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  1. Jan 19, 2019
    10
    Gorgeous open world. Fun combat. Intricate cooking system. Unique NPCs. The pros about this game are a mile and a half long. In just the starting are, there are a million things to do. The plot is generic Zelda, but other than that, a near flawless game.
  2. Feb 1, 2019
    10
    Very good and enjoyable game the graphics are also amazing and you can play it hours.
  3. Feb 18, 2019
    10
    Es un juego increíble, los sonidos de la naturaleza, la música de los diferentes escenarios y la maravillosa jugabilidad que aporta este juego me ha encantado. Si deseas mucho contenido y varias horas de diversión, The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild es altamente recomendable, lo he jugado 200 horas aproximadamente y puedo decir que es uno de los mejores juegos de la franquicia.
  4. Feb 23, 2019
    8
    Great game, wasn't for me. I missed the scores from previous titles. I also found that Breath of the Wild was very hard to pick up once you'd put it down and that it could be overwhelming at times. The slower paced gameplay is also not for everyone. In general it is a great game which i have a few personal gripes with
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  5. Mar 7, 2019
    10
    Amazing hundreds of hours of pure fun the story is not amazing but its still ok. The shrines are great small distractions. The end and by the way look behind you. (:
  6. Feb 8, 2020
    10
    Playing this game was a magical experience, it's the best action adventure game I've ever played.
  7. Mar 20, 2019
    10
    This is one of the best games ever made. There are millions of positive reviews for this game out there, but all you need to know is that if you enjoy video games you should play this game.
  8. Mar 29, 2019
    10
    Best game I ever played in my life. 200+ hours and still have a lot of fun with it.
  9. May 15, 2019
    7
    This game is a milestone in history by itself. It seems like you can never run out of things to do in the game. The only thing I didn't like is the main story. I think the idea is that the main story is there to guide the user into exploring this vast world but I prefer a more classic JRPG style which focus more on a good main story.

    Objectively it's a 10/10 great game. Subjectively I
    This game is a milestone in history by itself. It seems like you can never run out of things to do in the game. The only thing I didn't like is the main story. I think the idea is that the main story is there to guide the user into exploring this vast world but I prefer a more classic JRPG style which focus more on a good main story.

