The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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  1. Borgoros
    Dec 22, 2017
    10
    A perfect take on a strong franchise. This is just what The Legend of Zelda needed. Wast open world where you have to adapt to the harsh nature. GotY is an understatement. Game of the decade.
  2. HUNRain
    Aug 12, 2023
    6
    A seriously repetitive game with repetitive dungeons repetitive gameplay boring open world map.
    BUT it has a good story and innovative gameplay features.
  3. TMath
    Dec 10, 2017
    9
    Its not a traditional zelda game but its still good.

    The story is fine but loosely structured like many open world rpgs and its not the main feature here. The world itself feels alive and looks amazing. its huge and extremely rewarding and fun to explore its akin to elder scrolls or witcher in its huge sandbox but focuses much more on game-play and exploration then either witcher or    Its not a traditional zelda game but its still good.

    The story is fine but loosely structured like many open world rpgs and its not the main feature here.
    The world itself feels alive and looks amazing. its huge and extremely rewarding and fun to explore its akin to elder scrolls or witcher in its huge sandbox but focuses much more on game-play and exploration then either witcher or elder scrolls.
    The exploration is amazingly fluid; The towns fit so organically into mountainsides or on a grass meadow. There is an insane amount of cohesiveness to the world and it feels great. some of the puzzles are really really creativity and interesting some are average. some are that old school zelda rock bs but all in all the puzzels and way they are implemented are amazing. the game lets you do puzzles combat and exploration YOUR way which is very refreshing.

    The sword/melee combat feels like a stripped down version of wind waker or twilight pricness
    yes they added weapons types like Two-Handed, Spear and Wand. But besides the wand,
    weapon types barley change how you fight. buuuuuuuut
    the combat is still fun and deep. i bet your asking "what the hell how" "you just said it was average"?
    that's only if you count pure melee. The bow in this game is the best in any version of zelda and is way more fun and useful to use. u can use your rune powers in combat and pull off some really wacky and creative stuff. you can also use your environment to your advantage...use sneak attacks...sense your weapons break you can always sacrifice a badly damaged weapon by chucking
    it and ur enemies then pull out ur wand light the field on fire fly up on the updraft pull out ur bow unless a barrage of bomb arrows and land like a freaking pimp! its really encourages experimentation and creativity

    You can easily dump 60-70+ hours into this game if u like exploration... 100s if you go for all the collectibles and do all the quest

    i highly recommend for any zelda fan who enjoys the game play of zelda games
    i recommend this to any zelda fan in general
    and i also recommend this to anyone who likes open world sandboxes
    if your looking for a good open world RPG id say maybe try witcher 3 or fallout new vegas    … Expand
  4. AdamMaticGaming
    Mar 13, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has been hyped up for five years, which can be a dangerous position for a game. Sometimes when a game is hyped beyond belief for so long it can fall into the trap of dipping below expectations and disappointing the player. Does Breath of the Wild fall into this trap? Hell no.
    Now, before I go in-depth about this game, I would like to say that I played the game on the Nintendo Switch, so not all of this review (mostly the technical side) may not apply to you if you are playing on the Wii U. Also, there may be some mild spoilers ahead, so if you don't want any of that, well, you can see the number above this wall of text I'm currently writing for my thoughts.
    Gameplay: The gameplay of BotW is top notch. It's clear that Nintendo has gone to lengths to rethink how 3D Zelda works. The movement has been completely reworked, tricks like shield surfing, climbing and paragliding completely change how you explore the world and add a sense of verticality and freedom to the world as a whole, which is great as that's exactly what the developers want you to feel. It's easy to learn and as such you never feel like you can't go somewhere, even at the beginning of the game. Combat has also been reworked, an amazing change as it's been basically stagnant since Ocarina of Time. And although it was always functional, it was never freeing. In BotW, there's always more than one way to fight the good fight. Slight stealth mechanics mesh well, and allow the smarter player to lessen the load of an upcoming fight by taking it slow. Ultimately the best way to attack enemies is to use your environment to your advantage, which keeps players on the lookout for easy ways to take baddies out. Everything about how this game plays is freeing and fun, something that 3D Zeldas have always struggled with. You can explore the world without proper direction for hours on end, which is a testament to how fun the game is on mechanics alone.
    Story: The story of BotW ties back into the central theme of the game; exploring a huge world. A majority of the story is told in bite-sized chunks that the player has to actively seek out. The Idea is that Link has lost his memory and the only way to recover it is to visit the places that are saved as pictures on the Shieka Slate. Finding these places in and of itself is a difficult and rewarding task, as you often have nothing to go on other than its relative position to identifiable landmarks and a few nondescript words from a fellow traveler. But when you do find these pieces you get a cutscene showing you more of what occurred 100 years prior. These cutscenes mostly go towards developing the relationship between Zelda and Link, but as they go on you realize the sense of tension and nervousness that Hyrule is going through. Overall, though the story isn't amazing, it is delivered in a way that makes it all the more meaningful to the player. This game tells an epic tale in an interesting and new way, and it does an amazing job at making the character care about the people around them.
    Audio Design: There isn't a ton to talk about here (as with most games) but what is here works well. The music is great as usual, but the sheer lack of it makes the times where it does kick in all the more emotional and overwhelming. It's not that the game is silent, as there's ambiance and faint melodies here and there as you play. I never thought about it while I played, because it isn't important. When you enter a town/shrine/dungeon/neato area music will kick in, and it does a great job at setting the tone of the area as per the usual. I think I prefer this to an overworld theme, as the sheer amount of time you spend traversing Hyrule would likely make it annoying as the game went on. The voice acting is also a nice touch, even if it only really happens in cutscenes. It can be a little cheesy at times, but it works overall. Oh and all of the fighting music (be it just some enemies, a Guardian, an overworld boss or a real boss) is phenomenal.
    Graphics: This is where some people have docked points in the game, which I really don't understand. The game is breathtaking in its sheer size, and the visuals do a fantastic job at showing this to the player. Draw distance is pretty reasonable, the overall look and shape of the terrain is maintained even at distance (I never noticed texture pop in or low poly models being replaced) though effect distances on things like smoke could be a little better. It isn't terrible, and the effects look good, so meh. The graphics overall are pretty impressive and gorgeous, but the framerate is where I begin to dock points. At times the game will dip a little bit. It isn't intrusive for the most part, but in highly forested areas like Korok Woods, it consistently drops to 20 or below, which is just unacceptable as it completely takes you out of the game.
    Gameplay: 10/10
    Story: 8.5/10
    Audio Design: 9/10
    Graphics: 7/10
    Overall Average Score: 8.625 (9)    … Expand
  5. AlessaIce
    May 19, 2023
    10
    I came here to give this game a 10/10 because I was reminded how brilliant it was while playing the absolute snoozefest that is it's sequel, Tears of the Kingdom. They don't deserve a similar rating.
  6. blawren4
    Mar 30, 2017
    9
    This game is amazing. This is as close to a perfect game as I can think of. physics are spot on making solutions to puzzles often solvable in multiple ways. My two kids and are all playing this(each with 40+ hours so far) and it is amazing how we take completely different ways to get places and solve puzzles. My only real complain is the cooking system doesn't retain recipes thatThis game is amazing. This is as close to a perfect game as I can think of. physics are spot on making solutions to puzzles often solvable in multiple ways. My two kids and are all playing this(each with 40+ hours so far) and it is amazing how we take completely different ways to get places and solve puzzles. My only real complain is the cooking system doesn't retain recipes that you've created and is a bit cumbersome. If you make something good and use it, then you don't have a record of what ingredients were used to make another one. No "dungeons", but they aren't needed in my opinion.

    Game doesn't hold your hand, at all, go anywhere, anytime, just like the Switch.    … Expand
  7. mikeje
    Aug 14, 2020
    8
    Какая то глупая игра, постоянно какие то рофлы с тем что в ебало залитают от каких то обычных Мобов ваншоты
  8. ConsumerBatman
    Nov 26, 2017
    10
    (I could have sworn I already wrote a review for this game.)

    It's magnificent. What else is there to say? This game is simply magnificent. Every acre of Hyrule, the grass, the seas, the sky, is alive with wonder. Every Moblin, Bokoblin, and Guardian that could be lurking over that hill keeps you cautious, yet charged with a wanderlust. Every streaking meteor through the sky begs you to    (I could have sworn I already wrote a review for this game.)

    It's magnificent. What else is there to say? This game is simply magnificent. Every acre of Hyrule, the grass, the seas, the sky, is alive with wonder. Every Moblin, Bokoblin, and Guardian that could be lurking over that hill keeps you cautious, yet charged with a wanderlust. Every streaking meteor through the sky begs you to postpone your current objective to pursue that pillar of light.

    Every breeze and it's nature-inspired piano accompaniment makes Hyrule feel lush and alive even when you're barely interacting with it. Every glowing shrine in the distance... every beckoning mountaintop... every dense forest... every new traveler with a story to tell...

    I could go on for hours. I'm over 70 hours in. I haven't discovered HALF of what there is to do in this game. I'm still regularly surprised. I've got a ways to go, and I hope for years of glorious adventures in this beautiful, breathtaking Hyrule.

    This game is a masterpiece.    … Expand
  9. pepelickxs
    Apr 26, 2023
    10
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  10. techtronics
    Oct 31, 2017
    10
    This is an incredible game, you can play for hours and hours and don't get bored because all the elements are really great: the history, the levels, the characters...everything is marvelous. Undoubtedly one of the best video games ever, and one of my favorites.
  11. vogr
    May 12, 2021
    10
    Очень хорошая игра, поражающая своей проработкой мира и миханик. Ради неё я зашел сюда впервые)
  12. Jobbo
    Apr 6, 2017
    9
    Fantastic game that moves the genre forward. After being able to climb every surface in this i have found it frustrating to play other open world games ( which is why i am putting Horizon on the back burner until i am in the mood for another open world game ).

    Exploration, world design and art style are all second to none. I found the story to be borderline invisible however and the    Fantastic game that moves the genre forward. After being able to climb every surface in this i have found it frustrating to play other open world games ( which is why i am putting Horizon on the back burner until i am in the mood for another open world game ).

    Exploration, world design and art style are all second to none. I found the story to be borderline invisible however and the weapon degradation system discouraged me from using some of the cool loot i found which is completely the opposite feeling you want with loot systems.

    One of the best games of the generation for sure but slightly overshadowed by Persona 5, Bloodborne and Dark souls 3 for me. Still the best thing Nintendo has made since Mario 64 which is an impressive statement in itself. Definatly worthy of the praise    … Expand
  13. MarceloBuenoRJ
    Mar 10, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Não joguei ainda ,mas tudo que vi achei ótimo , dei nota 9 apenas porque acho nenhum jogo é perfeito ,esperando o preço baixar pra poder jogar essa maravilha de jogo. Uma pena que a Nintendo abandonou meu país e n temos o jogo localizado em português ,lamentável!… Expand
  14. kimitake
    Apr 22, 2018
    7
    After I complete this game (main quest and most part of the side quests, almost 100 hours of game) I can say that has too much weak points to be considered a masterpiece, it's a good game but 97/100 is simply ridicolous. I will not gonna explain the merits this game has cause everybody has already done, but i want to focus on the problems it has.
    The combat system is obsolete and light    After I complete this game (main quest and most part of the side quests, almost 100 hours of game) I can say that has too much weak points to be considered a masterpiece, it's a good game but 97/100 is simply ridicolous. I will not gonna explain the merits this game has cause everybody has already done, but i want to focus on the problems it has.
    The combat system is obsolete and light years back compared to competitors, all the weapons have just 2 move sets in total, there are just a few type of enemies mixed in colours, the puzzles in the dungeons after a while start to be repetitive and not stimulants.
    I also didn't like some game design choices (this is personal maybe someone could enjoy those) like the weapons that disintegrate after a few hits (arches included) and the fact it's almost impossible to climb when it's rainy is so frustrating.
    I can't understand how this game could be compared to Ocarina of time a game that is 20 years older but better in every way (except for graphics of course).
    Reading the others reviews I also can't understand how almost nobody highlights the problems this game has, exalting only the good parts of it.
    In the end i can say also the plot is for sure not one of the best we ever see,
    on the contrary it is really trite and banal.

