The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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  1. 80manjr
    Aug 21, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game changed my view on video games. When I first got this game, it was my first Zelda game ever. The trailer is just a part on how great this game is. When you first get dropped into this world you are on a introduction like part where you get to learn how to play the game. It limits you, but also still gives you a small example of all the exploration is this game. After the small introduction you are able to go wherever you want. I got so connect to the characters in this game that when I re-watched the trailers and parts of the games I started crying. This game gives emotion, and a great story, but allows you to take breaks and just explore the beautiful world. The biggest complaint was I couldn't continue playing after defeating Ganon unless I went to my last save which didn't count that I defeated Ganon. Overall Rating 99/100.… Expand
  2. Mirt
    Mar 26, 2017
    9
    What can I say about The Legend Of Zelda: Breath of the Wild...
    I personally can't give it a 10 but it's really, really close. I took a gamble and decided to treat myself a little bit on a Nintendo Switch and Zelda...
    And so I played it.... And ended up losing 20 hours in one sitting which seemed like 2 hours. So the first thing that I noticed that brought this score down from a 10, is    What can I say about The Legend Of Zelda: Breath of the Wild...
    I personally can't give it a 10 but it's really, really close. I took a gamble and decided to treat myself a little bit on a Nintendo Switch and Zelda...

    And so I played it.... And ended up losing 20 hours in one sitting which seemed like 2 hours. So the first thing that I noticed that brought this score down from a 10, is the frame drops when on TV mode when you're in long grass. This doesn't happen when in Tablet mode though, and I actually found it more enjoyable in tablet mode.

    I also read a lot of reviews talking about the starting area. I can certainly say that the starting area is huge. After I finished my first sitting of the game, I talked to my friends who also bought it. There was so many things that we both missed.

    I'm going to have to say that this is definitely the game of the year so far, but it has its problems. A must buy! And if you're worried about the story and lack of things to do. The story is expansive but it's not linear. After spending a couple weeks playing this game, I haven't even explored half of the map. There definitely isn't a lack of things to do.

    - Mirt    … Expand
  3. Caracaveinossa
    Sep 2, 2017
    10
    Probably the best exploring game in this century so far. Incredible. The world is a piece of art, and the gameplay is fantastic. The player is always curious!

    Best switch game so far.
  4. sleepymae
    Mar 26, 2017
    9
    This game is one of the best video games I have played in a while, one of the few large open world games that I am actually interested in exploring every corner of, there is always an excitement of finding out whats over the next mountain or hill. The abilities, battle system, visuals, story and the world youre given complete freedom to explore are all top notch. I believe that NintendoThis game is one of the best video games I have played in a while, one of the few large open world games that I am actually interested in exploring every corner of, there is always an excitement of finding out whats over the next mountain or hill. The abilities, battle system, visuals, story and the world youre given complete freedom to explore are all top notch. I believe that Nintendo have pretty much set the bar for what an Open World Experience should be like.

    Although there are a vast amount of shrines which are mini dungeons I feel that the Divine Beast dungeons should have had more to them, comparing these main dungeons to previous Zelda Games I feel that they are quite empty and didnt really meet my expectation for a main dungeon. For being the games main dungeons I didnt feel much satisfaction in beating them in comparison to other Zelda games, my only other gripe with the game really is having "special" items locked behind amiibo's that you cannot obtain otherwise, Amiibo's making items easier to obtain is one thing but there should still be other (although harder) methods of getting the same items in game. That is the only reason I have given this game a 9/10 (would be 9.5), even so this game is simply a masterpiece.    … Expand
  5. Loganzo
    Sep 18, 2017
    10
    This game this game is awesome graphics are great gameplay drew me in and still finding stuff I'm interested in after 75 hours it is a must buy got a switch just for this and xenoblade 2 love it recommend it but finding good weapons is hard but that's what makes it fun.
  6. MacAsk
    Mar 22, 2018
    10
    Best game I ever played, over 200 hours in and I'm still finding ways to entertain myself before finishing off the DLC. Just never want it to end! Deserves the praise it gets.
  7. camstar13
    Mar 29, 2017
    8
    To start off, this game is a must buy if you own a nintendo switch. It has a beautiful soundtrack, a pleasant art style (note I was complimenting the art style, not the graphics quality), and fantastic gameplay mechanics. This is the first zelda game I had played since Oracle of Ages on my gameboy, and overall, I was happy with the quality of the game. However, I felt as if the story wasTo start off, this game is a must buy if you own a nintendo switch. It has a beautiful soundtrack, a pleasant art style (note I was complimenting the art style, not the graphics quality), and fantastic gameplay mechanics. This is the first zelda game I had played since Oracle of Ages on my gameboy, and overall, I was happy with the quality of the game. However, I felt as if the story was lacking. It's as if the world was almost too open, with a lot of empty space. There are some tedious mechanics in the game, such as weapons breaking after 5-6 hits. Also, with no way to track the durability of these weapons, except a large message saying that it's about to break, which isn't as useful as it sounds when you're right in the middle of heated combat, it can become annoying. However, once you get used to "switch"ing (see what I did there)to different weapons, it does become easier. Also, the graphics can sometimes become compressed when looking at a large open scene, which can affect your immersion. The climbing mechanic is surprisingly simple, which is good, and there are some fun abilities like shield surfing, which can make the game a whole lot more fun once you use them. Originally, I was going to give this game a nine, however, after reading that Nintendo will be offering a "hard mode" as dlc, which is something that should be in the game for free or not at all, I had to knock the score down to an eight, offering a difficulty setting as paid dlc, is absolutely ridiculous. Overall though, I would file this game under "excellent", and highly recommend it to anyone who hasn't played it yet.… Expand
  8. Black60Dragon
    Nov 2, 2017
    10
    This game is a masterpiece.

    It blew away every expectation I had for it. The world is incredibly vast and there is so much to do in it. I spent almost 200 hours on this game, completing quests, collecting armor, etc and never once got bored.
  9. Kosama
    Oct 21, 2021
    10
    Muy buen juego :3
    Increíble banda sonora. Mecánica y juego divertido. Buenos gráficos y estilo artístico. Hasta ahora la historia ha sido buena.

    Si te gustan Zelda y / o los juegos de mundo abierto, debes obtener BOTW.
  10. MikeIsCanadian
    Oct 11, 2017
    10
    The best game I’ve ever played. As a person who travels a lot I love being able to take a game with this much depth with me as I travel. This has game has made me excited about video games again.
  11. Goofy_008
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este juego a resucitado a una gran saga nunca me senti tan conectado como lo fue Ocarina of Time, me hizo creer que este juego a venido a luchar frente a frente el titulo a Ocarina Of Time para ver quien de los dos es el mejor Zelda, este juego reinventa todo, jugabilidad, combate y claro una historia que roza a la perfección… Expand
  12. JuDaRiorti
    Nov 22, 2017
    10
    El juego es excelente. Si bien es cierto que no tiene las mejores gráficas; la jugabilidad, audio y versatilidad está muy bien logradas. Estoy muy a gusto con la inversión y para mi ha valido la pena.
    Me ha ofrecido muchas horas de entretenimiento.
  13. lumberjackBR
    Apr 21, 2022
    8
    Very good history, amazing motion and combat controls. I think could be more dungeons and castles quests. The open world is fantastic but could be improve with duengons quests (like Elden Ring did). Looking forward the sequel!
  14. Tysw2
    Apr 17, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I own Master Edition and beat the game with all 120 shrines. I am a very huge fan of Zelda and Nintendo. This game is great, but not perfect and has clear flaws. Overall this game struck me as the "Metroid Other M" of the Zelda series. I'd give it an 8/10 generously.

    [The words below should not impact your opinion of the game]

    Things that improve gameplay in my opinion: Open world, complete anything in any order, complete 100% freedom, very smart advanced AI, stunning graphics, challenging bosses, abundance of characters and quests.

    Things that detract from gameplay in my opinion: Distanced character relationships, little reward for completing a puzzle, lack of concrete and engaging lore, lack of structure to puzzles.

