The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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  1. Smashley
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    I am currently about 15 hours in. I've followed some of the story points, and also just aimlessly explored the world. There are a lot of good points to this game. It really changes up the zelda formula, and in a good way in my opinion. The game is also very challenging, and this level of difficulty seems to be missing from many games as of late. As long as you follow the story points andI am currently about 15 hours in. I've followed some of the story points, and also just aimlessly explored the world. There are a lot of good points to this game. It really changes up the zelda formula, and in a good way in my opinion. The game is also very challenging, and this level of difficulty seems to be missing from many games as of late. As long as you follow the story points and don't stray too far off the intended course, enemy difficulty scales wonderfully to link's abilities, though you can just avoid them as well by staying in the mountains. There are a few problems right now, which is why I'm only giving it a 9. There are a lot of framerate issues, though not so dramatic that I could not continue playing normally, when playing in docked mode. I've noticed hardly any in handheld mode, and I believe they may fix in a future update, so I am not too concerned about it. Other than that the world is definitely not empty, and is a very solid open world game and a very solid zelda game. I would play it all day if I was able.… Expand
  2. blackphoenix60
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This is a great game. The gameplay itself is quite great.

    The only thing that should be improved is strictly QoL that really don't detract from how great the game is. Weapons break fairly easily and there are too few slots for weapons/shields/bows.

    It would also be nice if the frames were a bit steadier, although the rare frame drops aren't too bad, it's worth noting.
  3. spongeswift
    Mar 14, 2017
    9
    After getting off the hype train I have found out this game nearly exceeds my expectations! It is not a perfect game it has bad frame rate issues and some in game flaws but overall it's an amazing launch title that will have an amazing replay value! Getting around can be hard and slow and the glider plus a horse sometimes helps but not enough for a new player to stay motivated.
    Should    After getting off the hype train I have found out this game nearly exceeds my expectations! It is not a perfect game it has bad frame rate issues and some in game flaws but overall it's an amazing launch title that will have an amazing replay value! Getting around can be hard and slow and the glider plus a horse sometimes helps but not enough for a new player to stay motivated.
    Should you buy: Maybe If you've never played a Zelda game then you should really do more research before purchasing. But if you are a regular to Zelda games then it's a must buy!    … Expand
  4. HylianHero98
    Mar 18, 2017
    10
    The game is nearly flawless. The story is good, not great but in the end that ended up not bothering me as much because of the amazing game play. 75 hours in and only a 30% completion rate! Highly recommend this game
  5. Spidor
    Aug 21, 2018
    6
    Big in the worst kind of way, BotW is a fun but hollow experience that lacks the guiding hand of excellent Zelda area design, replaced instead with what feels like a procedurally generated wilderness. Shrines and "dungeons" are largely more tedious than fun, insane rate of equipment breakage which requires pointless and boring inventory management, and generally a total lack of worthwhileBig in the worst kind of way, BotW is a fun but hollow experience that lacks the guiding hand of excellent Zelda area design, replaced instead with what feels like a procedurally generated wilderness. Shrines and "dungeons" are largely more tedious than fun, insane rate of equipment breakage which requires pointless and boring inventory management, and generally a total lack of worthwhile things to do makes this a Zelda game with as many missteps as any truly great or ambitious ideas. It's quite easy to recommend as a Switch experience, but overall - it's not a very good Zelda experience, and that truly sucks.… Expand
  6. Fredinator2011
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    The game we waited 3 years for was finally released. Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was worth every second of that 3 year wait. Every single Zelda game came together and made this masterpiece.

    BOTW is an over world game that gives the best depiction of Hyrule. You can walk anywhere and glide from any platform you see. The Great Plateau is the starting area which is massive. You can    The game we waited 3 years for was finally released. Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was worth every second of that 3 year wait. Every single Zelda game came together and made this masterpiece.

    BOTW is an over world game that gives the best depiction of Hyrule. You can walk anywhere and glide from any platform you see. The Great Plateau is the starting area which is massive. You can go around and kill things and get weapons.

    After you exit the Great Plateau, you enter the massive world of Hyrule.

    The end goal is to defeat Calamity Ganon who resides in Hyrule Castle. You can take him on right away or you can adventure through Hyrule to get better gear.

    There are 5 Main dungeons in the game. Divine Beast Ruta, Divine Beast Rudania, Divine Beast Medoh, Divine Beast Naboris, and Hyrule Castle. The dungeons are very creative and fun to go through.

    While there are only 5 dungeons there are actually 120 Shrines. Shrines are mini dungeons that reward you with a Spirit Orb. You can trade in 4 Spirit Orbs for a Heart Container or a Stamina Booster.

    My favorite concept in the game is cooking. You can cook certain ingredients to make food that can boost stamina, make you faster, etc. Some even increase your hearts.

    The combat is very good and the game is very moderate with difficulty. No hand holding or anything.

    Breath of the Wild shows you how to play by continuing on in the game. It is the greatest Zelda game and possibly one of the greatest games ever made. This is my new favorite game of all time.

    10/10    … Expand
  7. Alexthelemon
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    This game is what happens when CD Projekt RED and Nintendo have a kid who works at Bethesda. This game will make you relive the first time you picked up Ocarina of Time as a child and almost wet yourself at the invitations at the time.
  8. pjtaylor2011
    Mar 20, 2017
    9
    ...I´ve never played a Zelda game before. I´ve been gaming for 38 years now, but the wii was my first nintendo console, so Zelda was never something I even looked at. So I didn´t know what to expect, but was impressed enough by the reviews to grab myself a switch and a copy of Botw. It took a long while to get into, the game tells you initially what you must do, but not how. So used to...I´ve never played a Zelda game before. I´ve been gaming for 38 years now, but the wii was my first nintendo console, so Zelda was never something I even looked at. So I didn´t know what to expect, but was impressed enough by the reviews to grab myself a switch and a copy of Botw. It took a long while to get into, the game tells you initially what you must do, but not how. So used to being told where to go with icons, scattered about maps telling you what is there, Zelda at first felt a little daunting. It tells you that you can discover recipies, but doesn´t tell you what they are, just a Very limited supply of ingredients for you to experiment with. I must confess that i did cheat and looked up a recipe for keeping warm and that enabled me to finish the first area. Once that has been done the world is then open for you and things speed up a hell of alot. I´m still not very far into the game, but am now loving it. I´ve scored it a 9, because I think if you dont score it something, it would score the game 0. I think this could well end up being a 10/10, its certainly drawn me in. I understand some of the low scores, at the start of the game there is a frustrating lack of direction given to the player and until you dare (know how to) venture into a inhospitable area of the map there seems to be little going on. This game is going to reward those with patience, gamers who are willing to invest their time and thinking into the game. Zelda has a new fan.… Expand
  9. invertedzero
    Mar 20, 2017
    9
    This game is one of the most frustrating 9/10 to 10/10 games I have ever played. Where it excels, it's an example to gaming, it feels like how we imagined 'next-gen' gaming should be. It brings great elements of exploration and survival to the franchise. However, I happen to agree with many of the mixed and negative review criticisms that other users have put down - lack of BGM, lop-sidedThis game is one of the most frustrating 9/10 to 10/10 games I have ever played. Where it excels, it's an example to gaming, it feels like how we imagined 'next-gen' gaming should be. It brings great elements of exploration and survival to the franchise. However, I happen to agree with many of the mixed and negative review criticisms that other users have put down - lack of BGM, lop-sided structure, lack of progression outside of stat and survival bonuses to make exploration meaningful, repetitive bestiary where it matters, not a high enough ratio of interactivity and story to the size of the open world, many secrets just amount to collectathons, combat even with different weapon types is more shallow mechanically than some past 3D Zeldas despite the great panic instilled against some more powerful enemies that can wipe clean all your hearts, lack of cohesive dungeons and puzzles, lack of caves, truthfully, as much as it teaches its past iterations and other games how to evolve, it could also learn from them and take a bit more from the Metroidvania formula with regards to large world exploration. If it did, it would make the world feel even more gigantic and less-barren. The towns are a bit formulaic and many NPCs generic. The game is far too free and nonrestrictive, in that there's not a lot to collect or find that will actually help you to explore or reach inaccessible areas, because there virtually are none. Most of the key items are gained from the start of the game, and it make the exploration feel like it's lacking progression, a bit pointless outside of the point of the joy of exploration and stat upgrades in their selves. There isn't quite as much to see as you'd hope in many areas. There is not enough opportunity to use the Sheikah slate powers in the game's world. You just get token metal crates sparsely scattered to use magnesis on, and most of the world isn't susceptible to stasis.
    I can't help but think a few staples or new (non-necessary) additions at least somewhere further into the game could have been useful to help navigate the world and make it less repetitive while doing so. It would be a revelation for example if at some point through the game you could obtain iron boots and swimming equipment to go underwater, then you think of all the places you've been past that had water. There were many places in OoT that reacted to new items you got - for example the ocarina songs generating faries, or bombs creating holes. Wouldn't it have been like a whole other dimension if halfway through the game you obtained an item that granted you the ability to talk to or transform into animals, or something else to change and interact with weather? Even obtaining round/square bombs could have been seperated so that perhaps you could revisit areas where you needed to roll a bomb down a crack that you couldn't with a square bomb. It all sadly limits the potential of the exploration and discovery. All this still doesn't take away from what they've achieved, and what they have achieved is obvious to most who play it and from the other positive reviews, it does however create a frustrating dent that doesn't allow me to award it a 10. I agree with many points made in the negative reviews, but it doesn't stop it from being a top-quality game that's far better than most out there today. In the next iteration i'd like to see more refined combat, greater purpose of exploration through taking a bit more from metroidvania and past zeldas, and more enclosed areas, pathways, caves, to give some variety to the exploration, more world interaction and a few more interesting NPCs and story    … Expand
  10. Kvk
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    Un grandísimo juego de aventura en tercera persona. No es un videojuego que destaque por sus gráficos, pero aporta muchas horas de diversión, exploración, acción, mazmorras... Es una demostración de como se debe hacer un mundo abierto en condiciones. Si te gustan los juegos The legend of zelda, es una compra obligada. Si te gustan las aventuras y los videojuegos, también
  11. Rekiotsu
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Amazing game. Beautiful and exciting open world full of things you want to explore and discover, no matter on which console you are playing on. If you have the brand new Switch, or Wii U, this game is must have.
  12. muckle
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    To say this game is vast is an understatement. The world, story, gameplay, the mechanics - all the elements weave together beautifully to create an amazing experience you have to discover to understand.
  13. shadowloo
    May 26, 2018
    6
    I really wanted to like BotW, but I just can't. I love the Zelda series and I've defended everyone of the main titles, including skyward sword, but I can't defend this. BotW is a generic sandbox game with a Zelda skin. Don't get me wrong, I love the art design and the world is gorgeous but it's empty and devoid of things to do. Beyond the main quest and shrines, there's nothing else. GoneI really wanted to like BotW, but I just can't. I love the Zelda series and I've defended everyone of the main titles, including skyward sword, but I can't defend this. BotW is a generic sandbox game with a Zelda skin. Don't get me wrong, I love the art design and the world is gorgeous but it's empty and devoid of things to do. Beyond the main quest and shrines, there's nothing else. Gone are the fun minigames, sidequests to get hearthpieces or the beautifully designed thematic dungeons. Exploration is stinted by the horrible stamina systems, the inane weathersystem, the terrible weaponbreaking system and the halfassed combat system. I'm surprised no one has called it No Man's Zelda yet. I know that I'm pissing in the wind by hoping the next Zelda will go back to be more like traditional Zelda games, as Nintendo has already announced this is going to be the template going forward but I hope they at least fix a lot of these grievances (add proper dungeons, remove the weapon breaking and stamina system, add fun sidequests).… Expand
  14. SimonD00
    May 23, 2017
    10
    This is not a perfect game, not even close but I don't think that's what a 10/10 represents, rather I think the 10/10 shows how much I enjoyed the experienced and even though this is not the most graphically impressive game ever made and yes sometimes there were some frame drops, but it never once hindered my experience with the game. The exploration in this game is unrivaled, you canThis is not a perfect game, not even close but I don't think that's what a 10/10 represents, rather I think the 10/10 shows how much I enjoyed the experienced and even though this is not the most graphically impressive game ever made and yes sometimes there were some frame drops, but it never once hindered my experience with the game. The exploration in this game is unrivaled, you can spend hours upon hours just walking around in the world and your always rewarded by your time. Combat is surprisingly deep and fun only beaten by the dark souls combat but nothing even comes close to dark souls so that's no criticism. I've heard that some people have called this game empty and I don't know which game they've been playing but this game is far from it, rather I feel like this game nearly has too much too do, if that's even possible, because it's hard to get to the main quest when your constantly occupied by some side activity. With only 4, this game has the least amount of dungeons in the series and you would think that that would be a disadvantage but first and for most the 4 you get are all amazing and will take some time to figure out and secondly with 120 shrines that work kind of like mini dungeons the void that could have been made by the small amount of dungeons is filled. The last thing I want to talk about in this review is the story. This is another section of the game that has received a lot of criticism, and yes the story loses some of the focus since your allowed to go everywhere you want so it's hard to feed you a constant stream of story, but the story that is here is all amazing and probably better than any other Zelda game before. The most impressive thing to me is how the character of Zelda is built. She is given an actual personality I'm not going to spoil anything here but I promise you, you will get the feels for this character. To conclude, this is an amazing game with an unrivaled sense of wonder and adventure. The game isn't without its flaws but it never hinders the experience, everyone is in-titled to their own opinion and it's OK if you didn't enjoy the game like I did but in my book this is a 10/10.… Expand
  15. Greering
    Mar 8, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is truly fantastic and rekindled a sense of awe, and adventure in me I haven't had in years! That said, I will not shower it with glowing praise, and instead point out the things that dragged the game down from being perfect for me, in the hopes it can be made to achieve its true potential if these issues get addressed in some way.

