maestra un candidato a goty este año que lastima la reacción que tienen los usuarios de ps4 porque salga un bueno tan juego en una plataforma que no es ps4, esto es bueno para la industria de los videojuegos y para sus usuarios este Zelda un juegazo de 10! Y no hay mas
  14. XmartoX
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    sin duda el mejor juego desde hace generaciones, juego indispensable para cualquier poseedor de una Wii U o una Nintendo Switch
    El único punto negativo que le veo són sus bajones de frames
  15. samuslink
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    If you are a veteran Zelda gamer you are gonna find trouble getting used to it. Great intro game for new zelda gamers.

    The freedom of the gme gives you a sense of doing nothing, but as you progress you will find immerse into the game.

    the music sucks.
  16. KenZelda
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Simply one of the best games I've ever played in my life. I didn't even play Skyward Sword. The last Zelda I played was OoT and I can say -- this is unlike any Zelda I can remember. It's a completely different game but awesome in it's own way. An amazing, survival-like adventure that is dazzling and simply a masterpiece.
  17. Opal54
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    This game is truly a masterpiece, no doubt about it. This game will win game of the year. I know it has gotten 7.6 by User score but then again, how many of the ones who's rated it negative have actually played the game?
  18. maxsonlee2
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    This is one of the best games this year. The graphics are amazing because of the wonderful art style. The gameplay is fun and also quite challenging. The world is massive, there is so much to explore. Those that are giving this game a 0/10 are clearly trolls and haters. The haters are just jealous and butt hurt because the game is just amazing. Everything about Breath of the Wild isThis is one of the best games this year. The graphics are amazing because of the wonderful art style. The gameplay is fun and also quite challenging. The world is massive, there is so much to explore. Those that are giving this game a 0/10 are clearly trolls and haters. The haters are just jealous and butt hurt because the game is just amazing. Everything about Breath of the Wild is beautiful, and it's hilarious to see the jealous fanboys from other consoles hating on this game.… Expand
  19. Hooliganeyes
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    Don't listen to the negative reviews. I'm a pretty big Zelda fan, and have to say this could be one of the best. The game looks amazing, and every time I am about to go do something else, it just sucks you back in. I would of given it a 10, but the frame rate drop is the only thing keeping this from a 10. Hopefully Nintendo will be able to patch this, and if they do its a 10. There are fewDon't listen to the negative reviews. I'm a pretty big Zelda fan, and have to say this could be one of the best. The game looks amazing, and every time I am about to go do something else, it just sucks you back in. I would of given it a 10, but the frame rate drop is the only thing keeping this from a 10. Hopefully Nintendo will be able to patch this, and if they do its a 10. There are few games I would even give a 9 to, but this game deserves it. If you have a Wii U, buy this. I don't have the Switch, so I can't comment on whether its worth spending 300 just to play this game.… Expand
  20. Tomo910
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Mind you giving a 10 doesn't mean I think its a perfect game. But so far there isn't anything majorly wrong with the game. I wish haters would stop putting a review out on games. Anyone who scores this game anything less than a 9 feels wrong to me. But the ones scoring 0 and 1 are just sad lonely people with nothing better to do. If they even said the game has ps2 graphics, low resolution,Mind you giving a 10 doesn't mean I think its a perfect game. But so far there isn't anything majorly wrong with the game. I wish haters would stop putting a review out on games. Anyone who scores this game anything less than a 9 feels wrong to me. But the ones scoring 0 and 1 are just sad lonely people with nothing better to do. If they even said the game has ps2 graphics, low resolution, poor graphics, bad gameplay, someone even called it short????? low frame rate??? There is a lot more but I would love to know why hate something especially when you have never played it.… Expand
  21. Vingadero
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    One of the best games ever made.
    It can beat The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time

    Some people here are just jealous, let they be happy writing negative stuff, just don't let it influence you.
  22. Carlokus
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    This is the best game ever created. It's massive, wonderful, with spectacular physics...Everything that The Legend of Zelda fans had been waiting for years.
  23. castletime
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    It is a magical game that you won't want to put down, one that will keep you playing long after you finish the main story. Just exploring the world feels amazingly fun. And it keeps you constantly observing your surroundings and constantly thinking of strategic moves to solve problems
  24. Quazor
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Best Zelda game so far in my opinion. This people giving this fantastic game a 0 can not be trusted, who gives a game a zero that they haven't played? I highly recommend this game for the switch :)
  25. Tjbiker
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Game is just perfect, large open world, endless puzzles and dungeons, you're free to do anything you can imagine. Cooking is a bit confusing at first, but again, it's because you're not limited to specific recipes, anything you throw together results in an entirely new dish, combat is smooth and effortless but still challenging. Overall 10/10.
  26. alesro
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    JAJAJAJAJA hay que ver la cantidad de 0 que se está llevando este juegazo por parte de envidiosos, está claro que algo pasa cuando la mayoría son 10, y comentarios absurdos son 0.
  27. Deibiddo
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Okay everybody ignore the hate this is one of the if not the greatest video game of all time definitely worth it and a extraordinary time. The controls are smooth, Combat is fun, the puzzles are always fresh and creative, and the story is emotional but also uplifting with many more emotions. 10/10.
  28. Lilpain97
    Mar 16, 2017
    10
    Ok, I played this for about 5 to 10 minutes and all im saying is GOTY. I climbed a mountain and failed tryed to re climb it and failed again did it a 3rd time and failed... I also nearly got **** by a goat. Best 5 or 10 minutes of my life.
    Ps this is to piss off everyone giving it a **** score without actually playing it.
  29. Dronewolf
    Apr 10, 2018
    5
    If people want to rate this game 7, 8, 9 or even 10 out of 10, that's fine. It's their opinion, but people who claim this game is "perfect"? No. Sorry, but you are wrong. This game is far from perfect.

    Breath of the Wild is an example of Nintendo trying to cash in on the success of Skyrim and Dark Souls, but they handle it all wrong. What's weird is that Skyrim is mainly caves to    If people want to rate this game 7, 8, 9 or even 10 out of 10, that's fine. It's their opinion, but people who claim this game is "perfect"? No. Sorry, but you are wrong. This game is far from perfect.

    Breath of the Wild is an example of Nintendo trying to cash in on the success of Skyrim and Dark Souls, but they handle it all wrong. What's weird is that Skyrim is mainly caves to explore, yet I e
    njoy that. BotW is the same now with the shrines, but some take very little time to complete, but I don't enjoy it. Mainly, because I play Zelda for the Zelda mechanics, but honestly...There are none. Well, none may be harsh, but there is a huge lack of the "Zelda formula". You get all the abilities right at the start and weapons, you just pick up along the way. Everything is accessible form the start, which means you can't use tools like the hookshot to reach new places later in the game "Yes, there is no hookshot...Or any other tools the past Zelda games have).

