User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20981 Ratings

User score distribution:
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
  1. Aug 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s my first Zelda game that I’ve played an I’m already 100 hours into it Expand
  2. Aug 5, 2021
    10
    Pinnacle. This is the pinnacle of gaming. After four years it is still the pinnacle of gaming. This is still the most beautiful game on the Nintendo Switch. I seriously do not know how they did it. This game helped me get into franchises I hadn't before. This is my favorite game, I don't care how you feel about it, this is my favorite game.
  3. Aug 26, 2021
    10
    Just a masterpiece on the switch! This game is difficult enough to be a challenge, and fun enough to keep your from setting your switch down. This is BY FAR the best video game of the 2015-2020 timeframe. If you don’t own this game after 4 years, you need to get it immediately!
  4. Aug 7, 2021
    10
    Este juego es tan bonito, tan diverso su mapa y con un toque tan diferenciador con otros mundos abiertos, que incluso sus grandes virtudes hacen palidecer sus defectos.
  5. Aug 7, 2021
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. Game holds your hand about 5% of the time, the rest is up to you. Want to sink 200 hours in exploring the world freeing the divine beasts etc go for it. Want to head straight for ganon with a tree branch and pot lid go for it. Best switch game and one of my favourite games ever.
  6. Aug 7, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best game that i experienced adventure feeling while playing in copmination with great music,gameplay,AI and shrines with magnificent puzzles Expand
  7. Aug 9, 2021
    10
    I have so many great things to say about this game as it is my favorite video game of all time and it is certainly the game I have played for the longest and I don't know what my 2017 self was thinking when he said that he didn't like it and my opinion changed very quickly but I will say that this was my first Zelda game and i loved the concept of climbing literally anything and theI have so many great things to say about this game as it is my favorite video game of all time and it is certainly the game I have played for the longest and I don't know what my 2017 self was thinking when he said that he didn't like it and my opinion changed very quickly but I will say that this was my first Zelda game and i loved the concept of climbing literally anything and the variety of different and even after 500 hours of the game I still don't think I've seen every weapon. I also love the open world and I don't even think there is a bad region in the game also Link becomes a fashion model and shield surfing is broken so yeah, BOTW is the best game I have ever played and if you are going to buy a Switch this is a must have Expand
  8. Aug 10, 2021
    10
    besides Minecraft and Animal Crossing new Horizons this is my favourite game, i really like it best switch game ever. ive you buy a switch you should definitely buy the Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild
  9. Aug 19, 2021
    10
    Breath of the Wild is simply one of the greatest games ever made. Though compared to other titles in the series, the dungeons are lacking, that criticism leaves such a small dent on my enjoyment of this game is doesn't even knock it down one point. This entry is very different to other titles in the series and feels almost like a survival game in a way. If you have a flaming sword and youBreath of the Wild is simply one of the greatest games ever made. Though compared to other titles in the series, the dungeons are lacking, that criticism leaves such a small dent on my enjoyment of this game is doesn't even knock it down one point. This entry is very different to other titles in the series and feels almost like a survival game in a way. If you have a flaming sword and you strike wood, it makes a campfire. If you go out in the snowy mountains, Link's cheeks will get red from the cold. This game has so many small details like that packed into one small cartridge I'm still finding new things every time I boot up the game. Unlike any other Zelda game, weapons break, which, especially early on, makes you think about how you can take on this enemy (or get away) rather then just swinging your sword blindly. In terms of story, its simple. VERY simple. Your objective is to beat Ganon, and you can do that as soon as you finish the tutorial or after you collect all 900 Korok seeds. It's your choice. I think this game will be looked at very fondly in the future, and will be held up alongside Ocarina of Time, as not only one of the greatest Zelda games ever made, but one of the greatest games period. Expand
  10. Aug 21, 2021
    9
    Une de mes meilleures expériences AAA switch.
    Fait 3 mois après sa sortie,
    Tout a déjà été dit auparavant, c'est un jeu exceptionnel en casi tout point 9 pour tout ce qu'il a apporté au JV, 8,5 en étant factuel sans prendre en compte le contexte. Les deux mots qui resteront sera : AVENTURE / PLENITUDE J'enlève 1 point pour ces petites choses qui auraient pu rendre l'aventure
    Une de mes meilleures expériences AAA switch.
    Fait 3 mois après sa sortie,
    Tout a déjà été dit auparavant, c'est un jeu exceptionnel en casi tout point
    9 pour tout ce qu'il a apporté au JV, 8,5 en étant factuel sans prendre en compte le contexte.
    Les deux mots qui resteront sera : AVENTURE / PLENITUDE
    J'enlève 1 point pour ces petites choses qui auraient pu rendre l'aventure légendaire :
    -Son manque de quêtes secondaires
    -Le sound design > sa BO(cela fait parti du discours et de la vision de l'auteur j’entends mais je suis adepte de grandes immersions sonores et epiques aka. FFXV )
    -Le bestiaire peu varié
    -Inhérent à ce type d'open world : le rythme de la quete.

    Un must have, à faire au moins une fois dans son parcours videoludique
    Expand
  11. Aug 21, 2021
    10
    The best video game of the 21st century.
    Incredible open world experience.If Ocarina of Time defines the presentation form of 3D games, then Breath of the Wild can be said to redefine what is truly an open world game.
  12. Aug 21, 2021
    10
    This game is an amazing experience for gamers who love Combat, puzzles, or just like to calm down and play a bit. It strives in combat, with many different weapons, and even without weapons, many different ways to kill enemies. The shrines and divine beasts are challenging puzzles that will always bring accomplishment when you beat it. And it’s always great to look at as it has a beautifulThis game is an amazing experience for gamers who love Combat, puzzles, or just like to calm down and play a bit. It strives in combat, with many different weapons, and even without weapons, many different ways to kill enemies. The shrines and divine beasts are challenging puzzles that will always bring accomplishment when you beat it. And it’s always great to look at as it has a beautiful world and graphics. Thanks Nintendo, this might just be the best game you’ve ever made. Expand
  13. Aug 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good game!


