The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20981 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 1,975 out of 20981
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  1. AndreDeDe
    Jul 27, 2023
    0
    Esse jogo é incrível, a exploração nele é muito satisfatória, casa cantinho vc pode achar algo.
    Sementes escondidas, armas ponto pra evoluir personagem.
    Modo foto incrível, da vontade de sair tirando foto de tudo.
    Ele pode até não ser o jogo mais bonito de todo século, mas é um dos mais divertidos.
    Mas sem ptbr.
  2. Pepe6699
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    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
  3. asimmov
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Не знаю как у Нинтендо это удается, на первый взгляд в игре огромные пустые пространства и не так много побочных квестов, но несмотря на это в этом мире хочется жить и исследовать его вдоль и поперек.
  4. Xyle
    Jul 20, 2023
    1
    Open World: The Game
    This game is simply dreadful and encompasses all the things I hate about open world games, while adding a few other game mechanics that only make the game worse. The game started out okay but once I got out of the tutorial area things went downhill quickly. Any attempts to further progress the story was met with a swift end by any number of enemies that will one shot    Open World: The Game
    This game is simply dreadful and encompasses all the things I hate about open world games, while adding a few other game mechanics that only make the game worse. The game started out okay but once I got out of the tutorial area things went downhill quickly. Any attempts to further progress the story was met with a swift end by any number of enemies that will one shot you and you will randomly encounter these enemies just trying to get from point A to point B. Getting more hearts and stamina in this game is a chore. You have to complete a trial which you have to find first just out in the wild with no real easy way to locate them. Then you have to complete 4 of them to get 1 more heart or a minimal increase to links stamina wheel. I lost my patience doing these trials really quickly. Link needs stamina to pretty much do anything running, swimming and climbing all consume stamina and Link has so very little of it that trying to get anywhere takes so long that I would just rather turn the game off. There is cooking in this game because of course. Cooking is also an activity that takes forever. You first have to find a cooking pot and ingredients again randomly out in the wild. You then have to navigate some menus before adding ingredients one at a time to links hands before tossing the ingredients in the cooking pot which the ingredients will dance around for a bit before you get the meal you cooked. The meal you cook typically gives you health or stamina and thats pretty much it. It all just wastes your time everything in this game is just a waste of your time. There is a weapon durability system that is awful makes me not even really want to fight anything. The only thing enemies drop are monster parts that can be used in cooking to make elixirs that give you buffs. No recovery hearts. No rupees. No anything that I play The Legend of Zelda games for. There are certain areas that you cant go to without appropriate clothing or food buffs because the areas are to hot or to cold. Just a very unfun game. I tried doing some sidequests but the only rewards I got were weapons and shields. Since these shatter like glass anytime I try to use them I just didnt bother anymore. Returned the game for a refund after playing for roughly 8 hours and the only reason I'm not giving the game a 0/10 is because the game works and the graphics are actually pretty nice. Everything else about Breath of the Wild is terrible.    … Expand
  5. mauretor
    Jul 22, 2022
    10
    A game changing, a new open world that relies you to do what you want, where you want and a amazing storytelling that brings you inside the character. Several weapon, bows, suits that change the gameplay completely. Definitely a must play
  6. RarePeanuts21
    Apr 21, 2023
    0
    The game is just fun
    Coming from someone who is only 15 hours into the game
    There is so much to do in the open world, so many places and landmarks to visit that it can kind of feel overwhelming in a very good way. The combat is simple but very satisfying to master with different weapon types which are used in different situations such as a a sword and shield which lets you deal damage    The game is just fun
    Coming from someone who is only 15 hours into the game

    There is so much to do in the open world, so many places and landmarks to visit that it can kind of feel overwhelming in a very good way.
    The combat is simple but very satisfying to master with different weapon types which are used in different situations such as a a sword and shield which lets you deal damage while being able to block and dodge attacks, a spear which needs both hands, provides a faster attack speed and further range but can not block attacks and a heavy weapon which is slow and deals a lot of damage but leaves you open to attacks.
    Overall the game is fun as hell and is well worth the money and is deserving of all the praise it gets    … Expand
  7. TheNapol
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    This game is unlike any experience I’ve had up until this point. I played this game a few years ago, dropped it, and picked it up again. I have t even fully beaten the game yet, but I already know that this game is amazing and worthy of a 10/10. The world is so huge, yet looks so good despite being on the switch for its entire life. The look and feel of this game has never been replicatedThis game is unlike any experience I’ve had up until this point. I played this game a few years ago, dropped it, and picked it up again. I have t even fully beaten the game yet, but I already know that this game is amazing and worthy of a 10/10. The world is so huge, yet looks so good despite being on the switch for its entire life. The look and feel of this game has never been replicated ever on the switch. This game’s aesthetic and graphics looks miles better above other open world games like Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and Sonic Frontiers that came out nearly 6 years after this game came out. The combat system is also so fleshed out! The staffs are so fun, and the runes are the cherry on top of this giant $100,000 MrBeast golden banana sundae. I’m exited for the sequel as it fixing my main issues with the game with the new runes. It fixes the item durability, and scaling giant mountains that take 5 years to climb. Although rain sucks though. I hate the rain. All my homies hate the rain. Also, shrine are great, but I hate some of these like the dueling peaks shrines. I hated them. I also hate the fact that you can’t max out both stamina and hearts without glitches. This just gives people FOMO on whichever stat you don’t max out. Other than those issues, 11/10

    Edit: so now, I’ve finished the game. I’m working on %100ing this game, but it’s kinda hard because of the koroks. Koroks are pretty useful early on when you could trade them in for inventory spaces, and hetsu’s gift is pretty funny, but it’s kinda just a waste of time getting all of the koroks. I also bought the DLC, and yeah, it’s pretty fun and heart warming. I still stand by my rating, even after I completed the game.    … Expand
  8. Samwisethesmall
    Apr 13, 2023
    10
    Play the game man. Don't have a switch? Get one. Though I always end up throwing away weapons because of inventory space.
  9. Gamer420
    Apr 25, 2023
    9
    A masterpiece! I played this on the switch when it came out, then emulated it on CEMU with a 60fps and it was amazing. Would highly recommend people do that.

    The game has an open world, that doesn't guide you, or tells you what to do, but rather allows you to do or go anywhere. There is ton of content to explore and see. The reason I give it a 9/10 instead of 10/10 is simply because    A masterpiece! I played this on the switch when it came out, then emulated it on CEMU with a 60fps and it was amazing. Would highly recommend people do that.

    The game has an open world, that doesn't guide you, or tells you what to do, but rather allows you to do or go anywhere. There is ton of content to explore and see. The reason I give it a 9/10 instead of 10/10 is simply because some mini-dungeons are kind of meh, and I think there is too many of them. Also mandatory montion-control dungeons are a reason enough by themselves to take off a point.    … Expand
  10. saltysurprise
    May 23, 2023
    0
    cant pet dog...............................................................
  11. koart
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Best open world game EVER. Nintendo redefines gaming once again. Speechless. Its head and shoulders better than ANYTHING ive played in the last 20 years. A breath of fresh air from all those playstation shooters and ripoffs that dominate todays market. Thank you, Nintendo.
  12. amvmartin
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Amazing game, best Zelda everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
  13. jmaxhulst
    Mar 9, 2017
    6
    Very mediocre game, extremely unnecessary large boring open world, shrines are way to simple and it just seems outdated. .
  14. Xenth
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Truly a Masterpiece. Having played over 20 hours now, I can honestly say that i have not experienced a better crafted or simply more fun gaming experience.
  15. EL-MiNiO
    Mar 6, 2017
    8
    Good game but it's definitely not 98!!!!
    + Good game play
    + Amazing puzzle
    +Lot of things to do in game
    - Frame drop issue (20 fps is not playable!! C'mon Nintendo -.-)
    - No voice acting most of the time, you have to read the texts (Almost feels like you are playing an indie game)
    - Disappointed graphics
  16. Matsepulveda
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Simplemente una OBRA MAESTRA.
    Nintendo ha demostrado una vez más que juegos con grandes presupuesto basados solamente en la potencia gráfica hay por montones, pero sólo uno es LEYENDA.
    Gracias Nintendo
  17. ivanhellsing
    Mar 6, 2017
    7
    Im playing on Wii U, and i have to say, this is not ALL what they are saying. Just finished Witcher 3 and this dont come close. I really think that Nintendo paid some reviews, cuz i cant see the 10/10 on this game.
    Many drops of framerate, poor grafics, bleached colours does't surprise me at all.
  18. tdub154420
    Mar 29, 2017
    6
    Gameplay hours does not equal a good game. Neither does freedom or a good physics engine. These are novelties, or components, of what can make a good game. But you take these things away from BOTW and there's not as much there as other Zelda games. I'll admit, I'm in the minority, but I personally don't care much for open world games, and I don't like RPG's. I do love Zelda though.Gameplay hours does not equal a good game. Neither does freedom or a good physics engine. These are novelties, or components, of what can make a good game. But you take these things away from BOTW and there's not as much there as other Zelda games. I'll admit, I'm in the minority, but I personally don't care much for open world games, and I don't like RPG's. I do love Zelda though. Ocarina of Time is the best game of all time, and Link's last outing in a Link Between Worlds was nothing short of pure genius. I even liked Skyward Sword a lot. But those games were about varied gameplay and puzzle solving. In prior Zelda's there were constantly new items and abilities that would change the gameplay. Getting the hookshot didn't just change where you could go but it changed how you could solve puzzles, how you could travel, and how you could fight in a way that made the game feel slightly different once you got the hookshot. There isn't that varied gameplay in this entry. There's something to be said for having all your abilities available so soon in the game and being able to travel wherever you want immediately, but they did sacrifice gameplay variation for this. From start to finish the gameplay never really changes or is varied much, and that is very different from any other Zelda. I did mention earlier that I like puzzle solving elements of Zelda games, and that is what is very good about this game. Previous Zelda's often only had one way to solve a puzzle, this games unique physics engine has made it so you can solve a puzzle in a variety of ways. That is very cool. But it takes 35 minutes to traverse to the puzzle because along the way you break 1 shield and 3 swords, have to cook 3 meals and die Dark Souls style 4 times from random enemy camps. This thing is a time pit, and not in a way that I like. Skyward Sword had varying temples and lands that were very artistically inspired. Breath of the Wild is inspired not by art, but by nature. And I can understand that appeal, but the flashy, highly stylized and varying elements of Skyward Sword appealed to me a lot more. I wanted to like this game, but I'm nearing the end I just haven't found it as enjoyable as any Zelda I've played before it. A miss from Nintendo in my book.… Expand
  19. banda89
    Mar 7, 2017
    6
    Let's break it down. This games is FUN! But to call the best game ever made? Not even close, hell i wouldn't even place in my top ten favorite games. Now, this game doesn't bring anything new to the game, fanboys and critics seem to forget that things this game has, older games have already done it.
    Graphics are gorgeous, but dull at the same time. Inventory system is tedious.
    To me it's    Let's break it down. This games is FUN! But to call the best game ever made? Not even close, hell i wouldn't even place in my top ten favorite games. Now, this game doesn't bring anything new to the game, fanboys and critics seem to forget that things this game has, older games have already done it.
    Graphics are gorgeous, but dull at the same time. Inventory system is tedious.
    To me it's just a game to enjoy and have a good 2 hour session getting home from work. Not bad, but not that good.    … Expand
  20. mzn_fabio
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    This game is a masterpiece, people are just salty because this game is exclusive for Nintendo platforms.
    The user-score is clearly being downvoted with "0/10 scores" by Xbox, Playstation and PC fanboys. Breath of the Wild is the fourth highest rated game (by critics) EVER. It's clearly NOT a "0/10".
  21. Firenation78
    Mar 4, 2017
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un juego bastante divertido si te gusta explorar un mundo abierto gigantesco y bellísimo pero tristemente pierde la esencia de lo que es legend of zelda. El juego abandona la mecánica de templos que a distinguido a la saga todos estos años y los replaza por los shirines que son mini mazmorras repetitivas y monótonas, las armas se destruyen muy rápido incluso la espada maestra se agota lo que como fan de la saga me parece un falta de respeto hacia la misma, y por último la música es muy mediocre comparado con lo que nos tiene acostumbrado un juego de Zelda. En resumen un juego divertido pero como fan de Zelda me decepcionó bastante.… Expand
  22. geodeath
    Mar 9, 2017
    6
    Blows my mind, how many people give this a 10/10. It has serious flaws. I never read reviews or watch trailers because i prefer to play a game myself but in this case, if i knew what it is about, i would never have bought a switch and zelda on day 1, but would rather wait for mario first.

    First of all, the game has a few serious flaws: 1. ALL EQUIPMENT BREAKS. Yes, you heard that    Blows my mind, how many people give this a 10/10. It has serious flaws. I never read reviews or watch trailers because i prefer to play a game myself but in this case, if i knew what it is about, i would never have bought a switch and zelda on day 1, but would rather wait for mario first.