    P.S. I forgot the stamina managment is really stupid    … Expand
  15. VTL
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    Que decir... es un imprescindible. No he jugado muchos celdas... Windwaker, Link to the past, Breath, Link between worlds y links awakening NS. Pero este a mi modesta opinion da un salto a lo moderno impecable. Gran juego la verdad.
  16. The_EpicGamerYT
    Aug 4, 2017
    10
    This is one of the best video games of all time, with no exaggeration. Just about everything in the game is polished to perfection. The game looks absolutely stunning and it has a great soundtrack, which the Zelda series always had. The gameplay is absolutely flawless with a variety of weapons, armor, and bows to pick from. The shrines in this game offer mini-puzzels which offer the playerThis is one of the best video games of all time, with no exaggeration. Just about everything in the game is polished to perfection. The game looks absolutely stunning and it has a great soundtrack, which the Zelda series always had. The gameplay is absolutely flawless with a variety of weapons, armor, and bows to pick from. The shrines in this game offer mini-puzzels which offer the player with a diversion and a way to get more treasure. The dungeons all offer their own unique puzzles and backstories, but the Vah Ruta Divine Beast was the most memorable. The game is also massive, in scope and in a number of achievable goals. This proves that Nintendo has a way to keep their old IPs new and interesting. Anyone who has a Switch must have or already has this spectacular game.… Expand
  17. NickUrs
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    Well, I haven't finished Zelda: Breath of the Wild yet. Its scale is unprecedented for a Zelda game, and it encourages you to move slowly. And while I fear that the sheer breadth of the experience might ultimately push some players away, I'm relishing my time spent in this hushed, half-dead Hyrule. After thirty years of The Legend of Zelda, I'm delighted that the series has finally lostWell, I haven't finished Zelda: Breath of the Wild yet. Its scale is unprecedented for a Zelda game, and it encourages you to move slowly. And while I fear that the sheer breadth of the experience might ultimately push some players away, I'm relishing my time spent in this hushed, half-dead Hyrule. After thirty years of The Legend of Zelda, I'm delighted that the series has finally lost its way again. This game about world exploration and an interesting journey. Don't wait for Hack 'n' Slash actions form Breath of the Wild.… Expand
  18. edv1819
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    An amazing game with great gameplay. The world is beautiful with great color and scenery.
  19. CicoNut
    Apr 11, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda series is known for having a fairly linear structure, with a slow start, a hand-holding sidekick and lots and lots of dungeons. However, with Breath of the Wild, Nintendo just lets you run free. No slow beginning, no hand-holding sidekicks, nothing. As soon as you step out into the world of Hyrule, you are free to do whatever you want, whether that's hunting monsters,The Legend of Zelda series is known for having a fairly linear structure, with a slow start, a hand-holding sidekick and lots and lots of dungeons. However, with Breath of the Wild, Nintendo just lets you run free. No slow beginning, no hand-holding sidekicks, nothing. As soon as you step out into the world of Hyrule, you are free to do whatever you want, whether that's hunting monsters, combing the land for secrets, or following the main quest.

    In the game, Link awakens from a deep sleep and a mysterious voice guides him to discover what has become of the ruined Kingdom of Hyrule. Link meets an Old Man, and learns from him that 100 years prior, a great evil known as the Calamity Ganon rose up and laid waste to Hyrule. Unable to be defeated, it was sealed within Hyrule Castle while the ruins of the land were ravaged by nature over time. Although trapped, the Calamity Ganon has grown in power, and Link must defeat it before it breaks free and destroys the world.

    What pushes Breath of the Wild ahead of its competitors is the freedom it grants you. You can tackle the game's dungeons in any order you want, or just skip all the way to the final challenge from the get go. In fact, you don't have to do any of that to fully enjoy this game - you could easily spend over 100 hours finding and solving the game's 120 shrines, collecting the 900 Korok seeds, or just exploring as you please.

    Breath of the Wild doesn't just excel in exploration, but also combat, which is surprisingly deep for a Zelda game. You can sneak up on enemies, snipe at them from afar, or even use the environment to your advantage (like pushing a boulder down a hill and crushing them). Taking on bokoblin camps and giant guardians is definitely a highlight of this experience.

    Yet this near-perfect game is not without some flaws, the most prominent being the infamous Blood Moon, which is the game's way of re-spawning enemies onto the map. It's nice that Nintendo worked it into the games's lore, but it can be really frustrating when you've cleared an entire bokoblin camp, only for the entire thing to re-spawn right on top of you. It also triggers an entire cutscene whenever it occurs, which can take you out of the flow of whatever you're doing at that moment.

    Some other minor grievances include there being no way to fix broken weapons or shields, no way of healing without opening your inventory, it rains too often (which prevents you from climbing) and the fact that it has birthed an entire fan club who are shipping Link with Prince Sidon. Seriously guys, WTF.

    In short, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is what all games should aspire to be, with a beautiful art style, fun combat and an entire open world ready to be uncovered.    … Expand
  20. thdremily
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    There is nothing to say that hasn't already been said about the gameplay itself. As far as the game as a whole, Breath of the Wild is a masterpiece. Hopefully it is remembered, played and replayed for generations as the 9th symphony is played today.
  21. Gurrdin
    Dec 14, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Breath of the Wild is a fun and good game, but it is not without its flaws. It has a beautiful world with superb art and (for the most part) sound direction. Seriously, what Nintendo managed to do with the admittedly limited hardware is astounding. However, there are certain things that would just take me out of the experience. Also, let me preface this by saying I would have given the game an 7.5/10, but I'll round up since Metacritic won't let me use any decimal values.

    First, I think the world is just a bit too big. I enjoyed the open world, but I felt like it would have benefited from being about 20% smaller or so. Parts of the world got a little bland and repetitive to travel throughout. Still, I did like the idea as a whole, it just needs a bit more refinement for future installments. Perhaps cut the shrines down to around 100 or slightly less and adjust the Korok Seed exchanges.

    The shrines are actually something I thought became an annoyance throughout the game. They just weren't that much fun most of the time. Some had fun and clever puzzles, but others were just boring combat trials. It felt like the devs kind of put themselves in a corner with how many shrines they put out versus how many good ideas they really had. They weren't horrible, though, just annoying.

    One thing I did despise, however, was the weather. I don't know if the way rain and lightning were handled was just for the sake of some realism, but it seriously took me out of the game. Climbing things to find secrets was one of the best parts of this game, and I'm not sure why the devs felt the need to mess with that. Slipping off the surface you're climbing on just isn't fun, especially if you're at a spot that is somewhat high up. Also, needing to remove metallic items during lightning is just a nuisance and adds nothing to gameplay.

    The weapon degradation was frustrating. I often found myself hoarding my best weapons for fear of breaking them before a harder fight. I wish the weapons lasted longer or some of the better weapons were just a tad easier to get. This issue is somewhat alleviated by increasing your inventory space, and that isn't particularly difficult to do.

    The Divine Beasts were very cool, however. Even if they were a bit easy along with the bosses, the scale and their puzzles made them fun. Plus, their locations introduced you to the fun races and some visually diverse areas. In particular, the Zora's Domain area was quite a site. The rewards for freeing the Divine Beasts were definitely worth it, too.

    Still, I just felt myself getting tired of playing the game. After I freed the fourth Divine Beast, I looked at the memories I hadn't recovered, the armor I still hadn't upgraded, the Great Fairies I still hadn't found, and just decided I was done. I realized at that point I just wanted the game to be over. With that, I ran to Hyrule Castle to try and actually beat the game.

    Since I mostly ran through Hyrule Castle, I can't give a fair criticism of it. However, it was visually impressive and pretty tense with the Guardians in place. The art style of Breath of the Wild led to very appealing areas, whether they were bright and clear or dark and corrupted. The art team certainly deserves a round of applause for their work on it.

    At the end of the day, Breath of the Wild was a good game, but it just couldn't seem to stop getting in its own way. There were just too many annoyances that added up. If you make the world smaller, rebalance the shrines to be more varied, change the weather systems, and get rid of the rapid weapon degradation, this game would be very close to being perfect. It's still a Zelda game for sure, but it's just not the most fun Zelda game, and it really should have been.    … Expand
  22. frederik1478
    May 5, 2020
    8
    I enjoyed the game very much but I must say that if you aren't in the mood for some slow play climbing game then this game is not for you
  23. Quackattack78
    Mar 10, 2017
    8
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a culmination of the works and imagination by Nintendo that brings me that same feeling of adventure that Ocarina of Time did so long ago. It's a new step for the 3D Zelda line, one that strays from familiar linearity and allows the user to take the world on at their own pace.

    There are many things Nintendo does right, including large scale    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a culmination of the works and imagination by Nintendo that brings me that same feeling of adventure that Ocarina of Time did so long ago. It's a new step for the 3D Zelda line, one that strays from familiar linearity and allows the user to take the world on at their own pace.

    There are many things Nintendo does right, including large scale exploration, engaging gameplay, dynamic weather, a fully interactive environment, and a physics engine that falls right into the middle of realistic and wacky. All of these elements work together to create a believable world, as well as an experience the rewards creativity while still maintaining a degree of accessibility. The game stops holding your hand soon after you activate the first Sheikah Tower.

    One thing the game does exceptionally well is providing a plethora of content everywhere you go. This was very overwhelming at first, as every time I set a goal I would find myself getting distracted by Korok puzzles, Shrines, and side quests. While most of the side quests are simple, many of which can be categorized under the fetch quest umbrella, others provide unique and meaningful rewards. Shrines take the place of Pieces of Heart, and reward you with spirit orbs that can be used in sets of four to upgrade your health or stamina. The variance in mechanics the Shrines provide are a welcomed addition. Korok puzzles are plentiful as well, all of which are simple environmental puzzles that upon completion reward you with a Korok Seed, an item that is used for increasing inventory space for weapons, shields, and bows.

    I have mixed feelings about the inclusion of the stamina meter, as well as weapon durability and dungeon design. The Stamina meter from Skyward Sword returns, and is used for climbing, gliding, and sprinting. For climbing and gliding, the inclusion of the meter is necessary as it helps to give a feeling a progression when upgraded. It keeps you grounded until you make a little progress so that you can take to the sky later. New heights can literally be reached once stamina is upgraded. For sprinting, however, the use of the stamina meter hinders movement, an artificial roadblock that slows my progression through the world that I find to be completely unnecessary given the size of the game's sandbox.

    Durability I found to be annoying in the beginning of the game, and I wouldn't be surprised if others are put off from proceeding through the game as a result of having to find a new set of weapons after every few enemy encounters. It's arguable that this design decision was intentional; a means of forcing the player to be more creative when approaching enemies. Not everyone is creative, however, and as a result this mechanic can be disabling to those who would rather run in and channel their inner Leeroy Jenkins. As you progress, durability does become less of an issue as you acquire more powerful and durable weapons.

    Dungeon design is excellent, but they are rather short and there are only 4 included in the base game, which is a shame considering some of the best puzzles in the game are included in them.

    Now for the bad:
    The Story: fairly weak and straight forward, a result produced by the game's openworld design. The entire time I was waiting for that "moment", the one that would force me to drop my jaw in awe, but it never arrived. The voice acting (in English) is bland, and many of the cast decisions the localization team made are questionable at best (looking at you, Yunobo). There are elements that are crucial to the lore of the series that are only vaguely referenced within the main quest, odd exclusions that in many respects worked against what the story was trying to convey.

    Sound Design: Brilliant. Nothing is too overbearing, and everything fits in. The music, on the other hand, leaves much to be desired, especially when compared to previous entries in the series. There weren't any tracks that actually gripped my attention, not like the classic MIDI tracks such as Gerudo Valley from OoT, the Overworld Theme from TWW, and the more recent Midna's Lament from TP.

    Performance: While docked, the game runs at a 900p native resolution, and a 720p native resolution while undocked. This was a poor decision by Nintendo in my opinion, and the game should have been locked to render at 720p native in both configurations. There are little to no framerate issues while undocked and running at 720p, but there is substantial inconsistency in the framerate rendering at a native 900p while docked. Probably partition errors as a result of upgrading the resolution. Hopefully this can be addressed in the future, and Nintendo provides a performance preference for those of us who prefer framerate over visual fidelity.