    I love open world games, but Zelda is something.

    If you want to go with a stick and fight the ancient evil, you can do it, if you have an iron object in your hands and there is a thunderstorm on the street, do not hesitate to be struck by lightning, if lightning strikes, then literally for a second your temperature will rise, and Beadle is just a cool dude, and horses oh, those horses are big, and even Zelda's horse.
    Expand
  14. Aug 26, 2021
    10
    -easy?
    -yes.
    -intresting?
    -yes.
    -1287312873617823189273/10?
    -YEEEESSS!!!!!!!
  15. Aug 26, 2021
    10
    Просто шикарно, игра показывает нереально проработанный мир, вместе с этим очень много мест для изучения, историй и легенд
  16. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    An amazing game. Amazing graphics (I couldn’t believe that this was a switch game), amazing story and so much to do in terms of side quests and DLC that it will have you occupied for years to come.
  17. Aug 28, 2021
    10
    Everything good about 3D Zelda meets open world. I can't recommend this enough.
  18. Aug 28, 2021
    10
    Best game of all time. Second, Ocarina of time. Better than GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2
  19. Sep 3, 2021
    10
    Do I need to say anything?
    I mean I do because I need at least 75 characters
  20. Sep 28, 2021
    9
    Excelente juego cautivador, la caída de frames es lo más gacho del juego si no fuera por eso 10
  21. Aug 30, 2021
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. So much fun, so much to do. You can get lost in the game for hours. Can't wait for the next one!
  22. Aug 31, 2021
    9
    Good game , departure from normal Zelda routine but kinda works …. Weapons durability and rain - as parroted by all , is awful . Relatively steep learning curve but after a few hours a really enjoyable game , graphics are genuinely good , FPS can be somewhat painful at points , gameplay mechanics is where this game shines , have well over 300 hours on it . Would recommend to anyoneGood game , departure from normal Zelda routine but kinda works …. Weapons durability and rain - as parroted by all , is awful . Relatively steep learning curve but after a few hours a really enjoyable game , graphics are genuinely good , FPS can be somewhat painful at points , gameplay mechanics is where this game shines , have well over 300 hours on it . Would recommend to anyone over 10 - anyone younger is going to need constant help Expand
  23. Aug 31, 2021
    10
    ....................................................................................................................................................................................................blank
  24. Jan 31, 2022
    10
    This game is perfect from gameplay, music, graphics. It's hard to find such an attractive game
  25. Sep 2, 2021
    10
    This game is amazing it’s so fun to rPam around The Ruins of Hyrule and free the Devine Beasts from the clutches of Calamaty Ganon.
  26. Sep 8, 2021
    9
    Este juego es bastante bueno en cuanto a los juegos de Zelda y podría decir que es el mejor juego exclusivo de Nintendo, pero hablando en general el juego tienes sus problemas Como por ejemplo su combate aquí debería decir que yo he jugado el Zelda major as mask y y breaht of the wild y me estoy jugando el Zelda ocarina of time, y el combate es bastante clásico, pero para ser uno de losEste juego es bastante bueno en cuanto a los juegos de Zelda y podría decir que es el mejor juego exclusivo de Nintendo, pero hablando en general el juego tienes sus problemas Como por ejemplo su combate aquí debería decir que yo he jugado el Zelda major as mask y y breaht of the wild y me estoy jugando el Zelda ocarina of time, y el combate es bastante clásico, pero para ser uno de los proyectos mas ambiciosos de Nintendo y siento que el combate hubiese sido renovado, mi otro problema son los Frames ya que en algunas ocasiones el juego bajaba demasiado de Frames (Por pocos segundos pero fue algo que ocurría cada vez que iba a una bestia divina) esto me paso en switch. Pero fuera de todo eso un mundo abierto increíble, entretención constante, dificultad regular.
    Si no haz jugado ningún juego de la saga The Legend Zelda te recomiendo jugar este (Si no tienes switch o WIIU, te recomiendo Major As Mask) ¿Lo recomiendo? ¡SI!
    Expand
  27. Sep 10, 2021
    8
    Very good game, great visuals, atmospheric, yet simplistic music, a pretty good story, and some phenomenal little details to the world. Great bow and elemental combat, along with giving you the the tools to properly strategize and use your environment when tackling enemies. That being said, it does suffer from an unexciting melee combat system, the cutscenes are quite boring, and the worldVery good game, great visuals, atmospheric, yet simplistic music, a pretty good story, and some phenomenal little details to the world. Great bow and elemental combat, along with giving you the the tools to properly strategize and use your environment when tackling enemies. That being said, it does suffer from an unexciting melee combat system, the cutscenes are quite boring, and the world itself, as beautiful and atmospheric as it is, can feel vapid at times with repetitive awards and enemies. Expand
  28. Sep 11, 2021
    10
    Esse jogo é perfeito em absolutamente tudo! E é com certeza o melhor jogo já feito na história.
  29. Sep 11, 2021
    10
    Such a great game deserves much better spot on list. I need more letters soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!
  30. Sep 14, 2021
    8
    The game was good. I did not regret the 31 hour of my life spent on it. But the slow start was throwing me off the game to actually see it's beauty. took me like 5 tries until I managed to get into it
  31. Sep 16, 2021
    10
    One of the best games I've played by far!

    This game deserves to be higher on this top.
  32. Sep 18, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While this is in my top 5 games it's not perfect. If i could it would be about a 9.7 but that would round to a 10. The problems i have with this game are the story, which while not bad, is basically non-existent. Also i would have liked some better dungeons instead of 120 small dungeons and 4 dungeons smaller than in most other Zelda games. Expand
  33. Sep 19, 2021
    10
    A genuinely breath-taking game that I cannot stop playing. One of the best, if not the best, games I have ever played, with amazing graphics, a beautiful world that, even though I've played the game for more than 700 hours, always has more to offer, and so many things to discover. I genuinely recommend it!
  34. Jan 24, 2023
    10
    This really is the best videogame ever made.
    My second Zelda title after A Link To The Past.
    Never had a Nintendo console when I was a kid, now I understand why Nintendo is true magic.
    JUST BUY IT!!! It's breathtaking.
  35. Sep 21, 2021
    9
    This is an AMAZING game. I am currently on my second playthrough. So much to see and do, I constantly find things that I missed the first time through.

