The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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  1. Nanoprophet
    Apr 12, 2017
    10
    Great looks, an open world to explore and lots of quests to accomplish. Not only does this game treat you like someone, who has played some games before (no endless tutorials), but it also gives you the freedom of choice. Overall the best game of the Zelda franchise in my opinion. After 100+ hours in the game, I can say, that you won't find a better and more entertaining way to spend yourGreat looks, an open world to explore and lots of quests to accomplish. Not only does this game treat you like someone, who has played some games before (no endless tutorials), but it also gives you the freedom of choice. Overall the best game of the Zelda franchise in my opinion. After 100+ hours in the game, I can say, that you won't find a better and more entertaining way to spend your money on the Switch.… Expand
  2. MarioKartfans
    Apr 12, 2017
    10
    I owned Switch, PS4 and Xbox One so I had owned this game with Switch when it's launched on launch day for Switch anyway I love this game so much and still haven't complete this yet due to too much to do in it. So much contents that Nintendo had put in open world unlike other open world games where you got half contents or repetitive things to do or less things to see or short in term ofI owned Switch, PS4 and Xbox One so I had owned this game with Switch when it's launched on launch day for Switch anyway I love this game so much and still haven't complete this yet due to too much to do in it. So much contents that Nintendo had put in open world unlike other open world games where you got half contents or repetitive things to do or less things to see or short in term of replay-ability etc... so this game is masterpiece and best open world game since GTA V is the fact.

    Well done to Nintendo. Best Zelda in the series too. :)

    Look forward to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe this month then Arms coming later this Spring with next month's Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers then Splatoon 2 coming this Summer then Super Mario Odyssey, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Fire Emblem Warriors, Skyrim remastered and more follow ups releasing later this year. Switch going be epic year with PS4 for their awesome exclusive line-ups in 2017 this year.

    Anyway I love how much gameplay in this game you go out there anytime you want and find quests or do quests whenever you want, brilliant combat gameplay, frame rate drops in and out runs smooth, visuals is beautiful so did artwork too, storytelling so beautiful and I admit I were closet to Princess Zelda when she crying and hugs with Link during story cutscene it were make me felt like crying well that due to upset scene it is how affect my emotional follow their storytelling (not tell you what happens or storytelling since I avoid spoilers for you all because want you all find out when play this game), unbelievable you climbing anywhere you want with cooling down system due to Link getting weak and tired when climbing long way it is bit like realistic life that your body need stop and rest if climbing too much since your body get tiresome and losing system in body. Best game ever made. I am deaf too and love games but this game is best one of all-time beats every games in history since GTA V and beats GTA V to me so GTA V is now 2nd top best games in history. :)    … Expand
  3. Cyberpunk1980
    Apr 13, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 8/10
    This is a beautiful, enjoyable open world game which indeed does surpass other titans in the genre in artistic design, mechanics, and the like as the 10/10 critics have pointed out. It is addictive, engaging, and enthralling at times. I was glued to my couch for a month until I finished the main storyline today. It does indeed feel like a Zelda game, while being a big departure from past titles in many ways, namely becoming a full-fledged RPG. I enjoyed it immensely and it will go down as a top fifteen personal favorite. So why not 10/10 like other reviewers. Why will I focus my review on negative points mainly? Well, for one, reviewers have already accentuated the positives, at times to the point of embellishment. Secondly, there are a few elephants in the room most don’t want to notice. These are diminished presence of “dungeons” or “levels”, poor musical score, meager and repetitive beastiary, and technical limitations.
    I can’t help thinking of what a missed opportunity there was for this game and for Nintendo. They designed a beautiful open world, perhaps the best ever, so why not create more dungeons/levels with more elaborate design in to the story and experience? I can only imagine how satisfying the main story and overall experience would have been there been more layers than just four divine beasts (shrines are not levels). Zelda has (with exceptions) always had levels separate from the main overworld, but these levels should be a highlight of the experience. And here they weren’t. They were brief and unfulfilling. Indeed, when I discovered the four divine beasts were all I needed (or didn’t need) to tackle Hyrule Castle and Ganon, it was a massive letdown. When I completed one of the divine beasts the disappointment was palpable. Perhaps another set of levels could have revealed themselves in the story after the four divine beasts were conquered. My theory is that Nintendo intended for more levels/dungeons. But either budget constraints or time became an issue, with the release of the Switch imperative to the company’s continuity. Secondly, the lack of music throughout much of the game was being lauded by critics as a strength, however I disagree. Video games, like films, can use music to set tones, build suspense, inspire the player/viewer, move emotions, and create lasting memories of the game for years to come. The sound design was great, and some of the music was stellar for short periods, but overall it was shallow and absent through too much of the journey. A Link to the Past invokes musical memories for me as this game never will. Another issue lie in diversity of enemies. I found that the number of beasts encountered was FAR too small for such an expansive area. Once you armor yourself up and learn fighting mechanics, the enemies become easy and repetitive, and much too easy to avoid. There are a few exceptions, such as the Lynels, but these can be conquered fairly easily later in the game with the right defense. Some popular reviewers commended the quality of the enemies in this game, but I must ask those reviewers, have they played a Dark Souls game? (I draw a comparison because they are both RPGS) Finally, and perhaps the biggest elephant in the room, is the technical limitations of the hardware and how it affected the game. If you have played current generation RPGs on a PC with NVIDIA hardware at high settings, or even RPGs on a PS4, Zelda looks to be a full generation behind. The game is still absolutely beautiful to behold, but frame rates and level of detail do not compare to other highly rated modern RPGs. The draw distances were poor, towns were small and sparsely populated, the open world was fairly empty, and graphical details were not up to par with contemporaries. Some will take issue with this criticism---“games are about gameplay, artistic design, etc.”, which I agree with in part. But the greatest games have pushed the envelope technically, which this game did not. I don’t believe this game was groundbreaking as some reviewers have stated, but has taken familiar gameplay elements and designs to higher levels.
    Despite my criticisms, I am happy and relieved that BOTW turned out as it did. I was expecting a failure, as I did not expect the Open World to be so satisfying and to make up for many of its shortcomings. I hope the success of this game, and hopefully of the Nintendo Switch (I don’t foresee this), will put some cash in the coffers of Nintendo so they can once again become a competitor in the technical arena, and that the next Zelda game will be a true innovator, as Ocarina of Time and Mario 64 were when they were released. But history has told us that Nintendo’s financial success (The original Wii) has not let them close the gap on their competitors technically. However, the fingers of this ex-Nintendo fanboy remained firmly crossed.    … Expand
  4. Arma15
    Apr 12, 2017
    9
    In general, it is amazingly big and with thousands of things to do, good graphics (for the poor nintendo graphics) the only let downs for me (compared to how great the game is are nearly nothing) is that the prizes after completing certain missions which are complicated seem completely random, the game is too open without proper rewards for achieving milestones, you're just the same if youIn general, it is amazingly big and with thousands of things to do, good graphics (for the poor nintendo graphics) the only let downs for me (compared to how great the game is are nearly nothing) is that the prizes after completing certain missions which are complicated seem completely random, the game is too open without proper rewards for achieving milestones, you're just the same if you do them or not, it should be like Banjo Kazooie, Spyro or other games that you need to collect certain number of things to proceed in the game as in the beginning when you had to collect the first 4 orbs, after that you can achieve ganon right away skipping dozens of hours of gameplay. The 4 big bosses are the same (but ganon) just re-colored with different weapons and when you complete the game you're left with a "Meh" experience where you had expected more, you can complete the game without visiting many shrines and not even recovering all of your memories, even none of them. Had they combined the open world with specific control of achieving certain milestones in order to continue or being able to end the game, it would have been perfect.… Expand
  5. CurlyFries
    Apr 12, 2017
    9
    This game is AMAZING in my opinion, People say "this game is so bad ughgughugh" but it really is Not deserving of a 10 but very close, It's simple, If you have a Wii U, get it, If you have a Switch (or are planning on getting one) GET IT. It's a game that is worth the wait for. It could be GOTY but who knows, Other games could swipe in and take it away, but for now this is GOTY in my opinon
  6. rooneyback
    Apr 13, 2017
    9
    I do like this game the music is great, I like the exploration, it is a great callback to the original legend of zelda, but I would like the game to be easier, it is overall a great game love to see what is in the future
  7. Quickness
    Apr 13, 2017
    10
    Just like the title says it's breathtaking.. I haven't plated a game this fun and exciting in a decade! this game challenged me in a good way made me feel like a kid actually enjoying a game... this game will not disappoint.. it's a masterpiece! I LOVE IT!
  8. MudkipLegend
    Apr 13, 2017
    10
    Honestly, Whoever gives this game a 0 because of graphics, The graphics are amazing, it's called an art style

