The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2573 Ratings

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  1. Reve
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    Just finished the game and I have to say, this is the first open world game that has kept me interested throughout the game and also made me want to do as much as possible wherever possible. The only downside in the game is probably the FPS issues but I don't really care if it drops sometimes, doesn't make the game any worse for me. Some say that the weapon durability is annoying and atJust finished the game and I have to say, this is the first open world game that has kept me interested throughout the game and also made me want to do as much as possible wherever possible. The only downside in the game is probably the FPS issues but I don't really care if it drops sometimes, doesn't make the game any worse for me. Some say that the weapon durability is annoying and at the beginning of the game that may be true to some extent, although I didn't really think it bothered me that much, but later in the game it gets much better.

    I'm truly surprised how they managed to make this game much more truly open world than other games. I could truly explore any place I wanted. Although there was one point where there was an invisible "wall" so to speak that didn't let me climb a mountain because the game world would end there. That didn't really bother me that much because it's understandable that the game world cannot go on forever.

    There are problems in this game just like any game in existence. No game can be truly perfect. I can understand that some people didn't like this game at all, but hey, you cannot make a game that everyone will love. For me this is, right now, the game of the year.    … Expand
  2. lightwar
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    This game is masterful it just captures the spirit of adventure. I dumped 70 hours into this game before deciding to try and take out ganon, and I loved almost every minute of it. It doesn't show you where everything is or that anything is there at all how many random rocks or jumping down random holes led to secrets shrines gear and the like. If something looks interesting usually thereThis game is masterful it just captures the spirit of adventure. I dumped 70 hours into this game before deciding to try and take out ganon, and I loved almost every minute of it. It doesn't show you where everything is or that anything is there at all how many random rocks or jumping down random holes led to secrets shrines gear and the like. If something looks interesting usually there is actually something there. The world looks empty if you are looking for waypoints to drag you by the nose to adventure but it's jam packed if you just go off and adventure.… Expand
  3. MaxchaosTv
    Mar 19, 2017
    10
    I would give this game a 9.8 since i dont give 10s but i rounded it out.
    This zelda game is amazing in every single way.
    from the fighting to the small details. It's not like any other zelda game. which is why it's so good. The game still is zelda and you can know that by looking at it but at the same time you cant. Pros. THE GRAPHICS ARE AWESOME amazing story fighting is so fun the    I would give this game a 9.8 since i dont give 10s but i rounded it out.
    This zelda game is amazing in every single way.
    from the fighting to the small details. It's not like any other zelda game. which is why it's so good. The game still is zelda and you can know that by looking at it but at the same time you cant.
    Pros.
    THE GRAPHICS ARE AWESOME
    amazing story
    fighting is so fun
    the physics mechanic is awesome and makes the game harder but fair
    voice acting
    you can travel wherever you want to go at any time
    so much to do!
    CONS.
    frame rate drops but i dont care
    And thats it. also this might be the only zelda game i have a chance of finishing    … Expand
  4. Cystmon
    Mar 19, 2017
    10
    Why do i give Breath of the Wild a 10/10?
    Because i loved it, after almost 2 weeks playing every day i can say it's one of my favorite games. Once you start playing this game you'll can't stop.
    There are too many things to do, the story is deep, the art style is really beautiful, the mechanics and physics (when you realise what you can do you'll be amazed, i mean it). By other hand,    Why do i give Breath of the Wild a 10/10?
    Because i loved it, after almost 2 weeks playing every day i can say it's one of my favorite games. Once you start playing this game you'll can't stop.
    There are too many things to do, the story is deep, the art style is really beautiful, the mechanics and physics (when you realise what you can do you'll be amazed, i mean it).

    By other hand, it has its flaw. The fps drops can be really annoying, but you will get used to it.
    I should give it a 9/10 because this flaw, but....if there are people giving this game a 0/10 cuz "it has PS2 graphics or Link is not left handed or it's too difficult or too different" i can give it the score that i want.
    And i can say, these people are very immature, full of hate, closed minded, possibly with nothing else to do in life and really, really pathetic. #GetALife

    Anyways.
    If you haven't play this game, you should give it a chance, it's worth it./10    … Expand
  5. Facu_Eche
    Mar 19, 2017
    10
    El mejor juego que he jugado en mucho tiempo, no entiendo a la gente que le pone un 0, no entiendo como nintendo acerto tanto al hacer un sandbox que es un tipo de juego muy poco usado por nintendo
  6. Rob1986
    Apr 17, 2017
    10
    I've changed my score and review a bit after having played the game now for over 100 hours. The more I play, the better this game gets. It actually has become one of my all time favorites. The breadth of the open world is no less than amazing. Even with the amount of time I have spent I'm still finding myself wandering into new areas that I've never visited before. This is happeningI've changed my score and review a bit after having played the game now for over 100 hours. The more I play, the better this game gets. It actually has become one of my all time favorites. The breadth of the open world is no less than amazing. Even with the amount of time I have spent I'm still finding myself wandering into new areas that I've never visited before. This is happening without any effort on my part to find new areas.
    Each piece of the map seems to have it's own character in terms of unique challenges, and side quests. The side quests are much improved over Zelda games of the past IMO. These are combat, problem solving, exploration type quests. Mostly gone are the bowling, fishing, shooting, arcade style quests which never held much excitement for me.