    The only problem I have with the game is the rain. It rains entirely too often and early on in the game when you have low stamina its a bit of a ball ache.
  36. Sep 20, 2021
    10
    The open-world presented in the game is the best in gaming, with a variety of means to traverse and interact with it.
  37. WPB
    Sep 21, 2021
    10
    Perfect game, however, rain and item durability are the bane of my existence. However, beautiful graphics, great action, amazing music (when it chooses to play music), and great story and cutscenes. 2nd best on switch, behind smash ultimate
  38. Sep 21, 2021
    10
    The refresh the franchise needed after Skyward Sword, the ultimate adventure and one of my favorite open worlds of all time
    Congrats Nintendo
  39. Sep 22, 2021
    9
    You will sink hours upon hours into this game and still have so much more to do and still feel so engrossed. It's beautiful and addictive. A must-buy for any Zelda, RPG, or open-world fan!
  40. Jun 5, 2023
    10
    It is incredible that a game that only weighs 14 GB can be as beautiful and good as this work of art. There is an endless number of things to do and explore, honestly, the gameplay is incredible, the pieces of music, among other sections, with aesthetics or illustrations, it is without problems one of the best games that I have been able to play in my young short life :)
  41. Sep 22, 2021
    10
    My favorite Game of Nintendo, The World is fantastic, the Exploration, Puzzles, Mechanics, and a lot of things … maybe the music can be better … but all the game is very good
  42. Jul 12, 2022
    8
    I have just completed this game and in my opinion get this game more praise than it's deserve.

    Sure it is a very fun and experimental game, where you have many opportunities to complete it. The good aspects first. I really like the concept of the game that you can go to Ganon, the final boss, when ever you want. This leads to countless different ways to play and experience it. In
    I have just completed this game and in my opinion get this game more praise than it's deserve.

    Sure it is a very fun and experimental game, where you have many opportunities to complete it.

    The good aspects first.

    I really like the concept of the game that you can go to Ganon, the final boss, when ever you want. This leads to countless different ways to play and experience it. In consequence it gets also a lot of replay value, because of the different options you have to reach the goal.

    The shrines, one of the most controversial new addition for nearly all of the players, is also one of my favourite new elements the developer have added. The little puzzle rooms, work like a collectible and also as tricky little puzzles to keep the motivation high. The player is always in control of the pace and able to make free decisions on his own.

    Another top aspect is the world itself. Hyrule looks beautiful, has a lot of secrets to explore and offers a variety of environments. The complete world feels alive and the music which unusually subtle for a Zelda game fits it all perfectly.

    However, now here are my issues with the game.

    The new element, that your weapons will broke down, is annoying all the time you play and especially at the beginning simply frustrating. You only get weak weapons which will broke down very quickly, so you need to get another weak weapon. Thankfully this gets better when you make more progress. But this Problem runs through the entire game.

    The second complain I have is the camera angle, especially in combat. They have never improved on that since 1998. At that time it was not that bad, because at that time there weren't much enemies on the screen. But now You it can easily happen, that you have to face four or five enemies simultaneously. At that point you realise that the combat system is not made for situations like that.
    The final boss fight against Ganon is really bad and a huge disappointment. Clunky controls and an outdated concept are the main reasons for that.

    My last complain is the praise itself that the game gets. This is by far not the best game on switch.
    Super Mario Odyssey and Kirby and the forgotten Land are by far the better games, because they implemented their new features, way more clever than Breath of the Wild did. Both games also feel more polished, than Breath of the Wild.

    It is clearly a good game but far away from being a masterpiece.
    Expand
  43. Nov 29, 2021
    10
    Одна из лучших игр, в которые я когда либо играл. Масса игровых механик, которые действительно работают, причём никто не объясняет как, игроку предлагают исследовать мир и учиться самому.

    С нетерпением жду продолжения и, надеюсь, разработчики смогут удержать планку.
    Одна из лучших игр, в которые я когда либо играл. Масса игровых механик, которые действительно работают, причём никто не объясняет как, игроку предлагают исследовать мир и учиться самому.

    С нетерпением жду продолжения и, надеюсь, разработчики смогут удержать планку.
  44. Sep 17, 2022
    6
    Forse prende voti così alti perchè si chiama Zelda.
    Mondo di gioco inutilmente grande, vuoto e dispersivo.
    Nemici poco vari nelle dinamiche. Armi che, seppur differenti nell'aspetto, sono molto simili tra loro nell'utilizzo. Trama piatta e personaggi poco ispirati. Missioni secondarie poco interessanti. Dungeon principali solo "discreti". Dinamiche di gioco e controlli poco
    Forse prende voti così alti perchè si chiama Zelda.
    Mondo di gioco inutilmente grande, vuoto e dispersivo.
    Nemici poco vari nelle dinamiche.
    Armi che, seppur differenti nell'aspetto, sono molto simili tra loro nell'utilizzo.
    Trama piatta e personaggi poco ispirati.
    Missioni secondarie poco interessanti.
    Dungeon principali solo "discreti".
    Dinamiche di gioco e controlli poco ispirati.
    Bellissimo invece lo stile grafico.
    Gioco non completato: dopo circa 10-12 ore ne ho avuto abbastanza.
    Expand
  45. Nov 10, 2021
    10
    Words can't describe how much of a masterpiece this game is. The story, gameplay, the open world, music, weapons, and so much more are so brilliantly designed.

    Whatever I could say about this game, has already been said. Yes, this game is as good as everyone says it is, and is a must have title for your Nintendo Switch library.
  46. Apr 22, 2022
    9
    There's not much to say that hasn't already been said about BOTW: it's a beautiful game which, for the most part, plays very smoothly, and is generally just great fun.