    But with my time playing BoTW it was amazing.
  9. GordonLol
    Apr 13, 2017
    10
    You should just buy the game and play it rather than read reviews.
    The game is beautiful, with a great balance of action and problem-solving.
    There are endless things to explore, with more coming on the horizon.
  10. Charizard420
    Apr 14, 2017
    10
    My time with Breath of the Wild has shown me endless fun with endless adventure. Sometimes I'm not even doing a quest or shrines, I'm just climbing, killing, shooting, cutting, and dying. Its hours of fun without feeling like its a chore like past Zelda games. Frame rate issues are definitely bad, but are also not frequent, and are only in certain areas with too many particles or objectsMy time with Breath of the Wild has shown me endless fun with endless adventure. Sometimes I'm not even doing a quest or shrines, I'm just climbing, killing, shooting, cutting, and dying. Its hours of fun without feeling like its a chore like past Zelda games. Frame rate issues are definitely bad, but are also not frequent, and are only in certain areas with too many particles or objects on screen. Mostly its just the grass.… Expand
  11. Mario_007
    Apr 14, 2017
    10
    No doubt one of the best games I ever played, really amazing world with full of details, hope this game could work as a Standard to new upcoming open-world games, the develop of this game is amazing, it looks how much love and dedication it haves.
  12. msommer
    Apr 14, 2017
    10
    This is by far the best video game I have ever played. I am more of a retro-gamer than a hardcore gamer, and before I had the switch, my last two systems were a PS3 and the Wii, so I don't have as much experience with PS4 level games, but everything about BotW was simply incredible.

    The game does drop frames from time to time but the world is just all encompassing. You get lost in the    This is by far the best video game I have ever played. I am more of a retro-gamer than a hardcore gamer, and before I had the switch, my last two systems were a PS3 and the Wii, so I don't have as much experience with PS4 level games, but everything about BotW was simply incredible.

    The game does drop frames from time to time but the world is just all encompassing. You get lost in the universe and want to do nothing but explore, everything draws you in. The combat is thrilling and is both simplistic in its controls but complex in strategy. The puzzles are fantastic. The final boss was a bit too easy.

    As I started the review, this is the best game I have ever played and it deserves a perfect score.    … Expand
  13. NidoNido
    Apr 15, 2017
    10
    Revolutionary game with an endless amount of things to do. Customisation is not the key here, but to be able to change character's clothes and have boosts with them definitely is, the game may not have the best graphics, but it has an absolutely beautiful arts style that I will never forget.
  14. Joe10231
    Apr 15, 2017
    9
    I have been waiting for this game for four years, and it lives up to the hype. The open world and it's mechanics are new and interesting thanks to the games physics engine. Sometimes when I solved a puzzle in an odd way I would ask myself "was I supposed to do that?". The graphics, while not realistic still manage to look beautiful, you can look as realistic as you want but without goodI have been waiting for this game for four years, and it lives up to the hype. The open world and it's mechanics are new and interesting thanks to the games physics engine. Sometimes when I solved a puzzle in an odd way I would ask myself "was I supposed to do that?". The graphics, while not realistic still manage to look beautiful, you can look as realistic as you want but without good art direction your game is going to look awful. However some of the textures are a bit low-quality. Frame rate on the other hand is a mixed bag, however the game has been patched and It runs at a stable 30fps 99% of the time. The puzzles aren't just stuck to dungeons anymore, they are everywhere. Thanks to links new abilities, everything is a puzzle! Getting around is a puzzle, cooking is a puzzle, even approaching enemies is a puzzle. More on that in a bit. Alongside the general brain-teasers of getting around there are 120 Shrines and 4 dungeons. The shrines are bite-size mini-dungeons, usually taking less that 10 minutes to complete. At the end of a shire you are awarded a spirit orb, gather four off theses and you can upgrade either your hearts or your stamina, hearts will give you wore health and stamina will make movement easier. The dungeons on the other hand are a bit lacklustre, there are four of them and they all have the same objective. Activate five hidden terminals and then fight a boss. While the mechanics are intriguing, the look of the dungeons are all the same. Now onto the combat, which has received a major overhaul. Gone is the simple stabbing and rolling of other games. Now you really have to think about how you approach you enemies. Is there a puddle near them? Fire a shock arrow at it to electrocute them. Are the on the edge of a cliff? Sneak up on them with a bomb and knock them off. Stealth is now also an option. Even the regular stabby combat has changed. Instead of being stuck with a sword, you can now find a variety of weapons to collect and utilise. Spears, Axes, Clubs, Soup Ladles, you name it. They all handle differently as well. However a bit more variety in the actual weapons themselves would have been nice, they are most ____ Sword or ____ Axe. Something along the lines of RNG would have gone a long way. In a game as open as this, it surprises me that dual wielding is not an option. The soundtrack in the game is very minimalist, usually just a few notes here and their while exploring the world. However this approach somewhat extends to all the other music. Even the boss theme is kinda boring. Not to say the soundtrack is bad, there are some great songs (the champion themes being a highlight) but it's not heard very often and it's nothing along the lines of the switch presentation trailer. My biggest disappointment is the story. There's just so many things they could have done. There's little to no character development, and many of them go underutilised. For the sake of remaining spoiler free, I will not go into specifics.