    I love that the game has been re-imagined. To me the franchise had grown a bit stale. When I played Wind Waker for the first time a couple years ago it was literally a chore to get to Gannon. I was actually glad to be done with that game. This is very much a fresh start compared to what had become the Zelda formula. I had a problem initially with the way the game looks, but the freedom and excitement the open world provides has swallowed those concerns. I'm truly looking forward to playing this thing for another 100 hours.

    There are tons of reviewers complaining about the breakable weapons, and shields, so I'll address that. There are loads new weapons which regenerate constantly. If you have a favorite weapon you can easily grind more of them. The breakability is neither a plus nor a minus to me. I like the suggestion one fan had to allow players to increase the durabillity of their favorites through upgrades. but I don't think the weapons should be unbreakable unless you make them that way.

    Another very common criticism has been that there are not enough monsters, or that there are only a few monsters in the game, and they are re-skinned again and again. I really don't get that at all. The monsters are excellent, have distinct personalities, which give the game tremendous variety, and if any of them are being re-skinned more than a couple times I have not noticed it. This is no different than in previous Zelda games where monsters like Lizalfos are re-represented at night as skel monsters, and monsters like the chu-chus have a handful of different species. This criticism is the most baffling one for me. One reviewer wrote that there are only about eight monsters in the entire game which are re-skinned again and again. I immediately counted 17 different types off the top of my head, and I'm sure that I forgot tons. The great thing about the monsters in this game is that each species has its own unique personality. Lynels are smart and incredibly tough. Lizalfos are idiotic and will actually go sniff bombs that you throw at them from a hiding place. I have had hours of fun just tossing bombs at them from behind rocks and watching their reactions.

    It's the gameplay that stands out and makes this game fun. I've been kinda bored(not totally bored, but a little bit) with some of the recent Zelda titles I've played, because they all tell essentially the same story, and they all use the same formula: obtain some fun tome and use it to traverse a dungeon and defeat a boss, rinse, repeat. BOTW makes the story seem fresh, and interesting. The dungeon formula is gone. This is something new and interesting. The open world gives you more freedom to have fun in a variety of ways, and to do it in my favorite way which is to come up with a strategy to defeat the enemy you want to go after. I like grinding or farming a bit to get the things I need before overcoming a boss. For me, that's the difference between a subdued "cool" and a "yeehaw" with both fists raised in the air. The enemies are often tough enough in this game to make it feel like you have truly accomplished something when you beat them down. Prior to this game the Zelda franchise didn't make that part very fun for me.    … Expand
  7. Focaccia
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    Although it may not be the best Zelda game ever made, that doesn't stop Breath of the Wild from being a masterpiece. Definitely the best game on wii u. One of the main reasons Breath of the Wild is such a good game is its uniqueness: never before in a Zelda game has there been so much exploration. I can't imagine how much time it must take to finish the game at 100%. Breath of the WildAlthough it may not be the best Zelda game ever made, that doesn't stop Breath of the Wild from being a masterpiece. Definitely the best game on wii u. One of the main reasons Breath of the Wild is such a good game is its uniqueness: never before in a Zelda game has there been so much exploration. I can't imagine how much time it must take to finish the game at 100%. Breath of the Wild also borrows many things from Skyward Sword (which is definitely a good thing, because Skyward Sword did everything right!): the stamina bar, the shields that break, upgradable items, the temple of time with the statue of the goddess... I won't say anymore to avoid spoilers. Breath of the Wild is definitely the hardest Zelda game, you are going to die A LOT! I have waited for this game ever since the e3 2014 when they showed its first trailer, and I haven't been disappointed!… Expand
  8. DrowningFish
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Even though I've only played the game for around 30 minutes, I must say I am just blown away right now. Nintendo obviously put a lot of time into crafting the world. It just feels alive and completely immerses me. The art style makes the game look like some amazing painting. Don't listen to the salty haters and believe the hype.
  9. BonoMagno
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    The hype was so worth it!!! This game is so immerse and complete, every part of the world seemed so complete and there seemed like there was an infinite amount of options, This game seems like the perfect Zelda game for me, its what i was always expecting of an open world game
  10. LinkH117
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a fantastic and fun game. I got it for the Wii-U because I have the Wolf-Link Amiibo, and absolutely love being able to summon him in as an in game companion. Plus, I don't have the money for a Switch right now anyways. Continuing...

    Overall, this game is really great. Don't listen to those idiots trying to "bring score balance to an unfairly popular game" by giving it negatives. Seriously, if you do this just to "fight the power" or whatever your real reason is, maybe it is time to grow up.

    LoZ: Breath of the Wild offers challenging combat, and brings a new meaning to exploration with the ability to climb and glide as you please. This is limited, however, by your stamina so it isn't easy to abuse. If you are clever and plan a climb right, you can reach almost any point visible in the game, high or low or in between. This is perhaps one of my favorite things about the game, and makes exploring feel almost irresistible. You see a far off location you want to reach, and you find yourself looking for the best way to traverse the terrain to reach it. Seriously fun if you enjoy exploring.

    Combat is a challenge, it is shaken up by the fact that weapons now have a certain use limit before breaking. This means you can carry multiple weapons of each type, multiple shields, all varying in stats and move sets and usage. Enemies drop their weapons, so you can always keep your inventory full so you don't find yourself in a fight without a weapon (unless you neglect to maintain your inventory.) Larger and more powerful enemies can pose a serious risk, making you have to learn and adapt to their fighting style to succeed and survive.

    You can forage and hunt for food and useful elixir making items, and then fry them up in different combinations to achieve different results and abilities. This is a particularly fun and easy system, which is important to learn to do the farther you go in game.