    Objectively it's a 10/10 great game. Subjectively I didn't get to enjoy 100% of it.
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  10. May 26, 2019
    10
    Was concerned about this game being overhyped boy was I wrong its the masterpiece people claim it is and more easily one of the best games ever made period.
  11. Jun 2, 2019
    6
    First, I think this game is great, but when I see other Zelda games, I have to say: they are much better than this one.
    Everything was personal to me Zelda has always been missing in this game simply.
    I loved to play through the big dungeons in the predecessors. The shrines rarely have variety are far too short, and offer no real value. The map is big, but not well filled. The only
    First, I think this game is great, but when I see other Zelda games, I have to say: they are much better than this one.
    Everything was personal to me Zelda has always been missing in this game simply.
    I loved to play through the big dungeons in the predecessors. The shrines rarely have variety are far too short, and offer no real value.
    The map is big, but not well filled. The only thing you can find are "Krogs" ... Nothing else.
    The story is good but far too short.
    Weapons break down too fast.
    Nice that Nintendo has tried something new, it's also a fantastic game, but then I say: Please next time more in the direction of a classic Zelda.
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  12. Aug 26, 2020
    10
    O melhor game do ns (Nintendo switch) Com muitas lutas do nosso querido link #notzelda
  13. Nov 18, 2019
    5
    Pretty fun once you get into it, but honestly there isn't much to love about this game. Weapons break very easily which is annoying. Combat is fun, but there isn't enough creatures to fight in my opinion. And don't get me started on guardians. They are awful. They're incredibly hard to kill, and incredibly hard not to die in the process. They target you and are very hard to get off. TheyPretty fun once you get into it, but honestly there isn't much to love about this game. Weapons break very easily which is annoying. Combat is fun, but there isn't enough creatures to fight in my opinion. And don't get me started on guardians. They are awful. They're incredibly hard to kill, and incredibly hard not to die in the process. They target you and are very hard to get off. They kill you instantly unless you have gained many hearts. Getting places for quests is hard and just annoying. There are many things while exploring that annoyingly kill you. Lightning, random stupid overpowered enemies, and being in the cold. And the rain. The rain is incredibly annoying. Technically you can climb while it's raining, but it makes you fall back every few seconds. So you have to wait if you want to climb normally. This is only some of the things that annoy me about this game. I do NOT recommend this game for the price. Expand
  14. Dec 27, 2019
    7
    It's alright. It's just not great. Also, why does sprint run out faster than climb?? Also I hate the weapon breaking mechanic. Really puts me off finishing the game.
  15. Jun 28, 2019
    10
    I love this game it is so unique and honestly that all I have to say I just love the game.
  16. Jul 18, 2019
    10
    Just wow. BOTW is THE go to open world game on the switch. Trust me, you're not gonna regret it.
  17. Jul 30, 2019
    6
    Over rated game the story is terrible and the characters are boring, worst Zelda game I’ve played and I’ve played ocarina of time, majoras mask, wind Waker, twilight princess, phantom hourglass, spirit tracks and skyward sword the game is lucky to get a 6 from me as it is missing all the things i like about Zelda games
  18. Sep 27, 2020
    10
    Breath of the wild is one of the grandest games ever. The scope of this album is far greater than most games could dream of. It's jam-packed with side quests, easter eggs, and shrines.
  19. Oct 26, 2019
    10
    Simply the best game of all time, Better than any Open world game. If you're looking for the best game of this generation, Then oh boy this game is for you.
  20. Nov 19, 2019
    6
    Es un videojuego que tiene un maravilloso diseño artístico, un mundo bastante grande que parece que está vivo y es el Zelda más grande en cuanto a producción que ha realizado Nintendo. El problema es que no tiene mucho que ver con la saga. Su banda sonora es bastante pobre (casi inexistente), la historia brilla por su ausencia, las mazmorras clásicas se han perdido, Los santuarios de esteEs un videojuego que tiene un maravilloso diseño artístico, un mundo bastante grande que parece que está vivo y es el Zelda más grande en cuanto a producción que ha realizado Nintendo. El problema es que no tiene mucho que ver con la saga. Su banda sonora es bastante pobre (casi inexistente), la historia brilla por su ausencia, las mazmorras clásicas se han perdido, Los santuarios de este juego dan bastante pena y son bien fáciles, hay poca variedad de enemigos, las misiones secundarias, son la mayoría de recadero, y aun así, te dan recompesas bastante malas. Es decir, este juego es bueno, pero como Zelda falla. Expand
  21. Jun 12, 2022
    9
    The exploration mechanics in Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild are so robust that every inch of the world can be reached. There are rewards littered all over the map, so no matter where you go, there's something waiting for you.
  22. Feb 2, 2020
    10
    Graphics: It looks like they took windwaker's graphics and twilight princess and skyward sword morphed into something truly beautiful and unique.
    Plot: The plot is amazing, but I just wish it was less simpler.
    Gameplay: You can explore the world anywhere, any part bc now you can climb anything. It is truly open world. The combat requires you to improvise , and you have so many options to
    Graphics: It looks like they took windwaker's graphics and twilight princess and skyward sword morphed into something truly beautiful and unique.
    Plot: The plot is amazing, but I just wish it was less simpler.
    Gameplay: You can explore the world anywhere, any part bc now you can climb anything. It is truly open world. The combat requires you to improvise , and you have so many options to use.
    10/10
    A must play for sure.
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  23. Nov 14, 2019
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game without a doubt is a fresh breath of air with its open world, exploration and combat, and in the first hours the game is exhilarating to play with all the different possibilities. However, once you have sunk some time into it, the game doesn't offer much depth, with the 120 shrines scattered around being fun to find, but extremely repetitive in aesthetic and gameplay. There are only 4 dungeons akin to what we are used to from the series, and they all look the same and are short and simplistic, feeling like small sidequests. The story is a bland amnesia plot and very much copies the formula we have always seen (which isn't a bad thing itself but they seemed to care about expanding the story this time around with having voice actors and a better developed world). My biggest complaint might sound petty, but the visual grey "filter" really hurts the aesthetic experience for me, and I wish they could have stuck with the colours of the E3 reveal trailer. With that said, the world itself is surprisingly well-designed, with the shrines always making you scout and wonder how to progress. I would recommend borrowing it, but keep your money for BotW 2. I trust that Nintendo will listen to feedback and improve on the numerous faults of this title. Expand
  24. Nov 19, 2019
    5
    Not great not terrible. Zelda BOTW showes tonns of useless mechanics wich are fun for first 2-3 hours and then it's a generic Ubisoft game.
  25. Jan 8, 2020
    10
    Better then Ocarina Of Time and that says alot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1!!!!
  26. Feb 10, 2020
    10
    This game is everything an open-world game should be. It looks great, it has deep mechanics, it absorbs you in its world.
  27. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    One of my Top five favorite games of all time. Interesting and captivating throughout. Not really a traditional Zelda game though.
  28. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    Much better than boring Witcher 3 ,best sandbox ever made ,Japan games is the best.
  29. Apr 24, 2023
    10
    i love this game Simply Amazing. Nuff said. This is the best game I've played in this entire generation of hardware. The game is beautiful, combat is fun, the shrines have been delightful- I'm very, very impressed.
  30. Dec 22, 2019
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild is one of the best game of series. One of best game for the Nintendo Switch/Wii u and probably the best game of decade.
    Graphics and story are not so amazing, but gameplay, music and artstyle is spectacular.
    Unmissable for the fan of the series, for the fan of nintendo, for the fan of videogames.
  31. Dec 22, 2019
    10
    I am not a big fan of long games or of fighting or of bosses or what most of most video games are like. Although that’s what this game has, I am very content with doing side quests, walking around looking for food, cooking said food, riding my horse, buying and selling things. Doing that is very relaxing and fun. Traveling from town to town whether it’s by food, horse or by beaming thereI am not a big fan of long games or of fighting or of bosses or what most of most video games are like. Although that’s what this game has, I am very content with doing side quests, walking around looking for food, cooking said food, riding my horse, buying and selling things. Doing that is very relaxing and fun. Traveling from town to town whether it’s by food, horse or by beaming there is a lot of fun. I never fought a boss and usually run pass any enemies who will eventually stop chasing you. I only fight easy enemies if they have stuff I want. So if you’re not into fighting (which this game has a lot of) you can still get away with doing very little fighting. There are a lot of other things besides fighting that you can do at a relaxing pace. This game is super long, lots of land to cover, lots of temples/puzzles to solve but definitely worth the price. Also the soundtrack and the graphics on this game is spectacular. Expand
  32. Dec 23, 2019
    10
    Dieses Spiel ist einfach ein Meisterwerk da sie so viele Dinge richtig gemacht haben.
  33. Dec 28, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My number 1 hiccup with a 10 star review is your house. 3 weapon/bow/shield slots? No more and nothing else?! Extremely ridiculous. I was hoping the expansion would extend this inventory but unfortunately not. I feel the game is just difficult enough. What I would change is the durability of just about everything, but more importantly the weapons. Numerous times I've used multiple weapons to get a weapon out of a chest or off an enemy and no matter what it wasn't worth it because the weapon breaks on one silver/gold enemy. Expand
  34. Dec 29, 2019
    9
    I loved most of this game, it is one of my favorites of all time, the gameplay is incredible, the world is one of the, if not the best worlds in gaming history, it really was worth the 6 year wait, but, there is a few cons I have to point out, I will also make a list of pros.

