The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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  1. Ronin427
    Jan 22, 2019
    10
    The best game of my life. Excellent physics and gameplay. You can go slowly for months and have fun.
  2. Dnslx
    Jan 7, 2019
    10
    There is not much to say about this masterpiece... start the game and enjoy :-)
  3. To_Be_Released
    Jun 15, 2020
    10
    Breath of the wild is a masterpiece, a game for both new Zelda fans and old ones!

    Breath of the wild is a Zelda game with a twist, it is extremely open and is like Minecraft in it's sandbox elements. Breath of the wild let's you play the game any way you want, after beating the tutorial you can go straight to the final boss or you could play the side content first, or just mess around for    Breath of the wild is a masterpiece, a game for both new Zelda fans and old ones!

    Breath of the wild is a Zelda game with a twist, it is extremely open and is like Minecraft in it's sandbox elements. Breath of the wild let's you play the game any way you want, after beating the tutorial you can go straight to the final boss or you could play the side content first, or just mess around for awhile. Breath of the wild allows you to do whatever you want and the feeling of exploring the beautiful world for the first time is magical and the game also looks amazing! This is a must play and one of the best games ever made!    … Expand
  4. Matthewgaming21
    Jun 16, 2020
    9
    Graphics are amazing on switch (sorry Wii-U players) a few lag spikes here and there but the game is very good.
  5. wescrigg48
    Apr 22, 2019
    10
    if you own a switch or wiiu but not this, WHAT THE **** IS WRONG WITH YOU ok, now that i have that out of the way just buy it 100% worth the money. the dlc too
  6. cjtheone
    Jan 7, 2019
    10
    this game is the best game that i can have with all the shrines and stuff i know tht i will be able to do well in school because of all the puzzles required if you want to do well in this game
  7. CITHAnimelover
    Jan 9, 2019
    10
    The legend of Zelda breath of the wild is taking the previous Zelda games formula and throwing it out the window the visuals are in a beautiful art style the open world is fun to traverse theirs always something to do combat encounters can be tackled in an infinite number of ways secrets all around that reward you for your exploration the opening plateau is varied and perfect for aThe legend of Zelda breath of the wild is taking the previous Zelda games formula and throwing it out the window the visuals are in a beautiful art style the open world is fun to traverse theirs always something to do combat encounters can be tackled in an infinite number of ways secrets all around that reward you for your exploration the opening plateau is varied and perfect for a tutorial 4 shrines a boss and it shows you the temperature system and once you leave the area you are rewarded with freedom you can go anywhere even straight to the final boss but it's not recommended instead it's best you get weapons get more shrine orbs and free the divine beast from calamity ganon for the first time their are voice actors in a Zelda game but not all the time instead they are reserved for emotional cut scenes my complaint with this is now that their is voice acting it's time to fully go in and voice act for everything and it's about time to give Link a voice the mechanics of the game are fun you get runes for your slate remote bombs stasis cryosis and magnesis the stasis is my favorite you can bend the game and launch your self Iv'e hadn't had more fun just toying with the games mechanics since ever another complaint I have is the weapon durability system but once I got the master sword and beat the trial of the sword i never used any other weapon but those are all minor issues when compared the the grand scheme of things this is one of the best games ever made and it was worth the wait… Expand
  8. ExeExoticz
    Jan 9, 2019
    10
    Even though this game came out almost two whole years ago, I still think this game is awesome. The open world map is huge with so many things to do, Nintendo perfected the open world in this game and all the ways to travel you have, the puzzles are balanced with easy ones for the beginning stage in the "Great Plateau" and harder ones towards the end of the game. The Story is great and theEven though this game came out almost two whole years ago, I still think this game is awesome. The open world map is huge with so many things to do, Nintendo perfected the open world in this game and all the ways to travel you have, the puzzles are balanced with easy ones for the beginning stage in the "Great Plateau" and harder ones towards the end of the game. The Story is great and the combat is smooth, this game deserved to be game of the year and it was indeed game of the year, while I think this for other games too like Super Mario Odyssey and a certain game that starts with P and ends with 5, Breath of the Wild is great and I recommend it.… Expand
  9. TheSora4K
    Oct 22, 2021
    6
    El mundo del juego está prácticamente sin vida, este título está sobrevalorado y es un insulto con un escupitajo en los zapatos de los anteriores.

    La fórmula ha cambiado y no le ha sentado bien, no compraré más juegos de Zelda hasta que vuelvan al estilo de los anteriores.
  10. Toddynha
    Jan 14, 2019
    10
    wonderfully perfect in all points, the only note that a game like this is 10!
  11. MurphyBrandon
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    The best part of Breath of the Wild is that the game mechanics allow the player to be creative in their own unique ways. Solving puzzles and defeating enemies can be done with unconventional methods. It opens up so many possibilities. This game is the complete opposite of staleness.
  12. Alchemango
    Jun 20, 2019
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is certainly a game that can be played.
  13. KratosKong
    Jan 18, 2019
    10
    Este videojuego nos brinda de golpe y porrazo nada mas comenzar un grandisimo mundo abierto a nuestra disposición para hacer lo que queramos dentro de las propias posibilidades del juego. La sensación de aventura esta presente en todo momento.
  14. Coldhandsyo
    Jan 22, 2019
    10
    Fantastic game. I tend to find games like this overhyped but it was amazing.
  15. Alwarr
    Apr 19, 2021
    7
    Breath of the Wild has a great open world and good physics. Difficulty, combat, progression and level/enemy design were flawed and, in the end, made it not a very good (Zelda) game in my opinion. This is a disappointment, as I am a huge fan of the Zelda series.
  16. lalapetizoo
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    One of if not the best games on the Switch. There is just so much to do in this game, wandering around in the world of Hyrule is truly a pleasure.
  17. cvg
    Jan 30, 2019
    8
    Very good game with some lacking mechanisms including weapon weariness. Story lacking a bit when compared to the very top RPG tier. Still, I highly recommend this game for game play alone.
  18. rocco30
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Best game ever made in history. This game will change your life, and how you look at video games forever.
  19. OlexeyHmelove
    Oct 7, 2019
    10
    that game are cool,that dungeon are beautifuls,I have nothing to say except to10 from 10
  20. ReviewerT
    Mar 15, 2019
    10
    A game that just about every gamer should have on their shelf. Very few flaws and the ones that do exist aren't really that bad.