    The only complaint I have, in all honesty, is the lack of direction. When you are released from the intro phase into the "Save the Four" quest, you are given the four locations of each race. This in and of itself is not the issue, the issue is there is no flow of difficulty. You can go anywhere at that point, the farthest reaches from where you are if you choose. And you WILL run into extremely strong enemies who glance at you and wreck you, because you have wandered into an area designed for a more advanced and well equipped hero. This is annoying at first, until you learn to scout out the enemies first.

    On that note, Breath of the Wild also introduces a simplistic stealth capability with which you can actually assassinate enemies. This is a nice mechanic to have when exploring the aforementioned high level areas, making survivability much higher.

    If you have ever enjoyed any Legend of Zelda game before, any open world exploration game, or pretty much any of the large world games release in the past 20 years, look into Breath of the Wild. I promise you won't be disappointed. This game is well worth the $60 dollar price tag, perhaps twice that. You won't regret it.    … Expand
  11. SpaceMichael5
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    The developers took a big risk with this game, but it payed off big time. For once Nintendo listened to fans who wanted a more "modern" gaming experience, instead of sticking to the OoT formula. (Fans who cited games like Dark Souls, Dragon's Dogma, etc as ways to evolve the Zelda franchise)

    But they didn't just copy those games and call it a day. They put their own spin on the    The developers took a big risk with this game, but it payed off big time. For once Nintendo listened to fans who wanted a more "modern" gaming experience, instead of sticking to the OoT formula. (Fans who cited games like Dark Souls, Dragon's Dogma, etc as ways to evolve the Zelda franchise)

    But they didn't just copy those games and call it a day. They put their own spin on the open-world adventure genre, while keeping Zelda traditions in all the right ways. Not only did they put their own spin on the genre, but now they're a leader in it. After about 5 years of spin-offs and remakes on Wii U, Nintendo seems like they;re finally finding their footing again.    … Expand
  12. TheOmegaMale
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    It's simple. If you own a WII U this needs to be in your collection. I'm about 25 hours into the game and I can't put it down. I haven't eaten properly in the last 2 days and I stink because I haven't showered. That's how much this game has hooked me, and it feels great. I don't think I've felt this much enjoyment with a Zelda title since Ocarina of Time back in the day.

    Try to Imagine    It's simple. If you own a WII U this needs to be in your collection. I'm about 25 hours into the game and I can't put it down. I haven't eaten properly in the last 2 days and I stink because I haven't showered. That's how much this game has hooked me, and it feels great. I don't think I've felt this much enjoyment with a Zelda title since Ocarina of Time back in the day.

    Try to Imagine the Witcher 3's open world combined with a studio Ghibli anime art style being held together by 30 years of Zelda lore, and you've got a rough idea about what you're getting into. A beautiful open world ready for you to explore and experiment with. Be prepared for a challenge though. This is no press A to win Zelda. This is hardcore, one shot kill if you're not prepared, Zelda. A bold move on the part of Nintendo with one of their flagship titles.

    On the technical side, I have ZERO issues with this games performance on the WII U. People crying over frame-rates need to suck it up. I've seen nothing that has detracted from my enjoyment of the game. Considering the tech inside the WII U, what they've managed to accomplish is breath taking (pun intended).

    In short, the best game on the WII U, and a fitting send off.    … Expand
  13. AlanPereda
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    I Really like this version so much The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the wild look very similar in Wii U and Nintendo Switch but this version of the game have some drops of Frame Rate but that does not mean that the game is not enjoyable. I really enjoy this version is a great way to bid farewell to Wii U if you have this console I recommend this version.
  14. llama01
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Easily the best Zelda game ever made, and maybe even the best game of all time, full stop. Nothing on other next gen consoles comes close, this just blows it all away. Best story, best gameplay, best graphics. Only issue is a tiny bit of slowdown but doesn't affect the game too much. Brilliant.
  15. Zantimago
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    no voy a perder mi tiempo explicando que tiene de bueno y que de malo cuando una perdona con dos dedos de frente se puede dar cuenta a primera vista..
  16. doodlerman
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Never has a game felt quite as alive as Breath of the Wild. Initially I was a little put off by the differences between this and previous Zelda entries, but that soon changed to absolute adoration. Not only does it have a massive world, but it's a massive world filled with characters, animals, quests, mini-dungeons (shrines), and secrets. It plays surprisingly smoothly on the Wii U. I'veNever has a game felt quite as alive as Breath of the Wild. Initially I was a little put off by the differences between this and previous Zelda entries, but that soon changed to absolute adoration. Not only does it have a massive world, but it's a massive world filled with characters, animals, quests, mini-dungeons (shrines), and secrets. It plays surprisingly smoothly on the Wii U. I've heard things of frame drops, but I haven't experienced that at all (though, to be fair, this could be because I've been playing exclusively on the gamepad). One thing I truly love about Breath of the Wild is the challenge. Standard Bokoblins aside, every battle legitimately feels like a punishing life or death situation with little room for error. Weapons break fairly quickly and I love this. It adds to a frantic sensation of wild survival. What's more, there are little surprises around every corner. I have yet to find an area where exploration didn't bare fruit.

    While damn near perfect, it has a few minor issues. Firstly, the control scheme may take a while to get used to - the button configuration is kind of all over the place (some commands could probably have been simplified to one button rather than multiple). Secondly, the English voice acting is horrendous, and as far as I know there's no way to change it on the Wii U version. Finally, the actual dungeons aren't nearly as massive as pre-release rumors suggested. Naturally, this isn't the game's fault, rather misinformation leading to speculative hype. The dungeons are fun, but pretty short. The true satisfaction comes from the exploration of the seamless world.