    As I picked my way through the 140+ hours I invested into this game I imagined I would leave the game with a score of around 5-7. My main complaint was with the controls, they just never really gelled for me. But as I got
    There's not much to say that hasn't already been said about BOTW: it's a beautiful game which, for the most part, plays very smoothly, and is generally just great fun.

    As I picked my way through the 140+ hours I invested into this game I imagined I would leave the game with a score of around 5-7. My main complaint was with the controls, they just never really gelled for me. But as I got to the 50+ hours mark it started to be less painful to play, and by the time I was 100+ hours in I was in love with it, in spite of the controls.

    At the beginning of the game I was frustrated that it seemed as if every single character in the game was much stronger than Link. I was burning through my resources staying alive in even the most basic of fights. And it was impossible to find enough arrows! Every NPC I met would talk at length about how Link was a great hero and only he had the strength to wield the master sword, yet even the smallest enemies would murder me with just a couple of hits!

    But all of these things improve if you persevere.

    What I found very frustrating was the fact that, at times, it wasn't clear what was needed in order to progress and often I had to look things up. If I have to look things up then the game's failed to communicate its ideas properly. And some things that you need to do regularly, like cooking, aren't done in a way that allows you to work in bulk to get the job done quickly so that you can return to gaming… it can be a boring process cooking meals so that you don't die in the middle of your next battle!

    While I loved exploring the large open world and getting quests, the main storyline was actually a bit boring. Music was, in places, very good. But in most places, listening to the same few tracks for 140 hours got somewhat tedious. Voice acting was good for some characters, but not great for Zelda herself. As the principle character and the character with the most lines I honestly expected better.

    While there was evidence that the designers had tried to make Zelda a stronger character in this game, rather than just a damsel in distress, they didn't really succeed. She has her moments, but ultimately, at its core, this is really just another game about a bloke fighting a dragon (of sorts) to retrieve a princess from a castle. I'd have loved to have seen something new and original here. Still, it didn't feel like a waste of time, I just felt like the main storyline could have been so much stronger.

    So my verdict is that this is a game that takes a while to get into, for me at least, but it's worth sticking with to the bitter end as I thoroughly enjoyed the game in the end and was glad I invested the time. It just took a lot of frustrating hours to get to that point!
    Expand
  47. Mar 13, 2022
    10
    In breath of the wild, you have the freedom to play the way you want. If you choose, you can go the final area as soon as you finish the great plateau, or you can spend 300 hours exploring every single corner of the map. Every playthrough will be different, as the game does not have a strictly linear way of progressing through the story. Lastly, you always have quite a few options on howIn breath of the wild, you have the freedom to play the way you want. If you choose, you can go the final area as soon as you finish the great plateau, or you can spend 300 hours exploring every single corner of the map. Every playthrough will be different, as the game does not have a strictly linear way of progressing through the story. Lastly, you always have quite a few options on how to approach each fight, with no clearly superior choice, which makes the combat extremely creative. Expand
  48. Oct 17, 2021
    10
    This is the greatest game of the decade hands down. Everything about this game is just so damn fun to do. Most open world games have large maps, but they do not live up to their potential. Well breath of the wild more than delivers with something to find or do around every corner of the map. So many mini dungeons and korok puzzles to do that I am 300 hours in and still am nowhere near doneThis is the greatest game of the decade hands down. Everything about this game is just so damn fun to do. Most open world games have large maps, but they do not live up to their potential. Well breath of the wild more than delivers with something to find or do around every corner of the map. So many mini dungeons and korok puzzles to do that I am 300 hours in and still am nowhere near done with this gigantic game. While the dungeons are not the strongest in the series, they fit the style of breath of the wild, and the 120 shrines make up for the lack of larger dungeons. Hyrule castle is the best it has ever been in terms of the sheer scale and amount of secrets. So many unique enemies and different areas to explore. The map is so detailed and has some of the best designed areas in any video game map. I could go on for hours ranting about how good this game is, but this review is getting long enough. If you haven't played this game, buy it now! It is well worth 3 times what you pay for it! Expand
  49. Oct 19, 2021
    10
    Un juego perfecto en todo sentido, que re define la saga completamente. No puedo esperar para la segunda parte, como siempre Nintendo mostrando calidad suprema en cada apartado.
  50. Oct 21, 2021
    10
    This is one of my best games I ever had on Wii U and Nintendo Switch. I like the game's adventure, music and story mode. I also like their characters in this game.
  51. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Easily the best game of the decade, it was such a great experience and so creative, i loved
  52. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Storia stupenda, gameplay bilanciato e libero, si può decidere come affrontare i vari ostacoli e nemici come si vuole, basta avere fantasia e inventiva e il gioco ti premia o ti bastona. Graficamente piscia in culo a tanti giochi usciti anche anni dopo.
  53. Jun 4, 2023
    10
    This game is a complete masterpiece, the gameplay, music, enemies, zones, ALL. It's a must if you got a switch, in case you don't, I recommend you the Romanian way, steal your friend's switch and play it. The only 2 bad things you can see on it are the carton-like weapons that break literally with 2 large combats (except master sword) and the lack of bosses, the most challenging enemiesThis game is a complete masterpiece, the gameplay, music, enemies, zones, ALL. It's a must if you got a switch, in case you don't, I recommend you the Romanian way, steal your friend's switch and play it. The only 2 bad things you can see on it are the carton-like weapons that break literally with 2 large combats (except master sword) and the lack of bosses, the most challenging enemies are the Lynels that are not even "bosses", and Ganon L fight. Expand
  54. Oct 25, 2021
    9
    Breath of the Wild redefines open world games with incredible mechanics and dynamic gameplay. Despite some minor quibbles, such as the lack of interesting side content and a decent story, Nintendo has managed to once again successfully reinvent the beloved franchise.
  55. May 29, 2022
    10
    can be a little confusing for less experienced gamers, but it is very addicting, the open world and mechanics are great
  56. Oct 27, 2021
    10
    Breath of the Wild redefines modern open world gaming. With the best tutorial segment of a game ive ever experienced, within an hour and a half the player has access to the entirety of the enormous map, leaving them free to climb, run, sail or ride across the incredibly diverse and stunning landscapes Hyrule has to offer.

