The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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8.7

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  1. Nixxx2000
    Sep 24, 2019
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. It is something between exploring from TES IV Oblivion and fairy tale atmosphere in Fable with well-know puzzle and platform elements you could experience in Nintendo titles such as Banjo-Kazooie or Mario 64. Graphics and art style are superior with huge open world ready to explore from the very beginning. I played NES in the early 90s, then N64One of the best games I have ever played. It is something between exploring from TES IV Oblivion and fairy tale atmosphere in Fable with well-know puzzle and platform elements you could experience in Nintendo titles such as Banjo-Kazooie or Mario 64. Graphics and art style are superior with huge open world ready to explore from the very beginning. I played NES in the early 90s, then N64 now I'm 37 and I love Switch and new Zelda. Nintendo remains to me the very best gaming company out there and I am honored that i could play in such master peace. Thank you Nintendo for all these years… Expand
  2. Japena211
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was so awesome my daughter and I still play it can't wait for the sequel to come out… Expand
  3. Spainstrong
    Sep 20, 2019
    8
    Un grandísimo juego que peca de no tener melodías épicas y templos con personalidad. Un 8 para este pedazo de zelda
  4. Serginius
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    Un gran juego, quizas el mejor zelda hasta la fecha en cuanto a mecanicas de juego, Si tienes switch es compra segura, pues su universo es gigante. Muy divertido
  5. goldie119
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    A top 3 game from 2015-2020. The game design is crafted so well in terms of discovery, exploration, progression, and non-linearity. If only weapons didn't break :/
  6. Tarambana
    Sep 23, 2019
    7
    Juego gráfica y técnicamente excelente. Lastima que su interfaz, ritmo y algunas mecánicas lo denoten.
    Es mi primera vez en esta franquicia, me ha gustado. Pero tras empezar el juego con excelentes expectativas, todo ha quedado en una experiencia notable.
  7. Lilmeeb
    Sep 25, 2019
    10
    This game is absolutely phenomenal! Everything is so good! From the exploration to the characters to the puzzles, it's the evolutionary next step for the Legend of Zelda series. The Gameplay: The gameplay of Breath of the Wild is near perfection, it's simple from the outside as you can run, jump, climb, fight and glide but when all these mechanics are combined the right way you are a forceThis game is absolutely phenomenal! Everything is so good! From the exploration to the characters to the puzzles, it's the evolutionary next step for the Legend of Zelda series. The Gameplay: The gameplay of Breath of the Wild is near perfection, it's simple from the outside as you can run, jump, climb, fight and glide but when all these mechanics are combined the right way you are a force to be reckoned with. Look out Lynels! The exploration: The exploration of Breath of the wild is one of the main selling points and is what you will be doing most of the game from looking for shrines to stumbling across 1 of the 900 hidden Korok seeds, there is a lot of exploration in this game that simply getting from point A to point B takes a long time but not because it's far away but because you WILL get sidetracked many times on your journey just by simply seeing something interesting in the distance and saying to yourself "What is that?" and you just go to see what "that" is. And that is what this game is about, you don't get crazy awesome rewards for everything you do, you get the experience of playing the game and having fun while doing it with the feeling of what will I do after this or how do I even do this popping up quite often. This game is a must have and you don't really understand what's so good about Breath of the Wild until you actually play it. If you haven't already, buy the game it's honestly the best bang for your buck deal you will find.… Expand
  8. relicofficial
    Sep 25, 2019
    10
    This genuinely was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had with a game. Even the cooking segments were really fun
  9. TR3M0RE
    Sep 29, 2019
    10
    This game is massive and has a lot of things to do graphics and art style are great voice acting is okay not bad though barely a story but that's Zelda for you. Shrines are fun and make you think
  10. Marr08
    Oct 1, 2019
    10
    Simply amazing! 200h and every time I come back I play 10h more. Likely to return to this game for a long time.
  11. tom974
    Nov 6, 2019
    9
    Well, in one word : a masterpiece. I didn't have this feeling since I played Ocarina of Time, and not having played any TV console Zelda since Twilight Princess, it's been a real pleasure to follow Link in a new quest. The saga needed a new breath and here it is.
    And that brings a negative point too : i missed the goold old dungeon style filled with enigmas.
  12. Jessu
    Sep 30, 2019
    10
    Cuando te dicen mejor juego de la historia no te exageran para nada. Compra obligatoria
  13. MrMcHarg
    Sep 30, 2019
    10
    This game is an absolute must-buy for switch owners. I have enjoyed countless hours of fun while playing this game. Albeit the story is not the most-amazing, well-written narrative that you have ever seen, the rest of the game makes up for this as there is a huge amount of content and stuff to do.
  14. Rich40
    Sep 30, 2019
    10
    Excelente mundo abierto, excelente cinemática. Altamente adictivo. Un juego altamente extenso pero muy divertido.
  15. Spsteveo
    Oct 1, 2019
    10
    Love love love this game.
    Kept me glued to the switch for couple hundred hours.
    There's so much to do whether it's following the story, the side missions or just simply exploring the gorgeous open world. Never played a Zelda game before this as was always a set a player in my younger days. This game really is one of my favourites of all time, can't think of too many that got me so    Love love love this game.
    Kept me glued to the switch for couple hundred hours.
    There's so much to do whether it's following the story, the side missions or just simply exploring the gorgeous open world.
    Never played a Zelda game before this as was always a set a player in my younger days. This game really is one of my favourites of all time, can't think of too many that got me so engrossed into the whole game.
    A must for open world game players, Zelda fans and I think any gamer should give this a blast and sit and give it some time.    … Expand
  16. ilayshenbrun
    Apr 21, 2020
    10
    Zelda is arguably the best video game series ever, and this is as Zelda as it gets.
    This is the peak of video games.
  17. Chelo2733
    Oct 6, 2019
    9
    the game is brilliant, the mechanics very good, an exquisite open world, the soundtrack did not impress me and a little more difficulty would have been good.
  18. ElMonforte26
    Oct 6, 2019
    10
    No es un juego perfecto, pero por todo lo que consigue, se merece sobradamente el 10
  19. Dayvix
    Oct 6, 2019
    8
    While an amazing experience, I don't think it's a 10/10. The soundtrack is fairly short on tracks but when it picks up speed it's really enjoyable. The final boss isn't that great either. But the open world and 120 shrines (i've done all of them) make this game great to play until you run out of things to do.
  20. senblade
    Oct 7, 2019
    10
    Восхитительное и завораживающее приключение, окупившее для меня покупку Nintendo Switch. Игра великолепна буквально во всем, и даже небольшие технические проблемы консолей не помешали получить искреннее удовольствие от игрового процесса.Восхитительное и завораживающее приключение, окупившее для меня покупку Nintendo Switch. Игра великолепна буквально во всем, и даже небольшие технические проблемы консолей не помешали получить искреннее удовольствие от игрового процесса.
  21. MazrimTaim14
    Oct 14, 2019
    9
    If you want to do an open world then this is how to do most aspects of it.