    First of all, the game has a few serious flaws:

    1. ALL EQUIPMENT BREAKS. Yes, you heard that right. EVERY SINGLE thing you will ever equip, weapon, shield or arrow WILL BREAK REALLY REALLY quickly. To give you a quick example a NEW just picked up weapon of any kind, let's say a sword (metal), WILL BREAK and will be discarded and not able to be repaired at most after killing 2 enemies. Read that again: to beat a mob of let's say 5-6 enemies (and it is quite common for them to mob like that, usually 3-6) you WILL HAVE to equip 2-3 weapons. You think i am crazy? Try to find youtube videos about it. BEFORE YOU BUY IT.

    This issue alone is so infuriating that makes me want to sell my copy and not play it altogether until they fix it with a patch. I understand the idea here is to introduce weapon degradation but you cannot repair anything and the degradation happens IMMEDIATELY. I like the degradation as it happens e.g. on Dying Light! Here it is a real nightmare and makes the game a hoarding exercise.

    2. Believe it or not, if you want to restore energy (your heart meter) you have to COOK. You have to actually remember recipes and find pots scattered around the open world to cook elixirs and foods to carry around. If you simply eat the raw materials you only get half a heart to a heart. They turned an adventure game into a SURVIVALIST game. Dear lord!!

    3. They really wanted to one-up the open world games by showing they can do it. The bad thing is they WAY overdid it. The world is exceptionally large, to the point where it is uselessly so. I can easily run for 5-10 minutes without encountering a SINGLE THING AT ALL. Yes, the environment is nice and all, but it is also repetitive. At the end of the day, is the size that matters or if the locations stuck to your mind because they were important and nice? They just wanted to boast about the size of the world. Good Nintendo, good. We knew you can make the world large. Now, make it interesting please?

    4. All of the classic Zelda stuff are missing: hookshot, boomerang, etc etc etc. Somehow, all weapons are not breakable really easily, arrows run out like farts, yet bombs are not a rune, so infinite? lol

    5. NO DUNGEONS! The one thing this series was known for, the clever dungeons, some of which were real mind crackers to solve, are not there anymore. In their place, are **** 2 minute "shrines" that give you some orbs that you can exchange for heart containers or stamina boosters. NO DUNGEONS!!!!!!

    By all means, this is not a bad game at all. It is just an OK game. If you have a WiiU, get it. If you have to buy a switch to play this DO NOT DO IT unless you read all the non 10/10 opinions here and check videos and the faqs. I did the same and am supremely disappointed by this.

    This is not Nintendo. This is not Zelda at all. It feels like a mix of Far cry/Witcher/Dying Light that tries to do everything but fails to do well in all aspects. Nintendo simply over-reached and did not manage to get to the level of quality we expected.

    Now, for the good parts:

    1. It is nice that the environment plays a big role. For example, when it is raining, you cannot climb some walls or you can be struck by lightning. The environment is very nicely thought out.

    2. Although the graphics are nowhere near other current gen titles, you cannot blame how good they are for the hardware they run on. The world is beautiful and vast, if bland.

    3. You get a nice sense of being out, it is quite beautiful in that way if you like exploration.

    4. You can play this on the go!

    Please, take this review seriously. This is coming from a 35 year old gamer, having played all consoles and games from the Atari 2600 to the Switch & Ps4 Pro. I have no bias towards Nintendo, actually it is my favourite company, but they do seem to tend to get all the wrong decisions lately.

    I am afraid to say that i am much more inspired by Horizon than Zelda and it is a crying shame. If only they took care to address the few things i am mentioning (or even provide them as options!) then we would be talking about GOTY. In it's current state, GOTY will only be because of bias or because Nintendo needs a kick and everybody is hyped.

    Sorry Nintendo.

    You blew it!    … Expand
  23. erwin_68
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Its pathetic to see all the ps4 owners giving this game a 0 just because they cant enjoy it on their system.
    People who just cant admit that Nintendo is a great developer that makes great games.How come there is 300 below-five critics in the release date? We should all enjoy video-games no matter the console their in, I don't have a playstation4 but I still think its got great games like    Its pathetic to see all the ps4 owners giving this game a 0 just because they cant enjoy it on their system.
    People who just cant admit that Nintendo is a great developer that makes great games.How come there is 300 below-five critics in the release date? We should all enjoy video-games no matter the console their in, I don't have a playstation4 but I still think its got great games like blood born or uncharted.    … Expand
  24. bishopknight
    Mar 16, 2017
    10
    Game is amazing. It doesnt hold your hand. It lets the player figure things out, which I love. It's HARD and it should be! It's Zelda, which originally was HARD as well. I will say, one minor thing is that there are not tons of monsters in the game, a lot use the same type like the moblins but again im nitpicking on an otherwise flawless game. 10/10
  25. HeyItsGabe
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Breath Of The Wild expands on the Zelda formula, giving us the freedom to go anywhere and do anything. This game's environment was fun to roam around. Not once was I bored walking around. Everywhere I went I found something that was interesting to me. Overall, a fun experience Zelda fans will love
  26. GuilhermeZSW
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    The best Zelda i've played in my whole life! The graphics, history, soundtrack omg it's all so fantastic and amazing! My favorite Zelda was Majora's Mask, but Breath of the Wild is so much better. Worth every time playing!! Must buy for Nintendo Switch... or Wii U.
  27. ihatecheez
    May 10, 2017
    5
    breath of the broken weapon, crappy controls, barely any story and repetitive gameplay. nintendo should stop relying on gimmicks and should focus on whats become industry standards
  28. RamboDash
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    I didn't feel qualified to do a review until I was well versed in this game. I'm 96 hours in. I've done almost everything but the final boss. Here's my take.

    The combat is well done, extremely difficult game for the first 20 hours (went straight to gerudo). Fairy fountains, shrines & main quest can keep you busy AND ENTERTAINED for dozens of hours. I have yet to get honestly bored of    I didn't feel qualified to do a review until I was well versed in this game. I'm 96 hours in. I've done almost everything but the final boss. Here's my take.

    The combat is well done, extremely difficult game for the first 20 hours (went straight to gerudo). Fairy fountains, shrines & main quest can keep you busy AND ENTERTAINED for dozens of hours. I have yet to get honestly bored of this game. Excellent music, minimalistic.

    Bad: fps can drop on wiiu, difficulty.

    This DOES deserve 9-10.    … Expand
  29. b0xx3r
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Many reviews have already said it, just here to submit my rating without copying the same thing but need to type something for the character limit....
  30. Suloly
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    Un gran juego, con infinitas posibilidades, donde apetece pararse y observar.. por ahora el mejor Zelda al que he jugado! Me gusta también que se pueda jugar en cualquier parte, cuando quieras y como quieras!
  31. nando_u
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    MASTERPIECE! OBRA DE ARTE em formato de jogo. Um jogo lapidado, pensado em todos os aspectos mecânicos e visuais, realmente é uma obra de arte jogável, você para pelos cenários para ficar admirando a luz dando vida aos gramados, arvores e cenários. Um mundo riquíssimo, lindamente projetado com o melhor que a tecnologia pode proporcionar. Um estilo visual agradável e orgânico, esse é oMASTERPIECE! OBRA DE ARTE em formato de jogo. Um jogo lapidado, pensado em todos os aspectos mecânicos e visuais, realmente é uma obra de arte jogável, você para pelos cenários para ficar admirando a luz dando vida aos gramados, arvores e cenários. Um mundo riquíssimo, lindamente projetado com o melhor que a tecnologia pode proporcionar. Um estilo visual agradável e orgânico, esse é o estilo da nintendo em seus jogos. Um jogo para ficar semanas e até meses para ser explorado, em cada detalhe. Uma experiência única! Obrigado Nintendo por fazer um jogo desses, valeu cada dia de espera!… Expand
  32. weltensturm
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    In this instance it is wise to think of what it is, not what it is not. Coming from other Zelda titles things may be missing, but there are more than enough other things making up for that. Oh man it's glorious.
  33. Robed_Joe
    Mar 5, 2017
    9
    First of all, ignore the trolls that are running amok trying to lower the rating score of the game for whatever reason.

    Anyways, this has been one of the best Zelda games since Link to the Past. It feels like Nintendo peeked out their windows and saw the progress and concepts used by other open-world games. Then they took the concepts they liked, went back to Zelda's roots, and added in    First of all, ignore the trolls that are running amok trying to lower the rating score of the game for whatever reason.

    Anyways, this has been one of the best Zelda games since Link to the Past. It feels like Nintendo peeked out their windows and saw the progress and concepts used by other open-world games. Then they took the concepts they liked, went back to Zelda's roots, and added in their Nintendo magic to breathe new life to the standard 3-D Zelda formula. There are a few cons like minor frame-rate drops around tall grass, but overall the game has so far offered great story, gameplay, and music.    … Expand
  34. Ranzak88
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Normalmente este tipo de juegos me cansan o me aburren, mundo abierto, demasiados sitios a los que ir, pero este no, voy haciendo lo que me parece y hay muchísimas cosas por hacer, recolectar, craftear, recetas, explorar, etc.
    Se ha criticado mucho el apartado gráfico y a mi la verdad me sorprende gratamente ver que en verdad no es así, es una pasada y más aún ver de lo que en verdad    Normalmente este tipo de juegos me cansan o me aburren, mundo abierto, demasiados sitios a los que ir, pero este no, voy haciendo lo que me parece y hay muchísimas cosas por hacer, recolectar, craftear, recetas, explorar, etc.
    Se ha criticado mucho el apartado gráfico y a mi la verdad me sorprende gratamente ver que en verdad no es así, es una pasada y más aún ver de lo que en verdad Switch es capaz.    … Expand
  35. yungkirb
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Very well thought out title. Hours upon hours of gameplay that offers unique encounters every turn. Random monsters, new weapons, different materials, and new mechanics that must be implemented to be successful. I have 2 other friends who play the game; we talk often and none of us have had the exact same experiences so far. I traveled East to begin, another South, the other to the West.Very well thought out title. Hours upon hours of gameplay that offers unique encounters every turn. Random monsters, new weapons, different materials, and new mechanics that must be implemented to be successful. I have 2 other friends who play the game; we talk often and none of us have had the exact same experiences so far. I traveled East to begin, another South, the other to the West. Each of us discovering something new and struggling to hold back from spoiling it to the others. Looking forward to further opportunities and experiences this refreshing game will surely offer.… Expand
  36. Funposting
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Surprisingly fantastic, despite fairly basic combat. The exploration aspect is far better than just about any open world game available, especially recently. The lack of a postgame after beating the final boss is a complaint of mine, however.… Expand
  37. reconscout
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    You can swim up waterfalls. You can climb almost every wall. Seriously, I'm a bit disappointed with the graphics but the gameplay is extremely fun. You can't say that about a lot of games. I've literally spent hours in the opening area, taking on Bokoblin camps and exploring the shrines. I love the combat variety. Bomb, Ice, Fire arrows. Thunder swords/spears. Remote Bombs. The combat isYou can swim up waterfalls. You can climb almost every wall. Seriously, I'm a bit disappointed with the graphics but the gameplay is extremely fun. You can't say that about a lot of games. I've literally spent hours in the opening area, taking on Bokoblin camps and exploring the shrines. I love the combat variety. Bomb, Ice, Fire arrows. Thunder swords/spears. Remote Bombs. The combat is so much more in depth compared to past Zelda titles. Definitely one of the greatest games I've ever played.… Expand
  38. PokeLink64
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    First off, this is NOT BIAS. It's not my fault that most Zelda games are amazing. Besides, Breath of the Wild is a very different Zelda game.
    AND I HAVE PLAYED THE FRICKING GAME
    If you are gonna write a review for a video game, fricking play it first. And play it until you beat it. Unless it's a very long game like this one, then you should at least beat all the main dungeons, go to all    First off, this is NOT BIAS. It's not my fault that most Zelda games are amazing. Besides, Breath of the Wild is a very different Zelda game.
    AND I HAVE PLAYED THE FRICKING GAME
    If you are gonna write a review for a video game, fricking play it first. And play it until you beat it. Unless it's a very long game like this one, then you should at least beat all the main dungeons, go to all the towers, play for over 50 hours or something like that. Who knows, the game could get better.
    And I don't care if you're defending a game I love without playing it or not, JUST PLAY THE GAME FIRST, PLEASE
    Okay, here we go.

    Graphics: "Oh my, it's not 4K. Oh my gosh, the textures are so flat. Zelda's a*s isn't that great."
    No. The game looks beautiful. Why? BECAUSE IT DOESN'T FRICKING LOOK LIKE THE GOD DA*N REAL WORLD!
    If you WANT great graphics, watch a fricking movie, look at some pictures, GO FOR A WALK.
    Breath of the Wild's art style is amazing. DO YOU SEE THAT GRASS? AND THE SUN ON THE GRASS AND THE WATER AT SOME TIMES CAN BE SO FRICKING BEAUTIFUL OH MY GOD
    But yeah, some textures are flat, BUT YOU ONLY NOTICE THEM IF YOU TRY TO NOTICE THEM
    9.7 out of 10 for graphics.

    Music: Uh... Yeah, there isn't much. But it fits the game so well. And you could always play your own music with your phone or something.
    Most "songs" can be forgetable, but some are pretty great. Like the overworld boss themes.
    And the two trailer themes are FRICKING BEAUTIFUL
    8.4 out of 10 for music, because not much music fits the game pretty well.

