The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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  1. McChungus
    Aug 12, 2023
    2
    I like the combat enough, some great music tracks here and there, and the overall atmosphere itself is definitely where the game shines. The exploration is fun but the world feels pretty empty at times, as well as the Switch's limited graphics can make things look a little lacklustre. The story felt pretty barebones, none of the characters were particularly interesting. The dungeons wereI like the combat enough, some great music tracks here and there, and the overall atmosphere itself is definitely where the game shines. The exploration is fun but the world feels pretty empty at times, as well as the Switch's limited graphics can make things look a little lacklustre. The story felt pretty barebones, none of the characters were particularly interesting. The dungeons were very disappointing compared to what the Zelda series has put out in the past with the temples and other dungeon-like locations. As someone who plays mostly RPGs the durability system really didn't work for me, felt very arcadey. I get why people like it, but it didn't do enough for me.… Expand
  2. Zelda77
    Aug 13, 2023
    9
    It's one of the best games mankind has ever made. It combines with the worst game console made by mankind to create synergy that is hard to say. The game is great. Everyone agrees.
  3. skyhell10
    Sep 1, 2023
    0
    Gráficos datados, Jogo repetitivo, mundo aberto vazio e extremamente chato. História rasa a cheia de furos.
  4. KillianZane
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a masterclass in open-world game design, earning a perfect 10/10 without question. It flawlessly blends exploration, adventure, and storytelling, creating a vast, breathtaking world that's both immersive and enchanting. The game's freedom to tackle challenges in any order, combined with its ingenious physics-based puzzles and inventive mechanics,The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a masterclass in open-world game design, earning a perfect 10/10 without question. It flawlessly blends exploration, adventure, and storytelling, creating a vast, breathtaking world that's both immersive and enchanting. The game's freedom to tackle challenges in any order, combined with its ingenious physics-based puzzles and inventive mechanics, keeps players engaged for hours on end. Link's journey through Hyrule is a timeless masterpiece that sets the bar high for open-world gaming, making it an essential experience for every gamer.… Expand
  5. rodericrinehart
    Jan 2, 2018
    10
    This is one of the greatest games of all time and could be number one. The way the refined a legendary formula with the most open-world, do-anything experience is refreshing in a sense no other game can handle. The story is weak, but everything else is 10/10 or better.
  6. Dead_Reckon
    May 21, 2018
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. It took a tried and true formula people loved and threw it out in order to create something new and the gamble was worth it. It's world is immersive, expansive, and enjoyable. It's mechanics while sometimes unforgiving, are well defined and mesh well together. It's story is one of the better told in the Zelda franchise, and the gameplay is fantastic.
  7. DVader
    Sep 29, 2017
    10
    Excellent game.
    I bought the Pro Controller to play BOTW and I think it does make a difference. I have some problems with my left hand and using the larger buttons on the Pro Controller is easier to play the game.
    Also, I was able to get the BOTW amiibos and even though not really needed, they're helpful. Specially, at the beginning of the game.
  8. daemeh
    Apr 4, 2019
    10
    First of all, I'm not a Zelda fan. The Switch is the first Nintendo console I ever owned, and BOTW is the first Zelda game I've played. I'm an average PC gamer, playing a few hours a week only, I only recently managed to finish The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and I loved it. BOTW is more fun for me than TW3:WH because it's so easy to pick up and get something done: exploring, shrines, koroks,First of all, I'm not a Zelda fan. The Switch is the first Nintendo console I ever owned, and BOTW is the first Zelda game I've played. I'm an average PC gamer, playing a few hours a week only, I only recently managed to finish The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and I loved it. BOTW is more fun for me than TW3:WH because it's so easy to pick up and get something done: exploring, shrines, koroks, side quests. But the best thing about this game for me is the constant surprises even after 100h into the game(I'm at the 3rd divine beast). The side quests are varied and interesting, the characters believable(in the fantasy world they live in) and the traveling can be as fast or slow as you desire. I think that the combat is perfect as well: because the weapons break, you need to be constantly swapping weapons for the target, enemies are always challenging(blood moon helps with that) and have very interesting AI(in the way they can interact with the environment, your bombs, or use anything as a weapon). Really, there's nothing else like this game. It's got more types of gameplay and more content than any other game I've played. I'm sure I'm going to play it again right after I finish it.… Expand
  9. worldcitizen19
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    10/10. Loving it. Worth the price of a Switch. Always challenging. You can’t take anything for granted. Inspired many other games. Been playing all day on my 4K tv.
  10. Bitek
    Mar 13, 2021
    8
    it is good game.if you like to explore than this game is for you because there are tons of stuff to explore and countless of hours of game play. Puzzles are very clever and challenging. However, combat is a bit annoying with weapons breaking every five minutes. I do not get it what is the point of going out of the way to collect all those nice unique weapons if they break after short use.it is good game.if you like to explore than this game is for you because there are tons of stuff to explore and countless of hours of game play. Puzzles are very clever and challenging. However, combat is a bit annoying with weapons breaking every five minutes. I do not get it what is the point of going out of the way to collect all those nice unique weapons if they break after short use. Graphics are nice but switch struggles with the game in docking mode. Cooking is kind of cool so is the weather system. it is fun game.… Expand
  11. Rhysing
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    Having such fond memories of A Link to the Past, and generally good experiences with some of the other Zelda titles through the years, Breath of the Wild is the one that hits so well.

    The open world aspect is amplified by its beauty, secrets, and story to be discovered. This is a must have game, best in the Zelda series. There are some shortcomings, but nothing dire and generally made    Having such fond memories of A Link to the Past, and generally good experiences with some of the other Zelda titles through the years, Breath of the Wild is the one that hits so well.

    The open world aspect is amplified by its beauty, secrets, and story to be discovered. This is a must have game, best in the Zelda series. There are some shortcomings, but nothing dire and generally made up for with the near justifications of another feature.

    Allow yourself to experience this game and truly push the combat to its limits.    … Expand
  12. Jimmydm90
    Oct 26, 2017
    8
    Breath of the WIld kicks off the training wheels and gives you a giant bag of toys to play with in any way you see fit. The ability to traverse just about any surface and solve puzzles and problems however you like is incredibly satisfying. After 80 hours I'm still scratching the surface of the plethora of actions you can execute in the game using your many different items. The world isBreath of the WIld kicks off the training wheels and gives you a giant bag of toys to play with in any way you see fit. The ability to traverse just about any surface and solve puzzles and problems however you like is incredibly satisfying. After 80 hours I'm still scratching the surface of the plethora of actions you can execute in the game using your many different items. The world is littered with bite size shrines and korok challenges to keep you busy for hundreds of hours. However the game is not without its flaws. The story is woefully underdeveloped and made worse by some of the weakest English voice acting in a AAA game I've heard in years. Which is only more baffling when you consider how little voice acting there is in the game. Sadly the dungeons of old are gone, replaced by more truncated and less unique divine beast levels. The world of the game, though massive, often feels somewhat empty and lifeless with the same smattering of enemies appearing again and again. I would have preferred a smaller but more dense world. All in all Breath of the Wild is a return to form for the Zelda series and sets the table for more great Zeldas to come.… Expand
  13. Ocioaguilera
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    Los haters de Zelda y de Nintendo en general, deben estar teniendo una pésima temporada y lo peor es que les va a durar todo este año, se les nota en sus notas resentidas la bilis que les esta matando con este JUEGAZO. PIPEROS! Por mi parte no voy a arruinar nada en sorpresas, llevo menos de ocho horas jugadas y me siento altamente satisfecho con un juego que no ha hecho más que llenarmeLos haters de Zelda y de Nintendo en general, deben estar teniendo una pésima temporada y lo peor es que les va a durar todo este año, se les nota en sus notas resentidas la bilis que les esta matando con este JUEGAZO. PIPEROS! Por mi parte no voy a arruinar nada en sorpresas, llevo menos de ocho horas jugadas y me siento altamente satisfecho con un juego que no ha hecho más que llenarme de ilusión por cada pequeña cosa que voy descubriendo. Gracias a Aonuma, a Miyamoto y al señor Iwata (q.e.p,d) por esta grandiosa obra maestra!… Expand
  14. Doggy
    Jan 15, 2020
    10
    Rarely do the modern video-games provide such non-patronizing and truly open gaming experience as the Breath Of The Wild. Seldom these days do games truly focus and run on nothing more than the players' own curiosity; their desire to explore the world and have a wild adventure.

    Big words, huh? Well, I don't talk big without a good reason. Having watched numerous, once quintessential    Rarely do the modern video-games provide such non-patronizing and truly open gaming experience as the Breath Of The Wild. Seldom these days do games truly focus and run on nothing more than the players' own curiosity; their desire to explore the world and have a wild adventure.

    Big words, huh? Well, I don't talk big without a good reason.
    Having watched numerous, once quintessential series decline in the past decade or two, Legend Of Zelda included, I can't say I was exactly ecstatic when I first saw how this latest installment would play in practice. Too often nowadays can an experienced veteran gamer make some pretty accurate and safe predictions out of given pre-release information or the first few minutes into the game, simply because how often modern titles tend to play it "safe" by rehashing the popular designs. In BotW's case, the term "Ubisoft open-world game", down to the climbable towers and all, was the common slur people hastily used to describe the newcomer title... and at first I thought they were right.

    "WRONG!", yelled Lex Luthor. At mere hour or two into the game, I started to realize my mistake. At most, this is a wolf in a sheep's clothing. Something that merely LOOKS familiar and same-y on the surface. The freedom to truly explore ANY nook and corner, scale any wall you come across, all while having to come up with solutions for how to deal with the numerous deadly hazards of this new version of the Hyrule... this is what "engaging" truly means!
    Then, a couple hours later, I came to realize that the first few hours were nothing more than an elaborate "tutorial". That beyond this already reasonably sized piece of the world map lied an even larger world. One with MORE dangers, more wonders and more exciting fun to be found.

    I cannot think too many other (mainstream / AAA) games, at least from the past several years, that would strip away all artificial obstacles and walls the same way as BotW. Literally nothing else than your own lack of skill (or sufficient gear) can stop you from waltzing straight from the starting area, to the very final boss, and maybe even defeat it. At no point will the game try to stop you from exploring deadly and exotic areas, for dozens of hours, before tackling some story -missions. And very rarely is the answer to your own "I wonder if this silly plan could work?" a big fat "No!".
    There's simply a ton of things to do in the BotW's ruined Hyrule, and more elaborate, simulated "systems" that not only keep the world feel "living", but that can also be exploited in numerous, even some hilarious ways.

    I can totally see Breath Of The Wild being a divisive game.
    However, one thing is for sure: no two playthroughs will ever play the same!
    Even after hundreds of hours, I am still learning something brand new of the game, and it seems like I too keep surprising some old vets with my tales of some tricks and experiences of my own.