    Navigation or how you traverse the open world is very vital since it will make travel less dull and more exciting. The paraglide and the swinging of spidey is what makes the map more fun to navigate. The puzzles and the shrine system is also a great way instead of the usually unlocking of map icons just for    If you want to do an open world then this is how to do most aspects of it.

    Navigation or how you traverse the open world is very vital since it will make travel less dull and more exciting. The paraglide and the swinging of spidey is what makes the map more fun to navigate.

    The puzzles and the shrine system is also a great way instead of the usually unlocking of map icons just for the sake of going there.

    Combat is something of a downer which is understandable since its a zelda game. Also didnt like the breaking mechanic of weapons. Never did like this concept although i understand it halts the power creep problem of rpgs nowadays with weapons getting more and more stronger and with the breaking mechanic is kind of like a gold sink. Still, even bows?

    Storywise, its unmemorable. Story progression is nice in a way that the game takes into account sequence breaking.    … Expand
  22. Glogger
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра, атмосфера на высоте, играю уже часов 30-40, и нисколько не надоело. Игра на все времена
  23. RaisePx
    Oct 8, 2019
    10
    Este juego es una tremenda joya. Apesar de que no soy fanatico de los juegos de Zelda adquirí este juego y sin duda de lo unico que me arrepiento es de no comprarlo antes, sin duda 100% recomendado
  24. Orthodoxist
    Oct 9, 2019
    8
    This game is good, better said, really good. It is probably a must have if you own a Switch. However, the environmental storytelling, together with some limitations in gameplay, didn't make me love it. I just enjoyed the world, but it didn't stuck. Must have played about 50 hours and then moved on, never bothered to complete all the side quests as I never thought the rewards were importantThis game is good, better said, really good. It is probably a must have if you own a Switch. However, the environmental storytelling, together with some limitations in gameplay, didn't make me love it. I just enjoyed the world, but it didn't stuck. Must have played about 50 hours and then moved on, never bothered to complete all the side quests as I never thought the rewards were important enough