    Story: Don't ask me lol
    I can never seem to concentrate on stories. When I was four to fourteen I always skipped the diaglog in all games lol.
    I tried to read the story in this game, and it's awesome.
    7.6 out of 10, because non-Zelda fans might not think it's that great. But what do I know about story?

    UI: 10/10. There's basically NO handholding. NONE. People who say there is are so dumb and are making up stuff just to give this game a bad review. Yeah, the game tells you some controls, BUT ONLY FOR A FEW SECONDS. AND AFTER AROUND AN HOUR IT'S DONE GIVING YOU TIPS AND STUFF LIKE THAT.

    Sounds: 10/10. The birds, water, Rupees and stuff all sound great. (At least on the Switch.)

    English Voice Acting: 9/10. I don't know much about voice acting, or talking lol, but most of it sounded great to me.

    Frame Rate: 5/10. It runs well. There are some dips with a lot of beautiful grass. But it doesn't bother me that much, becase it only happens to me once every hour or so. And it's such a great game that I can just ignore it. (But it's still a bad thing, though,)

    And Gameplay (THE MOST IMPORTANT THING) : Amazing. Exploring Hyrule, finding Shrines, fighting monsters, doing side quests, cooking, and gathering stuff are all great.

    You could easily spend over 100 hours exploring. Okay, maybe some people would get bored of that, but there's still quite a bit of awesome distracting stuff that you can't miss.

    Shrines can be very short, and some can be pretty easy. There's over 100 of these, so there's definitely some that will have a very smart player stumped for a long time. You just gotta find them.

    The weapon system is...good. Weapons breaking make it so if you find an "OP" item early, you won't be "OP" forever. ...But sometimes I feel like "Should I drop this weapon and get this one, or not?" And that's a bit annoying. Even though you can upgrade your inventory.

    Side quests and Shrine quests can be VERY confusing. I'm not sure if it's a good thing or not when I spent a few minutes looking for where this "cursed statue" is. I still can't find the exact one lol

    Cooking's cool, but I don't experament with it much. If you like to exparement with random stuff and see what you can come up with, then it'll be awesome for you.

    Gathering materials, gear, Rupees, and weapons is really cool because it gives you more things to do and choices. You can go fight a boss right away if you wanna be quick or be "cool", or prepare by making some food that'll give you buffs, and putting on clothes that gives you buffs, and fight the boss with ease. Maybe. There's one boss that kicked my a*s a lot...

    So, in conclusion, Breath of the Wild is a REALLY fun and addicting game, with great graphics, a pretty good story, and a good soundtrack that fits the game. Exploring the world is fun, and full of secrets and minigames just waiting to be found.
    10 out of fricking 10. A master piece.
    Definetly beter than Overrated of all Time.

    tl;dr: PLAY THE GAME BEFORE YOU BUY IT, the only games with bad graphics are N64 games and pre-NES games (and some other games like the sims 1), REALLY fun for hours, and Ocarina of Time is good, not amazing.    … Expand
  39. MegaMagicMan
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild isn't just a normal game, the experience is one that you will never find anywhere else, this game is really big with so much to do, while the game is only 30 fps it fells like a 60 fps game despite a couple of frame rate drops that make it fell slightly worse which is almost minuscule amounts! Don't worry about the $20 DLC, as this game on it's own isThe Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild isn't just a normal game, the experience is one that you will never find anywhere else, this game is really big with so much to do, while the game is only 30 fps it fells like a 60 fps game despite a couple of frame rate drops that make it fell slightly worse which is almost minuscule amounts! Don't worry about the $20 DLC, as this game on it's own is already WAY MORE THAN A FULL GAME TRUST ME! I have done so much in this game I beat the story, and did over 40 shrines and supposedly my overall score on the map is only 20% There is so much more to do! This game is something else, and I recommend this game even if you aren't a Zelda fan, if you have a Wii U get the game on Wii U unless you have more reasons to get the Switch on day 1.… Expand
  40. Aurasphaerum
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    This game is simply amazing. Try it out, and you'll understand what I mean.
    The world is HUGE. There is so much to discover. I don't want to spoil anything, so I'll stop here.
    For those people complaining about graphics: I compared it to "Horizon: Zero Dawn" and I admit: Yes, BotW hasn't 4k or 451219 Fps, but because you see how much love Nintendo put into graphics you'll still love    This game is simply amazing. Try it out, and you'll understand what I mean.
    The world is HUGE. There is so much to discover. I don't want to spoil anything, so I'll stop here.

    For those people complaining about graphics: I compared it to "Horizon: Zero Dawn" and I admit: Yes, BotW hasn't 4k or 451219 Fps, but because you see how much love Nintendo put into graphics you'll still love the look of Breath of the Wild.

    The world is beautiful. The sounds and the calm music fit so very well...

    Breaking weapons lead you to think carefully when to use your weapons. So I like the system. What I also like is that you can play the game without hurting any animal. (I haven't finished the game yet, so I'm not a 100% sure) I just ate plants and mushrooms so far. No problem.

    Please give this game a chance. Because The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is...

    Absolutely a masterpiece.    … Expand
  41. Dxcro
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    Despues de jugar +45 horas este juego, me he podido dar cuenta que este juego era lo que la saga de TLOZ necesitaba, un aire fresco a una formula vieja pero que siempre atrae, aun mas ahora que Nintendo se ha subido a la moda del Open World.
    Este juego lo hace increible, con una direccion artistica hermosa y mecanicas de gameplay memorables ademas de una orquesta que hace un muy buen    Despues de jugar +45 horas este juego, me he podido dar cuenta que este juego era lo que la saga de TLOZ necesitaba, un aire fresco a una formula vieja pero que siempre atrae, aun mas ahora que Nintendo se ha subido a la moda del Open World.
    Este juego lo hace increible, con una direccion artistica hermosa y mecanicas de gameplay memorables ademas de una orquesta que hace un muy buen trabajo con la ambientacion de este. Para mi, un solido 10    … Expand
  42. toejamfungus
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. Seriously an emotional journey of self discovery. I highly recommend that everyone give this game a try and see the masterpiece for yourself.
  43. Zeldafan999
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best games in the series since Ocarina of time. I have to say I knew that the game would be an open world, but I wasn't expecting to be more open than Skyrim. I had so many options to explore wherever I want and do the story way later. I could even go to the final boss almost right away if I wanted to, though I'll be obliterated the moment I face it. The durability for the weapons was a neat and fitting idea for Breath of the Wild, and while not necessary to pick em all up, it does help preparing you for future and/or unexpected fights, especially if your current one is close to breaking. One issue is mostly the inventory space for bows, melee weapons, and shields, and accessing them to equip them. However it's not enough to stop me from playing it the game.

    The difficulty of the game is pretty much right. When coming across an enemy, you have to think strategically before facing them, since they can't be defeated the same way as the previous Zelda games, which is a pretty neat change. If you recklessly go into battle without preparing yourself, you will fall in battle in seconds. The bosses in the main dungeons are not very difficult, but I wouldn't say they were easy either.

    The puzzles in the shrines are pretty rewarding, even the basic ones. You can also make a hard puzzle very simple when using motion controls. For example, I came across a maze that I had to solve. Instead of doing it the hard way, I just flipped it upside down and took the ball to the goal with little to no problems. Some of the shrines (mostly the tests of strength) have the same mechanics, but sometimes it's a good thing to not go through other types of puzzles when they get frustrating.

    I love how the physics of the game follow the rules, and act naturally like in real life (deer eating grass, boulders being pushed and how Link experiences extreme temperatures). The good thing about the game is that I haven't encountered any bugs, minor or major, though sometimes, the game will temporarily freeze up for a second or two, but it's not a very big deal.

    The Breath of the Wild deserves the Game of the Year, because it's the most enjoyable, breathtaking, and challenging game I have ever played in awhile.    … Expand
  44. zQuestzzz
    Mar 14, 2017
    9
    I am mad.Do you know why? It's because some stupid idiots are giving this game 0-3/10 which is simply not true and it's making the score go down like why does sony fan boys have to bash on this so hard that it makes the scores go down? It's not fair at all.

    Anyway this game does not deserve a 10. No game is perfect but this game in my opinion deserves a 9.-10 but not 10. It's my    I am mad.Do you know why? It's because some stupid idiots are giving this game 0-3/10 which is simply not true and it's making the score go down like why does sony fan boys have to bash on this so hard that it makes the scores go down? It's not fair at all.

    Anyway this game does not deserve a 10. No game is perfect but this game in my opinion deserves a 9.-10 but not 10.
    It's my favourite Zelda game beating Majora's mask and it's a epic open world game and that means it is amazing if it beats one of my all time Zelda games.
    This game is worth the buy and there is a bit of lag on the Wii u version but most of it is gone on the Nintendo switch.
    This game is definitely worth a buy.    … Expand
  45. somebody123
    Jun 27, 2018
    5
    The trailers will have you believe that this is a the ultimate Zelda game, but through my experience, this is one of the loneliest Zelda games I've ever played. Unlike in Ocarina of Time where I could almost remember every Zelda NPC, I could only ever remember a few characters from this Zelda game. The games music is also a huge disappointment in my opinion because for the most part, thereThe trailers will have you believe that this is a the ultimate Zelda game, but through my experience, this is one of the loneliest Zelda games I've ever played. Unlike in Ocarina of Time where I could almost remember every Zelda NPC, I could only ever remember a few characters from this Zelda game. The games music is also a huge disappointment in my opinion because for the most part, there is no music. Unlike previous games that have the iconic Zelda theme while you travel, this games traveling music is either the wind or slow piano music. This is just my opinion but I have huge mixed feelings about this game, especially since I love Ocarina of Time and Link to the Past. But I can't help but feel like this game is lacking the charm and personality that I grown to love in Zelda games.… Expand
  46. Swedish_meatbal
    Sep 8, 2020
    1
    The worst RPG ever. Expectations: interesting old school game similar with Morrowind or another open world title.
    Reality: bad gameplay, boring plot and grind-grind-grind. HORSES!!! I hate horses in this game
  47. Azeon
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    If someone who did not play the game can rate it 0 I can rate it 10 because I want to.
    Call it balance of the force if you will, this is getting ridiculous.
  48. TheHornedLynx
    Mar 15, 2017
    5
    Expectation was so high for this game that the Cool Aid didn't wear-off in time for release.

    Talk about a Triple-A polished turd! Nostalgia is the only thing driving this games popularity. Derivative and shallow, with as much design complexity as Tetris.

    Zelda fans deserve so much better!
  49. Bre59
    Mar 17, 2017
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I find it odd a game talks about good and evil of a hero. Fighting back an evil force of Ganon but the game breaking a very basic rule of the Commandments. Praying until idols over and over to get stamina and hearts. The game has a heavy religious agenda. I have worked with individuals who have personally worshipped idols daily all their lives. Compliants tended to be of spirits that haunt there homes who are of violent nature. Now these complainst came from non-believers, irreligious, Christian, and Buhddist/Hindu. I am worried because this game is so popular but most ppl do not know a spiritual history of the old testament talking directly against this pratice. Aka the KJV bible. I speak with voice of warning. I will not purchase this game as a result. I love Link and Zelda line of games. I have not seen these practices in pervious version.… Expand
  50. Maikel_12
    Mar 3, 2017
    8
    Darle 10 o 0 a este juego explica claramente ser fanboy o hater, estamos ante un ambicioso juego de nintendo con multitud de contenido, mazmorras bien elaboradas aunque bastante faciles, una historia que tristemente no fue lo que esperaba ya que termino siendo simplena, pero una jugabilidad genial, zelda breath of the wild no es una revolucion en la industria, puede que si en la saga,Darle 10 o 0 a este juego explica claramente ser fanboy o hater, estamos ante un ambicioso juego de nintendo con multitud de contenido, mazmorras bien elaboradas aunque bastante faciles, una historia que tristemente no fue lo que esperaba ya que termino siendo simplena, pero una jugabilidad genial, zelda breath of the wild no es una revolucion en la industria, puede que si en la saga, obviamente hace lo que muchos juegos hoy en dia hacen, copiar un poco de todo, los haters critican pero horizon zero dawn que tambien es un buen juego tiene el mismo problema que este zelda o me van a decir que no, artisticamente es hermoso y se que la switch puede dar mas en un futuro en graficos, la cantidad de contenido no es tanta como the witcher3 que te abrumas de tanto que hay por hacer, pero si es la suficiente para mantenerte minimo 100hrs jugando si es que te gusta el juego y lo exploras todo lo que puedas, lo recomiendo, pero no es un juego para todos ya que te pide explorar, no te toma de la manita como tiene acostumbrado los juegos hoy en dia… Expand
  51. lqstuart
    Jun 11, 2021
    2
    This game has similar or higher scores across the board than Red Dead Redemption 2, costs more (console included) than RDR2, and is a complete joke in comparison by every single metric. I think it's worth examining either the price of three-year-old Switch games (and the Switch console itself), or else the hilarious double standard to which Switch games are held.

    In a vacuum, BOTW has a    This game has similar or higher scores across the board than Red Dead Redemption 2, costs more (console included) than RDR2, and is a complete joke in comparison by every single metric. I think it's worth examining either the price of three-year-old Switch games (and the Switch console itself), or else the hilarious double standard to which Switch games are held.