    Despite these few imperfections (which are completely forgivable, in my opinion), the sheer brilliance and effort of this Breath of the Wild warrants a perfect score. It's hard to believe anyone could honestly dislike this game.    … Expand
  17. AnnaTheWolfLady
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    It´s very good for a Wii U game, people are hating on it for stupid reasons that don´t even have **** to do with the game itself, I really like what Nintendo did with BOTW, it feels so good and it is fun to play, hope to see more great games like this one on the switch
  18. Fred_GameOnBatt
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Regretfully for Wii U, Nintendo has removed the exclusive console greatest game that has developed the company in its history, Zelda: Breath of The Wild, giving a powerful reason to the world, Still, we believe that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild is an experience. Something that all video game fans should try and feel in their own skin. Do not you think so much and aventuraos inRegretfully for Wii U, Nintendo has removed the exclusive console greatest game that has developed the company in its history, Zelda: Breath of The Wild, giving a powerful reason to the world, Still, we believe that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild is an experience. Something that all video game fans should try and feel in their own skin. Do not you think so much and aventuraos in the vast world of Hyrule, where the grass is greener than ever and still sways by the winds of ancient legends. if you have a console in which play this game, buy it.… Expand
  19. Leoalwes
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Perfeito descreve esse jogo. Open world perfeito, sem lugares mortos. História maravilhosa, roteiro bem construído, elementos diversos, grande quantidade de itens, armas, trajes e outros, sistema de batalha sensacional. Design equilibrado e gostoso de ver!
  20. dr_heartless
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This game is pure magic. Nintendo takes on the open world genre with skillful perfection. The way the game unfolds feels so rewarding and natural. I am never at a loss as to what to do or where to go. The quest log is easy to use and does its job of tracking all open and completed quests well, it's UI is awesome, but I'll get to that. The map system is outstanding! With tons of fast travelThis game is pure magic. Nintendo takes on the open world genre with skillful perfection. The way the game unfolds feels so rewarding and natural. I am never at a loss as to what to do or where to go. The quest log is easy to use and does its job of tracking all open and completed quests well, it's UI is awesome, but I'll get to that. The map system is outstanding! With tons of fast travel points and a way point/stamp system that makes keeping track of all the big and little points of interest easy and very painless. And beyond that the way the game guides you to objectives makes me feel like I'm truly interacting with an alive story. Come to the crest of a hill and you'll spot shrines or smoke from a nearby camp. Tall towers not only fill out your map but give you a vantage point to spot most of the major objectives in the area. It all feels very slick.

    The game play is outstanding. BOTW takes ques from the last two installments combat and polishes it. One of my few small issues is that I wish the shrine that trains you on the basics of fighting was a bit easier to find, maybe it could have been one of the four starter shines even. I found it almost right away and my wife did not until much later. This did lead to a huge change in how we each are playing the game, so that is pretty cool. I have taken a very stealthy mode of play, sneaking into camps and pulling off one hit kills and using remote bombs as distractions. When I do fight head on I'm jumping and dodging hits to get flurry rushes. My wife seems to enjoy using a long spears and running in like a viking, overpowering her enemies with powerful charged hits. Both work equally well.

    Equipment brakes, a lot. This seems like it would be a pain however I felt after just a few hours I was picking up more then enough and keeping a keen eye out for hidden chests I always have a nice stock of heavy hitting weapons. That said buy bag space, mostly weapon space. I won't spell it out here but look it up, find the Korok. You just won't run out of bows and shields, hardly ever, so that's not near as important to upgrade.

    Get use to cooking. Luckily it's pretty fun to experiment with different ingredients to find the ones that really work for you. This is the only way to regain health and status boosts. The learning curve is a little steep, I found myself unclear as why one recipe would yield a steak that would fill my life and add a defense boost then something almost totally the same would only fill my health. A little trial and error. The little song it plays when you cook it very charming.

    The visuals are fantastic. A nice maturing of the Wind Waker style. Very smart of Nintendo to revisit the cell shaded look, insuring this classic will stand up for years and years. I'm sure we will see a remaster in about 10 years. The UI is awesome! I know gushing over the HUD and menus must seem odd but they are so clean, so well designed that I had to single them out.

    Technical issues are almost nonexistent. I have suffered almost no slow down. Very minimal pop in. Glitchiness is very rare. I can only think of one time where a goat just disappeared in front of me and another where some weapons that dropped disappeared before I could pick them up.

    I have spent dozen or more hours already and watched my wife play about as much with no end in site. I hope the rest of the industry is taking note. This is how you do open world games. This is how you let a narrative unfold in a natural way that rewards and encourages players to be curious and experiment. BOTW is not only the high point for Zelda but is a high point for modern gaming.    … Expand
  21. johnnyrio
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    How games are supposed to be made. It's huge, it's fun, it's classic. There's so much to explore and do it's pretty overwhelming at times. Playstation and Xbox users are going to troll the reviews because it isn't Call of Duty at 60 fps with toddlers screaming at you online every 10 seconds, but that's just fine. It's an excellent game combining loads of elements from past games into oneHow games are supposed to be made. It's huge, it's fun, it's classic. There's so much to explore and do it's pretty overwhelming at times. Playstation and Xbox users are going to troll the reviews because it isn't Call of Duty at 60 fps with toddlers screaming at you online every 10 seconds, but that's just fine. It's an excellent game combining loads of elements from past games into one massive world. Great stuff.… Expand
  22. JohnnySpace
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    This is the best Zelda game I have ever played in my life.
    The enemies are great, the combat is great, everything about this game is great to me.
    10/10.
  23. Khristtoph
    Mar 9, 2017
    9
    The second best Zelda ever.