    Pros:
    + Freedom of movement: if you see a place, you can get there, one way or another
    + Physics! It feels good!
    + No performance issues
    + I honestly don't mind the lack of dungeons, I think that the puzzles are OK and some of the sanctuaries require brains

    Cons:
    - The story is a bit too simple. I understand the allegoric character of the story, but still, it was not enough
    - Weapon durability. The day my favorite weapon broke was very sad.
    - I think the variety of combat options, which is in principle good, makes the combat cumbersome, as you spend half of the time changing powers/weapons/arrows
    - I found some side characters annoying
    - Can't believe Link doesn't have voice yet.
    - I would have appreciated a less modular approach in the game (defeat these 4 bosses and then go to the Castle). Bosses themselves. Likewise, random appearance of monsters at night is quite annoying while you're trying to explore.    … Expand
  25. Meeleepit
    Oct 10, 2019
    10
    So, i have never played a Zelda game before.

    Bought the Switch and Zelda and what happened after that was magical.

    i couldn't stop playing , i even phoned in sick to work and stayed home for 2 days playing Zelda.

    This was the best game i have ever played and i would suggest that every switch owner needs to play this!
  26. Joseda12
    Oct 10, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The LEGEND stars again. Breath of the Wild is one (if not the one) of the best games ever created. I've enjoyed it sooooo much!… Expand
  27. Colombogamer
    Oct 13, 2019
    10
    Simplemente espectacular! es uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado en mi vida! espero ya poder jugar la segunda parte!
  28. bokchoi1018
    Oct 15, 2019
    10
    What a great way to launch the Nintendo Switch with a fantastic game. Breath of the Wild is without a doubt, the best Zelda game, and it is the next level Zelda game that is untouchable.
  29. CesarJrz93
    Oct 15, 2019
    10
    Best game i've ever played. The gameplay, the graphics, the character, the mechanics, Nintendo did it again. A classic masterpiece.
  30. diogoabl
    Oct 16, 2019
    10
    Jogo majestoso, você pode jogar ele quantas vezes for e em cada nova vez vai descobrir coisas novas. É incrível o cuidado que tiveram com esse jogo. Simplesmente fantástico!
  31. LastPlaysBR
    Oct 16, 2019
    10
    É um jogo simplesmente espetacular. A possibilidade de você passar horas jogando e não perceber é grande. Eu nunca tinha zerado um Zelda, e poder tirar pela primeira vez a Master Sword é uma sensação que não tem preço. A direção artística desse jogo é espetacular, os gráficos são lindos e as mecânicas de gameplay são ótimas.
  32. EpicTom05
    Oct 17, 2019
    10
    The open feel of the game and the way it lets you go and do your own thing right from the get go has reinvigorated my love for the series and the open world genre as a whole.
  33. Za_Wari04
    Oct 17, 2019
    10
    Breath of the Wild is nothing short of a masterpiece, it has become my favorite game of all time and I can not wait for the sequel. The soundtrack, art style, and world design is amazing and shouldn't be missed, this game is a must buy.
  34. SomeCleverTitle
    May 26, 2020
    10
    This is my favorite game of all time. Everything clicks for me in this game. The amount of freedom this game gives you is unlike any other game. This is a game that every Switch owner should experience. I can't wait for the sequel!
  35. MKDoom
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    I love it, soundtrack, bosses, everything, there is always something new in every zelda game
  36. Nakajima
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    Best game of all time!!!