    My personal opinion on what could be done to improve the game: Do not allow link to eat during fights, replacing the 120 shrines with full dungeons which would leave us 8 full dungeons, korok seeds could effectively replace shrines, and build a better relationship with the characters that are alive.    … Expand
  15. R7valero
    Aug 5, 2017
    9
    Sin ninguna duda es juego con mayúsculas, y probablemente el mejor Zelda hasta ahora, y por qué no, uno de los mejores juegos de la historia. Añadirle un mundo abierto me ha encantado. He pasado horas y horas solo observando el mundo y descubriendo nuevos detalles, incluso dejando muchas veces en un segundo plano la historia principal.
    Me ha gustado mucho esta nueva forma de jugar, le    Sin ninguna duda es juego con mayúsculas, y probablemente el mejor Zelda hasta ahora, y por qué no, uno de los mejores juegos de la historia. Añadirle un mundo abierto me ha encantado. He pasado horas y horas solo observando el mundo y descubriendo nuevos detalles, incluso dejando muchas veces en un segundo plano la historia principal.
    Me ha gustado mucho esta nueva forma de jugar, le sienta muy bien. El sistema de combate ha mejorado, y al principio es muy frustrante, ya que se hace complicado debido a los pocos items que poseemos. Quizás ésto sea una pega, pues si al principio es complicado, mientras más avancemos en el juego se nos hará todo más fácil, prácticamente no moriremos (Ganon no se convierte en un gran desafío que digamos).
    Otra cosa que echo en falta son las mazmorras, están ahí, pero no me han convencido mucho. Habría estado mejor las típicas mazmorras cerradas con salas y con muchos rompecabezas, es decir, igual que siempre, ya que eran muy desafiantes. Los jefes son algo lamentables, siempre tienen el mismo patrón.
    Pero como conclusión final, el juego es formidable. Una auténtica innovación a Zelda que le ha sentado muy bien. No es un juego perfecto, pues no existe uno como tal, pero si roza la matrícula de honor. Grandioso.    … Expand
  16. GranP
    Sep 30, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Most people knows the great things on this game, and it´s a 10 to me, but instead of saying the goods and greats, I wanna say like to say fixes/improvements in a sequel. 1 - Enemy variety: I want more kind of enemies, between 3 or 5 more enemies, would be wonderful. 2 - More interesting dungeons: I don´t know how to do it better mechanically, but visually can be enough, they looked all the same, and it was kinda sad. 3 - Difficult scaling bosses: Normal enemies had that, as you defeat the main dungeons you find buffed weapons and stronger enemies with more ease, now back to the bosses, they are easy, so how about making them stronger and have more strategies as you defeat them, after all wasn´t ganon supposed to be gathering strenght? 4 - More animal interactions: I wanted to mount on ostriches, cows, domesticate wolves like the amiibo, but couldn´t. 5 - Important weapons: wasn´t the champions ballad supposed to be great? their weapon break so fast to the point it´s almost pointless to make them again, how about giving a quest to make them unbreakable like the master sword. 6 - Minor things: Maybe a book for recipes, a fast cook option if you just wanna cook 10000 apples at once.… Expand
  17. khromos
    Nov 8, 2017
    10
    Totally AMAZING. This game is one of the best think I've played in my life. The graphics are gorgeous and you really have a lot of things to do. It really worth the award of the best of the year.
  18. Ironfalcon997
    Jan 28, 2023
    10
    There are good video games, there are great video games, then there is The Legend of Zelda series. Sure not every game has reached such heights that the series usually strives for, but as a general rule, this series stands as one of the crown jewels in gaming. Regardless of how impactful they are at the time, they are almost always one of the most polished, fun games of the year when theyThere are good video games, there are great video games, then there is The Legend of Zelda series. Sure not every game has reached such heights that the series usually strives for, but as a general rule, this series stands as one of the crown jewels in gaming. Regardless of how impactful they are at the time, they are almost always one of the most polished, fun games of the year when they come out. That is the legacy of this series. Breath of the Wild puts all of the Zelda games that came before it, as well as all preceding open-world games, to shame. As Ocarina of Time caused the world to see what games could be in its time, Breath of the Wild has shown us the pinnacle of gaming in the modern generation. The biggest way that it does this is through its incredible, gigantic world. everything feels so organic. The world is so alive with wildlife, npc's and enemies around every turn, but placed in a way with just enough empty space so that it feels real. The atmosphere is unlike any other in a video game. I would sometimes be so engrossed in it that I would, for a second, forget that I was just playing a video game. This is thanks not only to the excellent atmosphere, but to the way that everything interacts with everything else. The AI and systems of the game, such as weather and physics, all work together with each other in countless incredible ways. It becomes even more inviting and awe-inspiring when you realize how many ways that you can interact with the environment. Taking advantage of fire, weather, terrain, physics, and other things, you can easily find multiple ways to defeat whatever is in front of you, whether that be enemies, puzzles, or even exploration. It feels so real. It also helps that the world is so beautiful, everything shines in a very unique and colorful light, inviting you in. Make no mistake though, this game is not easy and will present you with the challenge necessary to make any goal you want to achieve satisfying. The 120 shrines that are scattered throughout the world are masterfully made and a joy to play, as are the dungeons. The towns and npc's are very dynamic and lots of fun to mess around with. The fact that nothing is required and you are not pushed in a single direction is incredibly liberating. My first 40 hours with the game were solely exploration and everything felt rewarding. The game manages to expertly keep you feeling that joy of exploration even after you complete the game. I've played around 160 hours, gotten all the shrines, dungeons, side quests, and fought the final boss 3 times and I still love just running or riding around the world. So many awesome moments have happened, both through the natural systems of the game as well as through amazing things that they set in the world for you to find. However, no game is without its flaws and Breath of the Wild has a few. The story, while good, could've used some more development and the voice acting ranges from pretty good to cringeworthy. The frame rate takes some hits from time to time, but this was largely fixed with a recent patch. That being said, these few flaws are not near enough to remotely soil an otherwise flawless and masterfully made game. The Legend of Zelda as it was in 1998 has finally returned. This is the open-world game to beat. This is the adventure game to beat. This is the game to beat. It is the rare treasure that seems to transcend gaming and its tropes and give us an adventure beyond our wildest dreams. This is most definitely my favorite game in this generation and, after sinking about 160 hours into it, my favorite game of all time. If you like open-world games, adventure games, games in general, or even just the idea of adventure and freedom, you must play this game.… Expand
  19. Nussi
    Jan 7, 2018
    10
    Played it for more than 150 hours and i really enjoyed it. It was often challenging but i also had relaxing moments. My small kids loved it watching link running through a big world containing a lot of interesting livings. (didn't show them Endbosses). Beautiful graphics, good sound/atmosphere -> a must have for each Nintendo Switch owner.
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    Habe weit über 150 Stunden in der riesigen    Played it for more than 150 hours and i really enjoyed it. It was often challenging but i also had relaxing moments. My small kids loved it watching link running through a big world containing a lot of interesting livings. (didn't show them Endbosses). Beautiful graphics, good sound/atmosphere -> a must have for each Nintendo Switch owner.
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    Habe weit über 150 Stunden in der riesigen Welt verbracht und habe jeden Moment genossen. Es war oftmals herausfordernd aber es gab auch entspannende Momente. Meine kleinen Kinder haben sehr gerne zugeschaut, vor allem einige süß gemalte Lebewesen haben Sie begeistert. (Endbosse habe ich Ihnen vorenthalten). Schöne Grafik, gute Musik/Atmosphäre - Alles in Allem ein Pflichtspiel für Nintendo Switch Besitzer.    … Expand
  20. Kheetor
    Jan 5, 2018
    10
    It's a sandbox Zelda game, done right. It's epic, beautiful, lasts forever and has you starting every game session with excitement. It'a lot more than the game of the year 2017, in many ways it's the pinnacle of Zelda games.
  21. flowbeus
    Sep 6, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just finished this game and it was the most fun I've had in quite a long time playing a video game. I put in over 200 hours taking my time and enjoying the world.

    This game's great strength is the freedom to choose the way you want to play the game and to concentrate on those parts of the game you find enjoyable and deprioritize the other aspects. Don't like combat? You can easily avoid enemies most of the time. Don't like horses? Don't use them. Want to check out the flying beast in the sky? Go ahead. The game doesn't force you to do things you don't want to do and instead let's you do those things you find fun. As a result, it accommodates each individual's gameplay style and creates a more enjoyable experience. You end up learning all the aspects of the game by osmosis rather than forced tutorials as those parts you were hesitant to try out are gleaned at a natural pace tailored to the individual. This freedom really works and we're going to see this more and more in the gaming industry.

    The weapon durability is PERFECT. It's one of the best parts of the game. I had zero problems with the weapon durability system even from the start of the game. That tree branches and crappy weapons break easily is brilliant. Every difficult enemy has a weapon so there are always more weapons to choose from. By even mid game I was overflowing with great weapons, especially since I was using arrows half the time as well. The weapons mid game last quite a long time too. A killed two silver lynels with one savage lynel club and it still didn't break. The best weapons in the game are all easily re-retrieved. Just go back to any "major test of strength" (labeled on your map as such) and get 3 ancient++ weapons. Go back to hyrule castle for the royal guard series. Kill some lynels for awesome clubs, shields, swords and bows. Don't worry about losing your good stuff, because you can easily get it back and you do naturally throughout the game.

    The combat is the best Zelda combat ever. I really like skyward sword's motion controls, but there is so much going on with BOTW that I think it is superior. I really like the bow bullet time and the flurry rush, the parrying and dodging, the use of lightning, fire and ice weapons to handle tough situations, the use of bombs, magnesis and statis to mess with enemies, the stealth kill options, bomb arrows, etc, etc. The controls for combat are intuitive, fast and direct. Switching weapons is very easy once you get used to it, and I often use the weapons pop-up menu mid-combat to change weapons based on the situation. I think this is perfect and adds to the strategy.

    Other positives: foraging is a ton of fun and makes exploring the nooks and cranies of the world very enjoyable. The clothing aspect and the buffs they provide are really great. It's a lot of fun to get that next piece of clothing. The weather system is really cool, and I really like that you need some kind of plan to survive in certain biomes. the rain is sometimes annoying, but I wouldn't change it. It really is only a problem in the south and east parts of the map and usually you can build a fire or monitor the forecast to avoid these situations. Also, climbing in the rain is an art-form that you can get better at. The horse system works really well. The cooking is great.

    Some negatives. My main criticism with this game is that it would be better with more content. More enemy variation, dungeons and towns. More everything. But when your main criticism is that the game needs more content, but it already easily supports 100+ hours it's not really a bad thing. However I do think that certain parts of the map need more stuff going on. More towns and outposts, more interesting involved quests (like the Yiga clan confrontation).

    The music that is there is good. However I think in a game so big, there needs to be more default overworld music. There should be more variety of ambient music for the different parts of the map (even beyond the weather-dependent music). But I think the default overworld music needs to be a bit more melodic. It doesn't have to be overpowering music. The places that do have music (the towns, hyrule castle) are much more enjoyable for it.

    The story is not bad although I would have liked to see a bit more development of the side characters, especially the present-day ones. The voice acting is a mixed bag.

    Opening treasure chests, finding something, and having it close again AUTOMATICALLY if you don't have space for the item is bad. There should be an option to drop an item without having to reopen the chest. This should be patched with a menu option to toggle this new behavior.

    Overall I can comfortably declare that this game is a masterpiece, for all the things it does right, and since the detractors amount to nothing in comparison. It's the most astonishing and innovative experience I've had in gaming in quite a while.    … Expand
  22. ZeldaCritical
    May 15, 2023
    8
    This masterpiece completely and single handily, blew out the competition of open world gaming, with excellent visuals, incredible landscapes and towns. All washed down with the fantastic musical score.
    10/10.
  23. Sealyoung
    Oct 23, 2017
    10
    It's funny some players gave this game 0 score, you may not like it or couldn't enjoy yourself from BOTW, but by any means it is indeed a great game, and far better than most of the games today.
  24. boris_out
    Sep 9, 2018
    10
    Игра, позволяющая тебе исследовать ее механики десятки и сотни часов, а после всего посмотреть назад и ужаснуться, какой кропотливый труд проделали разработчики.
  25. Taiyu
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    When Link stands on a snowy mountain top midnight, waiting for a shooting star, when Link glides over the bridge and sees the majestic dragon coming out of the distant water. There’s definitely a personal feeling in it. A masterpiece.
  26. AnnieBitencourt
    Jun 19, 2018
    7
    Visualmente bonito, mas o fato de ser mundo aberto me deixou muito sem saber o que fazer pra onde ir e etc
  27. Hongwaree
    Sep 8, 2018
    9
    Close to perfection. This game is a lecture of how you make an open world. Everything on the lands has a purpose and something to interact with. The art and the graphics are beutiful and the physics are incredible. The music is another department that Im happy with. Every score joins and fits every moment in a perfect way, which makes the experience even better. Every aspect in this gameClose to perfection. This game is a lecture of how you make an open world. Everything on the lands has a purpose and something to interact with. The art and the graphics are beutiful and the physics are incredible. The music is another department that Im happy with. Every score joins and fits every moment in a perfect way, which makes the experience even better. Every aspect in this game is made carefully. Now, though, it doesn't reach Ocarina Of Time throne. The story is not impressive and the characters won't become iconic in time. And although the music score is great, it doesn't have remarkable melodies that never age In any case, you never get tired or revisiting the game and there is so much to do and collect, that you can spend a year and maybe more trying to complete the 100% of the game. Really, this game is pure love and extremely well design..… Expand
  28. Andoverjon
    Sep 18, 2019
    10
    Top 10 game of all time for me and I don't like action games, open world games, and haven't played a Nintendo game in maybe 20 years. The amount of care and detail that went into this game is insane. Must play game for ALL gamers (not just Switch owners).
  29. robertoiglesias
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild is a fantastic on the best 2 Nintendo consoles
  30. Dazan
    Sep 3, 2019
    9
    Increible juego. Para mi, el mejor Zelda al que he jugado y, sinceramente, el mejor juego de mi vida. Además, gráficamente se ve precioso, vayas donde vayas siempre te quedas maravillado del escenario. No le doy un 10 porque hay mecánicas que no me gustan nada, sobretodo la repetitividad de cocinar recetas, el no disponer de caballo siempre que quieras (se queda en la zona donde desmontas,Increible juego. Para mi, el mejor Zelda al que he jugado y, sinceramente, el mejor juego de mi vida. Además, gráficamente se ve precioso, vayas donde vayas siempre te quedas maravillado del escenario. No le doy un 10 porque hay mecánicas que no me gustan nada, sobretodo la repetitividad de cocinar recetas, el no disponer de caballo siempre que quieras (se queda en la zona donde desmontas, así que si te teletransportas a otra parte el caballo no te oye), la inutilitdad de Link para nadar, la lentitud de la escalada, y la moda de los mundo abiertos de "cuantos más items pues mejor", que provoca que al final acabes con 300 objetos distintos que ni te acuerdas de qué hacen (y hace aún más tedioso el proceso de cocinar). Lo que se queja la gente de las armas, solo me ha molestado al principio y al final tiene su gracia.… Expand
  31. EvilGame52
    Nov 13, 2017
    9
    Es el mejor tercer Zelda, después de Wind Waker y Ocarina Of Time. Aún así, toda una obra maestra. Un mundo abierto que inspira y un toque nuevo a una gran saga, que de verdad que ya lo necesitaba
  32. MrTacoBob
    Sep 12, 2017
    10
    Ocarina of Time isn't the best Zelda game, this is. It's truly a great experience. The controls and camera angles are fixed from Ocarina of Time in this game. The story and gameplay shine bright. This is the best Zelda game.
  33. begomilbg
    Jul 9, 2017
    10
    Zelda Is back!