    The game has an insanely huge world with many things to do. It's a bit daunting at first but it's packed with more content than you may think, so it is surprisingly not really repetitive. The concept of shrines is a great addition. It's unlike the other    A game that just about every gamer should have on their shelf. Very few flaws and the ones that do exist aren't really that bad.

    The game has an insanely huge world with many things to do. It's a bit daunting at first but it's packed with more content than you may think, so it is surprisingly not really repetitive.

    The concept of shrines is a great addition. It's unlike the other games in the sense that if you find a shrine you don't like then you don't have to beat it. That alone gives you even more freedom than the game already offers.

    The game is good in terms of difficulty. It's on the harder side according to me and a lot of others who have played this game, but it's definitely not enough to make it so that inexperienced players straight up cannot pick up the game. I mean maybe a young child couldn't but any capable kid above 10 probably should.

    The soundtrack is nice although it doesn't have any masterpiece songs in it, which is one of the few things about it you can actually complain about correctly.

    Otherwise, a masterpiece that everybody should have. #1 Switch Game of All Time (as of writing this) in my opinion and I don't know if another title will come close in a while.    … Expand
  21. MalwareTheDestr
    Feb 10, 2019
    10
    This is the first Legend of zelda game i've ever played and it doesn't dissapoint. Moving around the map feels flawless with your paraglider or just teleporting if you can. My favorite part is the open world abilities to be able to think outside the box to take out enemies. The runes grant you physics powers and nothing has felt more satisfying than crushing lizalfos with a bookshelf. TheThis is the first Legend of zelda game i've ever played and it doesn't dissapoint. Moving around the map feels flawless with your paraglider or just teleporting if you can. My favorite part is the open world abilities to be able to think outside the box to take out enemies. The runes grant you physics powers and nothing has felt more satisfying than crushing lizalfos with a bookshelf. The cutscenes are phenomenal and have never felt lacking. The DLC makes it even better with special items that even a casual gamer could recognize. But the Champions Ballad is the star of the show adding even more cutscenes, shrines, and bosses. If you are thinking of getting a Nintendo Switch get this game. This is my favorite game of all time and no doubt game of the year. Make zelda proud and take down Calamity Ganon.… Expand
  22. RGScompany
    Feb 10, 2019
    8
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a pleasurable experience. It provides many hours of immersive fun and a sense of discovery that is hard to find in other games. It returns the series to its roots of discovery and exploration.
    The main goal the developers kept in mind during development was to give the player a sense of childlike wonder and discovery. Eiji Aonuma, the head    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a pleasurable experience. It provides many hours of immersive fun and a sense of discovery that is hard to find in other games. It returns the series to its roots of discovery and exploration.
    The main goal the developers kept in mind during development was to give the player a sense of childlike wonder and discovery. Eiji Aonuma, the head director, wanted players to explore and discover the world at their own pace and play it how they want to. This game appeals to everyone because of the game’s goal, which was kept in mind throughout its development. The only alienating aspect of this design is that the beginning is tough relative to the rest of the game. There is a noticeable learning curve at first, and the game doesn’t do too much to help you through it. As a result, this game can alienate people that aren’t used to playing video games, but the learning curve isn’t so unfair that it pushes players away from the game.
    Open-world games launch with bugs; these bugs can either break the game or have no effect at all. Breath of the Wild is an objectively well-made game because the bugs that exist don’t prevent any mechanics from functioning. The mechanics work as intended and can be pushed to extremes. The environment has little to no visual bugs and keeps you immersed. The menus aren’t hard to navigate, and the user interface isn’t intrusive. The only major issue is that the game will occasionally drop below thirty frames-per-second in certain areas.
    The game is so massive, and the mechanics have so much depth, that it’d be hard to find someone that doesn’t enjoy at least one aspect of it. This game gives a sense of freedom that not many games are able to match. The physics engine alone gives a lot more depth and variety to the game-play than one would think; it allows for creativity when handling any situation. This makes it intellectually stimulating to do simple tasks, such as traversing the world. And the game provides all the physics tools in the beginning for use throughout the entire game.
    The game has quests and one hundred twenty physics-based puzzles scattered throughout the world, but the game shines best when you are immersed in its exploration and discovery. The content is the reward for exploring the world. It strikes a great balance between exploration and content because of this.
    The game isn’t perfect though. The story is generic and leaves much to be desired, and much of its content is shallow. Despite these negatives though, the foundation of the game is so well-made, that it is still fun. When I go back to replay this game, I don’t play it for the story or the quests, I play it for the world and its mechanics. This game succeeds in its goal to give everyone that sense of discovery that the series was originally founded upon.    … Expand
  23. Epic-jakeyo
    Jan 21, 2021
    6
    As a long time Zelda fan all I can say is if you enjoy frustration then this is the game for you. The game fights against you at all times and takes the fun out of everything you do. New Weapon? Yeah that will break in ten hits. New area to explore? Yeah, die. Here's an enemy to one hit you because you have no way of judging it's power. Climbing a mountain ? Here's some rain, enjoyAs a long time Zelda fan all I can say is if you enjoy frustration then this is the game for you. The game fights against you at all times and takes the fun out of everything you do. New Weapon? Yeah that will break in ten hits. New area to explore? Yeah, die. Here's an enemy to one hit you because you have no way of judging it's power. Climbing a mountain ? Here's some rain, enjoy slipping and falling to your death but if not here's some lightning to finish you off. Want to heal? Cook some meals one at a time! hot area? Cook some meals one at a time! Cold area? Cook some meals one at a time! Nintendo can release whatever they want and it's an instant 10/10, doesn't that seem strange to you ? I can guarantee if this was on Playstation it wouldn't be higher than a seven. Don't believe the hype.… Expand
  24. HugeyBear
    Jun 21, 2019
    9
    The game looks gorgeous. The sounds are amazing and nostalgic, the sound when something opens or you unlock a way point through puzzle solving is highly satisfying and nostalgic. I’m not massively far into the game but I do find the climbing a bit of an issue. There are a lot of mountains and scaling them or finding a route around has put me off and made me dock the switch to try againThe game looks gorgeous. The sounds are amazing and nostalgic, the sound when something opens or you unlock a way point through puzzle solving is highly satisfying and nostalgic. I’m not massively far into the game but I do find the climbing a bit of an issue. There are a lot of mountains and scaling them or finding a route around has put me off and made me dock the switch to try again later. I think that it’s greatest strength is it’s ability to let you get on with things and discover the game. This can also be its greatest weakness at times as you can be unsure of what to do or where to go and then feel a little underwhelmed.

