The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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  1. NintendoGamer1
    Oct 6, 2017
    9
    One of the best games for the Switch. With extremely deep game-play and super impressive presentation as well as challenging. The game has over 40 hours of story.
  2. MannWithNoEyes
    Oct 30, 2017
    9
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is my favorite open world game, and as of right now is tied with Hollow Knight for 2017 game of the year. Due to the enormous amount of freedom the player is given, the game is an extremely organic experience, and one that has set the standard for open-world games I hope to play in the future. From the very beginning, this game establishes itsThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is my favorite open world game, and as of right now is tied with Hollow Knight for 2017 game of the year. Due to the enormous amount of freedom the player is given, the game is an extremely organic experience, and one that has set the standard for open-world games I hope to play in the future. From the very beginning, this game establishes its hands-off approach both in story and in gameplay. The Great Plateau gives very little instruction or direction, and just says: go, and lets the player figure out every mechanic for themselves, which is much more rewarding than any tutorial. Granted, there are way-point markers to guide direction, but because the world is designed so well, with paths being marked with signposts, NPCs giving direction to the player by telling them important locations and their general direction, and mountains and hills adding organic structure to the world, there is very little need for the way-points. Luckily, on pro-hud mode, everything is deactivated except Link's hearts, which delivers an extremely nonlinear experience. By making every area accessible from the very beginning, and by providing many different environments in its tutorial, Breath of the Wild naturally teaches the player the extensive amount of systems in place, each important in its own way. Enemies will be lured away from their camps by boars and other meat. Fire not only hurts the player but also creates an updraft the player can exploit using their glider. Lightning will strike the player during a thunderstorm if they have metal weapons or armor equipped. Rain forces the player to stay on the paths, and pushes the player into more encounters with enemies. The different environments have different temperatures and types of enemies, which forces the player to use different weapons in order to be the most effective in every scenario. These extensive systems allow for so much variation in terms of combat that every single encounter with each enemy feels unique. Nearly every quest area and self-contained level uses a combination of all the systems in the game in order to keep itself unique and distinguished. There are so many options for movement across the world that every journey and voyage feels different, and just as exciting as the last. On the other hand, all but a few of the sidequests are repetitive, but the shrine quests are so varied in terms of gameplay that the flaws with the sidequests are negated. Eventide Island, the Spring of Wisdom, and many of the quests with environmental puzzles are some of my favorite sidequests in any games. The main quests for all intents and purposes, are more extensive sidequests, but all were unique and interesting, offering up new environments with unique obstacles to tackle in every one. The only quest I didn't enjoy was Divine Beast: Vah Medoh. It was too short in my opinion, so when the Divine Beast was eventually brought back under Link's control, it was underwhelming. The Zora area had amazing characters and quite a few touching moments, and the Goron area probably had the most variety in terms of mechanics, but the highlight of the main quest in my opinion was Divine Beast: Vah Naboris. Riju in particular was given quite a bit of depth as a character, mainly due to her diary. The Yiga Clan Hideout section was fun, and did a good job adding humor into an otherwise basic stealth mission. The Divine Beast chase segment was probably the most challenging in the game, but because the game does such a good job introducing the sand-seals to the player on their first trip into Gerudo City, the mechanics used are familiar to the player. The Divine Beast distinguishes itself through its use of electrical currents, and often used one part of the Divine Beast to influence puzzle-solving in a different part, which made the whole area feel cohesive. As a whole, the story on its own is pretty weak, but the item descriptions and ancient ruins add history and depth to the world. Also in my opinion the game implements the best incarnation of Zelda thus far. Skipping the story may seem like a bit of a cop-out, but I love the way it compliments the rest of the game. In other open world games the stories are often far removed from the player's actions. For example in the Witcher 3 there is a serious sense of urgency and necessity from the story, which resulted in me either running past all side quests or breaking the pacing and tone of the story in order to do them, which sort of stopped me from enjoying the game as much as I would have had the tone not been so urgent. Breath of the Wild manages to get around these flaws in a very clever way, however. By allowing the player to skip the story entirely, it removes the barrier between the story and the gameplay, which made the game feel more focused than its companions in the open-world genre. I hope this game is imitated for years to come, so the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is gets a 9 out of 10… Expand
  3. OneYoutubeFan
    Oct 7, 2017
    9
    Alright, I'll say one thing off the bat: This game is not perfect, but it's certainly amazing. I've had this game since March 15th, have played for over 65 hours, and am still nowhere near beating the game entirely. The graphics are amazing, with no frame drops and quick load times for what it's loading. The familiar process has been ditched for an open world adventure, with small puzzlesAlright, I'll say one thing off the bat: This game is not perfect, but it's certainly amazing. I've had this game since March 15th, have played for over 65 hours, and am still nowhere near beating the game entirely. The graphics are amazing, with no frame drops and quick load times for what it's loading. The familiar process has been ditched for an open world adventure, with small puzzles here and there that are a good replacement. Though they're not long, there's a lot of them. This and the divine beasts were a GREAT way to try something new, but still make it the Zelda we all know and love. The massive Hyrule you explore, while not very interesting, is very beautiful. Every little detail can be seen, in each blade of grass, or the reflections off wet rocks. The combat is also very fun, and very quick. You can dodge and do a flurry of attacks if you dodge at the right time. You can also have multiple weapons, and a full load out consists of a sword, shield, and bow. However, they all break, and don't usually have enough durability. This is a bit of a problem, but doesn't get in the way too much unless you run out of weapons in the middle of a boss battle. You are also able to help yourself take less damage and get special boosts using armor, a full set having a helmet, chest clothing, and leg defense. Sets of armor can get boosts, but you can also mix and match. The story is very captivating, but doesn't get told if you don't choose to see it. This is a great compromise for people like me, who love games with a deep story and lore, and for people who just want to have fun exploring, fighting, and being a hero. But for a completionist, I feel bad for you. You need to take photos of every enemy, item, and weapon, find 900 Koroks by solving hard to find and easy to complete puzzles across Hyrule, find all the sub area tags (hello Xenoblade) and you don't get anything for it. Thankfully, the DLC has made finding Koroks a bit easier using the Korok Mask. Overall, I find The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild to be a very fun and interesting experience, if a bit long. It's not for the faint of heart, but is certainly amazing for the hardcore gamer, the average Zelda fan, and gamers wanting to get into open world games without starting with Diablo or Skyrim.… Expand
  4. Thunder34212
    Nov 24, 2017
    10
    If you don't like this game, you're doing something wrong. I'm serious, play it again if you didn't like it. Oh. You still don't like it? Then play it again, it's worth it.
  5. TheAllJoeShow
    Oct 11, 2017
    9
    Its a good time;

    yes it has flaws... oh no!

    yes it gets a little stale... after like 70 hours... again oh no!

    end of the day... its kinda a must have... nuff said.
  6. BJarms
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Best Zelda game.
    HD. Open-world.
    By gosh, any kid who gets told no to Skyrim by parents,
    they NEED to get this game.
  7. Mystery_Man_Bro
    Oct 24, 2017
    9
    Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has the most vibrant open-world game I've ever played; every where there is distractions to stray you off your course, which is good considering it doesn't feel like running around in a barren desert for an hour to get to your next main quest objective. The creatures and monsters you encounter can kill you in one swipe or fly off a cliff with one hit ofLegend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has the most vibrant open-world game I've ever played; every where there is distractions to stray you off your course, which is good considering it doesn't feel like running around in a barren desert for an hour to get to your next main quest objective. The creatures and monsters you encounter can kill you in one swipe or fly off a cliff with one hit of your weapon, there is so much freedom in how you fight making a complex fighting system that, even if you have all the hearts in the game, can surprise you and also satisfy you.
    The story is very simple, but is also very emotional, and this is finally a Zelda game that its story focuses almost entirely on Zelda. The relationship between Link and Zelda is so interesting that finding every memory is a reward in its self. Yet some of the bosses don't live up to some overworld enemies the farther you get in the game. The climax is up to interpretation, I felt it was very overwhelming but in the end, very easy.
    The Shrines are all very different and all very fun, some will teach you something new and others will have you experimenting for hours on what to do. The Korok seeds on the other hand are a little too much, there isn't much reason for them to be there and no reason at all for their to be 900 of them! Side quests take a while, but had a very unique personality and objective for every single one. All of these are great but after completing the story and shrines, completing the after game isn't very rewarding nor apparent for me; I want to complete the game but all that's left is the most boring collectibles and the whole ordeal is very appealing to me.
    The game is still great and my first and favorite Switch game by far, but not even close to perfect yet I don't think 8.4 is high enough either...    … Expand
  8. ZODUAC
    Oct 23, 2017
    9
    I am not a fan of Zelda games but this one is fantastic. This is not perfect though. I found myself just exploring the open woods of Hyrule. My main problem that made me go for a 9 not a 10 was the frame rate dropped every 15 minutes. It did not help when I was in a battle. But a solid game overall. 9/10
  9. alberttc
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Es el primer Zelda que juego y me ha sorprendido muy gratamente.
    Destacar sobretodo el increible tamaño del mapa y la cantidad de opciones que se te presentan, cojas la dirección que cojas.
    Aún teniendo una historia un pelin floja, es uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado junto con FFVII.
    Sólo por él, ya merece la pena comprarse una switch.
  10. eric210793
    Oct 26, 2017
    10
    De los 3 mejores Zeldas sin duda, y uno de los mejores juegos de la actualidad que ha revolucionado su género. Decir que este juego se merece un 0 es que en primer lugar no tiene ni idea de videojuegos, y en segundo lugar, es porque el odio a la saga o consola misma le ciega. Para quien pone 0, por lo menos jugadlo sino shht.
  11. SonicSpeed320
    Oct 26, 2017
    10
    Many People are calling this game the game of the year and for good reason, Great Graphics, Voice acting and sound check! Brutally fun game play check! Well Written Story check! and the list goes on and on. This is my favorite switch game of all time!
  12. Bananas0210
    Oct 26, 2017
    10
    This is a great game on the go! Plus it will keep u for hours ........................................................................................................................
  13. Stidk
    Nov 4, 2017
    10
    lo mejor que e jugado en los últimos 12 años este vídeo juego es una obra de arte un mundo gigantesco,una historia maravillosa gráficos y estilo de arte preciosos simplemente perfecto
  14. AcriomanoBeatte
    Oct 26, 2017
    10
    Amazing, Endless things to do, never wanna leave it. The soundtrack turns you on hyrule, the enemies have a enormous variety, and you have the freedom of finish it in 1 hour or in 3 months, nothing is close and you can explore, fight, train, as long as you want
  15. Petrokas
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    Excelente gráficos...jogabilidade perfeita...senti a falta dos templos igual OCARINA e TWILIGHT...mas sem duvidas um dos melhores jogos de todos os tempos...
  16. WingmakerPrime
    Nov 22, 2017
    10
    Well ... what can I say, it is a Zelda for the love of God ... the truth and being honest I would not know how to express the wonderful experience that this game has given me, it is a huge world full of beauty and art, the game mechanics , the physics, the music section. everything is a masterpiece. It really is a video game that new generations must play and all those who do not know whatWell ... what can I say, it is a Zelda for the love of God ... the truth and being honest I would not know how to express the wonderful experience that this game has given me, it is a huge world full of beauty and art, the game mechanics , the physics, the music section. everything is a masterpiece. It really is a video game that new generations must play and all those who do not know what the Zelda franchise is. either for Nintendo Wii U or Nintendo Switch. This game deserves to be the winner of the GOTY game of the year.