    For 20+ years, I was certain that nothing could come close to the magnificence of the Ocarina Of Time and the Majora's Mask. Now, however, I am pleased to admit that I was wrong. Breath Of The Wild finishes this tri-force of greatest games in the history of the industry.

    Hyperbole much? On the contrary!
    THIS is a game that needs not only be played by everyone, but also TAUGHT in schools.
    This is a video-game, all about what makes video-games so good in the first place: the gameplay.
    When just moving in the game feels good, you are on the right track.
    Add an absolutely gorgeous audio-design and pretty impressive visuals on top, and you got what people call a "masterpiece".    … Expand
  15. Semrosto
    May 11, 2023
    10
    Mais uma vez a Nintendo sendo um farol para a indústria de games. Um game que pegou um modelo saturado e reformulou.
  16. 777Faron
    Oct 19, 2021
    10
    It's the best game ever. Perfect controls, unmatched physics, beauty and freedom. I've played the GTAs and Dark Souls games, but nothing comes close to the greatness of this Zelda. Play it if you want to play the best.
  17. BoltzmannBaby
    Apr 13, 2019
    10
    If Rockstar Games was the gold standard in open world design, Nintendo took it from them with Breath of the Wild. Anywhere I go in GTAV the atmosphere is almost the same, even though the topography may differ. There's not much difference between the top of the highest mountain and the sunny beaches of Los Santos. In Breath of the Wild however things really get wildly different, from theIf Rockstar Games was the gold standard in open world design, Nintendo took it from them with Breath of the Wild. Anywhere I go in GTAV the atmosphere is almost the same, even though the topography may differ. There's not much difference between the top of the highest mountain and the sunny beaches of Los Santos. In Breath of the Wild however things really get wildly different, from the dry heat of the deserts to the freezing cold of the mountains, to the lush, humid green of the more tropical areas. BotW is a masterpiece, and there can't be any question about it.… Expand
  18. Finalxz
    Sep 18, 2017
    10
    this game has make me return to a nintendo console, and let me crying when i finish (the story) i had 135 hours of gameplay, and i had only 35% of the content finish. Thanks Nintendo this is truly a masterpiece

    Graphics: 9/10 Story: 10/10 Music: F#CKING 20/10 Gameplay: this is schooled gameplay, everybody is gonna copy this so get use to. Characters: Mipha i love you, please be a    this game has make me return to a nintendo console, and let me crying when i finish (the story) i had 135 hours of gameplay, and i had only 35% of the content finish. Thanks Nintendo this is truly a masterpiece

    Graphics: 9/10
    Story: 10/10
    Music: F#CKING 20/10
    Gameplay: this is schooled gameplay, everybody is gonna copy this so get use to.
    Characters: Mipha i love you, please be a real person :`(

    Just go buy a switch and this game and you dont need any other game until you finish it.    … Expand
  19. landi
    Jun 27, 2022
    8
    Nice gameplay, lots to discover and lots to do. But somehow the magic didn't come to me and although I played it in many sessions I am still not finished.
  20. eZieweZie
    May 12, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In a single sentence: the games feels tedious, repetitive and unfinished.

    Pros:
    1. The game's esthetic: beautiful open world, comic-like character design, lighting, as well as the esthetic of the remnants of an ancient technologically advanced civilisation
    2. Dungeons inside giant moving robots with 3D maps!
    3. The overall plot line is cool and credible
    4. The ability to glide is very satisfying
    5. The sound effects are pleasant

    Cons:
    1. The world might be beautiful, but it is completely empty. No big cities, just a handful of small settlements, practically no inhabitants. It feels ver strange.
    2. No monster variety. You find the same few monsters in pretty much all zones.
    3. Disappointing local story lines. The overall plot might be great (Calamity Ganon reappearing regularly throughout history, an ancient civilization building robots to help bring him down, Zelda keeping Ganon busy for 100 years), but the local storylines Link encounters when travelling are completely underwhelming (e.g. the elephant robot is making it rain too much in the Zora domain...)
    4. Shrines are too repetitive: there are too many shrines and the puzzles are too similar. I get it that shrines are an excuse to travel the world but it's just far too much.
    5. Too little dungeon variety. In previous games each dungeon had its own unique esthetic and music, but in BotW there are only 4 dungeons (excluding the shrines, which are also lacking in variety) and they are very similar.
    6. Weapons breaking: you don't create an attachment to your weapons because they will end up breaking, therefore no weapon feels valuable. This adds to the feeling of repetitiveness.
    7. The sheikah tablet: it's basically an all-can-do smartphone that takes away the medieval feel of Zelda games. Also, the fact that Link's powers are granted by the tablet is not credible and disappointing.
    8. Princess Zelda is incredibly annoying.
    9. There is too little esthetic emphasis on the triforce versus too much emphasis on the sheikah eye for a Zelda game.    … Expand
  21. ekolite82
    Jul 16, 2023
    9
    A fantastic voyage.. that ending though to me felt like a blank page and did not leave me fulfilled.
  22. mrwho995
    May 30, 2023
    9
    Although now in many ways this game is completely outclassed by Tears of the Kingdom, this game was a revolution for its time, and Tears isn't. This game crafted a brand new physics and chemistry system and a ginormous world to explore. And the exploration and sense of freedom this game brings is what makes it so great. It is a remarkable achievement in the context of its time.

    However,    Although now in many ways this game is completely outclassed by Tears of the Kingdom, this game was a revolution for its time, and Tears isn't. This game crafted a brand new physics and chemistry system and a ginormous world to explore. And the exploration and sense of freedom this game brings is what makes it so great. It is a remarkable achievement in the context of its time.

    However, it is also a hugely flawed experience. The Divine Beasts are deeply underwhelming, the story is terrible, and the game is much too far removed from what made Zelda great in many respects. And now, the banality of the sidequests is laid bare by how excellent Tears's side adventures are. Tears would go on to address other flaws too, but not all of them and not always with great success.

    This game's biggest asset is the huge, brand new world you explore. In this way, it wipes the floor with Tears' re-used map and somewhat underwhelming underworld. Whether you rate this game better than Tears depends on whether you consider the surrounding context: everything in this game is new, whereas a huge amount of Tears is re-used.    … Expand
  23. DrChocolate
    Feb 12, 2019
    10
    It's Shadow of the Colossus meets Horizon. An absolutely breathtaking endeavour with a steep learning curve. If you are put off by open-world games, give this one a try. The beginning area is difficult, but if you hang on, you will be richly rewarded. A generation definer, and a benchmark for the Zelda series.
  24. jameson95
    Nov 1, 2020
    8
    I more or less bought a Switch to play this game, so I was in firm belief of all the hype.

    I wouldn't believe the hype. BoTW is definitely a fun game. But is it worth 9 and 10s? Not really. It is a fun game, maybe if played it 3 years ago when it came out, I would think it was much more deserving of all the praise. But the game basically has 4 different enemies, numerous copy and    I more or less bought a Switch to play this game, so I was in firm belief of all the hype.

    I wouldn't believe the hype. BoTW is definitely a fun game. But is it worth 9 and 10s? Not really.

    It is a fun game, maybe if played it 3 years ago when it came out, I would think it was much more deserving of all the praise.

    But the game basically has 4 different enemies, numerous copy and paste shrines (too many too possibly explore). Not to mention the only point in exploring is so find these irritating shrines and damn korok seeds.

    BotW basically takes most of the fun out of exploring. You don't even get cool dialogue, interesting quest to learn more about the Calamity, even a cool weapon, cool skill, or anything worth while. Although you do get some pretty amazing views, and you might get to pick up an interesting mushroom or banana.

    Anyways - fun game, definitely an 8out of 10.

    Just a bit lacking in dialogue, character development, side plots, intrigue, humor, charisma, romance, etc, etc.

    I just think that we can't let Nintendo off easy thinking in that after 20+ years they can put out the same cookie cutter, copy and paste, BS anymore.

    Challenge us with a new Zelda game, one that rethinks, challenges and modernizes the concept.    … Expand
  25. dryyyx
    Oct 29, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's like ocarina of time, but better. This game make me young again. Feeling of adventure and mysteries, first time for a 10 years.… Expand
  26. kiosia
    Nov 10, 2017
    9
    Marvellous game, I'm sure everybody knows at this point, this is one of the best open world games ever made. Usually, when I play a game, I try to subvert the rules, solving puzzles by different ways than the developer intended. And what a great job of game design this game is. I'd say all puzzles have more than one possible solution, fitting all playstyles. Kudos for Nintendo for this.Marvellous game, I'm sure everybody knows at this point, this is one of the best open world games ever made. Usually, when I play a game, I try to subvert the rules, solving puzzles by different ways than the developer intended. And what a great job of game design this game is. I'd say all puzzles have more than one possible solution, fitting all playstyles. Kudos for Nintendo for this.

    Buuuuuut, despite this being a masterpiece, I really didn't like the plot. It felt shallow. The cutscenes didn't help at all, and, oh god, the dubbing full of "uh"s and "ah"s is a joke.    … Expand
  27. Jorchking
    Oct 7, 2020
    7
    A ver, como videojuego es muy bueno y largo. Pero cuando uno califica un juego es en su totalidad, y la verdad hay cosas que no puedes dejar pasar por alto:
    - Port mediocre: Se supone que este era el gran plato fuerte del inicio de Switch. Es un juego que fue trabajado para Wii U pero la Switch ni siquiera puede mantener 30fps estables... Ni hablar de los bajones por debajo de los 20fps    A ver, como videojuego es muy bueno y largo. Pero cuando uno califica un juego es en su totalidad, y la verdad hay cosas que no puedes dejar pasar por alto:
    - Port mediocre: Se supone que este era el gran plato fuerte del inicio de Switch. Es un juego que fue trabajado para Wii U pero la Switch ni siquiera puede mantener 30fps estables... Ni hablar de los bajones por debajo de los 20fps cuando estamos en los bosques o hierba alta.
    - El Joy-Con drifting es donde más molesta es en este juego. Simplemente insoportable. Este juego drena la batería como una sanguijuela. No llego ni a las 3 horas con este juego.
    Ahora lo que más critico del juego, quizá, es la ausencia de grandes desafíos y de una historia bien construida. La verdad es que en ambos puntos es donde más flojea el juego. Se nota la falta de mazmorras y lo de los Santuarios, lugares totalmente vacíos, no representan desafíos memorables ni de gran altura. La historia está ahí, más como excusa que como otra cosa, no tiene mucho peso para decir verdad. Y salvo por uno o dos personajes (Sidon y Mipha) se siente mucho hueco aquí.