    After a couple of years playing less and less, this game made me feel little again. With it's amazing open world and physichs, live had an adventure like i never felt on another videogame.
  37. LukieB
    Oct 8, 2020
    10
    An amazing game with beautiful areas, corners to explore, strategical teardowns of civilizations. I had a blast playing my first Zelda game and the gameplay was phenomenal. The story however was a bit lackluster. The memories were interesting, but it still felt like something was missing. Despite the lack of a intriguing story it still shines with the brilliant gameplay. I am excited forAn amazing game with beautiful areas, corners to explore, strategical teardowns of civilizations. I had a blast playing my first Zelda game and the gameplay was phenomenal. The story however was a bit lackluster. The memories were interesting, but it still felt like something was missing. Despite the lack of a intriguing story it still shines with the brilliant gameplay. I am excited for the sequel! -LB… Expand
  38. Pablocruzaley
    Oct 28, 2019
    10
    Fantastico juego que combina la aventura con la exploración, una obra de arte en movimiento, en mejor juego del 2018 y 2019 a mi parecer.
  39. tk_sb
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    This game is just unbelievable. World so big and beautiful and you just feel this sense of freedom. Masterpiece!
  40. Antony9800
    Oct 29, 2019
    10
    Me encantó, un juego presioso. Un mundo enorme y lleno de secretos. El mejor juego de todos los tiempos.
  41. Omslice21
    Oct 30, 2019
    10
    This is a amazing game if your looking to buy a switch and a game get this this is a must!!!
  42. Maluco_Dante
    Oct 30, 2019
    10
    O que eu posso falar sobre esse jogo?
    Simples...
    Toda vez que vejo um review sobre, eu choro...
    Toda vez que escuto uma música dele, eu me arrepio...
    E quando iniciei o jogo e vi a abertura, após sair da Shrine onde Link acorda, eu me arrepiei e chorei...
  43. Will80
    Nov 1, 2019
    10
    A must have!!! Amzing !!! Over 300h in game and still living it!!! Would recommend to every one
  44. Drbear17
    Nov 2, 2019
    10
    Les meilleur jeu auquel j'ai joué dans ma vie alors que je joue depuis 1989, le jeu a peut être de légers défauts visuels ou de framerate dans un ou deux passages du jeu mais il est tellement supérieur à toutes les autres productions de son temps qu'il mérite la note maximummaximum.
  45. Beyondthesoul
    Nov 8, 2019
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let me start off by saying the Exploration is amazing. As soon as you start you can head in any direction you want. You can even go straight too the final boss if you want that is how open the game is.

    The soundtrack is fantastic not the best I’ve ever heard but very good. The sound effects are good but the weapons could sound like they actually have impact and make me feel like I’m actually hitting something.

    I love all the characters I’ve met during my journey but with games from the 2013’s and on everyone needs to be voice acted unless they are mute or something. It really brings me out of my immersion when two characters are standing next to each other with text boxes are popping up when they could just speak to each other.

    Another problem for me is the durability of the weapons they should last a lot longer than 7 or 8 swings especially when it’s a sword. A lot of games seem to have this problem so I’m not taking it out on the game.

    I’m kinda new too Nintendo games but the controller should have button remapping for new users during gameplay. That way it feels more inviting too new users that are used too other platforms.