    SPANISH:
    Bueno.... que puedo decir, es un Zelda por amor de dios.. la verdad y siendo honesto no sabría expresar la maravillosa experiencia que este juego me ha otorgado, es un mundo henorme lleno de belleza y arte, las mecanicas de juego, la física, el apartado de música. todo es una obra maestra. realmente es un videojuego que deben jugar las nuevas generaciones y todos aquellos que no conoscan lo que es la franquicia de Zelda. ya sea para Nintendo Wii U o Nintendo Switch. este juego merece que sea el ganador de los GOTY al juego del año.    … Expand
  17. Batman307
    Dec 28, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Best Game of the year and the zelda

    I like too good and the best buy in my life but have a good story    … Expand
  18. DWFrozen
    Nov 9, 2017
    10
    Absolutely amazing! It isn't perfect, but it's AMAZING!

    As soon as you start your new adventure with Link to save Zelda you already know it's gonna be great! The cut-scenes are always cinematic and interesting, the amount of content included is great, the story is good, the graphics are perfect for the game (no, not resolution) and certainly is a pleasant treat. Of course no game    Absolutely amazing! It isn't perfect, but it's AMAZING!

    As soon as you start your new adventure with Link to save Zelda you already know it's gonna be great! The cut-scenes are always cinematic and interesting, the amount of content included is great, the story is good, the graphics are perfect for the game (no, not resolution) and certainly is a pleasant treat.

    Of course no game comes without it's flaws, the Divine Beasts could've been better, more dungeons would've been nice and a bit more challenge. Some other controversial stuff includes brittle weapons, stamina wheel and more.

    Overall, it's my favourite game, it's god-like. Definitely recommend a purchase!    … Expand
  19. MichelRonaldo
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    No tengo palabras para describir este juego porque es simplemente perfecto, decir que es el mejor juego de la historia se queda corto, personalmente me encanto y ya es mi juego favorito de la vida, un juego indispensable para cualquiera.
  20. chocapic
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    Creía que ningún juego, y menos un zelda podría jamas superar a ocarina of time, pero no solo este juego lo supera, sino que le a una lección a todos los mundos abiertos y a todos los juegos de aventuras de como hacer una obra de arte en movimiento que te dejara los pelos de punta cada segundo que lo juegues.
  21. Darnok29
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    I bought a switch just for this game and boy it was worht it. The best thing about BOTW is that you can do so many things after completing the game. like making a flying raft with octo balloons or just bully some bokoblins.
  22. aljirik1992
    Oct 29, 2017
    8
    Семки есть? А если найду?

    (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild) Последнее, старое-новое похождение остроухого в зелёном трико придерживается трём правилам. Не напрягать новичков хитросплетениями лора, давать им и фанатам делать всё, что вздумается и ловко втюхивать и тем, и другим мысль, что тут никому, ничего не навязывают. И игруле это откровенно удаётся с помощью, ну просто    Семки есть? А если найду?

    (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild)

    Последнее, старое-новое похождение остроухого в зелёном трико придерживается трём правилам. Не напрягать новичков хитросплетениями лора, давать им и фанатам делать всё, что вздумается и ловко втюхивать и тем, и другим мысль, что тут никому, ничего не навязывают. И игруле это откровенно удаётся с помощью, ну просто безукоризненного геймдизайна. К примеру вот Линк только краем глаза увидел как кто-то валит деревья, и бац! Ты уже сам, как оголтелый, вырубил пол Хайрула, попутно забравшись вон на ту возвышенность, на которой как-будто невзначай тебя ждала очередная пещера с испытанием. Но перед этим, напевая "Долби мой лёд, но не замерзай", замутил горяченького во вроде бы просто удачно расположившемся котле, для того чтобы не замёрзнуть пока будешь забираться на эту Ганонову гору. TLoZ:BoTW - игра механика от которой ожидаешь тошноты уже на первом десятке набежавших часов, но на третьем просто понимаешь, что она не может надоесть, при том, что дорога к титрам открыта уже на старте.    … Expand
  23. Boberobbo
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    Not one of the Pay to Win games out there, here you decide whether you need to go hunting, cooking doing sidequests or anything else. The game doesn't tell you what to do, and you're able to do anything that you can do in real life. that what makes it special.
  24. Fernandorubio
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    este es el mejor zelda ya llevo 100 horas jugadas y no me aburre este es un juego para pasar jugando todo el dia se merese un 10 es el mejor juego de mundo abierto
  25. Josefe
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    I'm 65 hours in and still haven't finished. I enjoy this game quite a lot, it truly feels like an adventure and exploring game. The bits of silence and subtle music make it also very enjoyable, and finding frighteningly strong enemies every now and then makes my blood run. An excellent game, by all regards. (Some people have criticized the story, even knowing that the Zelda franchiseI'm 65 hours in and still haven't finished. I enjoy this game quite a lot, it truly feels like an adventure and exploring game. The bits of silence and subtle music make it also very enjoyable, and finding frighteningly strong enemies every now and then makes my blood run. An excellent game, by all regards. (Some people have criticized the story, even knowing that the Zelda franchise always puts functionality and gameplay before story. i think the game has a very interesting storyline, taking that into account, but that is not the focus of the game. Which is fine, to be honest. Exploring, fighting, collecting loot, finding secrets, completing missions, that's what the game is about, and Nintendo has succeeded at it).… Expand
  26. Zenosama
    Oct 29, 2017
    8
    Sere sincero, al hacer esto me siento bastante mal porque soy fan de la saga, sin embargo y con todo y la gran libertad, pienso que es el 2do peor zelda que he jugado, dejando como ya es normal a Adventure of Link detras (no cuento CDi), me parece que la formula, no compenetra muy bien con la saga, con esto no digo que sea divertido, solo siento que lo es mas con el sistema de skywardSere sincero, al hacer esto me siento bastante mal porque soy fan de la saga, sin embargo y con todo y la gran libertad, pienso que es el 2do peor zelda que he jugado, dejando como ya es normal a Adventure of Link detras (no cuento CDi), me parece que la formula, no compenetra muy bien con la saga, con esto no digo que sea divertido, solo siento que lo es mas con el sistema de skyward sword, ocarina of time, majoras mask y twilight princess, ademas de eso solo tengo 1 queja mas, la historia no me parece de la calidad de la saga, no tiene un trasfondo o algun giro que aunque no sea tan impactante podria ser impresionante como es en los demas.… Expand
  27. elPiero
    Oct 31, 2017
    9
    If you want a big game to spend hours and hours on a big map, with lots of side quest, memorable characters, beautiful places and amazing gameplay mechanics, you have to play The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Nintendo really makes every detail feel so important on this game, from hearing your sword touching the grass or hear the birds and the nature to start a fire and use his windIf you want a big game to spend hours and hours on a big map, with lots of side quest, memorable characters, beautiful places and amazing gameplay mechanics, you have to play The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Nintendo really makes every detail feel so important on this game, from hearing your sword touching the grass or hear the birds and the nature to start a fire and use his wind to fly higher or shoot an electric arrow to the water to get some fish to cook.
    The only reason why I didn't give BOTW a 10 is that in some places or certain moments you can have some serious performance issues that really feel so annoying.    … Expand
  28. ZackaryK
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is amazing, it's vast and interesting world will suck you in as you explore. The game's controls are great they are the controls that everyone expects from a zelda which is great. This game almost feels like a sandbox filled with different things to do. This game houses 120 shrines 900 korok seeds tons of interesting enemies lore and characters fun side quests fun moves and a lot more. This is a must have for the switch and a game that will be played for hours on end. Short summary would be GET THIS GAME.… Expand
  29. andres90109010
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Increíble juego de mundo abierto, uno de los mejores juegos de la década y probablemente de las historia de los videojuegos. Genera gran nostalgia para los jugadores clásicos que crecimos con juegos como ocarina of time y majoras mask.
  30. LinkLannister
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    simplemente el mejor juego que he jugado en mi vida...
    -gráficos bonitos (y no se necesitaba mas)
    -música que da entre melancolía y un vaivén de emociones -jugabilidad de 10, se lo he prestado a un amigo que ni le gustaba zelda y ya le da un 10/10 -se puede jugar y puede gustar fácilmente sin haber jugado títulos anteriores pero desde luego si has jugado los zeldas anteriores se    simplemente el mejor juego que he jugado en mi vida...
    -gráficos bonitos (y no se necesitaba mas)
    -música que da entre melancolía y un vaivén de emociones
    -jugabilidad de 10, se lo he prestado a un amigo que ni le gustaba zelda y ya le da un 10/10
    -se puede jugar y puede gustar fácilmente sin haber jugado títulos anteriores pero desde luego si has jugado los zeldas anteriores se disfruta mas
    -mas rpg que nunca, y con un mundo enoorme para explorar y perderse encontrando secretos    … Expand
  31. Chimera17
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    It's just really good.
    There isn't much else to say.
    It's just really really good. Graphics are good. Music is also good (Though, there isn't much of it). Gameplay is fun, and good. The challenge is also just about right for me (People say it's hard, some people even compare it to Dark souls). Final boss is a little too easy. :/ Also, the Great plateau, is only about 5% of the map.    It's just really good.
    There isn't much else to say.
    It's just really really good.
    Graphics are good.
    Music is also good (Though, there isn't much of it).
    Gameplay is fun, and good.
    The challenge is also just about right for me (People say it's hard, some people even compare it to Dark souls).
    Final boss is a little too easy. :/
    Also, the Great plateau, is only about 5% of the map.
    Don't 100% this game, though. It will take a long time to do that    … Expand
  32. Kick454
    May 27, 2018
    9
    While BotW isn't my favorite game on the Switch, I feel like I was a bit too harsh towards it. Here is my final review of this game.