    So, I think it deserves a 9. I think it is a really good And think as I get more invested in it, it will only get better.    … Expand
  25. Laught468
    Feb 18, 2019
    10
    Nunca he tenido una experiencia jugando tan magnifica como esta, sin duda se ha convertido en mi videojuego preferido, la inmersión es magnifica, la dificultad esta bastante bien, la exploración te satisface y atrapa por cada rincón. Quizás le echaría en falta un poco mas de historia, pero al no ser ese su objetivo y es algo mas que nada personal, no puedo bajar la nota por ello (En miNunca he tenido una experiencia jugando tan magnifica como esta, sin duda se ha convertido en mi videojuego preferido, la inmersión es magnifica, la dificultad esta bastante bien, la exploración te satisface y atrapa por cada rincón. Quizás le echaría en falta un poco mas de historia, pero al no ser ese su objetivo y es algo mas que nada personal, no puedo bajar la nota por ello (En mi opinión) Un magnifico juego que me hace simplemente querer mas y mas.… Expand
  26. viejillo
    Feb 20, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hermoso juego, aunque Ganon fue algo decepcionante, pero ame a los centaleones.… Expand
  27. swerzylicious
    Jan 11, 2022
    10
    Если я поставлю «9», то обману сам себя. Если это не игра на десятку, то какая тогда игра вообще заслуживает такую оценку?
  28. EpicDrewSon
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    I would say close to the perfect game. Very well rounded, immersive soundtrack, impressively runs well on the Wii U. What else could you want from a game
  29. Keizert
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    Truly one of the most masterfully crafted video games to date, there's very little to criticize about this game. Will go down as not only a benchmark for the open-world sandbox genre, but adventure games in general.
  30. smarf
    Feb 24, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece! Highly recommend the dlc! I didn't expect Link on a dirt bike to be so fun!
  31. awayka
    Jun 15, 2020
    9
    Очень крутая игра для свитча. Именно на такой мобильной платформе надо копошиться в этом огромном мире,
    со всякими ништяками и милотой. Сюжет банальный - за это и за концовку минусик. Жду второй части.
  32. HavanaUNANA
    Sep 18, 2019
    10
    Игра заслуживает свою 10ку, интересный геймплей и механики, очень красивая графика для игры на портативную консоль.
  33. Fedce
    Mar 11, 2019
    10
    This is no game. This is an experience.

    WOW. As someone who doesn't play Zelda games that often, I was not expecting this game to become one of my, if not, my favorite game of all time. Everything about it is so good, the exploration, combat, story, music, ambiance, graphics, apart from a few minor flaws this game is a masterpiece. Please please PLEASEE give this game a shot.
  34. Danillofp
    Mar 4, 2019
    10
    This is only my second Zelda game. The first one was Ocarina of Time. And the only thing i can think about it, is what i missed playing others Zelda titles.

    BOTW is amazing. It´s so fun, the art, the music, the gameplay. You can play this game for months without getting tired.

    I promise to my self to play every new Zelda game in the future.
  35. Your_Muza
    May 13, 2019
    9
    Good! The best open world that i saw. When i started exploring world i could not stop. And this design.... Incredible! Also i liked the sword mechanics. You will use many different types of weapons. It is right, because in other games often you only use your favorite sword.
  36. FlyingPoliceBox
    May 18, 2019
    10
    An absolutely breathtaking game. One of this generations best games and a must play for everyone.
  37. MattiusV
    Nov 4, 2019
    10
    No hay que darle muchas vueltas, ni ponerse super técnico, para mí, simplemente el mejor videojuego que he jugado nunca y no es decir poco, ya que llevo llevo más de 30 años en este mundillo. Simplemente impresionante, una obra maestra.
  38. 2002
    Mar 11, 2019
    10
    The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild is probably the best game I have ever played.
    Pros:
    Combat;I love what you can do with your Sheikah Slate, use stasis on a crate hit it 3 times and send it flying towards a bokoblin.Im in the middle with the weapons in this game, some are great with special abilities, others are **** vile and repulsive. When i get a new weapon that's really good    The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild is probably the best game I have ever played.
    Pros:

    Combat;I love what you can do with your Sheikah Slate, use stasis on a crate hit it 3 times and send it flying towards a bokoblin.Im in the middle with the weapons in this game, some are great with special abilities, others are **** vile and repulsive. When i get a new weapon that's really good i'm scared to use it because it might break in 20 **** hits. I have played Resident Evil 4 and people complain at how fast you lose bullets but weapons break way to **** quickly. It makes smart gameplay and makes you think what weapon you should use. (8/10 weapon durability never made it bad or annoying just frustrating)

    Graphics; Beautiful so unique and nice, honestly character models, grass, trees ,mountains etc look so good. its not 1080p even though 900p is fine but 1080p would have been nice. (docked and it can go down to 810p at points) 9/10

    Exploration/World: Volcanoes, mountains, deserts etc all look so good and there is so much to do Quests, divine beasts, shrines, koroks, memories enemy bases etc. (10/10)
    Cons
    Framerate: Yeah it sucks ass. A lot of the time (mainly in docked) the switch felt like it was gonna puke.
    Freezes:The game freezes (who would have known?).
    The Voice Acting: I hear people say "It's okay" but it's not it's not even okay it's bad.They pause on weird moments and should have paused on others and it's just bad. The voice actors I don't blame.
    It honestly sounds like they did it in one take and had no context of what they were reading.

    Overall a 10/10 this game now in 20 years will be like Ocarina Of Time now.    … Expand
  39. jsmith2334
    Mar 12, 2019
    10
    I went into this game blind with few expectations and was completely blown away. I initially thought the great plateau (the starting/tutorial area) was the entire map and was perfectly content with the size. Boy was I wrong. The game world is MASSIVE and all the mountains and objects you see in the distance, you can go to. The music is minimal and serene, and fits the theme of the storyI went into this game blind with few expectations and was completely blown away. I initially thought the great plateau (the starting/tutorial area) was the entire map and was perfectly content with the size. Boy was I wrong. The game world is MASSIVE and all the mountains and objects you see in the distance, you can go to. The music is minimal and serene, and fits the theme of the story perfectly without imposing anything. It makes the few times where the music is in the forefront even more powerful.

    The game heavily rewards exploration and it seems like there's something around every corner. The content is well paced out for the first blind playthrough and rekindled a sense of wonder in me that I haven't felt in a video game since Windwaker. The physics engine allows you to do basically anything you can think of and I'm still discovering new things today. The game masterfully guides exploration without ever giving you a prompt or a quest (although there are many quests in the game), instead using visual cues and exploiting the player's curiosity to guide the gameplay naturally. There is no "wrong" way to play the game.

    Now for the negatives. While the pacing and progression is great on the first playthrough I find it to be very easy once you've figured out the tricks and quirks of the game. I definitely recommended going in blind for the best experience. The dungeons are lacking as well and feel more like extended shrines than the dungeons in other Zelda games. Boss variety is limited as well.

    Overall an amazing exploration game, easily in my top 10 all time favorites.    … Expand
  40. pinapelz
    Mar 16, 2019
    10
    Even after beating Ganon, I still found myself coming back to the game because there is just still so much to do! The art style is nice and the combat system feels great too. The music also is fitting because it has a post-apocalyptic feel to it,
  41. Yaboimack11
    Sep 17, 2019
    10
    Not much to be said. This game is a system seller. I loved every second of this game. If you’re just getting a switch you can’t go wrong making this your first purchase. I highly recommend this game.
  42. Lp1zarr0
    Mar 23, 2019
    10
    Juego de 10 con historia bastante buena sin duda de los mejores videojuegos creados
  43. drakenvon
    Mar 27, 2019
    10
    Amazing game. Vast open world. Loved the puzzles in every shine. The graphics suits in my opinion. The most enjoyable part of this game is the exploration. I am the kind of person who loves wandering around in an open world type of a game.
  44. Icivindur
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    In times of rapid decline of video games finding such a gem as Breath of the Wild is somewhat marvelous. That said as an earnest story-driven games fan who values witty dialogues, complex characters and deep, involving and original narrative, who is often get bored by the so-called "open world games" I was least probable target audience for an open-world adventure game. If you'd ask me I'dIn times of rapid decline of video games finding such a gem as Breath of the Wild is somewhat marvelous. That said as an earnest story-driven games fan who values witty dialogues, complex characters and deep, involving and original narrative, who is often get bored by the so-called "open world games" I was least probable target audience for an open-world adventure game. If you'd ask me I'd say that it's very unlikely for a fan of Fallout 2, Septerra Core, Planescape: Torment, KotOR II, Metro games and The Witcher 3, who is bored by Skyrim and RDR2 to like BotW. Yet here I am, totally fascinated by it.

    So what's so special about BotW? First thing you'd pay attention to is the visual design. This game in no way will overwhelm you with graphics excellence but nevertheless it has very distinguish and beautiful visual style which is almost ageless (it somewhat reminds the Prince of Persia 2008). Although beauty can attract your attention, alone it cannot make you stay. Music in the game is unobtrusive and memorable, perfectly fit to the game world which feels live and engaging. Link, without proper clothing, equipment or potions can freeze in the mountains or overheat in the desert, or even burn near volcano. Weapons can be broken (easily) and wile you are free to climb almost everywhere, you have limited stamina and will fall down during the rain. All of these add to the overall atmosphere and involve into this fictional world.

    But something that really shines in the BotW is His Majesty Gameplay. This game literally adapts to the player - any player! - proposing to use almost all kinds of gaming styles and activities you can imagine. If you are hardcore player who prone to swiftness, tough battles and speedrun, you can easily find tough monsters to fight, go harass Lionels or head straight to the final boss. If you prefer unhurried exploration of an unknown big world (with very different and filled with secrets locations - from snowy mountings to sandy deserts, from tropical islands to frozen tundra), finding its secrets and diverse in-game interaction - you'll find it here. If you, like me, prefer variate meditative gameplay with explorations, fights, solving riddles, following the story, interacting with characters and using gameplay mechanics to differently approach the same situation - you would also enjoy playing BotW. This game allows you to experiment almost freely, it wouldn't restrict or punish any approach to play it.

