The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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8.7

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  1. Jezuzo
    May 19, 2018
    10
    El mejor exclusivo de Switch.
    -Historia buenísimia con muchas misiones.
    -Graficazos impresionantes
    -Jugabilidad increíble
    -Un mundo gigante con infinitas posibilidades
    -Enemigos y bosses muy variados
    -Muchísimos tipos de armas e items
    -Libertad de hacer lo que quieras
    20/10 y por esto es GOTY.
  2. EmiliaClarke202
    May 18, 2018
    0
    So i recently bought a switch, and I am a Zelda fan. And after I've seen the critic reviews, I thought, it must be good then. I'm sure some zelda fans probably loves this reboot, but to me it just isn't that good. To me, they changed it for the worse. I mean, at least they try to innovate, but i guess they can't please everybody. I don't know if most of the red scores are trolls, or peopleSo i recently bought a switch, and I am a Zelda fan. And after I've seen the critic reviews, I thought, it must be good then. I'm sure some zelda fans probably loves this reboot, but to me it just isn't that good. To me, they changed it for the worse. I mean, at least they try to innovate, but i guess they can't please everybody. I don't know if most of the red scores are trolls, or people who feel the same way as me. I really hoped I would love this new Zelda, but it is what it is. at least, I'm looking quite forward to Mario Tennis… Expand
  3. kaiserkiwi
    May 18, 2018
    10
    It’s easily the best game I’ve ever played. As a long term Zelda fan this is just the best reboot I could have imagined. It sets a new bar for open world games.
  4. AKthaBeast
    May 17, 2018
    10
    This game is a totally different take on traditional Zelda games both in gameplay, feel, and design. It is done damn near perfect however the difficulty of the game is not as hard as some boss battles or dungeons in the past.
  5. Electricity23
    May 16, 2018
    0
    I don’t know exactly why my review got deleted, since it was legit enough, and I was just being honest.
    As a big fan of the former the legend of zelda ocarina of time, this game disappointed me a lot.
    I really tried to like it, since I love zelda a lot. But I just couldn’t force myself to do it. I can’t be asked writing too much, Incase my review gets deleted again, for whatever reason.    I don’t know exactly why my review got deleted, since it was legit enough, and I was just being honest.
    As a big fan of the former the legend of zelda ocarina of time, this game disappointed me a lot.
    I really tried to like it, since I love zelda a lot. But I just couldn’t force myself to do it. I can’t be asked writing too much, Incase my review gets deleted again, for whatever reason. And I really disliked the ending of the game. Probably the weirdest ending I’ve ever seen    … Expand
  6. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    9
    In terms of game-play, this game is insanely open for different ways to play. It's incredibly fun and rewarding. The story however was very lackluster along with the characters. Still fantastic though.
  7. RemotesGames
    May 15, 2018
    9
    Good game.
    This is not a game it is a work of art.
    I wonder why Nintendo did not release this game before?
  8. NeonPurple
    May 15, 2018
    0
    Jesus Christ, where to start. So I’m not a big fan of this game, which you probably can tell by my review. Zelda breath of the wild has some of the worst story I’ve ever seen. I did quite enjoy the old ones, but for some reason, it’s not the case with this one. And why is it always the same story over and over again Nintendo? Where’s the innovation. This game has a lot of issues, and IJesus Christ, where to start. So I’m not a big fan of this game, which you probably can tell by my review. Zelda breath of the wild has some of the worst story I’ve ever seen. I did quite enjoy the old ones, but for some reason, it’s not the case with this one. And why is it always the same story over and over again Nintendo? Where’s the innovation. This game has a lot of issues, and I truly hope the next Zelda will surprise me in a better way. What I like about Nintendo is that they take their time with their exclusive. But they really took some poorly choices, how to make this game… Expand
  9. Hobaongoc2005
    May 15, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the best game i have ever played !. The soundtrack, the plot, the characters.......everything is beautiful… Expand
  10. GoldMetal
    May 14, 2018
    0
    Yeah uhm, so I bought this game recently. Yeah I know, a little late. And I wanted to wait reviewing it until I finished it. Sadly I didn’t like this game at all. No story really, constantly have to change weapons, cause they breaks so fast etc. the combat is slow and repetitive. The climbing looks kinda stupid and goes slowly. Stealth missions are so annoying. Bosses are boring. Idk, theYeah uhm, so I bought this game recently. Yeah I know, a little late. And I wanted to wait reviewing it until I finished it. Sadly I didn’t like this game at all. No story really, constantly have to change weapons, cause they breaks so fast etc. the combat is slow and repetitive. The climbing looks kinda stupid and goes slowly. Stealth missions are so annoying. Bosses are boring. Idk, the game just wasn’t that good… Expand
  11. DrFriendless
    May 13, 2018
    10
    I bought the Switch solely to play this game, having never played any Zelda game previously, and I don't regret it a bit. This is a beautifully made game - beautiful world, interesting puzzles - and it works very very well in all respects. My only complaint is that it ended, and unlike Skyrim, once it has ended there's not so much to do any more.
  12. Chodemaster
    May 13, 2018
    5
    Meh, too plain and simple. The overall map of Hyrule is an open grassfield of nothingness. No civilization what so ever. I like the overall feel of the open world aspect, just the environment is too empty. Too much grassy fields, desert , tundra. I can understand since it's called Breath of the Wild for a reason, but I hope the next game adds more land facilities and town developments.Meh, too plain and simple. The overall map of Hyrule is an open grassfield of nothingness. No civilization what so ever. I like the overall feel of the open world aspect, just the environment is too empty. Too much grassy fields, desert , tundra. I can understand since it's called Breath of the Wild for a reason, but I hope the next game adds more land facilities and town developments. More towns are better than nothing. Overall the weapon system, meh. The horse riding is always fun, not expecting much. Story wise, very underwhelming. Dungeons look the same, only difference is the puzzles. DLC is a waste of money, don't even bother.

    If you're a Zelda fan, buy it. If you're not a Zelda fan, there are other Zelda games out there that are much more enticing than Breath of the Wild. Try those ones instead, then give this game a chance later.    … Expand
  13. Wineneeder
    May 12, 2018
    1
    Zelda, by way of Ubisoft.

    This feels like Farcry tried to be Zelda. It has a lot of the quirky Zelda things, it has the art design, it has the characters, but there's things that are deeply wrong. For starters, there's no dungeons. They've removed them, as far as I can tell and I'm like four hours in. No dungeon, in a Zelda game. Instead, what they've done is cut everything away from    Zelda, by way of Ubisoft.

    This feels like Farcry tried to be Zelda. It has a lot of the quirky Zelda things, it has the art design, it has the characters, but there's things that are deeply wrong.

    For starters, there's no dungeons. They've removed them, as far as I can tell and I'm like four hours in. No dungeon, in a Zelda game. Instead, what they've done is cut everything away from them, except puzzle room, and turn them into shrines.

    No bossfights, no thematic change to them, no new opportunities from finding new items or completing them. Every shrine is essentially the same and there's 42 of them, so far they have all ended the same way and only two have had me do anything more complex than a physics puzzle and that was just memorize their floors and teleport back to sort them. Also these two are on the way before you unlock the camera, so I had to go online and cheat the floor pattern, because I messed one of them up. Greaaat game design.

    Speaking of the slate, now instead of new items and abilities and everything that was to the Zelda experience, you are off the bat, within the first 20 to 40 minutes given: bombs, ice power, magnet power, stasis power and a hangglider. Five dungeons worth of equipment, hours of play, are given to you in the starting area. These are the last real utilities you will get.

    Instead now, you manage weapons, shields and bows, and food. They break, all the time. You will swing the early weapons, 3-4 times and they break. This is pretty irritating. You upgrade slots and HP by randomly finding leaf guys or following beeps to a shrine.

    Honestly I don't feel like going on and i feel I've made my point. This is the least Zelda-esque of all Zelda games, maybe even Spirit Tracks. This game is so beyond anemic. I will just drop some unsorted comments here.

    There's 120 to collect, but they just give you more stamina or health, what was always quite dramatically given to you after a boss fight, traditionally in Zelda. (I guess there's armor unlocked at the end, but who really cares.)
    There's NINE HUNDRED korok seeds, which just upgrade your inventory slots, which is useful since you'll go through a ton of weapons, greaaat. I've found about 4, randomly in the wilderness. And that's what this game is, everything just barfed out in one big world zone. The closest thing to this would be the gold skulltula's from Ocarina, but even those were often found together, along the way and later versions reduced the number of those considerably.
    It is pretty telling too, that all the story goes on in the past. The current world is open and generic, it feels brain dead and lacking. You'll fight the same enemies over and over for really no reward besides parts or their crummy weapons. It wants me to find 11 places from pictures Zelda left on her iPhone and after the first one, there's no hint as to where. I don't want to travel around and find them. That sounds like busy work, like most of the game.