    Possibly the best game of Zelda's Series.

    If you like to explore, this is for you, if you like good stories, again this is for you, if you like good music and art design, again for you, if you like to have deep characters, this is for you.
  34. Mattdarien
    Jul 9, 2017
    10
    9.5/10 The story and music are mediocre, and there can be some brief frame drops that doesn't harm your experience, but the gameplay is what makes this game shine. I got addicted to playing this game and didn't play another game until I beat Breath of the Wild. This along with the great graphics makes this an essential game in your collection, and maybe even a system seller if you don't9.5/10 The story and music are mediocre, and there can be some brief frame drops that doesn't harm your experience, but the gameplay is what makes this game shine. I got addicted to playing this game and didn't play another game until I beat Breath of the Wild. This along with the great graphics makes this an essential game in your collection, and maybe even a system seller if you don't already own a Wii U. This is definitely a contender for game of the year.… Expand
  35. ToughBandit22
    Jan 28, 2018
    10
    The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild is a beautiful masterpiece and one of the best games I have ever played.
  36. TheBroNinja
    Jul 12, 2017
    10
    This game is amazing. I got it for my birthday and I was psyched to play it. When I got around to it, it was amazing.
    The only problem with this game is that the game is a little cheap at times. Spoiler alert ->
    For example, at the end of the divine beast Rutah, what you have to face is just annoying and it gets repetitive, and if you get hit you're basically automatically dead, even    This game is amazing. I got it for my birthday and I was psyched to play it. When I got around to it, it was amazing.
    The only problem with this game is that the game is a little cheap at times. Spoiler alert ->
    For example, at the end of the divine beast Rutah, what you have to face is just annoying and it gets repetitive, and if you get hit you're basically automatically dead, even with good armor. And you can't even start from halfway through or anything if you die at the last stretch.
    Pros:
    Ragdoll physics (I love them)
    Combat
    Variety
    Story
    Cons:
    Can be cheap at times
    All in all, the game's not perfect, but the lots of pros overweigh the cons. So, I give it a ten.    … Expand
  37. fluffydragon
    Jul 13, 2017
    10
    I never really was into Zelda per say, I did like Windwaker, but that was it. I think it is safe to assume that due to my 200+ hour journey with this game That I loved it. I loved the feeling I got when I just was walking around and just step into a story mission. I hear a lot of people say this is like HZD, and I played that game and these two are nothing alike. HZD is a pretty game,I never really was into Zelda per say, I did like Windwaker, but that was it. I think it is safe to assume that due to my 200+ hour journey with this game That I loved it. I loved the feeling I got when I just was walking around and just step into a story mission. I hear a lot of people say this is like HZD, and I played that game and these two are nothing alike. HZD is a pretty game, sure, but Zelda is a beautiful game with vast land and rich environments. People complain that it is too empty and I don't think those people actually played the game because there are towns and villages everywhere. The only thing that really bugs me, but I also love, is the weapon destruction system. I love how it forces you to try out different weapons that you would never try before, but it is rather inconvenient when it happens. I hate people comparing this to HZD, or any open-world game released in the last 7 years, this is not just any open world game, there is no hand holding, the game does have hints to how to do certain things like parrying, but you have to find those or just teach yourself how to. This is definitely going to be one of, if not, the best game released this year.… Expand
  38. CanadianYeti
    Jul 17, 2017
    9
    Breath of the Wild is a beautiful and incredible reimagining of the Zelda series, being one of the most unique open world experiences on the market right now, while at the same time keeping the delightful charm of past installments intact.
  39. Jtplaz3
    Jul 18, 2017
    9
    Beautiful game! Truly amazing and very exploration based! The Legend Of Zelda Breath of the Wild offers a very astounding play style. You start off in a weird somewhat scary enclosure, and then awaken to a bright fantastic world filled with amazing trees, animals, waterfalls, and tons upon tons of more beautiful scenes. The game has a very good story mode which pulled me in and got meBeautiful game! Truly amazing and very exploration based! The Legend Of Zelda Breath of the Wild offers a very astounding play style. You start off in a weird somewhat scary enclosure, and then awaken to a bright fantastic world filled with amazing trees, animals, waterfalls, and tons upon tons of more beautiful scenes. The game has a very good story mode which pulled me in and got me hooked emotionally on the characters within the game. The exploration in the game is off the charts, creating hot, cold, and stable environments that are not only huge, but have effects on you whenever you cross into them! You can die of drought, freeze to death in a cold area, or even fall off a mountain or drown in water! The game takes Zelda and reality and mashes them together to create not only one of the best exploration games, but breathtaking adventures as well. However I do feel as replay-ability is going to be difficult to achieve when you complete the game story mode wise and DLC wise, but other than that it is a splendid single player game to play if you want to spend weeks playing a game!… Expand
  40. SlothHawk
    Sep 1, 2017
    10
    170+ Hours and going.
    I usually consider $1 being worth at least an hour of game-play. If this was the case for this game, I would've payed about $170 for this game, and you know what? It's still worth it. Graphics don't need to be 4k beautiful like-real life to be good, even with the limits of the switch, Nintendo somehow made the game look like it was a high budget animation at all    170+ Hours and going.
    I usually consider $1 being worth at least an hour of game-play. If this was the case for this game, I would've payed about $170 for this game, and you know what? It's still worth it. Graphics don't need to be 4k beautiful like-real life to be good, even with the limits of the switch, Nintendo somehow made the game look like it was a high budget animation at all times. The voice acting is a bit iffy, but it doesn't take away from the experience. Climbing a mountain feels like a journey in itself. The size of the map alone is taunting you to spend more time to find secrets and shrines. Great game, recommend it to everyone who doesn't and does have a switch. THIS IS A REQUIRED GAME FOR THE SWITCH, YOU HAVE TO BUY IT.    … Expand
  41. Rockythedog
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    Simply a masterpiece. You get so much for your money with this game as it’s difficult not to spend tens to hundreds of hours in the game without even completing half of what’s on offer. The only real problems are the weapon durability system and the rain which makes it difficult to climb mountains. However these complaints are very minor in an otherwise breathtaking game
  42. Kallenovsky
    Jan 18, 2019
    9
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a mind-blowing experience, but not a perfect one. While it still feels like a Zelda game with its dungeons and puzzle-solving depth, combined with a new open world experience that is simply massive, there are some mechanics to the game that just don't hit the right buttons. For one, it's almost always raining. If you're going to build a game onThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a mind-blowing experience, but not a perfect one. While it still feels like a Zelda game with its dungeons and puzzle-solving depth, combined with a new open world experience that is simply massive, there are some mechanics to the game that just don't hit the right buttons. For one, it's almost always raining. If you're going to build a game on climbing as an emphasis, you can't have it rain this much. I've read arguments that it rains during specific moments to ensure that you follow a specific path, but then that takes away from the open world experience that they're trying to implement. If I'm going to play something like Ocarina of Time which restricts you from exploring places for a reason, then that's fine, but this is a different beast entirely.

    While I love the expansive and desolate world, I also feel that some people have the right to be annoyed with how empty it feels. Yes, Calamity Ganon has destroyed much of civilization in Hyrule, but then why are there so many horse stables close to the most dangerous locations? Couldn't the developers have made more of an effort to add some extra villages or towns instead so many stables? It's a repetition issue now. The problem that villages and towns feel less populated than they do in a game like Skyrim is quite alarming for a game of this magnitude and effort.

    These issues aside, because we won't even touch the minimal ending and strange continuation feature, the mechanics and core game play are fantastic. Fighting particularly feels like you need to work hard to perfect and it never feels cheap. The difficulty to this game is just right, offering a wonderful balance for all types of players, but be aware that you will die—a lot. It's less frustrating though and more of an "okay, I get what I did wrong here" type of experience when dying.

    Additionally, this game is flat out beautiful. It doesn't need to look realistic when it looks like you're playing through an animated film. The character models are mostly excellent (don't look at anyone's hands, it's a Zelda game!). The soundtrack is minimal, but done in such a fantastic way. There is little to hear in the world, until you meet certain enemies or reach certain moments. Then it all comes together and makes those experiences all the more wonderful. Plus, all of the hidden gems throughout the open world are enough for older Zelda fans to shed a tear or two along the way to sealing away the darkness.