    Pros: Amazing gameplay, amazing world, great combat, fun to mess around in, cool physics engine, and a
    I loved most of this game, it is one of my favorites of all time, the gameplay is incredible, the world is one of the, if not the best worlds in gaming history, it really was worth the 6 year wait, but, there is a few cons I have to point out, I will also make a list of pros.

    Pros: Amazing gameplay, amazing world, great combat, fun to mess around in, cool physics engine, and a surprisingly interactive world.

    Cons: There is few cons I can say about this game, some of them are pretty major though. 1: The dungeons/divine beasts: These are terrible puzzle areas when it comes to this franchise, but I do get their main goal was making the world as interactive as possible, this also includes the bosses, they are way too easy and are a copy and paste with very minor changes. Flaw number 2: you can't change the controls: this flaw is pretty minor as the controls the game has are pretty good, but there is some changes I would do to the controls, nowadays, most single-player and multiplayer games have this feature, so it's disappointing this game didn't include it. Flaw number 3: the enemy variety: Don't get me wrong, I love this games combat, but the thing is it didn't vary much because of the lackluster enemy variety, this is also an issue as many of the enemies are a total pushover, such as ChuChus, keese, and the little stone guys (not talus, those are fun to fight). I do love fighting lynels, but it gets repetitive after a while.

    Overall, and conclusion:

    This game is one of the best games nintendo has published, and that's quite a surprise as they've published many hits. It deserved game of the year in 2017, and is a must buy if you have a switch.
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  35. Dec 29, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game ever. This is a masterpiece from Nintendo. So much to explore, so much to do. You wont regret playing it. Expand
  36. Dec 29, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really liked the game.
    The game runs at a decently smooth 30fps with almost no frame drops.

    The game look really good in my opinion and I really liked the art style of the game

    The world is so lsrge and full of stuff to do, from shrines to finding koroks and visiting towns and villages.
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  37. Dec 30, 2019
    10
    Very fun and unique take on the open world genre. Open worlds are often repetitive and unnecessary in games but with Breath of The Wild, it is incredible. The art style especially makes it look amazing. The gameplay is also fun and at no point in the game did I think it was bad, almost all levels are extremely enjoyable and leave you wanting to explore and play more.
  38. Jan 1, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego de switch actualmente, si tienes esta consola tienes que jugarlo
  39. Jan 5, 2020
    8
    Não achei um absurdo. A dificuldade de alguns puzzles faz com que qualquer adulto com o mínimo de amor próprio e que tenha algo pra fazer da vida tenha que digitar no Google a solução 5 minutos depois de começar, e eu ODEIO jogos em que você precisa usar artifícios externos (pesquisa, detonado, etc), pra mim isso tira muito da proposta de imersão (fazer sua própria jornada e etc), sei queNão achei um absurdo. A dificuldade de alguns puzzles faz com que qualquer adulto com o mínimo de amor próprio e que tenha algo pra fazer da vida tenha que digitar no Google a solução 5 minutos depois de começar, e eu ODEIO jogos em que você precisa usar artifícios externos (pesquisa, detonado, etc), pra mim isso tira muito da proposta de imersão (fazer sua própria jornada e etc), sei que nada impede a pessoa de insistir infinitamente no puzzle e resolver ele "na raça", mas convenhamos, eu, gamer raiz, tinha tempo pra isso em 2005, estudando e voltando pra casa, não hoje, com faculdade, trabalho e namorada. Sinto muito. Expand
  40. Jan 6, 2020
    10
    Was initially hesitant due to the drastic changes with dungeons and weapon degradation, but I'm glad I finally got around to playing this. Where Ocarina of Time and Twilight Princess (my previous 2 favorite Zeldas) the dungeons felt like main attractions and the overworld an afterthought, in BotW it is the reverse. And the microdungeons aren't so bad. Some of them are pretty forgettable,Was initially hesitant due to the drastic changes with dungeons and weapon degradation, but I'm glad I finally got around to playing this. Where Ocarina of Time and Twilight Princess (my previous 2 favorite Zeldas) the dungeons felt like main attractions and the overworld an afterthought, in BotW it is the reverse. And the microdungeons aren't so bad. Some of them are pretty forgettable, some of them are pretty great, and others are minibosses that serve to test skills you'll need to hone. Not since the Witcher 3 have I felt this much wonder from just walking place to place, observing the spectacular scenery and finding new optional sidequests and secret items. And traversing and interacting with the environment are way more fun in BotW than any game before it. Most freeing game I've ever played and this is going to be the hardest game to make a sequel for that anyone's ever tried. Expand
  41. Jan 6, 2020
    10
    Muy weno, llore la verdad U.U
    Que gran juego weon por la cresta ojalá salga luego el 2
  42. Jan 7, 2020
    10
    One word: masterpiece. Piece of art. Best game ever made (I've got +20 years of experience in video games). Peace.
  43. Jan 28, 2020
    10
    One of the most engaging games I've played. I always find myself spending hours on the game at a time thanks to the massive amount of stuff to do.

    Graphics and world design are spectacular. The open-world gameplay allows players to go off and see all the things that catches their eyes without dire consequences. The music felt ambient and calm which really fit in with the mood of the
    One of the most engaging games I've played. I always find myself spending hours on the game at a time thanks to the massive amount of stuff to do.