    All in all, The Breath of the Wild provides a unique and engaging user experience. While not perfect, it is one of the most notable games Nintendo has ever developed. 8.5/10.    … Expand
  24. TimTime1
    Mar 14, 2020
    4
    As someone who's new to the franchise it didn't really appeal to me at all. Don't know what all the hype is about. The worlds are often quite monotonous, quests feel uninspired and it's kind of hard to get into the story when you weren't interested in it before getting the game.
  25. dyinginbeauty
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    Absolutely wonderful game... so much charm and detail make this an incredible experience.

    I havent played zelda since the N64 games - breath of the wild fells like it were a 2017 retake of those two games... what more do you want?

    I am not regretting buying a switch this early on... its expensive, but this game alone is worth the investment.
  26. aythamipt
    Dec 13, 2018
    5
    Simplemente escribo esto para que me conste como un análisis y que la nota del juego me salga en mi apartado de votaciones y tener un historial. Saludos
  27. kahgae
    Apr 11, 2017
    10
    After sinking 100+ hours into the game, beating the bosses, getting the shrines, and all that, all I can say is that it's an amazing game. It really is totally different from any other zelda game, but it seems like it just fulfills the exploration and expansive world that nintendo wanted from the first game. For any who love the linear format of ocarina of time for example tho, would notAfter sinking 100+ hours into the game, beating the bosses, getting the shrines, and all that, all I can say is that it's an amazing game. It really is totally different from any other zelda game, but it seems like it just fulfills the exploration and expansive world that nintendo wanted from the first game. For any who love the linear format of ocarina of time for example tho, would not like this game, but the game in itself is pretty damn good.… Expand
  28. Kytana08
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    I like this game, its amazing. A beautiful painted world.
    Have already spent hours in it.

    Only the weapons can be destroyed too quickly.
    But that does not matter much.
  29. covex
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    The game is gorgeous, and it is true of all positive comments that it's collecting. It's just impossible to stop playing, best Zelda game ever. 10 out of 10
  30. monco
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    El mejor juego con formato mundo abierto que he jugado, punto!
    Artisticamente cada escena es una pintura! En algo me hace acordar a the wind waker!
    Las animaciones son geniales, la musica como siempre no falla, hasta los efectos de sonido en funciona a la jugabilidad tienen indentidad! Nintendo lo tiene clarisimo, y sabe como darle indentidad a sus juegos, esa personalidad que le    El mejor juego con formato mundo abierto que he jugado, punto!
    Artisticamente cada escena es una pintura! En algo me hace acordar a the wind waker!
    Las animaciones son geniales, la musica como siempre no falla, hasta los efectos de sonido en funciona a la jugabilidad tienen indentidad!
    Nintendo lo tiene clarisimo, y sabe como darle indentidad a sus juegos, esa personalidad que le imprime a sus juegos es unica, pocas empresa lo saben hacer tan bien, ahora solo se me ocurren dos Blizzard y Valve.    … Expand
  31. redlondon
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This game has sucked me in, love it :) some notable things I love include the cooking system, vast landscape, and the ability to climb to the highest of heights! The puzzles are extremely rewarding and fun as well.
  32. oso_adrian
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Una experiencia totalmente fascinante; Nintendo lo hace otra vez con Breath of the Wild. La mas reciente entrega de Zelda en modo de mundo abierto esta llena de cosas por descubrir, paisajes para ver. y un sin fin de quests inteligentes para resolver. un anarrativa profunda en un entorno grafico espectacular, se acerca a los fans de la serie y a los novatos por igual. Genial titulo deUna experiencia totalmente fascinante; Nintendo lo hace otra vez con Breath of the Wild. La mas reciente entrega de Zelda en modo de mundo abierto esta llena de cosas por descubrir, paisajes para ver. y un sin fin de quests inteligentes para resolver. un anarrativa profunda en un entorno grafico espectacular, se acerca a los fans de la serie y a los novatos por igual. Genial titulo de lanzamiento para Nintendo Switch y cierre de un ciclo de vida para la Wii U... una de las mejores recomendaciones leidas por la internet: deshabilita el mapa y simplemente pierdete por ahi explorando. un diez para este juego.… Expand
  33. AShadow
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is said to be one of, if not the best Legend of Zelda game this century. This game is absolutely beautiful, don't listen to the haters
  34. Aaargh
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This game is simply a new experience. The way you control Link in this world is unique. Does this game raise the bar? Yes it does. Even mundaine tasks are enjoyable and the world interacts in a realistic manner. Must play if you are a fan of the genre. I loved Windwaker but this game is just better, more complete, more interesting (and possibly more overwhelming).
  35. odisseu1
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Worth the wait. The massive world is awesome, the graphics are beaultiful and the cool gameplay of zelda. Now
    i have to explore the intire world to post more. really the best game i played since the witcher 3.
  36. TheGreatEds
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This game is one of the best games i have played in years. I really loved this game and had so much fun exploring all the different areas, filled with monsters, shrines, and towers. What I liked most about this game is that it is VERY difficult, however it didn't get to the point of frustration, this was very refreshing from Nintendo since they tend to make their games easier as timeThis game is one of the best games i have played in years. I really loved this game and had so much fun exploring all the different areas, filled with monsters, shrines, and towers. What I liked most about this game is that it is VERY difficult, however it didn't get to the point of frustration, this was very refreshing from Nintendo since they tend to make their games easier as time passes. The combat system is also very fun, although I do have to say that the inventory of swords is very small, maybe if they didn't break so easily I would get it, but it is a bit frustrating since some times I ran out of swords when fighting a boss. The story, while a bit bland, is pretty good compared to other Zelda games. The open world also doesn't feel empty like other games *cough* *cough* and is pretty fun to explore. In conclusion, this game is great and is definitely worth the price, and this comes from a guy who doesn't like the other Zelda games.… Expand
  37. N3F
    Mar 9, 2017
    9
    The only thing stopping me from giving this a 10/10 is that I feel the world is a bit too big just for the sake of it. I've only had framerate issues 3-4 times in my 40-50 hours. I liked that the graphic style was reminiscent of a "grown up" Windwaker. The amount of times I think to myself "this can't possibly work" and then to be constantly proven wrong, is just amazing. I've neverThe only thing stopping me from giving this a 10/10 is that I feel the world is a bit too big just for the sake of it. I've only had framerate issues 3-4 times in my 40-50 hours. I liked that the graphic style was reminiscent of a "grown up" Windwaker. The amount of times I think to myself "this can't possibly work" and then to be constantly proven wrong, is just amazing. I've never before played a game with as much freedom as this. Highly recommend.… Expand
  38. Allex2003
    Mar 9, 2017
    9
    This game is AMAZING! It has this idea of changing to something so new, but still have this formula to keep it to, despite it being so different..it still feels like The Legend of Zelda! the game feels so new and fresh, The graphics are beautiful, the story is well thought out and so much more..

    The only things i really didn't like is most weapons aren't too durable and smaller issues.    This game is AMAZING! It has this idea of changing to something so new, but still have this formula to keep it to, despite it being so different..it still feels like The Legend of Zelda! the game feels so new and fresh, The graphics are beautiful, the story is well thought out and so much more..

    The only things i really didn't like is most weapons aren't too durable and smaller issues. But those don't stop me from loving it!    … Expand
  39. damienphoenix
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    How do you make the Legend of Zelda relevant again? By destroying the definition of what a game like the Legend of Zelda is supposed to be. Where do I start with this game? How about the fact you really go can anywhere you want- horizontally and vertically. How about the fact the physics in this game actually matter and you can truly manipulate and approach every situation differentlyHow do you make the Legend of Zelda relevant again? By destroying the definition of what a game like the Legend of Zelda is supposed to be. Where do I start with this game? How about the fact you really go can anywhere you want- horizontally and vertically. How about the fact the physics in this game actually matter and you can truly manipulate and approach every situation differently because of it. How about adding voice acting and cutscenes and some of the best writing I have ever read in a video game?

    I don't know where to begin(just like the game). I have been preparing for a hardcore open world game in Hyrule for years. I knew that eventually, Nintendo would take Zelda in this direction so I needed to prepare myself. It all started with Portal 1 and 2, then Skyrim, then the Last of Us, then the Souls series and Bloodborne. Each of the game series I listed you can see influenced the final product. From the quick, challenging and fun puzzles( just like Portal) in the shrines and dungeons. The open world discovery from Skyrim, the survival aspect and utilizing all your resources like the Last of Us, and the difficult but rewarding enemy and boss encounters like the Souls series.

    It also borrows from the Ubisoft model of climbing a tower to open up a portion of the map but unlike the Ubisoft model nothing shows up on the map. You need to find and mark the locations you need to explore. I play with HUD off which helps me really learn the environment and look at the map like a true adventure. It is so refreshing to venture off into a large land mass because you see something in the horizon. I spent 4 hours last night just exploring and find new secrets that I missed in the beginning area. I am currently in the eastern part of the map and I had a feeling in my gut I needed to go back to where it all started since I had new equipment and understood the world design better. Man, I beat two Guardians, got 15 Korok seeds, finish 8 shrines and just discovered parts of the map that are wonderous.

    If you want your hand to be held and everything to be easy, this game is not for you. It is not as hard as a Dark Souls or Bloodborne but you can make it that hard if you want by venturing into areas with underpowered equipment. This game has spoiled me. I can't look or play other games now if the gameplay isn't tight and the world isn't magical. I play games to lost myself and forget about the issues of my life and the world. I don't care about graphics. I want to have fun, I want a challenge. I want to use my brain as well as my skills to get through a tough area or boss. Every time I fail, I know it is because of me. Either I am rushing, not mentality ready for the fight, or overlooking an aspect of the game.

    This game is easily in my top 5 favorite games of all time. Not sure of the rankings yet but I worry for Portal 2 and FF7. That's it- go out and get it. The Wii U is the only Nintendo system I never owned. The Switch is fantastic. I do recommend a pro controller. I use the pro controller for tough fights since I need the dexterity. But I play on the handheld when I just want to explore areas with enemies I know I can beat while looking for new shrines to complete. If you don't have money for a console and one of the greatest games ever just wait till the Holidays. But if you are like me and hate cookie cutter games like Ubisoft open-world games(Rayman Legends is awesome) then please go get this game. You will not regret it.    … Expand
  40. vpusnetwork
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    El mejor juego jamás creado, sólo los que posean este videojuego me darán la razón, imágenes y gráficos increíbles, pruébalo, te gustará. La mejor de la saga.
  41. claudinou
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    I did 1/5 of this game and boy, I never had such a great time playing an openworld game without getting bored after 10hours. The story of Mipha, one of the former prodigies in the game even made me cry in front of a game for the 2nd time of my life (not counting when a game ends of course). This game is really great and I recomend it to anyone around.
  42. yoshi19
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Spoilers:

    I just completed the Ruta temple and can safely say that this is one of the best games that I've ever played. I feel like I still have so much to do in the game. Feeling a bit overwhelmed but loving every second of it. I really like that there is a variety of arrows in the game. I was able to beat the boss of Ruta by using Lightening arrows and utilizing Cryosis. Seriously, there are so many different ways to play this game. Please try it out. You won't be disappointed.    … Expand
  43. Gronxy
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Definitely wouldn't have bought the Switch had it not been for this game. Can't say I'm a big fan of the console but the new Zelda is phenomenal. It presents a difficulty level that hasn't been seen in Zelda in years. You definitely can't call Zelda a kids game anymore. The game doesn't hold your hand and it makes it you navigate the kingdom by yourself. No objectives. No route. It's up toDefinitely wouldn't have bought the Switch had it not been for this game. Can't say I'm a big fan of the console but the new Zelda is phenomenal. It presents a difficulty level that hasn't been seen in Zelda in years. You definitely can't call Zelda a kids game anymore. The game doesn't hold your hand and it makes it you navigate the kingdom by yourself. No objectives. No route. It's up to you to find your way. The world is alive and interactive. The characters are lovable and quirky. It's still feels like classic Nintendo in many ways. But it finally fixed many issues that made the last few Zeldas seem like repeats of the classic formula.… Expand
  44. firemansplat
    Mar 10, 2017
    9
    i have now played this game for a week and it is one of the best games of this generation so far the game mechanics are amazing even though its dose not tell you once in the game how to cook or shield surf any revews that say the game has constent hand holding obvoiusly has not played the game
  45. Forsaken87
    Mar 10, 2017
    9
    BOTW is a really awesome game. I love the changes to the "classic zelda formula" which makes it really refreshing compared to the latest followup on the legend of zelda series. There is really, really a lot of things to do and explore and I expect at least 60-80 hours for my first play-through. (Neither rushing, nor doing everything possible before finishing the main quest)
    I have played    BOTW is a really awesome game. I love the changes to the "classic zelda formula" which makes it really refreshing compared to the latest followup on the legend of zelda series. There is really, really a lot of things to do and explore and I expect at least 60-80 hours for my first play-through. (Neither rushing, nor doing everything possible before finishing the main quest)
    I have played the game for about 50 hours now and still am far from being bored. The game IMHO is not as perfect as some reviews claim, but it is certainly the best single-player game I have played in years! The riddles are nice, some are a little bit easy. Fighting is really fun, exciting and can be really hard for the strong foes that can be found pretty much everywhere around the world. Side-quests/exploration aside the main story is most likely a bit short (like I said I'm not completely done yet) but fun for sure.
    There are minor performance issues noticeable sometimes (really rare), but those did not really affect my experience with the game. It's not like stuttering annoyingly for long time or getting unplayable causing deaths.