    Pros: + Combat: The weapon durability was poorly implemented, but the Flurry Rush and Time Stop Arrow thing make up for it. + Soundtrack: The overworld music sucks, and it reuses songs a bit, but most of the songs are good. + Overworld: Empty, but    While BotW isn't my favorite game on the Switch, I feel like I was a bit too harsh towards it. Here is my final review of this game.

    Pros:
    + Combat: The weapon durability was poorly implemented, but the Flurry Rush and Time Stop Arrow thing make up for it.
    + Soundtrack: The overworld music sucks, and it reuses songs a bit, but most of the songs are good.
    + Overworld: Empty, but beautiful, though not as beautiful as some other games on the Switch.
    + Hyrule Castle: By far the best rendition of it, and the only good dungeon in the game.

    Cons:
    - Overworld Music: This is more of a nitpick for me, as I never play it with the sound on anyways. Though I was let down badly after finding out that it was just three piano notes every 2 minutes.
    - Dungeons: Excluding the DLC and Hyrule Castle, they were too short and easy as heck.
    - Story: C'mon Nintendo, where's that epic story that we were promised in January 2017? The memories aren't enough.

    Overall, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a really great and engaging game that suffers enough to knock it down to a 9/10 for me.    … Expand
  33. Artyfonseca
    Feb 12, 2018
    10
    The game took away the classic formula for Zelda and made a new one in such a great way, even in the beginning area of the game there's so much to do such as kill Bokoblins, Complete the First Four Shrines, Fight the Stone Talus, and Cook Things, But once you leave the Great Plateau there's so much more for the player to in Hyrule that I'll take me hours to say all of the things there areThe game took away the classic formula for Zelda and made a new one in such a great way, even in the beginning area of the game there's so much to do such as kill Bokoblins, Complete the First Four Shrines, Fight the Stone Talus, and Cook Things, But once you leave the Great Plateau there's so much more for the player to in Hyrule that I'll take me hours to say all of the things there are to do in this game, It gives all the freedom in the game and lets you do anything you want, It doesn't force you to do the story, In fact the game really doesn't even tell you to do the story, The main Aspects in which the game does amazing is Freedom and Gameplay, and this game gives Ocarina of Time Competition, so if you have a Switch or a Wii U then I heavily recommend this game… Expand
  34. SonsofZeruiah
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In my opinion this is one of the best Zelda games released. I give it a 10 out of 10, even though it does have its flaws, as I believe the qualities of the game outweigh its flaws.

    The Pros:
    *The world is amazingly huge, filled with things to do, people to meet, monsters to massacre.
    *Collectables are both useful and simplified. Unlike other games like Assassins' Creed or the numerous other open world games out there today, Breath of the Wild keeps the collectables simple and valuable, scattered across the land.
    *The trials are amazing, fun, and varied. I hunted down all 120 and only after about 100 of them in did I begin to tire of completing them.
    *The variety of combat is awesome. The different types of weapons are very well balanced, with each type having distinct advantages and disadvantages.
    *The bonds built between Link and the other characters are some of the best in the series
    *The expansion on the armor upgrade system from SS is a great improvement

    Cons:
    *There are too many Korok seeds and no good rewards for collecting them with over half of them still left to collect
    *The weapons durability system breaks weapons too much. To survive, I had to grow to no longer care about what weapons I possessed, which is counter to how I like to play. If the weapons just lasted longer I'd been much happier.
    *Four divine beast "dungeons" was too few for a Zelda title. MM made this problem was well.
    *The horses were functionally useless for me because they were too smart and fought me on the pathfinding.

    Overall this game was amazing to play and I did absolutely complete it, with only the last couple hundred Korok seeds a few shrines truly proving more of a grind then fun gameplay.    … Expand
  35. FerGmr
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    I'm out of words to describe how great this game is. The world is filled with things to do every time you boot up the game. I finished the game in two years because of all the things you can do. The music, although simple, mixes extraordinary well with the environment you're going through, making the experience something truly unique and different each time you travel. The combat startsI'm out of words to describe how great this game is. The world is filled with things to do every time you boot up the game. I finished the game in two years because of all the things you can do. The music, although simple, mixes extraordinary well with the environment you're going through, making the experience something truly unique and different each time you travel. The combat starts being complicated, but once you get a feel for the mechanics you end up fighting a lot better. In short, the game presents to you the first steps to playing this game, and once you finish the "tutorials", it leaves you be, so you can explore the world however you want. This is a must-have for any person buying a Switch.… Expand
  36. RockoDaFoxxo
    Oct 31, 2017
    10
    Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild may not be "flawless", but it's certainly spectacular. The story follows the traditional Zelda formula, but everything else in BotW feels fresh, exciting, challenging, and immersive. The huge world is so well-executed and so vast that it's hard to resist going on a side-quest or transport in different areas. It also has some gorgeous graphics, great bossLegend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild may not be "flawless", but it's certainly spectacular. The story follows the traditional Zelda formula, but everything else in BotW feels fresh, exciting, challenging, and immersive. The huge world is so well-executed and so vast that it's hard to resist going on a side-quest or transport in different areas. It also has some gorgeous graphics, great boss battles, fun puzzles (called shrines), soothing music, and tons of collectible items. Future open-world games could imitate BotW just from its deep game-play and impressive presentation alone. Well worth checking out, even for the Wii U! 10/10… Expand
  37. tsdenizen
    Nov 2, 2017
    10
    Breath of the Wild is gorgeous, massive, revolutionary, full of seemingly infinite possibilities, and absolutely, unequivocally both the greatest open-world game of all-time and one of the greatest games of all-time, period.
  38. Alphonsefde
    Oct 31, 2017
    10
    This is the new Era of videogames once again The legend of zelda show how is the road to creat videogames, the "gameplay of all", all is usefullin the game dont exist borders in the game the physics the art is more realistic than other games this is the perfect one, once again.
    This is for enjoy for every gamer this is The legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild
  39. SwitchForce
    Oct 31, 2017
    10
    Este juego es magia pura,un clasico moderno una obra maestra,el mejor zelda jamas creado con el permiso de Ocarina of Time,Este juego tiene tanto contenido que no necesitas su dlc para disfrutarlo(en mi caso llevo mas de 250 horas explorando y apenas llevo 28 porciento del total de juego y hay areas ha las que jamas habia llegado por ser muy remotas y ocultas en el gigantesco mapa,el juegoEste juego es magia pura,un clasico moderno una obra maestra,el mejor zelda jamas creado con el permiso de Ocarina of Time,Este juego tiene tanto contenido que no necesitas su dlc para disfrutarlo(en mi caso llevo mas de 250 horas explorando y apenas llevo 28 porciento del total de juego y hay areas ha las que jamas habia llegado por ser muy remotas y ocultas en el gigantesco mapa,el juego tiene las mejores fisicas que yo haya visto en mi vida y el juego tiene tantos detalles con tanto sentido que te abruma en pensar en como pensaron en todo!,en resumen una jodida obra maestra de esas que marcan epoca,estoy seguro de que en 10 años este y super mario odyssey van a ser vistos como historia reciente de los videojuegos(al igual que Xenoblade Chronicles(WII),Mario 64 y Ocarina of Time) y dia a dia recordaremos como este duo marco para siempre este gran año y como inspiraron a miles de proyectos futuros de los videojuegos,y una cosa mas no hagan caso de las absurdas y graciosas reviews negativas de verdad tomenselas con humor e ignorenlas ya que es bien sabido que esas reviews son a proposito para bajar la calificacion del juego y joder(por alguna razon que no entiendo,quizas piensen que asi van a joder a nintendo o no se,que lastima que van a tener que pasar unos añitos para que se tragen sus palabras,e igual pasa con algunos supuestos "periodisrtas profesionales" con reviews realmente estupidas,de hecho a otro gran juego uncharted 4 le paso que unos supuestos periodistas le bajaron la nota a proposito y ademas lo admitieron orgullosos,de verdad cuanto hate y lo pero es que a pesar de esto metacritic no hizo nada,realmente lamentable)Pero en resumen mi calificcacion es 15 DE 10,Obra Maestra.… Expand
  40. DrAdamX
    Nov 1, 2017
    10
    11/10! The game is amazing! It looks amazing, it plays amazing! Open world Zelda FTW. The game of the year without doubt and one of the best of all time! Words are not enough...
  41. ltgglt2
    Nov 2, 2017
    10
    Excellent gameplay, history, music, chemestry, physics, idea behing production !!!
    Excellent gameplay, history, music, chemestry, physics, idea behing production !!!
  42. nyylpk
    Nov 2, 2017
    10
    El juego perfecto y claro nominado al ganador del GOTY2017. La ambientación, la banda sonora, el diseño artístico, el apartado gráfico, etc, etc, etc, todo casa uno con otro y da lugar a un maravilloso juego. Cuando lo empiezas a jugar es una inmersión completa que te fascina a cada momento que pasa, cuando te quieres dar cuenta han pasado ya varias horas. RECOMENDADO 100%. Un trabajoEl juego perfecto y claro nominado al ganador del GOTY2017. La ambientación, la banda sonora, el diseño artístico, el apartado gráfico, etc, etc, etc, todo casa uno con otro y da lugar a un maravilloso juego. Cuando lo empiezas a jugar es una inmersión completa que te fascina a cada momento que pasa, cuando te quieres dar cuenta han pasado ya varias horas. RECOMENDADO 100%. Un trabajo estupendo Nintendo, felicidades.… Expand
  43. SomeKoreanDude
    Nov 8, 2017
    10
    I have been a fan of The Legend of Zelda series for quite a while. When I heard that there was a new one announced, I immediately pre-ordered it. Little did I know, that in doing so, I would need to wait a whole 6 years. That is beside the point. The point is that the game is absolutely incredible, and deserves a 10. It was quite a journey, and the best part? It was 100% open world!I have been a fan of The Legend of Zelda series for quite a while. When I heard that there was a new one announced, I immediately pre-ordered it. Little did I know, that in doing so, I would need to wait a whole 6 years. That is beside the point. The point is that the game is absolutely incredible, and deserves a 10. It was quite a journey, and the best part? It was 100% open world! Something that you haven't seen since some of the first few games. I could go on and on about this game, but that require me to put spoilers in this review. This game is probably my favorite of the series.… Expand
  44. MrCamper
    Nov 4, 2017
    10
    Simplemente, es una obra maestra, el ambiente, esa música que se mezcla perfectamente con la naturaleza de Hyrule, esa libertad que el juego le ortorga al jugador es increible, es como volver a jugar Ocarina of Time. Este juego, desde el principio fue una propuesta arriesgada, ya que le han dado un cambio brutal a la saga rompiendo su estructura de desarrollo del juego habitual, peroSimplemente, es una obra maestra, el ambiente, esa música que se mezcla perfectamente con la naturaleza de Hyrule, esa libertad que el juego le ortorga al jugador es increible, es como volver a jugar Ocarina of Time. Este juego, desde el principio fue una propuesta arriesgada, ya que le han dado un cambio brutal a la saga rompiendo su estructura de desarrollo del juego habitual, pero conservando la esencia de la saga y volviendola a sus orígenes. Lo unico que, para mi gusto, le falto al juego es un poco mas de dificultad, más Bestias Divinas y jefes, y puede que una historia un poco más profunda, porque comparada con la de otros juegos de Zelda no es gran cosa, aunque espero que le den mas profundidad para el 2 DLC. Nintendo lo ha vuelto ha hace, bravo.… Expand
  45. Silentterror1
    Nov 4, 2017
    10
    este juego es una obra de arte, que juego mas precioso !! siempre que lo juego tengo esa sensación de libertad , hacer todo lo que uno quiera.
    este es el primer ZELDA que juego y me encanto , no soy de los que le gustan los juegos de mundo abierto pero este juego y el Horizon Zero Dawn me cambiaron mi forma de ver estos tipos de juegos!!
  46. meowingcat
    Nov 5, 2017
    9
    At this point, everything has been said about this game. It's one of the best zelda games out there, the approach took some getting used to. The game looks beautiful in docked mode, the ambience is spot on for this refreshing new Zelda title. I've got to say that i missed some of the classical zelda themes during my playtime, because themes such as the gerudo valley theme were so poignantAt this point, everything has been said about this game. It's one of the best zelda games out there, the approach took some getting used to. The game looks beautiful in docked mode, the ambience is spot on for this refreshing new Zelda title. I've got to say that i missed some of the classical zelda themes during my playtime, because themes such as the gerudo valley theme were so poignant and remarkable. But nevertheless, this game is far from being average and it brings new life to the Zelda series. Nintendo really outdid themselves with this one.… Expand
  47. EliKW
    Nov 6, 2017
    9
    Breath of the Wild is a beautiful game with good game play and a nice way to bring something that the Zelda series has been missing for a while. The game is great, but I feel like the open world aspect of the game is really shoved in your face. It also gets tedious at times, but that just happens with games like this. It definitely lives up to the hype, and the way Nintendo executed reallyBreath of the Wild is a beautiful game with good game play and a nice way to bring something that the Zelda series has been missing for a while. The game is great, but I feel like the open world aspect of the game is really shoved in your face. It also gets tedious at times, but that just happens with games like this. It definitely lives up to the hype, and the way Nintendo executed really makes this game a wonderful experience and a must have on the Switch.… Expand
  48. Evilwolf1111
    Aug 29, 2018
    10
    a almost perfect game if u haven't played run and buy it... now and get the dlcs
  49. Jenna4President
    Nov 15, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's really hard to say that this game isn't perfect... but it's not perfect.