    Breath of the Wild is certainly worth its full price tag, even without any Zelda-branded amiibos or the DLC. It's a complete game that was worth waiting for. Pick it up or you will regret it.    … Expand
  43. Jamazing
    Aug 6, 2017
    9
    Breath Of The Wild is a amazing! When it was first announced I thought it might suck cause it wasn't like other Zelda games. But after playing it I was amazed on how beautiful the game looks, not only that but the game is so addicting!! I am not kidding i completed the whole game on both the Switch and WII U because it was so addicting. There is so much to do in this game, heck you can goBreath Of The Wild is a amazing! When it was first announced I thought it might suck cause it wasn't like other Zelda games. But after playing it I was amazed on how beautiful the game looks, not only that but the game is so addicting!! I am not kidding i completed the whole game on both the Switch and WII U because it was so addicting. There is so much to do in this game, heck you can go to the final boss at the start of the game. The new shrines were really fun to find also! But the divine beasts could have had more to do in them but whatever their still fun to beat, and the bosses were kinda easy but cool. The side quests really felt rewarding in this game and after you beat one it is so satisfying. The Legend Of Zelda Breath Of The Wild is not a masterpiece but it is a amazing game!… Expand
  44. CharrPlayz
    Jul 25, 2017
    9
    Short review: It's good, buy it.

    Long review: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a very good game. Graphics: 9/10, The graphics are very nice, I feel like it gave the game a brighter feel whereas if it was super realistic the story may have felt a little darker. Gameplay: 10/10, The gameplay starts off different than a normal Zelda game. The main difference being different    Short review: It's good, buy it.

    Long review:
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a very good game.
    Graphics: 9/10, The graphics are very nice, I feel like it gave the game a brighter feel whereas if it was super realistic the story may have felt a little darker.
    Gameplay: 10/10, The gameplay starts off different than a normal Zelda game. The main difference being different classes of weapon, weapon durability and weapons with varying amounts of damage. The durability to some may be a dealbreaker to some however in my experience I had too many weapons and spent time deciding which weapons to toss out.
    Story: 5/10, In the beginning, the ENTIRE story is given to you. The story is very simple but there is definitely some lost potential. The short story does compliment the idea of going wherever you want and doing whatever you want.
    Music: 4/10, There is one reason the score is so low. There is good music when you get to listen to it. The problem is there is no music while exploring the world besides the occasional notes played on a piano.
    Dungeons (and shrines): 6/10 (and 9/10 for shrines), There are 4 dungeons and 120 shrines. The shrines are short and sweet with simple puzzles and a nice break in exploration. Dungeons are longer than shrines but aren't any harder. The more you replay the game the more you start to dislike the dungeons decreasing the replay value.
    Secrets: 10/10, The secrets in the game are both well hidden and not hidden. "Korok seeds" are not too hidden after you figure out a pattern to where they are hidden. Shrines are hidden well sometimes and you feel rewarded when you do find them. Chests are both well hidden and contain good gear.
    Combat: 9/10, The combat is like no other Zelda game. The damage of weapons are different per weapon, weapons break, different classes of weapons and a new form of parrying. The enemy does a significant amount of damage and will kick your butt if you're not careful. You will get a lot of game overs your first time.
    Misc:
    In docked mode on the Switch, there is some frame loss sometimes but this doesn't occur in handheld mode.
    The bosses are fairly easy to understand and have a "rinse and repeat" style making them overall redundant and time-consuming.
    The difficulty in this game is extremely more difficult than past Zelda games. There is little to no "hand holding"
    There is a stamina gauge which appears and can be annoying unless you use a glitch known as whistle sprinting.    … Expand
  45. Link2910
    Jul 28, 2017
    9
    Breath of the wild is a great game. The legend of Zelda is my favourite game series and I have played almost every game. This game is not perfect, but it is a really good effort from Nintendo to bring back the open world theme to Zelda, coming from the original. Some of the reviews I've read have said that the world is empty, but I have to disagree. I usually spend hours a day distractedBreath of the wild is a great game. The legend of Zelda is my favourite game series and I have played almost every game. This game is not perfect, but it is a really good effort from Nintendo to bring back the open world theme to Zelda, coming from the original. Some of the reviews I've read have said that the world is empty, but I have to disagree. I usually spend hours a day distracted by all the things you can do apart from the story in this game. There are a few issues, like frames dropping sometimes, but this is only a small inconvenience and most of the time it runs smoothly. The graphics are alright and when music does play it is great. My advice would be to not get a switch just for this game if you already own a Wii U. Switch version looks a tiny bit better than the Wii U version, but that's all really.

    All in all, Breath of the wild Is a fantastic game that I would recommend to both Zelda fans and casual gamers. Whilst it isn't perfect, it is still a great game for all gamers to enjoy.    … Expand
  46. igor8
    Jul 29, 2017
    10
    One of the best gaming experiences of my life. It is hard to describe in words and I can see why some people would feel very salty about not being able to play this game. Masterpiece.
    Seriously, play this game.
  47. auditbadger
    Feb 23, 2018
    8
    I think that this is truly a unique game and I would recommend that if you are a fan of this type of genre then I think you should give this game a try.
  48. FelipeQC
    Sep 21, 2018
    10
    A geração do Switch começa com chave de ouro! Um game espetacular revoluciona a série Zelda! Com o sucesso desse jogo, os próximos jogos de mundo aberto vão seguir tendências de Breath of the Wild. Mais um jogo incrível e importantíssimo pra industria de games produzido pela Nintendo! Sinto que o final do jogo poderia ter sido melhor, mas de qualquer forma é uma experiência única eA geração do Switch começa com chave de ouro! Um game espetacular revoluciona a série Zelda! Com o sucesso desse jogo, os próximos jogos de mundo aberto vão seguir tendências de Breath of the Wild. Mais um jogo incrível e importantíssimo pra industria de games produzido pela Nintendo! Sinto que o final do jogo poderia ter sido melhor, mas de qualquer forma é uma experiência única e obrigatória pra qualquer gamer atual… Expand
  49. PewPewGee
    Aug 5, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is Nintendo at their best, and is the perfect game for someone who just bought the Switch. This is the type of game which you can play for 30+ hours and still find something new. After my first play-through, I thought I saw everything it had to offer, but this games keeps blowing me away every time I play it. If it weren't for some problems such as the weapon durability and the (in my opinion) weak story, and others to minor to list, this game would be perfect. Definitely pick this game up whenever you have the chance.… Expand
  50. RegularNormal
    Aug 5, 2017
    9
    Believe the hype. It's really a crazy world with a lot to do. The weapon breaking system never annoyed me. Only lacking I really felt was a lack of the Zelda music that really kind of diminishes the immersion in the world. Although I see why it can't play all the time as you'll spend hours happily exploring the world and even if it were a 20 minute loop....It would probably start to driveBelieve the hype. It's really a crazy world with a lot to do. The weapon breaking system never annoyed me. Only lacking I really felt was a lack of the Zelda music that really kind of diminishes the immersion in the world. Although I see why it can't play all the time as you'll spend hours happily exploring the world and even if it were a 20 minute loop....It would probably start to drive you crazy. There's also a serious lack of dungeons, enemies, and bosses...but the game is still unreal in so many dimensions that it can be overlooked. I couldn't say 10, but games of this magnitude are relatively unprecedented so I say it deserves a solid 9.… Expand
  51. sourpatchy
    Aug 5, 2017
    10
    Absolutely a joke that over 1000 people made a negative review of this game out of some petty spite for Nintendo. this is the best game in the last decade, perhaps ever. The visuals are stunning the game play masterful and deep, the adventure, unparalleled. you are doing yourself a disservice if you never play this masterpiece.
  52. SirMeowsAlot349
    Aug 8, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game i have ever played! The open world in this game kicks every other game to dust! There are so many things to do and places to discover! Get this game!… Expand
  53. riverkev95
    Aug 8, 2017
    10
    Este juego es simplemente maravilloso, no hay mundo abierto en la actualidad que se le compare a la viveza que este juego presenta...
    ¡Simplemente el mejor juego del año!
  54. TheCatalyst
    Aug 15, 2017
    10
    This game blows me away with how it makes exploring fun. I thought I was tired of open world games, but this one somehow makes me want to explore, see whats over that hill or how to get what's out in the distance. Loved the little bursts of stories from the memories (last memory is awesome) and I love how they changed up the usual Zelda formula, but it still felt like Zelda. A wonderfulThis game blows me away with how it makes exploring fun. I thought I was tired of open world games, but this one somehow makes me want to explore, see whats over that hill or how to get what's out in the distance. Loved the little bursts of stories from the memories (last memory is awesome) and I love how they changed up the usual Zelda formula, but it still felt like Zelda. A wonderful game. Used the screenshot button a little too much, the game is gorgeous, not the best graphics, but just beautifully done. And those subtle quick interludes of well-crafted music--fantastic. Play this game.… Expand
  55. Mattcritic1133
    Aug 11, 2017
    9
    So. I tried this game NEVER playing a Zelda game, (I probably checked the demo of twilight princess in E3) and never in my life I expected this thing. The first part of the game shut Me up, because of it's beautiful, and colorful world. When the story wanted to progress in a game, I wouldn't do the objective and try to do something before a part of the story progressed. That is what firstSo. I tried this game NEVER playing a Zelda game, (I probably checked the demo of twilight princess in E3) and never in my life I expected this thing. The first part of the game shut Me up, because of it's beautiful, and colorful world. When the story wanted to progress in a game, I wouldn't do the objective and try to do something before a part of the story progressed. That is what first caught my attention when i bought the game. It was that feeling of real life, and how the game lets you go your own path.
    The pacing of the game kinda overwhelmed me at first, -because almost every other game wants you to do what they tell you- but after playing for 3 or so hours, I felt like I was actually in a quest to actually DO something. The atmosphere of the game was almost like people, it looks beautiful and cheerful, but when you find out the truth, the world will never be the same in your eyes. And THAT'S what i call true immersion. It's not about how much the game makes you do in real life, or how the actions of the character have to feel important. It's that connection between the character and you, how the world around you makes you feel. What YOU BELIEVE IN!

    In the Arc of the story was where my 10/10 was gone, though. I've seen reviews that only because of one thing they hate the game, "BUT" -And i quote but- it did make me feel a bit empty on story. It feels like most of the developer's heart was put into immersion, and not story. I say this because, I know I'm not a Zelda fanatic , but the story wasn't something that made you feel a great emotion, sure it had it's charms, like the whole Zora arc, or putting the pieces of the backstory back together. But it doesn't make you FEEL anything big, like when you play Outlast, you came in as a reporter trying to get a scoop because this guy told him some weird stuff was happening, and he comes out DEVASTATED trying to fight for his life, and you feel the pain of everything that is going on, and when you piece everything together and you get that, "wait, what?" moment, it's over. But getting back to the subject, the story didn't make anything different in the Zelda franchise. (and YES I know i sound like a hypocrite for saying i never played Zelda, but i have seen walkthroughs or let's plays, so please don't expose me...)

    The gameplay felt like dark souls in a weird matter. It felt like every move you made you made in dark souls, and that doesn't mean it's horrible now. The main reason i liked BOTW was because of the weapon breaking system. I seriously don't know why people hate it, I know it can take away your best sword, but i makes you think fast, and it always makes you be careful with what you use. (Like if you were fighting a monster horde with a damaged sword it really catches you off guard.)