    Overall I highly recommend this game! I would not recommend to get a Switch just because of this one game (unless you are a hardcore Zelda fan and don't own a WiiU). If you are planning to get at least 3 or 4 further games for (for me it's at least Splatoon, Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros.) the money is definitely well spent.    … Expand
  46. Hooverbranch
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    This game is not perfect. There are real frame rate issues. There are times where you just get owned by a group of simple enemies and you want to just give up. The weapons breaking can become beyond annoying. And yet I am giving it a ten not because its perfect (no game is) but because it took my expectations of a Zelda game and blew it out of the water. I have not been this excited toThis game is not perfect. There are real frame rate issues. There are times where you just get owned by a group of simple enemies and you want to just give up. The weapons breaking can become beyond annoying. And yet I am giving it a ten not because its perfect (no game is) but because it took my expectations of a Zelda game and blew it out of the water. I have not been this excited to pick the controller back up and play a game since Final Fantasy X. And I havent even touched the story line yet. I have been exploring the world and collecting Shrines (I have 50 as of right now) and everything I discover feels like an achievement in itself.

    I am excited to start the main Storyline after I unlock my last two areas of the map. And I have a feeling I will be playing this game for a long time to come.    … Expand
  47. Charles_1859
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    I really enjoy this game. The pace is somewhat slower than in other games, but it really works. It is almost a "non-game", but it just so much fun to go and explore. Plus, I like the amiibo support in here. So overall, the game just works and that makes it a 10 for me. Note: I only played the Wii U version and my rating is based on this.
  48. Powerphoenix
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    A great video game tells a great story. An unforgettable video game engages your emotions. BotW takes hold of your senses and never lets go. Whether it's watching a sunrise, planning an attack on a larger foe with limited supplies, base-jumping from a mountain, or running to see what's over the next ridge, BotW does all of this and more. It lays the world at your feet and asks you toA great video game tells a great story. An unforgettable video game engages your emotions. BotW takes hold of your senses and never lets go. Whether it's watching a sunrise, planning an attack on a larger foe with limited supplies, base-jumping from a mountain, or running to see what's over the next ridge, BotW does all of this and more. It lays the world at your feet and asks you to explore and, most importantly, to play. I've never been drawn to adventure quite as thoroughly and freely as I have in BotW. I had to actively fight against my instinct to follow the story and trust that going anywhere is perfectly okay. With so much to see, BotW might keep me entertained for years. Beautiful, stunning, awe-inspiring, and funny. This is the gold standard of game development and an answer in the Affirmative to the question: Are video games art?… Expand
  49. JayFray
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    This is by far the best game i've played in the last decade. The World is so interesting that i find myself smiling with the charm and personality of everything in the game. the art style is great. Nintendo hit a Homerun with this game. It is hard already, i cannot imagine what they will do with the hard mode coming up. i am not going to spoil the fun, just a tip, dont get too attachedThis is by far the best game i've played in the last decade. The World is so interesting that i find myself smiling with the charm and personality of everything in the game. the art style is great. Nintendo hit a Homerun with this game. It is hard already, i cannot imagine what they will do with the hard mode coming up. i am not going to spoil the fun, just a tip, dont get too attached with your weapons. ;) you welcome… Expand
  50. lanmandragoran1
    Mar 10, 2017
    9
    since ocarina of time i have been waiting for another zelda game (or any game for that matter) that comes close to the fun and mystery that was thrown into my life whilst playing that game. THIS IS IT!
    ok the frame rate isn't always that great (i'm playing on wii u) and it is a very different zelda game in many respects, but the way i see it they are all a bit different from the one that    since ocarina of time i have been waiting for another zelda game (or any game for that matter) that comes close to the fun and mystery that was thrown into my life whilst playing that game. THIS IS IT!
    ok the frame rate isn't always that great (i'm playing on wii u) and it is a very different zelda game in many respects, but the way i see it they are all a bit different from the one that came before.

    my experience so far (i haven't yet completed it) has been amazing! i used to play skyrim and shadow of the colossus and say "i wish modern zelda games were abit more like this" and some how that's what this is. the vast world that far from holds your hand and leaves you open to explore how ever you like, big bosses and mini bosses mixed with the difficulty levels they provide is almost reminiscent of a dark souls game, and the new "dungeons" are great, mind bending in places but rewarding and don't keep you there for days on end.
    for me its a massive step up in the world of zelda and almost any zelda fan i think would agree. 9/10 from me, as it isn't perfect......but its very close.    … Expand
  51. seoros
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Not a big fan of RPGs but I really enjoyed this one. I'm kinda glad it didn't dwell on the lore of the game but rather the gameplay. I can't tell you how sick I am of plot driven games that fall short on combat. There's still a decent story, and okay voice acting. But what makes this game great is the gameplay. It's incredibly fun. Watching twitch streams won't do it justice. You need toNot a big fan of RPGs but I really enjoyed this one. I'm kinda glad it didn't dwell on the lore of the game but rather the gameplay. I can't tell you how sick I am of plot driven games that fall short on combat. There's still a decent story, and okay voice acting. But what makes this game great is the gameplay. It's incredibly fun. Watching twitch streams won't do it justice. You need to feel out the game. Read a puzzle and try to solve it. It's a very rewarding experience from a franchise that I thought was heading in the wrong direction. I've got to say I'm thoroughly impressed with this title. Great finale to my Wii U, which imo always got a bad rep.… Expand
  52. DarkZerO_AT
    Mar 11, 2017
    8
    Just wanna give my opinions on this game
    Firstly, yes i am a zelda and nintendo fanboy but i can still think normally
    ok, well this is surely an amazing game, its fun, works flawlessly for the majority and looks really nice but there are a few issues, every game has them and also this one some of which are: animals dissapearing after they detected you ... kinda breaks the immersion    Just wanna give my opinions on this game
    Firstly, yes i am a zelda and nintendo fanboy but i can still think normally

    ok, well this is surely an amazing game, its fun, works flawlessly for the majority and looks really nice
    but there are a few issues, every game has them and also this one
    some of which are: animals dissapearing after they detected you ... kinda breaks the immersion for me quite a lot, weapons break way too fast most of the time, you are basically only looking for good weapons to deal with strong enemies, this shouldnt be a core aspect of the game
    the fps drops are ... well, they suck, especially since nintendo said these wouldnt be happening on the switch because of the improved hardware
    the missing dungeons are also ... idk ... it just feels weird to any zelda veteran and tbh, i really miss them, not saying the shrines are bad, the general idea is great, they are fun to solve and the options you have to solve them are great, its not always just one way, most shrines offer multiple ways to solve them, some can be really easily cheesed and that makes you feel especially good since you get a feeling of "heheh i did it in a way the devs probably never thought about"
    thats a part i love about this game, it gives you so much freedom in doing things the way you want to do it

    ok well, i guess my review is getting a bit out of hand here but this just keeps on flowing out :P

    tl;dr: its a great game, with its own flaws and issues but its def. the best zelda ever made imo, its far from being the best game ever made but its in the top spots of the best games, thats for sure    … Expand
  53. Revalithechamp
    Apr 11, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Breath of the Wild is not a perfect game but what makes it great is that it has many great things that the flaws are overshadowed. This is coming from a longtime fan.

    The four major bosses disappointed me at first but NIntendo did what they did with Majoras Mask and made it to where you could overlook that by completing sidequests and mini-dungeons. Although I do wish there were more bosses considering that the game had a long development period, but that period was spent on making Link able to interact with the environment the best way possible.

    Sure the graphics might not be the best but that's a small thing since graphics don't necessarily matter. I've barely touched the story and I keep getting sidetracked by things I see in the distance and I just get the urge to check it out. It's like you'll have a goal to reach someplace but then you see some glowing light or odd structure and you're like "ooh whats that?" completely abandoning your original goal to discover something wonderful.

    I also love the way that you can use the environment and physics to your advantage, like throwing a metal weapon towards the center of an enemy base during a lightning storm, only for the lightning to strike and fry all of the enemies at once. Or you can strike raw chu-chus with different elemental weapons to give the chu chus different effects if they're hit, making perfect booby traps!

    Now the main bosses were pretty easy but those aren't the only enemies in the game. The overworld is teeming with powerful enemies that you can battle as many times as you'd like thanks to the blood moon. Once again, the game has a Majora's Mask feel to it in terms of fighting a great evil in order to save a doomed land, and you inherit the abilities of the spirits that you rescue and use them to your advantage (Revali's gale ftw). There are people discovering new secrets everyday and this game was definitely worth the wait.