    Some of the battles can be very unbalanced against your favour, but then combat as a whole (excluding mandatory battles like boss battles) can just be avoided. There's really no need to fight anything in this game. The game offers a stealth mechanic, and this is seems to be broken too as enemies just know where you are. Buffs never seem to give you much of a boost.

    And if you really want to spoil a game, add a stamina gauge!. Dark Souls uses a stamina gauge, but it's far less hindering than the one in this game. Why? Because Nintendo decided what uses your stamina in a stupid way. Swimming up a waterfall doesn't deplete your stamina, yet swimming normally in a small pond does?

    And another take on Dark Souls, is that the lore is scattered around. Not in items, but in randomly placed books around Hyrule.

    The "dungeons" if you want to call them that are more puzzle based, very short with no rewarding items.

    I get Nintendo wants to evolve the series, which I'm open to. I'm not saying it's a massively bad game, but it needs work. A lot of work. It could still be a Metroidvania and still play as BotW. But the focus need to be more on dungeon exploring and combat. In truth, I haven't even mentioned all the gripes I have with this game. But, I enjoyed the game, but it's not one what I will replay again. Not right away anyway if ever.    … Expand
  30. Replicante
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    This game was part of my childhood. Today, Zelda is part of my life. I no longer live in this world. I now live in Hyrule. It is not perfect, nothing is. However, it is in line with my expectations. Thanks to Nintendo
  31. Criticalgaming
    Mar 15, 2017
    5
    Say what you want about it. Zelda's latest installment is nothing more than a clunky test of a player's patience. From a tedious to navigate and empty open world, to frustrating controls, and a combat system that can **** right off. Weapon durability is way over toned and does nothing for the game other than make rewards feel empty in a lot of places.

    I respect how well crafted the    Say what you want about it. Zelda's latest installment is nothing more than a clunky test of a player's patience. From a tedious to navigate and empty open world, to frustrating controls, and a combat system that can **** right off. Weapon durability is way over toned and does nothing for the game other than make rewards feel empty in a lot of places.

    I respect how well crafted the overall game is, but too many of the games systems are ****ing annoying for me to keep playing. Shame I bought a Switch for this, I was hoping that my first Zelda game would give me a better experience. Instead I was just aggravated.    … Expand
  32. Astarothduke
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    A masterpiece game. Great game play, great graphic for king of game, superb physics in game, incredible world full of things to do. Nothing else, who cannot play this can continue to envy giving even 0 and 1...
  33. Snick525
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Fantastic game. Wide open and beautiful. Everything you could hope for in the Zelda series. I haven't finished the game yet but so far I've enjoyed every minute of it.
  34. DavidRA
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Un juego que es una virgeria de jugar, buena historia y jugabilidad, que te cautiva con su musica y su entorno, realmente recomendable y muy digno sucesor del TLOZ: Ocarine Of Time.
  35. xess0fd00m
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    It's been already 15 hours of gameplay. It is insane the amount of places you can travel to. You see a mountain? You can climb it. A distant ocean? You can get to it. Vast fields of green? You can walk through them. The freedom given to us is simply breathtaking. The game visuals are perfect in the way they were intended to: it pushes Wii U's hardware to its limit, even dropping someIt's been already 15 hours of gameplay. It is insane the amount of places you can travel to. You see a mountain? You can climb it. A distant ocean? You can get to it. Vast fields of green? You can walk through them. The freedom given to us is simply breathtaking. The game visuals are perfect in the way they were intended to: it pushes Wii U's hardware to its limit, even dropping some frames at times (which for me is not a big of a deal).
    Along with all of the above, the game still is a ZELDA title, with all the characters, places and history we are used to and love.
    This was a huge step forward from Nintendo when it comes to the LoZ library. We will likely be talking about this game 10, 20 years from now. A legacy as important (if not MORE important) as Ocarina of Time.    … Expand
  36. SethlerDaniels
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    The legend of Zelda: Breath of the wild, is, simply, a masterpiece.
    It brings back the childhood, the feelings of Ocarina of time. The true sensation of adventure.

    Too many fake reviews here. Too many haters.

    This game surprises you every second.
    Im happier than ever. Because i think I found my favourite game of all time.
  37. guri
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    The best game ever. Absolute perfection. Zelda did it again. Nothing else in the video game industry right now can hold a candle to it. Thank you Nintendo for bringing such an amazing work of art a reality.
  38. Flash88
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    As a long time Zelda fan, this is such a nice change. I was concerned when I saw the previews, but having played it, it deserves the praise. It takes what's been great about Zelda and expands it.

    Character development that matters. Puzzles. Item collecting. Engaging story. It throws it back to the original NES Zelda though. You awaken and literally have the ability to travel anywhere.    As a long time Zelda fan, this is such a nice change. I was concerned when I saw the previews, but having played it, it deserves the praise. It takes what's been great about Zelda and expands it.

    Character development that matters. Puzzles. Item collecting. Engaging story. It throws it back to the original NES Zelda though. You awaken and literally have the ability to travel anywhere. Obviously you won't be strong enough to tackle some areas when you start, but that adds to your incentive of exploration.

    This game is probably the best Zelda. I think with time, more people will appreciate it.    … Expand
  39. 1714742610
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    This game is wonder，Let me completely indulge them, the Zelda series is classic, and the Nintendo is not disappointing，Even if only for the Zelda this game, I think the purchase switch is worth it
  40. SimplexSimon
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    This game is perfect. There is so much nintendo charm. The world is huge and it is filled with interesting secrets and mystery. The combat feels great and cooking really adds another layer to the game. If you have a wii u or switch this is a must buy. If you don't have either, I'd highly recommend you buy a switch. This games is by far the best game to come out in the last 15 years.
  41. Kennebec
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Probably the best zelda game ever. The best open world game I have ever played, it's nice that you have to explore on your own, and not have a map full of icons (farcry 4) to guide you. It truly is a create your own adventure.
  42. DRTDR
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Lots of trolls here spreading lies and overall childish statements, have no fear and make no mistakes this is at the very least the best Zelda to date, its massive world its never dull and you'll be discovering new vistas and things to do well after the 70 hour mark, yet it doesn't force you to take all that time to finish it nor does it "end" your adventure once the story is over.
    This    Lots of trolls here spreading lies and overall childish statements, have no fear and make no mistakes this is at the very least the best Zelda to date, its massive world its never dull and you'll be discovering new vistas and things to do well after the 70 hour mark, yet it doesn't force you to take all that time to finish it nor does it "end" your adventure once the story is over.
    This is a tough Zelda game, specially compared to the past few entries in the series, you'll die a lot.
    Graphics are good, nothing too fancy since it began its life as a wii u game but the cell shading style and vibrant colors make up for that, trust me, you'll find stunning sights to behold in the world and great character design in its inhabitants. (Funny how some trolling children that never touched a ps2 call cell shading "ps2 graffix!!").
    Frame rate drops? Occasionally, in select areas of the massive world and never enough to get you out of the experience, in fact I wouldn't even address them since they are minor but I have to because of the frame rate "scare" and trolls, a minor thing never the less, maybe on a smaller scale world it would be a point against it but not here, at all. This game is as big as you thought it would be, the story telling reminds me of Skyward sword and everything else is full of wonder an discovery, 10 out of 10.    … Expand
  43. iamevilhomer
    Mar 3, 2017
    9
    I never give perfect 10's. That being said this game is about a 9.7 or 9.8 lol. It really is. I haven't even played it yet to be honest so don't take my review seriously. I have however seen plenty of reviews and seen lots of game play. Enough to say that well... It's been a long time since a console launched with a game that rivals the likes of halo ce, metroid prime, chrono trigger, andI never give perfect 10's. That being said this game is about a 9.7 or 9.8 lol. It really is. I haven't even played it yet to be honest so don't take my review seriously. I have however seen plenty of reviews and seen lots of game play. Enough to say that well... It's been a long time since a console launched with a game that rivals the likes of halo ce, metroid prime, chrono trigger, and ocarina of time. A game like this goes down in history as a time less classic.