    La banda sonora está bien, y en cuanto a físicas y mundo el juego sobresale mucho. Pero siento que al juego le faltó algo más desafíos, los Centauros los sentí más desafiantes que el jefe final que fue un chiste para ser sincero. Pero en ningún momento sentí que este fuera más sobresaliente que otros juegos como Wind Waker, Twilight Princess, Majora's Mask y, muchísimo menos, Ocarina of Time.
    El juego está bien, lo empaña bastante el port, y diría incluso que tuve mejor experiencia jugándolo en emulador. Pero así y todo no es un juego que vuelva a tocar, ni un juego que me ha encantado como tal. Sólo espero que Breath of the Wild 2 lo repiense y vuelvan las mazmorras y los desafíos.
    7/10.    … Expand
  28. Wargears
    Jan 18, 2020
    8
    Not going to lie but I bought a switch simply for this game and also I'm not a loz fanboy so I can give this game a fair review without the fanboy glasses clouding my judgment. I also finished the game with over a hundred of hours of playtime. Here are my pros and cons about the game.

    The Good 1. The world is huge, beautiful, alive, and brimful of stuffs to discover. 2. Play the game    Not going to lie but I bought a switch simply for this game and also I'm not a loz fanboy so I can give this game a fair review without the fanboy glasses clouding my judgment. I also finished the game with over a hundred of hours of playtime. Here are my pros and cons about the game.

    The Good
    1. The world is huge, beautiful, alive, and brimful of stuffs to discover.
    2. Play the game however and whatever you want, you can even go to the final boss immediately.
    3. Lots of unique and lovely characters to interact with.
    4. Love how they incorporate physics in gameplay.
    5. For an open world game it surely is minimal in the bugs and glitches which is always a plus for me.

    The Bad
    1. Although the map is huge it's full of boring empty spaces.
    2. Weapons breaking immediately and no way to repair them so once your fav weapon breaks that pretty much it.
    3. There are tons of towers and mini dungeons to complete but they can be repetitive after a while and the rewards aren't really great.
    4. Climbing and rain nuff said.
    5. Enemy variety are pretty small and some harder enemies are usually just color swapped with weaker ones.
    6. The horses in this game sucks and you're better off just walking.
    7. Combat is pretty average to be honest.

    My grade for this game is an 8/10, it's a great game but still far from being a masterpiece and there are still a lots of areas to improve upon which I hope botw 2 will address. Still this is a must buy game for the switch and I highly recommended it even if you're not a fan of the zelda franchise.    … Expand
  29. jadam914
    Jun 14, 2018
    9
    There is plenty of content to explore and interesting things to do in this game. Lots of thought went into the making of this game, which is evident with all the puzzles and hidden things to find. Just the interactions with the monsters, animals, and the environment are interesting and comical at times. I would give this game a perfect score however it has frame drop issues from time toThere is plenty of content to explore and interesting things to do in this game. Lots of thought went into the making of this game, which is evident with all the puzzles and hidden things to find. Just the interactions with the monsters, animals, and the environment are interesting and comical at times. I would give this game a perfect score however it has frame drop issues from time to time in different areas. The Switch it self is mostly to blame but the game should have been optimized better so that did not happen. It's not a wide spread problem through out the game but noticeable at times and slightly detracted from my enjoyment of the game… Expand
  30. mileafly
    Dec 1, 2019
    9
    Breath of the Wild is a hard game to review, because there is much to love, but I also feel that there are even more annoyances and design faults that take away from what could have been truly fantastic. Some disclaimers first, I am a huge Zelda fan and have played all games in the series, and Breath of the Wild is a huge game, and even though I have played at least 30-40 hours so far I amBreath of the Wild is a hard game to review, because there is much to love, but I also feel that there are even more annoyances and design faults that take away from what could have been truly fantastic. Some disclaimers first, I am a huge Zelda fan and have played all games in the series, and Breath of the Wild is a huge game, and even though I have played at least 30-40 hours so far I am not even half way through the main quest (maybe not even 1/4 through). If there is one thing to say about the new Zelda it is that it is truly a huge game.

    Now, the fact that the new Zelda game is so huge is both a positive and a negative. The game world is truly vast, and the views you can see when climbing up a high mountain in the game can be truly breathtaking. Every area you see (as far as I know) you can get to, and most of the time you can see all areas of the game in the distance while you are traveling and it is great in that aspect. Here is also one of the problems with the game though, it often feels like this is Nintendos first atempt at a truly open world game, and that they think that the bigger the better. The problem here though is that while the world is truly huge, there is very little to do in this vast area. Mostly it is just a long travel to the next area. Occasinally you will find things like stables and shrines etc, but more often there is just rolling empty hills. And here show much of the uneven feeling in this game also, there are moments when things really look super great and well designed, and other times I got the feeling that some areas felt like some plain random generated terrain, I almost felt sometimes like being in a beta version of a game, or how things can look when you glitch outside the map in some game and the terrain continues but without all the details.

    My problem is not with the vast world in itself though, my main problem is that there is no real motivation to do things there or any real sense of progression. Sometimes almost all open world games of this type have is a solid progression system, often in the shape of a leveling system where you go out in the world to do things, clear quests and defeat monsters to gain xp and levels and then develop your character and make him stronger. In Zelda this is all thrown out of the window, and instead nothing you do matters so much for your progression of your characters (besides clearing shrines that can make you increase the number of hears you have, or your stamina). Even worse is that most of the equipment you have is destroyed after a few uses in the worst equipment system I have ever seen I think. There is no thrill in seeking out and finding a great weapon, since after you have hit with it for about 20 times it will be destroyed, it is extremely annoying, the same goes for your shields and bows. The only permanent equipment you have is your armor (which is extremely rare to find). This also makes fighting enemies feel like a shore and a punishment, there is no point in fighting monsters since they rarely have anything of use, you don't get any xp for killing them like in other games and you will end up destroying your weapons int he process.

    The other "big thing" in the game is the crafting of food and elixirs. If this had been done right it could have been a great motivator to go out in the world and explore, but most of the crafting feels useless and you rarely need to dabble in it. I could imagine how fun it would be to explore the big world if they had a system like in monster hunter etc where you gather things to create stronger gear etc, (that is not destroyed in 20 hits). They needed something that motivated you to just want to go out and explore on your own to build your character, but they failed misserably in this area and it is the games biggest flaw.

    There are so many areas of the game that just does not feel well thoughtout, another really annoying thing is the constant requirement to go into the paus menu to do things like throw away weapons etc, especially when swapping for new weapons is such a huge part of the game. Also the crafting system is really tedious with the requirement of constant pausing.

    It is a shame, because there is such a gem hiding beyond all the filth.

    EDIT: After replaying the game years later on Master Diff I have decided to give the game a 9. It is much more fun when harder. There are still tons of faults though that prevent the game from getting a 10. The annoying beeping sound when having the shrine finder (why can't I just turn off the sound??), the Shadow of Colossus style stamina bar made pointless when you can just drink stamina potions so climbing is never an accomplishment, pausing whenever and healing making fights too easy, pathetic rewards for quests or in chests that give zero feeling of reward where you are better off just avoiding enemies instead etc etc. Again it is a shame is has all these flaws, because at is core it is such a grat beautiful game.    … Expand
  31. ponferap78
    Jun 30, 2020
    4
    Aburrido como él sólo! Mapas enormes desiertos. Historia muy simplona que no engancha en ningún momento!
  32. timeknight
    Jul 29, 2017
    9
    This masterpiece of a game is held back by poor gameplay mechanics such as weapons made of glass (they break too easily), and too much time spent cooking.

    The music, art, characters, world, story, are all close to perfection. The gameplay for the most part is really well-done. It's just these little survival-esque and roguelike mechanics that Nintendo needs to iron out. I attribute it    This masterpiece of a game is held back by poor gameplay mechanics such as weapons made of glass (they break too easily), and too much time spent cooking.

    The music, art, characters, world, story, are all close to perfection. The gameplay for the most part is really well-done. It's just these little survival-esque and roguelike mechanics that Nintendo needs to iron out. I attribute it to growing pains, as Nintendo has not attempted something to the scale and magnitude of BotW before.

    Overall, Breath of the Wild will provide many, many, many hours of entertainment for the eager gamer.    … Expand
  33. MistahJuicyBoy
    Jun 18, 2019
    10
    My vote for the best game ever made. However, it's really difficult to explain why it is so good. If you look at Metacritic, reviews are either very negative, or perfect. If exploration and combat are your thing, this is a 10. There aren't linear paths like in previous games, no items locked behind achievements; if this is the type of game you really like, there is none of it here.

    My    My vote for the best game ever made. However, it's really difficult to explain why it is so good. If you look at Metacritic, reviews are either very negative, or perfect. If exploration and combat are your thing, this is a 10. There aren't linear paths like in previous games, no items locked behind achievements; if this is the type of game you really like, there is none of it here.

    My advice for its enjoyment is that you should go in with no expectations and let the game wow you. If you go in expecting to be impressed beyond your wildest dreams, the game will feel... too calm. It's best enjoyed while relaxed.    … Expand
  34. Cloud81
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Greatest game of all. Fvivuuyucucucuvuviviviviv8g8viv ogig8g8g8c8g8viv8g I vivi… Expand
  35. LuccaSSC
    Jul 13, 2017
    10
    We're just past half of 2017, but I already know this is the game of the year. I've never really liked the Zelda franchise, but Breath of the Wild makes me want to play every single entry.
  36. memus
    Oct 6, 2019
    9
    Yesterday I finally killed Ganon. It took me only 2 years and 115 hours of gameplay to do it :)
    It's a marvellous game. Switch isn't a perfect hardware to render huge open-worlds. But this is totally fixed by a perfect art direction. This is a very beautiful game and a mesmerising world.
    + This is the first open-world game where I enjoyed exploring it and finding secrets by myself. +    Yesterday I finally killed Ganon. It took me only 2 years and 115 hours of gameplay to do it :)
    It's a marvellous game. Switch isn't a perfect hardware to render huge open-worlds. But this is totally fixed by a perfect art direction. This is a very beautiful game and a mesmerising world.

    + This is the first open-world game where I enjoyed exploring it and finding secrets by myself.
    + OCD Korok seeds quests are amazing
    + Monks in shrines are such an awesome and unexpected reference to Buddhism
    + You know where the Ganon is straight away
    + The first walk up to Zora domain in rain
    + Air battle with Naydra
    + Fairies that are too sexy for a kid friendly game :)
    + Labyrinths!

    - Loading times are not the best
    - Frame rate drops in Korok forest
    - Final battle with Ganon was beautiful, but meh
    - In general, after the early game the horse became more a nuisance than fun    … Expand
  37. bulger_paul
    Aug 21, 2017
    9
    Breath of the Wild is a truly impressive game for a lot of reasons. It's beautiful, occasionally breathtaking, and the music is muted, melancholic, and serene (which is a departure from the more heroic sounding music in previous Zelda games). Though I'm not exactly sure I understand the numerous perfect score reviews, because it really isn't a perfect game, with several flaws that kept meBreath of the Wild is a truly impressive game for a lot of reasons. It's beautiful, occasionally breathtaking, and the music is muted, melancholic, and serene (which is a departure from the more heroic sounding music in previous Zelda games). Though I'm not exactly sure I understand the numerous perfect score reviews, because it really isn't a perfect game, with several flaws that kept me from being completely, 100% enraptured in it, even though I absolutely loved every minute of it. But since anybody reading this has already heard of the many, many many, many wonderful things found within this game, and there's no need for me to go through explain them in any detail, I'll just spend my time noting the things I wasn't particularly fond of.