    Even if I feel like the game is not enough, I'm glad that DLC is coming with new map features, a new storyline, and a new dungeon. The game isn't perfect all around, but the pros overshadow the flaws by far. Even better than Ocarina of Time. I look forward to the next Zelda game made for the Switch. Great job Nintendo!    … Expand
  54. dr0nzer
    Dec 17, 2017
    8
    The Legend of Zelda is a franchise that resonates with a lot of gamers and is a franchise that is well recognized, is it the game that everyone says it is... game of the year... best game of 2017... well it's all down to personal interpretation and preference, all of the game systems in Breath of the Wild is not new or groundbreaking, it's systems already built and established in otherThe Legend of Zelda is a franchise that resonates with a lot of gamers and is a franchise that is well recognized, is it the game that everyone says it is... game of the year... best game of 2017... well it's all down to personal interpretation and preference, all of the game systems in Breath of the Wild is not new or groundbreaking, it's systems already built and established in other franchises released over the past decade. I personally feel the success is the franchise name in this world... if this game was released under another name I do question whether it would have been as successful as it is now.
    Lets start with the story, it's basic and simple... Ganon is free, ravaged the world and you need to eliminate him, it's simple and nothing has changed from this formula, as you start the game you're thrown in the world and after leaving the starting area you're in a massive sandbox, you can do whatever you like and you choose how to progress, certain areas of the maps are gated for progression, though it may seem like you can go there you can't, not without certain "protections" which come in the form of gear, you can tackle Ganon at any time throughout the adventure whether you wait to be fully over powered or go for the challenge very early.
    The majority of the game you spend exploring the world, the shrines dotted around act as puzzles and waypoints to encourage you to explore further, giving you reasons to go that far out or out of the way to see them, the rewards are beneficial to your character and all help in the long run.
    The combat system is great, anything you see in the world you can go to, physics are close to reality.. set a tree on fire.. wearing a heat blade helps in cold conditions and vice versa, it's just really well thought out.
    I personally did not like the games durability system.. I get why they did it but is it fun? I don't think so, weapons breaking and having replenish them all the time can be annoying, it does add complexity to the combat and encouraging you to use other weapons but I do ask if it's really necessary.
    One big grip for me is Hyrule Castle, it's such a big thing in the world and I wished they could have done more with it, it's just a place to go to kill Ganon and personally for me it doesn't have that grand feel, when compared to the master sword, it's more a symbolic thing for the final encounter.
    I enjoyed the game and put around 75 hours in, I did not complete every shrine or find every Korok seed (with the latter being too much of a grind) but did the essentials before taking on the final boss.
    Overall it's a solid title but it's nothing special, for me I enjoyed my time in Zelda but I wanted more depth in the story than just killing Ganon.    … Expand
  55. Conanap
    Mar 12, 2017
    9
    The game is very different from a lot of the Zelda games yet similar at the same time. This is perhaps one of the best attempts at open world games that exist. It allows you to directly head to the final boss or actually go through the entire world to prepare yourself. At any time, however, you can decide you've explored enough, go fight the boss, then come back and continue to explore...The game is very different from a lot of the Zelda games yet similar at the same time. This is perhaps one of the best attempts at open world games that exist. It allows you to directly head to the final boss or actually go through the entire world to prepare yourself. At any time, however, you can decide you've explored enough, go fight the boss, then come back and continue to explore... which is really, really weird but also very awesome at the same time. However, this causes a lack of direction for players like me who enjoy very linear games. That's not to say I didn't enjoy the game, no, in fact I loved the game, but this may be considered a little bit 'too open', and personally I do.
    The game does not hold your hand and only provides you with the very basic information and then set you free. I only remember being taught how to open inventory, swing my sword, use my shield, use my arrow and how to switch weapons quickly (I think quick travel as well, but through a mandatory story conversation). Everything else - figure it out. I personally don't have a problem with this - this is a return to the roots of Zelda, where there exist essentially no help (ie, Zelda 1, Zelda Link to the Past). If for whatever reason you loved the creepy owl or the fairiy buddy in OOT or MM, then you're out of luck, because nothing will annoy you every 5 seconds to ask you to listen.
    Very unique to this Zelda game are gears that break (except the goron sword in OOT / MM). Your sword will break, your shield will break, your bows will break. At first this sounds really annoying, but as you play the game, you realize there are an adbundance of weapons in the world for you to pick up, and most of the times I run out of inventory space for new weapons as opposed to not having enough weapons to deal with enemies. Iventory management is not too bad as it is actually expandable, and materials do not seem to have an upper limit on how many you can carry.
    Key items are still there, but is mostly replaced by a single item that allows you to use the function of multiple items. Gone is getting dungeon specific items in previous games, you now rely on what you already have to solve these problems. The dungeons are, comparatively very easy with the exception of the boss fight, and also very short. You can do them in any order, it just really depends on which area you want to explore or complete first. In addition to the four dungeons, there are a hundred and twenty shrines. Shrines are similar to mini dungeons, but the locations are not immediately apparent besides the beginning area and you must sought them out yourself. The shirnes are usually very short but at the same time very fun, and I really loved them.
    Exploration is really fun but feels progressively less rewarding as you get stronger. Enemies do respawn from an in game mechanic and get stronger, but rewards don't really seem to get much better, usually some kind of weapon or just arrows. This is the way you'll discover shrines, and to be quite honest, after around 12, 13 hours of game time I started to not want to explore different places if I don't know for sure there'd be something I want from the area. That said, exploration was not exactly frustrating as the navigation system is really well thought out. You can place different stamps anywhere you want (unlimited amount) to help yourself remember what is where, and you can place around 5 - 6 pins, each differnt colored, to help you navigate in the direction of immediate objectives. These pins can either be placed from your map or soemthing akin to a telescope.
    A few gripes I have with this game: electricity / shock is overpowered. Every weapon / item has a solution, but shock is just incredibly annoying as a status. You can make potions and such, but it's still really annoying. You will drop your currently equiped weapons when you get shocked, and a lot of times by the time you pick up your items you're shocked again. It also does a ridiculous amount of damange, I hope Nintendo balances this a little bit in the future.
    Also, frame drops. The Switch is having trouble holding 30FPS at 900p - a really weak proposition for a console + game in 2017. This wouldn't be too much of a problem if 720p was presented as an option in docked mode, but it isn't. Frame drops were not observed in handheld mode.
    Weather can be very annoying. Climbing becomes very hard when raining, and the unpredictability of the weather, even though there's a few hour forecast in game, makes some of the area just unecessarily annoying (except for the story parts that required it to be raining, that I understand). There's been cases where I had to just leave the game running of around 10, 20 minutes waiting for rain to pass since I was climbing some stuff. Rupees are also an extreme rarity in this game, but prices are really high.
    In general, the game is extremely fun but can be improved in a few areas. Worth a buy.    … Expand
  56. Fossegrimn
    Mar 13, 2017
    8
    Its hard to review this game. In many ways, its a 10/10, but it also have problems, so I can't give it that personally. I have now finished the main story, but still has hours upon hours to explore. When I first sat foot in this gorgeous world, I was in awe. Sure, the graphics are outdated, and developed for the Wii U, but the graphical style is so amazing. But in the very start aswell youIts hard to review this game. In many ways, its a 10/10, but it also have problems, so I can't give it that personally. I have now finished the main story, but still has hours upon hours to explore. When I first sat foot in this gorgeous world, I was in awe. Sure, the graphics are outdated, and developed for the Wii U, but the graphical style is so amazing. But in the very start aswell you encounter the first frame drop. Really, it didn't matter then, but after many hours of playing you will witness a lot of frame drop. This isn't really that of a big deal tho.

    When I was finished with the tutorial area, I was totally lost. The world was so huge. And thats what I like about this game. The amazing world. There are so much to do. Everywhere. It might look empty, but its not. And you are given so many tools to explore the game.

    Fast forward after beating the 4 main dungeons, I was a little let down. These dungeons was amazing, but I would much more prefer themed dungeons instead. And the bosses were uninspired and bland. And after beating hyrule castle and ganon, that was the point the game dropped in score for me. It was a really boring boss fight aswell, and ganon had a stale design. This might just be me, I completed Dark Souls 3 about 1 month before BOTW release date. And, ofc, Dark Souls bosses were amazing, and interessting. So for me, these bosses where boring. I find it funny that I liked the mini bosses that are around the world more interessting then the 5 big bosses.

    And this is why I give it a 8/10. Due to uninspired bosses, frame rate issues, also, some of the main towns felt rushed compared to the others. Ones had amazing main quests, and some had non.    … Expand
  57. yugonaraku
    Mar 13, 2017
    7
    el juego es bueno, pero sinceramente llega un punto en donde no sale de lo mismo, le faltó mas diversidad, el tipo de control es regular, tiende a causar ciertas molestias con tan solo de haberlo jugado 3 horas. los gráficos son excelentes, el juego en si no es muy largo, es menos de lo que podría ser ocarina del tiempo.
  58. A_HumanPerson
    Mar 13, 2017
    9
    I've been a huge Zelda fan since the beginning and this is by far the best since OoT. The gameplay is f**king amazing, The voice acting is nearly on par with Uncharted 4, the story and characters are brilliant and the music is tear-jerking.But the game isn't perfect FPS drops quite frequently during the first section and the graphics are more like a game from 2012.

    I have barely been    I've been a huge Zelda fan since the beginning and this is by far the best since OoT. The gameplay is f**king amazing, The voice acting is nearly on par with Uncharted 4, the story and characters are brilliant and the music is tear-jerking.But the game isn't perfect FPS drops quite frequently during the first section and the graphics are more like a game from 2012.

    I have barely been able to put this game down since I bought it, this is definitely a serious contender for game of the year. It's absolutely brilliant and I LOVE IT.    … Expand
  59. Bradcasting
    Mar 13, 2017
    9
    Here is my first review on Metacritic I've been a Zelda fan for a long time I first played Ocarina Time and I would say my favorite is Wind Waker for now. This game is vastly different from any other Zeldas if you don't like games that are different from their predecessors than this would either change your mind or make you disappointed. For me their are 2 main problems the frame rate andHere is my first review on Metacritic I've been a Zelda fan for a long time I first played Ocarina Time and I would say my favorite is Wind Waker for now. This game is vastly different from any other Zeldas if you don't like games that are different from their predecessors than this would either change your mind or make you disappointed. For me their are 2 main problems the frame rate and not many dungeons, but this game is damn beautiful the graphics are perfect, the score is beautiful, the combat is fun in fact I like the idea of losing weapons when your in combat because like the title you are in the WILD. The game is like a survival game such as Metal Gear Solid 3. The story is interesting the characters have a lot of personality. Like I said I don't like the frame rate it would get a 10/10 if only they fixed it. If they patch it up then I'll give it a 10/10. This is a must have for Wii U or Switch but you don't need a Switch just for this just wait.… Expand
  60. LordMOrion
    Sep 15, 2017
    8
    Breath of the Wild is a phenomenal game, full of content, plot and characters. I have enjoyed the majority of the time I've spent playing this game. However there are two major problems with this game. First, unsurprisingly, is breakable weapons. It is a terrible idea, terribly implemented which really hurts this game. Secondly is the English Zelda voice acting, I'm from the UK and theBreath of the Wild is a phenomenal game, full of content, plot and characters. I have enjoyed the majority of the time I've spent playing this game. However there are two major problems with this game. First, unsurprisingly, is breakable weapons. It is a terrible idea, terribly implemented which really hurts this game. Secondly is the English Zelda voice acting, I'm from the UK and the voice is incredibly irritating, so much so that I've changed the voice language to Italian!… Expand
  61. MrDoge
    Nov 25, 2017
    10
    One of the most stunning and replayable Zelda games of 2017. Beautiful graphics, amazing enemies,
    easy-to-learn items, amazing story, interesting NPCs, astonishing voice acting, the best soundtrack since Splatoon, basically the best Zelda game of all time. Of course, there is Ocarina of Time, with a 99% rating, but it's easy to say the Zelda franchise is one of the best adventure series    One of the most stunning and replayable Zelda games of 2017. Beautiful graphics, amazing enemies,
    easy-to-learn items, amazing story, interesting NPCs, astonishing voice acting, the best soundtrack since Splatoon, basically the best Zelda game of all time. Of course, there is Ocarina of Time, with a 99% rating, but it's easy to say the Zelda franchise is one of the best adventure series in video gaming history. Nintendo outdid themselves this year. It was definitely worth the wait!    … Expand
  62. Ivaalo
    Mar 19, 2017
    9
    One of the best game I've ever played! The universe, musics and atmosphere are incredible. But this game isn't without any flaw.

    I'll start with negative points: Unfortunately, it seems the open-world feature doesn't really fit with the series. Climbing isn't the most fun action you can do in an open-world! Once you complete most of the missions, you don't have a huge motivation to    One of the best game I've ever played! The universe, musics and atmosphere are incredible. But this game isn't without any flaw.

    I'll start with negative points:

    Unfortunately, it seems the open-world feature doesn't really fit with the series. Climbing isn't the most fun action you can do in an open-world! Once you complete most of the missions, you don't have a huge motivation to beat the game, since the final part is excessively hard!
    What I prefer on a Zelda is to progress at the same time as the gameplay and scenario, like you have to continue the story to have a peculiar item to access a new place. Here, you can do anything since the beginning, and the story is already written, so you don't have the best motivation to progress.
    Also, saying "Nintendo is trying to bring back the root of the original game" is a good thing at some points, like the complete freedom, but if everything was free to explore in the first Zelda game, you would be able to climb mountains, and travel over any obstacles.
    I'm also disappointed the wild isn't more developed! The savage animals don't do anything, like hunting or eating.
    Breakable weapons are also a thing, but I was so sure there would be a weapon seller (were you can register your current weapon to buy them again) or a smith to repair your weapon, if they're near to break.
    Finally, Guardians... those enemies are the most annoying of the series, along with Miniblins in Wind Waker.

    Positive points:

    As I said previously, the musics are amazing! It's a new style and refreshing! Almost every important characters have a theme fitting them so well! The graphic art style is amazing, the colors of the landscape... just beautiful! The RPG style, with item collection and crafting, are also very enjoyable! The story is very cool, and what's better was to separate this game from the timeline we know, since it takes place 10 000 years after another "futuristic" event! Nintendo gets free of this circle of games' position in the timeline around Ocarina of Time! There are no explicit mention of the Triforce or the seven sages. Technology is also a well brought idea that doesn't ruin the magical aspect of the series!

    Amazing game, assumed risks, different style, great game experience , successful challenge! Still not perfect, but very well brought to the Zelda universe!

    9/10.    … Expand
  63. Akelazam
    Mar 26, 2017
    9
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a great open world game, that takes the Zelda franchise to the next level while still maintaining true to the franchise. This game is truly a work of art that combines a wonderful soundtrack with a fantastic story and beautifully artistic graphics. While the game doesn't run at the highest resolutions out there, the game performance and art styleThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a great open world game, that takes the Zelda franchise to the next level while still maintaining true to the franchise. This game is truly a work of art that combines a wonderful soundtrack with a fantastic story and beautifully artistic graphics. While the game doesn't run at the highest resolutions out there, the game performance and art style more than makes up for this.