    Overall, Breath of the Wild is a bold new step. Not just for Zelda but for open world games in general. In an age where huge worlds are a dime a dozen, Nintendo has made something truly special which shall influence games for years to come. However it's flaws cannot be overlooked. The mixed performance at launch, the sub-par story and soundtrack prevent it from being a 10/10.    … Expand
  15. BaconDaaHunter
    Jul 19, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved this game but, it is no perfect I would't say it was a perfect game it does deserve a 10 but, I have one problem the story.
    The story is not the best combat,riding horses, and exploring are cool but, the story needed to be better the boss fight would of been harder if you didn't get all of the beasts. My favorite feature was the cooking of items! I love zelda it is one of my favorite game series. Some people are complaining about the graphics" it looks like it was made it the 2006." What do you expect! It is on a tablet on on a PS4 pro! Again I love this game it looks like dlc might reveal most about the story so i will wait for that pack.    … Expand
  16. Panzer1981
    Apr 23, 2017
    10
    Excelente juego, muy divertido, con un mundo abierto casi infinito, con muchas cosas que descubrir, tanto misiones secundarias como la principal, muchas horas de juego, lejos uno de los mejores juegos que he tenido.
  17. StevenGreen
    May 30, 2017
    10
    This game is everything I loved about Wind Waker, but extrapolated into quite the feat. The size and maneuverability of Breath of the Wild is unmatched, and all open world, exploration style games from here on out are going to attempt to allow you to climb anything as this game does so masterfully. It seems like a small thing, but it really opens the game up, to a truly "open" level, andThis game is everything I loved about Wind Waker, but extrapolated into quite the feat. The size and maneuverability of Breath of the Wild is unmatched, and all open world, exploration style games from here on out are going to attempt to allow you to climb anything as this game does so masterfully. It seems like a small thing, but it really opens the game up, to a truly "open" level, and allows you to get creative with your gameplay, rather than hindered in any way. The puzzles and dungeons are exciting and interesting, and the use of powers with the Sheikah Slate adds multiple angles to solve each puzzle. I have never lost myself in a game like I have this one, and the only other games I have played for 100+ hours and then wanted to start over and do it again came out of Bethesda, and even those seem like they will need a major overhaul going forward to hit what this game did (and with almost zero bugs and glitches I might add). I do wish the dungeons were a little bigger and had more to them, but the castle itself seems like a mega dungeon to me that satiated that need. Also, the bosses and enemies were semi-bland, as it is just variations on a handful of monsters. The mechanic of having your weapon break was obnoxious at times, and I wish at least the mega weapons (Master Sword, etc.) were unbreakable, but alas they did not have that be the case even though for me I would even be willing to work harder to attain those items if they didn't ever break. The exclusion of a fishing pole in this game astounds me, but obviously if that's a complaint then this game must be pretty amazing in all the other categories. Anyone who is a Nintendo fan in general, even if you've never played a Zelda game, will most definitely find enjoyment here. And especially with the over-saturation of open world games, this is one of the few must play's in that genre. Nintendo adds a level of polish to games that I never thought could be done in a fully open world setting, but here we are, and is it ever exciting.… Expand
  18. Nash3dPotatoes
    Apr 30, 2017
    10
    I love this game. It offers endless amounts of entertainment and fun, and remains challenging up throughout the whole game. The horse controls are a bit wonky but you can get past that easily enough. So far i am working towards 100%-ing the game, and am pretty close! Wish me luck!
  19. BoyEx7490et
    May 27, 2021
    10
    Amazing Legend of Zelda Game huge big adventurous alot dungeons and platforming a must have on the Nintendo Switch Great Game all in one amazingly small cartridge. :)
  20. erterte
    May 21, 2017
    10
    Beautiful, simply beautiful.
    The history of this game is magnificent, I have pc gamer, play 4 among other video game consoles, and I never entertain as much as with the zelda, as this design is made, it is a true work of art, a board does not play it with guides , At the most food guides, or else you miss a little the magic of descrying the mysteries of this work of art.
  21. danielmagno
    May 25, 2017
    10
    the best game all the time. Incredible artstyle, polish and fun. A fantastic launch game for the Switch.A return to form for one of the most beloved franchise in video game history. The open world is stunning, interesting and entertaining.
  22. Xeon_Hwang
    May 30, 2017
    10
    This game lets us realize how simple we live.
    The wild asks questions about how to survive.
    Not only is it fun, but it brings tears to this little machine for over 120 hours.
  23. Dubeau
    Aug 26, 2017
    8
    BOW is a great open world RPG. The world is huge and can be intimidating. The map offers directions but let you choose where to go, what to do. I like combat in general, cooking, buying a house and items. Making upgrades. The story is fun and the voices over are amazing. The music is quite good and the sounds are just perfect. However it is not an easy game. It can be very frustrating whenBOW is a great open world RPG. The world is huge and can be intimidating. The map offers directions but let you choose where to go, what to do. I like combat in general, cooking, buying a house and items. Making upgrades. The story is fun and the voices over are amazing. The music is quite good and the sounds are just perfect. However it is not an easy game. It can be very frustrating when you get in an area too strong for you. Certain shrine puzzles are very easy, others plainly annoying. Some of them rely on the Gyro gimmick (I skipped all of them). Most extra powers like magnetism-freeze and such are fun. But the photograph stuff is something I totally disliked. The radar is a hit and miss. You can mark your map with a series of icons. Getting a horse and keeping him alive isn't fun at all...it's not especially interesting and I find it boring. So I did the entire game on foot, in the air and teleport. Of all the region, the Gerudo desert region was the most frustrating and difficult. Not because of the NPC and story, but it has a knack for killing you. It still a great RPG in my book and you want to do all the small things in the game. But it's not perfect...like any games of this scope it has annoyances, some poor choices of gameplay...It should be noted that fighting ennemies gives you items, but no experience at all. I kind of found that it was useless to fight everything after a while, since there was very little point in doing so. I give it a 85%… Expand
  24. Raxumotra
    Jul 29, 2017
    10
    Way over 200 hours of fun and amazing game play. Must play for any Zelda player out there. I recommend this game either for the Wii U or the Switch. Please enjoy all video games.
  25. whise
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    My only review ever made

    A masterpiece, not only did it win GOTY but also it won GOML

    GAME OF MY LIFE

    Thank you......................................................................
  26. Mixtime
    Jul 10, 2017
    10
    Awesome... In my opinion The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild it's better than The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and it's the best videogame of the history.
  27. holyguy
    Jul 15, 2017
    10
    After a few hours of playing this game, I came across a flying Klan member dancing around what looked kinda like a burnt house. When I tried getting close to him he began to teleport around me and throw fireballs.

    I have to say this is the best game i have played in a while
  28. agentken
    Dec 17, 2017
    10
    First 5 hours this game is supper awesome. After 20 hours, the game is overrated. Later 50+ the game is majestic cannot stop playing (dont want to spoil anyone, try it by yourself). After 130 hrs : 2 divine beasts gone, decided to purchase DLC (Master of trial) . Now become a stronger Link in master mode for 20 hrs, gonna defeat all the 4 power up divine beast, the master mind Ganon andFirst 5 hours this game is supper awesome. After 20 hours, the game is overrated. Later 50+ the game is majestic cannot stop playing (dont want to spoil anyone, try it by yourself). After 130 hrs : 2 divine beasts gone, decided to purchase DLC (Master of trial) . Now become a stronger Link in master mode for 20 hrs, gonna defeat all the 4 power up divine beast, the master mind Ganon and bring back peace to Hyrule. (Updated after playing 300 hrs, this game is amazing. Highly recommend dont want to leave Hyrue > <

    Pro: ingenious puzzle (create a lot of yureka moment), new weapon durability system, addicted innovative game-play (i would like to climb the real mountain as a hobby right now) still not as good as MGS5 Phantom pain's, the seamless and immersive hyrule but still not immersive as The Witcher 3,

    Con: -The combat system is not as good as dark soul's but the mechanic is very tight still better than the Witcher 3' s, the Story is not as good as the Witcher 3 as i am 34 years old married man, the generic monster 's art style in the field look dumb not intimidating and secrecy like the guardian.    … Expand
  29. Michael_Stars_5
    Jul 14, 2017
    10
    In the first second of Breath Of The Wild, I felt excitement, just the idea of experiencing what I had been waiting for almost 3 years, and by the end, I just wanted more. Breath Of The Wild is hands down one of the greatest achievements in video game history. Every goddamn pixel in this game shows beauty and style, every character expresses emotions that you could only feel in the realIn the first second of Breath Of The Wild, I felt excitement, just the idea of experiencing what I had been waiting for almost 3 years, and by the end, I just wanted more. Breath Of The Wild is hands down one of the greatest achievements in video game history. Every goddamn pixel in this game shows beauty and style, every character expresses emotions that you could only feel in the real world, the entire map of Hyrule is gigantic, huge, beautiful. You could get lost in the first minute of playing freely in the fields, riding horses, or even cooking! This is a game for everyone, a game so perfectly designed, acted, and presented that leaves you in awe, wanting even more, which you can get thanks to a huge number of side quests, puzzles and activities you can engage in. I cannot express with human words what I've witnessed during my play sessions of Breath Of The Wild, the three words that can define this absolute masterpiece are beauty, freedom, and revolutionary. The problem is, I think those words aren't enough to show how amazingly Nintendo has knocked the ball out of the park, just play it, and come thank me later.… Expand
  30. HaplessMagician
    Jul 16, 2017
    10
    The game is awesome. One of the largest negatives from a lot of people is that the weapons break. I feel like it is missed that it is a positive. It allows you to go anywhere and get stronger weapons, but not be OP for the rest of the game. It isn't the typical Zelda game, but it is a fantastic game.
  31. ianjoseph1986
    Jul 16, 2017
    10
    Ive played around 60 hours in and im barely scratching the surface of a massive iceberg that is this game. Probably the most beautiful, fun, unique and exciting game i have ever played in my 25 years of gaming. The game is a masterpiece, and the genius behind all the physics and mechanics is mind blowing, The game has no limits and its the first time in a play through of any game that iIve played around 60 hours in and im barely scratching the surface of a massive iceberg that is this game. Probably the most beautiful, fun, unique and exciting game i have ever played in my 25 years of gaming. The game is a masterpiece, and the genius behind all the physics and mechanics is mind blowing, The game has no limits and its the first time in a play through of any game that i feel like i'm the one in control of my own experience. I believe Nintendo has probably made the best open world game ever created so far.… Expand
  32. Bbuhuh
    Jul 18, 2017
    10
    This is an amazing game you can explore you can do loads of stuff. This game is worth buying (if you have the Nintendo Switch or wii u) it is my favourite game by miles. There are many complaints about the pixels but seriously, ocarina of time is the most popular game on this website and look at those pixels. The storyline isn't very good even on the poor side but I don't really careThis is an amazing game you can explore you can do loads of stuff. This game is worth buying (if you have the Nintendo Switch or wii u) it is my favourite game by miles. There are many complaints about the pixels but seriously, ocarina of time is the most popular game on this website and look at those pixels. The storyline isn't very good even on the poor side but I don't really care because I don't really do that much story I prefer to kick monster's butt's. so overall I give this a full 100% rating… Expand
  33. Miitteo
    Jul 18, 2017
    10
    Simply amazing. A new evolution of the series and of the open world genre. I've spent 180 hours on this game, completing everything 100% and i never felt bored. I'm truly in love with this game
  34. BananaLuiz
    Jul 22, 2017
    10
    What to talk about Zelda? is a masterpiece, good story keeping in the classic molds, fluid and attractive gameplay, phenomenal open world with infinite possibilities and missions, beautiful and pleasant graphics, in short, this game will give you many incredible hours of gameplay, Sure Game Of The Year 2017
  35. jikflet
    Jul 28, 2017
    10
    Is this the best game ever? Most probably yes!!!
    At this point you will probably heard everything about this game. so i just have to say... its an absolutely masterpiece. get it now!! this was my third zelda game, being a link to the past on the SNES first and Link's Awakening for the Gameboy Color the second. Never played any other game in between. and i never felt lost in BOTW.    Is this the best game ever? Most probably yes!!!
    At this point you will probably heard everything about this game. so i just have to say... its an absolutely masterpiece. get it now!! this was my third zelda game, being a link to the past on the SNES first and Link's Awakening for the Gameboy Color the second. Never played any other game in between. and i never felt lost in BOTW. i was not a fan of the series until now.
    i think, never in the history of gaming, any other game deserves so many 10 score reviews from both critics and fans. a MUST have not only for nintendo fans, but for all gamers in general.    … Expand
  36. joacoandresen
    Jul 21, 2017
    10
    First I need to say that I haven't played every Zelda game, but this game makes me want to play them ALL. The easiest way to put it is like this: IT'S SKYRIM IN THIRD PERSON WITH FEWER BUGS, and that's not a bad thing. Seriously, this is the best example of a true console seller. AMAZING GAME.
  37. Laguardia
    Jul 22, 2017
    10
    Sem sombra de dúvidas um dos melhores jogos que já joguei. A Física do jogo, a interação com o ambiente, o clima e os gráficos te colocam na pele do link em uma imersão que nunca vi em outro jogo. Achei a questão dos koroks meio sem razão de ser e deveria ter no mapa uma opção de marcar as áreas já exploradas. Nada que atrapalhe a qualidade dessa obra-prima
  38. BluesBrothers
    Jul 24, 2017
    10
    There was a crazy amount of stuff I wanted to put out there and that I just plain love about the game, so If you want something shorter, just skip to the end paragraph.