    I don't want to go on, in this rant of a review or the game. This is a Zelda in the way Hyrule Warriors is, brand only. What this should have been is another big concept change, like Wind Waker. Or something as dense and foreboding as Majora's Mask, this time with a larger budget and not rushed. I haven't even mentioned the farce that is Amiibos in this game, and if I was to type it out, I'd probably want to sell my Nintendo Switch. It is that much of a joke. It is not only ineptly handled and impossible to find (people are making fake ones out of circuit stickers!), but DLC at the absolute, ABSOLUTE worst.

    This series used to be about completing dungeons and heroic tasks, and being rewarded with new tools in the world. Now you just upgrade your health or inventory space. It was based of the childish play Shigeru Miyamoto, wandering and pretending to be a hero. I think it is pretty clear he wasn't in charge of this, or involved at all.

    What we have here, is Zelda pretending to be Farcry.

    My Disappointment Is Immeasurable.jpg    … Expand
  14. Kreiv
    May 9, 2018
    8
    Decent open-world game, absolutely beautiful at times but the world feels a bit empty and with non-inspiring monsters. Would also like to have seen a bit more depth to the NPCs and a bit more of these NPCs, the cities often doesn't feel alive in the same way the empty world doesn't either. With that said, there is lots of good in here and the game still had me coming back for lots of hoursDecent open-world game, absolutely beautiful at times but the world feels a bit empty and with non-inspiring monsters. Would also like to have seen a bit more depth to the NPCs and a bit more of these NPCs, the cities often doesn't feel alive in the same way the empty world doesn't either. With that said, there is lots of good in here and the game still had me coming back for lots of hours before finally finishing it. Up close the graphics often aren't that good given today's standard in games, however the views of this game are sometimes amazing.… Expand
  15. adrewtoremember
    May 9, 2018
    7
    The weapon durability system is incredibly annoying, and the world, while vast and detailed, lacks life and feels empty at times. Combat can be fun, but the game lacks enemy variety. It is definitely worth the purchase, but be cautious of letting all the hype build it up to a god-like quality. It is fun (once you leave the Great Plateau), it is a good game, but not the greatest game everThe weapon durability system is incredibly annoying, and the world, while vast and detailed, lacks life and feels empty at times. Combat can be fun, but the game lacks enemy variety. It is definitely worth the purchase, but be cautious of letting all the hype build it up to a god-like quality. It is fun (once you leave the Great Plateau), it is a good game, but not the greatest game ever as some reviewers would have you think.… Expand
  16. Mr_Bacon547
    May 8, 2018
    4
    Overhyped. Was fun for a couple hours but then became stale. People love to eat up anything from Nintendo I suppose..
  17. Christopherz
    May 8, 2018
    10
    The most freedom you'll ever experience in an open world game, every mountain is a mountain of content.
  18. e99y
    May 8, 2018
    10
    The best Zelda-Link game. Enjoy hundred of hours just exploring the atmospheric world... just brilliant.
  19. itshapiro
    May 7, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is overall a really great game. Most of it is awesome, if not perfect.

    The game starts you off in this dark room where a voice is guiding you. She tells you to go pick up this item, and you proceed to the next room which is similar. Then, a tunnel opens and you run outside. The cutscene that follows this is probably the most beautiful version of the game. It gives you a huge pan of the world of Hyrule.

    Now, you are free to explore. That’s one of the best parts about this game. Your just dropped into it, to do whatever you want. This is the games strongest point-it’s exploration. The world is jam packed with things like Korok seeds, and shrines which I will get to later on.

    Though you may not notice it at first, once you talk to an old man, you will realize that you are actually confined. Though, the game does this in a very good way.

    In order to learn the basics, you pretty much do a miniature version of the full game. You are in a fairly large starting area, which fits the theme of exploration. You are tasked by this old man, to go to this think called a shrine. There are many of these throughout the game. Though I do think that these could have been better, they are still good.

    You will end of doing four of these shrines, and then the old man will give you the paraglider, which you can use to jump off of the Great Plateu.

    Now, you’re free. You can do anything you want. Heck, you can even go to the final boss now. But I wouldn’t. Trust me, you’re missing out.

    The old man tells you to head to Kakariko village, to meet someone named Impa. Impa, tells you about the Divine Beasts. Four giant mechanical animals, each in different corners of the map. You are tasked to travel to each of them, Divine Beast Vah Ruta, of the Zora, Divine Beast Vah Naboris of the Gerudo, Divine Beast Vah Medoh of the Rito, and Divine Beast Vah Rudania, of the Goron. Impa tells you that you can learn more from each of the races at each Divine Beast.

    Now, the best parts of the game are definitely Vah Ruta and Vah Naboris. But the main reason that this review is a 9 is because of the Vah Medoh portion of the game.

    Even if Vah Medoh is the first Beast you take down, it is still way to easy, and I feel like this whole part of the game was rushed.

    Also, the Calamity Gabon fight could have been way better, and the Dark Beast Ganon fight was very underwhelming.    … Expand
  20. Christian_Cole
    May 7, 2018
    9
    Juego muy bien diseñado tanto el mundo como la música, lo mejor del juego es la enorme libertad que tienes para hacer lo que quieras, lo malo es que la dificultad disminuye mucho mientras vas avanzando en el mundo pero sigue siendo retador.
  21. KaOoZ
    May 7, 2018
    10
    No hay mas que decir, que no se haya dicho en otros lados, este juego es perfecto en todos los sentidos!!
    Una experiencia inolvidable y uno de los mejores videojuegos que e tenido la suerte de tener y jugar.
    Si cuentas con una switch no te lo puedes perder.
    100% recomendable!
  22. Kirby6502376507
    May 6, 2018
    10
    This game is just amazing. the story is great, the visuals are unique and look great in they're own way.
    If you have a Switch or Wii U you need this game. I don't recommend getting a switch just to get this game. But if you don't have a switch, you should get one.
  23. mrcnx
    May 6, 2018
    10
    Jesus christ

    This game is MINDBLOWING where do i even begin. I think the biggest pro is that it is just so fun and
    immersive to explore. I litteraly put more than 130 hours in this game and I'm not feeling like putting it down
  24. Emmanuel1243
    May 5, 2018
    10
    Gran juego grandisima durabilidad, muy divertido se siente muy vivo,buena historia, un gran DLC que vale totalmente la pena, no veo baja de fps o de calidad de imagen.Un gran juego de mundo abierto y un gran cambio en la saga Zelda. Me encanto llevo 350 horas de juego.
  25. Grunty
    May 5, 2018
    8
    It is indeed a very good game and the reason I bought the switch from the start. Not disappointed but a bit lost by the open world and the difficulty of the fights (which is not what I'm fond of). I like exploring / discovering things, and I still have a lot to do.
    My only complaint : I properly hate the rain system which is pointless and make you wait for nothing.
  26. Seann
    May 5, 2018
    8
    A great game for the Switch and a wonderful addition to the Zelda series- but the end game leaves it feeling empty and bland- even with the DLC.
  27. Megafont88
    May 4, 2018
    4
    Breath of the Wild was not that great. I've been a huge Zelda fan for a long time, and this one managed to disappoint me. It is easily one of the most flawed titles in the series. The essence of Zelda is largely missing because it is so diluted in Botw. The game feels like a generic open world with a Zelda skin slapped on it far moreso than like a Zelda game.

    It's missing proper, unique    Breath of the Wild was not that great. I've been a huge Zelda fan for a long time, and this one managed to disappoint me. It is easily one of the most flawed titles in the series. The essence of Zelda is largely missing because it is so diluted in Botw. The game feels like a generic open world with a Zelda skin slapped on it far moreso than like a Zelda game.

    It's missing proper, unique dungeons with keys and unique bosses. Some have said Hyrule Castle is a dungeon too, but I disagree. Unlike the divine beasts, it is very hard to call Hyrule Castle a dungeon. Why? Because there is virtually nothing dungeon-like about it by Zelda standards. It's just a large area to explore, though its music is awesome. Overall, Botw's music is sadly the most lacking soundtrack of any Zelda game, though.