    So call me names for giving a score to a game I haven't played yet but hey... I been a gamer for almost 30 years and my instincts and research prove that this game is great and will probably win game of the year.

    I will admit that playing the game would give me a more in depth idea of the games quality but hey... Research and gameplay videos give you a good enough idea... A good enough idea to know if the game is bad, mediocre, good, or great and clearly this one is great.

    So you can hate on me for scoring the game high without even playing it but please don't. Not when there are xbox, pc, and playstation fans giving it 0/10 scores. Those are the real unreasonable jerks. I'm a ps2 fan and don't care for the ps3 and ps4 but you don't see me bashing last of us... I know last of us is a great game...

    It just saddens me to see that fanboys can rage so hard and bash something so hard just because the reviews are good and that nintendo isn't all about multiplayer online only trash like over watch and cod. Multiplayer online gaming is pretty much dead anyways. Lag, cheaters, betrayers, trollers, gankers, unbalanced crap, nube friendly games, extra expenses, micro transactions etc etc... Games like Botw don't have anything to do with that crap and deliver what gamers truly need and want deep down. A fun single player game that you will remember forever.

    So like I said... Don't take this review too seriously. Hell... don't take any review seriously lol. But please ignore the red scores on this site. They are clearly just trying to make nintendo look bad because they have some sort of blind hatred for nintendo which is stupid because nintendo has screwed over gamers financially far less than pc, playstation, and xbox. Morons...

    Glad to see a console launch with a must have game. Nintendo hasn't done this since the N64 with Super mario 64. Glad to see it at 98% from the critic reviews. Games like Witcher 3, Doom, Blood born, and this don't screw the customer over with micro transactions. You wont see buying hearts for 5 dollars a piece in this game lol. More games like this need to exist and less games like over watch. I know over watch can be fun but it does so much to poop on the customer in exchange. Botw on the other hand does next to nothing to mess with the customer financially and offers a experience you wont get anywhere... Especially not in a generic online shooter.    … Expand
  44. Osodrak64
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    I already finished the game and all I can say is: BEST GAME EVER!! Nintendo really worked hard and put so much effort on making this game just like it is, I'm truly in love with it and after 15 years of gaming this is definitely the best game I've ever played. It deserves being played by all gamers and I'm so lucky to be able to have this game in my hands and I will embrace it forever!I already finished the game and all I can say is: BEST GAME EVER!! Nintendo really worked hard and put so much effort on making this game just like it is, I'm truly in love with it and after 15 years of gaming this is definitely the best game I've ever played. It deserves being played by all gamers and I'm so lucky to be able to have this game in my hands and I will embrace it forever! This isn't a regular game, this is ART! "If you can see it, you can get it." I can't remember who said that but It is true, the way you can do whatever you want and interact with so many things in so many different ways fill up the gigant world that you live in. The story is amazing, the gameplay even better and the most important thing to me: It's very fun and entertaining. I recommend Breath of the Wild for all players across the world and I hope that Nintendo will make a lot of money with it because they deserve it, believe me, they really deserve everything! Love you Nintendo, love you all and thanks for everything you guys made for me. Keep the amazing work and love for everyone, peace!… Expand
  45. MikaelGray
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This is The Legend Of Zelda, Nintendo did it again.
    Can't really say anything that hasn't been said already, other than the frame rate issues at some points the game is a masterpiece.
  46. Marcos8710
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Nintendo has done it again, the best game ever is enough to show that Nintendo has control over their LIPs and the consoles they create is what they need to bring us these awesome experiences.
  47. Jonas77
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    I think it is clear that Nintendo clerly have looked at Skyrim for its inspiration for this new massive Zelda game. But I prefer Zelda Breath of the Wild to Skyrim for the Zelda world, to me, seems much more alive. Well done Nintendo!
  48. mateusnds
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This is without a doubt the best game I've ever played!
    Completely original and the graph is unbelievably beautiful.

    This is undoubtedly the best work ever done by Nintendo so far.

    Congratulations Switch.
  49. DiamondJoyride
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Don't listen to a single thing that the Sony/Microsoft fanboys are spewing out. This game is a masterpiece.

    The graphics are beautiful, the game feels great to play, and the absolute best part is that you have absolutely no limits as to how you want to play this game. I think this is the only game I've ever played that actually deserves a 10. Go play this game now. Easily the best    Don't listen to a single thing that the Sony/Microsoft fanboys are spewing out. This game is a masterpiece.

    The graphics are beautiful, the game feels great to play, and the absolute best part is that you have absolutely no limits as to how you want to play this game. I think this is the only game I've ever played that actually deserves a 10.

    Go play this game now. Easily the best game of all time, and GOTY.    … Expand
  50. Oluasc
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Amazing gameplay.
    Amazing mechanics.
    Amazing art.
    One of the best zeldas of all time.
    One of the best rpg of all time.
    Superb game in general.