    Last problem I have is the main character Link he’s very lifeless and has no emotions to anything. I understand that’s how he’s always been but with what is expected of games nowadays he should’ve been voice acted and show to have more emotion from things.    … Expand
  46. ElephantEric
    Nov 4, 2019
    9
    This is a fantastic game. It has an immersive world, beautiful animation, and plenty of additions to the franchise. While the game is amazing, I feel that there are problems. The final boss and dungeons in past games have been better than this one. Divine beasts are great, but not fantastic. Also, I feel that Zelda adds very little to the story and we could have done without her. OtherThis is a fantastic game. It has an immersive world, beautiful animation, and plenty of additions to the franchise. While the game is amazing, I feel that there are problems. The final boss and dungeons in past games have been better than this one. Divine beasts are great, but not fantastic. Also, I feel that Zelda adds very little to the story and we could have done without her. Other than that, the game is one of Nintendo’s best.… Expand
  47. Jardanes
    Nov 5, 2019
    10
    This is by far the best gaming experience I've ever had. The world is so alive and fun to explore. Every second I spend playing this masterpiece, I can feel how much care and effort the design team put on It. It is on top because they reserve.
  48. darkmago
    Nov 5, 2019
    10
    one of the best zelda games has a lot of adventure and history but I feel that they exaggerated a bit on the map
  49. Litoca
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    Un auténtico juegazo,un apartado artístico muy preciosista,físicas increíbles y jugabilidad exquisita, lo único negativo algunas caídas de frames en momentos puntuales, pero un videojuego imprescindible
  50. fernando987
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Excelente. Grandisimo juego, muy entretenido. Tremendo mundo abierto. De los mejores Zelda
  51. Cecily
    Nov 13, 2019
    7
    So boring, yahaha, temples killed me. the story line is too short. isn't it a rpg game ?
  52. Blackfer
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    El mejor videojuego que yo he podido jugar alguna vez , supera la barrera de ser simplemente un videojuego , va más allá es oro puro , obra de arte , EL MEJOR VIDEOJUEGO DE TODOS LOS TIEMPOS
  53. Shibspiment
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Amazing, one of the best game i ever played. This is just my feeling but i enjoyed it for a year
  54. JayNxtGen
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    After 3 full playthroughs I can happily say this may be my favourite Zelda game of all time. The freedom this game gives you is intense and almost overwhelming. Going anywhere you want and climbing almost anything is pure video game bliss. Story could use a little work but other then that I loved every second of it.
  55. Savio_
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Amazing! One of the best games I've ever played. Great combat. A vast beautiful world to explore. Great challenges.
    A must play!
  56. sugar-maxi
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Boss fight could be more diffecult but its the best game ive ever experienced to plax… Expand
  57. adosantos97
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    sublime the best game that i played but you cant continue exploring after beat ganon. you must that get all before. i dont like this but im waiting botw2
  58. sleshdot
    Feb 8, 2023
    8
    It's a great game, but is also very overrated. A solid 8 is right IMHO, while it certainly introduces new interesting mechanics in open world games, on the other hand the world itself feels very empty, and the narrative is too simplistic.
  59. davygravy93
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    Not my favorite Zelda but still an incredible game that deserves the praise it gets. From an exploration standpoint its very similar to the original Zelda, you wonder the world and complete dungeons until you are capable of killing Ganon. The fact that ganon can be killed right from the get go is a good idea of the type of freedom the game gives you, no long cutscenes or endlessNot my favorite Zelda but still an incredible game that deserves the praise it gets. From an exploration standpoint its very similar to the original Zelda, you wonder the world and complete dungeons until you are capable of killing Ganon. The fact that ganon can be killed right from the get go is a good idea of the type of freedom the game gives you, no long cutscenes or endless textboxes(cough skyward sword cough) just you and the adventure. Anyone who dislikes this game is just being a contrarian.… Expand
  60. BOTHAMAN
    Nov 11, 2019
    9
    I love the freedom this game gives you to explore its massive open world. There is always something to keep you entertained. The game could have had more in terms of dungeons. This is a must have for adventure game enthusiasts.
  61. Reinhard07
    Feb 22, 2022
    9
    Una de las zagas mas longevas e icónicas de todos los tiempos, debo reconocer que estuve desconectado de nintendo desde el game cube, y la evolución que tiene Zelda en éste título fue algo digo de admirarse, aunque el vasto mundo a veces se puede sentir muy vacío lo que le da muchos puntos a si favor es su mecanica de exploración, ya que puedes ir casi a cualquier lado desde el inicio delUna de las zagas mas longevas e icónicas de todos los tiempos, debo reconocer que estuve desconectado de nintendo desde el game cube, y la evolución que tiene Zelda en éste título fue algo digo de admirarse, aunque el vasto mundo a veces se puede sentir muy vacío lo que le da muchos puntos a si favor es su mecanica de exploración, ya que puedes ir casi a cualquier lado desde el inicio del juego y descubrir diferentes biomas y santuarios que pondran a prueba tu imaginación y habilidad para completar los desafios y encontrar todos los items. Incluso cuenta con doblaje Latino que en mi opinión es muy bueno (obviamente Link sigue mudo), Sin duda en un juego por el que vale la pena hacerse de un Switch.… Expand
  62. Maxoner22
    Apr 26, 2021
    10
    Super fun game. Tons and tons of hours of entertainment (what we want from a 60$ videogame). You'll get lost in a huge world to explore and many secrets to discover. Beautiful game all round
  63. Jack1600o
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    The change that zelda needs, i've enjoyed this game and its a masterpiece. Graphics-10, soundtrack-10, story-10, game mechanics-10.
  64. Magenta1991
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    La libertad hecha videojuego. El gameplay, la musica y el worldbuilding es hermoso. Siempre hay algo que hacer en el juego, siempre hay una manera de explotar las físicas para sacar el mayor provecho de la situación.
  65. BrownKnight
    Nov 15, 2019
    9
    Charming, wild, revolutionary. It implements many details and aspects. The only downside is that it feels too big. I'm usually down with lots of content, but in this case it seemed it wants to be too much just for a wow effect, but it's still a great game.
  66. theodoros_patt
    Feb 5, 2022
    10
    The best game of all time , i will never forget the feelings that this game gave to me . It was the first game that i played after a 3 years break from gaming , it made me understand why games are a lot of time art that lot of people will never get . Breath of the wild is one of the most beautiful games i ever played with one of the most unique kind of gameplay , The fact that you can goThe best game of all time , i will never forget the feelings that this game gave to me . It was the first game that i played after a 3 years break from gaming , it made me understand why games are a lot of time art that lot of people will never get . Breath of the wild is one of the most beautiful games i ever played with one of the most unique kind of gameplay , The fact that you can go anywhere with no limitations is just mind blowing , the mechanics and the physics of the game is perfect , i cant wait for the sequel… Expand
  67. Oboeteiru0
    May 11, 2023
    9
    Este juego ha sido uno de los escasísimos juegos capaces de desbancar a OoT de mejor experiencia de la historia, de haber contado con conceptos clásicos de la saga como mazmorras o música memorable. La sensación de aventura es total, con infinidad de situaciones y retos, como ningún otro juego ha logrado.
  68. BoRN_2B_FreE
    Nov 15, 2019
    9
    Скептически относился к данной игре, но решил купить консоль только из-за нее. Игра затягивает
  69. LordHenchHector
    Nov 15, 2019
    9
    Soo soo great !
    A must play game for anyone with a switch, looks a bit pricy but it should be twice whatever you pay! Hundreds of hours of fun to be had !
  70. AvalonBunny
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Beyond a doubt, BoTW takes the crown as the best game of the decade. Groundbreaking
  71. XenxibrePodre
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Increíble la decostrucción del concepto Zelda que se ve en este juego, sientes todo lo que te dan los anteriores Zeldas en absolutamente todo momento sin que esto afecte a su grandísima personalidad dentro de la saga
  72. Kiraki1120
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    A great Masterpiece of open-world game. Tons of new things and the quality in this game was incredible. Many many things to do and it's really fun to play!
  73. Alanmaster
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    É inovador é perfeito é pensado nos mínimos detalhes emociona do início ao fim
  74. ygthomas
    Nov 16, 2019
    9
    One of the best games on the Nintendo Switch, but there is not much reason to go back to after defeating Ganon.
  75. AlbertVDS
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    One of the best Zelda games. The openness and freedom is what makes this game so great. And yet it still keeps true to it's history.
  76. MVKirito
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    The best game I've ever played! Its so awesome, i wish i could play many more times!
  77. ragnarokandroll
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    This game, to me, is a masterpiece. In many ways it feels like the other Zelda games but there are new elements incorporated. This is one of those games that I had trouble putting down and when I beat it I wished there was more, in a good way.