    The world is huge and beautiful, but vast chunks of it feel like they only exist to expand the world size. For some bizarre reason, there are virtually no caves (which is dumb). It's an open world that is also quite empty. Exploration falls flat, as there isn't much to find aside from korok seeds, shrines, enemy camps, and chests that generally contain useless early game weapons that are too weak to use anymore (or rarely they contain some rupees). Rupees are too rare and under-utilized. They brought back stamina, but it’s designed much better than in Zelda: Skyward Sword. The enemy variety in Botw's world is quite lacking, being far outdone by past games with far smaller worlds.

    Most of the story is in the past, making it feel distant and separated from the player's current actions.

    The early game experience was one of the worst in the series. It's far more unforgiving than it should be, especially in its normal mode. This resulted in Link feeling like a complete weakling compared to most of his other incarnations. Botw has more tedium and annoyance than all other 3D Zelda games combined and more than most 2D ones too. The atrociously balanced weapon system is very tedious in the early game and not fun. Climbing is also very tedious, especially with how it rains every 5 seconds or any time you step within 5ft of a cliff. It gets better as you increase your max stamina, but is still tedious on huge mountains.

    The game's cooking system is cool, but it has a huge flaw. There is no screen that lets you view the recipes you've already discovered. This is an incredibly dumb design flaw given how many recipes there are in Botw.

    Even the Master Sword and Hylian Shield have durability in Botw, which is one of the dumbest design choices in series history. It literally makes no sense in the context of Zelda history.

    Nintendo also milked this game like never before at launch and after. Some costumes had no business being behind amiibo, like Fierce Diety. It may be equivalent to another armor, but there was one and only one reason they locked it behind an amiibo. That was because they knew lots of players would want that one. In other words, it was a cash grab. Some materials were grossly overused in the armor upgrade system, causing another source of tedium. Star fragments are the worst, but lynel materials are also a stupid chore to farm. The way amiibo scanning works is dumb, too. This is because of how many times you have to try to get costume pieces sometimes. It's stupid and pointless.

    Overall, Botw is sadly a bit of a lackluster experience compared to most past Zelda games. This game just doesn’t stand up to most other Zelda adventures. It tried to sell its soul and be something it is not.    … Expand
  28. Dantemercer
    May 4, 2018
    10
    Simply put , this game is incredible! beautiful design , interesting story and a lot of stuff to be explored. This masterpiece will keep you busy for some time , it made me even want to go back and replay some of the old games ( Ocarina of Time , Majora's Mask ) and even try some other games from the series ( Twilight Princess , Wind Waker ). Money well spent and i totally recommend it!
  29. Yigit14
    May 4, 2018
    10
    It's not like any The Legend Of Zelda game, but that doesn't make it a bad game, It's actually one of the best games I ever played. And some people don't like open world but I don't actually think It's bad, It's actually good.
  30. ZUKHA
    May 4, 2018
    10
    Nuevas ideas que revolucionan
    Una nueva leyenda que sobrevive la prueba del tiempo
    exploración gratificante y adictiva Navegación e historia excelente sistema de combate muy pulido y desafiante La ambientación es muy envolvente La trama es muy buena y está bien narrada esquema de armamento es ingenioso y bien implementado Despierta emociones intensas, de curiosidad, angustia, y    Nuevas ideas que revolucionan
    Una nueva leyenda que sobrevive la prueba del tiempo
    exploración gratificante y adictiva
    Navegación e historia excelente
    sistema de combate muy pulido y desafiante
    La ambientación es muy envolvente
    La trama es muy buena y está bien narrada
    esquema de armamento es ingenioso y bien implementado
    Despierta emociones intensas, de curiosidad, angustia, y asombro
    Diseño magistral en todos sus aspectos    … Expand
  31. LoomBoom
    May 4, 2018
    10
    Breath of the Wild is one of the finest games I've ever played. I've been a Zelda fan since I was 4, and I've played all the games, but this is the Zelda game I've wanted ever since Wind Waker. The Zelda series was always been fantastic, but Skyward Sword is when I started to realize that the series' formula was reaching its limits and it needed change. Breath of the Wild brought theBreath of the Wild is one of the finest games I've ever played. I've been a Zelda fan since I was 4, and I've played all the games, but this is the Zelda game I've wanted ever since Wind Waker. The Zelda series was always been fantastic, but Skyward Sword is when I started to realize that the series' formula was reaching its limits and it needed change. Breath of the Wild brought the change the series needed. And it didn't just change how we think of Zelda games, but also how we think of open world games in general.

    "The Wild", that's the big draw to this game. BotW's open world is probably my favorite open world I've ever experience. It's filled with life, wonder, mystery, and beauty, and it's up to you how much you want to explore it all. To make exploring this open world even more fun is the tools you have at your disposal. From the start of the game you pretty much have access to all the necessary skills you need. You can jump, run, walk, glide, crouch, and climb, and best of you all, you can climb pretty much everywhere. Not to mention all the skills you can perform with your weapons and shields, you have it all from the beginning. Also shortly after playing, you gain access to using runes that give you additional abilities. Having all the necessary skills and weapons you need right from the start may seem strange, but it's actually liberating. BotW does not hold your hand and tell you how to use everything, you must get creative, learn how to use the environment to your advantage, and adapt. BotW encourages experimentation with your abilities and skills, and while everything is easy to learn, even after 200+ hours of playing I'm still amazed on how fresh everything feels and I never do one thing the same way every time.

    BotW has a sense of freedom that I haven't experienced in any game ever. I can run around for hours pretty much doing nothing in the grand scheme of things, but it's a blast. BotW let's you take your time and explore. You can do any little task you want and complete the game in any order you feel like. You get to decide what type of journey you have. Every time I pick up and play Breath of the Wild it never feels boring or that its over stayed its welcome because you just get lost in its world. Anything that you see you can get to and anything you can think of doing, you can pretty much do thanks to the psychics engine. In this game, the physics engine is absolutely incredible. You'll play around with all the different possibilities you can do with the environment and you'll find interesting ways to solve puzzles and defeat enemies. I find fighting enemies so much fun in this game because I can defeat them in almost infinite different ways, it just never gets old.

    Now, as for the characters, I'd say this version of Zelda is by far the best Zelda we've ever had. She has a great personality and is relatable . Someone who is burdened by her duty and has doubts in herself, but also someone who works tirelessly to achieve her goal. Plus her personality is very fun and sweet, she's extremely likable. Also Link is probably one of my favorite Links as well. He gets a bit of development too (and we even learn why he doesn't talk). His design and personality he gives in any given situation makes him pretty appealing, and he has the most emotion since Toon Link in Wind Waker. I think he's won the hearts of many is probably going to be the face of the franchise for some time, just as OoT and TP Link were. Outside of those two, the rest of the champions are intriguing and full of personality (Revali being my favorite), but we just didn't get to see a lot from them! Also the other side characters aren't too memorable besides some of the Zoras like Sidon and the Gerudo chief Riju. This also means there isn't as many side quests that really stand out. There are some fun ones for sure, but the ones that stick with you, just not too many. The Gerudo side quests I'd say were the most fun and memorable of the bunch though, I really liked the Gerudo region in general. But this game still hasn't been able to touch Majora's Mask with having the best side characters and side quests in the franchise. Wind Waker would be the runner-up.

    The story works for this type of game and I like that you have to piece together everything that's happened, but its definitely not up there with some of Zelda's top stories. The relationship between Link and Zelda and the Champions are definitely the highlight.