    First of all, although I appreciate the weapon durability mechanic, I think that it is a little too harsh in some cases, mid to high level weapons in particular ought to have longer usability than they currently do.

    Second, I feel that the final phase of the Calamity Ganon boss fight was lackluster. I know it was meant to be somewhat cinematic, but at the same time, coming out of the first phase there really should have either been a third, or the second made more involved.

    Third, is a big one for me, but I feel that overall enemy variety, and lack of visually distinct dungeons hurts the game somewhat, due to the repetitiveness of the shrines. Even the Divine Beasts, are small levels compared to dungeons in previous entries.

    Fourth is the lopsided attention the major races received. It's very clear to those that play, that the Rito and Goron races had the last amount of content and overall effort put into their storylines and characters.

    Fifth is very big for me, and I hope it can be remedied in some way either through DLC, or tie-in media like comics/short movie/cartoons, etc. The four Champions were paraded around and teased quite a lot before release, but in the end despite being apparently important characters, they each receive less than around 5 minutes of total screentime in the game to develop. This is very disappointing given their great designs and concept. You don't really get enough material to truly feel for them, or get to know their full relationship with Link and Zelda. Revali for example, seemed like he could be an interesting rival type character for Link, but the lack of screentime makes him just come off as kind of a jerk, and way too similar to Star Fox's Falco, rather than entirely his own character.    … Expand
  16. codizzle009
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    Just Wow! I'm like 15-20hrs into this game and I feel like I barely just started, the world is that huge. I can't get enough of this game and it's kind of taking over my life!
  17. Peixin86
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    Un juego imprescindible al que todo el mundo debería de jugar y que por lo que veo los haters de nintendo intentan boicotear.

    Mecanicas increibles (sobre todo la interacción con los elementos) Muy buena banda sonora El mejor sistema de combate visto hasta la fecha en un Zelda Una historia sobresaliente Un mundo abierto que por fín es abierto de verdad ya que no existen limites En    Un juego imprescindible al que todo el mundo debería de jugar y que por lo que veo los haters de nintendo intentan boicotear.

    Mecanicas increibles (sobre todo la interacción con los elementos)
    Muy buena banda sonora
    El mejor sistema de combate visto hasta la fecha en un Zelda
    Una historia sobresaliente
    Un mundo abierto que por fín es abierto de verdad ya que no existen limites

    En definitiva un mundo que no te cansarás de explorar y que ofrece posibilidades ilimitadas ya que nunca hay una sola opción con la que superar un reto si no que cada uno afrontará su aventura de forma diferente.

    Toda una Obra Maestra.    … Expand
  18. avikm12301
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    epixxxx ya boi knows, dis gem is de best game of the 2010's by my opinion its graphical style is bold and looks great the soundtrack is epic and has some of the best video game songs of all time (of course its my opinion so don't rage haters)
  19. krysinello
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Never has an open world game felt so alive and interesting to explore, yet Nintendo have done it. Breath of the Wild is spectacular, with each part of the world filled with interesting secrets to mechanics. The world might seem barren at first, but the game not only invites exploration, but also attention, as a simple rock, and formation might hold a secret, to the environment itself becoming puzzles, either for combat or unlocking Shrines, to it being a korok seed puzzles. The environment itself becomes apart of the game play and not just a platform from travelling from place to place.

    Almost everything in the game can be used for a purpose, trees, grass, mountains, wild life, and you are able to effectively utilize almost everything to your advantage, set fire to grass, to create an updraft then bombard an enemy encampment with bomb arrows, use rocks to hide, and attempt to sneak up on enemies etc. The amount of freedom is unparalleled in this title for what you can do.

    Everything is driven dynamically, weather, including wind, thunder storms rain etc, the weather can play an important part. During a thunder storm, carrying anything metal will probably get you struck by lightning, but this can apply to enemies as well... tough to beat enemy in a thunder storm? Drop a metal weapon, trick it into picking it up, and wait for him to get fried. This game is versatility at it's best, and promotes discovery, quick thinking and figuring out methods, that can be outside of the norm depending on the situation you find yourself in.

    The game starts out with very little hand holding at all, the Great Plateau is the opening area, there you get a little guidance on what to do, from there, after you get the para-glider it's completely open. You can complete the objective set out before you, with some small guidance, or you can go out, explore, unlock area maps, complete Shrines, and find the little environmental puzzles integrated to the environment. You unlock most of your abilities early within the game, which gives you the freedom to explore.

    The game is quite challenging, early on, it follows what you might call the standard difficulty of a Zelda title, enemies only doing a fraction of your health damage, particular the red bokoblin's, so frequent at the start, however, this soon changes, as the game starts to increase the frequency and spawns of more difficult enemies the more you end up defeating. The next hardest line of Bokoblin's, the blue ones can almost one shot you, and sometimes can early enough in the game. Basically you're going to die if you just charge in, and as such, need to effectively find ways to deal with large groups of enemies. This is where utilizing the environment, stealth and objects surrounding are required.

    Weapons themselves have a set durability. Early on, the durability of items will be limited, often breaking, requiring you to hunt other weapons, or defeat enemies to obtain new ones. Later on, you will get access to longer lasting items. This keeps up the games dynamic, switching weapons not only for situation, but also for the style of situation you find yourself in.

    The story of the game itself, is rather simple, but is told in an effective way, but even the majority of the story content is optional, you are free if you wish, to go straight to the final boss, and attempt to defeat him, although you will probably fail. The main plot basically relates to you as Link, being asleep and recovering for 100 years, with no memories, going out with the simple goal of freeing the 4 divine beasts, recovering your memories, and defeating calamity Ganon. The 120 shrines included main purposes are for teaching you mechanics, loot, and receiving spirit orbs, which 4 can be exchange by praying to receive an additional heart container, or more stamina. How you upgrade your stats is completely up to you, you can go all Stamina, which means you can run longer, climb longer, swim for longer, or on heart containers, which means you might actually be able to survive a hit. Some enemies can hit you for a whopping 14 hearts, getting one shot killed is common, and even later with more heart containers, getting 2 shot killed is common.