    On gameplay, i would do a 10/10. In immersion and what the game was aiming for, 10/10. And in story, I would do a 8.5/10.

    Remember that this is all MY opinion, and I don't know what your opinion is or not. Thanks for reading, and may the Triforce be with us.    … Expand
  56. jelp09
    Sep 11, 2017
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have finished the game, all 120 shrines and entire main quest + memories, did not get all of the korok seeds.

    The game is great but a solid 7/10 and not 10/10. As others have stated the breakable weapons and cooking become chores after awhile, but this is not game-breaking.

    The worst part of this game is the enemies make no sense at all. I've been killed more times by Lizalfos, Bokoblins, and Lynels than EVERY Ganon sub-boss and final boss combined. It should not be this way. Ganon and sub-bosses should not be way easier than garden variety enemies. Major flaw in the game that I really don't like. When I first encountered a Lynel I died 42 times over the course of 3.5 hours before finally beating it. One Lynel! I think all of the sub bosses and final boss took me maybe 40-60 minutes combined and I died maybe 10-15 times overall.

    For those who say the world feels empty- it is supposed to be empty!!! Calamity Ganon destroyed most of the world 100 years ago when Link wakes up at the start of the game!! The overall atmosphere of the game is beautiful. You feel alone, weak, and overwhelmed by a massive gorgeous world. Gerudo wasteland + desert feels like a desert. Scorching hot during the day and freezing cold at night. Death Mountain area / Goron City / the mines are so well done. Again, you feel the heat and fire. And I love the original NES Zelda Level 9 music that plays in the Goron mine areas and Death Mountain trails, and Gorons hum along to it at times. Subtle touch and really well placed. Lake Hylia area is beautiful with the massive bridge. Faron region feels like a steamy jungle. Hebra and other snowy regions are bleak frozen tundras and mountains. You feel like you're at the edge of the world. Zora's Domain is beautiful, that's all that needs to be said. Hyrule Castle feels massive as it should. Best iteration of the castle yet. Overall the environments in this game are jaw dropping.

    The music- yes I would love better background music. But it adds to the sense of loneliness that is the overall theme of the game. The music inside divine beasts is really good. It gets louder and more intense as you progress which adds to the excitement.

    Overall I give it a 7/10 due to the nonsensical enemy difficulties compared to sub-boss Ganons and final boss Ganon, weapons system, and the lack of proper dungeons is annoying. 120 shrines is excessive and tedious at times. Not a perfect game by any means but it's a lot better than 90% of the junk out there.    … Expand
  57. westkent
    Aug 18, 2017
    9
    Breath of the wild is far from the perfect game, but yet it is so damn good that all of its flaws could not bring this game down. This game takes you on an adventure through the greatest world in video games, every mountain shows you a fascinating view and every area creates a brand new atmosphere. The music while hard to notice at times, really shine when it needs to. The game play isBreath of the wild is far from the perfect game, but yet it is so damn good that all of its flaws could not bring this game down. This game takes you on an adventure through the greatest world in video games, every mountain shows you a fascinating view and every area creates a brand new atmosphere. The music while hard to notice at times, really shine when it needs to. The game play is rewarding and satisfying and the story although considered average by many fits perfectly with the narrative and the need of the game. This truly feels like and adventure and journey that I have never had in any other game and is truly deserving of its praises.… Expand
  58. cocacolam
    Aug 19, 2017
    10
    Super fun enjoyable open world game without bloods splatting over my screen!

    My 5 years old son really loves this game, and i'm blessed that i am able to pass down the passion on video game to my child with this game. At least i can share the same experience of how Ocarina of Time amaze me back then. Breath of the Wild wasn't the most challenging game i've ever play, it's weirdly    Super fun enjoyable open world game without bloods splatting over my screen!

    My 5 years old son really loves this game, and i'm blessed that i am able to pass down the passion on video game to my child with this game. At least i can share the same experience of how Ocarina of Time amaze me back then.

    Breath of the Wild wasn't the most challenging game i've ever play, it's weirdly satisfying other senses. Very well designed. Just awesome!    … Expand
  59. Snowertx64
    Sep 2, 2017
    10
    Sorry for taking me almost 5 months to write this

    Breath of the wild is the best game in the history of the gaming

    Do not ask just enjoy it

    The reason why I do not specify it is the same as all the others

    And it's the same reason you're competing against oot or a link to the past
  60. SonicPopcorn106
    Aug 18, 2017
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. The combat and game play are addicting, the story is very good in my opinion. I love doing the shrines, the puzzles are very addicting in them. The only thing I can complain about is the rain. Since the game relies on climbing, this is a real downer. When it rains, you can't climb. I'm not taking away a point because you can pass time by the fire andOne of the best games I've ever played. The combat and game play are addicting, the story is very good in my opinion. I love doing the shrines, the puzzles are very addicting in them. The only thing I can complain about is the rain. Since the game relies on climbing, this is a real downer. When it rains, you can't climb. I'm not taking away a point because you can pass time by the fire and speed up the weather. Very good game in my opinion, maybe the best Zelda games of all time!… Expand
  61. kingchessgaming
    Aug 19, 2017
    10
    This game is awesome. huge open world good soundtrack and although the graphics aren't good the aesthetic is amazing. The brittle weapon system although annoying makes you really have to strategically think about how to approach situations.
  62. Immu222
    Sep 17, 2017
    10
    Just stunning!! The best open world games i have ever played yet. My very 1st game to purchase and I am so Happy that i am glad my favorite game franchisee "Legend of Zelda" came out with a BANG.
  63. LinkZer0
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    Este es un juego muy trabajado ya sea en paisaje, ambiente, música, propósito (y con esto me refiero a el propósito que se le da cada elemento del juego mientras vas por hyrule), gráficos e historia, es una pena que muchos hallan votado puntajes tan bajo solo por que a ellos no les gusto y quieren rebajar el total a su gusto.
    Sin duda Zelda: Breath of The Wild te muestra desde que    Este es un juego muy trabajado ya sea en paisaje, ambiente, música, propósito (y con esto me refiero a el propósito que se le da cada elemento del juego mientras vas por hyrule), gráficos e historia, es una pena que muchos hallan votado puntajes tan bajo solo por que a ellos no les gusto y quieren rebajar el total a su gusto.
    Sin duda Zelda: Breath of The Wild te muestra desde que comienza un gran mapa lleno de naturaleza que puedes explorar a tu antojo, y lo mejor es que no te aburres de hacerlo ya que con cada paso que das encuentras una misión que hacer (y no me refiero a que un npc te la da, si no que tu te pones esa meta) haciendo que el gameplay dure cuanto tu quieras y aun así no pierdas el hilo de la trama, sin duda esta entrega de la saga se ah ganado un lugar en el corazón de mucho y es por esto y razones que ni yo mismo entiendo que este juego me a encantado.    … Expand
  64. HorusVenus1210
    Mar 18, 2018
    10
    Es un juego que no tiene peros... Todo es majestuoso uno nunca se aburre de explorar y dan ganas de ir hasta el último rincón.
  65. PlatinumGamer
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    From enormous hot deserts, to green plains, to populated rain forests, to cold tundras, to destroyed villages, there is a gigantic world for you to explore in this game. You have a variety of weapons you must find, and a huge variety of enemies. You'll always be surprised when you turn on the Switch and enter this beautiful world Nintendo has created. From the moment I started, to theFrom enormous hot deserts, to green plains, to populated rain forests, to cold tundras, to destroyed villages, there is a gigantic world for you to explore in this game. You have a variety of weapons you must find, and a huge variety of enemies. You'll always be surprised when you turn on the Switch and enter this beautiful world Nintendo has created. From the moment I started, to the moment I beat the final boss, this game has fascinated me, and will continue to do so for many years to come...… Expand
  66. sooper_walrus
    Aug 29, 2017
    9
    Breath of the Wild is an incredibly ambitious open-world, gameplay-driven adventure. Forget everything you knew about the Legend of Zelda franchise. This title is a departure from what has defined Zelda games for decades, and you will not be disappointed by the fleshed out open-air world it has to offer. Visually, it is stunning, and you will most likely find yourself stopping to takeBreath of the Wild is an incredibly ambitious open-world, gameplay-driven adventure. Forget everything you knew about the Legend of Zelda franchise. This title is a departure from what has defined Zelda games for decades, and you will not be disappointed by the fleshed out open-air world it has to offer. Visually, it is stunning, and you will most likely find yourself stopping to take screenshots every time the sun sets. It's gameplay is fast, smooth, and perfectly responsive, immersing you into combat situations. You may be slightly let down if you are a fan of the more story-driven Zelda titles such as Skyward Sword and Twilight Princess, since the story in Breath of the Wild is presented in a much more subtle fashion; but I assure you, every other aspect of this game is pure magic, and will draw you in for hundreds of hours.… Expand
  67. Retro_indepecat
    Aug 30, 2017
    10
    It's THE masterpiece of that industry, BUT: MORE MAIN MISSIONS AND MORE MUSIC, PLEASE! It's what I miss from this game... but yes, after more than 115 hours of game, I can say what I said, it's THE masterpiece of that industry.
  68. omega-point
    Sep 1, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I waited a while to try and put in a level headed review - if I reviewed it in March or April I would have said 12/10 and been totally un-objective. Still though, overall the game is great and deserves a 9 or 9.5 since most my complaints are trivial and I haven't had this much fun with a game in years.

    Let's start with the bad:

    - Very little replayability. The master quest is a nice addition, and we can wait on the next batch of DLC, but since you arent developing different builds or skill trees like other RPGs, the variety in playing the game is limited to which direction you head at first, but there are no new surprises if you played it through the first time.

    - Minor frame rate drops, but almost entirely fixed by patches

    - Dungeons are underwhelming. Unmemorable, but cool ideas in their structure. If the interactivity could be developed into a longer dungeon experience (like the Stone Temple in Majora's Mask) then they would be much better

    - No/very few big items later in the game. Sure there is the master sword and Hylian shield, and the slate upgrades, and the armour... but the lack of unique items or runes for the slate after the plateau reduced the amount of continuous gameplay evolution that most zelda games are iconic for

    Decent things that have been done better elsewhere:

    - Weapon system was limited. I am a BIG fan of the breaking weapons mechanic, especially since it made me use a huge variety of equipment. That being said, no repair/reinforce system, and no ability to upgrade (seriously, with all the materials out there and the fact that there is ALREADY an armour upgrade system and they didn't expand it to weapons?!). Dark Cloud and Dark Cloud 2 still hold the benchmark for weapon durability.

    - Voice acting (english version). Most were fine but Zelda was inconsistent and not great at times.

    - Story. I like that it was subtle and had to be searched out. I wish Ganondorf was more fleshed out than just "evil entity". That being said, motivations were clear and, well, motivating.

    - Enemies. They were constant throughout as far as variety and difficulty (which scaled to the character). There was a slight change by area (lizalfos were electric in desert, ice in snowy areas, firey in death mountain, etc.) but some unique area-specific ones would have been nice.