    But at the end of the day, BotW isn't that type of game that has a lot of emphasis on characters and story. You make your own journey and your own story, and the focus here is the world and your main objective. The pros far out weight the cons, and the cons are minuscule in comparison. BotW is one of the greatest games I've ever played and it's refreshing to play a game with so much freedom and trust in the player. Its one of the few open world games that keeps its core promise: "open".    … Expand
  32. johnseer
    May 3, 2018
    10
    The best game of all time, the game play is amazing, you always have something to do.
  33. yasu_yagami
    May 3, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. gran juego me encanto mucho el gameplay es maravilloso ojala salgan mas juegos como este le falta un poco de dificultad pero a pesar de eso es maravilloso lo mejor los trajes d e link… Expand
  34. Orim
    May 2, 2018
    10
    Absolute masterpiece! It puts a twist to the zelda series and probably one of the best open world game out there!
  35. robertlop54
    May 1, 2018
    10
    Un diamante en bruto **** juego, los gráficos, la historia, la banda sonora, los personajes, TODO es perfecto en este videojuego. Imprescindible para quien tenga una Switch.
  36. GlowFire
    May 1, 2018
    9
    Zelda Breath Of The Wild starts with your first mission. This mission took me a while to complete, as I was still new the the controls of the Nintendo switch console. After completing your first quest you unlock some more abilities in the game. I was definitely impressed with the overall quality and creativity of the story the game told just in the first 30 minutes of playing. The cutZelda Breath Of The Wild starts with your first mission. This mission took me a while to complete, as I was still new the the controls of the Nintendo switch console. After completing your first quest you unlock some more abilities in the game. I was definitely impressed with the overall quality and creativity of the story the game told just in the first 30 minutes of playing. The cut scenes are unlike any other Zelda game I have seen and/or played. To get to the final battle , you have to fight your way through 4 dungeons and one boss each for every one dungeon. Getting to each dungeon is very tough, but also fun, and entertaining. Each dungeon has a different style, and different types of challenges and puzzles to complete. there is also a different type of boss each dungeon you enter. Each boss and dungeon correspond to a different element of the game as well. Fire, water, air, and earth.
    Overall, this game impressed me. I would highly recommend this game to anyone looking for a thrilling yet challenging video game experience.    … Expand
  37. MaKSi
    Apr 30, 2018
    9
    I did not think that someday I would love the game with pure game-play. Stunning game, I played 200 hours. I advise everyone.
  38. toaplan
    Apr 30, 2018
    9
    Amazing reinvention of the Zelda series and the whole open-world genre. Looks absolutely beautiful on the Switch and the sparse soundtrack is delightful also. I loved the new dungeons i.e. divine beasts, the game's innovative and realistic physics and the cooking system. I liked the shrines too, although more emphasis on quality instead of quantity would've been better, as many of theAmazing reinvention of the Zelda series and the whole open-world genre. Looks absolutely beautiful on the Switch and the sparse soundtrack is delightful also. I loved the new dungeons i.e. divine beasts, the game's innovative and realistic physics and the cooking system. I liked the shrines too, although more emphasis on quality instead of quantity would've been better, as many of the shrines were quite samey. The main quest was a bit on the short side and over relatively quickly. However, side quests, hunting for armor sets and wanting to explore every part of the enchanting game world extended my playtime considerably.… Expand
  39. riju
    Apr 29, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this game is one of the best games i ever playyed.The tutorial shows you everthying about the game and after 2hours you can explore the world.You can go to the gerudo dessert,the snowy mouintan and many more.I now that sounds like an Add but When you play this game its just a feeling like you never had it.And if you think"open world and zelda i dont know"Trust me i know you i thougt so but then i payed my 60$ Throwed my cartridge in and then there was this beautiful 89,05 square kilometers open world.But there are negative thinks too like:The durability of the weapons,sound,theend of the story.… Expand
  40. SkeletonCross
    Apr 29, 2018
    5
    This game had promise. It was hyped enough, but did it live up to hype ... no. Let me start by saying everything in the game feels extremely repetitive. The game is different shades of blue, green, or brown. So imagine how old it gets looking at the same color palette the entire game. The texture resolution is terrible, and the framerate stays at 20-30 the entire game. There are manyThis game had promise. It was hyped enough, but did it live up to hype ... no. Let me start by saying everything in the game feels extremely repetitive. The game is different shades of blue, green, or brown. So imagine how old it gets looking at the same color palette the entire game. The texture resolution is terrible, and the framerate stays at 20-30 the entire game. There are many complaints I have with this game I will list them. I would like to start off with fact you can't repair your weapons. Weapon durability systems are great, but the system of weapon Durability in Breath of the Wild is disgusting. Either 1 to 2 enemies you fight the weapon freaking breaks seriously 1-2 enemies. That's an extreme joke the fact this is spose to be a AAA game shouldn't make this ok. The second point is there's a shortage of enemy designs in the art department. It feels like there's 3 enemy types and that's it everything looks the same during your 40+ hours of playing the game. The 3rd point is the shrines look exact the same with 3 different puzzle types that are extremely easy to complete. Every shrine feels exactly the same and detracts you from the "adventure" of the game. I seriously couldn't take going thru 1 more freaking shrine it drive you nuts. My 4th point is the "Temples" are easy and the bosses in them are easy as well. This drove me bonkers. I've played every single Zelda game and this one removed the best part of Zelda and that's the dungeons with the great bosses. Not only do the devine beast look the same they don't vary in design one bit. It's sad when the best part of the franchise was removed. This game was a let down. My final point is the game was overall TOO EASY! They put a minimap, gave you a bright orange dot on where to go. THIS ISN'T ZELDA. They have never told you where to go or gave you a minimap. Like seriously how stupid are people today? What made Zelda great was the sense of adventure, and the freedom of not know what you were doing. You had to figure it out as you go. Well in this game they just tell you and show you were to go instead of setting you free with no direction. Zelda Ocarina of Time had that feeling and had a sense of difficulty that Zelda will never have anymore. The ruined Zelda and should stop making it. I have never felt this mad over a zelda but seriously Zelda shouldn't feel this easy. There's no difficulty anymore there's no sense of awe. There's not that amazment that makes me want to go back to Zelda unless they go back to the style of ocarina of Time. People need to stop having their hands held the entire way. This generation will never know what Zelda was truly like and that's sad, because Zelda used to be something magical now it's something that belongs in the TRASH.… Expand
  41. nunakos
    Apr 28, 2018
    10
    Breath of the wild made me feel almost the same thing that I felt when I played Ocarina of Time. The difference is that I was 15 back then and ever since I've been waiting for a game to make me feel the same. This game almost did that. It still did not make me feel the same awe, but I know I will never feel that way again. Still, BotW managed to almost get there. It is an awesome game. ItBreath of the wild made me feel almost the same thing that I felt when I played Ocarina of Time. The difference is that I was 15 back then and ever since I've been waiting for a game to make me feel the same. This game almost did that. It still did not make me feel the same awe, but I know I will never feel that way again. Still, BotW managed to almost get there. It is an awesome game. It has flaws. The old dungeons are missed and the story sucks. But the whole package is awesome anyway and admirable. Typical Nintendo refinement and a still present feeling that this is Zelda anyway. The only thing that one can hope is that the next Zelda will really make everything that one expects from Zelda combined with the novelty this game presented to us. But with Ganon gone once and for all and new concepts, such as the awesome motorcycle. Zelda needs to let Ganon go and create different settings and stories. This game gives the impression that Nintendo is doing just that. Like a goodbye to Ganon. I hope that is the reason why he was so easy and boring to kill. Because the other great flaw of this Zelda is the bosses. Still, with all its weaknesses, this is a game to behold in every sense. Never was there such freedom in a game. If I was a professional reviewer I think I wouldn't give it a 10 though. 9.9. Just because it is not perfect. But I reckon that it deserves a 10 anyway. Because it is literally game changing. You will get immersed in this Hyrule. I still go there every now and then after almost 200 hours of gameplay. I was never a completionist. When the story is done it is done. But with this game, that didn't happen.… Expand
  42. JimtheFish
    Apr 28, 2018
    10
    There is nothing but an immense sense of wonder in this game. Even a year later it is a perfect game.
  43. AdmZero
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    Was the best game I played last year. Love all of it, too much things to do and variety of situations. If you like open world games or just the Zelda franchise, then you should try Breath of the Wild
  44. coalgrey
    Apr 27, 2018
    0
    - The side quest are very generic rpg quests. Nothing like The Witcher 3 's quests which would draw you down a rabbit hole of action, adventure, and feels.
    - No crafting?? Only crafting is cooking food that give you boosts. Thats it.
    Pros: - The game world is beautiful. There are things to do everywhere it seems. Only gripe is that the switch cant handle it, but that's not the games    - The side quest are very generic rpg quests. Nothing like The Witcher 3 's quests which would draw you down a rabbit hole of action, adventure, and feels.
    - No crafting?? Only crafting is cooking food that give you boosts. Thats it.
    Pros:
    - The game world is beautiful. There are things to do everywhere it seems. Only gripe is that the switch cant handle it, but that's not the games fault i guess.
    One of the most boring games i have played    … Expand
  45. alessio9431
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    With this title Nintendo has brought its flagship even higher. I absolutely do not want to compare it to The Ocarina of Time, unattainable title, but according to my opinion they have managed to create a masterpiece, an open world where everything is possible, settings and breathtaking views, sounds that allow you to fully immerse yourself in the game. So for me a new masterpiece Nintendo.
  46. TheProphet1
    Apr 26, 2018
    10
    best game of the universe! never playd better game than this. much more funny then horizon!
  47. 30frames
    Apr 26, 2018
    10
    This game made me feel things I've never felt in my whole life, it's truly a powerful game and I simply adore it for everything it is.
  48. Carndolla
    Apr 26, 2018
    10
    What an experience, simply amazing. Maybe for the next episode just profoundize a little more about the story.
  49. MeSuperior
    Apr 25, 2018
    0
    One of the most boring games i have played, glad odyssey is on switch so i have a game to play.
  50. FirstReviews
    Apr 25, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. +Lots of content
    +Fun Minigames
    +Great Physics Engine and Mechanics
    +Beautiful Graphics
    +Very inspired
    +Creative, Fun to play Shrines
    +Fun to explore
    +Fun Bossfights
    +Engaging and creative Story
    +Amazing Character Design
    +Fun Sidequests
    +Good Difficulty
    -Frame Drops at 30FPS
    -Boring Collectibles
    -Sometimes Empty World
    -Confusing and sometimes weak Dungeons