    Why sony boys negative the game? Jesus...
  51. FranTX
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    98 de la prensa con miles de maletines de sony, no hay mas que decir hasta ellos se han rendido ante este Zelda y ya veo toda esa gente ardida ¿que les cuesta aceptar la obra maestra que es?
  52. Darksiusx
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Sinceramente una gran obra de arte, una obra maestra que no se encuentra practicamente ya en estos tiempos lamentablemente esto genera odio de personas que no pueden evitar la envidia .Una obra maestra, un juego que tienes muchas cosas novedosas que aportar al mundo de los juegos, llevo 6 horas jugando y que puedo decir una obra maestra, definitivamente sera nominado a GOTY 2017 y no meSinceramente una gran obra de arte, una obra maestra que no se encuentra practicamente ya en estos tiempos lamentablemente esto genera odio de personas que no pueden evitar la envidia .Una obra maestra, un juego que tienes muchas cosas novedosas que aportar al mundo de los juegos, llevo 6 horas jugando y que puedo decir una obra maestra, definitivamente sera nominado a GOTY 2017 y no me extrañaría que lo ganara, este juego debes jugarlo una vez en tu vida como mínimo.… Expand
  53. whyamihere44
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Everyone who is giving this game a Zero are fanboys who literally made an account yesterday or today just to give it a bad user review. Do you guys have something better to do than talking crap about a game or are you guys that disappointing. I may one review under my name and it a average review for Horizon Zero Dawn but I didn't write that review as fanboy of Nintendo or Microsoft. IEveryone who is giving this game a Zero are fanboys who literally made an account yesterday or today just to give it a bad user review. Do you guys have something better to do than talking crap about a game or are you guys that disappointing. I may one review under my name and it a average review for Horizon Zero Dawn but I didn't write that review as fanboy of Nintendo or Microsoft. I wrote it as a gamer who has been playing games for the last 15 years. I think this game is worthy of a ten because it gives me the freedom to let me do whatever I want to do in the first hour or two and that freedom lets me try many different things. Yes the game is not the best looking game out there and there is the frame rate drop every once in a while but everything else the game does makes me not worry about those and just lets me enjoy the freedom it gets me.… Expand
  54. canicas
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Literally the absolute best video game in existence. Takes everything I love about video games into one game. Feels like a new traditional Zelda game for the history books.
  55. Nanda_Eng
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild is not only a great game, but one of the best games of all time. The title is a rare technical and artistic achievement. Just as Ocarina of Time has redefined video games forever, it seems logical that Breath of the Wild also serves as a new quality paradigm for RPG. Precise controls, beautiful soundtrack and a strong and exciting story set the toneThe Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild is not only a great game, but one of the best games of all time. The title is a rare technical and artistic achievement. Just as Ocarina of Time has redefined video games forever, it seems logical that Breath of the Wild also serves as a new quality paradigm for RPG. Precise controls, beautiful soundtrack and a strong and exciting story set the tone for this unforgettable journey.… Expand
  56. Megumin
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    So many trolls giving this game a bad rating without even playing it. People claiming they beat the game an hour after it came out and saying they put 20 hours into it (lol) game is 10/10 buy it
  57. yangerman454
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos que he podido jugar y sinceramente no tiene que envidiarle a nadie, totalmente sorprendente y merecido 10/10 que tiene en otras reviews...como siempre Nintendo logra sorprendernos haciendo excelentes juegos con sus IPs logrando darle un valor único.
    GOTY
  58. MyGoodMustache
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Zelda Breath of the Wild is a real good game with lots of things to do.
    Personally I've spent all my time so far role playing that I was taking a bath in the tub you wake up in at the beginning. I'm getting so freaking clean, but every time I get out I step in some dirt and have to take another bath.
  59. Dadrik
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    While this game will be divisive among fans of the franchise, there's no doubt that it's a masterpiece.
    First, the freedom is almost total, you're free to go everywhere you want to go, minus some specific places. You see a ledge ? A wall ? You can climb it. No barrier.
    While the story and musics are kinda standing back compared to the previous entries, they're still good, and the focus    While this game will be divisive among fans of the franchise, there's no doubt that it's a masterpiece.
    First, the freedom is almost total, you're free to go everywhere you want to go, minus some specific places. You see a ledge ? A wall ? You can climb it. No barrier.
    While the story and musics are kinda standing back compared to the previous entries, they're still good, and the focus on exploration is absolutely fantastic. This is the ultimate adventure game.

    There are some performance issues, and the bestiary is rather lacking, but these are really minor flaws, compared to what the game offers.

    Yes, TLoZ has changed with Breath of the Wild. But Nintendo took a worthy risk and delivered one of the best games of the past 10 years. Truely a new standard.

    If you were on the fence, I really recommend it.    … Expand
  60. Juicetin
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Personally I've always struggled to be gripped by the Zelda games (despite their massive success). However Breath of the Wild has managed to grip me within the first few hours of gameplay. The controls are very quick to learn, the graphics are stunning and having the game on the Switch just makes things so convenient. I see this game setting an example for future developers on how an RPGPersonally I've always struggled to be gripped by the Zelda games (despite their massive success). However Breath of the Wild has managed to grip me within the first few hours of gameplay. The controls are very quick to learn, the graphics are stunning and having the game on the Switch just makes things so convenient. I see this game setting an example for future developers on how an RPG should be done! 10/10, wood bang.… Expand
  61. felipe_ebf
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Hey Nintendo haters, and fanboys of PS, you can put how many 0/10 you want in the review, but your review will not change the fact that this game, The Legend Of Zelda Breath Of The Wild is one of the best games ever created. I Know it is painful to accept that this game is better than anything that you favorite developer of games ever created or will create someday, but this is it, BreathHey Nintendo haters, and fanboys of PS, you can put how many 0/10 you want in the review, but your review will not change the fact that this game, The Legend Of Zelda Breath Of The Wild is one of the best games ever created. I Know it is painful to accept that this game is better than anything that you favorite developer of games ever created or will create someday, but this is it, Breath Of The Wild is better than The Witcher 3, Horizon Zero Dawn, The Last Guardian, Uncharted 4 or any other uncharted, the last of us, and is more sad that the last of us 2, red dead redemption 2, god of war will not be better than this games.

    When Nintendo decide to make a masterpiece, they simply does, and this games is only one more masterpiece of Nintendo. The best game ever created is The Legend of Zelda Ocarina Of Time with 99/100, and now The Legend Of Zelda Breath of The Wild is the second one, cry more, your tears is salty and delicious.

    Put more negative review on the user reviews, maybe the universe will be in equilibrium again.

    MASTERPIECE, one of the best games ever created, probably will be GOTY 2017 and will be the best game of this generetion, just like MARIO GALAXY WAS THE BEST GAME OF THE LAST GENERATION.