    In a vacuum, BOTW has a piss-poor soundtrack, washed out graphics, no story to speak of, and breakable weapons which make progression basically nonexistent no matter how long you suffer through it. In 2001, if all I could compare it to was GTA 3, I'd give it an 8 or 9 out of 10. In the 2020 market, with Genshin Impact doing all the stuff BOTW does better, without breakable weapons and for free, this game is crap and it boggles my mind how even the most devoted fanboy could give it above 6/10.    … Expand
  52. Daniel_Campbell
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Truly a breathtaking game. It's not perfect, but it's close enough.

    Seriously, this game is amazing. In most open world games when you "climb the tower" you're inundated with icons that flood the map. In Zelda, it's up to you to chart your path. In so many games they tell you to look to the horizon and say, "See that mountain, you can go there". In Zelda that means something so much    Truly a breathtaking game. It's not perfect, but it's close enough.

    Seriously, this game is amazing. In most open world games when you "climb the tower" you're inundated with icons that flood the map. In Zelda, it's up to you to chart your path. In so many games they tell you to look to the horizon and say, "See that mountain, you can go there". In Zelda that means something so much more than how far you can go. You don't have to follow a specific path, you don't have to take the road some designer had laid out for you. It's up to YOU how and when you get there. What's more amazing is how the game rewards exploration. On your way to "The Mountain" you may see a valley, a flag pole, a shack, an adventure. Nintendo has proven with Zelda that the old saying, “It's not the destination, it's the journey” is true. My story of going to Death Mountain will be different from yours. The horse you tamed, the shrines you visit and the enemies you've slain will all feel different. Different, yet no less impactful than my journey was to me. To anyone hating on this game, I truly feel pity for them that they found themselves incapable of enjoying this masterpiece of game making. For the rest of us though, go. Go on YOUR adventure, and enjoy climbing YOUR mountain.

    Cons:
    Forced Motion Control
    Raining puts a Damper on climbing. Get it? "Damp(er)? DO YOU GET IT?!?!
    May be too difficult for some folks
    Some won't like weapon durability

    Pros:
    Everything else    … Expand
  53. Dankilicious
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    Absolutely a watershed title for open world games. It completely rethinks how a open world should and does work. Everything in the game works exactly as you would expect it to from a physics point of view and it works within the gameplay so well. The game handles scale and discovery unlike anything before it as well (carrot on a stick mechanic is strong here.) The game is so good in factAbsolutely a watershed title for open world games. It completely rethinks how a open world should and does work. Everything in the game works exactly as you would expect it to from a physics point of view and it works within the gameplay so well. The game handles scale and discovery unlike anything before it as well (carrot on a stick mechanic is strong here.) The game is so good in fact it almost makes me wonder if I can ever go back to another open world game and truly enjoy myself and this is coming from a pc gamer that plays open world rpg's primarily. I never could've expected this game to be this good and I reccomend anybody to at least pick up a wii u to play it if you can't affor a switch. There is some cons to the game such as a sometimes choppy framerate, some extremely annoying gyroscope puzzles, and weapons breaking can kind of be annoying. However the things the game sets out to do and it just sets so many bars in my opinion for the genre that these little nitpicks are instantly put to the side when you play it and the game is so full of discovery that is genuinely involving and interesting. Seriously I've played this game for 70 hours and I barely even feel like I've done anything in this game. Other developers could only dream of this much fun, unique, and all around solid gameplay. I instantly feel as though this game is going to be a timeless classic that you can come back to for years to come and shows exactly why nintendo is who nintendo is. 10/10 could never give it anything less. (p.s. The climbing, shield surfing, paragliding, and swimming enhancement mechanics make this game feel more tangible than any open world before it and completely eliminates invisible walls. Other developers would smart to take note.)… Expand
  54. solarsaturn9
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    This game is an excellent nod to the original while still maintaining the wonder of Ocarina of Time. There are a few annoyances but the brilliance far outweighs weapon durability. The fact that reviewers are rating this game 0 just to drag the score down is ridiculous. This game is nowhere near deserving a 0.
  55. Lightf00t
    Mar 19, 2017
    10
    It's really sad to see so many 0/10 and 1/10 reviews on here, which are all from people who don't own a Switch or Wii U and haven't played this game. I just can't understand why 1,592 people hate Nintendo so much that they'd come on here and leave fake reviews to either mislead people or bring down the average score.

    I bought a WiiU to play this game to see what all the hype was about.    It's really sad to see so many 0/10 and 1/10 reviews on here, which are all from people who don't own a Switch or Wii U and haven't played this game. I just can't understand why 1,592 people hate Nintendo so much that they'd come on here and leave fake reviews to either mislead people or bring down the average score.

    I bought a WiiU to play this game to see what all the hype was about. I haven't played a 3D Zelda ever before. For some reason, I didn't expect to like it. I thought the glowing reviews were nostalgia.

    Boy, was I wrong. This is, for me, the best game ever made. Nintendo have knocked it out of the park. Don't listen to the whining about framerate issues and pop-in, because they are rare and trivial and do not affect your enjoyment of the game. Do not listen to Jim Sterling, the professional troll, with his fake 7/10 review because he has it in for Nintendo. Don't listen to Slant with their 60% review either, trying to be edgy.

    This is a perfect game. That's right. PERFECT. It's the first open world game I've played in which I truly feel free to go anywhere and do anything. I have played for 54 hours and haven't even completed 30% of what's on offer. Everything, from the graphics to the sound design to the plot, is PERFECT.

    It's quite clear that Nintendo have stayed true to their roots while also borrowing the best ideas from Western developers. By combining the best of both worlds, they've created a game that's like a combination of Horizon Zero Dawn, Link to the Past, Shadow of the Colossus and a Lord of the Rings movie. It's just incredible.

    If you go on Amazon and read reviews from people who're verified purchasers, the average score from users is 99.6%. Yes, that makes it the best game ever. Metacritic is a joke now. They need to introduce a system that makes it mandatory to prove you've purchased the game.

    Buy this game. You need it in your life. By the way, the WiiU and Switch versions are for all intents and purposes identical. I've played both.    … Expand
  56. Lone_Wolf_Sones
    Feb 2, 2020
    6
    How do you reinvent a 30 year old franchise? That is a question that probably has been asked of other franchises and even younger ones at that. Mario has made several transitions with flying colors. Even Metroid adeptly made its own transition with the Prime series on Gamecube. Zelda too transitioned from A Link to the Past to full 3D with Ocarina of Time on the N64.

    Zelda has managed    How do you reinvent a 30 year old franchise? That is a question that probably has been asked of other franchises and even younger ones at that. Mario has made several transitions with flying colors. Even Metroid adeptly made its own transition with the Prime series on Gamecube. Zelda too transitioned from A Link to the Past to full 3D with Ocarina of Time on the N64.

    Zelda has managed to deliver quality installments with a few changes here or there. But the formula has largely remained the same. There is nothing inherently wrong with this formula. It's worked for as long as the series has been around. So why fix what isn't broken?

    The answer is that while the Zelda formula isn't broken and still has a certain charm to it, it has over a period of 30 years begun to become a bit predictable. I still maintain that Zelda OoT is one of the best games ever made. Breath of the Wild inevitably will be compared to other Zelda games and indeed other open world games like Horizon Zero Dawn. Sadly while those older Zelda games may have been a bit predictable? They are certainly more memorable than BotW.

    Breath of the Wild completely upends a lot of Zelda's traditional conventions. You still have dungeons, though they are often smaller more bite sized affairs. There are only 4 major dungeons in the form of divine beasts. But with 150 or so shrines which can become repetitive? You start to wish there were more of these elaborate more traditional dungeons.

    So how does Breath of the Wild distinguish itself from the countless other open world games on the market? The world itself at times feels like a contradiction. You occasionally find teeming life and other moments find relative emptiness. You face enemies like bokoblins and moblins and more, but the world and the elements as well prove to be worthy adversaries. Lighting can hit you if your wearing metal armor or equipment. Rain makes scaling mountains even more challenging and also annoying. Extreme temperatures also force you to be mindful of the clothing your wearing. All of this is underpinned by an impressive physics system we have never seen in a Nintendo game which allows for open ended puzzle solving.

    Visually the game's art style is great and it looks like a painting in motion. It may not be as richly detailed as something like the Witcher 3 or Horizon's more photo realistic visuals. But it still presents a visually striking world that like Windwaker will probably endure the test of time.

    The music is an underwhelming disappointment as there really isn't much here. Also disappointing is the lack of narrative. Due to the structure of the game? All the interesting events have already happened in the past making you feel like you'd rather play during those events during this post apocalyptic Hyrule.

    Weapon Durability forces you use other stuff that accumulates in your inventory. But this causes a problem as you have to slow down the game, go into an inelegant panel and sift through countless weapons. It also undermined the sense of discovery that I normally would have had attaining a weapon from a chest. I ended up avoiding combat and getting treasure chests as a result because the reward was often not worth the time.

    There are issues. The frame rate drops are certainly a concern and I wish they had been able to hit 60 fps. There are some low res textures here and there but they weren't what soured my overall experience. Time will tell if I come to appreciate BotW more. I initially thought it was great but since then the repetition and problems with the narrative really started to grind on me. This was compounded by the season pass that was marketed promising story content which wasn't all that satisfying either.    … Expand
  57. SilentNinja
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    I'm not going to post any spoilers. I really don't know how to review this game without spoiling it. The game resembles the original Zelda. You start off with a Sword and nothing else. In this case, it's an axe. You are continuously picking up new weapons as you progress through the game so don't get attached. As you enter new areas, you begin to understand the structure of the game andI'm not going to post any spoilers. I really don't know how to review this game without spoiling it. The game resembles the original Zelda. You start off with a Sword and nothing else. In this case, it's an axe. You are continuously picking up new weapons as you progress through the game so don't get attached. As you enter new areas, you begin to understand the structure of the game and how you learn the story. It's an absolute masterpiece. I really enjoyed this game and I'm looking forward to playing Horizon next week. Thank god for great video games!… Expand
  58. zeldaCritic
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    I have played Twilight Princess, Wind Waker and a few other Zelda titles. Being halfway through this game with more than 40 hours into I have to say that this is my favorite Zelda game of all time. I have to provide support - it is truly deserving of the 10/10 review as a game that signifies a major shift in perspective for the industry. Count on there being more games modeled after thisI have played Twilight Princess, Wind Waker and a few other Zelda titles. Being halfway through this game with more than 40 hours into I have to say that this is my favorite Zelda game of all time. I have to provide support - it is truly deserving of the 10/10 review as a game that signifies a major shift in perspective for the industry. Count on there being more games modeled after this one and Nintendo having a fiscally profitable time in the near future.

    Nintendo, you truly made something that people experienced in a new and exciting way. Way to be. :)    … Expand
  59. metalreflectsli
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It takes over 200 hours to 100% on the first play-through using no guides. There are 900 Korok Seeds, 120 shrines, 4 dungeons.

    I am upset that there are only 60 slots for cooked meals / elixirs though.

    BotW will be a contender for Game of the Year along with Red Dead Redemption 2, Nioh, NieR: Automata.    … Expand
  60. Clairvoyant5190
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    I'll get this out of the way early; you have to climb...a LOT! I can't tell you the untold minutes I've spent climbing in this game to reach a destination (tiptoeing to avoid spoilers here). And I can't tell you the number of times I've sighed in frustration that I was unable to either a) make said climb or b) kill a(n) group/single enemy.

    But you know what? Both of those gripes are    I'll get this out of the way early; you have to climb...a LOT! I can't tell you the untold minutes I've spent climbing in this game to reach a destination (tiptoeing to avoid spoilers here). And I can't tell you the number of times I've sighed in frustration that I was unable to either a) make said climb or b) kill a(n) group/single enemy.

    But you know what? Both of those gripes are okay, because many times they've been the result of my own stupid planning or inexperience with a Zelda game (I've gotten to the Water Temple in Ocarina of Time...that's the furthest I've gotten into a Zelda game before this one).

    The graphics are top notch, but we all already knew that. And as some have pointed out, the game does suffer from frame rate issues everyone once in a while (I could probably say less than five occurrences during my easily 24 hours of current playing time, and never in a sticky situation). I have a feeling these issues are due more to the console than the game, but we'll see what Nintendo does with updates.

    The gameplay is pretty natural experience once you get the controls down. The fact that there isn't a joystick controlling only movement and the camera is nice (my OoT experience comes via Wii U Virtual Console...you try consistently playing Zelda's Lullaby on damn joystick). Switching weapons is one think that could be improved upon to this player (I played Red Dead Redemption a TON when its online was fully functional, and the wagon wheel was definitely ON POINT!), but that is usually something I'm not having to do in the heat of the moment...and if it is, the game is kind enough to treat the weapon select screen as a pause. So even if you hit the wrong button, it'll only cost you milliseconds.

    The quest so far has been mostly unlocking map for me. I've defeated one dungeon (if you can call it that...again, tiptoeing spoilers) and am at a fork where I can choose between more. The game is non-linear as far as the order you complete things, which is very nice! You can do side quests all day, breeze through the main quest, go climb all the things and take in the landscape, however you want to play it!