    Great things that deserve the praise:

    Design. Its breathtaking and diverse and beautiful.

    Weather mechanics. An entire area can be completely different pending the weather. The restriction on climbing with rain makes you explore new options

    Climbing/Hang gliding is the best innovation and implementation of such a great idea in an open world game. No restrictions, plenty of vantage areas, and rewarding outcomes. It has changed the game.

    Physics and Combat. It rewards skilled play and smart thinking. There are unique solutions and the game embraces the engine, not trying to restrict the player from any loopholes and instead embracing them.

    World building. The villages, environments, characters, side quests, and easter eggs are all so well fleshed out, diverse, and engaging. No fetch or escort quests.

    Music. Its subtle but very fitting. It fits the game perfectly.

    Gameplay: almost flawless. Despite the aforementioned frame-rate drops, you know that if you're getting hit/hurt/falling/failing/dying then you are the one at fault. No blaming glitches here.

    Over all: The experience of playing this game through the first time is a feeling I can only describe as all the best parts of the best games I know: The "Zelda" balance of A Link to the Past, the open world wonder of Fallout/TES, the exploration vibe of Wind Waker, the physics of Little Big Planet, the combat difficulty emulating Dark Souls (at least in master mode), and the polish of Bioshock. 10/10 for fun I had, 9/10 for an objective review.    … Expand
  69. thecleansing0
    Sep 2, 2017
    10
    i was never into the Zelda series before Breath of the Wild, and i think this game is amazing for anyone, despite your knowledge on Zelda. this game has intrigued me to learn more about Zeldas history and play the other games of the series. it has wonderful graphics that are a mix of toony and realistic, and amazing game play that is really smooth. challenging bosses and fun enemies,i was never into the Zelda series before Breath of the Wild, and i think this game is amazing for anyone, despite your knowledge on Zelda. this game has intrigued me to learn more about Zeldas history and play the other games of the series. it has wonderful graphics that are a mix of toony and realistic, and amazing game play that is really smooth. challenging bosses and fun enemies, extremely emotional backstory, you truly get attached to these characters . this game truly makes you feel as if you're living it in Links shoes. this game is everything i have ever wanted in a video game, the huge open world that you can explore every inch of! its not a hand-holding type game at all, which i love. you could go straight to the final boss with a tree branch as a weapon if you wanted to. overall, this game is fantastic and i recommend it to anyone who has the chance
    the only downsides I've experienced were some of the motion controls, and some of the voice acting, but even then, it doesn't effect the game for me in the slightest, i still think this game is perfect and everybody should have a chance to play it.    … Expand
  70. IBARRAN
    Sep 3, 2017
    10
    Voy a ser claro es el primer zelda que juego, pero creo que puedo opinar que es un zelda muy completo con horas y horas de entretenimiento con mucha variedad con un mapa que esta vivo de verdad y no esta puesto por poner, la única pega que le puedo sacar es que no creo que hubiera costado nada poner un poco mas de historia y mas voz a los personajes pero aun así creo que es un 10 de 10
  71. BMO
    Sep 4, 2017
    9
    A fantastic open world game that doesn't try to impose on you when you start to explore. it's hard to put into words the experience I've had with the game. The visuals are nice, and each area has it's own distinct feel to it. The only issue is the frame dips that occur only occasionally. The lack of musical soundtrack only adds to the atmosphere of exploration, with the melodies changingA fantastic open world game that doesn't try to impose on you when you start to explore. it's hard to put into words the experience I've had with the game. The visuals are nice, and each area has it's own distinct feel to it. The only issue is the frame dips that occur only occasionally. The lack of musical soundtrack only adds to the atmosphere of exploration, with the melodies changing depending on the situation. The biggest gripe to be had with the game is the content masked behind the paywall of amiibo's, in addition to the fact that you may not get what you paid for for days, as it's a random chance if you get the amiibo exclusive weapons/gear. In addition, although the game doesn't require any grinding, for the completionists, farming the dragons to acquire star fragments is extremely tedious, as many armor sets require them to upgrade. I'll end this review by stating I look forward to the DLC coming at the end of the year.… Expand
  72. StrickenLoki92
    Feb 8, 2022
    8
    It is a very good game but I have some complaints, regarding the core mechanics this game nails it, traversing the world and the freedom that you have doing so, combat, cooking, crafting, enemies all of that is perfect, but what does make this game not perfect? THE STORY AND THE WORLD, first and most important the story its pretty neat but it's not great nor memorable (The only memorableIt is a very good game but I have some complaints, regarding the core mechanics this game nails it, traversing the world and the freedom that you have doing so, combat, cooking, crafting, enemies all of that is perfect, but what does make this game not perfect? THE STORY AND THE WORLD, first and most important the story its pretty neat but it's not great nor memorable (The only memorable or important parts is the begging, the end and the zora's domain, heck you can even skip everything in between and go directly for Ganon's head in your first hour and complete the game) very few characters have little to no background for many of them (Little background: The champions, No background: every other character pivotal or semi important to the story) regarding the world that was the biggest let down for me starting with thing to do, yes there are some secondary quest and hidden quest but for a world so big and so fun to traverse those do not make up for it, there's only like 3 villages and some camps around the map everything else is filled with mindless shrines and korok seeds for me that was the biggest mis opportunity, finding bosses or high level enemies in open areas instead of a cool dungeon (Zelda style, a linear dungeon like Skyrim's would be pretty bad for zelda's genre) with a secondary mission and a reward attached to it; But thanks to that Im really hyped for BOTW 2 I strongly believe the sequel is going to be FAR superior that the first game they have a very big room for improvement story wise and world wise. P.S I didn't played the extra DLC maybe it has more story but if a game's core story depends on DLC I don't want nothing to do with it.… Expand
  73. nitorita
    Dec 16, 2020
    9
    In an era dominated by open-world RPGs that recycle the same side quest-filled exploration formula popularized by Skyrim, Breath of the Wild stands out by offering simplistic combat combined with a picturesque world. This game takes a hands-off approach by allowing the player to pave their own path in the world.

    Being able to climb virtually anything and having access to every upgrade    In an era dominated by open-world RPGs that recycle the same side quest-filled exploration formula popularized by Skyrim, Breath of the Wild stands out by offering simplistic combat combined with a picturesque world. This game takes a hands-off approach by allowing the player to pave their own path in the world.

    Being able to climb virtually anything and having access to every upgrade within the first hour or two, you have the freedom to travel anywhere. You get absorbed into this world and it is hard to put your finger on why. The raw feel of the game and the simple nature of it is refreshing. Interactions with NPCs in the world feel natural as well. And even when it doesn't feel like you are doing much, time flies without you noticing. You truly get a serious case of "one more minute" as you play this game.

    This game emphasizes engaging exploration while slimming out the fat of complex RPG mechanics that other games squeeze in to extend game time. Never have I once played a game where the goal is to simply explore and find something new around every corner. This game is meant to be enjoyed at your own pace.

    Now, one thing to keep in mind is that if you want to maximize your enjoyment of this game, resist the urge to split off from the main quest until you've unlocked the Camera upgrade. I personally split off at the very first instant that I could and did not do that, and by the time I explored the entire map and returned back to do so, all of the features introduced by the main quest became obsolete and I missed out on a massive portion of the game.

    In terms of where this game plainly falls flat, it would be in difficulty scaling. In the beginning, your curiosity gets the better of you as you roam all over the world trying to discover every nook and cranny. However, eventually this gets old as most locations in the world are unnecessary for progression and don't offer anything particularly incentivizing to promote further exploration, and the monsters and items don't factor in your time played, so they tend to be pointless in the later game.

    Overall, Breath of the Wild introduces a unique approach to open-world games that is initially incredibly addictive, but there is much more room for improvement for the world that Nintendo could have easily capitalized on. This game is realistically more like an 8.5, but I've given it a 9 simply because of how unique it was.    … Expand
  74. mebmc
    Sep 9, 2017
    10
    this the best zelda game to date its engine is great the opening area is fantastic as far as opening areas go and i lack the words to explain how much i love this game
  75. pfz09
    Sep 10, 2017
    10
    I like this game, not only because I am a Zelda fan; It's because the big map and all the possibilities it gives to you. You can make your own legend!
    Thanks Nintendo for this hours of fun.
  76. JayTheZoomster
    Sep 10, 2017
    8
    This game is, without a doubt, the best Zelda game since arguably, ever. This game features a sprawling world, fantastic visuals, a heartbreaking story, and one of the best experiences in gaming. The first area, the "great plateau" acts as this games tutorial but it is far from that as it is a rather a preview of what's to come as it is a sprawling landscape with multiple environments keptThis game is, without a doubt, the best Zelda game since arguably, ever. This game features a sprawling world, fantastic visuals, a heartbreaking story, and one of the best experiences in gaming. The first area, the "great plateau" acts as this games tutorial but it is far from that as it is a rather a preview of what's to come as it is a sprawling landscape with multiple environments kept into a tiny circle. It teaches the player what to do without forcing them to do it and only makes you do four things to leave. And once you do leave, oh boy it's fantastic, There are 120 shrines, 70 side quests and 900 korok seeds. Along with a main story that will have you trekking through the vast world and boarding Divine Beasts which basically act as this game's dungeons. And my oh my are they fantastically designed. They, along the open world itself, force you to make use of your environment to solve the puzzles and finish the dungeon. The shrines act like this too but are usually 1-4 room mini dungeons and I love those just as much. I'm 103 shrines in and still love everything about hunting them down and solving the puzzle for a spirit orb. It's just so satisfying!

    However, amidst my praises are a few shortcomings, the game has a ton of places that are very long and open, namely the desert and the snowy mountains. And while they aren't completely empty, with shrines and side quests, they still feel like they drag. The music in this game is also not nearly as great as previous titles, even if it is still pretty solid. There are too many "test of strength" shrines. Seriously, there are 20 of those. Dial it back Nintendo. And lastly, it rains too damn much in this game, I like that you can't climb while it rains, it adds realism but my God I want to at least progress and it's hard when I have to sit and wait for the rain to stop.

    My very last complaint would have to be centered around Link himself, Link is usually meant to be the "link" between the player and the game, hence his name, but in this game his name is actually Link and you can't name him. While I know this was done so that they could use voice acting, I still feel like he doesn't feel like a link between us anymore. And if they were going to make him a straight up character, he should've at least talked. Some of the other Champions don't have a lot of character development either but I hope that's fixed in future DLC.

    Overall, this game is a strong 8/10. One of the best games I've played and definitely the best Zelda game I've played. If you haven't played the game yet--what are you doing?    … Expand
  77. meloquem
    Sep 11, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This might be one of the best game I've ever played. Having said that, there are things I missed that could've made it the all-time greatest.