    With a vast and expansive physics engine the player is free to
    Breath of the Wild redefines modern open world gaming. With the best tutorial segment of a game ive ever experienced, within an hour and a half the player has access to the entirety of the enormous map, leaving them free to climb, run, sail or ride across the incredibly diverse and stunning landscapes Hyrule has to offer.

    With a vast and expansive physics engine the player is free to experiment with anything and everything leading to hundreds of exciting discoveries and "wow, i never knew you could do that!" moments.

    The story, while a tad too bare, is good enough and the post apocalyptical theme of the game is clearly insinuated through the ruins and abandoned buildings throughout Hyrule. Players will find themselves in an enormous stone coliseum which is falling apart and swarming with powerful enemies, an abandoned place of worship, and a ruined and fragmented castle, once the symbolism of royalty and power in the land.

    Music and sound design are stunning, with ambient piano melodies taking up the majority of the background themes. this lets the player feel relaxed and depicts the peace and tranquility of the ruined Hyrule, once a bustling metropolis. There are some amazing orchestral arrangements too, most notably Solitary Warrior: Revali, Hyrule Castle, and Attack on Divine Beast Vah Medoh.

    Overall an absolute masterpiece and one that future games will look upon for inspiration for years.
    Expand
  57. Aug 15, 2022
    10
    The game greatly improved on a genre which advertised freedom but didn't really live up to that promise. This game lived up to it's promises and gave us a trend setter that's effects are still being felt today.
  58. Oct 28, 2021
    6
    The second worst Zelda game I’ve played. Story is not great. Glitchy. Controls are not reliable. 20% actual game. 80% hide and seek. This game should be called hide and seek Zelda. Needs more focus on the story and main quests. There is a reason why they are called side quests. You can beat the actual game at 25% completion. The rest is just a hide and seek map game. Not Zelda. HopefullyThe second worst Zelda game I’ve played. Story is not great. Glitchy. Controls are not reliable. 20% actual game. 80% hide and seek. This game should be called hide and seek Zelda. Needs more focus on the story and main quests. There is a reason why they are called side quests. You can beat the actual game at 25% completion. The rest is just a hide and seek map game. Not Zelda. Hopefully they change that in the next Zelda which I hope is not Breath of the wild 2. Still my favorite game series but they had the wrong ideas on this one. Lazy developers. Shame. Also the game literally floats around you having to buy amiibos. Unreal. Expand
  59. Oct 31, 2021
    10
    Este jogo é uma obra prima ,o mundo aberto é incrível,ao meu ver o melhor que os videojogos já entregaram
  60. Feb 2, 2023
    10
    Personally, this is the greatest game of all time to me. From the music to the perfect world to explore. Even though I tend to be for fond of fps games, the controls and game play were so perfect. The story is perfect and DLC is perfect. Truly cannot wait for the sequel
  61. Oct 31, 2021
    10
    The best game I have ever played in my entire existence, honestly. It is limitless!
  62. Dec 22, 2021
    9
    a masterpiece in almost every category: cartoonish and gorgeous graphics, best gameplay i've ever experienced, excellent level design, excellent open world exploration, good music. Only complaint is very weak story and very little enemy variety.
    play this game!
  63. Nov 2, 2021
    9
    Лучшая экшн-рпг в которую я играл, а я играю в игры 25 лет. Буду возвращаться в этот великолепный мир точно и не один раз.
  64. Nov 2, 2021
    10
    THis is my first time playing open world game, and this game is AMAZING. I though i will hate it, but i fell in love with it in first hour. This is the role model of ALL GAME. You only need to complete main quest in order for the story to proceed, while side quest (120 shrine, 400 kokoro?, or any other side quest) are optional. So u won't stuck in the middle of the game because u can'tTHis is my first time playing open world game, and this game is AMAZING. I though i will hate it, but i fell in love with it in first hour. This is the role model of ALL GAME. You only need to complete main quest in order for the story to proceed, while side quest (120 shrine, 400 kokoro?, or any other side quest) are optional. So u won't stuck in the middle of the game because u can't find a place/npc to proceed.

    The only complain is some shrine is really hard to find. I only manage to find 90/120 shrine when playing on my own without googling/youtubing for guide. (but then u still can complete the story without finding all shrine, so...perfect?)