    This game is a must-buy for any Wii U/ Switch Owner and reinvents the Zelda series in a way we could not have foreseen. This is a great addition to the series, but not without its flaws.

    9/10    … Expand
  51. sluderk1983
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Really, really well done. Lives up to the hype. I do wish there was a little bit more of the classic Zelda dungeon format. I didn't really get into the Divine Beast format. Tough to find the right balance, so I get it. Bravo for trying something new!
  52. MichaelDeSanta
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Words aren't needed, just play the game and you'll realize that this is an absolute masterpiece, pure magic.

    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is, by far, the best game I've ever played.
  53. yoqsetio
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Why am I not surprised? The Metacritic user score is the single least credible resource to tell how good a game is. Metacritic users are incapable of nuance
  54. Razorblade
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Creativity to the extreme! Nintendo once again to congratulate for innovation!!!
  55. jonaskenazi
    Apr 24, 2018
    2
    This game is bad, its an open world adventure where you are in a empty world. The rewards for exploring are just items that will break after using them 5 minutes.
  56. umbershap
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    Absolutely gorgeus. I'm 45 hours into the game and i can't remember playing an open world game with such as much detail as this game. When most AAA titles have lost their spirit and gameplay, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild steps in to remind people how games should be. Lots and lots of fake 0/10 user reviews, always a good sign of a good game.
  57. booshmightythe
    Apr 24, 2018
    9
    Perfect just pure perfect. Will be a benchmark to future games for the next 10 years.
  58. Javi1183
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    Simplemente hermosos la verdad el mundo abierto es una maravilla junto con las misiones,las tribus y el solo hecho que de verdad puedes ir a todos lados, el apartado artistico es impresionante aunque no hace gala de potencia ese tono que tiene le queda perfecto al mundo que tiene pero ¿por que? es muy simple transmite la vida que tiene el mundo en general las montañas etc lo que voy aSimplemente hermosos la verdad el mundo abierto es una maravilla junto con las misiones,las tribus y el solo hecho que de verdad puedes ir a todos lados, el apartado artistico es impresionante aunque no hace gala de potencia ese tono que tiene le queda perfecto al mundo que tiene pero ¿por que? es muy simple transmite la vida que tiene el mundo en general las montañas etc lo que voy a decir es algo que me gusto mucho es que el propio juego te incita a usar tu imaginacion para resolver los puzzles… Expand
  59. kyoko14
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    De los mejores zeldas que e jugado, un mundo muy extenso y al igual que el 1er zelda empiezas por donde tu quieras ir y en el orden que tu quieras ir descubirendo todo lo que tiene, sin nada de juego lineal o aburrido, lo que lo hace muy entretenido
  60. sowestcoast22
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    Wow!! This game....this is the reason you buy a Switch. This game is a true masterpiece from the opening scenes and throughout the entire game (DLC included) . I can't begin to tell you how many hours I sunk into this game, but it is truly remarkable what Nintendo did to mold this game specifically for the Switch. And the fact that you can seamlessly take Link on the go, and back to theWow!! This game....this is the reason you buy a Switch. This game is a true masterpiece from the opening scenes and throughout the entire game (DLC included) . I can't begin to tell you how many hours I sunk into this game, but it is truly remarkable what Nintendo did to mold this game specifically for the Switch. And the fact that you can seamlessly take Link on the go, and back to the comfort of your own home puts this game in the pantheons of one of the greatest games of all time.… Expand
  61. gckwolf
    Apr 23, 2018
    6
    It is a very good title but it lacks a linear history, if you want to know how it is that a whole kingdom ends, it is necessary to do the missions, the bad thing is that they do not give it to you in a linear way, and the environment is so big that even though it is a world Open and full of possibilities sometimes you feel very lonely. You can improve the armor get better weapons or ride aIt is a very good title but it lacks a linear history, if you want to know how it is that a whole kingdom ends, it is necessary to do the missions, the bad thing is that they do not give it to you in a linear way, and the environment is so big that even though it is a world Open and full of possibilities sometimes you feel very lonely. You can improve the armor get better weapons or ride a motorcycle but once you finish the game and all the missions you realize that you wasted more time in getting an item than in the game itself. Its strong point is the simple fact of exploring the whole landscape by breaking weapons and getting them back in the same dungeons… Expand
  62. Concelhaut
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    The game of this generation simply put. A revolution of open world gaming. The game that will change things forever.
  63. Aragorn2319
    Apr 22, 2018
    9
    It is a great game but its not perfect
    Pros- Fun gameplay/Mechanics, Addicting, Great Soundtrack, Change to Zelda Formula
    Cons- Not the greatest story and bad final boss
  64. pLYRETURNS
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    The legend of zelda breath of the wild is the best game of all time. if you not play the game yet just do it. there is not disapointment.
  65. Eebrohim
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    I have put over 200 hours into the game and every hour is well spent. From the beautiful open world packed with so many things to do, with the emphasis on adventure and exploration that most open world games seem not leave out, to the new take on the Zelda formula, the game continues to amaze me even to this day. What's even better is that the £17.99 DLC adds hundreds of hours of moreI have put over 200 hours into the game and every hour is well spent. From the beautiful open world packed with so many things to do, with the emphasis on adventure and exploration that most open world games seem not leave out, to the new take on the Zelda formula, the game continues to amaze me even to this day. What's even better is that the £17.99 DLC adds hundreds of hours of more content, especially with the new Master Mode, giving me a reason to re-play the game. My only issue with the game is that I have encountered a glitch with a Korok puzzle that is stopping me from getting that 100% that I deserve!… Expand
  66. 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
  67. GamingSyndicate
    Apr 22, 2018
    4
    In 1998 the. Legend of Zelda Ocarina of time came out, it set a bench mark for the series future as well as an identity well transferred from its original games.
    In this instance, the series has lost some identity in trying something new...
    I really hoped for the spirit of Ocarina of time to be fully present here but its not the case at all. Instead you have an attempt at streamlining    In 1998 the. Legend of Zelda Ocarina of time came out, it set a bench mark for the series future as well as an identity well transferred from its original games.
    In this instance, the series has lost some identity in trying something new...
    I really hoped for the spirit of Ocarina of time to be fully present here but its not the case at all.
    Instead you have an attempt at streamlining the franchise into more comin games, Physics system, weapon breaking system. And a non linear story in a open world which does look amazing.
    Its did not feel like an adventure, more like a shore.. having to consistently look for weapons, replacing weapons..etc
    I missed having that reward feel when i would get my first unbreakable sword or when upgrading that sword to the master sword (not that you cant get it in this game).
    The physics system is great but only when you have the right tools, which could take you a while to get if you wanted them, again not being a linear story as much means you can miss those items intirely and not have the full experience.
    The world of Breath of the wild is for you to take however you want which is not super bad but not super good if you are stilll in those original Zelda state of mind.
    If you welcome a different take on the zelda series then this is for you.
    It is a beautiful world with great puzzles to solve which i cant fault even if most are short, its graphics are plain gorgeous and looks great on the go.
    Tech wise i cant fault it as i encountered not game breaking bug, only ocasional frame rate rate drop and the odd texture pop in.
    If your a Zelda fan dont go in expeting your usual zelda adventure but something else, for some it will be a refreshing take on the series and be welcome, for the very few it may be not
    It is a Zelda game but only half at heart.
    4/10 score    … Expand
  68. Bfreepro417
    Apr 21, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Breath of the Wild is a true masterclass in art direction and game design. Nintendo always delivers, but this past generation has felt a bit like they have been surpassed in sheer scope and scale with the increasing popularity of open world gaming and freedom of choice, and they really needed to cast a wider net instead of simply focusing on games for younger audiences. This game combines elements of all of my favorite games, not only from the past decade but since I started gaming in general. The art direction is absolutely stunning. Instead of focusing on realism, there is a true hand drawn aesthetic, a whimsical feeling as if you are playing an interactive Pixar movie. Don’t let the lack of graphical realism bring you down, as there is also an attention to detail rarely seen in open world games. Fire spreads, lightning strikes you when wearing metal armor, every drop of rain is seen and heard as it falls, every single blade of grass is rendered individually...it may not sound like much on paper, but things like this truly make the world feel like it lives and breathes. It is truly mesmerizing just wandering through the country side, the grass blowing in the wind, your shield rattling as you sprint up a hill, only to find an enemy camp off in the distance. You can run right in, “guns blazing”, yet this sometimes is the last tactic you want to employ, as many of the stronger enemies are capable of one shotting you with ease. You shoot a fire arrow at the red barrel nearby and it violently explodes, sending the enemies flying with incredible (and often hilarious) rag doll physics. You run for the top of the hill, staying out of sight, and chop down a massive tree and push it over the hill upon the enemies, watching as it picks up momentum and clobbers them all. Occurrences like this provide a true breath of fresh air (pun intended) for a franchise as long standing as The Legend of Zelda. Every single surface is climbable. Instead of traditional dungeons, we have shrines scattered across the land containing trials reminiscent of the dungeons and puzzles of the Zelda titles of yesteryear. Familiar characters and races are back, but everything is truly bigger, better, and most importantly, more fun than ever. The world is absolutely massive and contains many environments and a vast array of breathtaking vistas, truly some of the most stunning horizons and colors I’ve ever seen in a game. The atmosphere is second to none, providing nothing short of pure tranquility as you gallop across the rolling plains on your trusty steed, or climb up a snow capped peak to find a hidden shine, and then shield surf your way back to the foot of the mountain. This is a game that must be played to be truly experienced.