    The only one problem is the use of the gamepad screen, null.

    Nintendo could at least leave an option to have information on the gamepad screen.
  24. skyrimmer2
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    This game might not look great in todays gaming world compared to other games but it has a lot of depth to it and is very fun to play. It's not the best game in the world like reviewers have you believe but its a solid game. The gameplay mechanics are a bit old but I wasn't that bothered because it is fun to play overall. If you own a wiiu or switch its a must play.
  25. Slagbro
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Down right the best legend of zelda game I ever played. No life this game for 5 days and haven't beaten the game yet just because of all the distractions had many different beautiful moments going through Hyrule as well. There is times when I tell my self I'm going to this place but end up in the other side of the map. Every thing you do in this game doesn't feel like a waste of time.Down right the best legend of zelda game I ever played. No life this game for 5 days and haven't beaten the game yet just because of all the distractions had many different beautiful moments going through Hyrule as well. There is times when I tell my self I'm going to this place but end up in the other side of the map. Every thing you do in this game doesn't feel like a waste of time.

    For all those who give this game a bad rating and say that all positive rating are paid reviews and just because this game is Zelda have no right to speak here.

    Anyway 10/10 would no life again :D    … Expand
  26. jongabr
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    Believe the hype. I was skeptical at first, seeing so many 10s and 100s given out to this game. I went blindly into Breath of the Wild knowing nothing about it except for the main trailer of the game. Hours into the game I can only agree: this game is a masterpiece.

    There is so much contect, so many things to do, so many places to explore. You are given complete freedom in this    Believe the hype. I was skeptical at first, seeing so many 10s and 100s given out to this game. I went blindly into Breath of the Wild knowing nothing about it except for the main trailer of the game. Hours into the game I can only agree: this game is a masterpiece.

    There is so much contect, so many things to do, so many places to explore. You are given complete freedom in this adventure, you can even try to beat the game as soon as you start. Freedom and exploration are perhaps the best gameplay aspects, without leaving behind the sheer amount of actions possible: cooking, riding horseback, climbing... Whether you actually beat the story is also up to you, there is so much to invest in this game you might never grow bored of it.

    Go play this game. Now. This isn't your typical 10/10 game, it goes beyond that. This game is now videogame

    By: Sadlkusama

    I agree with he    … Expand
  27. narkelion
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    I wont repeat what other players are saying. Overall it is an amazing experience, the open world is done perfectly and the AI has given me so LOL moments! it is not perfect game but very, very close! I honestly cant stop playing it...
  28. roymahboi
    Mar 13, 2017
    9
    A beautiful and vast game, the biggest world we have ever seen in Zelda history. it lacks real dungeons, suffers from frame rate issues, but still one of the best games ever created.
  29. SerRikari
    Mar 16, 2017
    10
    Preface: Just saw a review from a person called TheWinner and I didn't read all of it. I just wanted to quote something they said right quick; "Be wary of people giving this game a high score. They just might be trying to sell you on something.". People read reviews to decide whether or not they want to buy something. Just kinda seems like nonsense by saying that.

    Additionally, I've    Preface: Just saw a review from a person called TheWinner and I didn't read all of it. I just wanted to quote something they said right quick; "Be wary of people giving this game a high score. They just might be trying to sell you on something.". People read reviews to decide whether or not they want to buy something. Just kinda seems like nonsense by saying that.

    Additionally, I've read a lot of negative reviews to see where people stand. I understand where people are coming from with some of the reviews considering they are issues with the Switch (which shouldn't necessarily affect the game review but whatever) or issues with the game working properly. That all makes sense and by all means make sure you understand there may be some technical issues with some games. That being said, it's not always the case and there are exchange policies in place to alleviate those issues if they do arise. It's an inconvenience when these issues do happen, but they are very rare.

    A lot of the negatives have to do with personal issues with the game, like getting lost or not liking 30 frames per second or not sticking to the traditional Zelda format. Those points are absolutely moot. Sorry about the preface and please read on. I only wanted to convey how ridiculous some of the negative reviews are and how obvious it is that a lot of them are publishers trying to sabotage a fantastic game.

    That out of the way, lemme do a review. First and foremost, this game is large. There is a lot to do. You can get invested in Hyrule easily. There is no hand holding throughout the game (no more Navi or Fi) so you don't have to worry about a nagging AI telling you what you need to do next. In fact, it's replaced with a quest system where you get to choose what you want to do and set yourself a navigational pin. Also, it's not hard to find yourself in an area you've never been to and stay there for a while.

    The game explains things to you so you get how it works. After the first hour or so, I felt like I understood a good chunk of what I needed to know to advance through the game. There is nothing better than a game that allows you to do what you want without leaving you with no understanding of how it works.

    The graphics are superb. Everything, from the villages to the enemies, has an element of detail you'd expect in a game like Skyrim. There are times where I am lost in the landscape and how beautiful it is.

    There is a lot of fan servicing in this game. If you are a fan of the Zelda series, you'll find out when you start playing.