    The main dungeons in the game, break the Zelda convention, the 4 divine beasts are these dungeons, and are one giant puzzle, expanded upon on the Shrine mechanics. Conquering these give you powerful abilities that can be used in battle, but also make the final boss encounter considerably easier.

    There are a few flaws however, the frame rate does have some issues in a few areas, these are minimal and hardly retract from the experience, 99% of the time, it will hold up to the 30 fps goal. Since it does use a double buffer vsync solution however, if it does dip below 30fps, it will result in it dropping to the next lowest denominator, being 20fps, but these are very infrequent.

    Overall, Breath of the Wild is brilliant, a near master piece.    … Expand
  20. Wizelf402
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    This is most likely my favorite game of all time. I have been a fan of Zelda ever since I first played it, and this raises it to an entirely new level of amazing. It's an incredible open world experience. The story is great, the combat feels fluid, and the world never feels empty. Nintendo has sidestepped all of the flaws that open world games usually have and created a true masterpiece.This is most likely my favorite game of all time. I have been a fan of Zelda ever since I first played it, and this raises it to an entirely new level of amazing. It's an incredible open world experience. The story is great, the combat feels fluid, and the world never feels empty. Nintendo has sidestepped all of the flaws that open world games usually have and created a true masterpiece. This is my vote for Game of The Year and anyone who gives this game a mixed or negative review is lying to themselves.… Expand
  21. isaymoo
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    This game is great. I actually own all of the amiibo, both breath of the wild series and Zelda 30th. By far this is my favorite Zelda game ever. I guarantee that every single idiot who is not giving this game at least 8 out of 10 has never played it, and the raw amount of things you can do is amazing, nothing is too easy or too difficult, and this game is just plain good. It deserves allThis game is great. I actually own all of the amiibo, both breath of the wild series and Zelda 30th. By far this is my favorite Zelda game ever. I guarantee that every single idiot who is not giving this game at least 8 out of 10 has never played it, and the raw amount of things you can do is amazing, nothing is too easy or too difficult, and this game is just plain good. It deserves all of the praise it gets, and none of this BS backlash from people who don't want the game to have a good score.… Expand
  22. Ashonaught
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    Haven't been much of a gamer for a while, but this game has me actively finding the time to play. The sense of exploration this game gives is like no other game I have played before.
  23. ernchii
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    I have only scratched the surface of the game and already I am deeply engrossed with it. The world feels vast and exciting, the fact that you can go anywhere that looks interesting (which is almost everywhere in this game) is liberating and so, so fun. Just roaming the large forests, climbing every inch of a mountain and running frantically from enemies that are trying to kill me, thisI have only scratched the surface of the game and already I am deeply engrossed with it. The world feels vast and exciting, the fact that you can go anywhere that looks interesting (which is almost everywhere in this game) is liberating and so, so fun. Just roaming the large forests, climbing every inch of a mountain and running frantically from enemies that are trying to kill me, this game is exciting and encourages exploration and experimentation. I find myself getting distracted so many times. Even when I only need to walk a few more feet up to a shrine, a enclave in the distance distracts me, or there is something glimmering in a distant tree that beckons me to go over. It is simply amazing.

    The only flaws of this game are it's frame drops, so far only seen in areas with lots of grass, and the fact that the Sheikah Slate is hard to activate, although that is not the game's fault, rather the poor placement of the '-' on the joycon.

    In short, Breath of the Wild is fun. And that is all that matters in a game.    … Expand
  24. jimjim101
    Mar 5, 2017
    9
    A great open world game with a lot of the charm that was missing from many of the earlier titles. The main downsides are typical of open world games: you can be unsure what to do next, and it's very easy to find the hardest possible solution to a problem. There's also one very specific shortcoming: it doesn't tell you how to cook, and there's no contextual option to do so. Part of the wayA great open world game with a lot of the charm that was missing from many of the earlier titles. The main downsides are typical of open world games: you can be unsure what to do next, and it's very easy to find the hardest possible solution to a problem. There's also one very specific shortcoming: it doesn't tell you how to cook, and there's no contextual option to do so. Part of the way it wins its charm back, though, is by not telling you how to progress, so when you do something there's genuinely a feeling that you're having an adventure rather than being along for the ride.

    Skyrimming is pretty streamlined - Link specifically can climb (as well as jump!) so if you want to go up a mountain it's generally just a matter of finding a good route. The cooking brings a surprisingly down-to-earth element to the survival gameplay; it's almost a shame that there's no more complexity to it than selecting the ingredients. The world feels appropriately sized and reasonably populated.

    The general structure is a lot looser than other Zelda games, with a large number of one-or-two-room shrines replacing a small number of dungeons (this works a bit better for pacing as the puzzle-solving is in short bursts interspersed in the other gameplay). The setting is fairly standard Zelda faire, just a bit more large-scale and more actively backward-looking than usual. Graphics are fairly nice cell-shaded-ish, the music ranges from epic to disconcertingly like a bad ringtone - although the variety helps hint what's going on at the time. The gameplay gimmicks include normal open world tricks (detecting nearby things, fast travel, fancy maps) and a handful of powers/weapons acquired through a relatively traditional big-chest-like process very early in the game. All other weapons as you'd expect from Zelda games are found in random chests or pop out from defeated enemies - because they all have durability and eventually break, possibly with a couple of exceptions.

    In short: it's quite the adventure.    … Expand
  25. danderfull
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    I just want to say that the mechanics, the art department, the physics of this game are... the music!!! are amazing! The best and most interesting experience I've ever had with a video game. 10/10
  26. sebbe03
    Jun 5, 2017
    10
    The best game i´ve ever played.
    The best open-world game ever.
    Total freedom.
    There is so much to do.
    Great music.
    Can take a long time to beat.¨

    Best game ever!!
  27. Boomshackalacka
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Played this game for a few hours now so only scratched the surfice. To many butt hurt people that are bashing an AMAZING game because they are fanboys. I have come to set the record straight if you like gaming you must play this masterpiece.
  28. AshEntropy
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Absolutely adore this game. Thank you Nintendo, you've created the massive open world Zelda game I've always wanted. Stunning visuals, audio, story, gameplay.
  29. R0RR0
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Best Game I ever played, real free feel sometimes i only want to walk around the world, discover landscapes or secrets. Beautiful art work. Its true is not as powerful as other games but there is a real good job here.
  30. Petzi
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    I cant understand those "0" ratings, wtf is wrong with you guys ?
    This game is absolutely fantastic, i am not a Zelda fan but this game give me so much fun !
    I never had that fun in a game, not in Witcher 3 (i love the witcher 3 btw), not in ANY other open world.
    For all those haters: you really should try this game. It´s worth every minute.
  31. rokatier
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Absolutely stunning! Gives me the same feeling of wonder and excitement that I had for the Ocarina of Time, and the go anywhere exploration of the first Zelda game. I am constantly stunned by how fun this game is and how much there is to do, and not just that there is so much to do, but that I have a desire to do it.
  32. sushi24
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    I created an account just to write a review for Zelda:

    This game feels like I was playing a gamified mix of Studio Ghibli Miyazaki's movies Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke and Nausicaa, it recalls those feelings with music (Is this Joe Hisaishi's???) and atmospheres. Usually when I play a game I try to rush to the end, while with this one I often find myself looking at the horizon.    I created an account just to write a review for Zelda:

    This game feels like I was playing a gamified mix of Studio Ghibli Miyazaki's movies Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke and Nausicaa, it recalls those feelings with music (Is this Joe Hisaishi's???) and atmospheres. Usually when I play a game I try to rush to the end, while with this one I often find myself looking at the horizon.

    Deserves a 10 in every category, but becomes a 9 due to the dropped frames when docked, not a deal breaker. I am happy I bought the switch just to play this game, totally worth the price. I feel like I am 10 again.    … Expand
  33. Nico8912
    Mar 28, 2017
    10
    This game is fantastic, it has a great story with a slightly darker take on the tradition Zelda fare. A vast open world to explore and a fitting soundtrack to accompany that world. It takes the traditional Zelda formula and stands it on it's head by returning more to it's roots like the original on NES. Plenty to do and explore in this game and it's completely up to you how you want toThis game is fantastic, it has a great story with a slightly darker take on the tradition Zelda fare. A vast open world to explore and a fitting soundtrack to accompany that world. It takes the traditional Zelda formula and stands it on it's head by returning more to it's roots like the original on NES. Plenty to do and explore in this game and it's completely up to you how you want to tackle everything and in what order. Highly recommend this game to anyone looking for a deep and fulfilling experience.… Expand
  34. Kelkbkb
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Spectacular. If there's one word to describe this game, it's this one. I wake up every single day knowing that Breath of the Wild is waiting to give me more fantastic adventures, discovers, surprises, and essentially, infinite hours of fun. I think that, as a gamer, there's no better feeling than that.
  35. XJMedina
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My only criticism for this game is that you can't burn enough things down. For example, there are Bokoblin treehouses that you can't burn down, but other than that small thing it is an amazing game that I would recommend to anyone who already is into Zelda and to people who want to get into Zelda or just games in general.… Expand
  36. LuisG16
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Hasta el dia de hoy es el mejor juego de la Saga Legend of Zelda, su extenso mapa, sus diferentes misiones secundarias te haran pasar horas y horas de divertida atraccion, lo recomiendo a todo aquel que pueda adquirir este juego que dentro de poco sera sin lugar a dudas el juego de Culto y que dejara un legado para futuros juegos.
  37. tyler1104
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Honestly, the best Zelda title I've played in 18 years. Don't walk into this game thinking it will be Ocarina of Time of Twilight Princess; this is a complete change from the typical formula, and it's all the better for it. After multiple playthroughs, I can firmly say that this is my favorite video game I've played so far.
  38. kharri1073
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    This game really grew on me. I'm used to the traditional style of Zelda games, Wind Waker and before. I thought the world was too large and daunting. I hated my weapons and shields were constantly breaking, rupees in short supply.