    Again, BIG LOVE to this game and super excited to wait for next gen Zelda BOTW.
    Expand
  65. Jan 15, 2023
    9
    So i finished the game in 2023, and it took me 4 times, re-starting the entire game, and it took me a while to understand how the open world worked on this game, also in the beginning, i took some help from friends that had finished the game, but once you understand how the open world and the game works, let me tell you, the game absorbs your soul and do not let go, Zelda Breath of TheSo i finished the game in 2023, and it took me 4 times, re-starting the entire game, and it took me a while to understand how the open world worked on this game, also in the beginning, i took some help from friends that had finished the game, but once you understand how the open world and the game works, let me tell you, the game absorbs your soul and do not let go, Zelda Breath of The Wild is such an amazing game, and maybe my review is super late, but i just love the game so much i had to pay my respect, not going to talk about much more because it is a 2017 game, but god damn this game felt so good, Zelda Tears of The Kingdom, i'll be waiting. Expand
  66. Nov 4, 2021
    10
    Simply put, one of the best video games of all time. The story is captivating, the gameplay is fun/smooth, and there’s always something to do and see.
  67. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Open world is insane definitely one of the best games on a usually **** console i highly recommend if you made the same mistake as I did buying this console.
  68. Nov 7, 2021
    8
    Good open world game but a bad zelda game .There no Big dungons and not lot of mobs.
  69. Jun 29, 2022
    10
    The best game at the moment and probably will be for a long time until part 2 comes out. I look forward to the continuation.
  70. Nov 14, 2021
    10
    Insuperable en muchos aspectos aunque eche en falta las clásicas mazmorras de la saga pero aún con todo de lo mejor de zelda visto por mi y he jugado a todos los juegos salvo a los de cd phillips.
  71. Dec 8, 2021
    9
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is what got me into getting a Nintendo Switch. I have a few small complaints with the game, such as the short draw distance, the time consuming cooking, and the lack of enemy variety, but they do not stop me from loving the game. It is a beautiful game to look at and some of the mechanics in the game are perfectly crafted too, such as the movement,The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is what got me into getting a Nintendo Switch. I have a few small complaints with the game, such as the short draw distance, the time consuming cooking, and the lack of enemy variety, but they do not stop me from loving the game. It is a beautiful game to look at and some of the mechanics in the game are perfectly crafted too, such as the movement, weapons, and the progression. Expand
  72. Nov 13, 2022
    10
    This game is incredible. A few problems like the Shrines being a little too repetitive and weapon durability being very annoying do not take away from the overall experience and, 5 years since it's release, we can see how much influence it had in the industry.
  73. Nov 15, 2021
    10
    Un juego excelente es el primer Zelda que juego y es fascinante el mundo abierto la jugabilidad, el mejor Zelda en lo personal,ya que es basto tanto en durabilidad como en exploración
  74. Jan 29, 2022
    10
    one of the best games ever made. this game is 100% a must play for anyone who owns a switch
  75. Nov 24, 2021
    10
    The Legend of Zelda BOTW is a masterpiece! This was Nintendo’s first game for the Nintendo Switch…and it is still worth it if you are new to the console. The graphics,controls, gameplay, story are all excellent for the Nintendo Switch. Overall, it is a must buy if you want new switch games at all.
  76. Feb 27, 2022
    6
    This game is ok, but it's not what i expect from a "Zelda game", the dungeons are awful, the story is weak, the shrines are repetitive, the games handles you the whole weapon arsenal which kills the sense of progression of past zelda games, the sidequest are bland. It's a revolutionary game for sure, but not by much, and this game doesn't give me what i wanted from a zelda game that isThis game is ok, but it's not what i expect from a "Zelda game", the dungeons are awful, the story is weak, the shrines are repetitive, the games handles you the whole weapon arsenal which kills the sense of progression of past zelda games, the sidequest are bland. It's a revolutionary game for sure, but not by much, and this game doesn't give me what i wanted from a zelda game that is supposed to be "The Best Game of All Time". Expand
  77. Nov 20, 2021
    9
    Fantastic Game! Not the best zelda game ver in my opinion but it probably is the best in other's
  78. Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Best game I've ever played. I just don't want to end with such a vast map to explore - and it feels like there's something hidden in every little corner! I like the freedom you have to discover the world, the option if you want to build your stamina or hearts, the diversity of the map. Every second spent in the BoTW world is a pleasure and it's not just mindless killing of monsters, butBest game I've ever played. I just don't want to end with such a vast map to explore - and it feels like there's something hidden in every little corner! I like the freedom you have to discover the world, the option if you want to build your stamina or hearts, the diversity of the map. Every second spent in the BoTW world is a pleasure and it's not just mindless killing of monsters, but also something for your brain when you have to figure out the shrines' riddles. Expand
  79. Nov 23, 2021
    10
    Has its flaws, no doubt about it.. But it does so many things right that it's a 10/10 for me, easily.
  80. Apr 23, 2022
    10
    Este juego es SIN DUDA el mejor juega de la historia. De la historia me refiero desde el tetris hasta día de hoy. Tiene unos gráficos increíbles, una historia incansable, es, es, INCREÍBLE. El mundo es muy grande y extenso, etc...
  81. Nov 26, 2021
    6
    Probably the most overrated game of the last 10 years. It has many solid aspects, as art direction, animations, and in my opinion, combat, but the repetition and design problems in this game go much deeper than the good aspects. There are pretty much two types of enemies in the open-world of Breath of the Wild, Bokoblins and Lizalfos. And that's such a weird decision for me, because thereProbably the most overrated game of the last 10 years. It has many solid aspects, as art direction, animations, and in my opinion, combat, but the repetition and design problems in this game go much deeper than the good aspects. There are pretty much two types of enemies in the open-world of Breath of the Wild, Bokoblins and Lizalfos. And that's such a weird decision for me, because there are many types of enemies in the game, but 99% of the population of the game is these two. Of course, there are various variations of these enemies in each region of the game, depending on the climate, but still, they have the same A.I. pretty much. It's fun for the first couple of hours, and considering how much variety the combat can have with sheikah state habilities, even more than that, but it eventually drains out. Doesn't matter how beautiful and interesting an open-world is, if there is the same type of enemy everywhere. Another overrated aspect of this game is exploration. I remember having really high expectations for the exploration of this game at the start, until I realized the only new thing you find is loot that will break in 3 hits, and...shrines. Some shrines work very well and are fun, especially considering how dynamic and flexible some of them can be, but those that are less flexible and depend on controller movement are just boring. And in general, they could be way more difficult.
    The weapons are also too fragile, and, the game uses that as an excuse for everyone to try new and different weapons, which is pretty valid by itself, but every weapon feel like it's made out of wood. There's no reward hunting new and better weapons, because all of them break in a feel hits. They could get rid of this system entirely, which would already make it more fun, because as much as it was made thinking about variation, in the end, everyone keeps some good weapons in the inventory and uses only the bad ones, because we don't want it to break. Another option would be making the bad weapons very fragile, and the good ones resist hundreds of hits. Or just make the better weapons unbreakable. That way you would try various weapons at the start of the game and then keep using the ones you know are good and more fun.

    Another problem related to design is the divine beasts. They look very interesting, I like their start, but the puzzles are just...awful. Badly designed, not making clear what your goal is. They are basically giant shrines, but, worse. And the boss battles are interesting until you realize all four are the same. It also serves as a base to the history, but, there's pretty much no history in BOTW. Everything is lore, there's pretty much nothing envolving the modern link and how he is adapting to the loss of memory, it's all about the stuff that happened with him 100 years ago, which makes the player disconnected with the world.

    The world is also way too bloated in relation to the content. You will expend most of the time of the game floating through air or riding a horse. It's just too little content spread out, unlike a game like The Witcher 3 for example, the density of the game just doesn't compensate the content.