    Having just completed all main story adventures, a hand-full of side quests, and around 30-40 shrines , I can safely say that the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild completely blew my expectations out of the water. I    There was a crazy amount of stuff I wanted to put out there and that I just plain love about the game, so If you want something shorter, just skip to the end paragraph.

    Having just completed all main story adventures, a hand-full of side quests, and around 30-40 shrines , I can safely say that the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild completely blew my expectations out of the water. I can occasionally over-hype a game to the point of ending up disappointed. However, this game, no matter how much I hyped it up, gave me a sense of adventure, wonder, and excitement every time I booted it up. I always wanted to see what was behind the next corner, or on top of the tallest mountain. There is a stroke of intensity whenever you approach even the smallest of enemies, because you know if you handle it the wrong way, you'll end up with Link on the ground and GAME OVER covering the screen in blood red letters. Right from the start, you find that this game is truly as it says, Open World. After you complete the four shrines on The Great Plateau, You have several different options to choose from in terms of story. I chose the more linear route, and it didn't necessarily make my experience linear, it just made it so the story had more substance. The heart container situation in this game is that there are over one hundred shrines. Complete a shrine, and you receive a spirit orb. Four spirit orbs, and you can choose between a heart container or a stamina vessel. A heart container increases the amount of health link has, and a stamina vessel increases the amount of energy he has (the more energy he has the farther he can sprint/swim/ without stopping. another thing about shrines are the different abilities Link has because of the Sheikah Slate, Link's version of an iPad throughout the course of the adventure. He has powers such as creating ice blocks from water sources, becoming a magnet, taking pictures, etc. and are a lot of fun to goof around and solve puzzles with. This game's controls play very smoothly, a refreshing change of pace from other Zelda entries, and easy to get the hang of. And Despite Link being a loner through this game, there's still a lovable cast of heartwarming and hilarious characters that will make you want to keep playing on. All the side quests are a blast to play through, and are filled with originality. Ranging from touching and personal to hilarious and wacky, I felt more of a desire to play through the side quests. You ,of course , can ride horses in this game and you can either just pick up wild horses and drop them off somewhere or take a wild horse and find a stable to register it under their care. All the classic Zelda locales are back with exciting new twists such as Zora's Domain, Death Mountain, and hey, The Rito are back!

    Overall, this is a fantastic game with a high-stakes story and a sense of adventure pulled of better than the majority of other games on the market. And the reasons to replay it are more than just nostalgia, because you can play it any way you want to. This is definitely one of if not my favorite game of all time, and I highly recommend picking it up, for Switch or WiiU.    … Expand
  39. caZCircles
    Aug 1, 2017
    10
    Amazing game. Great tutorial at the start then it just lets you do whatever you want. The physics and motion controls work well as well. We need more Zelda games like this!
  40. Joosie2300
    Aug 3, 2017
    10
    An utterly fantastic game, a masterpiece! The world is huge and filled with tons of cool locations to visit, quests to do, puzzles to solve and things to collect. Even after spending 150 hours with the game, I am definitely not done yet! I still spend loads of time exploring areas I haven't visited yet, and I find more sidequests to do. The shrines are a cool mechanic to upgrade yourAn utterly fantastic game, a masterpiece! The world is huge and filled with tons of cool locations to visit, quests to do, puzzles to solve and things to collect. Even after spending 150 hours with the game, I am definitely not done yet! I still spend loads of time exploring areas I haven't visited yet, and I find more sidequests to do. The shrines are a cool mechanic to upgrade your hearts or stamina, and though not all shrines are as challenging as other ones, lots of shrines are very original and full of challenging and interesting puzzles to solve. The world is huge, and there are tons of interesting and fun places to visit and explore. I love that the game can be serious and dramatic, but also very lighthearted and funny. The game is very expansive. There are tons of different weapons, materials, and items to find and collect. The weapons do indeed break rather quickly, but that is very well balanced with the amount of weapons you can find. You can take weapons from any enemy you pass by, so the weapons should not stay to long so that you cannot simply collect all overpowered weapons in the game. If it isn't exploring, collecting or doing quests, there are still lots of cool survival elements in the game. You can hunt and shoot down technically any animal in the game and it will give you meat to cook (except for horses). You can pluck apples and other fruits all over the world, mix them with meat, some mushrooms and maybe a flower with a special effect, and you can cook yourself a delicious meal. There are lots of different meals, like Steamed Meat, Simmered Fruit, etc, but also the more recognisable ones, like Apple Pie, or Nutcake. You can spend lots of hours experimenting with cooking. You can tame different kinds of horses and you can even try to ride animals like deer, bears or goats. The game always looks beautiful. That word doesn't really describe it. it looks gorgeous! The stunning landscapes are always stunningly beautiful. The graphics of the game, in relation to the beautiful landscapes, aren't that amazing, but they aren't ugly either. As for the soundtrack, a lot of people point out that the soundtrack is bad and basically just some random notes, but that only really counts for the overworld music. The overworld music is, indeed, very quiet, slow, and ''random'' notes, but it is very well thought through. It is very relaxing and quiet, almost like meditation music, which fits very well to the theme of the game. It immerses better into nature, it is a song of nature, and it fits very well with the world. The rest of the soundtrack contains lots of good songs, with strong melodies that can get stuck in your head for ages, like the Guardian Stalker Battle Theme and all of the Champions' themes. The storytelling of the game isn't very good, but that is mostly because the happenings in the game do not really have a story. That is not a negative point, the game is primarily focused on the backstory, what happened in the past, which I think is very interesting.
    Fantastic, wonderful, amazing, splendiferous game! Game of the year, in my opinion. Best game I've ever played, to be honest! The game includes lots of exploring, beautiful soundtrack, great characters, and lots and lots things to do! 10/10, and it totally deserves that!    … Expand
  41. Rikze
    Aug 4, 2017
    10
    This is one of the best game i have played in a very long time. I love the exploring and the crafting, i will give this 10/10. I hope everyone gets a chance to try this game
  42. tsampson25
    Aug 6, 2017
    10
    Originally I had multiple paragraphs on how amazing this game was, but the system wouldn't let me post it, so i'll just say the characters are relatable, the lag spikes are hardly noticeable and very rare, the graphics are absolutely beautiful, the story is amazing and engaging, and it was definitely a great new direction for Nintendo to turn Legend of Zelda to. I am excited to see whatOriginally I had multiple paragraphs on how amazing this game was, but the system wouldn't let me post it, so i'll just say the characters are relatable, the lag spikes are hardly noticeable and very rare, the graphics are absolutely beautiful, the story is amazing and engaging, and it was definitely a great new direction for Nintendo to turn Legend of Zelda to. I am excited to see what else Nintendo has in store with Zelda.… Expand
  43. That1African
    Aug 7, 2017
    9
    Brilliant game. Shrines are supa fun and its a hard game from the start but it slowly gets supa easy. at 40 hours you can go and kill ganon which makes me sad. Music is good - Some pieces are like wow that's nice but others are mediocre. Overall a Great game.
  44. Armor_the_First
    Aug 13, 2023
    7
    I've always loved Zelda. It took me 6 years to finally play BOTW, because I didn't love the console catalog and was really worried about some criticism I heard about the game. I enjoyed the game, but most of that criticism isn't only right but also pretty bland.