    Graphics and world design are spectacular. The open-world gameplay allows players to go off and see all the things that catches their eyes without dire consequences. The music felt ambient and calm which really fit in with the mood of the game.

    The longer you play the more apparent the flaws of the game start to appear, such as the repetitiveness in looking for shrines and korok seeds, the tediousness and low rewards of some side quests, and the lack of depth in storytelling. But these only become apparent after the main story, which takes about 50 hours to complete. Those 50 hours of fun and engaging play are more than enough to make up for the game's minor downsides.

    Really felt like Nintendo's greatest work, and is nothing short of a masterpiece
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  44. Jan 29, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game! Great feeling and atmosphere! A true feel-good-game. I really enjoyed the open world. I highly recommend this game.
  45. Jan 29, 2020
    9
    I wasn't sure how I'd feel about BOTW breaking the mold, but I found it to be beautiful and refreshing! The weapon durability sucks and the learning curve is rough, but by the end of the game, it's still so satisfying!
  46. Jan 30, 2020
    9
    Un juego de mundo abierto y fantasía muy bien desarrollado, sin dar limitaciones al jugador y con unas mecánicas muy bien implementadas.
    No es perfecto, como todos los juegos, pero el planteamiento, la libertad de juego y la inmersión en el mundo lo hacen muy entretenido y divertido hasta el punto de darle una nota de sobresaliente. Un juego indispensable de tener en tu ludoteca.
  47. Jun 26, 2023
    0
    A new evolving formula for the Legend of Zelda franchise! Does it succeed?

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

    Cons:
    - The bosses were a letdown.
    - The side quests are not that interesting.
    - Weapon durability system, not a fan of it.
  48. Feb 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely perfect. After having over 120 hours on the base game, I bought the dlc, and am on my third play through, this time on master mode. With over 200 hours, you'd think I'd be bored by now, but HELL NO this game is just so perfect! This is also the perfect example of a game that doesn't need super powerful hardware to look good, sound good, control good, and just FEEL good. Buy it. You won't regret it. (For anybody stuck on master mode trial of the sword floor ten, I have a quick guide. First, shoot the lizalfos with the bow twice in the head after first stasising him. Then sneak up to one of the others, sneak strike him, then walk to the other side. He will get up, then you can just continue endlessly sneak striking both of them till they're dead. You're welcome in advance) Expand
  49. Feb 2, 2020
    10
    It is astonishing how, despite being staunchly non-linear and open, Breath of the Wild is one of the best games I have ever played at teaching new players to play it, even people who've never played a Zelda game before. BotW deserves it's mountains of praise.
  50. Jun 26, 2021
    7
    Its a good game but i kinda hate the system with weapons/shields brakes and shatters. Realy takes the joy out of the game.
  51. Feb 3, 2020
    10
    The in-game world itself is very large and has many things to explore. There's always new things whenever I return to a place that visited before. Also, the difficulty of the game is very challenging but easy to understand after many tries. There's a lot more like the soundtrack, animation, behaviour of the NPC in-game. etc. Overall, this is the game that you might want to play at leastThe in-game world itself is very large and has many things to explore. There's always new things whenever I return to a place that visited before. Also, the difficulty of the game is very challenging but easy to understand after many tries. There's a lot more like the soundtrack, animation, behaviour of the NPC in-game. etc. Overall, this is the game that you might want to play at least once in your lifetime. Expand
  52. Feb 3, 2020
    9
    Great game! Almost everyone considers it the best N Switch game there has been. Extremely fun, great post game.
  53. Feb 3, 2020
    10
    Mi juego favorito, nada más que decir.
    El gameplay es muy bueno, con una exploración sublime
  54. Feb 4, 2020
    6
    Beautiful world with lot of variety/possibility.
    But it doesn t feel zelda, lot of useless things/zones. No dugeons!!!! I used to love those. Chests and puzzle that don't matter at all. Previous zelda u got the feel of big achievement and rewards for what you do. Here u doesn't, it s just grindy.
  55. Feb 6, 2020
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of the best video games ever made, personally, I think it’s the the second. It’s outstanding open world is the center of everything around it: the story is spread around it so you have to explore in order to find it, the collectibles are fun mini games, the combat es challenging and rewarding at first and a bit too easy towards the end, andThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of the best video games ever made, personally, I think it’s the the second. It’s outstanding open world is the center of everything around it: the story is spread around it so you have to explore in order to find it, the collectibles are fun mini games, the combat es challenging and rewarding at first and a bit too easy towards the end, and technically it’s outstanding, the art direction is the best one I have ever seen and the piano music fits perfectly with the sense of being an adventure. As a conclusion, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is 10 out of 10 game that just three years after it’s release it’s already a classic. Expand
  56. Feb 9, 2020
    10
    I´m actually playing this game now, a couple of years after release. It´s huge and never stop getting you into the game.

    The logic mechanics tells you that you could do something in several and very differents ways.

    If you´ve got a NSW, you must at least try this game.
  57. Feb 10, 2020
    10
    This may just be the best game ever made, from the visuals to the game play, this game is a dream. Before playing this i was worried, I knew critics loved this game, but this was my first Zelda game. Luckily, I was not disappointed. This game has an amazing open world that I was always dreaming of, where you aren't stuck grinding. This game also has an amazing story that makes you, theThis may just be the best game ever made, from the visuals to the game play, this game is a dream. Before playing this i was worried, I knew critics loved this game, but this was my first Zelda game. Luckily, I was not disappointed. This game has an amazing open world that I was always dreaming of, where you aren't stuck grinding. This game also has an amazing story that makes you, the player, fill out and find parts of. The controls are also amazing, with you having many ways to kill enemies. This is definitely a must play. Expand
  58. Feb 11, 2020
    10
    Just a perfect game. I mean, there is some little annoying things but they are too little to have something to say. Perfection.
  59. Feb 11, 2020
    9
    One of my favorite games and by far my Second most liked Zelda game ( sorry place one has to go to Twillight Princess ) but what will i just say more than, if you need a realy good Openworld game in a Zelda univers you have to Play Breath of the Wild !
  60. Feb 12, 2020
    9
    What are you waiting for?