    Before I get too long winded, I'll end it with a TL;DR version.

    -The Good: map size (massive), non-linear, engrossing experience, visuals, difficulty balance, use of skills/wit (you'll see), and as always with a Zelda game, creative puzzles

    -The Bad: lots of climbing that sometimes can't be avoided

    -The Ugly: The amount of plastic wasted by the damn case (hey, I had to use something!)

    Final Opinion: As a new Zelda player, I don't have a lot of experience with the series; however, having played this game and the consensus best Zelda game in Ocarina of Time, I definitely must say that Breath of the Wild does it all better, from map, the quest, the characters, and the other odds and ends. I get that this game has 20 years more technological advancement behind it and I'm sure many will cling to their childhood favorites (like SMB3 for me), but there's no way I can put another Zelda game above this one. But hopefully Nintendo green-lights an HD remake of Ocarina of Time on the BotW engine!    … Expand
  61. JasonP73
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    One of the best games in the franchise by far, and one of the best games ever created. Considering the 4+ year development time, it should be this good and it delivers. From the first second the world is yours, it takes Zelda franchise conventions and throws them out the window, you do what you want. Art style is stunning and has moments that can leave you breathless, great game play andOne of the best games in the franchise by far, and one of the best games ever created. Considering the 4+ year development time, it should be this good and it delivers. From the first second the world is yours, it takes Zelda franchise conventions and throws them out the window, you do what you want. Art style is stunning and has moments that can leave you breathless, great game play and compelling story line to keep you clamoring for more. One of the only issues is the slight frame drops but the issue is overshadowed entirely by the rest of the package that it can be brushed off. Game Of The Year Winner and its only march, Nintendo does it again with another all time great.… Expand
  62. mrpopo123
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    This game is just...awesome. It's very different compared to the previous games in the series, but still has the main aspect which makes a Zelda title. The game is really pretty to look at, the art style is amazing. It's definitely not a perfect game, a 10/10 does not mean the game is perfect. It's an amazing game with some flaws. Game is really fun, I've been playing the game since theThis game is just...awesome. It's very different compared to the previous games in the series, but still has the main aspect which makes a Zelda title. The game is really pretty to look at, the art style is amazing. It's definitely not a perfect game, a 10/10 does not mean the game is perfect. It's an amazing game with some flaws. Game is really fun, I've been playing the game since the first day and I just can't stop playing it. The game feels endless, because there is so much to explore. Finding shrines, helping local folks out, ingredients for cooking, or looking for better weapons, etc. Nintendo is in the right direction with the Zelda series, and it will be hard for them to top this game, but I can't wait to see what they're going to do with the next game. Thanks Nintendo for this awesome game, and good luck with the next one.… Expand
  63. Vashu
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild can be summed up in one word. Phenomenal. Having over 50+ hours into the game, the fact that I have yet to finish even the story, but still feel overwhelmed with the amount of things side quests, and shrines I have yet to do makes this game all that more enjoyable. The graphics may not be 1080p or 4k, but the art style honestly is more fitting with howLegend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild can be summed up in one word. Phenomenal. Having over 50+ hours into the game, the fact that I have yet to finish even the story, but still feel overwhelmed with the amount of things side quests, and shrines I have yet to do makes this game all that more enjoyable. The graphics may not be 1080p or 4k, but the art style honestly is more fitting with how Legend of Zelda would be perceived in my eyes. The combat is great, and makes the game challenging, and not a cake walk. Some of the dungeons/ shrines really get's your mind active with how you may need to figure a puzzle out, and I can say that with 50+ hours and only having completed 44/100+ is crazy. While the open world, explore how you please aspect is probably one the most intuitive and well applied features I may have seen reminding me of games such as Grand theft auto, Elder scrolls series, and Assassin's creed games. Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has won Game of the Year for me at least.… Expand
  64. Slingblade1170
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    Wow! I had high expectations and it still exceeded them. I waited a week before giving my opinion on the game and I can honestly say it's in the top 3 games I've ever played. It's beautiful, unique and has a million little details. I love the side quests and working to make my character stronger with every shrine.
  65. herukun
    Mar 13, 2017
    8
    It's a fantastic game. Exploration is captivating and actually better done than most current-gen open world games. Shrines offer a good variety of short puzzles that keep the gameplay engaging and not a long slog like some previous Zelda dungeons (lolwatertemple).

    However, if exploration and open world are not your thing, I would reluctantly advise you to purchase another game. While    It's a fantastic game. Exploration is captivating and actually better done than most current-gen open world games. Shrines offer a good variety of short puzzles that keep the gameplay engaging and not a long slog like some previous Zelda dungeons (lolwatertemple).

    However, if exploration and open world are not your thing, I would reluctantly advise you to purchase another game. While the games absolutely nails those aspects, there are a few things the game fell short for me in other departments.

    Combat: I see the merits and the frustrations of having durability on weapons. It forces variety in combat styles and gives more reason to explore and discover new weapons. However, new players might find the system off-putting, as the durability system constantly breaks low level weapons (you might get a few hit on an enemy before the weapon breaks, no joke). While this improves as your progress through the game, it still felt like there wasn't enough room for the weapons I found. The limited weapon space + high turnover rate of weapons can be frustrating at times. When it comes to actual combat, there are many different ways to tackle enemies. Throw bombs? Wait until they fall asleep? Shoot a fire arrow at that explosive barrel? Use magnises to drop a heavy boulder on them? The game allows for a variety of possibilities, and it's rather refreshing. However, when it comes to using weapons, the controls can feel unresponsive. Perhaps I have been spoiled by SoulsBorne, Bayonetta, DMC, and other hack n' slash/action rpgs, but the sword/stick/whatever combat feels archaic, for lack of better terms. Only one input to attack, and dodging is limited to running and blocking and ..well that's about it. See, while you can sidestep and backflip, the controls are unresponsive at times and the animation is s l o w. also, it's almost as though link backflips in place. He doesn't go anywhere. You're still going to get hit. I would've much rather had the rolls from the other zelda games than jump. I understand the jump is used for climbing walls, but you could substitute the roll with a "grab/latch" input when near a climbable wall.
    tl;dr close range combat feels clunky and unresponsive.

    Story: this is probably the most subjective thing, so I'll keep it short. The story wasn't bad, but it wasn't very captivating. There wasn't much of a sense of fulfillment or achievement in progressing through the story and completing the few dungeons the game has to offer. Compared to previous Zeldas, I found the narrative lacking.

    Progression: In BoTW, you progress at your own pace. This is both fantastic and disappointing, depending on how you look at it. In modern day gaming, people seem to think linearity in games is bad. I feel that this is true in some titles, but Zelda has always handled this well. Completing dungeons gave a sense of accomplishment in previous Zelda titles because of the tools and weapons you would acquire that would allow you to advance to the next segment of the game, and allowed for more variety in puzzles. In BoTW, there are no tools to be acquired for progression. You want to fight Ganon immediately? You can! You don't want to do that dungeon/shrine? Then don't! This freedom is liberating to an extent, but then as you play, you begin to question: what's the point of exploring this mountain? To get to the top and find a korok seed I don't care about? To find a weapon that'll break while fighting some enemies shortly after? The excitement of exploration wears off after a while, and when that's gone, this game has little else to offer.

    In the end, this game is definitely worth buying and playing through the end. However, it does have it's flaws and at times I wonder; This game is amazing, but is it an amazing ZELDA game? Because there were many times playing this where I actually forgot I was playing a Zelda game. Take what you will with that information.    … Expand
  66. TheParrradox
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    I was a little worried at first when I learned they were changing the traditional Zelda formula. But by the time the ending credits rolled I was completely blown away. The attention to detail and the absolute brilliant design ensures that this goes down not only as one of the best Zelda titles but as one of the best games ever made. Kudos to Nintendo in being able to retain so much ofI was a little worried at first when I learned they were changing the traditional Zelda formula. But by the time the ending credits rolled I was completely blown away. The attention to detail and the absolute brilliant design ensures that this goes down not only as one of the best Zelda titles but as one of the best games ever made. Kudos to Nintendo in being able to retain so much of Zelda's charm in a game so vastly different from before. Similar to what they did with Ocarina of Time when the series made it's jump from 2D to 3D.

    The game is revolutionary. I suppose the game was designed with only one thing in mind "freedom". You are free to explore in any direction of the map. Free to tackle the dungeons/temples in any order and most importantly you are free to engage enemies in any way you like. There are just so many creative ways I have fought enemies and I am sure there are hundreds of other ways that I couldn't think up of.

    The game introduced us to voice work and it was amazing for the most part. I was not pleased with Zelda's voice actor however. Zelda did not sound like the way I imagined her to and it was a little unpleasant. However, my main grip with the game is not this. It's the frame rate.

    I struggled with frame rate a lot. The drops were noticeable throughout the game and it bothered my gameplay. Oddly enough, frame rate was quite stable during the most important encounters. But I really hope Nintendo takes out another patch for the game to improve the frame rate and make this masterpiece of a game even a better experience.

    Ocarina of Time is still my favourite The Legend of Zelda game but this game comes awfully close to beating it. As much as I enjoyed BoTW, I do hope Nintendo gives us the occasional traditional Zelda game because as much as I enjoyed this Zelda, I have a craving for the traditional Zelda game which it did not meet. I suppose this will be the reason why many Zelda fans are not going to be happy with BoTW and score it lower.

    But even you guys have to admit, BoTW is a marvel. Every single shrine, side quests, main quest, or korok seed you collect is a fun activity. This game made me realize what modern games are missing nowadays. It's 'fun'. Just because we are doing something in a game doesn't make it automatically fun. Zelda addresses that problem and every single thing you spend your time doing in this game is an absolute blast. This is why I feel this game is revolutionary. This is a wake up call for game developers who are constantly making huge open world games and just filling it with boring content without considering the most important factor: Every activity in a game serves to entertain, and they shouldn't feel like a chore.    … Expand
  67. KAIJUHUNT3R
    Mar 18, 2017
    10
    the best way to describe breath of the wild is...i cant i couldn't rob you of the experience of detailing every piece of this game not because it would break the 5000 word cap limit but this game is an experience from start to finish and is Nintendo's greatest achievement in many years my best advice is play it for yourself as i just finished the main story today and i was a little tearythe best way to describe breath of the wild is...i cant i couldn't rob you of the experience of detailing every piece of this game not because it would break the 5000 word cap limit but this game is an experience from start to finish and is Nintendo's greatest achievement in many years my best advice is play it for yourself as i just finished the main story today and i was a little teary at the end so please stop reading this and play this game it will change you.… Expand
  68. RaulB2005
    Mar 19, 2017
    10
    No puedo describirlo en palabras, la unica que minimamente se acerca es, I N C R E I B L E, juegalo de verdad es alucinante para mi almenos es un juegazo
  69. CorLink14
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    Breath of the Wild is an amazing game and the best I've played since Ocarina of Time. While I wouldn't say it's surpassed it's predecessor, that doesn't prevent it from being close. In fact, if they'd sorted out my one problem with this game, I would honestly say it's just as good if not better than Ocarina. What Breath of the Wild does so well includes; the new combat style that troducesBreath of the Wild is an amazing game and the best I've played since Ocarina of Time. While I wouldn't say it's surpassed it's predecessor, that doesn't prevent it from being close. In fact, if they'd sorted out my one problem with this game, I would honestly say it's just as good if not better than Ocarina. What Breath of the Wild does so well includes; the new combat style that troduces unique new features that the series has never seen, i.e, flurry rushing, the difficulty creates a real sense of urgency, particularly in losing battles (which you will be seeing a lot of, by the way), the artstyle really engages the player to explore the beautiful landscapes of Hyrule, the dungeons are short yet still creative, the shrines go way out of their way to reward you with only the best of trinkets in the kingdom, the story's lacking in some departments but heart-wrenching all the same, the music could've been better but seeing as they were going for an ambient-style game, I can't complain, and best of all, there is so much to do. Hyrule is teeming with detail, in animals, in your surroundings, in NPCs, literally anywhere you look you will see exactly why this game has had numerous delays over the last two years. The physics engine is genius, and the controls may be alien at first, but you settle in quicker than you think.
    Onto the list of flaws. As I said before, Ocarina of Time is the most flawless game ever created, and while Breath of the Wild may be amazing, it's not perfect. The frame-rate definitely has issues, the worst I had were in areas such as Death Mountain where so much was going on at once that the game actually froze for a few seconds before picking back up. I never really minded this, as I haven't ever been too big on graphics in the past, but if you are, then bare that in mind as you play. Now, my one issue with this game is regarding the antagonist, Ganon. Literally NOTHING is known about him in this game, and if you're new to the series, first off, where have you been for the past thirty years, and second, you'll finish the game wondering who it was you just took down. Ganon's objectives in this game were never explained, and this really disappointed me, especially after how deep the series was getting into story during Skyward Sword.
    All in all, Breath of the Wild is a near-perfect game. It's not quite there yet, but it's closer than humanity's gotten for almost twenty years. Definitely pick it up when you get the chance because I can guarantee that you will not be disappointed.    … Expand
  70. toonlinkman
    Aug 31, 2017
    10
    I really enjoyed this game. After 120 hours of playing it I'm finally losing the addiction and can reflect on it with less bias. If you asked me six weeks ago I would have said it was the best game ever. Now I would say it is probably the best Zelda game. I enjoyed it more than Skyrim, which I enjoyed more than the witcher 3.