    The four divine beasts are the only places in the game that resemble the classic dungeons, and aren't even good ones. The first    I've always loved Zelda. It took me 6 years to finally play BOTW, because I didn't love the console catalog and was really worried about some criticism I heard about the game. I enjoyed the game, but most of that criticism isn't only right but also pretty bland.

    The four divine beasts are the only places in the game that resemble the classic dungeons, and aren't even good ones. The first two (Zoras' and Ritos') were annoyingly easy. I was kinda surprised because the shrines felt like very little bits of prepararion for the five big dungeons (beasts + the castle) but those also had pretty lazy designs. The two remaining were more interesting but also pretty lacking when compared to any previous 3D Zelda. But the worse part was the castle, which feels like an amusement park with a bunch of completely optional paths to get some cool gear but absolutely zero puzzles or challenges to reach the final boss.

    But what really me off are the shrines. A bunch of them are almost running in a straight line to the goal and the combat ones just put an enemy in front of you and that's it. I'm also enormously surprised about the so spammed guardians. They only stand in front of you and shoot you a laser you can parry with any shield. That's it.

    I'm really tired of "professional" reviews. Those reviewers have no guts. They just read the hype and unless the game is an absolute catastrophe or are strong leaks with bad news about a game, they just give the readers the news they want to hear.

    BotW is a good game. It's fun, it gives a lot of hours of content, and it kind of brings Zelda to the physics era of gaming, which bloomed around 2004, when Half Life 2 really instrumentalized physics into the gameplay, both in combat and puzzles. But it's not the masterpiece the press says. If you haven't played it yet, temper your expectations and enjoy this good mix of the modern sandbox and Zelda.    … Expand
  45. skinnySandman
    Aug 8, 2017
    10
    A masterclass. Hell, a class all its own. There are surprises around every turn and at the top of every climb. There is simply nothing else like it out there right now. Games of the future take note, this is the game to look up to.
  46. Legendary04
    Aug 12, 2017
    10
    One of the best Zelda games I've played in all my life, maybe even the greatest game in the world! Great job Nintendo, and it was a master piece that was worth the wait. I give this a 10/10.
  47. Refreshment
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    It'll be relly hard to describe the experience i had with Zelda: Breath of the wild with words... But i'll do my best. My expectations were really high due to the delays it had for the nintendo Wii U, However, they were surpassed by far... I could write about this game for decades after playing it for more than 350 hours, but i'll try to focus on the most important things it brings to theIt'll be relly hard to describe the experience i had with Zelda: Breath of the wild with words... But i'll do my best. My expectations were really high due to the delays it had for the nintendo Wii U, However, they were surpassed by far... I could write about this game for decades after playing it for more than 350 hours, but i'll try to focus on the most important things it brings to the videogames industry.
    First of all, Breath of the wild has the best open world i've ever seen in my life, it's not only overwhelming... What does this Hyrule special from any other map of any other game is the level of detail and interaction you can find in practicaly everything. In addition, there's a great variety of differents eviroments and cool spots to visit and there will be always something you've missed.
    If i had to describe with one word this game, i'd use "freedom". You can get to any part of the map when you want, as you want. You feel like there are no limits.
    You'll never be bored playing Breath of the wild, you got plenty of side missions to do and around 100 short dungeons to explore. For not to mention the big amount of enemy shelters you'll have to face to steal their treasures and weapons.
    The graphics are stunning, it's incredible that such a piece of art could be played on the way... It's true that the max resolution it can get are the 900p, but believe me when i say that you don't even notice.
    Unfortunately, this game is not perfect... Now, i'll continue my review with the few negative things i found.
    It's true that it is a copletely new and fresh vision of The Legnd of Zelda, and they dis a great job. However i miss some things from the previous games like big dungeos, a better built story, and a closer look at its characters.
    What i found the most annoying part of this game is the difficulty. It is veeeery easy. After the first hours of gameplay you'll be enough equipped to get to the most parts of the map with almost no effort. The bosses seem to be a joke...
    To sum up: in spite of it's not a perfect game, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is in my view the best game of this generation.    … Expand
  48. pwnanobrien
    Aug 18, 2017
    8
    If you're a traditional old school Zelda fan, this game might shake you up a bit because it isn't what you're used to in a Zelda game However if you're more of an open world rpg fan, and still love the charm that comes with a Zelda game, then this game is a total winner.

    It's not a game without issues though, which is why i gave it an 8. It's got frame rate issues in certain places,    If you're a traditional old school Zelda fan, this game might shake you up a bit because it isn't what you're used to in a Zelda game However if you're more of an open world rpg fan, and still love the charm that comes with a Zelda game, then this game is a total winner.

    It's not a game without issues though, which is why i gave it an 8. It's got frame rate issues in certain places, that weapon degradation is punishing along with climbing in the rain. The 4 main dungeons all look the same and the story is told in small pieces...but at least (the story) can be improved upon with DLC.    … Expand
  49. Lordxelliah
    Aug 28, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Capolavoro assoluto , il gioco del decennio e la cosa incredibile è che vada su una console come la Switch , la meno potente sul mercato ma sicuramente la più rivoluzionaria degli ultimi 10 anni… Expand
  50. P0T4T0_AIM
    Jul 3, 2018
    9
    I was never a fan of Zelda, or most Nintendo games before I played Breath of the Wild on my Switch. When I bought my Switch, Breath of the Wild was the first game got for it, and gosh was it worth it. I'd played a couple of open-world games before, like Just Cause 2 & 3, but nothing of the size and detail of Breath of the Wild.

    When you first start the introduction to the game, took me    I was never a fan of Zelda, or most Nintendo games before I played Breath of the Wild on my Switch. When I bought my Switch, Breath of the Wild was the first game got for it, and gosh was it worth it. I'd played a couple of open-world games before, like Just Cause 2 & 3, but nothing of the size and detail of Breath of the Wild.

    When you first start the introduction to the game, took me a good hour or two to complete, the game tells you everything you need to know that's in the game. If you haven't unlocked something yet, it at least signals that there is something there that can be used. After the introduction, you get to set out into the Breath of the Wild world and are free to play as you please. You can follow some guides given to you to help you progress the story, but you really don't have to.

    The unique and beautiful art style of Breath of the Wild is so awesome to see and it makes the game look so much more inviting and fun.