    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is easily the best Nintendo Switch game of all time. It breathes in new life to the Zelda franchise. It also introduced new mechanics that were previously not found in the old games. You should NOT buy this game if:
    1) you don't want open world games. 2) you want Linear games. 3) you want short games.
  61. Mar 18, 2020
    7
    Very overrated game, good story, good gameplay but the secondary missions are boring and ripetitive, but overall, a good game
  62. Mar 25, 2020
    9
    This is a wonderful game. I'm not usually an open-world fan, but Breath of the Wild was really a breath of fresh air. The world is beautiful (if a little barren in some spots -- perhaps intentionally so), and exploring it feels great. As many have said it sets a new bar for open world titles, and the shoes will be harder to fill after Breath of the Wild. My only gripe is that there are noThis is a wonderful game. I'm not usually an open-world fan, but Breath of the Wild was really a breath of fresh air. The world is beautiful (if a little barren in some spots -- perhaps intentionally so), and exploring it feels great. As many have said it sets a new bar for open world titles, and the shoes will be harder to fill after Breath of the Wild. My only gripe is that there are no dungeons, and very few items to unlock that affect the game in any meaningful way. Side quests are usually a bit dull (at this point I feel like a lot of games just tack them on because they think they have to) but some of them are pretty good. It's hit or miss with them. Overall a great game that could benefit from just some quality of life changes and definitely some dungeons in the sequels, although I think the stand-in dungeons in the form of the giant mechanized creatures were pretty good despite how short they were. Expand
  63. Apr 8, 2020
    5
    The legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild is a beautiful game with a biodiverse open world, the different mechanics, puzzles and item combinations really add a lot to the games replayability.

    However, the difficulty spike for new comers will leave many new to the franchise frustrated, Breath of the Wild was my first Zelda game and after having to research online and figure out the back story
    The legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild is a beautiful game with a biodiverse open world, the different mechanics, puzzles and item combinations really add a lot to the games replayability.

    However, the difficulty spike for new comers will leave many new to the franchise frustrated, Breath of the Wild was my first Zelda game and after having to research online and figure out the back story to the game I spent hours playing enjoying all the little subtleties. I enjoyed most of the puzzles but couldn’t quite understand most parts of the story, I have seen other players get emotional over this beloved nostalgic series unfortunately I didn’t get swept up by it. After finishing the game I found it to have a lacklustre ending and couldn’t find anything else to keep myself really enveloped In its large open world, I found myself returning the game to the store in exchange for a different switch game.

    No doubt the soundtrack is nicely done and fits with the games aesthetic but it didn’t compel me to download it.
    I am curious for the future games of this series as it seems to be heading in a new direction.
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  64. May 1, 2020
    7
    This game is absolutely beautiful but they gameplay may be a bit boring to people who tend to find and pick out repetitiveness in games. Well-made game though. This was my first time playing a Zelda game.
  65. Sep 29, 2020
    10
    Le he echado muchísimas horas y aún me queda mucho contenido por completar. De los juegos m´ñas completos y divertidos que he jugado.

    Hay muchísimas posibilidades y cosas que hacer.
  66. May 7, 2020
    10
    I like this game because this giant world has a lot of things to do. This is my favourite switch game
  67. Jun 5, 2020
    7
    - Somewhat boring
    - No Music
    - No passion (Slow Pace)
    - Not as interesting as the old ones
    - A puzzle game!
    However, it is a good game. Worth a try! (as reviews are subjective)
  68. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    I honestly didn't understand why this game had such a high rating.
    But having played myself, I was simply delighted.
    A huge world, lots of game mechanics, interface and music, an atmosphere of adventure and exploration.
    Everything, everything in this game is wonderful.
  69. Jun 9, 2021
    6
    The spoiler alert is that there is zero plot to spoil!!!!!

    Distinctly average. Lacks any kind of strong plot, characters have little to no development, and therefor no reason to care about them. The main antagonist has no reason, and really, gives no grief to the worlds inhabitants who live a cushty life style in their unharmed cities/towns/villages (of which there are very few) The
    The spoiler alert is that there is zero plot to spoil!!!!!