    There are a few minor quips. I completed the Gerardo Divine beast first. This was easily the most in depth and full fledged area and the most challenging divine beast in the entire game. The rest of the towns and beasts felt lackluster after tackling Gerudo first. Hint: START WITH RITO VILLAGE.
    Weapons breaking is a bit annoying, but you get used to it.
    Lack of lengthy dungeons and other traditional Zelda elements may throw off longtime fans. No clever boss strategies and the bosses are all a bit similar.

    Overall this game is a modern masterpiece and in my opinion must be experienced by anyone who has ever considers themselves a gamer of any kind. It’s one of those games you can pick up and get absolutely lost in, a feeling I haven’t truly experienced since The Ocarina of Time and more recently, Skyrim. I found the most enjoyment just wandering and discovering new areas and gameplay elements. A stunning achievement that is more than worthy of the Game of The Year title, and, quite possibly, one of the top five games of the decade.    … Expand
  69. thatoneguy_
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As someone who has capped over 140+ hours of my time into this game, I can say that this game is a masterpiece in it's own regard. First, you can't compare this title to games like Ocarina of Time or Majora's Mask because of how different it is from those games genre-wise. Comparing this game to the last 5 home console entries in the series is like comparing first-person shooters to puzzle games. This game is a callback to the original formula that was shown in the original Zelda on the NES, which I though was great. The game itself has a good combat system and focuses heavily on exploration, unlike the previous linear entries on Nintendo's last three home consoles. You are also given a lot of freedom when it comes to how you want to do things and where you want to go, which is refreshing for this series. There were a few problems (like durability on weapons :/), but I mostly got over those over time. The game's story was not a big deal, as it just gives an almost generic story of good vs evil in the world of Hyrule. The story doesn't go all too deep either, with the cutscenes giving you an adequate amount of information on what is going on. But that isn't the point; Nintendo themselves said "to forget everything you know about the Zelda series", as it is more similar to the non-linear format shown in the original NES title. But despite not having a stellar story, the art style of the game is beautiful and exploring what Hyrule has to offer is really fun. It is a must-have for any Switch or Wii U owner and I would recommend playing it.… Expand
  70. PandaMaster360
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    Forget all of the 3D or 2D Zelda experiences you've had. This game is nothing like any other Zelda game in our existence. Breath of the Wild has a perfect setup for an open world game. Instead of eight dungeons, it had four Divine Beasts and 120 shrines (unless you have the DLC). The Divine Beasts are focused on combat and puzzles while most shrines are more focused on puzzles with fewForget all of the 3D or 2D Zelda experiences you've had. This game is nothing like any other Zelda game in our existence. Breath of the Wild has a perfect setup for an open world game. Instead of eight dungeons, it had four Divine Beasts and 120 shrines (unless you have the DLC). The Divine Beasts are focused on combat and puzzles while most shrines are more focused on puzzles with few being completely devoted to combat.
    The starting area, the Great Plateau, is the perfect tutorial. The four Shrines give you the first runes and teach you how to use them. If you are exploring, you'll find secrets that'll help you in your adventure.
    After the Great Plateau, there are barely any barriers. You can go beat the game right now (with enough skill) or take the long path and beat the four Divine Beasts and 120 Shrines. Quests are scattered throughout the land. While there are Main Quests, they aren't required. The Shrine Quests are done to unlock certain Shrines and are often based on puzzles. The Side Quests can be based on either puzzles, combat, or just a simple task.
    The music of the game compliments the atmosphere in the game. In places that should have music, you can hear music that perfectly fits the area. Epic areas such as the enemy infested Hyrule Castle have epic music that builds up the final battle of the game, Calamity Ganon Vs. Link.
    The combat in the game is handled perfectly. With ZL you can target enemies like Ocarina of Time. If you take the time to learn tricks, you can do things like Flurry Rushes and Perfect Guards.
    The story of the game is absolutely perfect. I won't spoil it. I'll just say that the story is there, but not heavily pushed down on you.
    So my final rating for The Legend of Zelda - Breath of the Wild is a 10/10. There are hardly any problems with the game itself. The only problems are with how I play.
    So I hope this review helped you and pushed you toward purchasing Breath of the Wild.
    If you can, buy the DLC. It adds a lot of great content. But without the DLC, the game is still great.    … Expand
  71. corcoles9310
    Apr 20, 2018
    6
    Juego que me dejó bastante seco y desilusionado. Juego sobrevalorado segun mi opinión en todos los aspectos. Gráficamente muy discreto, sistema de combate simple y aburrido. Sistema de gestion de armas incoherente y aunque si original poco efectivo. Tiene bastantes problemas en este sentido en el cual puedes pausar el juego en cualquier momento cuando te queda poca vida y curarte sin queJuego que me dejó bastante seco y desilusionado. Juego sobrevalorado segun mi opinión en todos los aspectos. Gráficamente muy discreto, sistema de combate simple y aburrido. Sistema de gestion de armas incoherente y aunque si original poco efectivo. Tiene bastantes problemas en este sentido en el cual puedes pausar el juego en cualquier momento cuando te queda poca vida y curarte sin que ello se vea reflejado en el juego donde no pierdes tiempo en restablecer la vida. Mundo abierto si, pero las 6 horas que estuve jugando repeti demasiadas cosas en ese mundo genial según muchos. Busca torre la escalas santuario entras y poco más. Personaje sin carisma, villano que no habla en toda la aventura ni aparece, una historia sin gracia sin ser emocionante totalmente olvidable. Se salvan algunas cosas del juego que son originales como el sistema de crafteo y que puedas llegar a cualquier zona del mapeado algo realmente interesante y innovador. Por lo demás un juego sin historia, combate aburrido y poco profundo con algunas mecánicas muy deficientes para un juego que incomprensiblemente consiguió el goty.… Expand
  72. HitoshuraDF
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    First i thought this game was overrated, but then i give it a try
    Now this is the best game i have ever played! it's just so good
  73. Blackstand7
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    El mejor videojuego que he jugado en toda mi vida , obra maestra , lo recomiendo a todo el mundo , si quieres una experiencia única debes jugar este juego , maravilloso
  74. BJarms
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Best Zelda game.
    HD. Open-world.
    By gosh, any kid who gets told no to Skyrim by parents,
    they NEED to get this game.
  75. JapanDude
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Finally a open-world game where exploring is fun. Also, it has the best tutorial ever made in a video game.
  76. mivideojuego
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Es el primer juego que puntuo y aúnque ya es un poco viejo la verdad que no podía empezar por otro que no sea este Zelda. Se ha escrito ríos de tintas sobre este juego asi que lo que yo tenga que decir a esta altura de la copla no va a ser muy relevante, pero creerme si os digo que por ahora es el juego de la Nintendo Switch que más me gusta y creo que tener la consola y no poseer esteEs el primer juego que puntuo y aúnque ya es un poco viejo la verdad que no podía empezar por otro que no sea este Zelda. Se ha escrito ríos de tintas sobre este juego asi que lo que yo tenga que decir a esta altura de la copla no va a ser muy relevante, pero creerme si os digo que por ahora es el juego de la Nintendo Switch que más me gusta y creo que tener la consola y no poseer este juego es de muy mal gusto. Una aventura increíble que te hace pasar hora y hora de juegos sin aburrirte. Muy rejugable y tiene mil forma de jugar todas distintas y todas igual de divertida. Para mi un juego que te haga pasar horas y horas de diversión, que permita crear soluciones imaginativas, para mi es un juego de 10.… Expand