    I liked the concept of shrines and divine beasts. Some of the    I really enjoyed this game. After 120 hours of playing it I'm finally losing the addiction and can reflect on it with less bias. If you asked me six weeks ago I would have said it was the best game ever. Now I would say it is probably the best Zelda game. I enjoyed it more than Skyrim, which I enjoyed more than the witcher 3.

    I liked the concept of shrines and divine beasts. Some of the side quests are a bit boring. After first completing the game I felt very underwhelmed with the story. It was nothing like the rollercoaster of emotions in skyward sword. This was because I hadn't uncovered all the memories which are hard to find. Having now completed all shrines and found all memories I'm much more happy, although I now have a huge void with what to do with my time, as every other switch game is terrible in comparison.    … Expand
  71. Therece
    Jun 22, 2020
    4
    The story is just the Four Divine Beasts and then Ganon. All the side-quests and shrine are tedious, unrewarding and pointless.
    The world feels empty. You can’t really affect anything, and nothing you do really matters is the game
  72. mtkf
    Sep 4, 2021
    6
    This game is OK, but highly over rated. As far as Zelda games go, the puzzles are either super easy or super frustrating, but most are not fun and are surrounded in these bland boring looking shrines. The music is almost NON EXISTENT which is an absolute crime in a Zelda game. Besides the divine beasts and ganon, there are about 5 different enemy models. Hang gliding is fun, but climbingThis game is OK, but highly over rated. As far as Zelda games go, the puzzles are either super easy or super frustrating, but most are not fun and are surrounded in these bland boring looking shrines. The music is almost NON EXISTENT which is an absolute crime in a Zelda game. Besides the divine beasts and ganon, there are about 5 different enemy models. Hang gliding is fun, but climbing mountains is not. Weapons constantly break. The open world is barren, empty and uninspiring. I've tried so hard to love this game, I've put many many hours into it and overall I just think it's a decent action rpg without any REAL Zelda charm.… Expand
  73. mutante2
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    grandisimo juego, el mejor del año sin dudarlo, y eso que nos falta todo el año, esta joya es de esas que se quedan en el corazon para siempre. tanto sus mecanicas, graficos y estilo de juego.
  74. Caidryn
    Apr 11, 2018
    4
    First, let me say, I have been a longtime Zelda fan. The first game was likely the second or third game I played in my life, and I have played and beaten all non-cooperative Zelda titles since. It is with a heavy heart that I now write this review, though I doubt anyone will see it. This is more for my own closure, I suppose.

    I will very likely forever remember Breath of the Wild as the    First, let me say, I have been a longtime Zelda fan. The first game was likely the second or third game I played in my life, and I have played and beaten all non-cooperative Zelda titles since. It is with a heavy heart that I now write this review, though I doubt anyone will see it. This is more for my own closure, I suppose.

    I will very likely forever remember Breath of the Wild as the death of the series in my eyes. In their attempt to shake up and change where the series was headed they succeeded, without doubt. Yet, in doing so, they sacrificed so much of what it was. If this game had *not* been a Zelda game, I might have been able to forgive it so much more readily. But the fact that it is, and that it goes against just about every staple in the series, really makes me regret my purchase.

    It removed dungeon items completely. It used to be that when you found a dungeon and went through it, there was an item inside. That item would usually completely reshape how you viewed the world around you. I often went back to places I'd been, filled with such a sense of satisfaction at all of the new things I could do. the new secrets I could find. Each heart piece, each tiny little side quest, permanently building forward to something more. There was a definitive sense of progression.

    That progression was entirely missing from Breath of the Wild. The closest it got were outfits. Outfits with some single scenario benefit for specific situations. There were no heart pieces to be found. No items to be obtained. No world changing moments, no reason to scour the nooks and crannies and think creatively about the world around me. There were shrines, sure, and they were hidden, and they gave currency to be used on hearts or stamina. But it didn't feel the same, and really didn't even begin to have the same impact.

    When silver enemies are out in the world, one hit takes something like 12 hearts in decent gear. If I have 13 hearts, or 20 hearts, it's really no different. Dead in two hits. As the world progresses with the number of orbs you have gained, it actually made me feel as though I was growing *weaker*, rather than stronger, as I went forward in the game.

    The shrines themselves were little more than tiny setpieces. No cohesion to anything else, just self contained, bite sized tidbits masquerading as dungeons. This isn't what I play a Zelda for. If I want bite-sized experiences, there are games for that. TONS of games for that. Warioware exists. Hell, I personally loved the old mario party games (though emphasis on old). They were apt at providing small, varied, bite-sized chunks of gameplay. I went in knowing that, expecting that, bought them for that purpose, and enjoyed them quite well. But they aren't what I want in a Zelda.

    The story and lore were next to non-present. My favorite of the series is Majora's Mask. The story was the drive to move forward. The moon was present, ever looming, the NPCs felt real, felt afraid, and it felt urgent that I save them. So much so that when I beat the game, I'd often redo all of the game's sidequests on the final run before beating the last boss, because I actively cared about the lives of the people in the game. When I left, I wanted all to be right and restored in their world.

    But I found and felt none of that in Breath of the Wild. There was no imminent threat. Ganon was sealed indefinitely in his tower, the guardian beasts were safely sequestered, unable to do anything but cause mild annoyance. I never once felt a sense of urgency, which I accept was by design. But simply being intentional doesn't make it *good* or *right*. I never cared about the characters within it, and the game didn't seem to care much itself.

    Memorable moments while playing the game were sparse and few as well. It's a side effect of making the game so sprawling. If a developer's attention is likened to water, it's the difference between a well and a puddle the size of a lake. Since they had to fill out everywhere, they couldn't give enough attention to anywhere in order to make it truly memorable or enjoyable. I think my most memorable moment personally was finding what I believe is the Great Deku Tree from Ocarina of Time, and seeing it cut down at the middle and covered in literal feces. I bitterly remarked that it was apt for it to exist in such a way in this game, as it really feels like that was how they felt about the series at this point.

    In the end, I could continue to gripe about how the weapons breaking constantly is awful design, control or fps issues, etc, that have been harped on a thousand thousand times, but it's simply not worth it.

    If this game were not a Zelda, it might have scored more highly for me. Might have been a 7 or 7.5 out of 10. But I bought it and played it expecting a Zelda, and what I got was literally less than half of what I loved about the series.    … Expand
  75. MEANTOCOELSPRYO
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Dont check the user rate for this one because its full of salty sonyers,This game is probably the best game of all history of gaming even above zelda ocarina of time which its my favourite,but right now only for the nostalgia factor because this game its better.Graphics are beautiful and the fps drops are not that common so dont trust all the bad notes that this game is getting in theDont check the user rate for this one because its full of salty sonyers,This game is probably the best game of all history of gaming even above zelda ocarina of time which its my favourite,but right now only for the nostalgia factor because this game its better.Graphics are beautiful and the fps drops are not that common so dont trust all the bad notes that this game is getting in the users,BECAUSE ITS A PERFECT GAME AND SONYERS ARE JEALOUS… Expand
  76. Allama699
    Mar 13, 2017
    5
    Firstly I would like to say, I have been playing video games for over 35 years, and have played most of the Zelda games to completion. I have been an early adopter of most of the gaming systems, and feel that I have a very broad experience and knowledge across all gaming genres.
    I have played Zelda for 10 hours(ish), hoping for something innovative. Nothing noteworthy has happened. I have    Firstly I would like to say, I have been playing video games for over 35 years, and have played most of the Zelda games to completion. I have been an early adopter of most of the gaming systems, and feel that I have a very broad experience and knowledge across all gaming genres.
    I have played Zelda for 10 hours(ish), hoping for something innovative. Nothing noteworthy has happened. I have also watched a number of walkthroughs to see if I may have been missing something fundamental. I don't seem to have.
    5-6 out of 10 max.
    Boring unsatisfactory combat.
    Derivative gameplay, that's been seen so many times before.
    Inventory management simulator.
    Upgrade path for Link is not worth completing the repetitive shrines.
    Climbing towers to get another rusty sword, that you have to clear out inventory for, first.
    Critics who gave this game a 9 or 10 should probably seek new career paths. Emperor's new clothes springs to mind.    … Expand
  77. CodyCoyote64
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Get your game a' runnin'
    Playing my Nintendo
    Play their only title Put your worries to an end, oh Aonuma has mas it happen Wowed the fans with a single game This is one Zelda that Sony fanboys can't I like riding horseback Lighting stuff on fire Gliding in the wind And the flames take me higher Aonuma's gonna make it happen Wow the fans with a single game This is one E3    Get your game a' runnin'
    Playing my Nintendo
    Play their only title
    Put your worries to an end, oh

    Aonuma has mas it happen
    Wowed the fans with a single game
    This is one Zelda that
    Sony fanboys can't

    I like riding horseback
    Lighting stuff on fire
    Gliding in the wind
    And the flames take me higher

    Aonuma's gonna make it happen
    Wow the fans with a single game
    This is one E3 game that
    Sony Ponies won't claim

    Running nude
    Straight for miles
    Playing Breath-
    Breath of the wild

    The Switch is saved
    Never need another game

    Breath of the wild
    Breath of the wild

    Get your stream a' runnin'
    Tune into Nintendo
    Watch their only title
    Put your worries to an end, oh

    Aonuma's gonna make it happen
    Wow the fans with a single game
    This is one game that
    Sony ponies won't claim

    Running nude
    Straight for miles
    Playing Breath-
    Breath of the wild

    The Switch is saved
    Never need another game

    Breath of the wild
    Breath of the wild    … Expand
  78. azzazin
    Mar 5, 2017
    6
    I think we got another GTA 4 on our hands...

    This game has been overhyped by nearly everyone, there's been a lot of 9/10 10/10 reviews out there but is it really all warranted. This game just like GTA 4 is getting raving reviews and people are ignoring some real glaring issues with this game. First lets talk about the biggest issue with this game that everyone seems to ignore and    I think we got another GTA 4 on our hands...

    This game has been overhyped by nearly everyone, there's been a lot of 9/10 10/10 reviews out there but is it really all warranted. This game just like GTA 4 is getting raving reviews and people are ignoring some real glaring issues with this game.

    First lets talk about the biggest issue with this game that everyone seems to ignore and that is the performance with this game. I'm not the only one seeing the issue prop up, maybe is because I'm primarily a PC gamer and I play my games mostly at 60 fps, but I can tell that Botw has been dipping well below 30 when it comes large amount of enemies, explosion, large amount of trees/buildings. It really takes me out of the game every time the game dips into the 10s/20s fps regularly. How do these reviewers ignore this glaring technical flaw, Nintendo usually focuses of good performance in their games except when it comes to Zelda for some reason.

    Gameplay:

    The combat is fun, exploring is fun, the food crafting system is bad, and the shrines are bad. The food crafting in this games was good up until you need to craft a lot of food and that when it gets bad, there is no way to craft of bunch of food in a reasonable amount of time, it just takes too long.

    The shrines are really repetitive and are tied to the open world aspects of other games, they are like mini dungeons with a small puzzle that you need to do over and over again. Basically that's how you level up in this game. 4 shrines gives you a heart or stamina bar and they are not very challenging and are considered the filler content of this open world game. There are only 4 real dungeons in this game and they have been pretty meh. Basically this game's core gameplay can be summed up with you looking for towers to unlock the map and also doing the shrines so you can level up. This gameplay is found in other games and is not a whole lot different than any other open world game out there, this type of gameplay can be very polarizing because a lot of people do enjoy this type of ,what I call, "filler content". This isn't "new and innovative", is as if people have never played another open world game. Witcher 3 did it better, skyrim did it better; those games hid it better. If you played games like the new Farcry and Assassins Creed you know how well it can get repetitive. just because Zelda does it doesn't mean its amazing.

    The soundtrack:

    The soundtrack isn't bad but it isn't good either. No song really sticks in my head like majoras mask theme or skyward song theme. Most of the songs here are just calm music except when you enter normal combat and then it is combat music. These songs really disappoint me because it doesn't make me feel like an adventurer, I feel like i need to go to sleep.

    Art/Graphics:

    Art is really good here especially when looking out into the distance but is bad when you stare at rocks while climbing and it really shows how old this game feels even though is supposed to be a brand new shiny console with brand new shiny graphics, and it still struggles to maintain frame rate.

    Voice Acting:

    This one really irks me. Zelda finally has voice acting and they still use text for most of the game. Why did they even hire voice actors if they were never going to use them for most of the game, its just so baffling, like what exactly is the point. They went ahead and borrowed things from other games but they didn't borrow something like witcher 3 dialogue production (or mass effect).

    Overall it's important to be able to see beyond the eyes of a fanboy. I'm a big GTA fan and I saw the issues it had. It didn't have all that much replay-ability (single player) and driving sucked. It was still a good game but it just wasn't a "10/10 hype!!!" game, just as zelda is not a perfect 10/10 game. This game has flaws and its time to acknowledge those flaws.