    The gameplay mechanics, so-called "physics" is truly marvelous here. Thing is - BotW sets some general rules of its world, very similar to real world physics laws, and within these boundaries allows you to achieve goals in whichever way you are pleased. You can fight monsters relying on your reaction and swiftness, you can drop rock on them, you can set them on fire or explode them, during a storm you can drop metallic object so the lightning will struck them, you can freeze them, avoid them or you can use stealth and steal their weapons, you can flee from them or even set wild bees on them. The same thing with riddles. I can't say that I'm very much into riddle games but shrines were my favorite part of the BotW. There are different ways to solve shrine riddles. Some of them probably weren't intended by Nintendo developers, Just think how use set of general rules of this world and you'll quickly find solution fit for your gaming style. Moreover those riddles (dungeons) are short enough to not become boring.

    If you like stories, you can explore Link's past, reading diaries and recollecting Link's memories about his relationship with princess Zelda and Champions. Personally I preferred to collect memories and complete shrines in an unhurried manner, but other gamers' experience can be completely different. That's the secret - BotW is open for any type of player with any gameplay preferences. Experienced, demanding gamer such as myself is as much welcomed by the BotW as hardcore player or complete novice. You can cook here, you can upgrade armor, solve riddles, complete quests, find koroks, fight, explore, experiment. But all of those activities don't feel like separated, don't fell apart - they are expertly woven into the game world, creating complex and involving atmosphere. This game is like symphonic music, combining different instruments, harmonies and melodies into the one beautiful symphony.    … Expand
  45. Shatterfish
    Apr 2, 2019
    9
    Zelda: Breath of the Wild is, quite possibly, one of the best games made in the last 10 years.
    There really is no other way to put it.
    I’ve played many Zelda games over the years, and in that time I’ve only finished 2. The first one was Wind Waker, and the second is BOTW. Wind Waker I played through many times, and BOTW is shaping up to be the same way seeing as how I’ve put almost 100    Zelda: Breath of the Wild is, quite possibly, one of the best games made in the last 10 years.
    There really is no other way to put it.
    I’ve played many Zelda games over the years, and in that time I’ve only finished 2.
    The first one was Wind Waker, and the second is BOTW.
    Wind Waker I played through many times, and BOTW is shaping up to be the same way seeing as how I’ve put almost 100 hours into my main file and just started Master Mode.
    Perhaps coming into it late after all the FPS issues were ironed out helped, but I’ve had none of the problems so many on here complain about. In fact, after my playthoughs AND watching my wife play all the way though I’ve only see one full on crash.
    Is BOTW a perfect game?
    No.
    It’s got its issues just like anything else. UI is a bit of a kludge but it does what it needs to.
    Game is a bit light on story, but honestly it kind of fits with the memory loss/overgrown wilderness/discovery theme of the whole game.
    I at least felt like I understood eveything going on, if not so much how it all came to be with some world building plot holes.
    All of the negative reviews I’ve read have either started with, or included, the phrase “Zelda Fan” somewhere in it.
    Speaking as a person who’s played a decent amount of Zelda, but would not call themselves a “fan”, it’s a great game. God forbid the franchise evolves past a 25 year old formula of linear dungeons and formulaic equipment unlocks.
    And speaking from my wife’s perspective, who has never played a Zelda game, she absolutely adored BOTW.
    Don’t let old fans who resist any amount of change try to tell you this is a bad game.
    I suppose if you are REALLY into the old school Zeldas or aren’t that into open world RPGs then this game isn’t for you.
    But if you’re willing to put aside preconceptions about what a Zelda game “should” be then this game is far more worthy of your time and money than just about anything out there these days.    … Expand
  46. Fletch1027
    Feb 21, 2023
    9
    An experience that no other game has, where you feel like everything that you found was something you did.
  47. deathlyhallows
    Apr 8, 2019
    10
    this game is just so amazing. the story is good, the graphics are great and the gameplay is just phenominal. this is a must play for anyone who has a switch and is probably worth getting a switch just for this game
  48. ProfPlum
    Apr 13, 2019
    10
    What can I say that hasn't already been said, except, this game goes to 11.
  49. NotoriousBiGV
    Apr 16, 2019
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of my favourite game ever made. I have enjoyed every minutes of the game.

    Beautiful..
    Stunning..
    Inspiring..
  50. Nost7
    May 24, 2019
    10
    처음에 느끼는 단점은 무시하고 오픈월드의 플레이란 중심을 너무 잘 살렸다. 다른 오픈월드 게임은 퀘스트 따라가는데 이 게임은 퀘스트를 자기가 정해서 가야되니 이 만큼 자유도 높은 게임이 없다. 근데 다른 게임회사들은 왜 게임을 이 정도로 만들지 않고 수익성에만 집중하냐? 할 수 있는 게임도 못하게 만드는 쓰레기 회사들은 닌텐도를 보고 배워라처음에 느끼는 단점은 무시하고 오픈월드의 플레이란 중심을 너무 잘 살렸다. 다른 오픈월드 게임은 퀘스트 따라가는데 이 게임은 퀘스트를 자기가 정해서 가야되니 이 만큼 자유도 높은 게임이 없다. 근데 다른 게임회사들은 왜 게임을 이 정도로 만들지 않고 수익성에만 집중하냐? 할 수 있는 게임도 못하게 만드는 쓰레기 회사들은 닌텐도를 보고 배워라
  51. Tomas_
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Melhor jogo de sempre...Sem dúvidas o melhor jogo desta geração...Mundo aberto incrível e sem igual
  52. brighambaas
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Excelente juego, mas que recomendado. Buen diseño, buenas mecánicas, mundo abierto lleno de cosas por hacer y descubrir, buena historia.
  53. giannis2001
    Aug 1, 2019
    10
    Pure masterpiece. This game is incredibly well made and polished with amazing world, characters, combat, environments,interactions with environment - enemies - characters, visuals, soundtrack, story. Literally everything is perfect. Must play if you own the Switch.
  54. k3llist
    Apr 25, 2019
    8
    Just a cool game, but not the best game in the world, because she has too many flaws.
  55. Jonyps
    Aug 14, 2021
    10
    The Best Videogame of Ninrendo Switch , excellent History an Open World.
    Graphics it's beautifull.
    For me One of the Best Videogames of Zelda.
    100% Recomended.
  56. svonton
    Aug 14, 2022
    8
    Expected much more from one of the highest rated game on switch, but reality is disappointing. A lot of copypasted enemies/animation/mechanics and big but empty world with great visual and music.
  57. Melsadaer
    May 9, 2019
    10
    Zelda + Skyrim la mejor combinacion. Mapa enorme, muchas cosas que hacer, disfrutar y descubrir.