    10/10.    … Expand
  62. GamerJosh0137
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Wow, just wow. I don't have the words honestly. I have not owned a Nintendo console since the Gamecube. Not out of specific dislikes for Nintendo but at the time I never could justify spending money on multiple consoles and PlayStation was more in line with what I love to play. That being said I am now able to afford more than one console and the Switch was the perfect buy, because itWow, just wow. I don't have the words honestly. I have not owned a Nintendo console since the Gamecube. Not out of specific dislikes for Nintendo but at the time I never could justify spending money on multiple consoles and PlayStation was more in line with what I love to play. That being said I am now able to afford more than one console and the Switch was the perfect buy, because it allows me to play Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It is insanely good, and a perfect game to start after finishing Horizon Zero Dawn. Zelda is gorgeous and quite frankly proves that more powerful hardware doesn't equal better games. Combat is fluid and super fun. The damaged weapon mechanic forces you to "Switch" up (see what I did there? ha!) gameplay style and manages to keep it relatively fresh. Zelda is also a LOT harder than I expected. Not so much on the level of Dark Souls or anything but enough to take me by surprise. I honestly cannot think of one thing I really don't like about Zelda. I was really worried because I was basically buying the Switch to play Zelda and ALMOST bought the Wii U instead due to it being much cheaper, but after using the Switch I'm super excited for what will come, and if there are several games HALF as good as Zelda I will be super happy.… Expand
  63. wiipetsto
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    It’s taken 18 years, but Nintendo has done it again: this is the adventure game to beat.
    A titanic open world full of life and things to do, a robust combat system and the best story ever.
    IGN 10/10 Finally the right amount of Water.
  64. jeanmassumi
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos que já joguei na vida.

    Tanto a ambientação, com uma variação de musicas classicas dando para calma para o ambiente gigantesco, quanto a quantidade de mini dungeons encontradas com sua varidade de armas e itens.

    É um jogo para você jogar e curtir com calma, explorando cada canto do mapa procurando por segredos.

    GOTY
  65. Leoalwes
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Perfeito descreve esse jogo. Open world perfeito, sem lugares mortos. História maravilhosa, roteiro bem construído, elementos diversos, grande quantidade de itens, armas, trajes e outros, sistema de batalha sensacional. Design equilibrado e gostoso de ver!
  66. mkfreddddi
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Breath of the Wild is a gaming master piece, whether youre a Legend of Zelda fan or of just open world. It doesnt everything right. Crafting, cooking, exploring, challenging fights, wide weapon and clothing variety, etc. Youll find yourself immersed in a huge world with lots to do
  67. motherBOARD
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Remember me the good time of OOT, An amazing game and a big step in for the zelda license in the next gen and in her history. it can be the GOTY. Haters gonna hate
  68. mendietta
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Best zelda game I have played, thoroughly enjoying this game with no chance of stopping anytime soon.
    People have criticised zelda games in the past for being very predictable and formulaic, however this is no longer the case with BotW.
    Cannot stress how good this game is!
  69. mikeywikey
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Lol figures there be a **** of butthurt salty **** bashing the game when they haven't played the game. Kill yourselves before making a review. I hope this site dies in a fire. Lololol
  70. Hylian_Hero
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    As I get older, I find that I am more critical of video games. It takes a lot to impress me nowadays, but this game delivers. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is absolutely amazing. The attention to detail is impressive and the open world is a breath of fresh air to the series. I haven't been able to put this game down since I started playing. While I am only a few hours into theAs I get older, I find that I am more critical of video games. It takes a lot to impress me nowadays, but this game delivers. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is absolutely amazing. The attention to detail is impressive and the open world is a breath of fresh air to the series. I haven't been able to put this game down since I started playing. While I am only a few hours into the game, it appears that I am only scratching the surface, and I can't wait to continue playing. In my opinion, this game is a must buy if you have a Wii U or Switch. Do yourself a favor and buy this game...it is something you owe yourself to experience!… Expand
  71. HipHopTastic
    Apr 24, 2017
    10
    Never had SOO much fun with a game, and a game has never immersed me and held my attention for hours upon hours on end like this one, What more can be said about this game that hasn't already been said?This could well be the best video game I have ever played. A Beautiful Masterpiece.
  72. YakusokuNoJi
    Jul 20, 2023
    8
    A stunningly beautiful game. Not the best Zelda in my opinion (Twilight Princess as that was the game that was so good it brought me back to Zelda and made me buy BotW in the first place) but definitely one of the best. It is atmospheric and charming and even the combat is exciting. Just running around and exploring the world is entertaining and that was the intent, of course. If it wouldA stunningly beautiful game. Not the best Zelda in my opinion (Twilight Princess as that was the game that was so good it brought me back to Zelda and made me buy BotW in the first place) but definitely one of the best. It is atmospheric and charming and even the combat is exciting. Just running around and exploring the world is entertaining and that was the intent, of course. If it would not have that much story then it would probably get a bit of a worse rating from me but the thing is that you very well have the chance too get through story, you just need to live through this game to get to know it. Basically it is a game were, in case you want to know the full story, they want you to just play the game first by exploring and then "earn the story" with it instead of just giving it the linear treatment. Of course you can also have shorter version of it by just going to the main villain as quickly as possible but that is not what should be done.
    If a game is so great that I am happy everytime I get more stamina to cilmb even higher spots just because I can, then this is a very special game. What could be said about it that I think of as a bit negative? The music is not all that present all the time. That is a bit sad for a Zelda game. It still is there but especially for the great distances that you run or ride I would have loved to hear a theme. Bonus points for the dungeon re-interpretation theme though.    … Expand
  73. Kaiten09
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    A la altura de Ocaria of Time, uno de los mejores juegos hasta el momento, muy feliz de que nintendo inicie con este juego para su nueva consola. De lo mejor de este año.
  74. CoophyPlay
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Este juego es magia pura, reconozco que las dos primeras horas no son lo mejor de la saga pero el simple hecho de haberle dado un motivo a ese mundo abierto y un sentido a cada elemento del juego hacen que este se convierta por el momento en el mejor juego de la saga y probablemente también de la historia. El único problema es que hay mucha gente que critica este juego solo por rabia oEste juego es magia pura, reconozco que las dos primeras horas no son lo mejor de la saga pero el simple hecho de haberle dado un motivo a ese mundo abierto y un sentido a cada elemento del juego hacen que este se convierta por el momento en el mejor juego de la saga y probablemente también de la historia. El único problema es que hay mucha gente que critica este juego solo por rabia o porque no han jugado lo suficiente o por ser un juego de mundo abierto ya que hay gente a la que le abruma tener tantas opciones. Personalmente si eres una persona fan de zelda/amante de los sandbox o simplemente quieres probarlo. Ya tienes una compra asegurada… Expand
  75. kjtrill
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    6 hours in and this game is really incredible. So far it seems to be the best entry in the Zelda franchise. The creativity in how you can approach playing the game is truly unsurpassed.
  76. Xineohp360
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Bought the switch today with the game. I haven't even reached the first Elder/ First Quest passed the tutorial and I love this game! Climbing the mountain for a trial is beyond fantastic!
  77. VariableSpark
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Ignore the morons that think they're funny by rating it a 0 out of spite (yeah, seems realistic that it's that bad when the metascore is 98. Super funny troll, guys! lollloollool!!!111!!11)

    This game is gorgeous, and easily one of the best games I've played in a long time. I know it's early in the year, but this is definitely a contender for GOTY.
  78. ByYuxiSs
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    The legend of zelda is a great franchise with great games that should be inspirational for new IPs in the future.