    First off, weapon fragility systems can go straight to hell. I find the weapons, shields, and bows breaking after 20 or so hits to be annoying. It's not as annoying once you get used to it, but it's still something that's always just there, lingering in the background, and it keeps me from becoming fully immersed in the combat, because after every 15-30 seconds worth of combat, I have to pause the game, and pick a new weapon to use for another 30 seconds before I have to pause the game again. It doesn't really present any added layer of challenge, it's just an incessant nuisance you constantly have to keep breaking your immersion in the game to deal with.

    Second, most people are going to disagree with me on this one, but the open world is way too big for what few main quests there are in the game. Like I said, most people will disagree with me here, because it's more to do with personal taste than anything necessarily wrong with the game, but I'm not a big fan of open worlds that give you no conceivable reason to explore all, or even most of it, other than for the sake of exploration. I need more than that to keep me invested in a game. This is a beautiful world, frothing with secrets, and puzzles, all lovingly designed, but there's only four dungeons (discounting the multitude of shrines) and then there's nothing that's particularly compelling left to do other than fight Ganon. The full scale dungeons, which happen to be the main reason I play Zelda games, are breathtaking, and their sheer scale is so impressive, but I was incredibly disappointed to find out there was only four of them, and I felt there was no other compelling reason to keep exploring Hyrule, and discover its secrets after I had finished them. I just feel as though there wasn't enough main quests or compelling enough rewards to fill out the colossal size of the map, outside of for the sake of discovery, which has never been a great motivating factor for me and video games.

    And third, which will be the last major thing I express disappointment in is the final fight with Ganon. It's neat, but I was way too overprepared for it. With all of the buildup that led up to that fight, it was surprisingly disappointing. I was hoping for a sprawling, multi-regional, tooth and nail clash that would test all of my knowledge learned from getting to know the landscape, the rules, and the physics of this world, and would strain all of the resources I had been collecting and saving for this final strength testing moment, where I would put to use all of the guardian powers I had been collecting, etc etc etc, but it was done in about six minutes, tops, and it lacked a certain sense of epicness, and accomplishment after I had finished it. Final bosses in Zelda games have always been a bit hit or miss with me. Some are spectacular, epic show down set pieces that can consume up to an hour, others are sort of abrupt and feel tacked on. The epic scope of Hyrule in this game, along with the sheer scale of the four guardians, primed my expectations for a showdown that I never really got.

    There are other very small things I could keep going about, like the weak voice performances, but I don't want to sound more negative than I truly feel, because this is honestly one of the best games I've ever played, and I loved every minute of it, even though I wish some things about it were different. It will easily consume 90+ hours of your life before you even realize it.    … Expand
  38. chr1so
    Oct 21, 2019
    10
    While not a perfect game, the open world created here is a thing of beauty and the game makes you want to explore so much of it. It's so easy to get immersed in it all. 50 hours just went like that.
    I thought I'd hate moving away from the more linear structure of other zelda games but it's done really well here. I also like the fact that landmarks aren't on the map already, you need to    While not a perfect game, the open world created here is a thing of beauty and the game makes you want to explore so much of it. It's so easy to get immersed in it all. 50 hours just went like that.
    I thought I'd hate moving away from the more linear structure of other zelda games but it's done really well here. I also like the fact that landmarks aren't on the map already, you need to mark it yourself.

    There's a couple of things that are annoying, like the rain & thunder, the cooking (which additionally makes bosses easy as) and the fact your weapons break so quickly, making you just avoid enemies, but overall you can't rate this game lower than an 8 given the sheer enormity of it without any filler (besides maybe some fetch quests which aren't necessary). A 10 for mine    … Expand
  39. Clean
    Sep 2, 2017
    10
    Super good! Good graphics. Amazing gameplay. Nintendo always makes beautiful wonderful games! I hope more games like this come out from Nintendo. One of the best game I have ever played!
  40. NikoBocce
    Dec 4, 2018
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Breath of the Wild is Nintendo's swing at the open world genre, using one of their most recognizable IPs "The Legend of Zelda". In terms of scope and size Breath of the Wild is Breathtaking (Pun Intended), the dynamic locations, cultures, and areas are truly something to be admired and praised. BotW also includes several callbacks OoT in locations and music. The gameplay is also a step forward, opting for a controversial yet innovative durability system for the weapons, shields, and bows. The graphics and art style are also unique and look great for a handheld experience. The story also has many moments that are tear-jerking and emotional. As an adventure game BotW works on many levels, innovating from the traditional Zelda gameplay and tropes.

    However, BotW is not free from criticism as there are numerous flaws that appear the longer the game goes on. The first glaring issue is the music, from a series that has created some of the best soundtracks in the industry; BotW opts for a more minimalist approach and in my opinion, it doesn't work at all. While older Zelda games have memorable jingles and melodies, BotW comes off as boring and lethargic. That's not to say the entire soundtrack is garbage, some battle scores are quite good. It's just that a large amount of the soundtrack is unforgettable and lacks in character. The story while admirably non-linear in its approach, is also lacking on several levels. It seems that most of the impactful moments in the story happened 100 years before Link was awoken at the beginning of the game. Some characters are interesting, and Link's dead girlfriend is certainly worth a mention. However, the cast of characters presented here are a step back from the other past titles in the series. This brings me to my largest critique the overworld. BotW's progression system is based on shrines which are scattered across Hyrule, there are 120 in total. The issue with these shrines is that they all look the same in design. Instead of a colorful thematic dungeon design, these shrines are aesthetically the same and after 5-6 of them, they begin to feel like an absolute drag. With this large interesting landscape, the lack of things to do and activities inhabiting it, turns the large expansive world of Hyrule into one large, uninspired, sandbox. While that might seem a little harsh, I do believe that this game and concept is one that should absolutely be built upon. There is a 10/10 game hidden somewhere inside here, I'm just not seeing the perfect masterpiece everyone else is.    … Expand
  41. FreedomFighters
    Mar 5, 2018
    10
    Any gamer that's been on the internet knows that it took four long, daunting, arduous years for Nintendo to release this much-anticipated and much-ballyhooed "The Legend of Zelda" title after properly announcing it. We first knew it was happening in January 2013, but we didn't see legitimate gameplay of it until June of 2014 at E3. And while we were blown away by what we saw, Nintendo wasAny gamer that's been on the internet knows that it took four long, daunting, arduous years for Nintendo to release this much-anticipated and much-ballyhooed "The Legend of Zelda" title after properly announcing it. We first knew it was happening in January 2013, but we didn't see legitimate gameplay of it until June of 2014 at E3. And while we were blown away by what we saw, Nintendo was mum about the game throughout 2015, showing no gameplay during the year, delaying the game several times, and notoriously not showing it at their E3 press conference, even though the game had once been slated to launch in 2015. By the time we finally got decent footage of this vaunted Wii U "Zelda" title, the Switch was on the way and the game would serve as a launch title for Nintendo's new console. This added to the overall pressure of the game: there's the pressure to be really great, the pressure to live up to the "Zelda" name, and now, the pressure to give gamers a reason to go out at launch and buy themselves a shiny, new Nintendo Switch. It was scary, yes, but Nintendo, with far more poise than they showed throughout any of the Wii U's years, fearlessly took the new "Zelda" title in several directions, and we ended up getting a game that may well be one of the best in the company's storied history.
    "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" really is all about exploration: the amount of freedom in the game is absolutely incredible, the open-endedness of the gameplay is magnificent, and the fact that you can play however you want to is brilliant. Hell, I spent 30 hours on the game, defeated the Divine Beasts and Calamity Ganon, and I had only completed 6.78% of the game by the time all was said and done. Nintendo really packed this one with a lot of content, and beyond all of the great things to explore, the visuals are top-notch (even in handheld mode), the story, though still a "Link must defeat Ganon" ordeal, actually adds a bit more emotion to the game as a whole, and the voice actors do a fine job. I'll admit, it's obviously not an easy game, and it's not a short game, which might discourage some, but I'm telling you, this is a game you absolutely have to witness first-hand. "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" is easily one of Nintendo's greatest, most-polished, and most exciting games, and it's another achievement in the studio's long history. It definitely made a statement being a launch title, letting everyone know of the types of experiences they'll be getting with the Switch, and beyond making that first impression, it's an absolutely brilliant game. Do give it a shot, you really should.
    Final rating: 10 out of 10 "Fantastic"    … Expand
  42. koyukon
    Jun 4, 2019
    10
    The DLC has brought the challenge that the game originally lacked. I now feel fulfilled in that they’ve told a full story and thanks to the DLC, shared the bond that some of these characters once had. I could be picky about a few things but I’ve now spent so much time in the world and looked at every small detail down to the decorations inside every building... I love this game.
  43. NachoGameplays
    Feb 21, 2022
    8
    Increíble juego y experiencia, merece ser jugado por todos. La exploración del mundo es sin duda la mejor de cualquier juego hasta la fecha aunque sin embargo sigue teniendo muchos fallos y cosas a mejorar en su secuela, como la falta de quests secundarias, personajes interesantes, el sistema de degradación de armas y el boss final. Muy bueno pero no una obra maestra ni un 10
  44. DemKin
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    What a game. Huge, gorgeous, smart, addicting,... I find myself diving in for 6+ hrs sessions, and I still have to force myself to leave the game and take a break because I just wanna keep playing, keep exploring, keep experiencing this beautifully-crafted massive world.
    While it clearly changes a lot on many aspects from the previous 3D Zelda games, the identity of the series, its charm,    What a game. Huge, gorgeous, smart, addicting,... I find myself diving in for 6+ hrs sessions, and I still have to force myself to leave the game and take a break because I just wanna keep playing, keep exploring, keep experiencing this beautifully-crafted massive world.
    While it clearly changes a lot on many aspects from the previous 3D Zelda games, the identity of the series, its charm, is everywhere, the world is brimming with subtle poetry and epicness. And I can't keep a straight route too, I just keep getting distracted every 10 seconds by something new, some new puzzle, quest, ennemies, scenery.
    The design is top notch, it doesn't get any better than that, the puzzles are very clever, diverse, and keep surprising, the feeling of getting more powerful is present more than ever in the series...
    Definitely a game you have to experience for yourself, I seriously doubt it can leave anyone unfazed. It just keeps giving. What a game.