    After playing for two days I realized the world isn't large enough, fast travel and the urge to see what's over the next hill adds to the adventure. Weapons    This game really grew on me. I'm used to the traditional style of Zelda games, Wind Waker and before. I thought the world was too large and daunting. I hated my weapons and shields were constantly breaking, rupees in short supply.

    After playing for two days I realized the world isn't large enough, fast travel and the urge to see what's over the next hill adds to the adventure. Weapons and shields respawn and thus, are plentiful. The sheer variety of tools is incredible.    … Expand
  39. dcbetts
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Evokes the same feeling that Ocarina of Time likely gave you many years ago. This is, enthralling, captivating and above all, brave. The rules of Zelda have been rewritten.
  40. brownie2
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Definitely one of the best games this year, also my new favorite Zelda game in the series. This game is just awesome, you have a huge world to explore and you get to do whatever you want. The graphics are really pretty to look at especially during the day in the game. The soundtrack is beautiful, sometimes I would stop and just listen to the beautiful music. The game is also hard in myDefinitely one of the best games this year, also my new favorite Zelda game in the series. This game is just awesome, you have a huge world to explore and you get to do whatever you want. The graphics are really pretty to look at especially during the day in the game. The soundtrack is beautiful, sometimes I would stop and just listen to the beautiful music. The game is also hard in my opinion, you will die a lot since enemies will be tough on you, but I'm not complaining since I love the game's difficulty. This game is a must buy for all Zelda fans. Yes..the game is very different compared to the previous titles but you will not be disappointed.… Expand
  41. hachi
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    this game is amazing and i really loved it!!! my favourite game of all times and im not a nintendo fanboy or playstation or xbox fanboy i like everything!
  42. MrBurger
    May 16, 2017
    10
    This Game is Extremely Fun And That is The Point For A Video Game It Is Also Extremely Immersive And Hard As Hell But Again Fun This Game Made Me Spend Nearly 500 Dollars And It Was Worth it now about the graphics A game's Graphical Fidelity Is Supposed To Support The Aesthetics But If they go for the hyper realistic approach After About 10-15 Years Later The Game Looks Horrible And TheThis Game is Extremely Fun And That is The Point For A Video Game It Is Also Extremely Immersive And Hard As Hell But Again Fun This Game Made Me Spend Nearly 500 Dollars And It Was Worth it now about the graphics A game's Graphical Fidelity Is Supposed To Support The Aesthetics But If they go for the hyper realistic approach After About 10-15 Years Later The Game Looks Horrible And The Games That Focus on Aesthetics and the Fidelity to Support Last Longer Say Windwaker & Gotcha Force And Breath of The Wild Delivers In Absolutely Beautiful Aesthetics Also This Game Is In The End of The Scale You Have Short Games 3-8 Average 10-15 Large 20-30 Huge 50-100 And Please Help Me I Cant Stop Playing 100-500 Only A Couple of Games Can Reach That Title Especially if Their Is A Dare To 100 Percent Complete This Game In 168 Hours And That's Fast You Take Your Time 200 Hours Will Now Be Gone It's Magic Really Now Speaking of Magic Is The Abilities i fell they did well implementing Magic And "Abilities" Because it Feels A Part of This World And Has A Feeling Like Zelda Has Always Been Like This Now One Part That People Don't Like About This Game is the Bosses Especially The Final Boss But The Final Boss Was Easy Not In A Bad Way When You Started This Game you Saw This guy and you were scared know you have Royal Clay-more In Hand With The Barbarian Armor And You Absolutely Wreck This Guy I Mean You Had More Trouble With The Lynel at The Front But When You Beat The Game You Have Seen Nothing It's After When you Do All The Cool Stuff As I Tried To Get All Shrines And It Wasn't To Difficult I always felt excited When I Thought O.K got About 2 Hours First Thing I Think of is zelda But Even After I completed every shrine every Single Day on my you tube Recommendations Another Thing To Do Would immerge And it Became To A Point I Was Looking For New Things To Do And 2 Months Later Finally Stopped Mostly Because I Didn't Have Anything To Do I Caught The Lord Of The Mountain So fast travel was never an option and while Looking At My Sweet Loot I Accidentally Hit Home And I See I Have Put More Than 500 Hours Into This Game Only Witcher 3, Red Dead Redemption, Guild Wars 2 And Skyrim Has Been Able To Do This To Me So I Believe This Is Worthy of My 10/10 Rating An- OooOooh Putting A Coocoo Down Death Mountain, nooo But Gliding Everywhere While On Paraglider nooo Beating Ganon Without Bow Of Light............................................bye folks :P… Expand
  43. Jordiasekes2
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    El mejor Zelda de la Historia, el mejor juego de la historia. Innovador en la saga, absorvente, adictivo, mágico.
    Maravilla desde lo grande hasta el mas mínimo detalle. Desprende cariño y amor hacia lo que debe ser un videojuego.
  44. sallysalzar
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Was never a huge Zelda fan before this game. Loved Wind Waker but couldn't get into the next two. This game is different. It doesn't feel like a Zelda game. It still has a great variety of puzzles and dungeons but it feels different. Different in a great way. Love the music in this game. Very subtle yet beautiful. I also love the designs of the 4 Divine Beasts. They don't really fit inWas never a huge Zelda fan before this game. Loved Wind Waker but couldn't get into the next two. This game is different. It doesn't feel like a Zelda game. It still has a great variety of puzzles and dungeons but it feels different. Different in a great way. Love the music in this game. Very subtle yet beautiful. I also love the designs of the 4 Divine Beasts. They don't really fit in with the natural world. and the contrast is so beautiful. I highly recommend this incredible game.… Expand
  45. LeoTheGamer100
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    The Legend Of Zelda breath of the wild is a great game the people that are giving it 0s are just salty about it getting Great ratings for me its incredibly that such a small system can hold and take the power that you need to play that game and for the 10 years old are saying '' OH but the switch is failing losing pixels and making a weird nose ITS **** TRASH SONY ALWAYS WINS" ok but letsThe Legend Of Zelda breath of the wild is a great game the people that are giving it 0s are just salty about it getting Great ratings for me its incredibly that such a small system can hold and take the power that you need to play that game and for the 10 years old are saying '' OH but the switch is failing losing pixels and making a weird nose ITS **** TRASH SONY ALWAYS WINS" ok but lets take a look back when the ps4 was at and may i remind you its FIRST WEEK that thing was Not working FOR **** it was making noises and it would gliche the **** out so to the 10 years again STOP GIVING A GAME THAT TOOK A LOT OF BLOOD SWEAT AND TEARS JUST SO YOU CAN SEE IT GETTING A GOT SCORE AND YOU BEING LIKE '' what the hell this game is trash i havent played it and I WILL NEVER play it im just going to give it a bad score because its getting good things" so for all the haters SHUT THE **** UP… Expand
  46. MiteyDrill
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Decided to wait 7 days in-game before I decided to write a review.

    I can positively say I haven't been able to put this game down since day 1. Every-time I get off I want to get back on and reminisce the feeling of adventure! I haven't been able to do any work for the past week, I don't know how long this will last but currently there is still too much to do and too much to see. I    Decided to wait 7 days in-game before I decided to write a review.

    I can positively say I haven't been able to put this game down since day 1. Every-time I get off I want to get back on and reminisce the feeling of adventure!

    I haven't been able to do any work for the past week, I don't know how long this will last but currently there is still too much to do and too much to see. I love how the game world feels incredibly polished, and the developers and programmers have thought of just about EVERYTHING when it comes to the player and how they want to play.

    This is probably the greatest game I have played since Ocarina of Time when it comes to the sense of awe inspiring open world beauty! Truly, I can say with certainty it's gonna be a long time before I lose interest in such a vast living breathing open world still waiting to be discovered.    … Expand
  47. oedu
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    i been playing game sience i was 4 and keep playing recently i got boored of video games cause they all the same and can play more then 30 minute before get boored and dont even bother finishing most of them and i beat ganon and been playing for like a bit more then a week and im at 25.6% i still have trouble sleeping and im far from boored still discover lot of new thing
  48. AbdullahMS
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Game of the Century much? This game exceeds all expectation and may even take the title of best game of all time with a chance of replacing Ocarina of TIme on the top. This game goes very well with the new Nintendo console but the console's limits shouldn't hold this game down. Therefore this game may very well be above 100/100.
  49. GameAddict83
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    This is quite possibly the best game I have every played. It's beautiful and so fun to play. There is so much to do in this game that you could easily play for 150+ hours and still find something new to do or discover. This game alone is worth the price tag of a switch.
  50. rohanbibdi
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    I hate leaving reviews on sites like these. But the user score is getting hit hard so I feel a need to. I really love this game. It's easily the best Zelda since Ocarina of Time/Majora's Mask. I'm also not close to completing it. I'm about half way though. Still have to visit the regiions in the North. What I can say is that this is some of the most fun I've had in years. I really hatedI hate leaving reviews on sites like these. But the user score is getting hit hard so I feel a need to. I really love this game. It's easily the best Zelda since Ocarina of Time/Majora's Mask. I'm also not close to completing it. I'm about half way though. Still have to visit the regiions in the North. What I can say is that this is some of the most fun I've had in years. I really hated the motion controls in TP and SS, so this was a breath of fresh air for me. No pun intended. I plan on beating every shrine and finding every Korok. There's so much to do and I'm just scratching the surface.… Expand
  51. barbosaK
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Why do people feel a need to review a game they don't own. Because it's not on your console of choice? The gaming community is becoming toxic. We have no many great games coming out, yet we feel a need to attack each other's exclusives. Horizon looks amazing. Zelda is amazing. Yet the communities felt a need to attack each other's ratings. Though Sony fans are definitely doing it more.Why do people feel a need to review a game they don't own. Because it's not on your console of choice? The gaming community is becoming toxic. We have no many great games coming out, yet we feel a need to attack each other's exclusives. Horizon looks amazing. Zelda is amazing. Yet the communities felt a need to attack each other's ratings. Though Sony fans are definitely doing it more. Over 1200 Negative reviews? Petty.