    I'm gonna make this short but basically the weapon system is pretty good. I know a lot of people are complaining about the weapon system but anytime I defeat an enemy, they drop another weapon for me to pick up so you never truly run out of weapons. During a battle, you find that your weapon may break. This is a good way to show your resourcefulness and use other weapons or skills to evade and prepare yourself in a battle. And it's not like the battles are all that hard. So when you do lose a weapon, you hold down a button and switch to another weapon and use that. I can't understand how people have a problem with it. It's not hard at all.

    Finally, I have negatives. I don't like the random lag spikes there are in the game. They're not that often but they do break some of the immersion. I also don't like looking at a map with a crapload of pins everywhere. I really wish they would have made it so you can turn off the shrine pins in the map. Sometimes I need to place a pin on the map and there's shrines making it impossible to do.

    Other than that, it's a great game and I highly recommend BUYING this game because you're clearly here to see whether or not you should BUY the game or SKIP it. (The logic of some people baffles me sometimes.)    … Expand
  30. Zay
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    I don't get where all the hate(not criticism) is coming from. Even if you aren't a huge fan of the Zelda series or Nintendo, the amount of effort and time Nintendo spent on this shows. If you give it anything under a 6 you're saying this game fails on basic game play, visuals, music and etc. I can understand if you don't think it's a masterpiece, but hating it because it's the only "BigI don't get where all the hate(not criticism) is coming from. Even if you aren't a huge fan of the Zelda series or Nintendo, the amount of effort and time Nintendo spent on this shows. If you give it anything under a 6 you're saying this game fails on basic game play, visuals, music and etc. I can understand if you don't think it's a masterpiece, but hating it because it's the only "Big game" for the switch launch is dumb. If you hate this game for the sake of hating it, you are either a group I'm dubbing: "Nintendo Hater" or you're a 9 years old who doesn't want to see Zelda get a higher score than (Insert game 9-12 year old kids play all the time).… Expand
  31. SBN
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    The best piece of art of the decade. Must be played to understand all its glory. Do it now.
    Then come back here and help to rise the ratings as it deserves.
  32. Afenger
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    Esta versao de wiiu que tem por si ser a principal por causa do desenvolvimento deixou a desejar pelo uso restrito do gamepad em uma segunda tela da maneira que ocorria nas demais versoes Wind e twilligth. As quedas de fps que ocorrem no jogo percebi que a vegetacao e clima fixaram muito vivos.isso ja não ocorreu nas lutas msm com varios inimigos. Fator de peso é a exploração livre oEsta versao de wiiu que tem por si ser a principal por causa do desenvolvimento deixou a desejar pelo uso restrito do gamepad em uma segunda tela da maneira que ocorria nas demais versoes Wind e twilligth. As quedas de fps que ocorrem no jogo percebi que a vegetacao e clima fixaram muito vivos.isso ja não ocorreu nas lutas msm com varios inimigos. Fator de peso é a exploração livre o vasto mundo a variedade das armas e inimigos junto aos puzzles consegue ofuscar qualquer outro problema que aja. Jogo igual este surge dentro de decadas. RECOMENDADO!!!!… Expand
  33. Kamiyasi
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. The combat is deep, the world is a joy to explore, and every little discovery feels like magic. Breath of the Wild makes me feel like I'm on a grand adventure more than any other game, and the durability mechanics really make me feel like I'm becoming a stronger and more skilled adventurer with every enemy encounter, every secret discovered, andOne of the best games I have ever played. The combat is deep, the world is a joy to explore, and every little discovery feels like magic. Breath of the Wild makes me feel like I'm on a grand adventure more than any other game, and the durability mechanics really make me feel like I'm becoming a stronger and more skilled adventurer with every enemy encounter, every secret discovered, and every part of the map traversed.… Expand
  34. 8bitspower
    Mar 18, 2017
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played, soundtrack, physics, art direction, graphics, story, storytelling, is all excellent, Nintendo made a masterpiece, congratulations to Zelda.
  35. danljt
    Mar 10, 2017
    9
    I played this game for about an hour and i am already in love. This is what the Zelda series needed. It feels new, and unique. It feels like a new game, but with the added touch of dungeons that have a zelda feel. Even with all the great there is always room for improvement and i hope Nintendo can find those places. With me only having an hours worth of experience my opinion isnt asI played this game for about an hour and i am already in love. This is what the Zelda series needed. It feels new, and unique. It feels like a new game, but with the added touch of dungeons that have a zelda feel. Even with all the great there is always room for improvement and i hope Nintendo can find those places. With me only having an hours worth of experience my opinion isnt as relevant as a more experience player.… Expand
  36. Tondur
    Mar 11, 2017
    9
    This is an excellent game, and the best Zelda game I ever played. It truly is an open world adventure, but never leaves you without a goal or aimless, as you always have primary and side quests.

    Why the 9 and not a 10? This Zelda game doesn't get dungeons right. If this is your first Zelda game, you wouldn't notice this, and it would just be a great game! However, if this is not your    This is an excellent game, and the best Zelda game I ever played. It truly is an open world adventure, but never leaves you without a goal or aimless, as you always have primary and side quests.

    Why the 9 and not a 10?

    This Zelda game doesn't get dungeons right. If this is your first Zelda game, you wouldn't notice this, and it would just be a great game! However, if this is not your first Zelda game, you'll notice that the main dungeons are all fairly short and easy. This is extremely disappointing, since Zelda games tend to resolve around a dozen or so large dungeons, with an active story. However, there are a few exceptions, and it looks like this Zelda game is one of those. Additionally, there is no special items gained in the main dungeons of this game, instead you will gain a 'power', and several magic spells (runes) replace the function of items for most of the game's puzzles. For a Zelda veteran, this made the game feel easy/less filled in, and was my only disappointment.