    The main dungeons are fewer in number but very engaging and present challenge. There are a lot of mini-dungeons (called shrines) and finding them    This game, to me, is a masterpiece. In many ways it feels like the other Zelda games but there are new elements incorporated. This is one of those games that I had trouble putting down and when I beat it I wished there was more, in a good way.

    The main dungeons are fewer in number but very engaging and present challenge. There are a lot of mini-dungeons (called shrines) and finding them gets a little tedious after 80-ish but once inside the shrines they are not tedious at all. The shrines are surprisingly unique and engaging for how many of them there are. There is a lot of exploration in this game; it feels like elder-scrolls in this aspect, IMO.

    This game has breakable weapons and even the master sword requires recharging but I didn't find this frustrating. I always seemed to have enough weapons that did good damage as there are a lot of them to find. I don't see the point of it but I don't think it detracts from the game.
    Not as much music as I expected but it fits well with the mood of the game.

    I can't find a true con with this game. It's excellent.    … Expand
  78. morgoth834
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    The simple feature of allowing the player to climb nearly anything really elevates this game above nearly every other open world game. The exploration is phenomenal. Unfortunately, it is held back slightly by lackluster dungeons, bosses, and items. Weapon durability also sucks.
  79. watchm824
    Mar 29, 2021
    9
    I have heard many times that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a great game. And now, finally, I had the opportunity to play it.
    What are your impressions? Yes, Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is really a very good game. Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the ultimate adventure and exploration experience. Great atmosphere.
    But the plot is very weak and not interesting.    I have heard many times that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a great game. And now, finally, I had the opportunity to play it.
    What are your impressions? Yes, Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is really a very good game. Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the ultimate adventure and exploration experience. Great atmosphere.
    But the plot is very weak and not interesting. The 4 main quests about the Monsters are exactly the same.
    If the game had a more interesting plot and a variety of quests - I would call it a masterpiece. And so, just a very good game.    … Expand
  80. JellyGamer
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    This was the best game I've played in a long time. The sheer scope of it was overwhelming and the amount of content kept me playing for an incredibly long time. It may well be my favourite Zelda game.

    Pros: The freedom: this game allows you to explore an entire region. The design: a really beautiful looking game, the world was completely immersive. The puzzles: many puzzles of    This was the best game I've played in a long time. The sheer scope of it was overwhelming and the amount of content kept me playing for an incredibly long time. It may well be my favourite Zelda game.

    Pros:
    The freedom: this game allows you to explore an entire region.
    The design: a really beautiful looking game, the world was completely immersive.
    The puzzles: many puzzles of varying difficulty. Each one feels rewarding.
    The story: an itriguing story with (mostly) good pacing and endearing characters.
    Value: there's just so much to do, it kept me engaged for a very long time.
    A Good Impression: This was the first game I played on the switch and gave a very good impression.