    In open world games it is often easy to become overwhelmed and lose track of what you are doing. Breath of the Wild however gives you just enough direction without forcing you down a particular path. The world designers used the negative space to there advantage to give you the feeling of a truly expansive world. There are hidden things spread across the entire map including some great mini games like bowling and golf.

    The game does suffer from a few minor issues that keep me from giving it a perfect score. Chief among them is the fact that the weapons are too fragile; the UI gives no indication of the durability level of a weapon only warning you at the last second before your weapon shatters. While cooking food was initially fun it soon became a tedious task that takes away from the overall experience.

    While the game is not without its flaws I still believe this game is a masterpiece and would highly recommend it to newcomers and Zelda fans alike. Nintendo has raised the bar with this game and I can't wait to get back to playing it. I look forward to the DLC releases later this year and hope that they make an already great game even better.    … Expand
  64. MarcoL81
    Mar 26, 2017
    9
    Not since Skyrim has a game captivated me this much.

    I'm a casual gamer who doesn't have an allegiance to any particular gaming company and I have to say Nintendo hit it out of the park with this gem. If it weren't for the outdated graphics, FPS issues, and lack of a Japanese voice acting option I would have given this a 10/10. I'm an Art major in University and with every ounce of my    Not since Skyrim has a game captivated me this much.

    I'm a casual gamer who doesn't have an allegiance to any particular gaming company and I have to say Nintendo hit it out of the park with this gem. If it weren't for the outdated graphics, FPS issues, and lack of a Japanese voice acting option I would have given this a 10/10. I'm an Art major in University and with every ounce of my academic knowledge I label this game "a work of art". The freedom of choice, The beautiful scenery, The serene soundtrack, and the wonderful game play is what drives my decision to give this game such a high rating. I picked up the switch fully understanding that once i was finished this game i would sell it, but this game has changed my mind. The Switch and Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild will always have a place in my home.    … Expand
  65. clay3232
    Mar 27, 2017
    9
    Putting in over a hundred hours, I can say it's definitely a great game, but the game does have issues. The game play was good offering many ways to get around in the world and fight enemies, the weapon durability does however get annoying at times. While its gives you more of strategic outlook on battles it also keeps you from using some awesome weapons with you wanting to save them. IPutting in over a hundred hours, I can say it's definitely a great game, but the game does have issues. The game play was good offering many ways to get around in the world and fight enemies, the weapon durability does however get annoying at times. While its gives you more of strategic outlook on battles it also keeps you from using some awesome weapons with you wanting to save them. I would of enjoyed the it if the weapons had better durability and weapons such as the Master Sword, Champion Weapons, and the Amiibo weapons were unbreakable since they are supposed to be special, this would of made them stand out more from the rest of the weapons. It also really made the Master Sword seem kind of weak in this game given that it's usually only 30 damage, and the beams are super weak yet it still runs out power. Climbing and paragliding, I found to be really fun, with the only issue being the very frequent rain making impossible to climb. Having gear for climbing in the rain would of been a nice easy fix, also a rewarding discovery. The inventory system is alright but could of been better, One my biggest issues with the games is the dungeons. The game four divine beasts that act as dungeons, but each one is really short and easy to beat. Looking at the maps in each beast, allowed for you to alter the dungeons, but also made it appear that there would be more going on inside these dungeons showing the whole body of the beast, but sadly that wasn't the case with each not being very big. It was definitely a departure from the great dungeon designs of previous Zelda games. The 120 shrines I found fun at first, but they start to feel repetitive with their similar ancient tech look in each shrine. The puzzles are all pretty easy, but offer a lot of creativity with solving them. Once I had a good understanding of game play and all the runes, each shrine was a cakewalk. There is also shrines where you are challenged to fight a certain type Guardian these are pretty repetitive, Overall with the shrines, I didn't think they were all that great, I would of much preferred more time spent on making actual dungeons. This world is huge compared to other Zelda's and with there only being four small dungeons it's ludicrous. I would of also enjoyed if heart pieces were collectible instead of just weapons and korok seeds being found around the world. Playing the game you want notice much new music, or old music which is disappointing given the series' history with putting out great tracks. The crafting system is pretty simple, but I kind of wish hearts were still laying around (not like food actually heals you in real life). The difficulty of the game will have you dying a lot at the beginning but as the game goes you will acquire better armor and weapons making it actually pretty easy. The Story I found pretty disappointing, with it having a lot potential that got wasted. I liked the premise of waking up a hundred years after failing, but the story was so rare and short in the game that it hardly explored. The ending of the game, I thought was also a let down with Ganon being easy to beat anti-climatic, and the scene after his defeat was dull and short compared to many other Zelda endings. There is also some awesome characters but they really don't get that much time to shine or develop, which is really frustrating. The frame rate is definitely noticeable at times and in certain areas like Kakariko and by the Great Deku tree is really bad, but it won't ruin the game for you. Voice acting was pretty meh, which is kind of disappointing given that this is Zelda's first game with voice acting. Overall it's still a great game, but with so much potential to be even better. They did a great job incorporating open world aspects and adding stuff to the formula, but at the same time they took out a lot of stuff I really loved about the Zelda series... Dungeons, story, lack of music, items such as the hook shot, etc.. I give it a 9, definitely not a 10 or masterful. Placing it with the other Zelda's I would place it as my sixth favorite which is disappointing, because above it are Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, Wind Waker, Twilight Princess, and Skyward Sword... All of the 3D adventures before it... Still a great game though… Expand
  66. mrmettse
    Mar 31, 2017
    9
    I was very surprised to like this game since i didnt like any previous zelda game.
    This really grew on me and i couldnt let it go. well... i can now. It becomes a little.. repetitive and it's the same monsters, same shops, same loot.

    but this has only just happened and i still play it anyway. so i like and enjoy and gave it 9
  67. lanceton
    Apr 1, 2017
    10
    Nothing is perfect, but I can't give this game anything less than a 100 when I've rated other games 90ish.... While not perfect, this game really gives the players a tangible glimpse of what a LITERALLY FLAWLESS open world game could be like. So far I've played no game that's capable of doing this.
    If this game is not 100, I don't feel any other open world game worth a score higher than    Nothing is perfect, but I can't give this game anything less than a 100 when I've rated other games 90ish.... While not perfect, this game really gives the players a tangible glimpse of what a LITERALLY FLAWLESS open world game could be like. So far I've played no game that's capable of doing this.
    If this game is not 100, I don't feel any other open world game worth a score higher than 90, simple as that.

    I am not a console player. I bought N64 just for Ocarina of Time, and I bought Switch (and paid unreasonably high prices due to availability) just for this, those were the 2 only consoles I bought in the past 15 years, I regret neither. In my opinion this game is even better than Ocarina of Time at its release.

    There were some people got so enthusiastic about this game that they actually DDOS attacked some critics who gave this game a low score, while I don't think those were the right actions to take, I can fully understand why their rage - this game deserves that much. I don't remember when was the last time I feel that I really liked a game this much.

    Play this, RIGHT NOW, I'm not a Nintendo fanboy so I don't care HOW you play it, on Switch or WiiU or SOMETHING ELSE, but if you don't play this game right now, you are simply missing out.

    By the way I kind of want to see them put this game into an anime xD    … Expand
  68. draxlink
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    This is an amazing and unbelievable open world, this is the way to create a convincing world full of life, details, atmosphere, wild environment, smart combat system and everything you expected in a big game like this easily you can spend more than 100 hours trying to get all hiden secrets, Zelda franchise is now bigger than before and show to games like The Witcher 3 or Skyrim how an openThis is an amazing and unbelievable open world, this is the way to create a convincing world full of life, details, atmosphere, wild environment, smart combat system and everything you expected in a big game like this easily you can spend more than 100 hours trying to get all hiden secrets, Zelda franchise is now bigger than before and show to games like The Witcher 3 or Skyrim how an open world must be created in order to make feel the gamers inside a inmersive game with great gameplay!! To explor the vast Hyrule world is very satisfactory, you can go any place you wan to, for this game doesn't any place you can't reach, there is something very impresive Link can climb in any surface this posibility save you lot of time for example in The Witcher 3 is awful arriving to a mountain and can't climb it because the game system is terrible!! you have to waste time surrounding the mountain until find a way to climb! Flying with his paraglider is amazing you can admire Hyrule in all his splendor, like all games is not perfect but his bad points doesn't affect the game experience and now with the new patch you can enjoy a better perform on combats, simply this is the best Zelda and the best game in last decade! Very good for Nintendo and now only remains enjoy this jewel!… Expand
  69. Nouf
    Apr 2, 2017
    10
    wonderful fantasy...
    wonderful world..
    wonderful gameplay..
    wonderful controler..

    yes more than 40 hours I played this game and I did not feel bored
    Every game has a story, Only one is a legend
  70. Kiritsuna
    Apr 3, 2017
    9
    Before I start, I've played the game at least 24 hours, MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS

    Although not every NPC has a voice acting, like most open world games does, at least it has a great voice acting in the important parts. I love the games that have logic, for example in botw, the metal equipment that attracts lightning, the hot, cold, and burning status the slippery in the mountains and every    Before I start, I've played the game at least 24 hours, MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS

    Although not every NPC has a voice acting, like most open world games does, at least it has a great voice acting in the important parts.
    I love the games that have logic, for example in botw, the metal equipment that attracts lightning, the hot, cold, and burning status the slippery in the mountains and every climbable thing, the normal arrows that can transform in fire arrows using something flammable, and many other things. Also, I like the story, but unless you get every memory you will not understand it, my recommendation is to find every memory first, and then go fight Ganon. (If you have troubles trying to find out where each memory is, check the picture and try to translate the text in the upper right of the photo, that will give you a hint).
    How many Easter eggs, and throwbacks the game has. For example the thre dragons that you can find in the game, the ruins of famous places, and many other things.
    Other thing that I found great is how realistic the horses are, and the vatiety of them, how each horse has different attributes, I can see that they've put a lot of effort in making the horses look realistic.
    All the tedious thing that you have to do to complete the game 100%, collecting the 900 korok seed, or Finding all the hidden shrines, and taking a a picture of everything for example.

    What I don't like that much is that there are some creatures that are much harder to kill than ganon, for example the lynels, also I don't like that much how fast weapons break, like literally, with 10 swing almost any weapon breaks, other think that id didn't like at all, like not even a little is what happens after you defeat ganon, and no, I'm not talking of going back to the entrance, I'm talking about the story after you defeat him, also, I HATE that there is no after story (yeah, I know that many games don't have one, but they could have changed that). What I would do is add an after story where you can live with the princess, or find something to revive everyone, or a mission to help build the hyrule castle back or at least see the caste cleaned and beatiful, and last but nor least, the creatures may be tough at first, but then they are to easy

    P.D: If think that the game is easy, there are a lot of things you can do as a challenge, first of all, eliminate the map, the time, the thermometer, and don't upgrade your gear    … Expand
  71. diegorl987
    Apr 3, 2017
    10
    increíble juego, he jugado más de 170 horas y no para de sorprenderme. Espectacular videojuego que todo el mundo debería jugar. Desde el apartado artístico al técnico es lo mejor que he jugado jamás.
  72. Nomikron
    Apr 3, 2017
    9
    Nice art style, fun, and very long.
    The exploration feeling is perfect, with lots of little things to do, if you are a completion-ist player like me, you can spend hundreds of hours in this world.
    Art style maybe doesn't fit with you but is full of detail, if we compare Twilight Princess and Wind Waker nowadays which one looks better? Perfection doesn't exist, but this is a very good    Nice art style, fun, and very long.
    The exploration feeling is perfect, with lots of little things to do, if you are a completion-ist player like me, you can spend hundreds of hours in this world.
    Art style maybe doesn't fit with you but is full of detail, if we compare Twilight Princess and Wind Waker nowadays which one looks better?
    Perfection doesn't exist, but this is a very good and fun game.    … Expand
  73. thewellredmage
    Apr 3, 2017
    10
    Breath of the Wild is a measure of success that the gaming world needed. That’s why players ran to it like a glass of ice water in an arid desert. Now that I’m nearing the end of this unforgettable experience, my only hope is that other developers will take their cues from Nintendo again and start to create more experiences like this one, and more importantly that Nintendo can wise up andBreath of the Wild is a measure of success that the gaming world needed. That’s why players ran to it like a glass of ice water in an arid desert. Now that I’m nearing the end of this unforgettable experience, my only hope is that other developers will take their cues from Nintendo again and start to create more experiences like this one, and more importantly that Nintendo can wise up and learn from Breath of the Wild’s success.