    1. Cutscenes. They could've explored characters a lot more than they did. The game is beautiful. The scenarios, the artwork, the lore, everything. But there's an unnecessary shallowness in the story that could've been prevented by just a few more script lines. I just finished the game and, though I loved the entire 100-hour-experience, I really felt that there was something missing after the final fight with Ganon. My feeling was "Is it really over...?". I know storylines have never been the core of Zelda games, but after all this game offers you, it deserved a bigger ending. Definitely a longer script would make it memorable. And by longer I don't mean just throw in a bunch of words as they did in Skyward Sword. It's more about timing and build ups. Take Shadow of Colossus as an example.

    2. Cooking system. Holy **** No need for explanation. If you've played this game, you know what I'm talking about. I can take the whole having-to-open-inventory-to-change-bow-when-it-breaks but the cooking system really needs some polishing.

    3. Over-rewarding beginning. I understand why they give you every important tool you'll need in the first hour of gameplay. I think it is amazing they managed to pull off an entire world where you can solve hundreds of situations in different ways from the start. I really love the experiment of a truly open world where the things you have don't really matter and I know they've put so much effort into details. BUT I feel that if they've done it differently, I'd feel more rewarded throughout the game. In the Plateau, I didn't even get to enjoy the magnet (which is amazing, by the way) when I got it. It was like "oh, ok, bombs", "oh, right, water freezing power". Come on, all those skills are amazing and I feel they're taken for granted because the game doesn't even make you need them first. Made me feel like a spoiled kid that doesn't really appreciate his toys because he just keeps getting more. My idea? Just imagine: four extra main quests that would give you each of the main tools (same dynamic of the Divine Beasts storyline). While you don't have them, you'd wander the world normally. Found a wall that needs explosives and have no bomb arrows? Well, better go solve the Sheikah bomb quest storyline. Found a shrine that needs magnets? Tahl Mahol would say: "You who sets foot on this shrine, come back when you've got the ****ing magnet you **** Or he could say nothing. You could try to solve the puzzle, fail, and then just leave a marker on your map for when you have the tools you need. This would make people strive more and give them a higher sense of accomplishment, which is the entire point of an open world game IMHO. Not to mention it would make you wander through the same places differently every time you got a new item, which is a recurring great experience in most Zelda games.

    4. Diversity. I ACKNOWLEDGE THE COMPLEXITY AND RICHNESS OF THIS GAME'S ENVIRONMENT. I know it has so much in it. And that is why I can't understand why they didn't design a wider variety of enemies and shrines. Why the same Bokobins in different colors throughout the entire world? Why not a wooden-made shrine in the Secret Forest? I know it's an art direction choice and not laziness but, come on, there are 120 shrines. Overall, I feel the uniqueness of the BOTW landscapes and its tiny details overshadows the living things of its world.

    TL;DR: In many ways, you can say BOTW takes Zelda and open-world games to another level. It is a great game. But some aspects of it are so great that makes you wonder why others aren't as well.    … Expand
  78. UnknownMight
    Nov 21, 2018
    9
    The game is great but not a 10 for me unfortunate, it's because there is never a climax. You explore the world and eventually all things come to an end, it's like watching a show where enemies gradually just die. I miss the WOW moments from past Zelda and the sensation of having been through a lot after walking out of big dungeons.
    Pros:
    - Open World: HUGE world with great sense of    The game is great but not a 10 for me unfortunate, it's because there is never a climax. You explore the world and eventually all things come to an end, it's like watching a show where enemies gradually just die. I miss the WOW moments from past Zelda and the sensation of having been through a lot after walking out of big dungeons.
    Pros:
    - Open World: HUGE world with great sense of exploration
    - Great combat system, which amplies the DLC a lot
    - fun mini puzzles

    Cons:
    - complete lack of anything spectacular: From the dull story to underwhelming dungeons. If you are looking to drop your jaws you are wrong here
    - Rewards are not rewards: getting heart pieces is fine but the player will soon realize all chests just contain a consumable that don't last til morning    … Expand
  79. DarkFox1111
    Sep 13, 2017
    10
    i have the wii u version of the game and i loved it (and i know that the switch port is even better so if u think about getting this game, get it on switch), when i started playing the game i was a little scared if it wouldn't live up to the hype but oh boy it did, i few in love with the game and there are so many new mechanics that now i wish were on every zelda game from now on. Ii have the wii u version of the game and i loved it (and i know that the switch port is even better so if u think about getting this game, get it on switch), when i started playing the game i was a little scared if it wouldn't live up to the hype but oh boy it did, i few in love with the game and there are so many new mechanics that now i wish were on every zelda game from now on. I showed this game for a friend that never played a Zelda before, now he will buy a switch and Zelda BOTW will be his first game so... just one tip, go, get it, like right now, cause this game is awesome and became my favorite game instantly.
    PS: the game has some flaws of couse but the game is amazing and still deserves a 10 even with these mistakes    … Expand
  80. wangweixun
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    Is there any reason not to give GOTW 10/10? This is one of my ATFs and the only reason why I bought Switch. Haven't played any other game on Switch since then.
  81. shadow773
    Oct 26, 2017
    10
    This is the best game I've played in long a while... no if's, and's or but's. Finally, a game where Zelda is the main focus... where she actually feels like one of the most powerful people in the game... on par with Link and Ganon.

    if you have a nintendo switch, it is a shame if you do not play this game.
  82. vanillabarsad
    Sep 14, 2017
    10
    ridiculous game that redefine the concept of exploration. it just does it right. they know what they are doing. they know how to do it. you see something, you want to go there, it's fun to go there and you always got a reward when you arrive. just perfect.
  83. Savio6
    Sep 14, 2017
    10
    It is a awesome game! it has a great gameplay: good combat, weapons to collect items to craft. Also the map is vast with many dungeons and quests to solve. You are free to choose the paths and quests you will take. I really do recommend this game!
  84. Epiktasis
    Sep 15, 2017
    10
    I've played the odd Zelda game here and there but I wouldn't consider myself a die hard fan. That said, this is the best game I've played all year.

    Such a remarkable and adventurous game that is so understated when compared with other AAA titles. Very minimal music and a story that takes time, care and exploration to unlock and figure out. By far the most immersive game I've played    I've played the odd Zelda game here and there but I wouldn't consider myself a die hard fan. That said, this is the best game I've played all year.

    Such a remarkable and adventurous game that is so understated when compared with other AAA titles. Very minimal music and a story that takes time, care and exploration to unlock and figure out. By far the most immersive game I've played in a long time.

    So magical. You get lost in the world nintendo has carefully crafted. It puts the flashiness and inconsistent construction of other open world games to shame.

    I look forward to more adventures with Link.    … Expand
  85. JannePlaysGames
    Sep 16, 2017
    10
    The game is just perfect. There is so much you can do, you can find and solve shrines, collect korok seeds, complete side quests, defeat enemies, the story is good, the graphics are ok, its just amazing how good this game is.
  86. Anybody45
    Sep 17, 2017
    9
    He jugado 170 horas ha este juego en switch y esta es mi opinión de él:

    Si tienes una switch o una wii U y te gusta la exploración y los puzzles, TIENES QUE TENER ESTE JUEGO. puntos buenos: +Mundo abierto inmenso, repleto de secretos y de desafíos, muy carismático y con un arte muy agradable que recuerda a las películas del estudio japonés studio Ghibli pese a las limitantes    He jugado 170 horas ha este juego en switch y esta es mi opinión de él:

    Si tienes una switch o una wii U y te gusta la exploración y los puzzles, TIENES QUE TENER ESTE JUEGO.

    puntos buenos:
    +Mundo abierto inmenso, repleto de secretos y de desafíos, muy carismático y con un arte muy agradable que recuerda a las películas del estudio japonés studio Ghibli pese a las limitantes técnicas del wii U.
    +Dificultad correcta (ni muy fácil ni muy difícil) y que te obliga a explorar y a progresar como jugador.
    +Banda sonora inmersiva y muy variada.
    +Santuarios (dungeons) principales y secundarios muy buenos y con grandes recompensas.
    +Inteigencia artificial de enemigos sobresaliente.
    +Repertorio de armas/ropas/herramientas inmenso.
    +Narrativa de la historia principal muy entretenida e inteligente.
    +Muchísima rejugabilidad.
    +Personajes carismáticos.
    +Sistema de combate muy pulido y complejo y aun así accesible para los novatos.