    Don't get me wrong. Nearly all of my time spent with it was filled with enjoyment and amazement. The gameplay is so smooth and well thought out, the puzzles really are a challenge at times that put all the other games to shame, I can't get enough of the massive artillery of weapons we have at our disposal and the story was almost perfect.

    Almost.

    But sadly, there is a huge honking problem with how it all works. That big problem is Ganon. It's not how he's given to you. The form is whatever. I LIKED that... until I realized that was the only part of that fight that would actually be challenging.

    Now, humor me.

    If you get everything done that you should-- save the divine beasts, get the master sword, do all of the important quests in general, you will be HEFTILY rewarded. Rightly so. Thats fine. You have me understanding so far. But... You have to be aware. This is a long time that you're taking to get all of this done. And all the while you're taking this time, you're enemies are scaling up in level with you, so surely when you get to Ganondorf, you are going to be up against the most powerful foe you've ever faced!

    Nope. I expected something different from that. All that time and Ganon is no harder. He's actually easier.. And there is a big difference if you HAVEN'T done everything you could, but that difference is understandable. You have to fight not only Ganon, but all of his blights. Which is hard, especially if you are not a master of the game in any form nor have the right gear. It's the hardest the game can get for the final boss.

    So, ganon's form here makes sense. He only has so much power and has had less time, but he's left more prepared with tons more defenses.

    Yet, with more time, you can't tell me that he couldn't have gained a more complete vessel. He was absorbing the holy power Zelda had inside of her and was even given a bit more time. He would have been perfectly capable of sapping her entirely of her power, leaving him with a greater form for it. He could have actually been a demigod of pure evil with a renewed mind, thanks to Zelda's Power of Wisdom.

    Could have. But didn't.

    I also have a problem with the actual ending. This is, without a doubt, the plainest a 3D Zelda ending has ever been for me. We saved the day! Ganon is no more! Zelda is saved! ... And?

    The game never answers that question, only humoring you by telling you what MUST happen. Yes, we know that we must rebuild. But what about your people? What do they all think? For all we know, they don't really care. Or the news could have been the greatest the people of the generation have ever received!

    That's the whole problem with the ending. You don't get to see this. You are just treated to a congrats and a meaningful moment with Zelda and Link. I didn't forget that. It was nice. I liked that...

    I just don't like that you don't even get to continue AFTER you've slayed Ganon. You're just brought back to when you are about to fight him and can do it all over again! How... utterly mundane.

    You can't go back and revisit the places you've saved, you can't see what happens afterwards in the near future, you really don't know whether or not this has dealt with the GANON WORSHIPPERS. The story is less resolved than you'd initially think and you aren't really told that flat out. Just that it will "take time" to mend all of Hyrule's wounds.

    That's my big problem with this game. There could have been just the tiniest bit more to it instead of it literally becoming a sandbox.

    Even though I nitpick these issues, I loved the heck out of this game. The story-- or rather, the finale, is what I dislike, which is comparatively tiny when held beside everything else in this game that's done beautifully. I found the tallest mountain, I climbed the tallest mountain. I chopped down a tree. I FLEW on a tree. I hunted down ever last weapon and broke every last weapon.

    There is so much to do that a simple bad ending cannot make me hate this game, nor even dislike it. I LOVED IT.

    Verdict: I give this game a 9 out of 10. It's so close to being a 10, but I have to take that point away, because it could have been even better. Could have been.    … Expand
  50. Savar25
    Jan 12, 2018
    9
    My 2nd favourite Nintendo switch game (1 is splatoon 2) great graphics, excellent storyline, and very challenging. If there is one thing that is bad about this game it’s that the 4 boss fight ( gannon not included) are really not that fun but everything else is gr8 about this game.
  51. shawnr
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    PROS:
    -Vast world with so much to explore
    -Amazing sense of Progression (Weapons, Hearts, Stamina) -Tons of variety and things to do -Visually stunning CONS: -Hmmm any con would be nitpicking but Links stamina at the start is terrible lol Where do I even start. Breathe of The Wild does what Ocarina of Time did when it was first released. It defied the standard of games for its    PROS:
    -Vast world with so much to explore
    -Amazing sense of Progression (Weapons, Hearts, Stamina)
    -Tons of variety and things to do
    -Visually stunning

    CONS:
    -Hmmm any con would be nitpicking but Links stamina at the start is terrible lol