    Anyways, I would highly recommend Breath of the Wild. If you're a fan of Zelda games, you'll love it. It still plays and feels like a Zelda game but was finally modernized to incorporate an actual quest system. I didn't care for the joy cons but am loving the game on the Pro controller. It's a beautiful game, despite low quality textures and frame rate issues. But it's running on a portable gaming tablet so these issues are permissible. It's important to consider hardware constraints when reviewing a game. I've never seen a game look this good on a hand held. The story is told in a unique way. You are basically discovering who you are and what happened 100 years before the game took place. I've loved every moment of it. One of the best games in years.    … Expand
  52. fuaga
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Best Game ever! So much details and made with so much love. The nature and physics make it an amazing game. It reminds me of the good old times when gaming was about taking time, exploring, feeling free and having fun! More polygons and higher textures are not that important when a world feels like you are really in a living universe of it´s own! Perfect! Thank´s to Nintendo and all gamersBest Game ever! So much details and made with so much love. The nature and physics make it an amazing game. It reminds me of the good old times when gaming was about taking time, exploring, feeling free and having fun! More polygons and higher textures are not that important when a world feels like you are really in a living universe of it´s own! Perfect! Thank´s to Nintendo and all gamers who appreciate details and love more than graphics...… Expand
  53. geodude21
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    I'm going to avoid spoilers out of respect for those who will buy the game. Let me say the world is vast. I thought they were exaggerating but no, it really is. And there is so much to explore. I love the temperature aspect of the game. It encouraged me to collect different types of clothing rather than the Champions Tunic. To explore the cold regions, you need warm clothing. And viceI'm going to avoid spoilers out of respect for those who will buy the game. Let me say the world is vast. I thought they were exaggerating but no, it really is. And there is so much to explore. I love the temperature aspect of the game. It encouraged me to collect different types of clothing rather than the Champions Tunic. To explore the cold regions, you need warm clothing. And vice versa for the desert regions. You can get round this by cooking spicy food. Or carrying a torch. Or building a fire. As you can see, there are so many different ways to approach the game. The stamina aspect is annoying at first, but you can upgrade it which is a MUST! It makes exploring so much easier when you have a full second bar. There are countless shrines spread throughout the land that are really fun and provide a challenging contrast to the world above. All in all, it is a fantastic game and I recommend you all check it out.… Expand
  54. eddieprince
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    I've been playing nonstop since launch. I absolutely love this game. I really don't understand how so many people could leave a negative review on such a masterpiece. I'm confident that they're trolls from other gaming platforms. Anyways, I love how little tutorial is given in this game. You awake in this shrine, with no memory of what's happened. And that's it. You're already playing theI've been playing nonstop since launch. I absolutely love this game. I really don't understand how so many people could leave a negative review on such a masterpiece. I'm confident that they're trolls from other gaming platforms. Anyways, I love how little tutorial is given in this game. You awake in this shrine, with no memory of what's happened. And that's it. You're already playing the game. Now I see what they meant when they said that they modeled the game after the original Zelda. I'm an old gamer, and began gaming back in the late 80s. I remember playing the orginal NES Zelda. I remember preordering A Link to the Past. This series means a lot to me and I'm so thankful that it has survived all these years.… Expand
  55. cameron920
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Very happy with this game. Got my Switch 4 days late thanks to Walmart. I've been playing Breath of the Wild non stop over the last few days. Absolutely brilliant. Still getting used to the new controls. It's weird clicking y to jump. But the game itself is perfect. I've spent hours just riding through Hyrule, and discovering the shrines/towers. I should probably get on that Main Quest butVery happy with this game. Got my Switch 4 days late thanks to Walmart. I've been playing Breath of the Wild non stop over the last few days. Absolutely brilliant. Still getting used to the new controls. It's weird clicking y to jump. But the game itself is perfect. I've spent hours just riding through Hyrule, and discovering the shrines/towers. I should probably get on that Main Quest but I'm having too much fun.… Expand
  56. BionicMatt
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Aside from the odd framerate issues, and lack of being able to rebind controls, this game is nothing short of incredible. This is the kind of game you start up and tell yourself you'll only play an hour, then next thing you know its 3am. Only 10 or so hours through, but from what I've seen it gets even better once the story starts rolling.

    I know not everyone likes Zelda/Nintendo, and    Aside from the odd framerate issues, and lack of being able to rebind controls, this game is nothing short of incredible. This is the kind of game you start up and tell yourself you'll only play an hour, then next thing you know its 3am. Only 10 or so hours through, but from what I've seen it gets even better once the story starts rolling.

    I know not everyone likes Zelda/Nintendo, and that fine. I hear Horizon and Nier are both great games for PS4, and I suggest if you have one give them a try. But just know that a good game on a Nintendo platform isn't a threat to your livelihood, there is no justifiable reason to blanket spam 0 reviews for a game you admit to have never played. There is not some giant conspiracy, all these reviewers are 'shills' created by Big o'l Nintendo to convince people to buy their tablet. Let go of your disappointment over No man's sky and Watch Dogs: your ESO and your Homefront. This game deserves all the praise it gets.    … Expand
  57. luther3000
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Es un gran juego. Me encanta cómo se puede escalar montañas y volar por el aire. Es muy divertido. El juego es muy difícil. Quiero jugar todo el dia mañana Gracias Nintendo. Muy bien!
  58. LuisPerez39
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Lovely game so far. One of the best I've every played. Though I won't lie, the towers scattered throughout the land reminds me of Ubisoft. Regardless, they are instrumental in unlocking the map data. The shrines give you more of a classic Zelda puzzle design that is missing from the world. The music is very lacking in the game compared to past Zeldas. I'm guessing that was a stylisticLovely game so far. One of the best I've every played. Though I won't lie, the towers scattered throughout the land reminds me of Ubisoft. Regardless, they are instrumental in unlocking the map data. The shrines give you more of a classic Zelda puzzle design that is missing from the world. The music is very lacking in the game compared to past Zeldas. I'm guessing that was a stylistic choice. I just miss the looped overtones. Overall, I'd say this is one of finest games every created.… Expand
  59. JimJoe
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    Okay so don't let salty PlayStation players hold you from this. This game is almost perfect, you have to work for yourself, not a hand holding game. People say it is but from start to finish, you can go ANYWHERE. This is the least boring overworld game always something to do or fight. Not to mention people say that Nintendo copied other open world games, not true plus Nintendo made openOkay so don't let salty PlayStation players hold you from this. This game is almost perfect, you have to work for yourself, not a hand holding game. People say it is but from start to finish, you can go ANYWHERE. This is the least boring overworld game always something to do or fight. Not to mention people say that Nintendo copied other open world games, not true plus Nintendo made open world games, ever heard of the original Zelda?
    This game's story is fantastic, following Link, you have to get back your memories of Zelda and the world and stop Ganon. Along with big things to do.

    Minor gliches but overall, 10/10.    … Expand
  60. Kyros
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Simplemente el mejor juego en la Historia de los videojuegos hasta ahora. ese mundo abierto descomunal y esa forma de jugar es que es hermoso valoro mucho a Nintendo por este gran juego
  61. YEEyee
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    As a huge fan of this series I am glad to see a difference in the way we can play this game, it is your adventure and you can decide how you want to play the game. Only issue i have had with this game is probably the fps, but I myself look past it as i am too mesmerized by the fact that the open world and these game mechanics are a part of a legend of zelda game.
  62. ItsAllOgre5
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    What I love about this game is just how packed the world is. Yes, there are a few large stretches of nothing, but most of the time, you can't go 10 feet without stumbling into something interesting: a settlement, a shrine (a little puzzle dungeon), a monster camp, an animal to hunt, a minigame, an item cache... even just some scenery, like a waterfall, which benefits from the game'sWhat I love about this game is just how packed the world is. Yes, there are a few large stretches of nothing, but most of the time, you can't go 10 feet without stumbling into something interesting: a settlement, a shrine (a little puzzle dungeon), a monster camp, an animal to hunt, a minigame, an item cache... even just some scenery, like a waterfall, which benefits from the game's painterly visuals. And the thing is, the designers were clearly very confident in this world's ability to inspire wonder and entertain, because it's all optional and you can go fight the final boss right after starting the game, before even getting into the interesting story. Speaking of fighting, I enjoy it. The weapon durability system forces you to not just spam your strongest weapon, and the enemies are the toughest they've been since Zelda 1, though I do wish they had more attacks and variety. The best part is that there are many ways to do things, be it dispatching enemies or solving puzzles. It just gives you tools to play in its enormous sandbox; the world is so interactive, and even with all this, I still haven't encountered a single glitch, so besides a few framerate problems in the starting area and in forests, the game is remarkably stable, especially for an unoptimized port of a Wii U game. The pros easily outweigh the cons, and all this makes Breath of the Wild the best open-world game I've ever played.… Expand
  63. noyashni
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    I was going to give it a 9, but I'm leaning 10 now. The game is that good. This Zelda game presents you with so much to do. I haven't enjoyed the side quests this much since Majora's Mask. The only thing I hated was the rain preventing you from climbing. It was annoying slipping down a mountain after climbing.
  64. billionbites
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    Breath of the wild is one of the best games I've ever played, and I've owned quite a lot of the major systems since the Sega Master System. The game stands out because it really transports you into the world, the art style is also remarkable in parts as well and I often found myself taking pictures of the landscape creating cinematic stills of my journey in the game.