    The legend of zelda Breath of the wild is a fantastic game 10/10
  79. MetaCriticIdiot
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    It is a really good game and I really enjoyed it but I hate the fact that it's a switch exclusive.Ps4 Xbox and pc release will most likely not be out this year(if ever) :(
  80. TJR
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    The story is fantastic, the graphics are very crisp, and the soundtrack in this game is perfect. Definitely my favorite Legend of Zelda game of all time.
  81. brunoduartedc
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    I'm speechless with the game. It's huge, it's pretty, it's a masterpiece that we needed after the long wait with no Zelda games. I thought that i would miss the dark atmosphere within twilight princess and majora's mask. But after playing the game, it proved i was wrong.
    The story is fantastic, it's sad, but we feel really immersed in it.
    The battles are fantastic, mainly the ones    I'm speechless with the game. It's huge, it's pretty, it's a masterpiece that we needed after the long wait with no Zelda games. I thought that i would miss the dark atmosphere within twilight princess and majora's mask. But after playing the game, it proved i was wrong.
    The story is fantastic, it's sad, but we feel really immersed in it.
    The battles are fantastic, mainly the ones against the divine beasts. God, they are one of the best things i've done.
    And the world... wow, huge, full of things to explore and full of mysteries. I feel like i don't want to lose any side-quest ou shrine because they are fantastic.    … Expand
  82. Knawx
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    You know a game is amazing when Xbox and Playstation fanboys are so threatened they spend time out of their day to spam negative scores here on metacritic without playing the game. Good work Nintendo. You truly know how to cut to the core of these sad individuals!

    As someone who currently owns a Playstation 4, Xbox One and a good PC (and has been playing video games since the NES) I can    You know a game is amazing when Xbox and Playstation fanboys are so threatened they spend time out of their day to spam negative scores here on metacritic without playing the game. Good work Nintendo. You truly know how to cut to the core of these sad individuals!

    As someone who currently owns a Playstation 4, Xbox One and a good PC (and has been playing video games since the NES) I can easily say this is one of the greatest video games every created. Hands down.    … Expand
  83. danigabber
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Desde ocarina of time que no sentia algo asi, no es mejor ni peor, es diferente y eso es lo que lo hace una obra maestra. Junto a ocarina of time y metal gear solid el top 3 indiscutible
  84. Sully20000
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    What an incredible game, the haters are out in force, anyone who's played this game will know that anything below an 8 is just criminal. Graphics, gameplay, story just A+
  85. Frank7
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Unbelievable experience. Big Zelda fan, & this one is possibly the best. It's so big, vast & interesting with plenty of things to do, not to mention a sense of wonder which really doesn't happen to often with open World games anymore. It makes you want to explore every inch of it. Enjoying every minute of it. ^_^
  86. TheGamingCrypt
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    This game is breath taking! it seriously is a masterpiece. its so magical beautiful and emersive with a beautiful art direction! the world is huge i mean really huge! and the puzzles in the shrines are very fun and also relaxing! the story line is really well laid out and although the game is now open world and you can do things when you want in any order you wish the game just organicallyThis game is breath taking! it seriously is a masterpiece. its so magical beautiful and emersive with a beautiful art direction! the world is huge i mean really huge! and the puzzles in the shrines are very fun and also relaxing! the story line is really well laid out and although the game is now open world and you can do things when you want in any order you wish the game just organically unfolds! it really captures an old school classic feel to it like how great video games used to be but just with modern shiny graphics! it just has such a classic feel to it! its what the best video games of all time used to look and feel like just better! i am a proud owner of this game and dont want it to end its that good! illl be playing this game again and again! 10/10… Expand
  87. ThoseCravens
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    You may want to check the mixed reviews, but you can't take 95% of the negative ones seriously. This is not a BAD NEGATIVE 0 game, it IS at least an 7, no matter what you like. If this game had received a score of 92 by critics, Nintendo haters wouldn't have been so pissed of and less of them would've taken the time to review the game with a zero. But if you check at the negative 0, 1 andYou may want to check the mixed reviews, but you can't take 95% of the negative ones seriously. This is not a BAD NEGATIVE 0 game, it IS at least an 7, no matter what you like. If this game had received a score of 92 by critics, Nintendo haters wouldn't have been so pissed of and less of them would've taken the time to review the game with a zero. But if you check at the negative 0, 1 and 2 reviews, (because either they vote with a 0 or they don't vote at all) everyone of them says the same: "This game looks like PS2, my PS4Pro is much better", and you can perfectly see what else they mean with that: "Horizon Zero Dawn is 1000 times better than this, all hail Sony". **** ridiculou.

    TLDR: We live in a world where MGSV has a 93 and HorizonZD a 88, if we see that you need an average of these two games to get a 9/10, Zelda would be about a 13/10.
    Zelda IS NOT A PERFECT GAME, but keeping in mind how little you gotta do to get a 9, Zelda is indeed a 10 and deserves every single one of those scores. And **** you all Nintendo haters. I feel ashamed just for having all Playstations, seeing how **** idiots some Sony fans are.    … Expand
  88. xrnoz
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Breath of the Wild is the best game of all time because I say it is, and you know it too, can't deny it. All reviewers say it, the best reviews, it's true.
  89. Defron
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    10 hours with the switch so far. Literally hands down the best rpg game ever. And this is coming from a guy that loves both Skyrim and Witcher 3.