    EDIT ( 4/14/2020 ) : currently rediscovering this game after 3 years, playing it in Expert mode (tough to say the least), lately I was feeling nostalgic about this game, only 3 years after I've completed it! It's a first for me. So yeah, without a doubt, a very special game. Today's kids will remember BotW like we remember OoT. Lucky them :)    … Expand
  45. HugoStiglitz
    Feb 27, 2018
    9
    I'm giving it a 9/10 so far, and I still think Horizon is the better game based on its combat and story and it's more linear nature (a good thing IMO, some times open world games are too open IMO) but wow, Zelda is incredible. I might change my opinion after I've beaten it though. I enjoy the story, I just hope it goes somewhere aside from what's totally predictable. I'd love to see anI'm giving it a 9/10 so far, and I still think Horizon is the better game based on its combat and story and it's more linear nature (a good thing IMO, some times open world games are too open IMO) but wow, Zelda is incredible. I might change my opinion after I've beaten it though. I enjoy the story, I just hope it goes somewhere aside from what's totally predictable. I'd love to see an epic ending for this epic game but we'll see.

    All the haters giving bad reviews are so stupid it's really hilarious. You can't even get mad about it, that's how dumb they are. No one agrees with them besides.

    Also the comments about this having bad graphics show the complete ignorance most gamers have when it comes to graphics. It's like they're blind. The deal with BoTW is yes, it does have last gen textures, and relatively simple geometry, but it absolutely excels when it comes to lighting and atmospherics. The lighting and atmospheric effects are far beyond anything in last generations. Much like the Last Guardian. Pretty much the same exact story with that game graphically. Another gorgeous game where all people can do is look at a texture and proclaim the graphics are bad. That's not how graphics work.

    Hate to break it to these people but lighting always has, and always will be far more important than textures. You could use the most detailed textures, and photo grammetry techniques to produce a ridiculously detailed game, but without quality PBR shaders, global illumination, ambient occlusion, shadowing and bounce light, it would look as flat as a PS2 game.

    Uncharted 4 isn't the best looking game in the business because of its textures, it's because of its lighting. Same with GT Sport. Zelda looks gorgeous you morons.    … Expand
  46. Achtlos
    Apr 26, 2019
    9
    This is the VR review.
    Yep, it's 720p. Yep, it's low frame rate. Yep, you hold the Labo VR to your head and it hurts after 30mins. Also, play sitting down, it's nasty for motion sickness.
    But.. wow.. the fact it works, the fact it costs next to nothing. Don't believe reviews putting down Zelda Breath of The Wild VR, the developers have managed the impossible and given it to your for free.
  47. ITZZZPERRY
    Apr 18, 2021
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is as close to a perfect game as there is. I have no complaints about this game. I didn’t want to finish it; I was having so much fun. Everything about it is designed perfectly. The praise this game gets is truly earned, as there is truly nothing to rival it.
  48. Cerenzio
    Nov 17, 2017
    10
    The greatest game I have ever played. A magical masterpiece like no other. Zelda is so huge, so free, so diverse, it could have been broken up into 2 parts, and both been awesome. ZELDA BOTW is a MUST PLAY, for gamers of all kinds. There is nothing like it. Hit my Youtube: PLAYwithGREGG
  49. guiletheguiles
    Sep 11, 2019
    10
    I don't have much to say about this game. It's just perfect. This is the greatest Zelda game in the franchise and one of the greatest games of all time.
    The soundtrack is amazing, the exploration is rich, the visuals are stunning and every single system, from battling to cooking, works incredibly well.
    Thank you Nintendo. You made me feel like a kid again.
  50. elterrible
    Sep 2, 2019
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really wanted to love this game, I Really did! However, I found there was too much open space and not enough tasks or actions to fill out the adventures.

    Also, what there is to do, is incredibly repetitive at times. Literally, shine after shrine had only small variations at best and in many ways it was a lot like the telephone game, where the variation of the shrines change slowly as you advance through them.

    Another thing that I found clever and also annoying were the elements... Lightning always got you if you had any metal on at all! Cold would kill you if you didn’t have a torch or a jacket (a jacket that your buddy gives you only after you’ve struggled to complete most of the early tasks in the opening portions of the game.

    Honestly though, I didn’t find the load times to be too bad, but I did find that Zelda was a serious battery killer for the original switch and that also lead to some frustrations as I typically played the switch when I was out on the road (Maybe I’ll play it again on the new switch and see if some of my frustration goes away with the improved battery life).

    Now, if you’re a Zelda fan from the way back, you will likely give this game 1 or 2 points higher than I did, but for me, Super Mario Odyssey is the best game on the platform. So, with that said, if you weren’t all that into early versions of Zelda, you should probably look at other games before buying this, or you might hate the switch.    … Expand
  51. Whutupribs
    Mar 15, 2017
    8
    Zelda: Breath of the Wild is... Well, it's hard to put into words. I don't need to tell you that it's a good game; the glowing reviews that it's gotten nearly across the board can speak for that. What I can tell you is that it has managed to breathe new life into a series that even I, as a life-long Zelda fan, was starting to see as stale and repetitive. It's as though Nintendo took allZelda: Breath of the Wild is... Well, it's hard to put into words. I don't need to tell you that it's a good game; the glowing reviews that it's gotten nearly across the board can speak for that. What I can tell you is that it has managed to breathe new life into a series that even I, as a life-long Zelda fan, was starting to see as stale and repetitive. It's as though Nintendo took all the best parts of previous Zelda games and combined them into one: it's got the massive world that Wind Waker had, the interesting and varied environments from Ocarina of Time, and the open-endedness of the original Legend of Zelda. The puzzles both inside and outside of the shrines are diverse, reasonably challenging, and sometimes downright tough. The open world lends itself extremely well to a Zelda game, which surprised me. I was skeptical from day one, but Nintendo definitely delivered. It's like they took the size of the world from Wind Waker and filled in all the boring sailing with things to keep your attention. Every area of the map feels interesting and alive, which is something few open world games can boast. There's plenty of weapon and armor variance, and you always feel like exploring is worth your time. It captured the feeling of adventure in a way that the series has been sorely lacking since Ocarina of Time. All I can really say without delving into all the things you've already heard from other reviews is that if you're a fan of the series, even a casual fan, you will love this game. I bought a Switch just to play it, and I don't regret it a bit.

    That being said, this isn't to suggest the game is without it's faults. There are some rather glaring issues that I had with the game, which is why I haven't given it a 10/10. First and foremost is the one thing everyone has been complaining about: the weapon durability mechanic. Now, I think a lot of people made this more of an issue than it is, because you do eventually adjust to it and learn how the game is balanced in this regard. It doesn't make the game less enjoyable so much as it was a missed opportunity to make the game even MORE enjoyable. The simple inclusion of a way to repair weapons with rupees and materials would have gone a long way towards improving this mechanic. The durability system wouldn't have suffered, mostly because you're always finding weapons with different properties. I like the idea of having to use different weapons for different scenarios, but it could have been executed much better. The armor system, while varied, is a little lacking as well. Most of the time, with the exception of a few scenarios, I found myself annoyed that I had to use inferior armor. One could make the case that this was intentional to make certain areas more challenging, but the inclusion of an enchantment system would have been really a great way to mitigate some of this annoyance. The third and final issue I have is sort of twofold: the climbing. The climbing is so incredibly tedious that it actually made me angry a few times. Granted, there are ways in-game to improve the speed and effectiveness of climbing, but that only makes it slightly more tolerable. That, coupled with the fact that rain storms make climbing almost impossible, and it can be really frustrating and slows the pace of the game a lot. Had they fixed these few things, this game would easily be a 10/10, and would likely be considered one of the top 5 Nintendo games of all time, right up there with the original Mario and Zelda games.

    I don't want these things to discourage you; this game is absolutely incredible and well worth every hour I've put into it. I'd absolutely consider it the best Zelda game since Wind Waker, and maybe even the best since Ocarina of Time, if you can manage to remove the nostalgia filter. Long story short, it may not be as absolutely perfect as many reviews are claiming, but it is an incredible game, and it's exactly the direction Nintendo should have taken, both as a company and for this franchise. Pick up a Switch and grab this game as soon as you can, you definitely won't be disappointed.    … Expand
  52. Torquemada84
    Apr 4, 2019
    10
    Best game ever. Immersive.

    Assolutamente uno dei migliori giochi mai realizzati, Immersivo, appagante, a tratti frustrante per la difficoltà ma mai ingiusto (tipo Dark Souls), esplorazione libera ed intrigante, storia semplice ma ben raccontata, personaggi caratterizzati. ASSOLUTAMENTE DA AVERE
  53. dgbot07
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    fantástico! Gostei demais do game. Mundo aberto mais orgânico que já vi, excelente fisica
  54. Andante
    May 25, 2023
    8
    A great game and one of the best and most complete open world experiences accompanied with all the minor flaws that usually come with this kind of games.
  55. sarisa
    Aug 17, 2019
    7
    I spent nearly 300 hours with this game and all DLCs. And all has been said about this game already.

    So just to recap: It's typical good AAA game of our times, but poor Zelda game. Period. Imagine "Link to the past" overworld without dungeons moved to modern 3D aesthetics. That's exactly this game. Good exploration game, poor in terms of being Zelda game. "Forget all you know about    I spent nearly 300 hours with this game and all DLCs. And all has been said about this game already.

    So just to recap: It's typical good AAA game of our times, but poor Zelda game. Period.
    Imagine "Link to the past" overworld without dungeons moved to modern 3D aesthetics. That's exactly this game. Good exploration game, poor in terms of being Zelda game.

    "Forget all you know about Zelda game..." - I thought that was just marketing. Oh boy... No, they were just honest with us.

    And all these 10/10... Really? How can you give 10/10 score to a game that was intended to have mini map on gamepad, but eventually had this feature disabled on the release (remember 2014 wii u demo? Just compare). Meaning automatically that current BoTW cannot be perfect right now, because we have seen better "more perfectish" BoTW with minimap on youtube! Logic? Who cares.

    Right, "Big N" will sell anything with right marketing. In my opinion Zelda has gone simply in wrong direction. With BoTW, our good old Zelda just made transition to another polished corporate product without soul. That's prolly what modern consumer expects, but not necessarily Zelda fan. All what made this game so unique was lost with this release "like tears on the rain".

    7/10 is a real score here.    … Expand
  56. franknbean
    Mar 26, 2022
    7
    This was my first Zelda game and first nintendo game in years. I enjoyed it but it didnt blow me away the way I was expecting based on the hype. The lack of dialog made it hard for me to get into the story. Everything was "100 years ago.....". The world is mostly empty and filled with the same few enemy types. Combat is limited with basic swing sword, or shoot arrow. Enemy difficulty isThis was my first Zelda game and first nintendo game in years. I enjoyed it but it didnt blow me away the way I was expecting based on the hype. The lack of dialog made it hard for me to get into the story. Everything was "100 years ago.....". The world is mostly empty and filled with the same few enemy types. Combat is limited with basic swing sword, or shoot arrow. Enemy difficulty is weird. The lynel's are tougher than ganon. Every now and then you'll run into one of the basic goblins that can one hit quit you. The grind and treasure hunt to find weapons and armor wore thin at the end.… Expand
  57. Camlambelot
    Mar 6, 2022
    9
    I HATED this game the first time I played it.. and the second time.