    Zelda + Skyrim the best combination. Huge map, many things to do, enjoy and discover.
  58. RwolfBonerush
    May 28, 2020
    8
    The exploration in this game is easily it’s best part, the atmosphere and environmental interaction is simply way beyond anything else on the market. However, the games story and world take a massive hit due to this, there is little reason to interact with characters and the story is laughable. Still a great game though
  59. THESAUCEBOSSS
    May 13, 2019
    10
    The legend of zelda breath of the wild might be one of the best video games of all time. it defines the open world genre. In every corner there is something to do; they somehow managed to make such a huge game have something to do all around the map. It is a MUST play
  60. jgmj921
    Dec 4, 2019
    9
    In short it's definitely worth it to buy a console for this game. Highly enjoyable vast open world with smooth control and creative flighting system. Decent storyline, though personally don't like the fact that the hero doesn't say a word...
  61. Thantris
    Oct 29, 2019
    10
    Tengo 44 años y empecé a jugar con una atari 1200 y un spectrum 16k con teclas de goma y creo que puedo decir con mi experiencia que estamos ante uno de los 10 mejores juegos de la historia, este juego parece hecho en otro planeta, imprescindible, impresionante, maravilloso.
  62. Grantiffer
    May 16, 2019
    10
    What can I say about this game that hasn't already been said it has beautifully inspiring graphics. Lots of weapons, armor, people, villages , map locations, puzzle shrines It has an awesome story and it it will take your breath away and the ending will leave you in tears. You 100% need this game a Nintendo must have.
  63. chosebine
    Jun 2, 2019
    9
    Good dooders with sweetass gameplay, music, visuals and more asham that there's not much boive acting
  64. iKentCole
    Jun 3, 2019
    9
    An amazing game for the Zelda franchise. It’s like Skyrim but more fluid, less buggy, and loaded with Nintendo charm. My small complaints are the ending, the lack of replay-ability, and wishing it offered more end game content.
  65. ernestpeiris
    Jun 9, 2019
    9
    A vast overworld with unique combat and exploration you can't get anywhere else. The small details in this game--things like Link holding his foot in pain if he kicks open a chest barefoot, or the environmental effects--really come together to make you feel immersed in the world. For the most part, as a game, it is phenomenal. Where this game lacks however is in the Zelda-department. ItA vast overworld with unique combat and exploration you can't get anywhere else. The small details in this game--things like Link holding his foot in pain if he kicks open a chest barefoot, or the environmental effects--really come together to make you feel immersed in the world. For the most part, as a game, it is phenomenal. Where this game lacks however is in the Zelda-department. It tries so hard to stray away from the traditional Zelda formula that it truly becomes something else. Things you know Zelda for: great music, large-scale dungeons with big bosses to defeat, an arsenal of weapons that DON'T break after a few uses. These things are lacking in this game. Hopefully in the future Nintendo can find a great balance between the amazing gameplay of Breath of the Wild, and what makes Zelda, Zelda.… Expand
  66. NoDePop
    Jun 27, 2019
    9
    Deserves to be a metacritic must play, doesn't deserve a 10/10 but is still one of, if not the best, game on switch
  67. Marco12345
    Jun 13, 2020
    9
    This an absolutely breathtaking game that I absolutely love but it doesn’t feel like a Zelda game it still has that amazing sense of exploration but in a different sense now still an amazing game everyone should play.
  68. tangerine_dream
    Jun 14, 2023
    1
    I don't get the hype this game is still getting.

    Like, it's open world is pretty empty and boring to explore, there's a lot of grind (shrines, seeds), combat is meh, just 1 button attack spam, parry & dodge, not to mention constantly breaking weapons & shields, the same recycled enemies everywhere, boring story with cheap voiceovers and undeveloped characters, music is a let down    I don't get the hype this game is still getting.

    Like, it's open world is pretty empty and boring to explore, there's a lot of grind (shrines, seeds), combat is meh, just 1 button attack spam, parry & dodge, not to mention constantly breaking weapons & shields, the same recycled enemies everywhere, boring story with cheap voiceovers and undeveloped characters, music is a let down compared to old Zeldas with epic OSTs.