  77. BirdSquanchy
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    One year after playing it I can say I've never feel the same with others games. The word is masterpiece and top10 games of the history. Play it, enjoy it and you will understand why everyone loves this game (ignore some minor haters)
  78. AlexDumont75
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    goty 2017, there is so much to do in the open world of hyrule boss fights are rewarding and it is one of the best games of all time
  79. UnionJack0714
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    The Legend of the Zelda in recent years has struggled to create a sense of wonder and freedom. The most recent entries are very linear and consistently held the players hand leaving no challenge to the experience. Breath of the Wild is a Van Gogh painting is to art. The game is simply beautiful, the very first moment Link wakes up from his mysterious 100 year sleep players will be treatedThe Legend of the Zelda in recent years has struggled to create a sense of wonder and freedom. The most recent entries are very linear and consistently held the players hand leaving no challenge to the experience. Breath of the Wild is a Van Gogh painting is to art. The game is simply beautiful, the very first moment Link wakes up from his mysterious 100 year sleep players will be treated to a wonderful view of one of the most artistic and well designed worlds ever created. From here the player is cleverly and unknowingly taught everything about the game in the tutorial area The Great Plateau. 1 hour later, and the world of Hyrule is your playground. The world might not look realistic visually, but in terms of nature it is the most realistic environment I've ever seen in a game. Trees host fruit like apples, that can be cut down to get wood, and the wood and be ignited with a piece of flint to cook those apples, and if in a cold environment that fire will keep you warm... everything compliments each other and is truly the beginning of a new survival experience. And the best part is you can do whatever whenever. Even the games story isn't linear, which tells a mysterious tale of Link trying to recover his memories after being defeated in battle 100 years ago. Link will also try and help the main settlements of Hyrule defeat and conquer the four Devine Beasts, which are mechanical animal giants that are being controlled by Calamity Ganon. These act as the games main dungeons, and offer a refreshing change to the predictable Zelda dungeon formula. As well as these, the player is free to find 120 mini dungeons called Shrines. These will offer smaller challenges as well as chance to upgrade your life hearts and stamina. There are also many side missions to complete to earn some extra rupees, weapons, food and rare materials, some are more interesting than others but the rewards proved to be surprisingly useful. There are also many many other things to try out, like upgrading your armour, taming the best horse, experimenting with materials to create the best food, finding all 900 Korok seeds, but some of the best moments come from being imaginative with the games amazing physics. This is not only the best launch title ever, this is potentially the best game ever. This alone is worth buying a Switch for. 10/10… Expand
  80. FALCWHEEL
    Apr 19, 2018
    10
    Mais uma vez a Nintendo redefine o gênero com esta franquia, na qual não seria exagero nenhum chama-lo de obra-prima, foram as melhores 180 horas gastas em minha vida.
  81. ihatemylife
    Apr 16, 2018
    10
    jogo perfeito obrigado nintendo pelo esse jogo foda os graficos sao lindos a nota que dou pra essa obra prima e 99/10
  82. weskergamer
    Apr 15, 2018
    9
    Es uno delos mejores juegos q ha salido en los ultimos tiempos pero no es perfecto. Los errores de framerate en verdad no me importa pero lo q de verdad hace q este no sea el mejor zelda de la historia es q le falta epikicidad, es super epico este juego pero comparado con otros juegos tiene 0. Para mi o q combierte epico un zelda son los jefes, la historia, las mazmorras y los personajes.Es uno delos mejores juegos q ha salido en los ultimos tiempos pero no es perfecto. Los errores de framerate en verdad no me importa pero lo q de verdad hace q este no sea el mejor zelda de la historia es q le falta epikicidad, es super epico este juego pero comparado con otros juegos tiene 0. Para mi o q combierte epico un zelda son los jefes, la historia, las mazmorras y los personajes. Y lo siento pero todos los zeldas anteriores le ganan a este en jefes, mazmorras y historia. en personajes no porq los campeones son los putos amos. a pesar de q lo he criticado fuerte en ese sentido, sigue siendo el mejorjuego q he jugado en los ultimos anos, es el primer mundo abierto q juego y me facino, las fisicas son supergeniales nunk antes vistas en ningun otro juego, al menos yo, su diseno grafico, hyrule se ve super hermoso, super largo, in monton de coleccionables y misiones secundarias q hacer. Es el juego de un solomultijugador q mas horas es jugado y sigo sin aburrirme de el. uper recomendados para fans de zeldo y no fans de zelda, para fans de nintendo y para no fans de nintendo.… Expand
  83. spardahellkin21
    Apr 13, 2018
    0
    Absolute garbage, a huge open world with nothing to do, boring game play, bad graphics and bad story thats been told a 100 times before, games released over ten years like morrowind has more to do in the world than this.
  84. F3RR
    Apr 13, 2018
    10
    La verdad apenas probé el juego aunque no tengo en mis manos la consola de nintendo y solo lo probé 1 hora y siendo sincero si fue lo mejor de la franquicia, pero no es por referirme a que no es una pieza maestra es porque fue perfecto al dar el cambio a lo habitual y si estabas cansándote de que TLOZ fuera lineal no te preocupes que esta es tu opción ;).
  85. NightmareShade
    Apr 12, 2018
    10
    My score is outdated but now that I finish the game , it became one of my favorites games in the zelda franchise , it has his flaws but overall is a really awesome game , it deserved the GotY completely
  86. BaconHD
    Apr 12, 2018
    10
    No me gusta tanto pero para hacer media entre tontos que ponen 0 es excelente
  87. ItzOcelot550YT
    Apr 12, 2018
    9
    For the first Zelda game I have ever played, it was darn worth 60 dollars. The full open world to explore is what got me into the game. After getting botw, I started emulating past games. Of course there are some things to complain about such as the short weapon durability and lack of story. But overall, this game is great!
  88. agent13
    Apr 12, 2018
    5
    I have never been a fan of zelda games or jrpg games
    i Just finished the main game to see why people like this game so much i even got a switch for this game.
    It has a beautiful and vast world, great artistic graphics and a lovable and nostalgic antagonist, link but the combat system is so annoying. destructible weapons was a very bad idea for this game Progressing in this game is so    I have never been a fan of zelda games or jrpg games
    i Just finished the main game to see why people like this game so much i even got a switch for this game.
    It has a beautiful and vast world, great artistic graphics and a lovable and nostalgic antagonist, link
    but the combat system is so annoying. destructible weapons was a very bad idea for this game
    Progressing in this game is so boring and hard you need to be so patient.
    bosses, shrines and quests are sometimes repetitive and the game gets boring sometimes.
    I'm a big fan of cinematic and narrative focused games. Botw is noting like that. The ending is simple and the story is not satisfying
    Botw is a mediocre game overall and doesn't deserve to be GOTY    … Expand
  89. Caidryn
    Apr 11, 2018
    4
    First, let me say, I have been a longtime Zelda fan. The first game was likely the second or third game I played in my life, and I have played and beaten all non-cooperative Zelda titles since. It is with a heavy heart that I now write this review, though I doubt anyone will see it. This is more for my own closure, I suppose.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    If this game were not a Zelda, it might have scored more highly for me. Might have been a 7 or 7.5 out of 10. But I bought it and played it expecting a Zelda, and what I got was literally less than half of what I loved about the series.    … Expand
  90. Dronewolf
    Apr 10, 2018
    5
    If people want to rate this game 7, 8, 9 or even 10 out of 10, that's fine. It's their opinion, but people who claim this game is "perfect"? No. Sorry, but you are wrong. This game is far from perfect.