    You won't regret it :)
  90. PurgeJuls
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Great game with an incredible sense of discovery, wonder, and magic. I got lost in the vast and beautiful lands of Hyrule. It is an incredibly fun and beautiful game with some minor technical issues that don't detract from the overall experience.
  91. KingDrizzy101
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Very good game good game play, soundtrack, graphics and story. Well done nintendo the hype for this game for this game for many years and you kept your word and gave us a solid experience in the end
  92. MiguelFC
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    AMAZING, Most of the Negative user score are really misinformed about this game, This is truly a gem . I still playing the game everyday. This zelda is the best game of the history
  93. FabryPxL
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    un videogioco che racchiude dentro di sè molteplici significati trasformati in esperienza di gioco: l'essenza stessa dell'avventura,dell'esplorazione,della poesia,della magia e più in generale la quintessenza del concetto stesso di intendere il gaming.Capolavoro indiscutibile.
  94. Kleners
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This is my first Nintendo console since the Gamecube, I pikced it up for Zelda and Have put over 36 hours into the game. Defeated 3 Ancient Beast and completed many side quest. This game is a very large open world concept RPG. The combat is brutal, the weapon breaking system and scavenging for stuff to beat monsters with is a fresh idea and works.
    Coming from PC gaming my only issues is    This is my first Nintendo console since the Gamecube, I pikced it up for Zelda and Have put over 36 hours into the game. Defeated 3 Ancient Beast and completed many side quest. This game is a very large open world concept RPG. The combat is brutal, the weapon breaking system and scavenging for stuff to beat monsters with is a fresh idea and works.
    Coming from PC gaming my only issues is with the technical limitations of the console. Lack of anti-aliasing, Frame drops in large rendered areas, some washed out colors (fixed with monitor settings), and the max 900p graphics. I cant fault the game for console limitations. Right now 2 weeks in the price of console is worth the price.    … Expand
  95. Juanma31x
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    I can't believe there's people reviewing with 0. This is a 10 with no doubt! It has a lot of stuff to do in the open world, really easy to get used with play mode, it has a lot of details and it's a game you get the will to play, despite all the crap games that are released recently this is a really interesting game and as I said you get the will to play it.
  96. dharma
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    The long awaited installment to the Zelda franchise is one of the best game in recent memory. Nintendo has done it again, reinventing a 'typical modern' genre, this time the 'Open World' adventures popularized by Skyrim, and retooling it to suit its biggest franchise yet. The end result is a mesmerizing and immersive experience that is unparalled. This coupled with the new NintendoThe long awaited installment to the Zelda franchise is one of the best game in recent memory. Nintendo has done it again, reinventing a 'typical modern' genre, this time the 'Open World' adventures popularized by Skyrim, and retooling it to suit its biggest franchise yet. The end result is a mesmerizing and immersive experience that is unparalled. This coupled with the new Nintendo Switch allows players to literally play this game non stop, taking it everywhere you go. As an (slightly) older gamer myself, time and place is one of the few impediments to enjoy a AAA experience. You just can't sit down in front of the TV all the time. The Nintendo Switch blurs this, and Zelda is rightfully the 'killer app' that allows you to do that. Without the baggage of being a launch game for a new hardware, BOTW is simply stunning in its ability to create a truly continuous and interactive world. Every surface, every mountain can be climbed. Did you see those scenery way beyond the horizon? Yup, you can go there to. Do you want to kill the threatening Guardian, a mini boss, with just a shovel or even with a chicken? Yes, you can do that as well. It's this free form gameplay that spawns hundreds of Youtube videos. When the end credit rolls, you'll discover that there are many things to do and collect, that you will literally keep on playing. It's clearly a testament to this game and a highly recommended purchase. Nintendo..welcome back.… Expand
  97. Darkresurrect
    Mar 18, 2017
    10
    This game is an instant classic. What's not to like about this game? Well on the switch only 3 hours on the go is the only downside and it's not entirely the fault on the game mostly is the fault of the hardware lol. I almost lost myself in about nearly 35 hours (have 13 hearts, 3 of the 4 beasts beated, the master sword, etc) this game has a few frame drops and some minor weird texturedThis game is an instant classic. What's not to like about this game? Well on the switch only 3 hours on the go is the only downside and it's not entirely the fault on the game mostly is the fault of the hardware lol. I almost lost myself in about nearly 35 hours (have 13 hearts, 3 of the 4 beasts beated, the master sword, etc) this game has a few frame drops and some minor weird textured walls on some shrine temples. Beside that non issue almost unnoticeable little details, the game is almost perfect. Hopefully Nintendo will address the frame drop issue on time before or on time with the first content of the expansion pass.… Expand
  98. shundog
    Apr 10, 2017
    7
    The princess has no clothes! There, I said it. A good game, but not great, and nowhere near perfect.

    Before I get into the negatives, I will mention one positive: the art. The art in this game is truly amazing. It's unique and refreshing in a time where most games strive too look as realistic possible. I had mixed feelings about it when I saw it in trailers, but after playing the    The princess has no clothes! There, I said it. A good game, but not great, and nowhere near perfect.

    Before I get into the negatives, I will mention one positive: the art. The art in this game is truly amazing. It's unique and refreshing in a time where most games strive too look as realistic possible. I had mixed feelings about it when I saw it in trailers, but after playing the game, I absolutely adore it.

    The landscapes are also impressive. They are enormous and well designed. However, I can’t help but feel that they are over-done. A lot of the world, while beautiful, feels rather empty. I think that the open world concept works very well, but the world itself could have easily been 1/2 to 1/3 of the size. There world is seriously HUGE -- it's bigger than that of most MMOs. A lot of the areas don't even have dungeons, which makes me wonder what purpose they serve.

    My biggest complaint about this game is the weapon durability system. I think it is a decent idea, but one that is poorly implemented. It’s kind of hilarious to complete a dungeon and be rewarded with a weapon that breaks after a few swings… like thanks, I guess? It makes finding epic weapons feel like crap. I also find it laughable that bows have such low durability when you already have ammo to deal with. As if ammo wasn’t tedious enough! There needs to be more unbreakable weapons and the durability on breakable weapons needs to be increased by at least 10x.

    As for the shrines, the vast majority of them are way too easy or short. Heart pieces were better.

    Dungeons are in the same boat as shrines. There are only a handful and they are extremely easy, especially when compared to the dungeons in the previous titles. They are all very short, contain few enemies, have the same aesthetic, and rely on the same gimmicky rubrics-cube-map mechanic to complete (which I did not find challenging at all). Also, the bosses are pathetic -- I beat most of them in 1 shot, some without even taking damage. Dark Souls it is not. Overall, the dungeons in this game are a HUGE letdown. The Great Deku Tree in OOT feels epic in comparison to some of them (ok, maybe a slight exaggeration, but still). They feel like an afterthought. In past Zelda games, dungeons have always been the focus with the overworld being just a means to get you from one dungeon to the next, but in this game, it is the opposite -- the overworld is the primary focus and the dungeons are just... there?

    The inventory and cooking systems are also atrocious. I could go into great detail about why they are so bad, but I’d rather not waste my time.