    In a real score 10/10 system I would give this game a 6/10 but since gamers only know the ign review score system, this game is an 8/10. Above average is what this game is. I don't consider it a system seller but that's just me.    … Expand
  79. Dalith14
    Mar 6, 2017
    7
    (SWITCH VERSION)
    THE GOOD:
    from a technical standpoint this game is astonishing. The game truly gives you unlimited freedom as the player, and not only that but the world itself interacts with the player, whether it be through the weather or terrain. The Shrines you visit (Their are a lot) are truly entertaining as each one is typically a puzzle that requires you to use multiple    (SWITCH VERSION)
    THE GOOD:

    from a technical standpoint this game is astonishing. The game truly gives you unlimited freedom as the player, and not only that but the world itself interacts with the player, whether it be through the weather or terrain.

    The Shrines you visit (Their are a lot) are truly entertaining as each one is typically a puzzle that requires you to use multiple abilities to solve, and more times than not you can solve in more than one way.

    While the story itself requires you to flesh it out, it is a very enjoyable story and probably the most well told in the series.

    THE BAD:

    With this being a massive open world, it is also a massive barren world with little incentive to explore every nook and cranny. All the equipment in the game can be obtained through shops (With the exception of about 6 pieces in shrines) and the few areas you find that are guarded by enemies or require some clever routing to get to often reward you with a chest that has arrows or other negligible items.

    The cooking system is cluttered and unnecessary and the time required to cook detracts from the enjoyment of the game.

    The controls could of been much more refined and can lead to some silly mishaps.

    THE UGLY:

    The FPS is extremely inconsistent.

    The beautiful music of the Zelda series we have grown to love is very scarce in this installment (This is most likely due to the developer wanting you to enjoy the "ambiance")

    Pop in textures are extremely common.

    Overall I have really enjoyed my time with the game and I plan on putting in much more, however I do not believe this to be the masterpiece it is touted as, but I do believe it is the framework to something truly amazing in the future.    … Expand
  80. estenoriega
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    it's an amazing game. It's been a long time since I was so exited playing a video game.
    I recommend it to both veterans and newcomers to zelda. The perfect farewell and welcome to wii u and switch.
  81. Sandman83
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    Amazing game. Massive world, things to do and discover everywhere. The story is absolutely asome. The graphics are probably the best I ever seen in any game.
  82. Frostbyte57
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the game Zelda fans and gamers have dreamed about, a true open world adventure experience in the Zelda series that feels alive and moving just like the Switch and its truly verstial play styles. There is never a dull moment whenever I play this game. For instance I would be following a quest and on my route to complete the quest I usually find aThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the game Zelda fans and gamers have dreamed about, a true open world adventure experience in the Zelda series that feels alive and moving just like the Switch and its truly verstial play styles. There is never a dull moment whenever I play this game. For instance I would be following a quest and on my route to complete the quest I usually find a new shrine to clear and receive a new Spirit Orb that increases my health or stamina when I gather 4 of them and take them to a goddess statue, a new side quest, a Korok puzzle that I need to solve so I can increase my inventory, a puzzle shrine hidden that I need to solve to make it appear, a mini boss with really good weapons, materials nearby that I'm going to need to upgrade my armor, a dragon that has rare materials that I can use to upgrade my armor or sell for a really high price, an item or creature I want to take a picture of and add to my compendium in case I need to track it later with the Sheikah Slate, or a chest nearby that might have a good weapon, a rare jewel, or a lot of money just laying their hidden in the ground, water, or on top of a enemy outpost, under a movable rock, or block of ice and all of that is not even half this game. There are so many sets of armors, shields, and weapons each with different effects and abilities that can make the difference between surviving or dying, and you aren't limited when it comes to your equipment. Link is fully customizable meaning you can create him to look the way you want with so many styles and color variations to choose from with the addition to armors and outfits from previous Zelda titles such as the Original NES outfit, both Link and Dark Link outfits from Ocarina of Time, the Windwaker outfit and shield, the Skyward Sword outfit, and even the Fierce Deity Outfit and the Double Helix Sword. And the story is so beautiful and compelling that you just want to know how its going to end. This game is all about survival and you can hunt for, cook, and combine so many different recipes together that create meals and elixirs that can replenish massive amounts of health and/or give you a boost or resistance to a certain element. And at almost every moment in the game the music is always taking your breath away and it blends so well with each of the games different environments. No longer is there a side kick that is constantly annoying you, but instead you can have Wolf Link from Twilight Princess join you and can be called out using the Wolf Link amiibo anytime out in the wilderness to help you hunt animals or find secrets that he can sense nearby. And finally there is a Zelda game that is so open, massive, and that you can literally.... climb.... anything... on... the... map. This game alone deserves the title and award of being best game of 2017 because it has revolutionized the way we see open world adventure games. I give this game a 10 out of 10. This game will literally take your breath away!… Expand
  83. gmanxp
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    It frankly disgusts me that BOTW has a 7.6 in the user score section. I'm sure that the people giving this game a 0/10 are the same people that bought Star Wars Battlefront and No Man's Sky.
  84. EpsilonEagle
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    It's one of the most overrated games in history, boring, ridiculous history, crafting system and disastrous combat, missing the Dungeons, the worst zelda ever
  85. amstans
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    This is the finest crafted game I have ever played. There is so much attention to detail it is truly awe inspiring. It never gets stale or boring as there is a wonderful variety of baddies and weapon sets without feeling too overwhelmed. You are allowed to do whatever you want and go at your own pace. The story is simple enough and unfolds as you progress organically towards saving Zelda.This is the finest crafted game I have ever played. There is so much attention to detail it is truly awe inspiring. It never gets stale or boring as there is a wonderful variety of baddies and weapon sets without feeling too overwhelmed. You are allowed to do whatever you want and go at your own pace. The story is simple enough and unfolds as you progress organically towards saving Zelda. It is easy to get sidetracked by the fun side quests and it almost never seems like it is too hard, even though some of the puzzles can be complex and take more time than others; it never feels like a chore. I love the atmosphere in Breath of the Wild and as a long time fan of the series I am very happy to have not been disappointed. The music, the art style, the tight controls all lend themselves to a game that is accessible to all players. In the weeks leading up to it I played the original Legend of Zelda and while technology has advanced in years, this iconic series has remained loyal to it's creation. Highly recommended.… Expand
  86. Kawooster
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    This review will more than likely end up lost in the thousands of others, but I just had to make one. I just finished the game as recently as an hour ago. Of course not 100% But fought my way to the final boss, which required me to invest over 60 hours into the game. So, I believe my review on this from my side of things will be more than valid.

    To Start off, does this game really    This review will more than likely end up lost in the thousands of others, but I just had to make one. I just finished the game as recently as an hour ago. Of course not 100% But fought my way to the final boss, which required me to invest over 60 hours into the game. So, I believe my review on this from my side of things will be more than valid.

    To Start off, does this game really deserve the praise and constant 10/10 ratings? The answer to that is......No, it does not. Does that mean that it deserves a 5 or even a 6 like some people have been given it.....No, it also does not.

    I feel the hype to this game and how amazing the game is for the first 30 or so hours, inflated the score to much higher than it should be....Oh yeah, it's also a Zelda game......that too.

    It's definitely a huge step away from a traditional Zelda game, as many already know. This isn't a bad thing, I couldn't stop playing this game since I received it at launch with my Nintendo Switch. There is a interesting charm and play style to this game that makes it difficult to put down the control. The world and scenery is gorgeous and the unlimited play options will make it a joy to play for many hours, even days, to come.

    Figuring out the best possible way to take enemies on is a whole game in itself. Do you come in swinging or pick them off one by one with your bow? The choice is yours, and there's an unlimited amount of possibilities. As you progress you become stronger and stronger, which makes even the toughest of enemies that much easier to take down. With your arsenal of possibilities, even a fight that seems impossible may turn out in your favor.

    The side quests are fruitful, with some of them being much longer than an actual part of your main quest line. The side characters are also very well thought out, and have great depth and character (Most of them)
    The shrines you find scattered out in the world are interesting. Some of them can be very challenging and may take upwards of 20 minutes and a fair amount of brain power. Others, my seven year old nephew could finish in a minute or two (True story)
    All in all, the shrines are a very nice addition and can be a nice break from the constant threat of enemies trying to end your life every few minutes.

    But....That's where the fun ends.

    Did these reviewers completely overlook this games obvious shortcomings on purpose? Did they ignore them? Did they have their filthy hands in Nintendo's pockets too deep? Or did they completely avoid mentioning them for the sake of being a complete and utter "Zelda fanboy"?
    I love Zelda, always have and always will. But to deny this games shortcomings, is well.......A shortcoming in itself, isn't it....?

    To begin. Why are their no temples? Why on earth in a Zelda game isn't there a single god damn temple!?
    That's like eating a Peanut butter and Jelly sandwich, without any Jelly.
    It's like having a $2000 Gaming computer, but it runs on Windows 98
    It's like trying to play a guitar, but the guitar has no strings...Anyway, catch my drift?

    The Divine beasts are not temples! I'll say it again. The Divine beasts, are NOT TEMPLES....
    You know what they are? A single room, with a few puzzles....A glorified shrine.
    I feel like Nintendo concentrated so much on freedom and ridiculous weapons that break in about three hits (Don't even get me started on that) That they forgot about a key Zelda ingredient...Temples or dungeons, what ever you want to call them.
    How can they forget something that makes Zelda so great?
    Look, I like the divine beasts, but come one, nothing beats a good ol' Forest Temple or Shadow Temple. By the end of it, I would have even been happy with a Water Temple, that's how much I was missing a proper Temple.
    Can you really consider a temple, something you can finish in 15 minutes? Seriously, the stupid Elephant one took me 15 minutes to do, 20 including the boss.
    What a let down....

    The Story......Wait, what story? The attempted story is atrocious, along with the so called voice acting, which is so cringe worthy that you would rather skip it than sit through another moment.

    So, you beat Calamity Ganon, then what? Absolutely nothing......No, seriously...Nothing. No special weapon, no special shield, no special item...Nothing.
    The game actually makes you load in from your last save before beating him if you want to continue playing.
    ........I know, ridiculous, right?
    What's the point of beating him, why even bother with it? You shouldn't bother with it. The boss fight wasn't even amazing. I had tougher fights with some random enemies scattered through out the world.

    This review has gotten too long and I don't have many characters left, so I'll have to stop with the complaining there.

    This isn't a 10/10 game, but it definitely deserves at least an 8/10. Though, I'll be giving it a 10/10 on here, to counteract all the lame ass people giving it a 0/10 and they haven't even played it..

    Lamos! ;)    … Expand
  87. luminaxster
    Mar 27, 2017
    10
    Since Ocarina of time, I have not been so mind blown by game. Batman: Arkham Asylum, and City as a bundle come really close to it, but the replay value and game mechanisms aside fighting were on a middle ground. The art is impeccable, the game mechanics are incredible addictive, and the open-air flow of the history-upgrade-skill make this game a whole puzzle that from every angle has aSince Ocarina of time, I have not been so mind blown by game. Batman: Arkham Asylum, and City as a bundle come really close to it, but the replay value and game mechanisms aside fighting were on a middle ground. The art is impeccable, the game mechanics are incredible addictive, and the open-air flow of the history-upgrade-skill make this game a whole puzzle that from every angle has a different way to approach it. I have enjoyed the 150+ hours I have played it, still missing 10 shrines and 20 Koroks, though.

    The art was conceived to be everlasting, they used the Windwaker style to do so. The scenography, such blend between japanese anime and real world' beauty is breath-taking. Miyasaki's renown art style has a huge footprint here. This difference between Japan and the West art philosophy makes this game timeless. Hyper-realism of the West make their art to be limited by the hardware resources of the time, with the exception of animatronics.

    Sometimes overlook by players and developers alike, weapons break there are no silver bullets. This foundation for playing the game drives everything, from exploring regions to choosing your fights (or avoiding them) to decide whether your are ready to fulfill your destiny. Once you got weapons, how many can you hold, how many do you need to get things done on a quest? you have to explore to get Korok seeds so you can carry more. Then, you learn how weapons, armor, other items and the environment work, so you know where to go and keep at hand. The game mechanics are so intuitive and connected to its open world that you forget that you actually cannot do that in the rest of the games you play. I cannot recommend this game more. Please, put skepticism and ill-advises aside, once you take a breath of the wild, you know there is not going back.    … Expand
  88. Furious_Fanboy
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Finally a Zelda game that doesn't feel like a chore to complete! I loved every minute of this game. My only MINOR complaints I have: I would have liked more of a musical score for the game, and Thunderblight Ganon was tougher than the main boss. Overall it is a masterpiece of a game!… Expand
  89. neosim
    Mar 25, 2017
    9
    Bad things first: First impression was kind of confusing same for the controls. The enemies get recycled often. Calling horses when they are out of range doesn't work (realistic? yes, fun? no). Yes the world is as open as it could be, but alot of it is locked behind having to get better equipment. Weapons breaking is annoying (but also forces you to try new ones).
    After a few hours tough    Bad things first: First impression was kind of confusing same for the controls. The enemies get recycled often. Calling horses when they are out of range doesn't work (realistic? yes, fun? no). Yes the world is as open as it could be, but alot of it is locked behind having to get better equipment. Weapons breaking is annoying (but also forces you to try new ones).
    After a few hours tough you'll get used to the mechanics and the controller and an amazing World awaits you. The map is enormous and there are countless weapons, materials, shields et cetera. Definitely amazing if you are a bit of a loot whore. Traveling around takes a bit of time at first, until you unlock the port locations. No place feels like the other and surprises wait around every corner like a cave locked behind breakable stones filled with gems, a random bird bard on a mountain or a giant dragon suddenly appearing. There are secrets hidden everywhere and they actually provide something worthwhile if you find many of them instead of simply being something to collect. The puzzles are fun and become quite tricky later on. Combat changed a lot instead of a static damage number like most zelda games you now have countless weapon types and weapon multipliers like food giving attack strength and so on. I also like that the game rarely explains stuff, you have to find your way through most the game by yourself only hints are hidden in lore, no hand-holding. Rupees are actually worth something in this game, never once encountered a point where money didn't matter (looking at you ocarina of time).