    Where do I even start. Breathe of The Wild does what Ocarina of Time did when it was first released. It defied the standard of games for its generations and many following. BOTW is the biggest adventure we've seen yet in a Zelda game and arguably the best one to date. From exploration, story, Links Progression, and combat, it all works perfectly. Boss fights are epic and allow for players to be creative. Controls are seamless and make exploring easy and fun. Links ability to climb, fight, and get around, is determined by the amount of stamina you have. but here is when it gets interesting. Every time you defeat 4 dungeons you make the decision on if you want to increase your health or stamina. Each are critical but affect whether you can be tougher in battles or ready for bigger exploration. BOTW is an adventure that will last 100s of hours with every corner of the world offering something new. If you didn't have a Switch before this is reason enough to invest in one.    … Expand
  52. Erumbitarbo
    Feb 16, 2018
    10
    i'm a major zelda fan and i love all of the mainline games(including skyward sword) and most of its spin offs, but there was a point that i knew they were gonna be great that i stopped getting hyped for every new entry that came. oh boy did nintendo fix that issue in E3 2014, every since its initial reveal i was super hyped up for this game, even annoying my conversations with friends byi'm a major zelda fan and i love all of the mainline games(including skyward sword) and most of its spin offs, but there was a point that i knew they were gonna be great that i stopped getting hyped for every new entry that came. oh boy did nintendo fix that issue in E3 2014, every since its initial reveal i was super hyped up for this game, even annoying my conversations with friends by fan boying over it. and when it came out, Every, Single, Hype of this game...WAS worth it. hell i'd say beyond that. its the most open a zelda game have, the entire game has beautiful design, memorable mechanics, and overall puzzle design hell if you were to ask i'd tell you the biggest puzzle of this game, is it most unsolvable one, Where to go next? those words that you say to yourself will lead you to new discoveries, tough spots, and overall just another cliff for you to put your controller down and look at beautiful view. this is the biggest that hyrule has been and recommended for zelda fans at hearts or those looking to seek an entry into the series.… Expand
  53. WildNova
    Nov 11, 2017
    8
    I think Legend of Zelda Breath of the wild deserves an 8 out of 10 Because the game was not perfect but with the minimal glitches. It was enjoyable and the story was pretty good. with all of the shrines you rarely ever had nothing to do in the world. you could head straight for Ganon or you could get all of the divine beasts controlled. some characters from old games like Impa and kingI think Legend of Zelda Breath of the wild deserves an 8 out of 10 Because the game was not perfect but with the minimal glitches. It was enjoyable and the story was pretty good. with all of the shrines you rarely ever had nothing to do in the world. you could head straight for Ganon or you could get all of the divine beasts controlled. some characters from old games like Impa and king Rhoam but they were not the same from the other games. all in all Legend of Zelda Breath of the wild deserves a 9 this is favorite series so I'm trying not to be bias… Expand
  54. dartvejderr22
    Jan 22, 2018
    10
    The Legend Of Zelda Breath Of The WIld is the best. There is not a thing wrong with this game. This is a beautiful fairy tale that has everything: funny characters great graphics big open world and awesome gameplay above all. It makes me feel happy and positive while playing and there is such attention to details not seen in any other game. People who don't like Zelda probably don't likeThe Legend Of Zelda Breath Of The WIld is the best. There is not a thing wrong with this game. This is a beautiful fairy tale that has everything: funny characters great graphics big open world and awesome gameplay above all. It makes me feel happy and positive while playing and there is such attention to details not seen in any other game. People who don't like Zelda probably don't like games at all.… Expand
  55. Alzz
    Nov 11, 2017
    10
    Everything about this game is absolutely perfect. The stunning graphics make for an excellent experience as you explore the massive world, solve puzzles and discover endless secrets hidden within. There's always something to do in this game, and you really feel achieved when you do something successful. Link's controls are perfect, and the amount of items you can craft is outstanding. TheEverything about this game is absolutely perfect. The stunning graphics make for an excellent experience as you explore the massive world, solve puzzles and discover endless secrets hidden within. There's always something to do in this game, and you really feel achieved when you do something successful. Link's controls are perfect, and the amount of items you can craft is outstanding. The puzzles are very challenging, and the Korok seeds hidden throughout are insanely fun to find! This game is a must buy for any Switch owner. Nintendo really out-did themselves with this masterpiece of a game.… Expand
  56. shankyanan
    Nov 12, 2017
    10
    absolutely fantastic, so immersive and fun.

    Wish weapons didnt break I guess but dont let that put you off. Got to write 150 characters so I will just say how I loved taking it slowly and finding shrines and exploring the place.

    Speechless
  57. Wraithpk
    Jul 21, 2019
    7
    Breath of the Wild is a fun game with an expansive world, nice armor system, some fun puzzles, and some touching story scenes. That said, people FAR overrate this game because of Zelda bias. Here's the bottom line: the game doesn't have much of a story. The few scenes you get are good, but they're way too few and far between.

    As for the expansive world, there just isn't a whole lot    Breath of the Wild is a fun game with an expansive world, nice armor system, some fun puzzles, and some touching story scenes. That said, people FAR overrate this game because of Zelda bias. Here's the bottom line: the game doesn't have much of a story. The few scenes you get are good, but they're way too few and far between.

    As for the expansive world, there just isn't a whole lot actually in it. Littering korok seeds and shrines all over the map isn't really content. Especially when a bunch of the shrines are either brain-dead easy and short, or there's no puzzle at all. The shrines become repetitive pretty quickly. They probably should have cut the number of shrines to a quarter of what they have and made each one longer and more thought out, but they tied them to the fast travel system, which was a mistake.

    The game really comes down to this: find Link's 13 memories, defeat the 4 divine beasts, then go defeat Ganon. That's it. It's very simple and straight-forward. I just can't give a game that's that shallow when you really look at it a higher score than a 7. It's a fun game to play for the most part, but fun to play alone can't make a game a 10/10. Like, it doesn't compare to other games like Horizon Zero Dawn, The Witcher 3, or the Last of Us, which are also fun games but have immersive story plots that surprise you and move you more than Breath of the Wild does. It's a very good Zelda game, but it makes me wonder if they should play with making more complex stories in Zelda games, because that's the big missing key of this game to me.    … Expand
  58. EgErVali
    Mar 9, 2018
    10
    This game is nothing but amazing, I've never played a Zelda game before because I always thought they looked boring but this game made me a into a Zelda fan and made want to play more of the games.
    I have now put in 145 hours into the game and am currently trying to 100% it.
    And even thought I've put in 145 hours I'm sure I will put in many more. This is a game that everyone should    This game is nothing but amazing, I've never played a Zelda game before because I always thought they looked boring but this game made me a into a Zelda fan and made want to play more of the games.
    I have now put in 145 hours into the game and am currently trying to 100% it.
    And even thought I've put in 145 hours I'm sure I will put in many more.

    This is a game that everyone should play, I highly recommend it and hope you have fun.    … Expand
  59. Finnet
    Nov 15, 2017
    9
    This game is all about exploration, and it does it in a fantastic way. when I finish the story mode in other games like GTA 5, or skyrim, I can't really find much else to do and get bored quickly with meaningless side quest, but in this game, I get completely lost. Nothing feels boring and empty, I keep finding new things to do and I'm over 120 hrs in the already. the final battle couldThis game is all about exploration, and it does it in a fantastic way. when I finish the story mode in other games like GTA 5, or skyrim, I can't really find much else to do and get bored quickly with meaningless side quest, but in this game, I get completely lost. Nothing feels boring and empty, I keep finding new things to do and I'm over 120 hrs in the already. the final battle could have been done better, other than that, this game is one of the defining open world games of the decade and I couldn't recommend it enough.… Expand
  60. Mario_Tierra
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    La gran reinvención de The Legend of Zelda, sientes estar jugando a algo completamente nuevo pero a la misma vez sabes que te hallas en el mismo mundo de Hyrule. Ningún juego es perfecto, y este Zelda no es que tenga graves fallos, pero sí se echan en falta elementos clásicos de la saga. Aun así yo le otorgo un merecido 10 porque el hecho de la ausencia de ciertas "mecánicas zelderas" noLa gran reinvención de The Legend of Zelda, sientes estar jugando a algo completamente nuevo pero a la misma vez sabes que te hallas en el mismo mundo de Hyrule. Ningún juego es perfecto, y este Zelda no es que tenga graves fallos, pero sí se echan en falta elementos clásicos de la saga. Aun así yo le otorgo un merecido 10 porque el hecho de la ausencia de ciertas "mecánicas zelderas" no implica que las nuevas sean peores, cuando se le otorga un 10 a un videojuego no es porque sea perfecto y esté libre de defectos, todo producto tiene sus defectos aunque sea minúsculos; el 10 a Zelda Breath of the Wild es porque cumple todo lo que promete, revoluciona los juegos de mundo abierto y aporta una gran frescura a los mismos, incluida la propia saga The Legend of Zelda. Estamos ante uno de los juegos de la generación y un título que será recordado durante décadas.… Expand
  61. khornelio
    Nov 17, 2017
    10
    Este juego es mágico, fantástico, alucinante, hermoso, retador, increíble, inmenso y una obra de arte hecha video juego. Los desarrolladores dan con este juego una catedra de como se debe programar un juego en mundo abierto. Es un juego que me ha hecho recordar la emoción que sentí cuando jugué al LOZ Ocarina of Time.
  62. Ronas13
    Nov 17, 2017
    10
    Es de los mejores juegos que he jugado, es increíble todas las cosas que puedes hacer, la libertad que tiene el jugador y las mecánicas del juego. El soundtrack también es perfecto.