    I'm giving it 1 because of good visuals, artstyle. Otherwise I'm deeply dissapointed. There are way better open world games, or RPGs, or "souls like" games than this, even on Switch.    … Expand
  69. Escheh
    Jun 8, 2019
    10
    Incredible gameplay, cool weapon mechanics. Sadly no other open world has come close to what this has achived
  70. strikerhawk
    Jun 9, 2019
    10
    No game compares to this and it may be some time before another one will. As revolutionary as ocarina of time, this game is everything you could possibly hope for.
  71. Liliancnt56
    Jun 11, 2019
    10
    C'est le meilleur Zelda de tout le temps. Le designs du jeu est magnifique l'histoire l'est tout autant bref il est parfait.
  72. Repeagle
    Jun 12, 2019
    10
    The feel of freedom that this game gives is astounding, with relaxing and sometimes intense gameplay and the possibility of doing things how you want and when you want, is one of the best game i have ever played
  73. Jagacin99
    Jun 12, 2019
    10
    The most open and free openworld game I have ever played. The game gives you endless possibilities to play the game to your heart's content. This is a legendary game for a legendary franchise. This is Zelda at its best.
  74. Blueblur1991
    Jun 18, 2019
    10
    I've had this game since Christmas of 2017, and it's been SUPER awesome. Still haven’t gotten all 900 Korok seeds, but that's what keeps me going! I'm gonna have to get the Expansion Pass, because I’m running out of things to do (other than ride horses and blow up Guardians)! Not bad, Nintendo. Not bad. I give this game 11/10! #BotW2Hype
  75. SpeedyChung
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Beautiful game, even 300+ hours in I’m still finding things in the vast world they have laid out before us. The game never gets old for me as 2-3 play throughs In I still have just as much fun as when I first picked it up. It has climbed the ranks and become my personal favorite of all games so I’d suggest it to all
  76. Sodafritz
    Jun 15, 2019
    9
    This is a great game that all nintendo switch owners should have. One of my favorite zelda games ever. The visuals are breathtaking and the story is verry good. I just think that there should be more post story content.
  77. Balti36
    Jun 19, 2019
    10
    My favorite game off all time. The open world, the puzzles, the soundtrack, and the graphics make it one of the best games of all time
  78. Kazuyuki
    Jun 19, 2019
    9
    The legend of zelda is a awesome game
    I played ocarina of time long time ago
    Should will better somethings
    As the history Although oot always will be legend for me.
  79. walosfactory
    Jun 20, 2019
    10
    It is an impressive game, full of color and life, the soundtrack is spectacular, it is together with ocarina of time and majoras mask one of the best games that Nintendo has made. 10/10
  80. DrDerpyReviews
    Jun 20, 2019
    10
    Breath of the wild blew my mind from the first hour to the 200th. I’m always finding things to do in this rich game.everything is done right. Combat, creativity, etc. and post ganon is my favorite part! I would play the game with 30 minutes or so in mind, just to figure out it’s been hours! Best game of the year, decade, and quite frankly, of all time.