    This is a very    Breath of the wild is one of the best games I've ever played, and I've owned quite a lot of the major systems since the Sega Master System. The game stands out because it really transports you into the world, the art style is also remarkable in parts as well and I often found myself taking pictures of the landscape creating cinematic stills of my journey in the game.

    This is a very important game, not only for Nintendo but for the art of computer games in whole, so much love has gone into the game that you really feel that this game is a piece of Art, which not all games are. The Music also makes you feel that this game is a very cinematic experience.

    I think it is unfair to compare Nintendo to Sony or Microsoft, they have so much more of the entertainment industry behind them including the film industry. This game is a defining chapter in modern video game history, and Nintendo should be supported by the gaming community in a major way in helping push forward
    video games for the best.    … Expand
  65. legendaryfox
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    BOTW is everything we expected and more. It is easily the most groundbreaking Zelda since a Link to the Past. Unlike past installments, this game is a true sandbox. No loading screens. It was beautifully executed by Nintendo.
  66. arosstark
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    One of the best games that I've ever played. The scenery is gorgeous. Seems like the world never ceased to surprise you. The art style in this game is classic Zelda. Especially the character models. Thus, this game was able to retain the classic Zelda charm.
  67. ILoveGames213
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    This game is amazing and my favorite Zelda game as well as one of my most favorite games of all time. People giving it bad reviews 90% of the time have never played it not knowing how amazing this game is. The graphics are beautiful, the combat is intriguing yet challenging, the story is fun to uncover as you play, and the size of the game is huge. If you gave this game a bad review, iThis game is amazing and my favorite Zelda game as well as one of my most favorite games of all time. People giving it bad reviews 90% of the time have never played it not knowing how amazing this game is. The graphics are beautiful, the combat is intriguing yet challenging, the story is fun to uncover as you play, and the size of the game is huge. If you gave this game a bad review, i urge you to play this game for yourself and experience it. People aren't giving this game 10/10's because it's "Zelda", but because it's truly a masterpiece.… Expand
  68. Derpyman
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    This game is kind of amazingly awesome. You don't need to get the switch version, but if you do, you are doing yourself a huge favour. It is a totally huge world, so you will find yourself getting lost in it all the time. I have not beat the game yet, and I don't intend to for a little bit longer just so that I can explore even more. Every single place has something new and exciting. It'sThis game is kind of amazingly awesome. You don't need to get the switch version, but if you do, you are doing yourself a huge favour. It is a totally huge world, so you will find yourself getting lost in it all the time. I have not beat the game yet, and I don't intend to for a little bit longer just so that I can explore even more. Every single place has something new and exciting. It's not just a bunch of mountains and fields to make it look big. The world is packed with everything that you could ever want. The weapons breaking seems like it would be pretty annoying, which it can be at times, but otherwise, it is really cool because you feel like you are in the world and trying to survive. There are some places that have slight frame drops, but who honestly cares. Get this game. I wouldn't be surprised if it game got game of the year. You should just get it right now. Also, don't lick the cartridge :)… Expand
  69. Timmaahh
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. (DISCLAIMER: I am a PC gamer, I don't play on consoles often, there is a TL:DR at the bottom for those without patience to read through the entire thing.)

    First off: Nintendo are NOT known for their games to be super high resolution, so you 4k snobs who rated low, the console or PC master race people who's visual standards are too high to satisfy are missing the point entirely. This game is all about the game-play, and this is where Breath of the Wild shines.

    Breath of the Wild is an amazing addition to the story bringing a lot of people back to Ocarina of Time days, while still remaining new, exciting, and different. The nostalgia is definitely there. But this is unlike any Legend of Zelda game. Quite literally has the same characters and some new ones, but throws you into a world that is entirely different from any of the previous installments. Sure. Hyrule castle is there, Goron mountain is there, the Zoras and Gerudos are there but they are implemented in a way that they haven't been before, while keeping true to the nature of their respective beliefs and attitudes.

    The overall game-play of hunting and gathering, breakable weapons and shields, and puzzles that make you THINK makes Breath of the Wild challenging, while still being fun and rewarding. The open-ended, sandbox style, "go wherever you want," and "there is no wrong way to play," style of game-play is a welcomed addition to the franchise as well.

    The soundtrack, while being newly composed, has tones from the original Legend of Zelda and I found myself recognizing many of the tracks. Loving that the music was so new, but still nostalgic. The music alone gets a 10/10.

    My review may be biased because when I was a kid I played Ocarina of time on my Nintendo 64. One of my most favorite games of all time. While this game brings those of us who played those games back, it also does well in telling the story as you go which will help those who are just now playing their first Legend of Zelda game.

    If you are thinking about picking this game up, I highly recommend getting it. Only people that have a hard time figuring things out themselves, those who lack critical thinking skills, or those who lack the ability to problem solve and take time to think things out wont like this game. LOZ:BotW doesn't hold your hand, rather gives you dialogue queues to push you in certain directions if you are truly lost. But even then you have to find the right person to talk to.

    TL:DR - Breath of the Wild has a deep story with some nostalgic tones, amazing game-play mechanics, puzzles that make you actually think, all while keeping true to the series.
    10/10    … Expand
  70. uNFixeD92
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    la esencia de tantos juegos adaptándolo a los nuevos tiempos en que ya todo se ah inventado e reinventado llega The legend of Zelda mejorando los mismos pilares que ayudo a levantar con el antiguo Ocarina of time del cual millones se han inspirado ahora es nintendo quien toma los frutos que dan los nuevos tiempos
    y la historia se repetirá.
    faltan juegos que respeten al usuario ,su    la esencia de tantos juegos adaptándolo a los nuevos tiempos en que ya todo se ah inventado e reinventado llega The legend of Zelda mejorando los mismos pilares que ayudo a levantar con el antiguo Ocarina of time del cual millones se han inspirado ahora es nintendo quien toma los frutos que dan los nuevos tiempos
    y la historia se repetirá.

    faltan juegos que respeten al usuario ,su intelecto , imaginación porque Zelda nos dice que podemos llegar a mas siempre ,aunque suele tomar su tiempo y mucho esfuerzo , como la historia que vive Link , pareciera mas que un juego y que bonito poder ver y vivir logros asi , gracias Nintendo y claro todos los que aportaron de una u otra manera solo con el echo de existir como fue el caso de The witcher 3.

    gracias Shigeru Miyamoto.    … Expand
  71. Driendl
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    O melhor jogo de todos os tempos... SÉRIO, Está absolutamente INCRÍVEL... Melhor Zelda já feito, Direção de arte perfeita. Enfim... A única coisa que "estraga" um pouco o jogo é a queda de frames... que não atrapalha NADA (Pra mim)... Mas pra certas pessoas... ENFIM... 10/10 MUITO BOM NINTENDO
  72. MA3GNetwork
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    This game is so awesome. I have never expected from an open world game to be that awesome. We have never seen any open world Zelda game since the first one back in 1986. This is totally one of the best launch titles ever. I have never saw a THAT great launch title for a system and this is the first ever Zelda game that I got hyped for.
  73. WolfyPkMn
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    I love this game. the graphics are amazing the story is great and this game should have a 10/10 on user scores BECAUSE ITS JUST SO GOOD AND IT IS NOW ONE OF MY FAVORITE VIDEO GAMES OF ALL TIME :D (ALSO STOP GIVING ZEROS BECAUSE YOUR A FAT DRUNK GUY IN A RECLINER IN HIS MOMS BASEMENT)
  74. Becks007
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    To sum up I have been playing this game for 3 days straight, have barely scratched the surface of it but all I can say is amazing. I keep finding new things all the Tim that surprise me, you can literally do anything you can imagine! It's the best game I've played period! How people can leave scores of 0 when they've never played it is beyond me! Everyone needs to experience this gameTo sum up I have been playing this game for 3 days straight, have barely scratched the surface of it but all I can say is amazing. I keep finding new things all the Tim that surprise me, you can literally do anything you can imagine! It's the best game I've played period! How people can leave scores of 0 when they've never played it is beyond me! Everyone needs to experience this game including Sony and Microsoft fanboys so they can experience actual substance and amazing gameplay over graphic dull games! This is game is gorgeous and will stand the test of time just as every other Zelda game has! Truly game of the century! Nintendo has done it again!!!… Expand
  75. Rycat_Meow
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    Worlds better than I expected, and I expected the best. The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild does everything it tried to achieve right, from its mind bending shrines to its open world landscape that's filled with a myriad of distractions Breath of the Wild hits the 10/10 mark for me,
  76. SrRama
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    Vivir una experiencia de juego así sucede muy poquitas veces en la vida, tras más de 20 años como jugador multiplataforma(siempre con PC como plataforma principal) Nintendo ha conseguido dejarme maravillado , ha conseguido que me crea un videojuego que me sienta el protagonista, que el mundo que representa me resulte "mi otro mundo.

    -Banda sonora, voces, traducción efectos de sonido    Vivir una experiencia de juego así sucede muy poquitas veces en la vida, tras más de 20 años como jugador multiplataforma(siempre con PC como plataforma principal) Nintendo ha conseguido dejarme maravillado , ha conseguido que me crea un videojuego que me sienta el protagonista, que el mundo que representa me resulte "mi otro mundo.

    -Banda sonora, voces, traducción efectos de sonido que quitan el hipo
    -Los cambios de climatológicos y las transacciones de día a noche son impresionantes
    -Las físicas del juego hacen todo creíble
    -La libertad de "escribir tu aventura" me recuerda al libro Rayuela de Julio Cortázar(salvando las distancias) es una mavarilla tener esa libertad y que todo encaje de manera perfecta.

    Podría tirarme todo el día enumarando pequeños detalles como la vegetación, el comportamiento de los animales, el tema de escalar y poder ir a donde quieras y no pararía de escribir, como único punto negativo algunas caídas de frames en modo tv que espero que con el tiempo lo solucionen con actualizaciones aunque para nada arruinan la experiencia de juego.