    I still recommend this game to any fan or newcomer to the series, however. In fact, I would perhaps recommend this game especially to new comers, because it is a bit easier than most Zelda Games, while having a good story, large world, and most of the reoccurring races that appear throughout Zelda.

    Lastly, a question that a lot of people are addressing/asking is: Is this game better than Ocarina of time? Well, it is definitely different, and the answer is dependent on what you liked about Ocarina of Time. Were the Dungeons and items extremely important to you, as well as the difficulty? Well, then you'd probably like this game less, but it would still be a great Zelda game for you. Did you like the large open world, freedom, and meeting the different people and races? Was Ocarina of Time exceptionally difficult for you? Then Breath of the Wild may actually be more enjoyable. Either way, Breath of the Wild is a great game.

    This game is recommended for veterans of the series and newcomers especially.    … Expand
  37. uNFixeD92
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    la esencia de tantos juegos adaptándolo a los nuevos tiempos en que ya todo se ah inventado e reinventado llega The legend of Zelda mejorando los mismos pilares que ayudo a levantar con el antiguo Ocarina of time del cual millones se han inspirado ahora es nintendo quien toma los frutos que dan los nuevos tiempos
    y la historia se repetirá.
    faltan juegos que respeten al usuario ,su    la esencia de tantos juegos adaptándolo a los nuevos tiempos en que ya todo se ah inventado e reinventado llega The legend of Zelda mejorando los mismos pilares que ayudo a levantar con el antiguo Ocarina of time del cual millones se han inspirado ahora es nintendo quien toma los frutos que dan los nuevos tiempos
    y la historia se repetirá.

    faltan juegos que respeten al usuario ,su intelecto , imaginación porque Zelda nos dice que podemos llegar a mas siempre ,aunque suele tomar su tiempo y mucho esfuerzo , como la historia que vive Link , pareciera mas que un juego y que bonito poder ver y vivir logros asi , gracias Nintendo y claro todos los que aportaron de una u otra manera solo con el echo de existir como fue el caso de The witcher 3.

    gracias Shigeru Miyamoto.    … Expand
  38. brexthomspon
    Mar 12, 2017
    9
    This is an excellent game, and the best Zelda game I ever played. It truly is an open world adventure, but never leaves you without a goal or aimless, as you always have primary and side quests.

    Why the 9 and not a 10? This Zelda game doesn't get dungeons right. If this is your first Zelda game, you wouldn't notice this, and it would just be a great game! However, if this is not your    This is an excellent game, and the best Zelda game I ever played. It truly is an open world adventure, but never leaves you without a goal or aimless, as you always have primary and side quests.

    Why the 9 and not a 10?

    This Zelda game doesn't get dungeons right. If this is your first Zelda game, you wouldn't notice this, and it would just be a great game! However, if this is not your first Zelda game, you'll notice that the main dungeons are all fairly short and easy. This is extremely disappointing, since Zelda games tend to resolve around a dozen or so large dungeons, with an active story. However, there are a few exceptions, and it looks like this Zelda game is one of those. Additionally, there is no special items gained in the main dungeons of this game, instead you will gain a 'power', and several magic spells (runes) replace the function of items for most of the game's puzzles. For a Zelda veteran, this made the game feel easy/less filled in, and was my only disappointment.

    I still recommend this game to any fan or newcomer to the series, however. In fact, I would perhaps recommend this game especially to new comers, because it is a bit easier than most Zelda Games, while having a good story, large world, and most of the reoccurring races that appear throughout Zelda.

    Lastly, a question that a lot of people are addressing/asking is: Is this game better than Ocarina of time? Well, it is definitely different, and the answer is dependent on what you liked about Ocarina of Time. Were the Dungeons and items extremely important to you, as well as the difficulty? Well, then you'd probably like this game less, but it would still be a great Zelda game for you. Did you like the large open world, freedom, and meeting the different people and races? Was Ocarina of Time exceptionally difficult for you? Then Breath of the Wild may actually be more enjoyable. Either way, Breath of the Wild is a great game.

    This game is recommended for veterans of the series and newcomers especially    … Expand
  39. JanaWonderland
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    Before I start with my Review I just wanna say that I'd probably give this game a 9.6 maybe 9.7 and no straight 10. I've been playing it ever since it came out and it's already on my top 3 of Zelda games (and I'm not too fond of the 3D Zeldas so that's gotta mean something).

    When my game arrived via mail I was skeptical. So skeptical even that a small part of me didn't wanna play the    Before I start with my Review I just wanna say that I'd probably give this game a 9.6 maybe 9.7 and no straight 10. I've been playing it ever since it came out and it's already on my top 3 of Zelda games (and I'm not too fond of the 3D Zeldas so that's gotta mean something).

    When my game arrived via mail I was skeptical. So skeptical even that a small part of me didn't wanna play the game so there is no disappointment to be had. But after watching two episodes of Mad Men I decided to finally start up the game. Even while playing at first I was skeptical. I was scared that everything you see in the first area of the game was everything the game had to offer but oh was I wrong.