    But then I gave it some time, really gave it a third chance and realized .. This is one of my favorite games EVER made. why? The gameplay is something that has never been experienced before. Open world? Yes, but not in the way every one else does it. The world REALLY is open to do whatever you want HOWEVER you    I HATED this game the first time I played it.. and the second time.

    But then I gave it some time, really gave it a third chance and realized ..

    This is one of my favorite games EVER made. why?

    The gameplay is something that has never been experienced before. Open world? Yes, but not in the way every one else does it. The world REALLY is open to do whatever you want HOWEVER you want. The world REALLY is FREE and OPEN and ALIVE to explore and feel like you're on a real adventure.

    If I had any gripes it would be the 4 main "dungeons" in the game aren't very unique or memorable. The only thing I would want differently in a sequel is themed, elemental, challenging dungeons and... maybe bring back some music playing?    … Expand
  58. Georgequank
    May 26, 2023
    10
    Not just a fresh take on Zelda, but a better one. There are little annoyances, which would give an actual score of say 98/100 but I'll round up.
  59. luque
    Nov 11, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Breath of the Wild é marcante em diversos aspectos. Para a franquia, este décimo nono título representa um paradigma: ele traz e também exige de seus jogadores uma nova racionalidade que, até então, encontrava-se atada à fórmula que historicamente fazia a justa fama angariada pela série. Essa racionalidade é manifesta principalmente pela liberdade com que Link segue com sua jornada, liberdade que termina por ressoar no tempo necessário para que cada player complete o seu jogo, ou mesmo no quão volumoso o seu inventário estará para os momentos derradeiros dessa história. Mas é claro que, para inovar, foi necessário que Breath of the Wild abrisse mão de antigos acertos, como se nota, por exemplo, em sua discreta trilha musical que, mesmo narrativamente apropriada, pode provocar um sentimento amargo para aqueles que associam Zelda à sua musicalidade épica.
    No que respeita à Nintendo, Breath of the Wild representa um ponto de partida excepcionalmente promissor quanto à sua tentativa de erigir uma sólida base instalada para o novo Nintendo Switch, assim como para encerrar, com um último suspiro, o fracasso histórico que permeou o velho Wii U. Para a indústria, o jogo curiosamente representa a manifestação de um novo padrão de qualidade, especialmente no que tange ao polimento de seu gameplay e à naturalidade com que o seu vasto universo nos convida investigar cada detalhe que se faz presente em sua diversificada geografia.    … Expand
  60. MaximumD
    Oct 6, 2020
    10
    I finally picked up a switch after all these years and picked up BOTW, MarioKart, and Smash Brothers. The 3 quintessential Nintendo games. Since then I've barely touched Mariokart and Smash Brothers because I've been absolutely hooked on Zelda. This is definitely the best Zelda game I've played since the Snes days. I would say there are only 2 negatives for me with this game, which areI finally picked up a switch after all these years and picked up BOTW, MarioKart, and Smash Brothers. The 3 quintessential Nintendo games. Since then I've barely touched Mariokart and Smash Brothers because I've been absolutely hooked on Zelda. This is definitely the best Zelda game I've played since the Snes days. I would say there are only 2 negatives for me with this game, which are actually design decisions and not actual flaws:

    first, the weapons simply break too fast. This is alleviated immensely with extra slots when you progress, but it's still very annoying when you run out of weapons and shields against a tough enemy. I always found myself hoarding good weapons for those surprise encounters against a Lynel or boss fights. I think a better system would have been to let us repair those weapons with stuff we find in the world, same as upgrading armor. Also, why doesn't the armor break? It doesn't make sense. But say you have a wodden Boko bow, you should be able to repair it using wood and Boko parts. Simple.

    Ok Second, I love climbing around and I have no problem with the stamina wheel. But good God man to whoever decided that you can't climb during rain. I can't count the times I had a long tough climb, chugging elixirs all the way, getting right to the end and failing cuz it started to rain. LOL. This freaking happened all the time to me and I would go ape **** Seriously.

    So that's it. The rest of the game is flawless. It sucks you in so bad you will not be able to put it down. It's the best open world game ever made. There is literally something to find in every corner of the world, which is huge. There are so many side quests and little missions to complete, I honestly don't know if I'll ever finish 100%. You can have a goal when you start playing only to get side tracked exploring some interesting areas and find hours have gone by.

    Plus, this is one of the only games where the rules of the world totally make sense, so if you just think logically and try something it probably will work. Like the first time I realized that metal chest at the bottom of a river can simply be picked up with the magnet power. LOL, I spent at least half an hour trying to get that chest, and then it just dawned on me. I just got the magnet power right before this and sure enough I was able to latch on to the chest and pull it out of the water. LOL, I felt so dumb. That's just one example though. This game's puzzles are completely logical and it does not hold your hand, but let's you just work things out. I find that respect for the gamer very gratifying.

    Kudos to Nintendo for making this masterpiece. It's amazing and almost perfect. Best game i've played in a very long time. I really hope Nintendo puts out the sequel soon and also really want a new Metroid adventure. Nintendo = Quality over Quantity always.    … Expand
  61. tyber16
    Jun 5, 2023
    9
    I hated the weapon durabilty system in the game but other than that it's a masterpiece. An almost perfect adventure game with ridicilously big content.
  62. joshjword
    Oct 22, 2020
    9
    I got my Nintendo Switch earlier this year and Breath of the Wild was one of my first games for it. This game is one of the best games I have ever played. I've never played a Zelda game before and now I'm wanting to go back and play older titles. The combat is great, the exploration is really fun and the story was also really good. I have actually started playing through the game a secondI got my Nintendo Switch earlier this year and Breath of the Wild was one of my first games for it. This game is one of the best games I have ever played. I've never played a Zelda game before and now I'm wanting to go back and play older titles. The combat is great, the exploration is really fun and the story was also really good. I have actually started playing through the game a second time because I enjoyed it so much. I gave it a 9 out of 10 only because the one complaint I have is how your weapons break so frequently. This game is a must play for any Nintendo Switch user or any fan of rpg games.… Expand
  63. MiracSpectac
    Sep 6, 2019
    9
    Truly a return to form for the Legend of Zelda series. It perfectly blends the feeling of the original LoZ title with modern gameplay mechanics in a 3D environment. Though the thin story content doesn't nearly live up to the previous titles, it makes up for it by building a better world. There's so much to do, you just get lost. I'm the kind of player who usually follows the main storyTruly a return to form for the Legend of Zelda series. It perfectly blends the feeling of the original LoZ title with modern gameplay mechanics in a 3D environment. Though the thin story content doesn't nearly live up to the previous titles, it makes up for it by building a better world. There's so much to do, you just get lost. I'm the kind of player who usually follows the main story quest, unlikely to veer into side quests, but this game makes you want to explore and go on an adventure.… Expand
  64. DinoBeam
    Oct 27, 2019
    7
    Ocarina of Time had a highly emotional story and ending, with weaving themes about the loss of childhood and growing up to see the 'real world', the dark adult world. I just finished Botw and feel nothing, because the writing was quite terrible. The moment to moment game play has that "do one more thing" addiction to it, but overall this is one of the most overrated games ever made, aOcarina of Time had a highly emotional story and ending, with weaving themes about the loss of childhood and growing up to see the 'real world', the dark adult world. I just finished Botw and feel nothing, because the writing was quite terrible. The moment to moment game play has that "do one more thing" addiction to it, but overall this is one of the most overrated games ever made, a glorified tech demo… Expand
  65. diegobage
    Jun 19, 2023
    10
    This game made me love playing a game for hours and hours again. Thank you, Nintendo
  66. drumguru
    Sep 13, 2020
    10
    This is the best Zelda game of all time & maybe the best switch game ever.. Don't listen to all these low scores because they're wrong.
  67. bernera
    Aug 4, 2018
    10
    The best of zelda game in decade, great history graphics fisics and more , wonderful game!
  68. Zalabar22
    Dec 26, 2017
    8
    By far one of the best Zelda experiences available. The world can keep you trapped for days and I constantly think about BoTW throughout my time away from it. I do feel like this game is not for everyone, maybe watch some footage or read some critic reviews before you pick it up. I do feel I would enjoy this game so much more If the developers had refined the menus and gave some of theBy far one of the best Zelda experiences available. The world can keep you trapped for days and I constantly think about BoTW throughout my time away from it. I do feel like this game is not for everyone, maybe watch some footage or read some critic reviews before you pick it up. I do feel I would enjoy this game so much more If the developers had refined the menus and gave some of the weapons longer lasting durability, maybe that's something Nintendo can look into for their next Zelda game.… Expand
  69. DrZomboid
    Dec 12, 2020
    9
    This is the most amazing map I have seen i any game or genre. So well crafted but also too big, overwhelming, complex, vast, just too much of everything. Need more quality of life options. Some of them are in DLCs, shame...
  70. monks99
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Best game ever made. Just the very very best ever!!! Best Nintendo game if all time
  71. krulemuk
    Nov 4, 2017
    10
    This game is rethinking and reinventing the action adventure genre like ocarina of time did in the 90s. It's easily one of the best games I've ever played. I haven't smelled this breath of freedom in any game before.
  72. MetaRogue
    Sep 20, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the current definition of perfection - a critic who gives it anything less than a 10 out of 10 would be committing a crime against nature, and ultimately a sin against video games as an art form. Words like 'masterpiece' and 'perfect' are not enough to describe it's impact upon popular culture and gaming culture. It has effortlessly establishedThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the current definition of perfection - a critic who gives it anything less than a 10 out of 10 would be committing a crime against nature, and ultimately a sin against video games as an art form. Words like 'masterpiece' and 'perfect' are not enough to describe it's impact upon popular culture and gaming culture. It has effortlessly established itself as Game of the Year for 2017 and as one of the greatest games of all time.