    Como último punto solo diré que es jodidamente divertido.    … Expand
  77. Icket
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    30 hours in and I feel like I've barely started the game yet. Not many single player games draw my attention anymore but I swear this is the best game ever.
  78. redsunz
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    Anywhere you can go and explore,but not inside water for a reason. After, the first place,Quest can be done or not done. Even main quest,you can beat the boss straight. if you got enough skill you can. No need to waste time to level up you character, just get a good weapon,and shield then it good.
  79. 4Fr0
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    True Zelda! You really feel like the world is alive. Around every corner there is something of someone to find. I really feel that Zelda has found its roots again big world that you can explore by yourself. Just like the origanal NES game.

    I have played it for more then 10 hours now. In that time I had moments that the game surprises me. If I can think it in this game, I can also do it.    True Zelda! You really feel like the world is alive. Around every corner there is something of someone to find. I really feel that Zelda has found its roots again big world that you can explore by yourself. Just like the origanal NES game.

    I have played it for more then 10 hours now. In that time I had moments that the game surprises me. If I can think it in this game, I can also do it. It really let's you play it your style and rewards you for it.

    BEST GAME EVER!!!    … Expand
  80. Crisalfa
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    Señores, estamosbfrente a uno de los mejores juegos de la historia. Justo cuando estaba perdiendo la fé por la calidad de videojuegos de este último tiempo, aparee esta joya para marcar su paso y revolucionar en la historia.
  81. weetabixfork
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    I have truly enjoyed playing this game, so much! The open world experience is huge and excellent, with so much to do. There are over 120 shrines/dungeons to complete, and the open world s littered with side quests and mini-games. This game offers hours and hours of playability. Plus there is a huge range of weapons, gear and other collectables. The RPG experience is great too, as there isI have truly enjoyed playing this game, so much! The open world experience is huge and excellent, with so much to do. There are over 120 shrines/dungeons to complete, and the open world s littered with side quests and mini-games. This game offers hours and hours of playability. Plus there is a huge range of weapons, gear and other collectables. The RPG experience is great too, as there is loads of room to upgrade Link throughout. The music fits very well. The story is interesting. I also love the dynamic physics of the game, which is surprisingly realistic. The way you can burn, freeze, electrocute and wet stuff. It makes the game so much more immersive. As a software developer myself, I can see a lot of top-class programming has gone into this game. The graphics may not be super duper real-world realistic, like recent releases, such as Horizon Zero Dawn, but the stylistic look they have gone for in Zelda, makes the game more realistic and immersive. For instance, the plants actually move when you walk through them, unlike the game just mentioned. In other words, the graphics are timeless and beautiful. You may think my review is over the top, but I really can't stop playing this game. Some may not like this, but I will say that this game is better the Ocarina of Time. This game is a must play for everyone!… Expand
  82. Walboro
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    This game breaks the mold in so many new and invigorating ways that it's impossible to take it all in. I have racked up over 20h in game at this point and I still don't think I've even scratched the surface however in that time I've laughed, saddened, gotten frustrated by the ridiculously OP enemies (My first encounter with a Lynel being one that sticks in my mind immediately), beenThis game breaks the mold in so many new and invigorating ways that it's impossible to take it all in. I have racked up over 20h in game at this point and I still don't think I've even scratched the surface however in that time I've laughed, saddened, gotten frustrated by the ridiculously OP enemies (My first encounter with a Lynel being one that sticks in my mind immediately), been genuinely excited when those same OP enemies have finally fallen before my sword. This IS a Zelda game and anybody who has ever played one will know every part of this game's lore and feel right at home in the now decemated version of Hyrule, giving those players a legitimate want to restore the land which some players have spent 30 years defending in some cases, and in this form it has never been more rewarding to do so as the game doesn't hold your hand even a little.

    The graphics are stylized in a way which will be timeless in the same way that Wind Waker's graphics are still pieces of art today when compared to games of the time which were considered to have "more realistic" graphics, Nintendo are well aware that "photo realistic graphics" will age far worse as technology progresses and so making graphics in a certain style perfectly is obviously the correct way to go.

    Sound design is flawless, creating immersive environments through audio cues and simple yet beautiful orchestral set pieces.

    The item management aspect of the game is more a breath of fresh air rather than a breath of the wild, forcing players to learn the strengths and weaknesses of each weapon rather than finding the most powerful weapon and using it for the remainder of the game. I have literally beaten a boss with the severed arm of another enemy as I had no other choice which (although scary) made the victory all the sweeter.

    Could this game have been optomized more for switch? Probably, but with the game being a damn-near perfect gaming experience, was it needed? No, of course not.

    On a side-note, Breath of the wild is best described as the Dark Souls of Zelda, if you are unprepared for a fight, even the most basic enemy WILL one-shot you.

    All in all, Legend of Zelda Breath of the wild is by far, the best Zelda game in recent memory, which is really saying a lot considering notable entries such as Skyward Sword, Majora's Mask 3D, Wind Waker and A Link between Worlds. The only minus point I can even nit-pick about is the load times when first booting the game up into the map itself which realistically are not any longer than you would expect for a game of this scale.

    10/10, a perfect gaming experience which everybody should play in their life.    … Expand
  83. sarp3don
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    Zelda's formula has become stale over the years and the series needed a fresh look. I didn't expect Nintendo to go as far as they did with this game. It brings so much to the genre that it exceeded any of my expectations. The world seems handcrafted with rewards for the player that pokes around and gets lost. The game looks beautiful and the sounds are pleasing for the ear. Its a greatZelda's formula has become stale over the years and the series needed a fresh look. I didn't expect Nintendo to go as far as they did with this game. It brings so much to the genre that it exceeded any of my expectations. The world seems handcrafted with rewards for the player that pokes around and gets lost. The game looks beautiful and the sounds are pleasing for the ear. Its a great experience for which you may need plenty of time to discover most of the game. But it never seems like work. Great work Nintendo. Thank you for this game.… Expand
  84. jerrywv
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    This is the best Zelda game I've ever played and I'm only 20 hours into it. When you can play a game and get lost into it finding out you've been playing it for hours....yeah it's a perfect game. I was afraid this game would be over hyped, but the game isn't!! Anyone who would go out of there way to give this game a zero.....hasn't played the game! Which is kinda sad. Great job Nintendo!!!
  85. NatsuEND
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this game is just amazing i don't see why people are hating zelda BOTW and they come here to dislike it
    i'm not a sony fun but i don't go and dislike their games because poeple loved it    … Expand
  86. ImmyandPTsmack
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    best game i played since the last of us. the world is packed of things to do. very sad to see people trying to make its rating go down. bought the game day 1 and played it everyday and im nowhere near finished.
  87. SilverTurtle
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    Open world concept succesfully updated. Zelda saga succesfully rebooted.

    You need just one minute to be free to do what you want, and one hour later playing story mode you have power enough to visit every area, the choice to think what you will do next is yours. Almost everything on the map look put in there for a reason, and it's hard to walk for a minute without finding some life    Open world concept succesfully updated. Zelda saga succesfully rebooted.

    You need just one minute to be free to do what you want, and one hour later playing story mode you have power enough to visit every area, the choice to think what you will do next is yours.
    Almost everything on the map look put in there for a reason, and it's hard to walk for a minute without finding some life where you are, there is always stuff you can do, a lot of monster with own complex scripts and having some interactivity with the map.
    NPC also changes their reactions to current weather, making them more dynamic.
    The music is excellent executed, appearing just when it should to be, and dungeons were nicely updated.
    Maybe the main story is not as strong good as in Ocarina Of Time, but it makes you play the game until the end.
    This game is one of those that you have to try if you really like videogames.    … Expand
  88. alex1001
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don't listen to the salty PS4 fanboys, who can't handle it that this game is better then Horizon. This game is perfection, the users who haven't even played the game and gave it a 0 you should be ashamed.

    10/10 game of the year.    … Expand
  89. carlosodilon
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    Brazillian gamer: o jogo está fantástico. continua com os puzzles da franquia o que torna o game excelente e adiciona o mundo aberto ao qual é uma tendência mundial. Se você não jogou o game, jogue e entenda o porquê é uma franquia amada por muitos.
  90. MapleHorton
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    The world is huge and absolutely breathtaking. I constantly find myself getting sucked into the game any not wanting to put the controller down. Many enemies are unique and diverse in the ay they move and attack and the many shrines always have me think on my toes on using current abilities in a new and unique way. 10/10 every day of the week
  91. DestinyOrbiter
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    In my opinion, this game is an absolute masterpiece. Breath of the wild is a game all about exploration and freedom. You can do anything and go anywhere that you think of. See a giant mountain in the distance? You can go there! Want to go hunting? You can do it! However unlike Skyrim you cannot kill or hurt NPCs. This game graphically is outstanding and looks to me like a mixture of cellIn my opinion, this game is an absolute masterpiece. Breath of the wild is a game all about exploration and freedom. You can do anything and go anywhere that you think of. See a giant mountain in the distance? You can go there! Want to go hunting? You can do it! However unlike Skyrim you cannot kill or hurt NPCs. This game graphically is outstanding and looks to me like a mixture of cell shading and watercolor which is gorgeous. The world is so massive and full of life that you will have a tough time staying on task because you will see a cool structure in the distance, or an enemy camp, or even an NPC in distress. The weapon system is a little weird at first because your weapons break so easily that you will SWEAR they're made of glass but its easily adaptable to and it actually help add to the difficulty of the game. Speaking of difficulty this game is hard. YOU WILL DIE. especially near the beginning where enemies can one shot you. The music is more atmospheric is this Zelda installment which is weird because in other Zelda games your used to epic soundtracks with songs that get stuck in your head for days. However the music choice fits the game and it is beautiful. The story is excellent with characters you care about and unique missions throughout. The voice acting is good but I feel it could be a bit stronger on characters such as Impa. The side quests are also varied and different. I have not run into any repetitive side quests in my time playing thus far. In conclusion This game is amazing and can easily outclass its current rival, Horizon Zero Dawn. This game is a joy to play throughout especially with the 120 mini-dungeons called shrines that are scattered throughout. You will have a rough time putting this game down for even five minutes and that's why I give this game its deserved 10/10… Expand
  92. jimjim25000
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    While it departs from a traditional Zelda game on many fronts, it keeps the core values in tact. Im finding the enemies in this game the hardest in the series, and the amount of things to do in the huge world overwhelming at times. This is the best version of Hyrule yet. My only remaining need is for a few more dungeons. Perhaps adding more and longer of those would make this get an 11/10While it departs from a traditional Zelda game on many fronts, it keeps the core values in tact. Im finding the enemies in this game the hardest in the series, and the amount of things to do in the huge world overwhelming at times. This is the best version of Hyrule yet. My only remaining need is for a few more dungeons. Perhaps adding more and longer of those would make this get an 11/10 The 120 shrines are holding down the fort however. Some of the shrines are quite a challenge! a must play… Expand
  93. Emeraldleafeon
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    The game is massive with an engaging world that truly pulls a person in. The ambient soundtrack really fills the world with immersion. I truly recommend this to all my friends.
  94. Claw187
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    Finally THE Zelda Game I've been hoping for. Enormous open world which invites for just hiking and climbing around, enjoying sunset or blood moon :) Main story seems to be also great, which I don't want to tell more about ;)