    - DrDerpyReviews
    YT- DrDerpyHD
  81. Ashtar124
    Jun 21, 2019
    9
    Awesome sandbox game with interesting gameplay, good music and you can easily delve hunderds of hours into this game, my problem is that it lacks in story.
  82. Narrra
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    One of the best open world games and best games for Nintendo in general. Great world to explore.
  83. Wweald
    Dec 28, 2021
    9
    One of the best open worlds ever with a great aesthetic, can interact with things is really interesting ways. That aspect kind of carries the rest of the game though. the combat is pretty good but the story and characters are underwhelming. The puzzles are alright.
  84. Jorgesoil
    Jun 28, 2019
    9
    Amazing game, not perfect due to some details but in my opinion, a must buy
  85. garotii
    Jun 30, 2019
    9
    It was the most amazing adventure I've ever done in gameplays. But when Link got stronger(full stamina, 10~13 hearts), battle went little boring.
  86. Beng119583
    Jun 30, 2019
    7
    Overall a great and highly thought out game. However, it lacks some of the soul that make previous Zelda games so amazing. The size of the map is great, however there isn’t much initiative to explore as it starts to become empty and repetitive. There’s no variety in enemies or dungeons either. And some of the comedy in the game is not needed and detracts from the experience. Having saidOverall a great and highly thought out game. However, it lacks some of the soul that make previous Zelda games so amazing. The size of the map is great, however there isn’t much initiative to explore as it starts to become empty and repetitive. There’s no variety in enemies or dungeons either. And some of the comedy in the game is not needed and detracts from the experience. Having said that, the art style, size of the map, and overall experience make this game a standout piece in the Zelda series and I think it is a great starting point for future games in the series to add to.… Expand
  87. Nintendoper
    Jul 1, 2019
    9
    A fantastic open world game really revamped the entire Zelda series and a true masta piece only thing I wish there was more of is weapon crafting since they break so easily that’s my only complaint but dang is this game beautiful art style wise
  88. Makolvalenzuela
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Es increíble lo que se puede reinventarse una franquicia tan extensa, breath of the wild hace casi todo bien, totalmente recomendado
  89. Skippy11
    May 31, 2020
    8
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will be heralded as one of the greatest games of all time for generations. The exploration in this game has been masterfully crafted to feel like you can go anywhere, and you can. The average copy and paste empty buildings in every other open-world game are not present here. Another trick they used at Nintendo was to put interesting things in everyThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will be heralded as one of the greatest games of all time for generations. The exploration in this game has been masterfully crafted to feel like you can go anywhere, and you can. The average copy and paste empty buildings in every other open-world game are not present here. Another trick they used at Nintendo was to put interesting things in every corner of the world, so no matter where you go you are progressing throughout the game. I believe that if you make an open-world game from now on you need to include climbing. The climbing mechanic and ability to glide have completely changed everything about this game. They are probably the 2 greatest mechanics ever put in a video game, and with your sheikah slate abilities, the world is your playground. I do have 2 critiques that do drag the score down slightly though. In the game, there are 2 types of dungeons. You have your mini-dungeons that are just one little puzzle called the shrines, and then you have the divine beasts. The big problem with these is that since Breath of the Wild is so non-linear the shrines and divine beasts must be designed with the idea that the player just got off the great plateau and has poor gear this, in turn, hinders the experience because the developers are too worried to scale the difficulty based on what gear the player enters the shrine or divine beast in. But, I do understand why they would be worried to do this, Eiji Aonuma and his team did not want to scale the difficulty because there are no different difficulty options, and turning off difficulty scaling would be weird. Another gripe I have with the shrines and dungeons would be their color palette, if you look at Dragon Roost island from Windwaker, the Ancient Cistern from Skyward Sword, or the Water Temple from Ocarina of Time. All of these dungeons are colorful and unique with one mechanic that carries the dungeon. On the other hand, in Breath of the Wild all the abilities that Link needs to open these dungeons are given to him from practically the very beginning of the game, so that means they can't scale them or make them more unique for different items. Now onto the story, The problem with this game's story is that it does not even take place during the game. All cutscenes and flashbacks take place 100 years before the game started which makes it seem like the world is not changing very much around you. Also, if the world changed at all after the divine beasts, or taking down Calamity Ganon I would be okay with it because you would be fixing what went wrong 100 years ago. Other than some permanent weather changes the world feels stagnant. Also, the champions are poorly written characters because they feel tacked on, and their interactions with Link are very akward because of the voice acting.… Expand
  90. jiorl
    Jul 23, 2019
    10
    I have never been a zelda fan, but this game made me one. And i suspect that it made a lot of people who never took an interest in zelda at least appreciate the series more. Due to it's openworld nature, which is a mainstream idea found in games such as GTA, and it's easy controls, this for many would be the best way to try and get into the series. Anyway, pushing that to the side, iI have never been a zelda fan, but this game made me one. And i suspect that it made a lot of people who never took an interest in zelda at least appreciate the series more. Due to it's openworld nature, which is a mainstream idea found in games such as GTA, and it's easy controls, this for many would be the best way to try and get into the series. Anyway, pushing that to the side, i really enjoyed this game. It was an experience. The visuals are beautiful, the story is excellent, the controls are great, the difficulty is challenging and rewarding. And there is so much more. Lots of puzzles in the form of shrines are great ways to take a break from the fighting and the travelling, while also going towards making link stronger in your quest to beat Gannon. The paraglider is fantasic, and is a joy to use. I like the weapon system as well. This is contentious, considering the weapons you pick up and find are very easy to break. But i am fine with that, because it adds a new dimension to fighting enemies, in that if your weapon breaks, it now a puzzle on how to take on the enemy. There are some drawbacks such as tedious, time consuming traveling and some fps dips, but i can accept those because this game...is a masterpiece. And the dlc has fixed the long travels. I can't wait to explore the zelda series further.… Expand
  91. Fleegx
    Jul 6, 2019
    9
    text's german: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild ist eins, der besten Spiele, die ich wohl jemals gespielt haben werde. Die negativen Sachen sind an einer Hand abzähl bar, und selbst diese ''negativen Sachen'' beeinflussen kaum bis gar nicht den unglaublichen Spielspaß, den man empfindet, wenn man dieses Spiel spielt. Ich kann aber leider keine 10 geben, da 10 bedeuten würde, dass estext's german: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild ist eins, der besten Spiele, die ich wohl jemals gespielt haben werde. Die negativen Sachen sind an einer Hand abzähl bar, und selbst diese ''negativen Sachen'' beeinflussen kaum bis gar nicht den unglaublichen Spielspaß, den man empfindet, wenn man dieses Spiel spielt. Ich kann aber leider keine 10 geben, da 10 bedeuten würde, dass es perfekt ist, aber das ist es eben nicht, weil dieses ganz kleinen Fehle trotzdem existieren. Auf einer Skala von 1-100 wäre es für mich eine 98!

    english version: BUY THIS GAME!!    … Expand
  92. NicoMarza
    Jul 6, 2019
    9
    Breat of the wild offre un gameplay openworld inedito e vastissimo, ricco di enigmi e sfide. La storia è un po povera, ma accettabile. Un gameplay eccezionale e grafica e rappresentazione del paesaggio eccellente. Loot meraviglioso da giocare assolutamente.
  93. Qacti
    Jul 6, 2019
    9
    Weapon durability is the reason it is a 9, but this is a phenomenal game. There is so much to explore, challenging puzzles, and a wide array of enemies. Exploring until finding a stable or village or even a divine beast is very satisfying. This game has amazing visuals and some great music. It has so much content that it will keep you going for months. Definitely a must have for the switch
  94. Theducktator
    Jul 13, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing with all the glassig features of the older games except the temples/dungeons which were missed. Although everything else in the game is amazing but if it would have the temples I would've given it a 10.… Expand
  95. Agdtx
    Jul 13, 2019
    10
    Its the best open-world game in history. Utter Perfection (rain is annoying tho)
  96. Mend0
    Jul 13, 2019
    10
    Perfect open world, a new classic is born. .
  97. fiorifabio
    Jul 14, 2019
    10
    The best RPG I play in years, several mechanics that add a lot of detail to the game, every time I decide to explore hyrule I discover something new. The two DLC differ from expansions of other games, because they give an impression that they really are part of the original story. 100% recommended
  98. gonzalo_jmnz
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    More than 3 years now and people keep finding ways to intereact with the Hyrule of BOTW, such a masterpiece
  99. Johnnynimble
    Jul 15, 2019
    10
    Just fantastic, everything all around Nintendo polish. I found myself constantly finding new things that were creative and impressive. Play the game, don't look anything up and just enjoy the ride.
  100. drager92
    Jul 16, 2019
    10
    Few games come as close to perfection as this one. Stunning graphical design, beautiful soundtrack and sound design, and gameplay that keeps you coming back. Spoken dialogue in a Zelda game was fantastic and the cutscenes and story kept you really into the game. I can’t wait to play this game for years to come.
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97

Universal acclaim - based on 109 Critic Reviews

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