    So all in all, it’s enjoyable, but I don’t understand all of the 10/10s. I think most of them are fueled by nostalgia and the hardware its running on (the Switch really is a great console). It's funny that most of the 10/10 reviews will list off several negative things about the game, but still give it a 10/10. I also find the difference between the user score and crictic score to be very suspect... Ultimately, it looks like Zelda, brings back some fond memories, but at the end of the day, feels more like a cheap thrill than the real thing. It’s a good game on it's own, but it's standing on the shoulders of giants and in comparison, looks rather insignificant. Definitely the worst 3D Zelda game to date.    … Expand
  99. ricklongo
    Jun 19, 2017
    10
    It's commonplace nowadays to refer to The Legend of Zelda as formulaic, but the franchise is no stranger to sweeping change. From Ocarina of Time's 3D revolution to the touch-based DS experiments, Nintendo's flagship adventure series has tried quite a few new directions, with varying levels of success. None of those experiments, however, were as comprehensive as Breath of the Wild. AndIt's commonplace nowadays to refer to The Legend of Zelda as formulaic, but the franchise is no stranger to sweeping change. From Ocarina of Time's 3D revolution to the touch-based DS experiments, Nintendo's flagship adventure series has tried quite a few new directions, with varying levels of success. None of those experiments, however, were as comprehensive as Breath of the Wild. And none of them were ultimately as fantastic.

    This sense of newness is made clear from the beginning, in which the player gets immediately cast as a long-slumbering Link, without any sort of exposition. The character has no memory, and only wakes up from his ressurection chamber following a mysterious voice echoing in his head.

    The first moments of the game are spent exploring the Great Plateau, a location in central Hyrule that serves as an introduction to the game's main mechanics. However, after you're able to exit the Plateau thanks to your paraglider and tablet-like sheikah slate, you can go anywhere you please, including straight to the ruins of Hyrule Castle, where Calamity Ganon, the entitity who brought the world to ruin 100 years ago, waits. For a series that has become heavy on hand-holding, things are off to a great start.

    The astounding level of freedom given to the player is only possible thanks to Link's game-changing ability to climb almost any surface. Previous Zelda titles would separate areas of the game by throwing unpassable mountains between them; here, each mountain is simply a new invitation to explore. The full-fledged physics engine, meanwhile, makes traversing each area even more addictive, as things just click together in a very organic way.

    As someone who loves seamless exploration, I can get frustrated by intrusive story-heavy sections, all-too-common in releases nowadays. Breath of the Wild eschews this approach in a genius way: Link is soon able to recover several pictures in his sheikah slate, apparantly taken by Princess Zelda before the calamity. By finding the spots in those pictures, he can recover his memory piece by piece. This makes the story essentially a collectible, to be experienced according to the player's investigation skills, and one of the many reasons to thoroughly explore the world.

    The game's Hyrule is a character unto itself: a post-apocaliptic world with signs of war and destruction at every corner, but which manages to also be extremely inviting in its pastoral beauty. Scattered over 15 seamlessly-connected, sprawling regions are plenty of ruins, but also towns, stables, landmarks, quirky characters, enemy camps, and (of course) a large number of secrets to uncover. Curiosity is always rewarded, sometimes with weapons or smaller collectibles, sometimes with large boss-like enemies or shrines.

    Oh yeah, the shrines. You see, one of the longest-running Zelda traditions are its dungeons. You'd get to them (usually in linear order), solve their puzzles, collect treasure (including the special items needed to complete them), and beat the boss at the end.

    Breath of the Wild, however, completely reimagines how this works. There are 120 shrines to find, and those are like bite-sized dungeons with puzzles and treasure chests. At the end of each of them, you get a spirit orb, needed to permanently increase energy and stamina. I'm of the mind that some Zelda titles can overdo dungeons, making them interminable sections of puzzle after puzzle in which I'm unable to even save and continue from where I stopped; for that reason, this new approach was a huge breath of fresh air. It also helps that the puzzles here are modular: many of them have several possible solutions, depending on how creative you want to get.

    Of course, dungeons had an imponence that smaller shrines just can't match. This is where the actual stand-in for dungeons come into play. There are four of them, and they are probably the most epic thing I've seen in any Zelda game, ever. They have some key differences from traditional dungeons in how they work: each is one giant puzzle you need to solve progressively, and the ingenuity of their interconnected designs made me feel like an engineer at times for mastering them.

    Speaking of story, this is a series-best. The melancholy of a devastated Hyrule can make each memory you recover extremely bittersweet, as you meet the champions that were supposed to fight the calamity, each with their own particular relationship with Link, and delve into the most well-developed Princess Zelda character we've ever been graced with.

    it's weird to admit it, but Breath of the Wild single-handedly makes the entire catalogue of previous 3D Zelda games somewhat obsolete. Going back to the old approach would mean abandoning the extreme sense of freedom that pushes this game so much above everything else that's out right now. Either under the lens of the Zelda series, the open world genre, or gaming as an art form, Breath of the Wild is nothing short of a masterpiece.    … Expand
  100. AhmadAlsumain
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    It is such a tragic to see this absolute masterpiece game getting bad reviews for no reason other than being a great exclusive Nintendo game. Negative reviews are full of trolls. I don't understand why there are those people who just can't be happy for one another to have great exclusive games. Having said all of that, I thought that I really need to say this out loud because it would hurtIt is such a tragic to see this absolute masterpiece game getting bad reviews for no reason other than being a great exclusive Nintendo game. Negative reviews are full of trolls. I don't understand why there are those people who just can't be happy for one another to have great exclusive games. Having said all of that, I thought that I really need to say this out loud because it would hurt some sales for such a massive game.

    I want to say first *for me at least* this game has no similarities to other great Western RPG games other than it has a massive open world. That's it. Nothing more. This game has a *very* unique identity from great games like Skyrim and The Witcher. I played both games. I kinda liked them, but they are not the type of games that I would consider a masterpiece.

    I think The Witcher full texts and side stories, which made it very popular to other people, but I found the amount of script is just way too much. I am more interested in gameplay and puzzles. I love the sense of freedom that The Witcher gave me, but that was it to me. And I stopped within 20 hours or less.

    Now, this is a review about Zelda, not The Witcher. So let's dive into what makes Zelda such a masterpiece game.

    First, it is a fun wide open world game that brings you back to the true sense of adventurers. It is simply fun to do anything you want in any way you like... Whether you choose to walk, ride the horse, or use the glider as a mean of transportation, every single method is fun in its own way.

    Dungeons are so much fun. I looooove the the temples that are scattered all over Hyrule. They are full of smart puzzles to solve. They are not too difficult and not too easy. Just the right amount of difficult that makes the adventure enjoyable and challenging that won't bore you to death.

    I can talk about the game in much more details, but I don't want to spoil it for you. You have to experience it to yourself. Just know that the game is perfect in every possible way.
    ✔️ Perfect gameplay mechanic.
    ✔️ Perfect Open world.
    ✔️ Perfect soundtrack.

    And much, much more.

    The game will go to be one of the greatest game of all time. Needless to say, I love this game with so much passion. I played all of Zelda games, and this one is now officially my #1    … Expand
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97

Universal acclaim - based on 109 Critic Reviews

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