    Breath of the Wild is an example of Nintendo trying to cash in on the success of Skyrim and Dark Souls, but they handle it all wrong. What's weird is that Skyrim is mainly caves to    If people want to rate this game 7, 8, 9 or even 10 out of 10, that's fine. It's their opinion, but people who claim this game is "perfect"? No. Sorry, but you are wrong. This game is far from perfect.

    Breath of the Wild is an example of Nintendo trying to cash in on the success of Skyrim and Dark Souls, but they handle it all wrong. What's weird is that Skyrim is mainly caves to explore, yet I e
    njoy that. BotW is the same now with the shrines, but some take very little time to complete, but I don't enjoy it. Mainly, because I play Zelda for the Zelda mechanics, but honestly...There are none. Well, none may be harsh, but there is a huge lack of the "Zelda formula". You get all the abilities right at the start and weapons, you just pick up along the way. Everything is accessible form the start, which means you can't use tools like the hookshot to reach new places later in the game "Yes, there is no hookshot...Or any other tools the past Zelda games have).

    Some of the battles can be very unbalanced against your favour, but then combat as a whole (excluding mandatory battles like boss battles) can just be avoided. There's really no need to fight anything in this game. The game offers a stealth mechanic, and this is seems to be broken too as enemies just know where you are. Buffs never seem to give you much of a boost.

    And if you really want to spoil a game, add a stamina gauge!. Dark Souls uses a stamina gauge, but it's far less hindering than the one in this game. Why? Because Nintendo decided what uses your stamina in a stupid way. Swimming up a waterfall doesn't deplete your stamina, yet swimming normally in a small pond does?

    And another take on Dark Souls, is that the lore is scattered around. Not in items, but in randomly placed books around Hyrule.

    The "dungeons" if you want to call them that are more puzzle based, very short with no rewarding items.

    I get Nintendo wants to evolve the series, which I'm open to. I'm not saying it's a massively bad game, but it needs work. A lot of work. It could still be a Metroidvania and still play as BotW. But the focus need to be more on dungeon exploring and combat. In truth, I haven't even mentioned all the gripes I have with this game. But, I enjoyed the game, but it's not one what I will replay again. Not right away anyway if ever.    … Expand
  91. DoomCritic
    Apr 6, 2018
    7
    The term glass cannon comes to mind when playing this game–as well as tedium. Before I go into the shortcomings of this game let me just say that this is one of the best Hyrule universes that I have been able to experience in a Zelda game… Now, with that said, it seems that for everything that could have been amazing about this game is then dialed back a few notches with some strangeThe term glass cannon comes to mind when playing this game–as well as tedium. Before I go into the shortcomings of this game let me just say that this is one of the best Hyrule universes that I have been able to experience in a Zelda game… Now, with that said, it seems that for everything that could have been amazing about this game is then dialed back a few notches with some strange in-game mechanic choices…
    Creating fake difficulties with cheap game design, like enemies that give you forever and a day to hit them only to be hindered with your porcelain weapons constantly breaking all the time… Dialog choices that don’t lead to different outcomes (like the damn paraglider tasks). And a little green doughnut that is fighting hard to become even more notable than the tri-force…
    So, to sum up my opinion, Breath of the Wild is a great game that takes three steps forward but two back as with features that do not really add to the game’s difficulty or enjoyability as much as attempt to pad the amount of time spent playing it.    … Expand
  92. geovanicaon
    Apr 6, 2018
    10
    It's been ages since I didn't have the urge to stay awake until 5 a.m playing a game that is so good as it is addictive. If you are truly a RPG fan, or even better, a Zelda fan, there is not much else to say than wtf are you waiting for? Go get it, I'll refund your money if you don't like this game. The only downfall I'd say is a rare huge drop of frame-rate sometimes while using a certainIt's been ages since I didn't have the urge to stay awake until 5 a.m playing a game that is so good as it is addictive. If you are truly a RPG fan, or even better, a Zelda fan, there is not much else to say than wtf are you waiting for? Go get it, I'll refund your money if you don't like this game. The only downfall I'd say is a rare huge drop of frame-rate sometimes while using a certain rune, but it's so unusual that this masterpiece deserves a 10.… Expand
  93. fliflyx
    Apr 4, 2018
    10
    The game is one of the most significant I have ever played. Only things that could be improved in my opinion are the music, because there rarely is any, although the sounds of nature that usually surround in the game are also quite atmospheric.
    I spent 90h playing this game already and am far from running out of things to do.
    Great work!
  94. johnnydegs41
    Apr 4, 2018
    10
    I won't be able to say anything about it that hasn't already been said. I love this game, probably my favorite game of all time.
  95. icetube3200
    Apr 4, 2018
    10
    I can't say anything that hasn't been said before. It's a must-have for every Switch owner, that isn't a casual gamer.
  96. quickarace
    Apr 2, 2018
    10
    Zelda Breath of the wild is such a good game. I had a few frame rate drops when link was attacking a group of enemies. the Frame rate drops aren't that annoying it just slows you down. I think it dropped from 30 fps to 20 fps. Overall I like how the game is so open world because i always think to myself should i fight ganon or should i get all the shrines or finish divine beasts. There isZelda Breath of the wild is such a good game. I had a few frame rate drops when link was attacking a group of enemies. the Frame rate drops aren't that annoying it just slows you down. I think it dropped from 30 fps to 20 fps. Overall I like how the game is so open world because i always think to myself should i fight ganon or should i get all the shrines or finish divine beasts. There is so much things to do in the game which make me rate it 10 out of 10.… Expand
  97. tomflanders
    Mar 31, 2018
    9
    It's not the best game I've ever played, but I can't fault it. Everything about it feels well thought through - even walking through what should be boring expanses of terrain, is still somehow made interesting by tiny details and missions added everywhere. A very good all rounder but not unique.
  98. p0pr0cks
    Mar 28, 2018
    7
    I really like this game. but the rating might want people to kill me. The gameplay is great, but I kept getting stuck, and how when you have to go to a shrine in the mountain you get cold and die so you have to find peppers and they are impossible to find! But other than that I love this game and i should probably just get better at the game.
  99. wolfie79
    Mar 28, 2018
    10
    This is one of the most perfect games I've ever played. Theres a few bad things, but they are so little and also so overblown by the positive that even now I cannot point out one. Other games aren't open world.... THIS is how you create an open world game. And you wont know until you play it. The freedom, the void, the attitude shows through the entire game. The DLC seem like crap though,This is one of the most perfect games I've ever played. Theres a few bad things, but they are so little and also so overblown by the positive that even now I cannot point out one. Other games aren't open world.... THIS is how you create an open world game. And you wont know until you play it. The freedom, the void, the attitude shows through the entire game. The DLC seem like crap though, but I'd gladly throw money freely at this game just to make sure other developers pay attention to how you do it!… Expand
  100. chelseafuzz
    Mar 28, 2018
    10
    If you don't like this well I don't give a damn about what you lot say because I just can't fault it.
  101. EpicLadySponge
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Breath of the Wild broke a lot of records in the history of gaming. By that, I mean it is most likely impossible to find one thing wrong with this game. It's like Nintendo took the base of Ocarina of Time and modernize it to make it look like this game over here. This is why Nintendo will forever remain in my heart no matter where it all goes. I'm telling you this, Breath of the Wild hasBreath of the Wild broke a lot of records in the history of gaming. By that, I mean it is most likely impossible to find one thing wrong with this game. It's like Nintendo took the base of Ocarina of Time and modernize it to make it look like this game over here. This is why Nintendo will forever remain in my heart no matter where it all goes. I'm telling you this, Breath of the Wild has everything... yes, every... single... thing that made Ocarina of Time look like a masterpiece. This is the lost brother of Ocarina of Time and the true brother Ocarina of Time will ever need. Just go buy this game, it wants your money so bad, it wants you to play it so bad, it wants to be your local friend literally bad. I'll be waiting until you get this game.… Collapse
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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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