    puntos malos:
    -30 frames por segundo con caídas ocasionales a 20 (menos frecuentes en la versión de Switch).
    -Jefe final un poco decepcionante en cuanto a gameplay.
    -Una pequeña pero no insignificante minoría de los santuarios opcionales es idéntica (unos iguales a los otros).
    -la versión de la Switch es casi idéntica gráficamente a la de wii U pese a ser una consola mucho más potente.    … Expand
  87. Doesntmatter88
    Sep 17, 2017
    10
    I cannot overstate the impact this game has had on me as its done too much. Truth is the game industry has become so focused on game balancing, server stability, marketing and having enough ga,e hours stuffed into a package they have forgotten about the fact that video games need to be fun above all things. I think Zelda is a reminder of that important golden rule of game design. AI cannot overstate the impact this game has had on me as its done too much. Truth is the game industry has become so focused on game balancing, server stability, marketing and having enough ga,e hours stuffed into a package they have forgotten about the fact that video games need to be fun above all things. I think Zelda is a reminder of that important golden rule of game design. A fmatastiv, colorful adventure with hours of honest fun and exploration and my game of the year.… Expand
  88. rokorky07
    Sep 18, 2017
    9
    Como gran fan de la saga he de decir que es de los mejores The Legend of Zelda que he jugado en mi vida, y no solo eso sino de los mejores juegos que eh jugado en mi vida. No obstante no considero que sea un juego de 10 y explicare por qué.
    Este The Legend of Zelda rompe con todos los esquemas que hemos ido viendo a lo largo de las últimas entregas de la saga, en mi opinión el 90% de los    Como gran fan de la saga he de decir que es de los mejores The Legend of Zelda que he jugado en mi vida, y no solo eso sino de los mejores juegos que eh jugado en mi vida. No obstante no considero que sea un juego de 10 y explicare por qué.
    Este The Legend of Zelda rompe con todos los esquemas que hemos ido viendo a lo largo de las últimas entregas de la saga, en mi opinión el 90% de los cambio acertados. Lo que más me gusta de este título es como Nintendo ha ultimado hasta el más mínimo detalle del juego, desde el efecto del fuego, rayo, etc. Con cada objeto del reino hasta las conversaciones con los personajes del juego que varían incluso dependiendo del clima que haga, de si está lloviendo o no, etc. Como gran seguidor de esta saga me siento muy satisfecho con el trabajo realizado y orgullo de poder decir que esto es un título de The Legend of Zelda. No obstante soy un jugador que da mucho importancia a la historio de los videojuegos y a como se narra y e de decir que aquí es donde el titulo mea decepcionado un poco. Aunque este The Legend of Zelda tiene detrás una historia increíble, creo que no se ha sacado todo el provecho que se podía y esto viene dado por el hecho de venir explicada mediante recuerdos. Desde mi punto de vista aunque la terminación y el resultado de este método son muy bueno no saca todo su potencial, no un potencial digno de la magnífica historia que se está narrando. Si es cierto que el hecho de haber pasado 100 años desde el cataclismo hace que a cada rincón que llegas del reino te dé la sensación de haber llegado tarde, de que todo lo malo va un paso por delante de ti y de que nunca veras como fue en su momento el reino de Hyrule, lleno de vida y zonas increíbles por descubrir. Esto es algo que te hace sentir mucha empatía por los personajes del juego y por los protagonistas del mismo y te sumerge en el dolor que hubo tras el cataclismo y de lo mal que lo paso la gente del reino y las distintas tribus con la perdida de todo como se conocía. Sin embargo al mismo tiempo este gran punto a favor es uno en contra ya que no te deja sentir al 100% la frustración de Zelda, el dolor del rey por presionar a su hija sin quedarle más remedio, no te deja vivir esta historia al mismo tiempo que trascurría lo cual hace que al mismo tiempo que es muy atractiva sea como in alcanzable, como si te la mostraran a través de un cristal sabiendo que nunca vas a poder experimentarla. Y para mí, aquí, es donde este The Legend of Zelda flaquea y pierde mi 10.
    He de decir que al terminar la historia este me decepciono y me dejó como un vacío que me hacía pensar “acabo de jugar a uno de los mejores juegos de la historia pero al pasármelo me he dado cuenta de me falta algo” y ese algo era meterse de lleno en el pasado y en la historia de Link, Zelda y los 4 elegidos, incluso del mismísimo Ganon el cual me parece un personaje fundamental en la saga del cual en las últimas entregas propiciaba una gran empatía hacia el jugador cada vez que contaba su historia y daba los motivos de por qué hacia lo que hacía pero, aquí se resume a un ser maligno que no tiene ni una frase en el título y fue otra gran decepción.
    Como fan de la saga solo puedo decir que es un grandísimo juego con grandes novedades, con cada detalle cuidado y pulido por sus creadores, con miles de sorpresas increíbles y sentimientos. En mi lista se coloca segundo por detrás de mi The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time y aunque no un 10 se merece mi 9.0, un juego del cual me siento muy orgulloso.    … Expand
  89. Artoriaswolf
    Sep 18, 2017
    10
    I'm sure this game will become a miliar stone of The videoludic scenario.Everything is brilliant,from The vast open-world structure to sound effects and magical landscapes wievs.Longevity is a strong feature and this title offers us a great number of hours,from The main quest to the free exploration.It lacks a bit of difficulty but this is overcame thanks to The hard mode.Another problemI'm sure this game will become a miliar stone of The videoludic scenario.Everything is brilliant,from The vast open-world structure to sound effects and magical landscapes wievs.Longevity is a strong feature and this title offers us a great number of hours,from The main quest to the free exploration.It lacks a bit of difficulty but this is overcame thanks to The hard mode.Another problem could be moving from a point A to a point B distant from each other.But thanks to The high number of shrines and to The new teleporting map this isn't a problem.I could say other things but this game cannot be described only by words, because no human words fan describe magnificence.… Expand
  90. THE_SPEED_FORCE
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    Damn you Nintendo, my wife is going to break my switch if I put any more hours into this game! I haven't felt quite the addiction since Grand theft auto V.
  91. murresuperstar
    Sep 22, 2017
    10
    greatest zelda of all time and one of the best games of all time. everything about it is gaming bliss. you have to play this game shdajhdkasjhdjakdhkja
  92. twiztedterry
    Sep 22, 2017
    8
    I'm not usually a fan of the Zelda series of games, due to their mainly narrow and hand-holdy design regarding exploration and free-roam. So naturally, when I'd heard that BoTW eliminates most of those archaic design choices, It piqued my interest.

    I do have gripes about the weapon system, some of the design choices regarding side-quest content, and much of the repetitiveness in combat.    I'm not usually a fan of the Zelda series of games, due to their mainly narrow and hand-holdy design regarding exploration and free-roam. So naturally, when I'd heard that BoTW eliminates most of those archaic design choices, It piqued my interest.

    I do have gripes about the weapon system, some of the design choices regarding side-quest content, and much of the repetitiveness in combat. But I'm otherwise enjoying my time in Hyrule.    … Expand
  93. Furorusukki
    Sep 22, 2017
    10
    It's a masterpiece. The world just feels alive while you play and engage with it, and any minot flaws are passable for what the game is. That's why i'm giving it 10/10
  94. Daug
    Oct 3, 2017
    10
    dungeons, bosses, music, and story are underwhelming for a zelda game- especially after twilight princess and skyward sword.
    HOWEVER, the overworld is amazing, dense, and huge.
    this game is incredible, and a 10/10 on its own, but a step back in some areas as a zelda title.
  95. Alex1010500
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Одна из лучших игр, что я играл. Заслуженная 10!
  96. lviada
    Nov 2, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un juego que reforma absolutamente la manera de mirar a la franquicia, rompe con muchos de los esquemas que se venían repitiendo desde ocarina of time, pero lo hace de una manera espectacular; apuntando a mas cantidad de jugadores, pudiendo satisfacer a quienes van de lleno con la aventura principal (que no es mas del 10% del juego), a aquellos que se quieren tomar un poco mas de tiempo para ver los arcos argumentales y misiones secundarias de los respectivos pueblos y también para aquellos mas ambiciosos que buscan el 100% del juego, que fácilmente les tomara mas de 200 horas de juego.
    El juego madura mucho, desde re formular el sistema de puzzles y repartir los "templos" por todas partes del mapeado, lo entretenido y distintas formas de abordar cada combate, el añadido de un sistema de sigilo, la sensación de progreso a medida que vas mejorando tus vestimentas y consiguiendo nuevas armas, la gran manera de abordar la master sword, dándole un protagonismo digno de la saga, sin perder los rasgos de mundo abierto, y incitándote a seguir usando otras armas,
    El diseño de las bestias divinas es espectacular, si bien me hubiese gustado ver mayor variedad en los jefes, cumplen, y en el ámbito de la música del juego, son melodías mucho mas complejas de lo que se escucha a simple oído, y pierde mucho protagonismo, ya que le dan espacio a poder escuchar el entorno, el ruido de los animales, pájaros, el viento que le sienta espectacular a este mundo abierto.
    Y creo que dentro de los mundos abiertos hasta el momento, el tema de físicas es lo que mas me sorprendió del juego, que va de la mano de como se articula con el entorno y sus diversos climas y circunstancias.    … Expand
  97. Dreonas
    Nov 4, 2017
    10
    A game you wish it would never end!

    Pros - The characters are well developed, I felt empathy with all of them. - I've never played a game with such an enchanting atmosphere; it is dark and lonely, which I enjoyed. - The music goes perfectly with the setting and the atmosphere. It's kind of progressive/experimental music. People complains about the lack of music and other    A game you wish it would never end!

    Pros
    - The characters are well developed, I felt empathy with all of them.
    - I've never played a game with such an enchanting atmosphere; it is dark and lonely, which I enjoyed.
    - The music goes perfectly with the setting and the atmosphere. It's kind of progressive/experimental music. People complains about the lack of music and other characteristic themes of the franchise, but the ones on game are amazingly composed and designed to be earworms.
    - The majority of the puzzles were challenging and fun.
    - If you haven't found all the korok seeds and shrines, you already know that there's a lot of replay value in this game.

    Cons
    - The voice actors in certain characters (like Zelda) felt amateurish, but it's a minor detail.
    - The story is good, but I think they could have delivered it in other way. The gimmick of "finding the memories" was not a good option.
    - Some missions lack specific instructions or hints, but that's the beauty of the game anyways.    … Expand
  98. mdrovell
    Oct 4, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Personally, I can't say I've played too many zelda games, but I did enjoy Breath of The Wild. The beginning was entertaining and very exciting, however, nearing the end of the game, it seemed I became less and less interested in playing it. I believe the main reason why is because the dungeons were bland and the story was just "meh."
    What I really enjoyed about the game was the art, controls, and just the sheer amount of things to do. However, the latter of the three did become tiresome. The art was amazing and the controls felt natural.
    The major con that I would give Breath of the Wild is like stated before the story and dungeons were not entertaining and at one point became a hassle. I did love the champion's stories and the memories, however, it just wasn't enough.
    The music in Breath of the Wild was pretty good. It sounded really good and reflected the peacefulness of the game. However, it lacked the music that a traditional zelda game like Oot or Link to The Past had. An energetic over world theme instead of a couple notes on a piano. The only music I noticed that got me hyped was the final boss theme, but even then it didn't last long.
    Overall, Breath of the Wild was a great game that gave me lots of fun hours on the weekend, but the flaws can be fixed. I have high hopes for the next game to fix some of these cons that will let players enjoy the game even more. Honestly, I gave this game an 85/100, but it could easily be a 90/100.    … Expand
  99. Games2017
    Oct 5, 2017
    10
    Amazing game, I absolutely loved it from the start, and even at close to 200 hrs, I can find new things to do in it! Great re-invention by the big N, and I'm excited to see what they do next!
  100. Hellsky
    Feb 22, 2018
    10
    No sé ni por donde empezar... Este juego ha superado todas mis expectativas y eran altas. The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild presume ser el mejor juego de todos los tiempos y puedo afirmar que corto no se queda.

    Exhibe un gameplay, mécanicas y controles de ensueño junto a una banda sonora ambiental que simplemente te llama a que juegues hora tras hora sin poder evitar quedarte    No sé ni por donde empezar... Este juego ha superado todas mis expectativas y eran altas. The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild presume ser el mejor juego de todos los tiempos y puedo afirmar que corto no se queda.

    Exhibe un gameplay, mécanicas y controles de ensueño junto a una banda sonora ambiental que simplemente te llama a que juegues hora tras hora sin poder evitar quedarte parado y observar su maravilloso mundo, lleno de vegetación, fauna y puntos de interés donde siempre encontraremos algo interesante.

    Otro punto importante es que en este mundo abierto no nos dará "palo" ir de un sitio a otro ya que siempre acabaremos encontrando eventos nuevos (jefes, objetos,...) que anteriormente habían pasado desapercibidos. Todo esto es provocado por la inmensidad del mapa de Hyrule que atonta e ilusiona a cualquier mortal.

    Por último, cabe destacar que la historia de Zelda Breath of the Wild es simple pero a la vez cumple con su función principal, hacer viajar a nuestro héroe Link por todo el vasto mapeado del mundo.
    Mi calificación personal sería de 10 y encuentro que es una compra obligatoria para cualquier fan de Zelda y para cualquier amante de los videojuegos.    … Expand
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97

Universal acclaim - based on 109 Critic Reviews

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