    Cons:
    Endgame: You cannot keep playing after defeating the final boss. You must go back to a previous save in order to keep enjoying the world. I would have preferred some sort of postgame or the option to keep playing afterwards. (Having said that, as a sequel has now been announced, this makes more sense).

    Overall I really loved this game and it has set a very high bar for future Switch games.    … Expand
  81. nanoka
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    This one is one of the best games I've ever played (and I've played plenty). The cons the game has got are double-cleared by all the great things it has. Another thought: there is NO game like this. There are tons of games that are set in an open world, but none gives you such freedom. There are ones which make you bound by the story, ones which make you bound by the gameplay. You canThis one is one of the best games I've ever played (and I've played plenty). The cons the game has got are double-cleared by all the great things it has. Another thought: there is NO game like this. There are tons of games that are set in an open world, but none gives you such freedom. There are ones which make you bound by the story, ones which make you bound by the gameplay. You can search for a very long time, but there isn't anything that uses all the open world ideas from our childhood like Breath Of The Wild. Do you remember how we always wanted a whole world in a game? The one with no restrictions, with no place we cannot go because going that direction is not provided by a developer. Here you can do whatever you want. One can spend hours of gameplay inside, with no constant rush because of a story. There are games which throw a player into a dissonance: here is a world to explore, please, hurry, you've got things to do. Here, the quests game gives are so unthinkable titanic you just take you time while doing them. Of course, there is no reason to pass on the game with such possibilities.… Expand
  82. ddark14
    May 2, 2021
    10
    Este juego redefine el género, debes jugarlo si o si, la cantidad de horas son incontables, físicas excelentes, jugabilidad excelente, historia, etc
  83. ArjenSnow
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Excelente juego. Definitivamente es mi favorito de la saga de Zelda. Me compré el Switch solo para jugar este juego.
  84. Sweetpair
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    One of the greatest games I've ever played! Everything is brilliant here: story, gameplay, graphics, atmosphere! 12/10
  85. INCA-Channel
    May 12, 2023
    8
    Mal ganz ohne Nintendo Bonus (nicht so wie die ganze "Fachpresse") eine gute 8. Warum? Weil für mich der Grafikstil extreme Geschmackssache ist, alleine deswegen ist so eine inflationäre 10/10 sehr unrealistisch. Ich empfinde den Grafikstil als störfaktor, auch wenn alles drum herum absolut rund ist und natürlich merkt man der SWITCH auch ihr Alter an. Für mich bleibt trotzdem Elden RingMal ganz ohne Nintendo Bonus (nicht so wie die ganze "Fachpresse") eine gute 8. Warum? Weil für mich der Grafikstil extreme Geschmackssache ist, alleine deswegen ist so eine inflationäre 10/10 sehr unrealistisch. Ich empfinde den Grafikstil als störfaktor, auch wenn alles drum herum absolut rund ist und natürlich merkt man der SWITCH auch ihr Alter an. Für mich bleibt trotzdem Elden Ring die 10/10, hier fühle ich mich von der grafischen Stilrichtung einfach wohler. Man kann natürlich von ausgehen das sich nahezu jeder SWITCH Besitzer Zelda holt und man macht damit auch nix falsch.… Expand
  86. Evenstar1985
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    It's a Zelda game, that's it! After 100 hours into this, the only thing i didn't like it's the breakable weapons, and voice acting in a Zelda game? Heck yeah!!!
  87. joash
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This is the best game that was ever created in the history of the gaming industry, it brought back the gamer spirit that was lost for me in a while. Before this game, I can't finish any game due to boredom, even a title such as "The Witcher 3" or whatever famous titles at that time.
  88. rodrigo_2004
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    Melhor joga da história disparado esse jogo é maravilhoso a história o tudo MDS q jogo
  89. FadingSkies
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    Not a second goes by whilst playing this game do you feel hindered, or as if something is unreachable. You can where you want when you want to. Sure, the weapon breaking mechanic can happen at times when you feel it shouldn't, but then you just switch to another weapon can continue the havoc. Every bit of the world design is stunning, you're thrown into the world with a vast scenery andNot a second goes by whilst playing this game do you feel hindered, or as if something is unreachable. You can where you want when you want to. Sure, the weapon breaking mechanic can happen at times when you feel it shouldn't, but then you just switch to another weapon can continue the havoc. Every bit of the world design is stunning, you're thrown into the world with a vast scenery and hundreds of things to find and do. The game doesn't feel dull even after hundreds of hours and many play throughs. This will be a game I have my children play, just so they can have a piece of what gaming was like in my day.… Expand
  90. AlSteiger
    Oct 7, 2022
    9
    My first Nintendo game. A lot of emotions.