    I hope you enjoy the Game of the Year once you get it, because this game is undoubtedly it. I don’t know of any way that I could’ve enjoyed it more.    … Expand
  74. Wintzy
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    This is hands down one of the best games i have ever played.
    Zelda: Breath of the Wild sets the standards for how an open world game should be made in 2017 and it doesn't even need the raw horsepower that we now have in the more performance-oriented PCs or consoles.
    The game mechanics work perfectly to create a real-world feeling and, similar to real life - if you think that something    This is hands down one of the best games i have ever played.
    Zelda: Breath of the Wild sets the standards for how an open world game should be made in 2017 and it doesn't even need the raw horsepower that we now have in the more performance-oriented PCs or consoles.
    The game mechanics work perfectly to create a real-world feeling and, similar to real life - if you think that something should work....it most probably will work like that (like anything out of wood can catch fire, only more durable weapons can be used for mining, you can use metal objects to electrify your foes or you can be struck by lightning if you sit near a tree etc. etc.) .
    There are so many moments when, as the developers are saying - you can truly shout "wow, i'm a freacking genius!".
    The map is huge and full of exciting things to discover. The story is not too complex indeed, but it does something really good - it sets the scene for you to understand what is happening and get immersed in the world and get you motivated to move on but it doesn't get in the way of having fun and it offers you a lot of freedom to really advance in the game at your own pace.
    The art style is unique and the music contributes really well to the atmosphere. Also very important is the fact that BotW feels very satisfying when playing and you can get this satisfaction even out of short 15 minutes play sessions. But you will need a lot of these to finish the game.

    My only gripes with BotW would be that the weapons break too fast but on the other hand i understand why they did this and i also never ran out of weapons so they balanced it well here. The second thing would be the lack of spoken dialogue in most of the scenes - but it's ok if this is the price to pay for having this wonderful game portable.

    All in all i enjoyed every second of the almost 100 hours with it and i think this is a masterpiece.
    I truly believe that it will live on as a highlight of what gaming was looking like in our times for future generations and i am sure we will continue to talk about it as the years are passing by.    … Expand
  75. KoopaAndTheGang
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    I'm cross-platform gamer for over 30 years by now - and I saved many worlds and princesses. But for the first time of my life, with each hour spent in a game I am more eager to save both than in the hour before...

    So far, it always was about concluding an (more or less obvious) plot - and this holds basically true for BotW. The difference is that the longer you are on your journey    I'm cross-platform gamer for over 30 years by now - and I saved many worlds and princesses. But for the first time of my life, with each hour spent in a game I am more eager to save both than in the hour before...

    So far, it always was about concluding an (more or less obvious) plot - and this holds basically true for BotW. The difference is that the longer you are on your journey through Hyrule, the more miracles and surprises you see, the more you improve your skills - the more you start feeling that this world has to be protected from the bad guy. And it doesn't feel like someone tells you to do so, because otherwise everything is in deep #@!$...it simply becomes a natural desire to save Hyrule and Zelda.

    Personally, I am kind of happy that it has some minor technical flaws - as there is no 11, by those it's ok to rate it a 10. And the hope survives, that in 30 years from now I will again experience something similar. This game changes how we will understand the terms 'video games' and 'open world'. For me, it is like exploring the world as a child. It remembers me of events of my past I had nearly forgotten, when the real world was open and not seen by a grown-up view.

    Well, there are other opinions - and that's those users fair right. I can only state: if you haven't played it, you are missing a milestone. It's kind of having slept on a sidewalk while Neil Armstrong set his foot on the moon.    … Expand
  76. Orbit89
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing, the best game of all time, even better than life itself. But actually the game has a great difficulty level, with tough enemies, however you have so much freedom to explore and you can simply go around things that are too difficult!
  77. David_Sheep
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    En Nintendo han sido muy inteligentes a la hora de observar minuciosamente que era lo que hacia divertidos a los juegos de mundo abierto y que es en lo que fallaban, quedándose solo con lo mejor de cada uno. Han tomado, además, de aquí y de allá, un poco del carácter en los combates de Dark Souls, un poco de The Witness y mucho, obviamente de Zelda. Un coctel asi tiene todo el potencialEn Nintendo han sido muy inteligentes a la hora de observar minuciosamente que era lo que hacia divertidos a los juegos de mundo abierto y que es en lo que fallaban, quedándose solo con lo mejor de cada uno. Han tomado, además, de aquí y de allá, un poco del carácter en los combates de Dark Souls, un poco de The Witness y mucho, obviamente de Zelda. Un coctel asi tiene todo el potencial para crear algo increible, y justamente ese ha sido el resultado. Estamos ante uno de los mejores Zelda hechos hasta la fecha, uno de esos juegos que suponen un punto de inflexión en el medio y que condicionará en gran medida el camino que deben tomar los juegos de mundo abierto en el futuro.… Expand
  78. Jeferson_Souza
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    Ótimo jogo, jogabilidade perfeita.
    Um dos melhores jogos dessa década. Já tenho mais de quarenta hora de gameplay e ainda sim não perdi o encanto, o fato de você sair explorando tudo sem rumo, porém com as main quests bem definidas te da esse liberdade.
  79. Alasle
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un juegazo, buenos paisajes, banda sonora, mecanicas y unas físicas que te cagas, la historia es algo floja pero igual es buena y engancha. Me hubiera gustado algo de mas de personalidad en ciertos personajes y algún dialogo de Ganon pero aun así solo por este juego valió la pena la compra de mi NS.… Expand
  80. Jack5switch
    Dec 18, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Nintendo's move into open-world games. It was met with critical acclaim on its release, and to no-one's disbelief. The immense amount of quests you can complete and the gameplay mechanics you're provided with, plus the captivating main quest with generally relatable characters means you'll be playing this gem for hours on end. It's important youThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Nintendo's move into open-world games. It was met with critical acclaim on its release, and to no-one's disbelief. The immense amount of quests you can complete and the gameplay mechanics you're provided with, plus the captivating main quest with generally relatable characters means you'll be playing this gem for hours on end. It's important you explore while you're still in the campaign, as once the main quest is over, the game immediately loses its charm and divulges into a fest of grinding for rupees and shrines, but this is not a major flaw and can easily be looked over. After all, that's what the internet is there to help you with. Even if you don't think open-world games are your thing, Breath of the Wild is an unmistakable candidate for a new purchase.… Expand
  81. daryll
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    As a non gamer person or now more like of a "casual" gamer I absolutely got intrigued By the ness of this game. I finally got the chance to experience well over ten hours of game play thanks to my friends borrowed switch. I must say I am truly in love with the charming and lovely setting the game has surrounded the player with the moment you start the game. I'm not too experienced in theAs a non gamer person or now more like of a "casual" gamer I absolutely got intrigued By the ness of this game. I finally got the chance to experience well over ten hours of game play thanks to my friends borrowed switch. I must say I am truly in love with the charming and lovely setting the game has surrounded the player with the moment you start the game. I'm not too experienced in the Zelda lore but I've heard that the each game is like it's own story. This one, oh I must say is stunning! Visuals are really simple but work well enough to provide lively surroundings. Controls were hard to accomodate to but I imagine that's hard for everyone who is not holding a gaming controller that often. I am absolutely in love with the character design and how sweet and some what "cute" they look. Over all the story is portrayed in a heartwarming and lovely way witch really put me in an emotional state (I just had to watch all of the memories cutscenes).
    Cooking, exploring, and figting feels solid and so extensive!
    Unfortunate that the weapons don't last that much. I really like some of the sword models and it is unfortunate to part with them after asingle fight with goblin...

    Sad to see that so many players had issues with the game and because of that gave so much flak in the reviews. I hope that this game will set new records and reaches the most legendary status in gaming (after all it's called The LEGEND of Zelda).    … Expand
  82. SolarFlare1221
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    Great game just play it ok. Also want to point out how amazing evil frogs reviews are, he's clearly a genius. The negative reviews are most likely 99% sony fans who are jerking off to Horizon zero dawn, they won't take into consideration that the graphics are the games style, they're not bad graphics they're just different, its a different style of art. Anyways just try to play the game atGreat game just play it ok. Also want to point out how amazing evil frogs reviews are, he's clearly a genius. The negative reviews are most likely 99% sony fans who are jerking off to Horizon zero dawn, they won't take into consideration that the graphics are the games style, they're not bad graphics they're just different, its a different style of art. Anyways just try to play the game at least, and no you shouldn't buy a switch just for this one game if you already have a Wii U but if you don't have a switch or a Wii U, do what I did and buy a switch with the game.… Expand
  83. Bearzy55
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    Fantastic game and a wonderful launch title for the Switch. I spent hours upon hours just exploring.
    Try to avoid following guides, walkthroughs and the likes for as long as possible. Most of the puzzles are not very difficult if you pause and take a few seconds to figure them out. I felt like I really enjoyed exploring the landscapes and discovering new monsters, new items to try and    Fantastic game and a wonderful launch title for the Switch. I spent hours upon hours just exploring.
    Try to avoid following guides, walkthroughs and the likes for as long as possible. Most of the puzzles are not very difficult if you pause and take a few seconds to figure them out. I felt like I really enjoyed exploring the landscapes and discovering new monsters, new items to try and craft new recipes with, and new weapons from stronger enemies I defeated.
    This game gets a lot of flack for having durability on the weapons but it definitely created some tense battles killing a couple enemies, having a spear break, trying to throw bombs and run to pick up a fallen enemy's weapon.    … Expand
  84. galley89
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    Great game, I highly recommend it. This is open world gaming at it's finest. I should probably mention that this is the only Zelda I have finished despite buying all of them for the last 10 years or so.
  85. techskool
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    This game blew me away, and 80 hours in still has so much to offer. The scale, and attention to detail is incredible. Sure Nintendo hasn't gone 4K, sure there minor niggles here and there, but it's as close to perfect as it gets. Its worth buying a switch just for this game, its that good.
  86. wariowario
    Apr 13, 2017
    9
    I had originally given this game a 10 rating, ive put a lot of time into it but I hadn't completed too much of the main quest yet. i'm a little further in the game now and it has recently gotten another update, which i hear removes an exploit to gain infinite regular arrows.. an exploit i had found on my own, and used it to get around 200 or so arrows.. I thought it to be kinda funny andI had originally given this game a 10 rating, ive put a lot of time into it but I hadn't completed too much of the main quest yet. i'm a little further in the game now and it has recently gotten another update, which i hear removes an exploit to gain infinite regular arrows.. an exploit i had found on my own, and used it to get around 200 or so arrows.. I thought it to be kinda funny and figured some would be using it to get 999 arrows.. I have no need for such an exploit, arrows are not as too hard to come by as i thought in the beginning of the game.

    I've probably never spent more time playing one single game, especially in regular intervals. I've traversed practically all of the map and completed many of the shrines. Now, I'm not the biggest Zelda fan but I've recently gotten more into the series since receiving A Link Between Worlds as a gift a couple years back and while I would say i am thoroughly enjoying this one, I would definitely not consider it the greatest game ever made. It is, one of the only open world games ive played, next to GTA III and Vice City and Final Fantasy XIV. I found Final Fantasy XIV to be extremely beautiful but alas the combat system and overall MMO experience were not for me so I did not play it for very long.

    BotW however, has quite a bit of longevity. The sense of discovery and the depth of exploration is I am assuming, unparalleled to any similar type of game, be it RPG or otherwise. I had started to play Skyrim and I found it to be quite amazing yet I am rather biased in terms of art style and I could not get into the seriousness of the graphics. Granted, I was once quite a Kingdom Hearts fan, but I've gotten a few of the side entries in the series to finish and I feel these titles are enough to satisfy me for the series and I won't be paying mind to KH III (after countless delay). Now, back to the point, I prefer more whimsical games indeed which is why I have grown more fondly towards the Zelda franchise. The Legend Of Zelda has a fantastical lore to it which echoes many great older video games and fairy tales such as LOTR, a kind of story absolutely essential to the world of video games.