    Distinctly average. Lacks any kind of strong plot, characters have little to no development, and therefor no reason to care about them. The main antagonist has no reason, and really, gives no grief to the worlds inhabitants who live a cushty life style in their unharmed cities/towns/villages (of which there are very few) The expansive open world is boring to traverse with very little to really see. Non of the extra grind for heart containers, weapons, shields etc feels compulsively like a must do! Having heard so much good about it, I’m struggling to find what game people were playing. It had a little charm, the animation and cell shaded look was, well, ok, but nothing mind blowing. In summary, a great concept that could have been stunning if the story wasn’t written by someone who quite obviously doesn’t know how to grab an audience
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  70. Oct 9, 2021
    10
    It was definitely the funniest game I've ever played. It was a creative game. Now you understand why this game is the textbook of the best game ever made. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the god of the game world.
  71. Jul 1, 2020
    5
    As far as Zelda games go this is mediocre at best. The lack of direction makes for a slow experience. The menus are cluttered. The fact that your weapons break every thirty seconds is beyond frustrating. I prefer Wind Waker over this one.
  72. Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Игра разорвала моё представление об играх! Каждому в этом мире советую в эту игру поиграть
  73. Oct 9, 2021
    10
    말이 필요없습니다. 인류 역사상 최고의 1위 게임입니다. 그냥 메타스코어 역대 평점 2위 게임입니다(2위는 젤다의전설 시간의 오카리나)
  74. Aug 6, 2020
    10
    Probably the best game I’ve played. I have played almost 150 hrs and still find or do new stuff.
  75. Jul 20, 2020
    10
    The Legend of Zelda revolucionó el mundo de los videojuegos en 1998 y en 2017 lo ha vuelto a hacer. Gracias por existir.
  76. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    I think there is not much to say about it nowadays, it's just awesome. Anyway, boss battles are kind of easy (especially Ganon, which is simply disappointing). It's a pity you can't see a clean Hyrule without evil in it, I'm sure there was a way to implement it while being able to go back and keep playing...
  77. Jul 28, 2020
    8
    Pretty good. Would have loved to have some proper dungeons and temples. There's just something missing from that normal Zelda game feel.
  78. Aug 12, 2020
    10
    This game blew my mind. It truly showcase what a genius game design mean. From immersive open world to little details of surviving. The story are very light instead the focus is "play". A definition of "system selling tittle"
  79. Mar 20, 2023
    9
    I finally got around to playing this legendary game, and it's pretty great with some caveats. BOTW is very well-executed. The combat is tight, and the sense of exploration, and delight of discovery, are unparalleled. It also shakes up the Zelda formula by bringing a lot of new concepts to the table, like difficult terrain traversal, and a large open world with high environmentI finally got around to playing this legendary game, and it's pretty great with some caveats. BOTW is very well-executed. The combat is tight, and the sense of exploration, and delight of discovery, are unparalleled. It also shakes up the Zelda formula by bringing a lot of new concepts to the table, like difficult terrain traversal, and a large open world with high environment interactivity. Fire and water follows realistic physics, so rain will form puddles and make surfaces slippery, and fire will spread to anything flammable.

    For all the progress that this game has made, there's something holding it back from being perfect. Strangely enough, BOTW actually felt too open-ended with too much added complexity. The beauty of a Zelda game is the simplicity of storyline and gameplay. The series features a streamlined experience of sharp gameplay, meaningful exploration, and minimal narrative to get in the way. It's an exercise in minimalism, and the player is always exploring, kicking ass, or moving to the next dungeon. Breath of the Wild has far more complexity than a typical Zelda game, and that's good and bad. BOTW has a lot of meandering around wondering what you're supposed to be doing next, listening to terrible NPC dialog, trying to figure out an obscure quest condition, or remembering the different possible cooking combinations to make your recipe. It is at times simultaneously perplexing and tedious.

    Also this game is really wordy. The other thing I loved about Zelda is that there are few npcs, and they barely talk. BOTW has tons of cringy NPCs, and they won't shut up. You can't tell what is important information, and what's mindless npc banter. I feel like this is another step backwards for the franchise.

    Although an objectively great game, I miss simpler Zelda games like Twilight Princess.
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  80. Dec 25, 2020
    9
    I personally do not think that this game is a 10/10, but I completely understand anyone who thinks that. The game is set in a beautiful, vast world with lots to explore and find. Breath Of The Wild has one of the best art styles and direction I have personally seen in any game. There are many different things to find, collect, or fight throughout the huge open world.

    The gameplay is
    I personally do not think that this game is a 10/10, but I completely understand anyone who thinks that. The game is set in a beautiful, vast world with lots to explore and find. Breath Of The Wild has one of the best art styles and direction I have personally seen in any game. There are many different things to find, collect, or fight throughout the huge open world.

    The gameplay is also top-notch with fun mechanics, enemies, bosses, and a fun core gameplay loop. The enormous amount of shrines dotted around the map are great places to test said gameplay mechanics as well as your puzzle solving skills, as you will need to use different mechanics you have learned throughout the game to solve a puzzle or pass a challenge.

    The game also has a somewhat simple but great and impactful narrative that I will not go to into detail of in case of spoilers.

    Overall, this is one of the best The Legend Of Zelda game ever released and one of my personal favourite games currently on the Nintendo Switch. The only reason it is not a 10 for me is because many times I have felt that weapons go through their durability far too fast, and the game does not reach a certain threshold of enjoyment for me to give it a 10. However, I still regard this game as a masterpiece and would recommend this game to anyone with a Nintendo Switch.