    My time playing Breath of the Wild was filled with pure joy and excitement. I loved exploring new regions of the world and unlocking new quests, weapons, armour and more. I couldn't recommend this game enough for anyone even slightly interested.    … Expand
  51. THABOMB
    Aug 5, 2018
    10
    This game is amazing this is one of the best Nintendo games I've ever played
  52. EdWAARRD
    Oct 20, 2017
    10
    I came into this game with relatively low expectations. but boy was my i wrong. this game is MASTERPIECE. I've put 130 hours into it and every hour have been a joy. it has a vast interesting world full of thing to explore and do.
  53. Bene86
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    That was the right step to the coming Zeldas in the next years. Thanks for this creative game, Nintendo! Botw is so much fun, you have a lot to do and the story is well. Also the graphics are incredible nice. After botw, i felt so bored in horizon zero dawn....
  54. SanderTM
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, a breathtaking game, a masterpiece that came to change the concept of open world games, simply the best game of the year with mesmerizing visuals and an enviable world design, the best game so far that I played!
  55. Tsuki_
    Aug 6, 2019
    5
    Let me preface this by saying I am no Zelda fan. In fact, Breath of the Wild is the first Zelda game I've played to completion. As you can tell by my score, I was very disappointed, as I bought this game wishing to give it a 10/10 score, though was met with numerous disappointments and clear faults that led me to think otherwise.
    First of all, the story is practically non-existent. Being    Let me preface this by saying I am no Zelda fan. In fact, Breath of the Wild is the first Zelda game I've played to completion. As you can tell by my score, I was very disappointed, as I bought this game wishing to give it a 10/10 score, though was met with numerous disappointments and clear faults that led me to think otherwise.
    First of all, the story is practically non-existent. Being a non-linear game, you're given a dump of exposition at the start to set it all up and then you're good to go. There are some sprinkled bits of story here and there but never a proper narrative. The characters have no development whatsoever, making all of them feel very bland and generic (apart from, maybe, Zelda). Both the story and characters are designed this way due to the story being non-linear, but that is such a half-assed excuse for having such a **** narrative structure.
    The graphics look amazing and are right up my alley, definitely the main reason why I bought the game and was not disappointed. Performance was OK, though fps feels insufficient sometimes, not an expert in that area though. Music is sub-par and gets boring very fast.
    Mechanically, this game feels very generic in terms of combat. It does improves upon certain "staple" mechanics for third person games, but you don't really need to know them to beat the game. In fact, I played most of the game without knowing they existed. Also, durability system is dumb and irritating, having a weapon break (pretty much) out of nowhere totally pulls me out of combat immersion every time, and it feels terrible.
    Difficulty-wise, it's very straight-forward as long as you know what your doing. Walking mindlessly will get you one-shotted, but following the (very unsubtle) directions the game gives you, you'll be all right. The dungeons are extremely easy, and the boss fights feels like it was made for 4-year-olds. Shrines can be harder, but don't feel related to the story in any way. It makes no sense to have the story-related dungeons to be easy and shrines to not be, shouldn't it be the other way around? Also, to top it all off, this game has 0 enemy variety, not even joking.
    Overall, if you are the kind of person that buys a 60 dollar game to wander around a shallow world doing shrines and being a cartographer, this is the game for you. I'm not that kind of person, so I'll pass.    … Expand
  56. MkSLee
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    A stunning work of art. Even after over a hundred hours in the game, I still discover new places and treasures within the game. Definitely one of my favorite titles of all time.
  57. JRiv10
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    I have never played any Zelda game in my life before Breath of the Wild, and within the first 30 minutes of playing, I was hooked. Everything about this game is amazing. There is so much to do and see just by playing the side quests and none of the main story. In fact, doing side quests is often more fun than the main quests. This should definitely be a front-runner for Game of the Year.
  58. PatriotSan
    Nov 1, 2017
    7
    Zelda all in all is a great game. But there is no real innovation or big boom that makes this game the "Game of the Century". The Design of the game is nothing special and I think it wont keep you going if you're not a casual Nintendo nostalgia enthusiast. I rec the Witcher 3 if you like open world fantasy games.
  59. xzeburx
    Dec 2, 2017
    10
    This is in every sense of the word, an amazing game. I've played countless games across all genres and i'm finding it easier and easier to say with more confidence that this is the best game i've ever played. it's just incredibly fun and diverse.
  60. Charles_Snippy
    Nov 1, 2017
    10
    Holy sh*t is this game amazing. I've put 300+ hours into this game on my Switch. as a long time Zelda fan, this game, after Ocarina of time is my favorite game of all time. the sense of adventure in this game is so captivating.
    2 of my friends who both are PC-gamers tried my Switch for a couple of hours, after those two hours of playing Breath of the wild, they decided that they were    Holy sh*t is this game amazing. I've put 300+ hours into this game on my Switch. as a long time Zelda fan, this game, after Ocarina of time is my favorite game of all time. the sense of adventure in this game is so captivating.
    2 of my friends who both are PC-gamers tried my Switch for a couple of hours, after those two hours of playing Breath of the wild, they decided that they were going to buy a switch.
    The Story, the music, the visuals, the everything is amazing!    … Expand
  61. Neon_Icarus
    Dec 11, 2017
    10
    One of the very best games of the last few gens. Don't trust the negative reviews. They're purely politics. Reinvents the Zelda series and the action adventure genre at the same time.
  62. guitarfred
    Sep 13, 2019
    5
    So far, I have enjoyed everything that bears the name Zelda, and completely, in some cases even on several occasions
    played through. With one exception ... Breath of the Wild. I liked a lot of elements, like the endurance system or the open design of the world very well. Also that finally voice output is available. But the design decision of the ever-breaking weapons and shields hit my    So far, I have enjoyed everything that bears the name Zelda, and completely, in some cases even on several occasions
    played through. With one exception ... Breath of the Wild. I liked a lot of elements, like the endurance system or the open design of the world very well. Also that finally voice output is available. But the design decision of the ever-breaking weapons and shields hit my head. Also, I was a lot too repetitive, and the story is as exciting as unsalted soup! I could even guess the boss after the first minute (irony off)    … Expand
  63. tobiaschan
    Nov 17, 2017
    10
    This game is just wonderful... In my opinion, I think this game is perfect. The starting of the game just made me feel excited, I cannot explain how good it is... Once you buy the game, I believe you will agree to me. To those who gave negative score, I am quite sure they raged because the game is too hard... Since this is a open world game, I think it makes sense for putting someThis game is just wonderful... In my opinion, I think this game is perfect. The starting of the game just made me feel excited, I cannot explain how good it is... Once you buy the game, I believe you will agree to me. To those who gave negative score, I am quite sure they raged because the game is too hard... Since this is a open world game, I think it makes sense for putting some extremely dangerous monsters in some places. This will increase the curiosity of the players. But if you attempt to fight them, get ready to die. If you are not ready, then train yourself up! I saw a lot of player rage on this game and gave a bad score on this because he cannot defeat a monster. This made me upset because this game's loading screen already told you that if you struggle on fighting some kind of monster, train yourself up. I kind of got mad because I saw a lot of bad score with this kind of reason. I hope the DLC pack 2 will make this game even more fun! :)… Expand
  64. tima26tl
    Mar 5, 2019
    5
    It was my first Nintendo game ever, and I need to say: if this what Nintendo fans call 10/10, I really feel bad about them. Almost all negative stuff that I heard about Nintendo games appeared to be true....

    Fighting 1/3- at the begging was feeling good but after some time it started to feel repetitive and not deep enough, and the same types of enemies was making it just worse...    It was my first Nintendo game ever, and I need to say: if this what Nintendo fans call 10/10, I really feel bad about them. Almost all negative stuff that I heard about Nintendo games appeared to be true....

    Fighting 1/3- at the begging was feeling good but after some time it started to feel repetitive and not deep enough, and the same types of enemies was making it just worse...

    Graphics 2/2- since it is Nintendo game I was ready that this game has its own style.

    Music 1/1- music was good enough to get fool credit.

    Mane quest and side ones( by main quest I mean the main story line) 1/4- at the beginning seems that it has great potential... but it appears to be extremely boring and repetitive, dungeons were simple and and repetitive at some point, I stoped following the main story after 10 hours of game play bcs it seemed so badly made. About side quests I don't want even to talk....    … Expand
  65. maki12345
    Dec 10, 2017
    10
    Best game on the switch.Sry i wanted to say on every console.This game and super mario odyssey are the best ganes i have ever seen in my life.Must have!!!
  66. Ryuail
    Feb 1, 2020
    8
    If you're craving an adventure, it would be hard to go wrong with this one.