    The music in this game is wonderful. As I have the game resting as I write this, the theme from Korok Forest is playing.. I enjoy its practicality yet obvious charm, which is what I will say about most of this game. Just from what I know of a few of the previous titles, TLoZ is possibly one of THEE irreplaceable fantasy IPs of video games, next to the likes of Final Fantasy. That being said, I'm more akin to some smaller fantasy titles, many of them of the 16 bit era yet when considering the entire span of gaming, I agree with TLoZ as being one of the most celebrated and rightly so although i do not consider the 3D entries to be more important than the 2D or top down entries. i did not grow up with Ocarina Of Time and Majoras Mask, I agree with their importance but I do not consider such to be the greatest games of all time.

    One of the main "cons" of this game is, of course the framerate issues in which during the more graphical intensive moments, there is a bit of lagging/frame dropping going on, which I find to be disappointing. I bought this game along with the Nintendo Switch at launch and while I find this game would be quite sweet on the Wii U also, a percentage of the hype is owed to the release of the new game console. To be frank, I am having a tough time coming up with other detractors that would garner this game a lower score. I could compare it to other games i found to be most amazing, I suppose that is what some people do when they review or rate a video game, but i find no need to do that, as the experiences and charm of a specific game I feel should remain specific to that game.. and the criteria of rating the enjoyment of a game is received upon having sense from playing all sorts of games.

    This is a Legend of Zelda game, and a decent one. Nothing too fanatical or over the top, a general fairy tale and a good Nintendo game. Could be game of the year, i cant really say. I do not play TOO MANY "AAA" titles so I am not in the business of getting GAME OF THE YEAR fever. I think one of my favorite aspects of this game is that it is on the Switch and that I can play it on the go, which i find myself doing much more often than I had expected. And of course, the sense of exploration.. I enjoy the map throughly, the puzzles are quite nice. The enemies were, I thought to be, a little too hard in the beginning but after trekking the entire map and completing lots of shrines, nothing is TOO hard, especially the divine beast quests. I will be competing all quests relatively soon and at least nearing 100% completion this summer. Very good game, essential playing for practically anyone.    … Expand
  87. The_Albatross
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    I've never really been one to pour over a Zelda game before, although I've played roughly 5-7 of the games. Breath of the Wild is a different breed, compelling you to explore every nook and cranny of its beautiful and vast world. The enemies you'll face are all intriguing, and the puzzles in the game are intuitive. I've never had this much fun with a game. Each session I spend with itI've never really been one to pour over a Zelda game before, although I've played roughly 5-7 of the games. Breath of the Wild is a different breed, compelling you to explore every nook and cranny of its beautiful and vast world. The enemies you'll face are all intriguing, and the puzzles in the game are intuitive. I've never had this much fun with a game. Each session I spend with it feels extremely rewarding. Any complaints I have are so small that they aren't worth mentioning. Phenomenal game.… Expand
  88. Bengaltiger
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    Breath of The Wild is a masterpiece.

    In todays age of gaming where games explain everything about the controls, the mechanics and the activities of the world, Breath of the Wild is a welcome edition. Whereas in most other open world games you are told exactly where you need to go, who you need to talk to and what you need to do, in Breath of The Wild you are given clues about these    Breath of The Wild is a masterpiece.

    In todays age of gaming where games explain everything about the controls, the mechanics and the activities of the world, Breath of the Wild is a welcome edition. Whereas in most other open world games you are told exactly where you need to go, who you need to talk to and what you need to do, in Breath of The Wild you are given clues about these things, and it's up to you to do it. You are given the tools to succeed, but you are on your own from there. The game does not hold you hand, and instead lets you try out things for yourself and and learn through discovery - and it's brilliant!

    Another way in which Breath of The Wild deviates from the crowd is how powerful Link is. For instance, in Skyrim (don't get me wrong, i love Skyrim to death) you play as Dovahkiin, a powerful dragon slayer with godlike powers. YOU have control over the world. In Breath of The Wild, you are at the mercy of the world. Link may be the hero of legend, but he's still just a hylian. It started raining when you were climbing up a mountain so now it's too slippery? Tough luck. You can't control the weather, you just have to wait. You can't just rush in and hack and expect to hack and slash your way through everything - you need to think, you need to prepare, and you need to learn. The fact that the odds are so heavily stacked against you may discourage some people. In my opinion, this makes it all the more satisfying when you overcome them. It feels like a true adventure.

    There are so many other things I would like to talk about, but I'll leave that to the professionals. I recommend reading some of the critics' reviews, and i urge you to try out this game. It is a must play.    … Expand
  89. tafru1337
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    One of the best games on this year, possibly GOTY; It's incredible the amount of things that you can do, almost whatever you think it could be possible.
    Exploring the world is amazing, there is a lot of things to do.
    BOTW is the best LOZ ever.
  90. peck324
    Apr 8, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Here's my review of Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild and the Nintendo Switch (Spoiler):
    Story: The story give a good explanation for both Zelda fans and people who are new to the Zelda franchise, there are some remembrances that are related to the N64 version. The acting for Zelda is a little bland to me as she doesn't give much emotion to the character knowing that she acts like a lone wolf but overall a damsel in distress for Link. The player can play the whole story from getting 12 memory fragments, the four divine beast, to defeating Ganon or the player can just go straight to Ganon without the other two after completing the first four shrines and beat the game, which gave a good idea whether to fully complete the game or not. Facing Ganon is fun but difficult since he has 6 forms to beat him on. Elements: Wind, Water, Fire, Lightning, all combined and Beast form. Ganon's design is creepy even doesn't show himself in human/human pig form.
    Gameplay: Much like Dark Souls since your weapons have their own stamina (In which I don't like) since there aren't many weapons around when defeating bosses, but the player must prepare themselves when facing bosses. The frenzy strike after successfully performing a dodge from an attack is the best advantage during a combat zone. The player has many opportunities in the open world whether be just climbing the highest mountain in the area and just paraglide to the next area, find a horse and gallop through or just run on foot and face many items, side quest, shrines and monsters that are in the players path. Adding weather in the game is difficult and dangerous, for the cold Link takes damage in staying the area for too long, when climbing during the rain Link slips from them which takes part of the players stamina bar, and too dangerous to go outside when a thunderstorm is brewing. So much activity in that open world that this game will take 30+ hours to get 100%.
    The Nintendo Switch: The Switch is Nintendo's savior having being sold all over the world with a good promising games coming this and next year, the player can play at home, play it on the tablet (Since the tablet is the console itself) and runs a 8 hour battery or open its stand and play the joy-controller with each hand but it comes with a controller model as well, so attaching it the joy-controller is like playing with an actual controller. On first day launch it had a syncing problem on the the left joy-controller but they already patched up and its now good as new. Hopefully they'll have other colors for the switch besides blue and red. If the player is not comfortable with them there's always the pro controller in which I recommend since I use it more often.
    Conclusion: The story is interesting, gameplay is much like Dark Souls, elements in the game is difficult and dangerous to be part of the open world and the Nintendo Switch is a great console to have. This game is worth playing and to kill the time until more games come out (Mario Oddesy, Xenoblade 2, etc.) if you don't have the switch, well there's always the Wii U version, no difference between them so that's good news.
    Final Verdict:
    9/10 for Both Zelda and The Switch - The game has much more detail in the game especially in its open world, it reminds me of Horizon when exploring.
    Buy or Not Buy - Buy. Besides Bomberman and 1, 2, Switch Zelda is the only game that is out on the Switch. But for the Wii U there are many other games now these days.
    Rent - No. If the player manages to get 100% in less than 30+ hours.    … Expand
  91. Sventendo
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    "The Legend of Zelda - Breath of the Wild" is a game many people will talk about for a very long time. Even though it has major flaws, the positive aspects completely make up for them. The story is as simplistic as it can get, even most of the side-quests are trivial and not very interesting - but the gameplay will blow your mind. The graphics and music are individual, unique and simply"The Legend of Zelda - Breath of the Wild" is a game many people will talk about for a very long time. Even though it has major flaws, the positive aspects completely make up for them. The story is as simplistic as it can get, even most of the side-quests are trivial and not very interesting - but the gameplay will blow your mind. The graphics and music are individual, unique and simply could not be better. Overall, the experience this game delivers is outstanding. It does open-world so different, you will not forget this for a very, very long time.… Expand
  92. AlesonLennon
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    The game is perfect note 10! It is the best experience of an open world game that has, every person who considers himself a gamer should play is a must, simply a masterpiece.
  93. PochoMan
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    I've been a fan of Zelda for a long time now, however I felt that this game impressed me more than any other game in the series.
    The visuals in this game are gorgeous, being inspired by the lovable art style of the Wind Waker, as well as the art style of Anime.
    The music is just as good as any other Zelda game, but for the first time in series history, the Piano is one of the main    I've been a fan of Zelda for a long time now, however I felt that this game impressed me more than any other game in the series.
    The visuals in this game are gorgeous, being inspired by the lovable art style of the Wind Waker, as well as the art style of Anime.
    The music is just as good as any other Zelda game, but for the first time in series history, the Piano is one of the main instruments. This works very well for this game's peaceful aesthetics.
    I have spent more than 120 hours exploring the vast open world of Zelda, and just recently finished the last of this game's 4 challenging and fun dungeons. I can conclude that this game is an absolute must have for anyone who owns a Switch or Wii U.    … Expand
  94. joenomercy
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    BotW is big, beautiful, and very well crafted. I'm ignoring technical issues as of right now because thinking of the Elder Scrolls series and how many glitches you encounter when they first are released and years after and with this being Nintendo's first time at a game of this size it is remarkably polished. Game wise, the developers put so much attention to the finest detail, not oneBotW is big, beautiful, and very well crafted. I'm ignoring technical issues as of right now because thinking of the Elder Scrolls series and how many glitches you encounter when they first are released and years after and with this being Nintendo's first time at a game of this size it is remarkably polished. Game wise, the developers put so much attention to the finest detail, not one area is devoid of a unique interactive experience. And this game is HUGE!!!! uhg...I hate writing reviews, just play the game people.… Expand
  95. fawil
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    The best game I have ever played. Hands down. Can't stop playing it. There are so many different layers. The world is so big you would think that it would get boring, but it is filled with so many things to do
  96. II-MAKY-II
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    7.6 user score? you people are sad. this game is a masterpiece. kids these days can only relate to things they hate because they are afraid to put themselves out there and speak up for what they actually like. if you don't like the fact that Nintendo has made a modern masterpiece, get over it and go play something you enjoy. if you have to artificially lower the score of this game so it7.6 user score? you people are sad. this game is a masterpiece. kids these days can only relate to things they hate because they are afraid to put themselves out there and speak up for what they actually like. if you don't like the fact that Nintendo has made a modern masterpiece, get over it and go play something you enjoy. if you have to artificially lower the score of this game so it will help make your game of choice look better in comparison then find another hobby you pathetic "gamers". its really sad.… Expand
  97. jotade14
    Sep 7, 2019
    9
    Maravilloso esta obra para perderse hora y horas, el unico juego que me animo a comprarme los amibos de zelda solo por su contenido exclusivo, eso si, no es perfecta pero sin duda vale la pena !!!!
  98. AndySwain
    Apr 11, 2017
    10
    Greatest game I've ever played. They've crafted a story in huge world that you just get lost in. I didn't think it would eat my life the way it has. Insane.
  99. Inked_Squid
    Apr 11, 2017
    10
    This game is one to play! So far this has been my favorite game of the year, it almost feels like there is a never ending amount of content and area to explore, as well as a two part expansion pack coming soon which will add more story, armor, weapons, and characters. I currently have over 100 hours played and there will certainly be more put into it. The story line has kept me captivatedThis game is one to play! So far this has been my favorite game of the year, it almost feels like there is a never ending amount of content and area to explore, as well as a two part expansion pack coming soon which will add more story, armor, weapons, and characters. I currently have over 100 hours played and there will certainly be more put into it. The story line has kept me captivated and never bored, I feel like i always need to know what happens next after i finish a few parts.… Expand
  100. cbalbi00
    Apr 11, 2017
    10
    amazing game, very good art and interaction with the world, good story.
    It will make you accumulate enough hours of game and a very varied gameplay full of different weapons a lot of armor and zones to go to, it put me at some moments something nostalgic when seeing places of old Zeldas. For me it goes for the best games of the year, I hope to see more games so incredible.
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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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