    9.5/10
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  81. Aug 18, 2020
    10
    Great game with harmonic mix of huge, beautiful open world and interesting puzzles. Absolutely must-have for Nintendo switch owners.
  82. Sep 9, 2020
    10
    This is indeed one of the best games i have ever played. this game has a good chunk of content to play through and is the best looking game that i own!!!
  83. Sep 16, 2020
    10
    Probably the closest humanity will come to a perfect videogame, this is the reason videogames are art
  84. Sep 23, 2020
    9
    This game is nearly perfect:
    - Beautiful open world.
    - Great controls.
    - More than 200 hrs of gameplay.
    - The story is good, not like the previous Zelda games but is fine.
    - The bosses are a bit dissapointing, I hope better ones in the sequel.
    I fell in love with this game.
  85. Sep 23, 2020
    10
    The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild es uno de los mejores juegos existentes, con una gran historia con personajes con una buena evolución, pero lo que más destaca de este gran título es su gran y extenso mundo, muchos lo consideran vacío pero está repleto de interracciones y secretos, es mundo que refleja soledad, esto lo hace de una manera espectacular debido ha que es una parte de laThe Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild es uno de los mejores juegos existentes, con una gran historia con personajes con una buena evolución, pero lo que más destaca de este gran título es su gran y extenso mundo, muchos lo consideran vacío pero está repleto de interracciones y secretos, es mundo que refleja soledad, esto lo hace de una manera espectacular debido ha que es una parte de la historia lo que lo causa, un gran juego para ser recordado por lo que es: “Una Leyenda” Expand
  86. Sep 23, 2020
    10
    Excelente narrativa, historia de personajes secundarios perfecta, introducción de nuevas mecánicas de juego, leyes de física al 100, un verdadero mundo abierto, super revolucionario en fin que se puede decir del mejor juego de la decada
  87. Sep 28, 2020
    9
    Almost perfect. This game looks incredible, especially for a handheld, you can discover something new even after hundreds of hours of playing, partially thanks to the realistic physics engine. The world feels nearly infinite, and the soundtrack, while subtle, is quite beautiful when you hear it. My only complaint is that all the shrines and divine beasts aren't the best looking to beginAlmost perfect. This game looks incredible, especially for a handheld, you can discover something new even after hundreds of hours of playing, partially thanks to the realistic physics engine. The world feels nearly infinite, and the soundtrack, while subtle, is quite beautiful when you hear it. My only complaint is that all the shrines and divine beasts aren't the best looking to begin with, and they all use the same style. That's decently minor though, and this game 100% deserves its 97. Expand
  88. Sep 24, 2020
    10
    This game manages to out perform the likes of Terraria, Minecraft, GTA, and other games in the fact that it is a true masterpiece, it is truly a combination of the open world and compelling fights and story that make this the best game of the century thus far. The music adds a whole extra layer of immersion onto the game as well. The people who are giving this game a terrible rating areThis game manages to out perform the likes of Terraria, Minecraft, GTA, and other games in the fact that it is a true masterpiece, it is truly a combination of the open world and compelling fights and story that make this the best game of the century thus far. The music adds a whole extra layer of immersion onto the game as well. The people who are giving this game a terrible rating are being extremely biased and not looking at the game for what it truly is, a work of beautiful art. Expand
  89. Sep 30, 2020
    10
    Finally got a chance to play Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild and after 2 weeks, I am still loving it. 120 shrine puzzle challenges. That open world is done right imo and the weapons and combos and it just makes you understand you cant fight everything all the time. Every blade of grass and tree and mineral and element can be manipulated, plus an extensive cooking system I amFinally got a chance to play Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild and after 2 weeks, I am still loving it. 120 shrine puzzle challenges. That open world is done right imo and the weapons and combos and it just makes you understand you cant fight everything all the time. Every blade of grass and tree and mineral and element can be manipulated, plus an extensive cooking system I am discovering all kinds of gourmet meals. You can hit a tree, grab a fallen limb at it on fire and then light town lanterns it's just the best. Paragliding and rock climbing, swimming, and archery plus a wildlife camera mode and wild horses to find and sneak up on and tame. hrika Marie for transition back into the world. Masterpiece game. 11/10 Expand
  90. May 21, 2021
    8
    This is an overall excellent game and if you love exploration then you should definitely play it. However, I strongly believe that it is time for the UN Security Council to take action and ban weapon durability in video games. The lackluster weapon durability system completely invalidates the game's reward system and nearly ruins the experience. The UN needs to act now before other gamesThis is an overall excellent game and if you love exploration then you should definitely play it. However, I strongly believe that it is time for the UN Security Council to take action and ban weapon durability in video games. The lackluster weapon durability system completely invalidates the game's reward system and nearly ruins the experience. The UN needs to act now before other games fall prey to similar weapon durability mechanics. Expand
  91. Jun 10, 2021
    10
    Este juego es lo mas cercano a la perfección que he jugado, 865 horas solo en mi partida principal son testigos de que este juego es maravilloso, aunque lo que mas brilla son sus mecánicas y el gigantesco mapa lleno de vida que tiene la historia y los personajes son también muy buenos, no tiene puntos negativos en realidad, es un juego muy redondo repleto de mecánicas y detallesEste juego es lo mas cercano a la perfección que he jugado, 865 horas solo en mi partida principal son testigos de que este juego es maravilloso, aunque lo que mas brilla son sus mecánicas y el gigantesco mapa lleno de vida que tiene la historia y los personajes son también muy buenos, no tiene puntos negativos en realidad, es un juego muy redondo repleto de mecánicas y detalles fascinantes, incluso con años de jugarlo a diario sigo descubriendo cosas nuevas, ya sea recetas animales o partes del mapa que no había visto, es definitivamente mi juego favorito y decir que esta recomendado se quedaría corto Expand
  92. Jun 6, 2021
    10
    THIS is Zelda. It doesn't really matter what kind of game you like. You will enjoy this. Well. Maybe if you only like violent zombie shooty bloody gutsy games. There's so much content and the sense of freedom and magic is unrivaled. If you haven't played this, you kinda really have to.
  93. Jun 21, 2021
    10
    A perfect game in every way. I'm not exaggerating, every piece of criteria for a good game is here, replayability, story and lore, gameplay, graphics, and combat.
  94. Jan 14, 2022
    5
    OK....What is the hype about? I finshed it and did almost all the side quests and i am still let down. Zelda games are my life and have been since 89 when i was 5. There is next to nothing for a story and Zelda Games always have a great story. The weapon system is a joke. Yes its Pretty and has a large open world but its boring. PLZ....with the next BOTW PLZ have a strory worthOK....What is the hype about? I finshed it and did almost all the side quests and i am still let down. Zelda games are my life and have been since 89 when i was 5. There is next to nothing for a story and Zelda Games always have a great story. The weapon system is a joke. Yes its Pretty and has a large open world but its boring. PLZ....with the next BOTW PLZ have a strory worth something and make it feel like a good Zelda game. So many better games then this. Expand
  95. Jul 3, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. BoTW is an amazing game. It's a very expansive open-world game that you can play at your own pace. It has hours of content and more with the DLC. The combat is fun, but when a weapon breaks mid-combat it's not satisfying. The game makes itself incredibly fun with things like runes. The main story is pretty much that of any Zelda game, Zelda gets captured by Ganon and it's your job to save her. The main boss of the game is slightly underwhelming and way too easy compared to bosses like Thunderblight Ganon. However, it is a truly amazing game. Expand
  96. Jul 26, 2021
    10
    Breathtaking game, every dollar invested (included DLC) will be the best decision in your live
  97. Oct 7, 2021
    9
    I had never played a Zelda game before BOTW. Open world is fun and exciting, different weapons, arrows, and ways to employ them is a good time. Clearly a work of art, but weirded out by some of the other commenters bringing a religious zeal to the reviews section. Let's all settle down.
  98. Jun 8, 2023
    3
    One of the most disappointing games of all times for me. I can't understand how people love it so much. Graphics are terrible, gameplay is boring and combat is soulsborne. You die all the time by stupid enemies you should be able to face as part of the story, just because you didn't parry exactly on time or wasn't using the correct potion. The game does not respect your time. It is quiteOne of the most disappointing games of all times for me. I can't understand how people love it so much. Graphics are terrible, gameplay is boring and combat is soulsborne. You die all the time by stupid enemies you should be able to face as part of the story, just because you didn't parry exactly on time or wasn't using the correct potion. The game does not respect your time. It is quite common to get to places you can't defeat at that time, then you have to walk, walk, and walk more and grind, grind and grind more so you have to walk again and find other places you're not leveled up to face and then maybe you will be able to defeat the enemy from the befinning. It is almost a sin to dislike this game amongst the fanboys, but really one of the worst games I've ever played. And I gave it a second chance. Expand
  99. May 31, 2022
    7
    Bought my Switch this year and decide to start my journey with Zelda.