    Too bad there are so many PS4- and XBox-Kiddies having nothing else to do than just start hating and down-voting that masterpiece!
  95. HylianWiesner
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    This game had me from the get go. I got the LTD edition on the day it came out together with a Nintendo Switch - And man, is this game an experience. I have been a fan of Zelda since the age of 4, and I can assure you, this game is nothing but a true masterpiece.

    The Gameplay: The gameplay offer a whole new mechanic to the Zelda franchise, that hasn't been seen in an earlier    This game had me from the get go. I got the LTD edition on the day it came out together with a Nintendo Switch - And man, is this game an experience. I have been a fan of Zelda since the age of 4, and I can assure you, this game is nothing but a true masterpiece.

    The Gameplay:
    The gameplay offer a whole new mechanic to the Zelda franchise, that hasn't been seen in an earlier installment. The game does remove some of the more recognizable mechanics such as the Hookshot/Grablinghook, swimming underwater, the Master Sword being overpowered.
    - The new mechanics however, are very special! They have introduced approximately +100 melee weapons as well different bows, shields, arrows.
    - The Sheikah Slate, which allows you to manipulate with metallic objects, stop time for a single object, create bombs that detonate on your command.
    - The Paraglider, which is freaking awesome.
    - Shield Surfing, which is freaking awesome.
    - Different armor and clothing, which can be upgraded by you know who.
    And loads and loads of more stuff.

    The weapons break, yes that might seem like a downer - BUT, it gives a whole new "breath" (hah), to the mechanics! Like in Ocarina of Time, you can get the Big Goron's Sword, which is so much more powerful than the mastersword, and in the end, is the only sword you'll use. But BoTW's breakable weapons, does not let you get to attached to a specific weapon - you need to plan ahead when you spot some bad guys. Do you want to risk your weapons breaking, or do you scout for other possibilities such as metal boxes, boulders you can push down in their camp, explosive barrels to hit with a fire arrow. The process of planning your next move is key, and keeps one on their toes.

    The Story:
    The story is not as complex as TP for example. But the thing is, the story is not binding you to a linear path. You don't need the story to defeat Ganon. When you get the paraglider, you can head towards Hyrule castle and try your skills out - You'll probably die. But the game doesn't care what you do, the only one who cares should be you. You explore, unlock more heart containers, get your stamina wheel to the max, find a great horse which makes traveling over the wast fields of Hyrule easier.

    I really like this game, although it has some minor irritating parts, I still se it as a masterpiece, which is why I really think, everyone should give it a chance, and believe in the major critics.
    Some of the user critics are just salty ;)    … Expand
  96. tracer45
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    I've been playing this game non-stop. It's nice to see Nintendo going all out with this game. This is the first non linear Zelda game, and it's definitely nice change. I'm really enjoying the story so far, and I love the new characters. The graphics are really pretty in this one thanks to the beautiful art style. The music is great as well, I might even pick up the actual soundtrack. 10/10I've been playing this game non-stop. It's nice to see Nintendo going all out with this game. This is the first non linear Zelda game, and it's definitely nice change. I'm really enjoying the story so far, and I love the new characters. The graphics are really pretty in this one thanks to the beautiful art style. The music is great as well, I might even pick up the actual soundtrack. 10/10 doesn't mean the game is perfect, because the does have some minor flaws, but overall I think the game is amazing and definitely a top contender for GOTY.… Expand
  97. LucvdM
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    I was going to give this game a 9/10 (as no such thing as a perfect game exists), but I went with a 10/10 to counter-balance all those kids who review-bombed this game with 0s and 1s for whatever reason.

    TW3 (The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt) used to be my favorite open-world game of all time, but BoTW (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild) just took that spot. Because TW3 was my favorite    I was going to give this game a 9/10 (as no such thing as a perfect game exists), but I went with a 10/10 to counter-balance all those kids who review-bombed this game with 0s and 1s for whatever reason.

    TW3 (The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt) used to be my favorite open-world game of all time, but BoTW (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild) just took that spot. Because TW3 was my favorite open-world game and because I know it's a widely popular game I'm going to use TW3 as a benchmark to tell you in which areas BoTW beats TW3 and in which areas it does not and why I think BoTW is the better game. Just to be direct and frank: BoTW is not going to beat TW3 in any of the follow departments: graphics/aesthetics, storytelling/writing, gameplay and replay-value. I repeat, BoTW is NOT better than TW3 in any of those things.

    The graphics of BoTW are unique but kind of bad for a 2017 game. The world doesn't feel as crisp and detailed as the world of TW3. The storytelling... what can I say? it's a Zelda game. Zelda never had amazing storytelling and this game is no exception. The story does what it has to do, and it does it right, but don't expect a deep, integrate compelling story with interesting twists and turns, because you won't find that here (or in any Zelda game for that matter). The gameplay is solid but there are a few minor things that annoyed the **** out of me. Weapons break way too quickly, the few motion-controlled puzzles are horrible (when will Nintendo ever learn, nobody likes gimmicky motion controls! not even in puzzles!) and the amazing physics engine will work against you more often than not).

    Right now it sounds like I'm roasting BoTW and think it's a horrible game. I don't. At the start of the review I already said I'd give this game a 9/10 and think it's the best open-world game, better than TW3. And now that I've got my criticism for BoTW out of the way I can explain why I think this is the better game.

    What makes this game stand out is that it's truly designed with an open-world in mind. It fully utilizes the concept and in many way redefines what an open-world game ought to be. So many games these days have an open-world. Open-world games seem to be the new flavor of the month (or decade, I guess). Every developer wants their game to have an open-world these days. Yet so few developers do the open-world concept so right!

    Many open-world games give you a vast world to explore yet they either feel repetitive or don't really reward exploration at all. Games like TW3 will lead you through the open-world in a linear fashion by constantly telling you where to go next. And when you wander off the beaten path just for the heck of it, you will often find interesting locations which you want to access, but simply can't because you have to pick up a relating quest that sends you there first. The den of the werewolf is always empty, until you pick up the quest to kill the werewolf. The entrance to that secret cave you just saw will always be closed until the main quest tells you to go there. That big griffon you saw on that mountain? You have to be level 25 first before you can beat him, no matter how good you think you are.

    This is a problem that many open-world games have, but not BoTW. When you start the game you'll be confined to a small tutorial area (which is actually a really big area, but still just 1% of the world map) where you are given a few tasks which will intuitively teach you the mechanics of the game. Even here you already have some freedom to explore and it's up to you in which order you do these tutorial tasks. Once you got your paraglider, you can leave the tutorial area in any direction you want, going wherever you want, doing whatever you want. At this point you're truly free to explore and play around in a vast open-world filled to the brim with puzzles and secrets. Sure, there are quest markers on your map, but these markers are merely there to show you some of the options you have. They show you what you CAN do, NOT what you MUST do. I understand a lot of gamers need handholding, guidance or prefer a list of task to go through, so I guess these quest markers are there for these types of gamers. But even if you'd just follow the quest markers, you'd still have about 6 options to choose from once you leave the tutorial area. One marker will lead you to directly to the final boss Ganon, one will lead you to Kakariko Village and the other 4 will lead you to the 4 main dungeons of the game, which can be completed in any order, or be skipped altogether. Which of these 6 markers you pursue first is 100% up to you. If you want to go straight for Ganon, you can, nothing is stopping you. If you do, you're going to have to fight your way through a horde of incredibly powerful guardians though, It won't be easy, but it won't be impossible either and the game won't stop you from trying.

    And THAT is why BoTW is the best open-world game to date, even better than TW3.    … Expand
  98. Lemonsheep5182
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    This game is one of the best Zelda titles you can get! The Wii U version is amazing too. (Most low reviews are idiots trying to low score) You should definitely try to pick up this game on either the Wii U or the Nintendo Switch. If you have a Nintendo Switch but don't have this game you are missing so much!
  99. vittipaldi
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    Just fantastic. Best Zelda game ever. The open space without any direction to go is one of the best ideas of Nintendo. The sensations of playing this game brought me back to 1998.
  100. Diehard7111
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    By Far the Best Zelda Game since Ocarina of time. This Game is just so freaking beautiful and so much fun. you can go anywhere you want. Do the story in any you want. The freedom within this game is what i have been wanting for a while in a Zelda game. If this doesn't get Game of the Year i will be surprised. 10/10
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#1 Best 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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