    I could go on and on about how they could improve the systems and make the history, characters, boss battles, and weapons more interesting, but this is already a good enough summary of what I think. I hope Nintendo learns lessons with this game.
    Expand
  82. Nov 27, 2021
    10
    A truly magnificent game. It’s obvious this game was made with passion and love. This game is an artistic masterpiece.
  83. Nov 28, 2021
    10
    There are not enough words to describe this game. Every time I hear its name or hear a song from it or watch my boyfriend playing it all I can think is how I wish I could play it for the first time again. If you haven't played it yet, do yourself a favour and buy it. No words could do it justice and it is definitely one of the best games I have ever played and will play. You will never getThere are not enough words to describe this game. Every time I hear its name or hear a song from it or watch my boyfriend playing it all I can think is how I wish I could play it for the first time again. If you haven't played it yet, do yourself a favour and buy it. No words could do it justice and it is definitely one of the best games I have ever played and will play. You will never get tired of exploring because there are always new things to find and amaze you, the shrines are so fun and rewarding to complete, the champions are just so well made and their stories are so good, finding Link's lost memories is so rewarding and the cutscenes are just beautifully made and give you so much information about the characters and their history. The villages are all so charming, the soundtrack is a masterpiece. Just get it! Expand
  84. Nov 28, 2021
    6
    Maybe it was the wrong time for me, but I do not get the love for this game. Terrible dungeons and lack of purpose counteract all the positives around the game. The game being designed around an in-game "Wii U gamepad" irritated me no end as well.
  85. Nov 29, 2021
    10
    Wie kann ein game einfach nur so geil sein habs mir nie geholt wollte es aber immer spielen und ich bereue es sehr die story: es gibt ne story ?
    Also ich fande die story echt zu kurz aber die szenen und Charaktere waren gut 10/10
  86. Nov 30, 2021
    10
    If you want to feel the true experience of the switch it is with this game.
  87. Dec 1, 2021
    10
    Impecável, um dos melhores jogos de todos os tempos !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  88. Jan 8, 2022
    10
    El mejor zelda de todos para mi, buenos controles, mecánicas y lo mejor la exploración pura y limpia ojalá sigan con esa fórmula y poco a poco se mejore, el único pero que le pondría sería que de lejos se tarda en cargar el render y uno que otro lugar hay bajones de fps cuando está la switch conectada a la tele.
  89. Dec 6, 2021
    9
    This game is just a masterpiece the gameplay the story' everything on this game is make you feel like you are link you better not miss this one
  90. Dec 8, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game mostly perfection. My only probably is I wish you could after you defeated Gabon you could go back to a world free of Ganon. Besides from that it’s amazing graphics are awesome and I actually was addicted to the game and it’s not like most games because this game is actually making you use your brain to figure out how to proceed in the game. Expand
  91. May 28, 2023
    10
    This is whe I think videogames should be considered ART. It’s such an amazing story, breathtaking and unique world. The best experience I’ve ever had with a videogame in my entire life.
  92. Dec 11, 2021
    10
    To sum it up in once sentence, this is the best game I have ever played in my entire life, and it is the best game ever made.

    Just as the Italian painter Michelangelo made the "Creazione di Adamo", and how Leonardo Da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa, this creation made by legendary Shigeru Miyamoto, Hidemaro Fujibayashi and Eiji Aonuma should not be viewed as a video game in my opinion.
    To sum it up in once sentence, this is the best game I have ever played in my entire life, and it is the best game ever made.

    Just as the Italian painter Michelangelo made the "Creazione di Adamo",
    and how Leonardo Da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa, this creation made by
    legendary Shigeru Miyamoto, Hidemaro Fujibayashi and Eiji Aonuma should
    not be viewed as a video game in my opinion.

    It is a Masterpiece and a timeless work of digital art.
    Expand
  93. May 22, 2022
    10
    My very first game in The Legend of Zelda series and I am absolutely amazed on what it offers and the performance runs perfectly on a hardware like the switch Soundtrack and Visual graphics are phenomenal, while other games on the system struggle to maintain at least a good frame rate, Breath of the Wild takes no sweat performing with 30 fps despite the gorgeous graphics. Imagine theMy very first game in The Legend of Zelda series and I am absolutely amazed on what it offers and the performance runs perfectly on a hardware like the switch Soundtrack and Visual graphics are phenomenal, while other games on the system struggle to maintain at least a good frame rate, Breath of the Wild takes no sweat performing with 30 fps despite the gorgeous graphics. Imagine the possibilities if the switch gets un upgrade and the sequel for this game comes out as a launch title for the new Nintendo console! Expand
  94. Aug 3, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This has by far been one of the greatest open world games I’ve ever laid my hands on. There is literally so much to do in this special world, that I simply don’t have a large enough character limit list them all. The attention to detail in this game is absurd. The climate gauge is a great example of this. Hiding in the shade or going up in altitude decreases the surrounding temperature, standing in direct sunlight increases it. The desert in this game acts exactly the same as in real life, days are hot and nights are cold. Another fantastic example would be the equipment. Metal shields, bows, and swords can conduct electricity and you can literally get struck by lightning in a thunderstorm. Wood shields, bows, swords, and basic arrows catch on fire when exposed to level 3 heat. Those fires can be extinguished when going into water.

    This entire game is built around exploration, and it heavily encourages you to explore. Completing shrine puzzles can permanently increase your maximum health or stamina, scaling tall towers updates your map. Encountering groups of enemies and defeating them is rewarded with a chest. Finding Korok seeds can increase your equipment slots.