    Well, it's a very great game to begin with. Kind of slow at start because the game set you free from the beginning which you need to learn some of the mechanics by yourself and how things work as well as variation with the combat strategy and how you can utilize your abilities. But, it's the charm of the game and its
    Bought my Switch this year and decide to start my journey with Zelda.

    Well, it's a very great game to begin with. Kind of slow at start because the game set you free from the beginning which you need to learn some of the mechanics by yourself and how things work as well as variation with the combat strategy and how you can utilize your abilities. But, it's the charm of the game and its amazing experience.

    Hyrule is big and I cannot say its filled with a lot of monster or collectibles but at the same time its not an empty open world, so it's still a pleasing experience to explore the world. Speaking of exploration, all features that necessary for exploring is absolutely well design. Paraglider, climbing mechanic, wind mechanic, mount horse or other animals in the world, etc is just feels right and great.

    Texture of the game kind of low but overall graphics still great, probably its due to the FPS concern as I've rarely experience frame rate drop but there's a consistent FPS drop on Korok Forest, don't know why (too many trees?)

    SInce its my first Zelda game I should say the story is good, linear and quite simple to understand the whole point of the game. Hope they can shake things up with the narrative on the upcoming Zelda BOTW.

    Here comes the point where I just can't stand these issue which I cannot rate this game 10/10. The first 1 point deduction is because:
    - Weapon Durability = Perfectly Great Feature but wish they add feature to fix the weapon or add smithing feature for us to enhance its durability. Going into Shrine "Test of Strength" is the best example how this feature ruins the experience. You are winning but your weapon cannot keep up with it so you end up losing because you broke all your weapon before defeating the guardian.

    - Rain = Understandable for weather features but somehow rain has become an obstacle or disaster in Hyrule. How come it got rain everyday? Luckily there's no rain in Goron

    - Healing = Can you add just one UI to accommodate a fast healing process? I don't mean it need to be a primary feature but just add it as an option because I do understand the advantage of pausing the game and heal yourself but at the same time I think its better to keep the flow of the combat keep flowing without any interruption from the healing process.

    The other 2 POINTS DEDUCTION is because the COMBAT MECHANICS!!
    - Lock-on Design = Nintendo, please fire whoever come up with this Lock-on Design. I know you don't want to ruin your fragile analog but what the hell you use "ZL" for lock on. And to complement that, the range to lock-on your enemy is way too short. Whenever I press "ZL" it keeps resetting my camera instead of locking on enemy. The fight with Naboris become a nightmare because of this.

    - Weapons Swap = The animation to swap your weapon is too long, I keep dying to Naboris because my weapons are broken and it takes way too much time to swap or take another weapon (not to mention if you use a heavy weapon, disaster). To fix this you can run towards the enemy and press the attack button to unsheathe your weapon right away without waiting for the animation.

    Well believe me, there's way too many features and things to talk about Zelda BOTW and overall its just a magnificent and amazing game. They just need to make the combat more fluid and fix that lock-on feature, please.
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  100. May 26, 2023
    10
    An Artistic Masterpiece.
    Breath of the Wild has the most enjoyable Open World I've ever explored in a videogame, I've played the game for hundreds of hours and I enjoyed every single second of it.
    It's a very rewarding experience, and the world is absolutely massive with so many secrets and details, everything works as intended, which results in a masterfully crafted world full of
    An Artistic Masterpiece.
    Breath of the Wild has the most enjoyable Open World I've ever explored in a videogame, I've played the game for hundreds of hours and I enjoyed every single second of it.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Final Rating: "Masterpiece" ~ 10/10.
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Metascore
97

Universal acclaim - based on 109 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Negative: 0 out of 109
  1. 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.
  2. Aug 30, 2017
    100
    Breath of the Wild is a masterpiece.
  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]