    Combat is kinda awkward, so I found myself playing more as an archer than a swordsman.
    But the world is so lovely, and the soundtrack is a beautiful piano affair that punctuates the quiet peace of a world undisturbed.
  67. ZacFry
    Nov 20, 2017
    8
    Breath of the Wild is yet another series-turned-RPG game that has some of the best exploration aspects ever put into a video game. The score is great, and the mechanics are innovative, but the game is deeply let down by a lackluster plot and world. The game is always verging on boring, as the entire map is an empty sandbox with hardly any characters, and the story is nonexistent. DespiteBreath of the Wild is yet another series-turned-RPG game that has some of the best exploration aspects ever put into a video game. The score is great, and the mechanics are innovative, but the game is deeply let down by a lackluster plot and world. The game is always verging on boring, as the entire map is an empty sandbox with hardly any characters, and the story is nonexistent. Despite these major flaws, BotW ranks up there with the best of the series.… Expand
  68. Cos32
    Dec 19, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un mundo inmenso ,maravillosos gráficos sobretodo en portátil,las horas se pasan volando jugando a esta virguería,lo recomiendo a ojos cerrados , Excelente juego , merecido el goty.… Expand
  69. DBZelda2017
    Nov 26, 2017
    10
    This is by far the best switch game, even surpassing mario odyssey and is my second favorite game of all time after the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
  70. Funtemmie
    Nov 27, 2017
    10
    Best Zelda game yet. Its good. I mean its got mediocre story but that doesn't matter when its got a thousand mansions worth of gameplay packed into it. I mean bosses suck... the dungeons also suck... but it makes up for that with the rest of the game. If you have a switch and not this you have no idea what you are doing with yourself.
  71. MrBungle5
    Nov 28, 2017
    10
    While all Zelda games are great this one is flawless. The freedom to just explore the world and find your own way is awesome. The controls are the best. I really like the cut scenes and voice acting as well. I will be playing this for years to come.
  72. tacosta
    Dec 2, 2017
    10
    Trilha sonora excelente, jogabilidade muito boa, gráfico ótimo, levando em consideração da limitação do console, e história muito boa. O único defeito é ter poucas opções de idiomas para áudio e legenda.
  73. yodef682
    Dec 19, 2017
    10
    Después de jugar 250 horas puedo decir que el juego es maravilloso: La historia, los gráficos, la música, los personajes y el estilo artístico es genial. Obviamente no es perfecto por ejemplo el jefe final no es lo suficientemente épico para terminar esta gran aventura pero por el otro lado los pocos errores que hay, en vez de estropearte la partida te parecen graciosos y los quieres verDespués de jugar 250 horas puedo decir que el juego es maravilloso: La historia, los gráficos, la música, los personajes y el estilo artístico es genial. Obviamente no es perfecto por ejemplo el jefe final no es lo suficientemente épico para terminar esta gran aventura pero por el otro lado los pocos errores que hay, en vez de estropearte la partida te parecen graciosos y los quieres ver para reírte. Morir no es frustrante (a no ser que no hayas guardado la partida en 30 minutos ¡pero eso es imposible por el auto guardado!) las armas son lo suficientemente durareras para que no te quejes de que aguantan poco, pero lo suficientemente blandas para que no las cojas cariño. Y sin duda lo mejor de todo es que en 250 horas de juego aun tengo mucho por descubrir.
    Actualización después de 2 meses: Lo he vuelto a jugar con mi cuenta principal y acabo de descusbrir que aún no lo he descubierto todo y aún hay cosas divertidas que hacer y sobre todo con el DLC 2
    Advertencia: el juego puede causar adiccion.    … Expand
  74. haviluki
    Dec 3, 2017
    8
    Es un juego de 10 la única pega que le pongo es que la historia y/o narrativa es de suspenso y a mi personalmente en esta clase de juegos es un apartado importante, todo lo demás perfecto ......va a ser difícil desbancar al the witcher 3 que sigue siendo el rey.
  75. foolishgenius
    Dec 3, 2017
    10
    Amazing game, fantastic gaming experience.
    We can see the beauty of this game from every single conversation with NPC, every riddle, every detail of it.
  76. Jmv0ex
    Dec 3, 2017
    10
    What a amazing adventure! Played and beat the game in about 154hrs, could not stop playing. Most def a game to have! The story line amd art style of this game is fantastic and will keep you wanting more.
  77. TheLinkFanboySS
    Dec 4, 2017
    10
    Amazing game, a truly spectacular treat. Breath of the wild merges near perfect open world concept and the classic Zelda formula, if you are hesitant on buying a switch, don't be as this game is sure to give you at least 100-200 hour of pure gaming joy, the physics is wonderful, the story moving and it is a guaranteed experience for all.
  78. 999
    Dec 6, 2017
    10
    This game takes everything that made other Zelda games fun and concentrates it. While some of the other Zelda games have left me wondering "Do I like the game, or just the story of the game", Breath of the Wild gives you a breath of fresh air, leaving the player to enjoy the game only as much as they want to. It's a game whose entire directive is for the player to explore their curiosity,This game takes everything that made other Zelda games fun and concentrates it. While some of the other Zelda games have left me wondering "Do I like the game, or just the story of the game", Breath of the Wild gives you a breath of fresh air, leaving the player to enjoy the game only as much as they want to. It's a game whose entire directive is for the player to explore their curiosity, giving you plenty of vectors for that. Exploring the vast expanse of a post apocalyptic Hyrule I found myself on far more than 1 occasion wondering "what's at the top of this" or "what's down here" only to be surprised by and gifted with a korok seed, ancient ruins, a hotspring in the middle of some wintery mountains, or a beautiful sight of hyrule. This is a game that uses towers to unlock map locations, however the beauty of its implementation is that you neither have to get the towers nor do you have to get them in order. Not only this, but while finding most of the towers isn't difficult, actually getting to them and climbing up them is another one of the game's challenges, with each tower having its own unique setup.

    And despite the time I've spent running around in this implementation of hyrule, 150 hours in fact, plus having watched several of my friends play for hours, I know there's many things I haven't found, seen, or noticed in the game. Breath of the Wild breathes new life into The Legend of Zelda, as well as the open world game genre and action rpgs as a whole. I'm excited to see where the industry goes from the lessons this game has taught it.    … Expand
  79. Seekersilver
    Dec 13, 2017
    10
    One of the most polished game I have ever played. Given that the game development was completed far before Nintendo Switch was released, it game the developers a lot of time to polish it even further.
  80. koreanpro
    Dec 10, 2017
    10
    It's a great game and I'm giving it a 10 to compensate for all the disruptive people who have voted 0 just to keep this game's score from overtaking their favorite's.
  81. LinkedLegends
    Dec 10, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was SO amazing! I just wish you could continue the story after Zelda appears and show the rebuild of Hyrule. I really hope there is a game to follow this story, perhaps one tying into the ocarina's ability to travel through time and play out the preparations leading up to this game.… Expand
  82. DictatorZ
    Dec 11, 2017
    10
    Anticipated this game for a long time, and it was definitely worth the wait. It manages to bring the unique charm and creativity of a Zelda game into an organic, natural and vast open world. My personal favorite game of the year and potentially one of my new favorite games of all time.
  83. Russianboy
    Dec 13, 2017
    10
    This game is greate ! There’s so much to do and so much to see ! I love to hunt ,to fight,to buy and upgrade my stuff ! In handheld Zelda doesn’t lag ! Now I’m in the Moscow and I love to play this game on hard or normal mod ! Unlike oot I love dungeons ( shrines) they are hard but there aren’t any backtracking! Only disappointment is ending and final boss if you complete divene beasts .
  84. Xx-Zero-xX
    Dec 14, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor juego del universo no se porque no les gustan unas mecánicas es tonto bajarle tanto a un juego solo por las mecánicas como que se rompen las armas por favor eso esta hecho apropósito para hacer el juego mas desafiante para los que se quejen acepten el hecho de que tampoco van a hacer un juego tan facil por la razon de que si no al usuario no le durara mucho el juego piensen esto un juego en el que sea demasiado facil hacer todo habra un punto en que nos aburriremos y los retos como esos son para hacernos mejor en este caso reflejos,estrategia y pensar bien que vamos a hacer zelda te ganas esto y muchisimo mas ( ∞ ) lamentable no me deja ponerte mas puntuacion.

    Valla los fans de Sony atacaron este juego porque sera... a ya se porque se sienten amenazados por la grandeza de este juego    … Expand
  85. Idoshany
    Jan 4, 2018
    9
    This Game is not perfect, "BUT", this game show us Hyrule in a way like never before!
    If You own a Wii u or a Nintendo Switch, you must give it a go!
  86. GottaGoDex
    Dec 17, 2017
    10
    As much as Half Life revolutionized shooters, as much as Mario 64 influenced 3D platformers, that much this game has changed open world (action) RPGs forever.