    Exploration is also encourage via resource gathering. The cooking system is built around buying or gathering food, which allows you to create food that can buff your defense, attack power, or movement speed. It can temporarily increase your maximum stamina and hearts too, or you could make food that buffs resistances to heat, cold, and electricity, or even increase your stealth. If cooking isn’t your thing, you can create elixirs that essentially provide the same effects that cooking can. Mob drops aren’t useless in this game, as most of them are used in upgrading your clothing. Ancient materials can be used to upgrade runes. The puzzles in this game are sometimes simplistic at best, and mind intensive at worst. But all of them are fun and enjoyable. The best puzzles that really force you to think are found in the Divine Beasts, often requiring the Beast to be moved in certain ways to complete certain things. Locations in Breath of the Wild are vast and extremely different. Ranging from a hot volcano to the icy tundra. Each one of them requires different clothing or resistances to explore. You can only find certain resources in specific biomes, and this also applies to animals and monsters too! The boss fights were unique and varied, each requiring their own strategy. Now to the story. The beginning fills you with questions. Why did Link wake up in a cave? Why is ancient technology littering the landscape? You explore this world and piece by piece you begin the assemble the missing information like a puzzle. In the end game, you’ll completely understand what happened before you went into your 100 year slumber. This game literally turns you into Link. You must find your old memories and piece together who you once were. The silent protagonist really shines here, putting the player into their boots.
    Expand
  95. Dec 11, 2021
    9
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is as revolutionary as TLOZ: Ocarina of Time was. This game manages to re-imagine the open world formula as we know today, letting the player have the most freedom in videogame history. You see that mountain? You can go there! Want to have a campfire and relax? You can do that! The world is memorable, full of mysteries and unlockables, and it's veryThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is as revolutionary as TLOZ: Ocarina of Time was. This game manages to re-imagine the open world formula as we know today, letting the player have the most freedom in videogame history. You see that mountain? You can go there! Want to have a campfire and relax? You can do that! The world is memorable, full of mysteries and unlockables, and it's very diverse. There are of course flaws, like it's bosses, the dungeons aren't that diverse and zelda-like, and how most of the story is told trough flashbacks. But at the end those flaws are minor, and the game is still a masterpiece. It really holds a special game in my heart. If you haven't played it, go, buy a copy, and play it. NOW. Expand
  96. May 14, 2023
    10
    Great game!

    Amazing sound, music, visual, action.
    It’s perfect game!
  97. Dec 17, 2021
    10
    This game proves to be one of the strongest games in the entire Zelda franchise. Everything is near perfection is this game from the world design to its gameplay. The one thing that I would certainly have to say is I don't like is the divine beasts. I think they are an absolutely awful replacement for dungeons and I hope that they are discontinued in the sequel. But other than that this isThis game proves to be one of the strongest games in the entire Zelda franchise. Everything is near perfection is this game from the world design to its gameplay. The one thing that I would certainly have to say is I don't like is the divine beasts. I think they are an absolutely awful replacement for dungeons and I hope that they are discontinued in the sequel. But other than that this is certainly one of the greatest games of all time and is a 10/10 recommendation. Expand
  98. Feb 21, 2023
    10
    Breath of the Wild is my favourite game of all time, but its not a perfect 10, more so a 9.5-9.7. Its amazing, but i hope its sequel can expand on the game I love and make it even better.
  99. Dec 20, 2021
    9
    Most gaming companies rely heavily on what's the newest trend to release their game, and lately, it seems to be an open world.
    When Nintendo announced that the new Legend of Zelda would be an open-world RPG (that runs on Wii U) I was skeptical that they would archive something great and original, without creating cliches in gameplay mechanics.
    Zelda Breath of the Wild not only it's
    Most gaming companies rely heavily on what's the newest trend to release their game, and lately, it seems to be an open world.
    When Nintendo announced that the new Legend of Zelda would be an open-world RPG (that runs on Wii U) I was skeptical that they would archive something great and original, without creating cliches in gameplay mechanics.
    Zelda Breath of the Wild not only it's original, but it's also so revolutionary that every single new open-world game has ripped off its mechanics.
    There is a problem with open-world games, and it's the open world. An open-world game that just uses these mechanics to fill the entire world with sidequest and collectibles has failed to reach its purpose. What's the point of having a vast world where it's possible to reach any location if there is nothing to do? Or what if I'm too low on XP to enter a specific region? At that point, the game loses its mechanic of being open-world, because it demands the player to do specific quests or farm enough to enter a location.
    Breath of the Wild has none of those problems. The game starts immediately by saying what you have to do, and you can do it right away. The only real main quest is given at the start of the game, all the other quests are story-related, and will give you a big advantage in the final boss battle.
    Breath of the Wild also has a very specific level system. Instead of farming XP to use better equipment or unlock skills, you get better by playing, and so do monsters, becoming stronger and stronger, and dropping more quality weapons.
    The only thing that can be level-up in Zelda is the HP and Stamina, in order to do that you have to complete shrines, which are scattered across all the map, and that is the best part of the game. No matter where you go, you will always "progress" in the main quest, by getting stronger and having more chance of winning.
    There are also many side quests, and each one of them is different from the other, resulting in a unique experience for all of them, and removing the sense of already seen, that many open-world games have.
    The things you can do with the elements reminded me of the golden age of Far Cry 2, while the physics are well thought almost to a Half_life level.
    You can set fires in a forest and direct it with the wind of a fan through the enemies' campsite; during a storm, you can equip an iron blade to attract lighting and toss it near enemies when they are about to strike. There is so much potential in this game that you can spend hours just having fun with these two mechanics.
    The game isn't perfect as it has some bugs, and with the DLC, after upgrading the Master Sword to the max level, the game gets too easy; while the Master mode, unlocked at the end of the game, takes too long to kill one enemy, especially at the start of the game. Perhaps the biggest problem is the inventory; being able to carry 100 dishes that fully heal back all my HP makes the game way too easy (and I just need to collect some fruit to do that).
    Zelda Breath of the Wild it's an incredible experience, something that many game houses should take note of, sit down and understand, and try to elaborate in a new experience rather than just straight up copying its mechanics and gameplay, because no other games were able to.

    9.5 / 10 Kermito San
    Expand
  100. Dec 18, 2021
    10
    Is currently my favorite game to date, it absolutely beautiful and it’s open world gives you so much to explore, can’t say much more, just play the game.
Metascore
97

Universal acclaim - based on 109 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Negative: 0 out of 109
  1. 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.
  2. Aug 30, 2017
    100
    Breath of the Wild is a masterpiece.
  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]