    Lo unico que no es perfecto es la historia, siento que le podían haber sacado más.
  63. playeralive
    Nov 18, 2017
    10
    Sin duda uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado en toda mi vida, una atención al detalle impresionante que hace que te sumerjas en el mundo de Hyrule. Unos personajes muy bien definidos cada uno con su forma de ser y diferente trato hacia Link y hasta ahora la mejor Zelda que he visto, sientes sus miedos sus frustraciones, sus deseos... empatizas con ella rápidamente y quieres saber másSin duda uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado en toda mi vida, una atención al detalle impresionante que hace que te sumerjas en el mundo de Hyrule. Unos personajes muy bien definidos cada uno con su forma de ser y diferente trato hacia Link y hasta ahora la mejor Zelda que he visto, sientes sus miedos sus frustraciones, sus deseos... empatizas con ella rápidamente y quieres saber más de ella. Un mundo abierto enorme, sin indicadores de dónde está cada punto de interés o que te digan constantemente dónde tienes que ir, este mundo abierto te incita a explorarlo por ti mismo. Muchas veces quería ir a un sitio y en 2 horas no llegué a ese sitio porque a cada momento veía algo en el horizonte y quería saber qué me esperaba... increíble. La banda sonora espectacular pero escasa. Puntos negativos, no hay apenas mazmorras como tal, se echan un poco de menos pero tienes los santuarios y las Bestias divinas, la dificultad es otro punto negativo sobre todo en la batalla final(muy fácil). Pero es a mi parecer un juego maravilloso y que todo aquel que ame los videojuegos debería jugar alguna vez en su vida.… Expand
  64. scott7680
    Nov 18, 2017
    10
    A wonderfully amazing game with some of the most imaginative world building I have ever seen in a game. This might possibly be the best not only Zelda game but video game ever made.
  65. NouZeM
    Nov 7, 2018
    10
    Revoluciona el juego en mundo abierto. En este universo, SÍ te pierdes explorando y no viajando de punto en punto.
    Sin duda, la saga Zelda debería continuar por este camino. GOTY indiscutible y actualmente el mejor juego de Switch
  66. jljosue
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Although the game lacks a cohesive story, the approach to exploration is simply superb.
  67. FeineZ
    Nov 22, 2017
    10
    Breath of the Wild is an absolute masterpiece. The game-play is completely non-linear, and with so much to do eg, complete shrines, capture divine beasts, farm enemies, etc, players will have fun for hours on end. Even the great plateau (which is essentially the tutorial area) has so much to do and explore. A must-own for Switch owners or fans of the legend of zelda series
  68. FlaviusAetius
    Nov 22, 2017
    9
    A wonderful experience, though not perfect. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild deftly weaves modern gaming concepts into a franchise that continues to evolve with the ages.
  69. hifumitogo
    Feb 27, 2018
    9
    As a newcomer to the Zelda series, this game amazed me in many ways and the contents in this game are actually more than what have I expected. This game deserves all those GOTY awards this year. Played Mario Odyssey, HZD, Nier: A, Persona 5, all GOTY contenders and Zelda BoTW is indeed the better one out of them. But of course there are somethings I simply not so fond of:

    1. Completion    As a newcomer to the Zelda series, this game amazed me in many ways and the contents in this game are actually more than what have I expected. This game deserves all those GOTY awards this year. Played Mario Odyssey, HZD, Nier: A, Persona 5, all GOTY contenders and Zelda BoTW is indeed the better one out of them. But of course there are somethings I simply not so fond of:

    1. Completion and rewarding. So I have beaten the game but my % of completion is barely around 20%. I know I didn't hunt for Korok seeds a lot and didn't bother much on those side quests but the % bothered me quite a lot given that I completed all the main quests. All I can say are those activities are not so rewarding for me especially after beaten the final boss.

    2. Princess Zelda's voice. Fairly shock for me after my cute, sweet and pretty looking princess said her first dialogue in the game. Don't match with her appearance at all.

    3. Climbing while raining. I know this is part of the game but sometimes it just f me hard. AFAIK there isn't any set or elixir that can help with this right?

    4. Puzzle. I know solving puzzle element in Zelda series is like stealing car in GTA. But it's quite troublesome for me, precisely the 4 divine beasts puzzle.

    In a side note I actually expect more from a game that known by many as game of the decade nonetheless. No offense to this game, but I'm quite disappointed if this is the height a single player video game can reach up to now. I must say it's my expectation is always too high for highly rated games. Don't be mad guys just my opinions :)    … Expand
  70. BlueFalcon90
    Dec 2, 2018
    8
    This Zelda is for sure completely different in regards to past core games in the series. Very open world and takes lots of exploration. The main dungeons and puzzle solving has been split up into mini versions call shrines and will take about 5-10 mins per one. Even the main divine beast dungeons will take 30 mins max for any veteran Zelda player. Overall it is a nice change of pace beingThis Zelda is for sure completely different in regards to past core games in the series. Very open world and takes lots of exploration. The main dungeons and puzzle solving has been split up into mini versions call shrines and will take about 5-10 mins per one. Even the main divine beast dungeons will take 30 mins max for any veteran Zelda player. Overall it is a nice change of pace being able to do any thing you want. Even if you become a master at it you can go and fight Ganon straight away. There are a variety of side quests to keep you busy. You'll probably find yourself going to a target location to only find yourself side tracked with things you find along the way. You will find yourself having to hoard weapons as they do break often. I didn't really have a problem with that as you come across plenty to have in your inventory. One big problem is the rain and how it hinders your progression from climbing anything in the game. Overall the gameplay is pretty tight. Music department is pretty much just a relaxing tone through the entire game. I did enjoy most of the music and I recommend checking out the OST if you get a chance. Story is pretty interesting and the first Zelda game to have full force voice acting. The voice acting isn't top notch but isn't terrible either. All in all it was a joyful experience and some what of a memorable one. I ended up with over 100 hours in the game within a six month period.… Expand
  71. Bowsar52
    Nov 24, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Of all the Zelda games I played through, I had the most fun at Breath of the Wild. By exploring and discovering Hyrule, my Zelda fanboy's heart opened.… Expand
  72. TheKillerNL
    Nov 25, 2017
    10
    This game how can i describe it.. its beautiful! In the Starting area The Great Plateau u can already do so much and u didn't even started yet! Its a Masterpiece Waiting for DLC 2 Can't wait for it so good it is!
  73. PsychoKillerGR
    Dec 3, 2021
    10
    Everyone has said it before, I'll just say thank you to Nintendo for this masterpiece.
  74. KeanuGermany
    Jun 5, 2020
    10
    Graphic: 10
    Music: 10
    Control: 10
    Variety: 10
    Degree of Difficulty: 10
    Fun: 10
    Story: 8
    Multiplayer: /
    Content: 10
    Long-term Motivation: 10
  75. Fhone
    Feb 15, 2018
    10
    Before I talk about Breath of the Wild, let me address some things. TL:DR at the bottom

    This game brings Zelda back to life. Everyone saying this isn't a real Zelda game are players who are used to the Zelda games with Ocarina of Time's tired playstyle, and let's be honest, it was getting boring and it reached its end with Skyward Sword. Thankfully we got A Link Between Worlds because    Before I talk about Breath of the Wild, let me address some things. TL:DR at the bottom

    This game brings Zelda back to life. Everyone saying this isn't a real Zelda game are players who are used to the Zelda games with Ocarina of Time's tired playstyle, and let's be honest, it was getting boring and it reached its end with Skyward Sword. Thankfully we got A Link Between Worlds because it broke the cycle of rehashed playstyles. Nintendo played it smart, they kept adding in gimmicks to keep players from noticing that they were playing the same game with different graphics. Skyward Sword had the flight, Twilight Princess had the wolf transformations, and Wind Waker had the traveling. Take those out and it's pretty much Ocarina of Time DLC.

    Thankfully Breath of the Wild delievered, I gotta say I would've been a little disappointed if it had the same playstyle that's been used for years. The game does have some missed opportunities and things I would've liked to see (hopeflly they'll be around in the next game), dungeons could've been larger, but the scattered shrines make up for the loss of classic dungeons, some shrines being short, and some being pretty lengthy.

    I'm also glad they still kept some classic Zelda things in there while adding in new things, like figuring out the enemy's weakness and figuring out puzzles. This game feels more like the first Zelda than any of the recent releases, open, rewarding, and fun. The game rewards players for their curiosity, and features tons of puzzles to solve and really reminds us of what Zelda is about.

    TL:DR - Don't listen to the kids who say this isn't a Zelda game just because they want more OoT rehashes, THIS is a Zelda game. I stopped playing a while ago to play other games, but this is one of my all time favorites and will be remembered for generations to come.    … Expand
  76. yam7ate9
    Jan 4, 2018
    10
    An instant classic that will be remembered for ages. There's nothing much I can say that hasn't been said already. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a must buy if you are a Switch or Wii U owner. Why you ask? It's open world Zelda, enough said.
  77. btd82
    Dec 24, 2017
    10
    I keep coming back to the game to slowly explore a bit more of the gigantic map. Ganon has been defeated -- but there are still so many sidequests, shrines and other things to discover. The world is so beautiful, so varied, I keep exploring.

    The very long playing value of this game is what makes it worth the 10 score. There are minor annoyances with the weapon system and the cooking,    I keep coming back to the game to slowly explore a bit more of the gigantic map. Ganon has been defeated -- but there are still so many sidequests, shrines and other things to discover. The world is so beautiful, so varied, I keep exploring.