    It is also the only game in recent years that has come very VERY close to usurping Ocarina of Time from it's much coveted status as 'The Greatest Game of All Time'. The only difficulty Nintendo faces now is trying to make something better.    … Expand
  73. Nathaniel_Wu
    Feb 17, 2018
    9
    It's good, really good. However, it's far from perfect, and not really that innovative as some people claims. In other words, it didn't really match the hype I've been receiving, nothing really blew my mind or anything. So I'll give 9/10.
    It has many obvious flaws, which frustrates me quite often when I was playing, but the attraction is also strong. The 9 I gave is more like 15 - 6,    It's good, really good. However, it's far from perfect, and not really that innovative as some people claims. In other words, it didn't really match the hype I've been receiving, nothing really blew my mind or anything. So I'll give 9/10.
    It has many obvious flaws, which frustrates me quite often when I was playing, but the attraction is also strong. The 9 I gave is more like 15 - 6, where the 15 is how good the right things they did, and 6 is how bad the flaws are.    … Expand
  74. TinyInfinity6
    Jul 1, 2017
    10
    Having actually finished the game, I can say that this game is deserving of the glowingly positive critic reviews its received. There simply isn't anything that this game does wrong. The combat is responsive and satisfying without being a total cakewalk. (You'll probably die a few times, and when you do, it's deserved.) The open world is dense enough to warrant its size, and exploration isHaving actually finished the game, I can say that this game is deserving of the glowingly positive critic reviews its received. There simply isn't anything that this game does wrong. The combat is responsive and satisfying without being a total cakewalk. (You'll probably die a few times, and when you do, it's deserved.) The open world is dense enough to warrant its size, and exploration is heavily rewarding. Many of the greatest weapons I've wielded during my ~75 hours with the game came from solving puzzles or finding chests that weren't blatant and required experimentation to uncover or complete. This game is the reason Nintendo is still relevant. Its design is flawless, and that's coming from someone who's first Zelda game was Breath of the Wild. Buy this game. Now.… Expand
  75. NanGamer
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    Best game of this generation, and one of the best games of all times. Breath of the Wild is amazing in everything that it show to us. Great world with great ideas make this game one of the best experiences in my life. Thank you Nintendo
  76. Tbone413
    Sep 28, 2021
    10
    Everything is so fun, so beautiful, so clever. Tops a series already filled with brilliant games
  77. puganj
    Jun 28, 2019
    9
    Incredible game, visually stunning, the landscapes are terrific, any zelda fan would love this game, it certaintly is different from previous entries but is does a good job , only complain is the lack of variety in the enemies, most of them are just the same model, with just different colours as well as the lack of difficulty in the game.
  78. elandroid
    Feb 20, 2018
    10
    Sorprendente a cada paso incluso después de 100h de juego. Este juego es el nuevo paradigma de los juegos de mundo abierto. Es contra lo que hay que comprar todos los sandbox que salgan en los próximos años hasta que sea superado. La inmersión, la cohesión y la ambientación del mundo son insuperables. La historia ha sido criticada pero está enfocada desde el punto de vista de "créate tuSorprendente a cada paso incluso después de 100h de juego. Este juego es el nuevo paradigma de los juegos de mundo abierto. Es contra lo que hay que comprar todos los sandbox que salgan en los próximos años hasta que sea superado. La inmersión, la cohesión y la ambientación del mundo son insuperables. La historia ha sido criticada pero está enfocada desde el punto de vista de "créate tu propia historia". Tú eres el héroe y decides qué hacer, ver y salvar. Todas las mecánicas y diseños que Nintendo ha puesto encima de la mesa con Breath of the Wild son una muestra de lo que se puede hacer en 2017 con el diseño de mundos. Ahora solo falta que alguien se digne a superarlo. Imprescindible.… Expand
  79. rambo_ando
    Oct 19, 2020
    10
    Sublime. One of the greatest Zelda games, Switch games, and overall games of all time.
  80. seburo
    Sep 11, 2017
    10
    I think that looking for the perfect game is something platonic, what one seeks is to savor what is perfection and if this has some mistakes because even better because we are human and we have mistakes and to make us see that we feel graceful imaginate teenr the game Perfect, perfect book or perfect music we would get bored or we would not understand and we would stay in a lake of absurdI think that looking for the perfect game is something platonic, what one seeks is to savor what is perfection and if this has some mistakes because even better because we are human and we have mistakes and to make us see that we feel graceful imaginate teenr the game Perfect, perfect book or perfect music we would get bored or we would not understand and we would stay in a lake of absurd disjunctives ... how great is this zelda. Ocarina was the one not going more than my generation but this new ocarina ay that to see it with other eyes like it is an immediate classic a game that has and in that I agree with the edge analyst because to given in the target ... is the Expansion of the game osea the contribution to the future that will give this game to the other games that are made with love and wit ... this game avenido to renew its saga and contribute imnovations inside the video games and I think that it is going to remain like A contemporary classic.… Expand
  81. Ctenidae
    Jun 3, 2017
    10
    Drop everything. Go to your local gameshop. Buy it. Play it. Enjoy it. You won't be disappointed. And if you don't like this game... you should find a new hobby. Knitting or some **** like that. Think about it.
  82. redmandana
    Apr 20, 2021
    8
    the only thing that sucks about this game is the music. other then that is a great game. i felt like it was lacking like more story then usual zeldas. i also dont think its the best zelda... but it is one of them
  83. whitesneaka
    Mar 18, 2018
    9
    Generally speaking, this game is an absolute must own. Great graphics (when the frame rate doesn't slow down on you), deep story and expansive worlds to explore. Time consuming at its finest! If your a fan of the series this is the pinnacle. As for why I did not give it a 10, the frame rate gets annoying. Also, the button layout is a little too cumbersome. Small complaints but perfectionGenerally speaking, this game is an absolute must own. Great graphics (when the frame rate doesn't slow down on you), deep story and expansive worlds to explore. Time consuming at its finest! If your a fan of the series this is the pinnacle. As for why I did not give it a 10, the frame rate gets annoying. Also, the button layout is a little too cumbersome. Small complaints but perfection means perfect.… Expand
  84. elv45236
    Sep 27, 2017
    9
    If you purchased a Nintendo Switch, you should absolutely get this game. That is the bottom line. I have dug over 110 hours into this game, completing the story mode in 95 hours. In my first play through I discovered all shrines, all divine beasts, obtained the Master Sword, obtained the Hylian Shield, and of course defeated Calamity Ganon.

    I have begun Master Mode; however, I don't    If you purchased a Nintendo Switch, you should absolutely get this game. That is the bottom line. I have dug over 110 hours into this game, completing the story mode in 95 hours. In my first play through I discovered all shrines, all divine beasts, obtained the Master Sword, obtained the Hylian Shield, and of course defeated Calamity Ganon.

    I have begun Master Mode; however, I don't feel I need to complete it in order to write this review. This game quickly became one of the best games I have ever played all time. The amount of flexibility granted to the player is astounding. It is possible to run directly to the final battle right after the small tutorial area. The entire world is opened up to the player almost immediately. This is a true open-world game which is rare to see.

    One of the things I really did not like about the game is the destructible weapons. I would have preferred to have a method to repair weapons before they got destroyed. Having them just break without any way of restoring them was just counterproductive. This complaint did not stop me from enjoying the game, I only wished it were different.

    The Nintendo Switch does a fantastic job displaying this lush and beautiful game world, but there are a few minor issues with graphics popping in randomly. Overall the game runs like a dream and shows us just how beautiful Switch games can be.    … Expand
  85. TheGoodGoat
    Feb 27, 2022
    8
    Good but not excellent. Overrated in many ways. The combat is dated and often boring
  86. muk2
    Jul 10, 2017
    10
    For me this marks one of the beste Zelda games till date. Feels as big a step as Ocarina was back in the day. Would have loved a bit more complex dungeons but with the amount of content present here it is hard to even call that a complaint!
  87. can1235
    Aug 1, 2017
    8
    This game nails exploration and sheer gameplay. However, certain aspects hold it back, such as the stamina system in the early game, the weapon degradation in the late game, and the abysmal story. Still, the game's beautiful visuals, legendary soundtrack, and of course, addicting gameplay give it an 8.5 for me.
  88. Rosapantern
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Im going to keep it simple, this game would be 10/10 if they had actual dungeons other then that everything just works so good! LOVE IT
  89. MikeGold
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    It's a beautifully crafted game in a vast open world. That is all good I have to say about it. It plays nicely, looks good, but the world is empty and boring. In about 50 hours I spent in the game I had a few frustrating battles that made me nearly drop my controller and never come back to this title (camel dungeon). Repetitive shrines, very thin story and the vast empty spaces withIt's a beautifully crafted game in a vast open world. That is all good I have to say about it. It plays nicely, looks good, but the world is empty and boring. In about 50 hours I spent in the game I had a few frustrating battles that made me nearly drop my controller and never come back to this title (camel dungeon). Repetitive shrines, very thin story and the vast empty spaces with nothing to do except killing time while traveling made this game mediocre at most.… Expand
  90. Kevincorvette
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Greatest game I have ever played. This game was an experience from start to finish and will be an inspiration
  91. Seyta
    Feb 1, 2022
    10
    Awesome game, it's really good, can't wait for BOTW 2 :)

    Long live zelda ^^
  92. PrimalBanana
    Oct 17, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild is finally with us after years of waiting and it’s quickly become my favourite game of all time, surpassing even Red Dead Redemption. Now, I haven’t played every Legend of Zelda game nor am I a massive fan but it’s a series I’ve enjoyed in the past and I love the passion that fans have for it. The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild has been inThe Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild is finally with us after years of waiting and it’s quickly become my favourite game of all time, surpassing even Red Dead Redemption. Now, I haven’t played every Legend of Zelda game nor am I a massive fan but it’s a series I’ve enjoyed in the past and I love the passion that fans have for it. The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild has been in development for a long time and people have been excited for it since we caught our first glimpse of it years ago at E3. A lot of open world games these days give you a vast open space that often feels empty and void of fun. Too often we are treated as incompetent and led through a series of dull and boring tutorials. Worse still, many open world games have side missions and collectables scattered throughout, purely as filler content rather than being placed thoughtfully and with any meaning. This is a trap that Nintendo avoids convincingly. The bar for real and meaningful open world gameplay has been raised by the developers of The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild and better yet they don’t simply introduce what they can think you can handle in little pieces. They first give you the plateau to acquaint yourself with the game and introduce the story but beyond that the world is yours and you can feel the developers almost daring you to head out into the unknown. I really can’t overstate just how beautiful this game world is. Quite simply, it is the best and most beautiful game world I have ever played in. It’s not just a work of art but it is a masterpiece. The story compliments this game world and is told through a series of flashbacks. I’ve found the story interesting and capable of holding my interest even when side tracked by exploration, hunting or faced with one of the many engrossing side quests. I won’t spoil it for you but the combination of good narrative, character design and the beautiful game world draw you in and once you are in its grip you won’t want to put it down. There are Shrines for you to find and explore and you can do this in any order you wish without interfering with the story. You will need to complete puzzles and get your thinking cap on. Some are easy, some are tricky whilst others will have you scratching your head. In all cases, I’ve found them enjoyable. To get the map for the area you are in you need to scale the many towers and even that’s not always as straight forward as it first seems. When you start visiting these towers you start to appreciate just how big the game world is and how much content there is within it. Content is the key word here because I can’t stress just how much there is. There are 100 shrines, Kokri Kids to find, creatures to photograph for the games compendium, villages to discover, god knows how many side quests and enemy camps. The scale is staggering yet it never felt daunting. I never found myself rushing to complete task after task. You find yourself allowing the game world to distract you and you move along enjoying every minute. You are never told that you must do one thing over another and you are always left to figure out what you are meant to do. I’ve seen a number of articles on other sites offering to guide you through the game and reveal it’s secrets. I can’t stress enough how you should avoid these articles as they will completely ruin the experience for you. Learn by playing and enjoy the game at your pace. It will be a long time until this game is surpassed so you may as well make it last. As well as being beautiful The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild is brutal. I don’t think I’ve ever died so much in a Nintendo game. Weapons, bows and shields are all perishable and health is replenished by eating meals. It’s up to you to cook up these meals from ingredients you find in the game world and this in itself is something that’s a diction and enjoyable to do. Combat can be a good challenge and I’ve found myself bravely withdrawing from a number of battles I know I couldn’t win without using up a large portion of my resources. You find yourself weighing up the potential gains from any encounter, against the potential cost to your resources. It’s not just the critters that can be lethal though. Sometimes the weather can become your enemy with lightening storms proving shockingly lethal. Swimming in the rivers and lakes can be just as deadly if you don’t manage your stamina. Breath of the Wild is without doubt the best game I have ever played and justified buying the Switch on day 1. The sheer variety of gameplay on offer as well as the game world and engrossing story mean that Nintendo have made the greatest game ever to release.… Expand
  93. zachisonreddit
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    This is without a doubt the most beautiful and amazing game I have ever played. It takes the Zelda franchise to a whole new level while also setting a new standard for open world games. Game play is stellar, sound is incredible, especially with headphones, and physics is perfect.