    The freedom and level of detail is out of this world.
    This is how you make an open world game.
  87. marioespinoza22
    Dec 18, 2017
    10
    Sin duda uno de los mejores juegos quizás de la ultima década, un apartado gráfico muy bueno complementado con una jugabilidad innovadora, la libertad e interacción del personaje es de lo más sobresaliente, la interacción con el entorno influye mucho en la experiencia y avance del juego.
  88. animus27
    Dec 18, 2017
    10
    Sinceramente no se porque las notas tan bajas a tan buen juego, la verdad me he divertido mucho con el y no he necesitado los mejores graficos o micropagos como tienen muchos otros juegos que he visto han alcanzado un 98 en esta pagina, recordemos señores que la potencia no es lo principal, si lo que es la jugabilidad o la historia que se busca enseñar a los demás es mala, tomemos deSinceramente no se porque las notas tan bajas a tan buen juego, la verdad me he divertido mucho con el y no he necesitado los mejores graficos o micropagos como tienen muchos otros juegos que he visto han alcanzado un 98 en esta pagina, recordemos señores que la potencia no es lo principal, si lo que es la jugabilidad o la historia que se busca enseñar a los demás es mala, tomemos de ejemplo battlefront 2 y la polemica de EA, no soy un fanboy de Nintendo, he tenido consolas de todas las marcas pero unámonos para disfrutar de este medio… Expand
  89. isalanzxd
    Dec 19, 2017
    10
    el mejor juego por mucho del 2017, la combinación de mundo abierto con el universo de zelda fue un resultado excelente, esta entre los mejores en hora buena nintendo
  90. newsuperman2025
    Dec 19, 2017
    10
    Breath of the Wild was fun, not only that, but the Weapon Durability made the game a little bit of a resource management. Sure it stinks when you lose one via durability meter not being present, but you can easily get a new weapon. In fact the best part is that Link may not have his classic green Tunic, but you can get other tunics from other versions of Link. OoT, TP, SS, WW, ALbW, EvenBreath of the Wild was fun, not only that, but the Weapon Durability made the game a little bit of a resource management. Sure it stinks when you lose one via durability meter not being present, but you can easily get a new weapon. In fact the best part is that Link may not have his classic green Tunic, but you can get other tunics from other versions of Link. OoT, TP, SS, WW, ALbW, Even weapons from that era, The Biggoron Sword, The Sword of the Sages, The Twilight Bow, and The Goddess Sword, Weird, I thought that was the Master Sword. The places you go to are amazing, The entirety of this game is amazing, the Graphics are eye crembrulet and the place is so OPEN! you can pretty much do anything in any particular order, and it's amazing, Climb a Mountain, Defeat Ganon, Play the game at your leisure! There are 120 Shrines in the game, and 900 Korok Seeds, you can get a bunch of armor from shops, and even get a Warm Doublet after beating the entire Great Plateau. If my review isn't enough to convince you, Buy this game,and play it for yourself!… Expand
  91. Smokewolf89
    Dec 21, 2017
    10
    Just Perfect!

    Thank you Nintendo!

    This game contains all Nintendo capability in development "fantasy"

    Suggested for all players (stop with console wars, please!)
  92. nateOstrike
    Oct 23, 2020
    5
    I just can’t get into it. I’m trying and trying because it almost gets a 10 but I just don’t like it. It is boring to me. So much dialogue to read, the graphics don’t look much, the weapons break and I hate games that respawn enemies. Also being sent back and forth around the map to gather things for quests is so boring. It isn’t my thing. I wish I would like this game. If it had a bitI just can’t get into it. I’m trying and trying because it almost gets a 10 but I just don’t like it. It is boring to me. So much dialogue to read, the graphics don’t look much, the weapons break and I hate games that respawn enemies. Also being sent back and forth around the map to gather things for quests is so boring. It isn’t my thing. I wish I would like this game. If it had a bit of GTA to it or The Witcher or even some Skyrim flavour I could keep going but so far I am just so bored and half the time I don’t know where I should be going and I forget all the fiddly controls. Grrr I wish I could get into this game... Good luck if you like it. This game is meant to be a 10/10 perfect.… Expand
  93. DkMarcusDk
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    This game, Its so alive and so beatiful. A million diffirent ways to do things and being creative is greatly rewarded. Feels like a dream having a game like this portable. Bought a switch for mario odyssey, stayed for botw. JUST PLAY THE GAME GOD DAMN IT
  94. iRaidius916
    Sep 1, 2020
    9
    Exploration 10/10
    Combat 9/10
    Music 9/10
    Story 6/10
    Dungeons 7/10
    Bosses 7/10

    Fun Factor 10/10
  95. Allercon
    Oct 28, 2021
    3
    I’m making my way through the game, so I will update my impressions along the way.
    Initial impressions were great and I felt myself getting immersed into the world. After many hours into the game, it’s turned into a bit of a grind and bloated with having to scout for shrines to just be able to hold ones own in combat.
    It’s why I don’t like the Assassins Creed games, and I was disappointed    I’m making my way through the game, so I will update my impressions along the way.
    Initial impressions were great and I felt myself getting immersed into the world. After many hours into the game, it’s turned into a bit of a grind and bloated with having to scout for shrines to just be able to hold ones own in combat.
    It’s why I don’t like the Assassins Creed games, and I was disappointed that this follows similar tropes.
    The puzzles can be great but get tedious and overly familiar fast.
    I enjoy the exploration aspect as it reminds of Death Stranding funnily enough.
    I came to the party late in getting around to the is title and I had high hopes for it given it’s many many praises. Whilst it definitely has its charm, other games of this genre are crucified for similar tropes.
    I’ve platinumed the first two dark souls games and Bloodbourne and I find this combat far more gruelling and cheap at times.
    I may increase my score as I finish off a few more quests but sadly I just couldn’t get into this game as much as I wanted to.    … Expand
  96. likegamersdo
    Feb 15, 2018
    5
    Very standard open world game with little to do and nothing to discover. Mildly interesting physics puzzles cannot save a game like this from the crushing mediocrity present in every aspect of design.
  97. SpeedEBird
    Feb 12, 2018
    2
    This game used to be fun, but after you've played for around 90 hours, you start to feel bored, and after 130 hours you just cant stand it! The overworld was made just to be big, like in Twilight Princess
  98. Hwl
    Feb 16, 2018
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well, First of all, if youre a Zelda fan, go buy this game. You will love it, and it will suck all your nostalgy out in seconds. But if youre an demander costumer, youll see that BOTW is not what everybody says, this is not a game of the year. You have probably heard that this game is difficult and does not treat you like a child. FALSE. This game is NOT difficult, this game uses artificial difficulty. EVERYTHING KILLS YOU BY 1 HIT. Till you have a better armour and tons of health. When your stats are comparable to the mons stats EVERYTHING gets so easy. So, this way the game offers you a false sensation of getting better and a false evolution as a player. The game has just 4 type of relevant enemies, that are the same on all the map, on each zone you will bore of just finding bokoblins, moblins and things like that. The game still being childish, the bosses are ridicously easy and the game does not present a single real challengue all the way throught. I'ts true that you have total liberty of solving whichever kind of situation by your own way, but BOTW gets sickly repetitive till you go defeat ganon (who is a real dissappointing boss). The puzzles that you'll find on the sanctuaries will always be or stupidly easy or ridicously incomprehensible. Whenever you need to heal you up you'll have to pause the game and go to your inventory. This constantly gets you off from the expirience and reminds you that it is just a game, and youre almost always able to save your game so you never are on real danger, because if you die, you just have to load your last save and try again. This game rewards bad players instead of good players because if you fail, just try again, but this time you know what you gotta do. The legend of zelda still being a good game, but is truly disapponting if you were expecting all the ratings promised to you.… Expand
  99. JollyRoger218
    Feb 25, 2018
    10
    It's not the best of the series but it's the best game of the last 10 years. Buy it, Play it, love it
  100. Ryijun
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    The highest point in Nintendo releases for the entire existence of the platform. A huge open world, not as full of random events as you would like, but what is presented in the game, more than covers this disadvantage. Collecting seeds, passing sword tests, shrines, mini-bosses, cooking food, rock climbing. Charming hand-drawn graphic style. Beautiful music and sound effects. In whichThe highest point in Nintendo releases for the entire existence of the platform. A huge open world, not as full of random events as you would like, but what is presented in the game, more than covers this disadvantage. Collecting seeds, passing sword tests, shrines, mini-bosses, cooking food, rock climbing. Charming hand-drawn graphic style. Beautiful music and sound effects. In which direction do not look, there is nothing to find fault with, except for the technical part - there are rare small sagging (falling frame rate), but only in certain areas and they are not so noticeable.… Expand
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97

Universal acclaim - based on 109 Critic Reviews

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