    The very long playing value of this game is what makes it worth the 10 score. There are minor annoyances with the weapon system and the cooking, but all in all it invites me to continue playing and continue discovering new things. Really the best game of 2017 for me.    … Expand
  78. zulucrit
    Dec 22, 2017
    10
    Best game ever. No hyperbole, just facts. Everything about this game is designed to keep you engrossed in its world.
  79. xyliss
    Dec 20, 2017
    10
    Incredible game and revolutionary for the Zelda franchise. Don't listen to anyone who gives this game less than a 9 or 10. Already and more so over time, BOTW will be regarded as a game-changer for not just the Switch, but for all gaming in general. It is worth every penny of your hard-earned-whats-left-after-taxes money. Campaigning around this newly expanded and lush Hyrule, it'llIncredible game and revolutionary for the Zelda franchise. Don't listen to anyone who gives this game less than a 9 or 10. Already and more so over time, BOTW will be regarded as a game-changer for not just the Switch, but for all gaming in general. It is worth every penny of your hard-earned-whats-left-after-taxes money. Campaigning around this newly expanded and lush Hyrule, it'll provide hundreds of hours of fun, frustration, achievement and replay ability. If you haven't played it yet, you should consider picking it up soon. Cheers.… Expand
  80. mikeisright3
    Mar 9, 2018
    10
    Dear God. This game is simply one pf the best ever. I have no idea how to explain how good this game is. But it's good.
  81. PacoRB
    Dec 21, 2017
    10
    He sido fan de la saga zelda desde siempre, y puedo reconocer que the lengend of zelda breath of the wild es el mejor juego de la saga, el apartado gráfico de este juego es increíble, la jugabilidad no tiene precedentes, la saga volvió a sus orígenes reinventando el concepto de mundo abierto justo como lo hizo el primer zelda; jugar este título fue una experiencia única y espero que seHe sido fan de la saga zelda desde siempre, y puedo reconocer que the lengend of zelda breath of the wild es el mejor juego de la saga, el apartado gráfico de este juego es increíble, la jugabilidad no tiene precedentes, la saga volvió a sus orígenes reinventando el concepto de mundo abierto justo como lo hizo el primer zelda; jugar este título fue una experiencia única y espero que se repita en posteriores entregas de la saga. Una maravilla en todos sus apartados.… Expand
  82. jdawg191
    Nov 25, 2018
    10
    This is simply the best console game ever made. I played the original Zelda as a child, so I had high expectations for the series. I bought the Nintendo switch because of this game and I was not disappointed. With a massive open world, day night and weather mechanics, beautiful and amazing graphics, and numerous cut-scenes that even include a hidden ending, this game sets an entirely newThis is simply the best console game ever made. I played the original Zelda as a child, so I had high expectations for the series. I bought the Nintendo switch because of this game and I was not disappointed. With a massive open world, day night and weather mechanics, beautiful and amazing graphics, and numerous cut-scenes that even include a hidden ending, this game sets an entirely new standard for others to follow.… Expand
  83. darkhedgehog32
    Dec 25, 2017
    10
    Awesome game with a huge open world in which you have too much to explore (I'm playing since July and still didn't reach 100%), good physics and mechanics. The only thing which dissapoints me a little is a lack of big thematic dungeons which became traditional for the franchise since A Link to the Past.
  84. SuperIgun
    Dec 29, 2017
    8
    The Zelda series has been one my favorite video game series and Breath of the Wild is my second favorite. The game starts you on the Great Plateau which is a 1-hour tutorial area that shows you how to find shrines, and which one to get to first. It also has many interactive things with enemies, food, boulders, and other objects. Once you get off the Plateau, you have the entire Hyrule toThe Zelda series has been one my favorite video game series and Breath of the Wild is my second favorite. The game starts you on the Great Plateau which is a 1-hour tutorial area that shows you how to find shrines, and which one to get to first. It also has many interactive things with enemies, food, boulders, and other objects. Once you get off the Plateau, you have the entire Hyrule to explore; you do not even need to get to the first objective, you could just kill Ganon or explore. The land is also gorgeous and very large. There are lots of side quests you can do; you can do all the shrines, and get all the korok seeds. (There are a lot of koroks.) This game is a masterpiece, but I cannot give it a perfect score. The main story was kind of disappointment at the end, especially the end boss fight. The dungeons are all the same puzzles and look very similar. The Switch version is very optimised, but there are some small drops in framerate which detract from the experience especially in Korok Forest. Although, it got better when the patches came out but still not perfect. (Wii u version has lots of drops.) Even with those problems, Breath of the Wild is a fantastic open world game, and you will have hours of fun. (At least, 100 hours of fun.)… Expand
  85. LordOMO
    Oct 13, 2020
    8
    Groundbreaking but not flawless

    Pros: audio and the core gameplay mechanics Audio in this game is some of the best I've ever heard. Plug in a pair of headphones and immediatly get immersed in the world. The more somber music does a great job of delivering a few accents here and there without overpowering the amazing sound design. Core Gameplay: This includes so many aspects, but    Groundbreaking but not flawless

    Pros: audio and the core gameplay mechanics
    Audio in this game is some of the best I've ever heard. Plug in a pair of headphones and immediatly get immersed in the world. The more somber music does a great job of delivering a few accents here and there without overpowering the amazing sound design.

    Core Gameplay: This includes so many aspects, but most importantly the movement system and Link's abilities. Breath of the Wild gives the player all the tools they need for near limitless exploration and experimentation.
    The fact that you can climb every mountain or swim through every river as long as you have enough stamina (which can be buffed via gear and consumables!) makes similar games feel archaic in comparison. Looking at other open world games like Horizon Zero Dawn it is laughable how many invisible barriers you come across and how limited the climbing system actually is.
    Link's abilities are amazing for the fact that they are physics based and can be utilized in every situation you can think of. There is a lot of depth in how you can interact with those abilities and use them in creative ways.
    Another interesting but not perfect gameplay mechanic is that even most of your gear functions as a consumable. By forcing you to constantly switch up your load out the game encourages experimentation and prevents players from snatching up high level gear early which would trivialise all of the low level areas. You can of course still do that but when your weapon breaks after two combat encounters you are back to using level appropriate gear. However, there are some faults in the execution of this system, which leads me to the games weaknesses.

    Cons: inventory management and a lack of motivators.

    Inventory management is a hassle. Every time you want to heal or want to switch weapons or when your weapon breaks or if you want to use an ability you got to pull up some kind of menu. The Nintendo Switch simply doesn't have enough buttons to cycle through all the stuff you'll need during gameplay efficiently. As a result the controls are surprisingly complex and gameplay doesn't always go as smooth as I like. Within one combat encounter that takes maybe 40 seconds it is not unusual for me to pull up some kind of menu 6 times or more. That's me pulling up a menu screen every 5-10 seconds. This absolutely needs to be streamlined in future entries of the Zelda series.

    The biggest weakness however is the lack of motivators. Breath of the Wild is a game that has its core mechanics built entirely around exploration. So how come the game world is so empty and has little reward? I understand that people might be motivated to explore for different reasons. Some may explore to collect loot, some may explore to find content (e.g. lore or side quests) and some may explore simply to appreciate the game world. In my opinion Breath of the Wild nails none of these motivators.
    Let's look at loot: most of the loot you will find are basically just consumables to replace the consumables you spent or to increase your inventory to store said consumables. To actually grow permanently stronger it is recommended to complete shrines and quests which have a lot of empty space inbetween.
    OK, so how about content? Let me be quite frank. There is very little chance that you might stumble across a quest giver or some interesting story event by accident. Yet again, most of the areas are empty except for some cookie-cutter enemies and consumable items here and there.
    So, if there is no story reward or rare loot to be excpected when going off the beaten path then surely there must be some beatiful/interesting vistas to be discovered that make the journey worth it, right? This is of course very subjective but I don't think Breath of the Wild is a particularly pretty game. It has a good art style that can hide some of the technical shortcomings. But the game still remains barren and rarely impresses visually. And the most impressive stuff is usually part of the main quest anyway.

    All in all I believe Breath of the Wild is an innovative approach to exploration and experimentation in video games. However it is a bit held back by the technical limitations of the Wii U and Nintendo Switch. I can only assume that they needed to spread out the content over so much empty space because the consoles would not have been able to handle a more dense and complex game world. As a result the strong core mechanics hace to carry the game through some of the more boring parts while traversing the game world    … Expand
  86. SillySeaMonkey
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    Love this game. Big zelda fan from the time of SNES. This is my dream zelda game. 10/10
  87. Jorgesoman
    Dec 31, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TLOZ: Breath of the Wild es, en primera estancia, un juego precioso. El primer plano del exterior nos muestra un mundo cuidado, con mucha vida en él. A lo largo del juego vemos seres de todo tipo, desde pequeños roedores inofensivos hasta monstruos tremendamente hostiles. Las civilizaciones dejan ver sus culturas, su arquitectura y su historia sin resultar pedante o sin que sature al jugador medio. Te gusta pasear por ese mundo, ir con calma por sus distintos ecosistemas. Precioso.
    La jugabilidad del juego se apoya en tres pilares fundamentales:
    El ritmo calmado del juego debido a las distancias y a la cantidad de cosas por hacer.
    La adaptación de Link a las situaciones y diversas etapas del juego.
    La exploración del medio como fin en sí mismo.
    Estos tres factores explican el reparto de santuario por todo el mapa, que se descubren a través de exploración. Estos dan recompensas de muchos tipos, así como vida, estamina o equipación. Con estas mejoras, se te permite una mejor exploración, encontrando más santuarios y etcétera. Estas armas son volátiles, es decir, se rompen eventualmente. Por lo tanto, esta situación provoca dos de estos pilares:
    Saber escoger el arma en cada momento para su mayor durabilidad (adaptación).
    Al romper las armas necesitas buscar otras por el mapa (exploración).
    Esta dinámica del juego es simplemente perfecta, ya que unas acciones provocan otras necesidades, y que impulsan a su vez otras acciones. Es, sin más, un círculo perfecto.
    La narrativa es la parte más floja del juego, pero sólida al mismo tiempo. Breath of the Wild presenta a un protagonista sin recuerdos de su otra vida, que va encontrando por Hyrule, volviendo al pilar de la exploración. A medida que encuentra fragmentos de su memoria, la historia se nos va revelando. Y entonces, vemos claramente que el juego trata de Zelda y no de Link. En este juego, Zelda es un personaje muy bien desarrollado, a través del punto de vista de nuestro avatar, de nosotros. Se presenta como una persona insegura, a la sombra de un héroe capaz de todo. Ella, la supuesta elegida, no puede parar a Ganon. Es una decepción y una vergüenza para su padre y para todo el reino. Pero ella está luchando desde hace cien años y Link fue derrotado. Quizás hubiese estado mejor que la historia sucediese a tiempo real y no en un flashback. Pero no está del todo mal. Le permite a los jugadores que quieran jugar hacerlo sin preámbulos.
    En deifinitiva, estamos ante uno de los mejores juegos del año, técnicamente impecable, con una jugabilidad, aunque no innovadora, sí fresca para la saga, con un mapa basado en la exploración sin límites. Y una historia aceptable para no dedicar sus esfuerzos en ella.    … Expand
  88. JoelGro
    Jun 2, 2018
    10
    Es un juegazo, es hermoso el arte, la musica, la historia, las mecanicas de juego, es uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado, como todo buen zelda lo es
  89. GollyJeeWizz
    Mar 26, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In a nutshell, this game is for adventurers and those who love to explore. The game rewards those who explores every nook and cranny of the world, and if you're not a skilled player, punishes you for not doing so. I say those who do so are rewarded, and those who do not are punished because the way you find your stamina vessels and heart containers are by exploring and completing Shrines that are littered throughout the massive game world. From obvious locations, such as at ground level in random places, to the top of the Twin Peaks. Some are easy to complete, and others will have you scrambling the internet to figure out how to complete them. There are still Shrines in earlier parts of the game I doubt I will ever complete, either because they are incredibly annoying, or simply because I don't have the patience to search every nook and cranny of the world.