    Warning: this is not a game you can easily put down.
  94. bskierys
    Sep 8, 2019
    9
    My real score is 8/10 + 1 because of how well it is to play that game on a handheld console.
    The game is best described as the title itself - A Breath of the Wild. It has a story of saving the kingdom the evil forces but the story is not really engaging. The real pleasure is to get lost in the beautiful world of Hyrule. The game has a unique way of guiding you through the world. You will    My real score is 8/10 + 1 because of how well it is to play that game on a handheld console.
    The game is best described as the title itself - A Breath of the Wild. It has a story of saving the kingdom the evil forces but the story is not really engaging. The real pleasure is to get lost in the beautiful world of Hyrule. The game has a unique way of guiding you through the world. You will see very few map markers but the quest are rather constructer to give you guidelines on how to get to a point of interest. It is so well done that the search itself is in most times better than what you find in the end.
    To give you an example: You meet a little girl that tells you a story about her grandfather who climbed a nearby mountain. At the peak, he has found a white bird and in his belly, there was a treasure. So you go to your map where you find out where this mountain is. You climb to the top of it only to find out that you see no birds there - at least there are no white ones. You look carefully to see that one valley that is covered in snow is in the shape of a bird. When you go there you see that there is a large pit in the middle with the shrine in it. There you are - you have found the treasure. And this is just one of the many many riddles and adventures that you can find in Hyrule.
    It is great to play that game on the handheld. I have been playing it on a plane, in a tent during my vacation and on the sofa while my wife was watching TV. Breath of the Wild is great to play it 2-3 hours a day after a hard day at work. The best moments are when you decide to go to a new region and you just get lost there in search of shrines.
    On the other hand, it completely loses its charm when played in a docked mode in longer sessions. After playing it for a while longer, it feels... empty. The story is not well told, most of the side quest are just fetch quests. Nothing feels deep and you find yourself traveling from one point to another only to spend there a few minutes. Sure, the road is great but the lack of depth of tasks and characters can really kill the mood.
    Oh, and I hated the soundtrack. It is repetitive to the point that after 130+ hours of the game I felt super sick of it.
    One last thing is how well-designed mechanics in that game are. I don't want to write too much about it but every mechanic feels to be exactly in place. Temperature, Stamina, Weather - everything feels to be completing one another. And discovering how one mechanic interacts with the other is part of the fun as the game just does not tell you that.    … Expand
  95. kamhagh
    Feb 23, 2018
    10
    The last time I enjoyed something this much was when I first played world of Warcraft. Although I played that game for 2 years before stopping :P this is one of the best games of my life. sadly I finished it in 55 Hours. And the end boss is very disappointing. It's increasingly easy too.

    The dungeons are a bit similar and the story is lame, But the game is so amazing that with all the    The last time I enjoyed something this much was when I first played world of Warcraft. Although I played that game for 2 years before stopping :P this is one of the best games of my life. sadly I finished it in 55 Hours. And the end boss is very disappointing. It's increasingly easy too.

    The dungeons are a bit similar and the story is lame, But the game is so amazing that with all the flaws it has I'll still give it a 10!

    I played it on an emulator though. At 2560x1440 15fps~ and mods! But I thought it was reallllly beautiful! Words cannot describe how beautiful I think this game is with the clarity mod anti aliasing and 2560x1440 resolution c: it's one of my favorite Looking games!
    I still wish you could skip things easier specially for the master mode....

    Also this is the only game that I can play for more than 2h before I feel awful. And One day I played it for 7h... that's a lot... for me atleast..... But I'm sad that it was way too easy and finished way too fast for me! (60h for me!) and I'm just bored with nothing else to do other than all the sidequests. the master mode is reallly difficult atleast before I get my paragliding! wish there was an In-between!    … Expand
  96. thausael
    Jan 6, 2018
    10
    A masterpiece. There is no need to say anything. You just need to play it. You already know that; you'll play it.
  97. hzhou17
    Jul 11, 2022
    10
    玩了巫师，只是知道丹德里安是一个吟游诗人。玩了英杰之诗才记住了手风琴和吟游诗人的感觉。 跟人物对话的时候会有小字显示他们的内心活动。 所有建筑场景都非常真实，现实生活中的就是这样的。 因为之前海边有鱼，所以到了另外一片海想去看看有没有鱼群。结果到了Akkala的建筑工人小镇，然后去找名字是Son结尾的石头人工匠，又接了任务打死了一个大的石头怪，开了一个神庙，找到Son之后终于回到小镇。 钻石，古代兵器，神庙，新建小镇。玩了巫师，只是知道丹德里安是一个吟游诗人。玩了英杰之诗才记住了手风琴和吟游诗人的感觉。 跟人物对话的时候会有小字显示他们的内心活动。 所有建筑场景都非常真实，现实生活中的就是这样的。 因为之前海边有鱼，所以到了另外一片海想去看看有没有鱼群。结果到了Akkala的建筑工人小镇，然后去找名字是Son结尾的石头人工匠，又接了任务打死了一个大的石头怪，开了一个神庙，找到Son之后终于回到小镇。 钻石，古代兵器，神庙，新建小镇。
  98. qwerm
    Aug 31, 2022
    8
    One of the best 'Open World' games, with good story and combat mechanic. Wish weapons break less often
  99. Rangaman
    Aug 21, 2017
    10
    A masterpiece and a breath of fresh air for a stagnant franchise, Breath of the Wild is easily the best Zelda game since Majora's Mask.

    The good: -Exploration is fantastic -The open world is legitimately massive and easy to get lost in -The shrines are fun, discovering them feels good and they don't slog like the dungeons in previous 3D Zeldas -The combat is great fun -The NPCs are    A masterpiece and a breath of fresh air for a stagnant franchise, Breath of the Wild is easily the best Zelda game since Majora's Mask.

    The good:
    -Exploration is fantastic
    -The open world is legitimately massive and easy to get lost in
    -The shrines are fun, discovering them feels good and they don't slog like the dungeons in previous 3D Zeldas
    -The combat is great fun
    -The NPCs are memorable
    -The atmospheric soundtrack is great on the ears...
    -...and it helps the orchestral moments stand out that much more
    -The art style is awesome
    -The organic nature of the game

    The Meh:
    -The boss fights can be a bit clunky
    -Some of the side quests are boring grind-fests
    -The voice acting is bizarrely "up-and-down" in terms of quality
    -The story is simple and the ending feels quite anti-climactic

    The Bad:
    -Every weapon is made from paper-mache
    -The voice acting isn't full voice acting (it only plays during story-important events). All or nothing, you guys.
    -The awesome-looking final boss is a joke, and a bad one at that.

    Overall, I'm excited to see where the series goes from here. While the story elements are lackluster overall, I'm willing to bet that this will be addressed in future games. Still a fantastic game for what it's worth.    … Expand
  100. kyle20ellis
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    I enjoyed the 3D games such as Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, Twilight Princess; however, I also found them to contain flaws. Ocarina of Time and Twilight Princess I found the dungeons over huge, Majora's Mask I felt was too repetitive and then Windwaker I found to have a very bland over world as it just took forever to sail to places. Skyward Sword I could not even get through becauseI enjoyed the 3D games such as Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, Twilight Princess; however, I also found them to contain flaws. Ocarina of Time and Twilight Princess I found the dungeons over huge, Majora's Mask I felt was too repetitive and then Windwaker I found to have a very bland over world as it just took forever to sail to places. Skyward Sword I could not even get through because there was a really good game in there, but it was plagued by the WII's shoddy controls. This one though was just great, not perfect, but closer than any of the other 3D perspective games I have played. My other super favorite Zelda game is the one for the Super Nintendo, Link to the Past. This Zelda game is more about exploring and I enjoy doing that a lot. There are dungeons, but they are navigated easily and it doesn't take all that long to get through them and I did not need a guide to navigate them! A real treat and a great entry to the series.

    The story has Link awakening from a slumber with no memories. He gets a device called a Shieka Slate that helps him navigate the world and he sets out on his quest to stop Ganon who is at it once again! Link must find shrines to increase his power, he must free the guardians to gain powers and help aid in his quest to defeat Ganon and he must help the lands become free of terror that is Ganon!

    The game play is mainly exploring as you get to got where you want after you get through the first plateau and get the glider. Granted, it becomes easier getting places the more stamina you build up as this Link has amazing climbing abilities! It is fun just searching for towns, stables to spend the night and checking the map and seeing if anything looks interesting to explore. You can find this little guys called Koraks that give you seeds that help expand your inventory and you can find shrines to help you can heart containers and more stamina plus there are fairy fountains to help increase the strength of your inventory. Weapons break in this one and at times that was a bit annoying, but not as bad once you get the master sword. I also wish Nintendo had a trophy system because it would have added more motivation to complete quests, as you do not get all that much for completing most quests, usually just rupees which are kind of plentiful in this one.

    So, definitely my favorite of the 3D perspective Zelda games and perhaps my fave period. I loved the exploring aspect of the game, though I did not really take advantage of the horse riding in this one. I was afraid I would miss too much riding the horses. It is fun finding new places in this one, as I said I would open the map and try to figure out an interesting place to go during my quest. Where a shrine might be hidden or a Korak may be hiding. I liked freeing the guardians and gaining powers that would help me survive longer or explore more fully too. Just an incredible game, I like this format and hope they do a variation of it for another Zelda, but perhaps add a few more typical dungeons to change it up.    … Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 109 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  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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