    TLDR; This game is amazing, but amazing enough to buy an entire console going with it? Debatable, if you are a Nintendo fan, plan on getting stuff like super mario odyssey and you enjoy the "switch" part (gotta say it's actually a huge improvement in quality of life imo, using it a lot) then definitely yes. If you only plan on playing Zelda then i'd say wait until the console gets cheaper. But nonetheless anyone not playing this game is missing out, very great experience. I'd rate it 8.2-8.5 but gave it a 9 for changing the formula.

    Oh and everybody giving this game a score of 4 and less is objectively an idiot. Most of them can be summed up like this: "WÄHHH IT'S NOT THE ZELDA I LIKED/USED TO KNOW THINGS CHANGED AND I DON'T LIKE IT THUMBS DOWN EVERYBODY". Please for the love of god ignore them.    … Expand
  90. Malovi
    Mar 31, 2017
    10
    Cannot recommend this game more highly - it is genuinely just a lot of fun to play.

    The world is polished and clearly hand-crafted: just full of things for you to see and discover, whatever direction you set out in. The AI for both enemies and NPCs alike is believable and coupled with well animated characters provides for a depth of character that is truly a joy. The combat, magic    Cannot recommend this game more highly - it is genuinely just a lot of fun to play.

    The world is polished and clearly hand-crafted: just full of things for you to see and discover, whatever direction you set out in.

    The AI for both enemies and NPCs alike is believable and coupled with well animated characters provides for a depth of character that is truly a joy.

    The combat, magic and physics systems all interlock and work together to create a very smooth and dynamic system where you can have some real fun pushing the envelope on what is possible.

    Do yourself a favor and play this game!    … Expand
  91. blankslatenator
    Mar 9, 2017
    9
    Note that Every review on here is out of 20. Everyone is already hitting 10 and then adding additional points because Zelda Breath of the Wild is a 10/10 game, but in terms of whatever else people want in modern games its really about a 4/10. Frankly I think that 4 is a -1, which is a lack of a PC launch, an outdated system launch, and underwhelming what should have been a perfect 10Note that Every review on here is out of 20. Everyone is already hitting 10 and then adding additional points because Zelda Breath of the Wild is a 10/10 game, but in terms of whatever else people want in modern games its really about a 4/10. Frankly I think that 4 is a -1, which is a lack of a PC launch, an outdated system launch, and underwhelming what should have been a perfect 10 simply because of the publisher's conservatisms. A PC release would have perfected this game, especially since it got pirated to crap anyway.… Expand
  92. scorp332211
    Mar 1, 2021
    1
    I’m sorry but this is one of the most BORING games of all time! It’s not great at all. You have to walk/run for miles before getting to an objective once you leave the first area. There are no horses to be found. The landscape is also barren- nothing to see or do between getting from one quest to the next. Then there’s the stamina system which stinks. You have to climb mountains to get toI’m sorry but this is one of the most BORING games of all time! It’s not great at all. You have to walk/run for miles before getting to an objective once you leave the first area. There are no horses to be found. The landscape is also barren- nothing to see or do between getting from one quest to the next. Then there’s the stamina system which stinks. You have to climb mountains to get to your destination, but you have to be careful you have enough stamina to do it. You even use stamina when paragliding which is ridiculous. The fast travel system is also terrible depending on where you need to go- there’s not always one even to get back to a place you’ve been before. Then there’s the one hit kills by enemies which also stinks. It’s so easy to die in this game, and I’m a very experienced game player. Overall I found the whole thing very frustrating- it’s not fun. Everyone says it’s one of the best games of all time- but I don’t give it more than a 1/5 or 1/10. There are so many better rpg’s out there- so don’t waste your time or money on this one!… Expand
  93. icetube3200
    Apr 4, 2018
    10
    I can't say anything that hasn't been said before. It's a must-have for every Switch owner, that isn't a casual gamer.
  94. Vilemk0
    Apr 25, 2023
    4
    Very disappointing step back from ocarina of time and twilight princess. Moving music, memorable characters, unique mechanics? You'll find none of that here, and they even managed to duck up the story. There's no journey or grand reveal, it's a survival sandbox with a simple linear goal in a way more akin to very early arcadey iterations before. There's no charming exposition to the startVery disappointing step back from ocarina of time and twilight princess. Moving music, memorable characters, unique mechanics? You'll find none of that here, and they even managed to duck up the story. There's no journey or grand reveal, it's a survival sandbox with a simple linear goal in a way more akin to very early arcadey iterations before. There's no charming exposition to the start of this one, you simply wake up and are introduced to a post apocalyptic world and the main boss. A main boss that has been stripped of any personality and can be beaten without even needing the master sword. There's charming wandering NPCs but no memorable named NPCs, just randoms with samey models and mannerisms.

    The open world gets old fast when you realize each zone is filled with the same activity.

    >Find a rock, put it in the circle, get a seed.
    >Find a shrine, put a ball in a hole, get a spirit orb.
    >Find ingredients, put them in a pot, get food.

    All the charm of every zone is robbed from these repetitive tasks that make up every reward and every reveal. Find a secret area? You get a ball in a hole puzzle shrine. Climb a difficult mountain? You get to pick up a rock and get a seed. Why do we need to do this? Well the answer is that 4 orbs translate to either one heart or stamina bar, which is basically gating survivability. At least it would be if you couldn't simply get food that gives you 20+ boosted hearts which TRIVIALIZES these rewards. I'd rather spend my time looking for big radishes to make 20+ boosted heart meals that do another **** golf puzzle ever again. It gets old after the twentieth time ffs.

    Now the final nail in the coffin for me was the horrible bosses and dungeons. The water dungeon and water boss was a **** joke. It was literally one room with three puzzles, and a slow predictable boss that I basically stunlocked by shooting it's eye. It was pathetic. The worst Zelda dungeon I've ever played. The scene of this giant power rangers elephant statue somehow swimming under the dam and through the river half is size was also pathetic. Such a downgrade it's a disgrace. And it didn't get much better from there. The other four bosses and dungeons aren't much better. There's also a whole system involving taking pictures and cataloging everything from plants to creatures, but who the **** wants to do that? The gameplay was fine but I can't get over the pitfalls. All in all, very disappointing.    … Expand
  95. Nydhogg
    Mar 12, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is not by any means a perfect game, nor the best game ever, not even the best in the franchise (which is in fact my favourite). After spending somewhere between 100 and 200 hours I can't help but feel that Nintendo tried their best to change what was wrong with Skyward Sword, while changing what was ultimately right as well. While the latter had a strict closed world, with no connections between areas which were no more than 3 besides the sky, Breath of the Wild offers a world like no other Zelda game before it, or any other game period. However, it faills where Skyward Sword succeded; its characterization that only gets worse through the awfull voice acting (mainly Zelda's) and poor story telling. By the end of the game I felt ultimately disappointed by how simple (even by the franchise's standards) the story was, how shallow its conclusion seemed, how I simply could feel nothing for its characters. The premise of a ruined kingdom and the quest to regain the memory is a good one but that's all there is to it - a lot of promises with no acomplishment... I kept hoping that by the end there would be some light shed into everything, something to connect to other games, or at least to the Ganon's character like we had in Wind Waker or in Twilight Princess, something to redeem the game, to make it feel more deep, but Ganon is the epytome of what the story is, completely shallow, if this was my first Legend of Zelda I wouldn't understand what this all was for, since its character lacks any reason and to be honest, Ganondorf did more in 7 years in Ocarina of Time than Calamity Ganon did in 100...
    Then there is the problem of the dungeons... The few ones (four) there are, feel really natural since there are no keys, the map makes much sense in the kind of world this is, there's some fluidity to it... However they all look the same, for all the variety the overworld has, the dungeons are always machines, and that's not the only think the seem to differ from the overworld. They are really tiny dungeons only bigger then the lackluster shrines all over the game (and I went through all of them). There are no theme dungeons like in previous games, the big challenge that we were always looking to. Majora's Mask also had 4 dungeons but at least they felt unique, and the overworld wasn't so disproportionate to them. Furthermore, the bosses all looked the same, only changing the weapon they used. And their level of difficulty was a shame when we consider how hard some battles can be in the overworld, particularly the last transformation of Calamity Ganon... neither one of them hold the candle to Lynels...
    The other thing that bugged me was that for all the diversity and area of the overworld, I felt like all I found were different varieties of bokoblins, moblins and lizalfos, not even flying lizalfos at that... And the mini bosses were even more repetitive, not to talk about how Talus were just... a big rock...
    The weapon mechanic can be a pain in the ass at the beggining of the game but we eventually overcome it and it's this game thing, you either get used to it or not. Don't think that's a bad thing like most people seem to complain about.
    It's soundtrack is there even if most of the time it is way more subtle than in previous games, there are some nice pieces throughout the game.
    Artistically is an authentic masterpiece and I don't think I will get marvelled by another game's scenarios like I was by this ones in a while.
    There are a lot of frame drops but I don't think they are that bad that you can't enjoy the game for what it is. Sometimes I felt like the controls didn't respond that well, not sure if it was the game or switch's problem...Link would keep moving even when I stopped or changed direction or not move immediately when I ordered him to, but since I saw no one complaining about it I have to assume it may have been a problem with my controller.
    In conclusion, in spite of all its problems with the story, dungeons, characterization, I think the game is truly groundbreaking when it comes to its freedom, gameplay and art style so I'm giving what I believe to be a fair score: an 8 (8,5 if I could but never a 9)    … Expand
  96. vora_bat
    Jan 1, 2018
    6
    The main problem i have with this game, is that they've fooled me during the start of it. I liked it a lot in the beginning. They've created a start area in a such way, that it felt really detailed and with a lot of interesting places. But what appeared to be after that in a reality was an empty world, with boring side quests, boring cities. and repetitive tiny dungeons. I don't mind theThe main problem i have with this game, is that they've fooled me during the start of it. I liked it a lot in the beginning. They've created a start area in a such way, that it felt really detailed and with a lot of interesting places. But what appeared to be after that in a reality was an empty world, with boring side quests, boring cities. and repetitive tiny dungeons. I don't mind the visual style of the game, since it felt fine. What i dislike is that i was really bored after 10+ hours in game. I kinda get why a lot of people give this game 10 out of 10, because most likely it was their first game, but it is definitely not 10 out of 10. There are a lot of games that are much much better and more complex than this one.… Expand
  97. metaknightmare
    Apr 28, 2017
    10
    It is one of those games that divides time. There is now a pre-Breath of the Wild era of games and post-BotW era that is only starting now. Its impact will be that of Ocarina of Time back in '98. Think of elements from Shadow of Colossus, Monster Hunter, Witcher 3 wrapped in a sheet of Legend of Zelda. The world and environment are so well designed and every new area is different than theIt is one of those games that divides time. There is now a pre-Breath of the Wild era of games and post-BotW era that is only starting now. Its impact will be that of Ocarina of Time back in '98. Think of elements from Shadow of Colossus, Monster Hunter, Witcher 3 wrapped in a sheet of Legend of Zelda. The world and environment are so well designed and every new area is different than the last. You can go anywhere you see. Gripping story covered in a shroud of mystery. I'm about 125 hours in and have not faced a single bug and the frame rate issues have been fixed with patches. You will not regret the purchase because there is something here for everybody.… Expand
  98. AweSplat
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The BEST GAME EVER! I just love it! Even though the guardians are hard, I would have to do some stealth. Wow! The plateau is really huge having mountains and shrines and I would recommend getting heart containers first because when you're pulling out the master sword, it requires like at least getting 9 containers! If you don't have enough, then it's GAME OVER.… Expand
  99. danvellozo
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    this is the best game i've ever played! congrats Nintendo for developing a Master Piece like this! looking forward for more fantastic games on Switch.
  100. Mapa96
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    es un juego hermoso y muy bien hecho me encanta como puedo jugar en ese mundo tan hermoso y basto es una maravilla lo e esperado por mucho tiempo es el mejor juego que e jugado
    gracias Nintendo

    Is the best game ever
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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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