    There are over 900 Korok seeds around the world you can use to expand your inventory. These are incredibly precious, as inventory space is hard to come by due to the new breakable equipment mechanic. There are 120 possible Shrines to explore as you make your way around the game world. There are a ton of side quests that will yield extra rupees, gems, and other items. There are treasure chests placed all throughout the world in those places you don't think to look at while playing a video game, such as at the bottom of a pond, or in a cave behind a destructible wall. Needless to say there is enough to do in this world to keep you busy. There are those who have put in 100+ hours into the game who have yet to make it to their first Divine Beast. I've even read about individuals with 500 hours into the game who has yet to finish off and destroy Calamity Ganon. We'll return to that later.

    However, with that being said, the story is just as bad as the exploration is good. There's not much that is fleshed out, and what little story we do get in BOTW becomes predictable. You start out waking up from a 100 year nap and found out Calamity Ganon is on the loose and terrorizing the world. You meet up with the last King of Hyrule, and while you are finding all this out the only thing comes into mind is how amazing this adventure is going to be. Unfortunately, all that type is short lived. You learn how to glide after doing the tutorial island, and from there you are told you need to find the four Divine Beasts, as they are the secret to weakening Calamity Ganon so he can be defeated. In fact, skilled players can completely ignore this and go straight to Calamity Ganon, and the main story is over as quickly as it begins.

    Without question, BOTW is the best exploration and adventure simulator that has ever been made, but lacks the character of previous Zelda games.    … Expand
  90. DiegoGamerX
    Jan 3, 2018
    10
    SUPER JUEGAZO. Es uno de los mejores zeldas, se pelea super parejo con Ocarina of time pero lo importante es si es bueno o no, y si, es super bueno
  91. Shadlee
    Mar 4, 2021
    10
    a game that defines that Graphics and next gen don't matter as long as there's structure. This game is the perfect example. Go play it.
  92. Adubis27
    Mar 19, 2018
    10
    This game is so unbelievably good! I just made a Metacritic account and I decided that this was the first game I had to praise, it's nearly flawless. Well deserved GOTY award. 100/100
  93. Samuel6710
    Jan 6, 2018
    10
    Do I even need to explain why 10/10? This game...is ridiculously good. The immersion is just mind blowing, even though that was the goal for most Zelda games, and being on the go? Nintendo is perfecting their work once again. One of the problems I have with the game is the controls are somewhat slippery. I couldn't move to easily some of the time and it was quite annoying, but I moved pastDo I even need to explain why 10/10? This game...is ridiculously good. The immersion is just mind blowing, even though that was the goal for most Zelda games, and being on the go? Nintendo is perfecting their work once again. One of the problems I have with the game is the controls are somewhat slippery. I couldn't move to easily some of the time and it was quite annoying, but I moved past that. The game is just...MIND BLOWING! The Z-targeting feature is smooth and perfected, the world is so rich in content, the dungeons while few, are incredibly designed, the atmospheric music is crisp and beautiful, the runes are extremely fun to mess around with, the physics are amazingly made, and the game in itself feels...like 98.5% perfect! If you want a switch or a WiiU, than you most likely want The Legend of Zelda, Breath of the Wild.… Expand
  94. MarioLuigi0404
    Jan 6, 2018
    10
    Wonderful game. Very good graphics, if you enjoy the cell-shaded look. Full of content, maybe a bit much. (900 korok seeds) Great story, and excellent gameplay. Amazing soundtrack, but it should have had more songs from previous Zelda games. If you ever find yourself bored, you can try fighting a Lionel or Hinox just for fun. The DLC adds even more content, and is a very fun challenge ifWonderful game. Very good graphics, if you enjoy the cell-shaded look. Full of content, maybe a bit much. (900 korok seeds) Great story, and excellent gameplay. Amazing soundtrack, but it should have had more songs from previous Zelda games. If you ever find yourself bored, you can try fighting a Lionel or Hinox just for fun. The DLC adds even more content, and is a very fun challenge if you are up for it.… Expand
  95. swissjm
    Feb 27, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Breath of the Wild is a strong entry in the Zelda series. The open world aspect of the game is refreshing and mixes up the formula of past 3D Zelda titles, as well as takes the series back to it's roots. The fact that you can go anywhere and do anything gives you an immense sense of freedom and encourages exploration. You can literally climb any surface, swim any river, and reach anything you see in the distance. You can even go straight to the final boss fight without accomplishing anything else in the game. The "tutorial" part of the game on the Great Plataea is extremely well done. The player is given a taste of what adventuring in Hyrule really feels like and sets the player up to succeed with tasks and challenges that flow very well in the narrative and doesn't feel like a tutorial in itself.
    Where the game falters is that the scope of Hyrule is so vast that the story is left wanting. Nintendo is first and foremost about game play (and this game plays extremely well), but you never bond with any of the characters outside of Zelda. There is no character development or any relational bond with anyone other than Zelda. There is so much time spent in game exploring and discovering new areas that if there's not a relational component to the story and characters to keep you engaged, then the main story is easily pushed to the side. I like how we are taken along an adventure with Link as he recovers his memories. We discover bits of his past along the way until we have a clear picture of what happened 100 years ago. But that's just it. The champions that Link knew 100 years ago are gone. Zelda is gone. We don't go through this adventure with anyone by our side. We have no one to latch on to and to grow with. The champion descendants found in each location play no part in the end. They are simply there and then have no relevance, with the former champions (who we have never interacted with) are shoe-horned back in. In the end the final confrontation with Ganon doesn't hold a lot of weight because we aren't fighting for people we care about. There's no one that we can latch onto, that we grew with, who we want to save. It's only Zelda (who we never spend game time with).
    My other issue with the game is there seems to be missing a Zelda charm seen from other 3D entries. Not having unique, puzzle solving dungeons leaves a huge void. The four divine beasts were short and quiet generic. The bosses for each divine beast were boring as well. They were all variations of a phantom Ganon. The shrines scattered across Hyrule didn't scratch the dungeon itch either. A lot of them were very similar. Again, these elements took a back seat to exploration and the vastness of Hyrule. Story-wise it would have made sense for there to have been dungeons. Ganon had 100 years to build up his forces. There could easily have been "dungeons" throughout Hyrule were Link needed to defeat Ganon's generals and lieutenants.
    Over-all this game is a solid Legend of Zelda title and did a lot to mix things up for the better. It's by no means perfect and suffers on the story-side. The exploration and game play are excellent and I immensely enjoyed each of the 165 hours I put into this game.    … Expand
  96. lpagno
    Jan 11, 2018
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played.
    The open-world is enormous, there are tons of side quests, world's design is fantastic and gameplay is perfect.
  97. EdgarEM
    Jan 14, 2018
    10
    Una experiencia de totalmente unica donde te adentras a investigar cada parte de este bastisimo mundo en el cual la historia contada es excelente y muy bien establecida, lo suficiente para sentirte identificado con alguno de os tantos personajes. El apartado grafico es una maravilla tomando en cuenta la potencia de la consola y lo que esta ha logrado hacer, su banda sonora es envolvente yUna experiencia de totalmente unica donde te adentras a investigar cada parte de este bastisimo mundo en el cual la historia contada es excelente y muy bien establecida, lo suficiente para sentirte identificado con alguno de os tantos personajes. El apartado grafico es una maravilla tomando en cuenta la potencia de la consola y lo que esta ha logrado hacer, su banda sonora es envolvente y sin duda algo que muchos suelen pasar por alto son las fisicas, este juego cuenta con unas de las mejores fisicas que podemos encontrar en juegos de esta generacion y que nos podria tomar horas de entretenimientos solamente jugando con ellas y descubriendolas. Este juego es sin duda una de las principales razones o quiza la principal por la que puedes adquirir una Nintendo Switch sin olvidar que tambien puedes disfrutarlo en la Nintendo Wii U, donde la experiencia es igual de disfrutable pero sin la portabilidad.… Expand
  98. Beaubro8
    Jan 14, 2018
    10
    I got this game on launch day and i recently finished it 100% and I loved every second. While the DLC was slightly underwhelming, I still found them hard. All of the Devine Beasts, Shrines, and Koroks felt unique and well hidden/put together. I don't want to give any spoilers away, but if you've ever played a game and enjoyed it Breath of the Wild is so worth picking up.
  99. memelord1234567
    Jan 14, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. best gamer ever. the graphics are amazing, best overworld ever, story is awsome, some of the things like durability is not that much of a worry once you get the master sword, and the stamina bar might be a problem for some people but there is a glich to get infinite or run infinitely or you can get more with spirit orbs.… Expand
  100. GameCompleters
    Jan 14, 2018
    10
    One of the top 3 games I have ever played in my life. Everything about this game is great, the Divine beasts and Shrines are some of the best parts. The 4 Divine Beasts can be beaten in any order and are so much fun, these challenges can be hard if you do not have good enough weapons.

    Shrines are orange glowing cave kind of things which are different inside every time. There are many    One of the top 3 games I have ever played in my life. Everything about this game is great, the Divine beasts and Shrines are some of the best parts. The 4 Divine Beasts can be beaten in any order and are so much fun, these challenges can be hard if you do not have good enough weapons.

    Shrines are orange glowing cave kind of things which are different inside every time. There are many over the beautiful open-world. Shrines have very fun and sometimes challenging puzzles inside which 2 Minutes to 20 minutes to complete. Every Shrine you complete gives you a point (which i forgot what there called) and when you get 4 can turn it into another health heart or turn into more stamina.

    This game looks great on the Nintendo Switch both Docked and Handheld.
    I highly recommend this game to anyone and is worth buying the Nintendo Switch just for this game. After playing this game and writing this review i can think of nothing which is bad about this incredible game. This game deserves 10/10    … Expand
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Metascore
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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