    The graphics, although simple, are pleasant and do not cause a feeling of some kind of unreality of what is happening, or "toylike". Although the combat mechanics themselves are quite limited, everything is compensated by the physics of the world, opening up huge opportunities for the player, both in combat and in the usual study of the world.    My first Nintendo game. A lot of emotions.

    The graphics, although simple, are pleasant and do not cause a feeling of some kind of unreality of what is happening, or "toylike". Although the combat mechanics themselves are quite limited, everything is compensated by the physics of the world, opening up huge opportunities for the player, both in combat and in the usual study of the world.

    The story is amazing, but the main story is only a small part of what the game provides. Secondary tasks, which are quite well hidden around the world, quite form an independent storyline that tells about the problems of ordinary people in this world.

    Lots of micro-mechanics, cooking, upgrading or creating items, the need to change equipment depending on the zone or your personal goal.

    A huge number of events in the world that occur both randomly and when a certain event or time of day is reached. Worldbosses that present a separate challenge for the player, and which you want to go through again and again trying different features of the game.

    You can spend a lot of time in this game, and it is unlikely that you will be able to get bored, because even after 200 hours it will have something to surprise you with.

    The only thing that I personally would like to add to this game is a cooperative opportunity when exploring the world. It is so huge that sometimes you want to visit it with someone.    … Expand
  91. Samiro
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What can I say? Best game i've ever played. Just everything about this game is so good. I love the open world, the fights, the tons of details, the quests, the NPCs, their places and all these hidden things, that give us information about the timeline placement or places we know from older Zelda games. The ending is the only thing i dont like that much. The Ganon fight is pretty easy and we didnt see what happend after the ending of the game. Especially that we didnt hear a single word about the Zeldas "love" for Link she showed in the newer memories.
    But hopefully we'll get some "Hyrule after..." information or a realationship between Link and Zelda in the sequel thats been announced. Even if i dont like the ending as much as the rest, its still by far the best game for me and it always will have a special place in my heart. Thank you Nintendo for creating this masterpiece.    … Expand
  92. ricjen27
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    Perfect Game, Best ever.. Cant say anything else.

    My other favourite games are; Inside, Horizon Zero Dawn, Celeste, The last of Us & Control
  93. Joacodemon
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    En mi opinión, el mejor juego de la historia!!! Con su maravilloso mundo abierto, hermosa banda sonora y una historia innovadora!!! Pero en mi opinión lo mejor de este juego son sus físicas que me parecen estupendas ya que cada persona puede resolver una solución de distintas maneras gracias a los módulos de la tableta sheika. Debes jugar este juego!!!!
  94. NellTull
    Nov 25, 2019
    9
    Amazing game! Continues to hold up even to multiply replays. The expansions to this are verry verry bad and 2 years later i still regret buying them.
  95. bad_advice_guy
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    The problems I had with the game involving its story, voice acting, and characters are far overshadowed by the sheer amount of fun I had just playing this game and its world. I see this game as one of the most underperforming Zelda game, but one of the best games in this era.
  96. Ciardello
    Oct 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La primera ves que lo jugas es mágico, los paisajes son espectaculares, lo mejor es solo jugar y no enfocarte en nada, solo ir por el mundo, otra cosa increible es que cuando alguien te pide un favor podes decidir si hacerlo incluso si es principal o no. Definitivamente uno de los mejores juegos, tiene los mejores puzzles, simples pero complejos, los combates son fascinantes, la cantidad de cosas armas y enemigos es inmensa y la cantidad de objetos por ejemplo para cocinar es enorme.… Expand
  97. Gloomer
    Nov 26, 2019
    10
    Ótimo Game com muitos segredos para se descobrir e muitas maneiras de descobrir. Tem momentos que ficamos apenas admirando a paisagem.
  98. theyffeson
    Nov 28, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. one of the best games of the generation shot, game always makes you want to play, even in WIIU… Expand
  99. PeaceMaker_VIII
    Dec 1, 2019
    10
    Never been a Zelda Fan but this Game Is just mágic! I saw myself playing this Game whole nights till dawn AND discovering more and more thins in this huge map ts just a perfect experience, must Play for everyone.
  100. Miotke
    Dec 1, 2019
    8
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Universal acclaim - based on 109 Critic Reviews

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