    The world is filled with crazy stuff. Just yesterday I decided to go to a place I've been at about a hundred times already but because I never looked into that one specific area of the place I completely missed a big (and really cool) bossfight. You just stumble upon interesting puzzles, items, shrines, challenges, side quests, etc. That way the world never feels empty. And might I just say that overworld puzzles are probably one of the best ideas this game has to offer? I am one of those girls who get bored easily by open-worlds. Most of the time they feel empty and when you wanna explore them you don't get rewarded and your motivation to explore in the first place is gone quicker than an ice cube on Death Mountain. But when in Zelda you come upon a weird rock formation, a lone pinwheel or even just a funny-looking lake you can be almost certain that something special awaits you. And because storyparts and cutscenes are way rarer than they are in Twilight Princess or Skyward Sword going around this huge world and doing stuff feels like an adventure again. No Navi or Phi holding your hand and the cutscenes that are there feel more like a treat than a chore. Because they aren't handed out to you, you have to work for them.

    The Sandbox Elements of the game are really impressive. If I had to compare the Sandboxyness of Breath of the Wild I would compare it to Metal Gear Solid 3. After I got stuck in one dungeon I looked up a walkthrough (which didn't help me in the end) and there was one part that many people did in a completely different way. Because of Stasis, Magnesis, Remotecontrolled Bombs and all of the other skills and items Link gains throughout the game you can pursue most situations in thousands of different ways. The integration of a stealth system was a positive surprise for me, too. It's not on the same level a Metal Gear is but it's pretty good for an open world rpg. If you are hiding in grasses, bushes, shadows, etc. you won't be seen as easily but you also have to look out for the sounds you make. The sounds you make change with every piece of clothing and weaponry you have equipped and those sounds actually have an impact. And while it rains or it's really windy the sounds you make of course go under. I really like that whole system but it gets obsolete at some point. In the early game where Link is still weak doing stealth sometimes becomes mandatory but the more you play the easier the game gets.easier and at some point barely anyone or anything is a threat anymore. The only thing that is a threat to this game is the bad motion controls. Whenever I encounter a Shrine that uses motion controls in their puzzles I release a loud sigh and then proceed to try and beat this thing, which doesn't really use any skill but more luck that your motion controls don't suddenly stop working properly. I heard it's better on the Switch but I can't say much about it. The other "bad" thing that becomes noteable very early in the game are the games framerate issues. Apparently the performance got patched a little with the Day 0 patch but the framerate issues still exist. Normally a bad framerate is enough for me to give up a game but with a game like this you can easily overlook its flaws. There are some flaws and glitches I noticed but as said before they don't really take anything away and I doubt Nintendo will leave the game unpatched.

    Let's talk about the music and the sounddesign. As I am a sounddesigner and musician myself this is one of the most important points for me. And Breath of the Wild's music and sounds haven't disappointed at all. Most of the music gives you a peaceful, lonely and melancholic vibe which is a new thing for Zelda. Its simplistic melodies played mostly by only one instrument alone underlines the feeling of the vastness of this world. It feels empty (of life not of gameplay like damn there's so much stuff to do) but not in a sad way. But there's still those songs with a classic Zelda-vibe, which are great, too! And the sounds are just perfect. I recommend playing the game with headphones because the sound environment just draws you into this world even more. It all fits each other and not one sound effect seems out of place.

    All in all this game is just one single big masterpiece.    … Expand
  40. MyOcarinaBroke
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    Since Nintendo announced BoTW I always had my doubts. Personally I never enjoyed the cartoon style the latest Zelda games have featured. But after spending over 100 hours in this game so far I am loving every thing bit of it and I'm still not finished. ( I've completed the game but reloaded my save file before the final boss in order to continue playing and exploring. )

    The story is now    Since Nintendo announced BoTW I always had my doubts. Personally I never enjoyed the cartoon style the latest Zelda games have featured. But after spending over 100 hours in this game so far I am loving every thing bit of it and I'm still not finished. ( I've completed the game but reloaded my save file before the final boss in order to continue playing and exploring. )

    The story is now definitely one of my favourites in the long running series. The first time I stepped foot inside the ruins of Castle Town honestly made me feel nothing but sadness and each time I go back to fight against the Guardians to farm ancient gear so I can buy more ancient arrows ( they are a must! ) I still feel quite sad. This game makes you feel emotions for pixels, that is how well it's been made!

    The weapon system does take some time to get to grips with. So take your time with it and your get to grips how it works in no time. The shrines offer challenges and rewards, one shrine may feature an extremely hard puzzle that makes you sit back for 10 minutes and really think of how to solve it. While others will just give you the Spirit Orb or rare item as if to say " Well done, here you go, enjoy." I've still got around 50 left to find.

    Clothing system is okay, my only complaint is, there should have been a new green tunic. Don't get my wrong the Blue Champion outfit is nice and new and exciting but I don't fancy paying £20 for the TP Link amiibo to unlock the TP tunic...but I did and now I love it and it makes me even more excited to play the game.

    I do wish Nintendo would starting allowing us to continue playing after defeating the final boss, again, it will restart the game which in a way ruins it for me, since it would make sense to allow us to feel like we achieved something while continuing to explore Hyrule.

    BoTW sits next to OoT as perhaps two of the greatest games of all time. I can not recommend it enough.

    It's almost perfect.    … Expand
  41. bignazpwns
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    10/10. First Zelda game for me and this game is amazing. I got it on the switch and have played about 45 hours so far. All the sites have put reviews with all the info you want so why look at my review. First time Zelda play and i love this game and this has been the only game to pull me away from World of warcraft. Try it for your self you should know at least one person who has it. Or10/10. First Zelda game for me and this game is amazing. I got it on the switch and have played about 45 hours so far. All the sites have put reviews with all the info you want so why look at my review. First time Zelda play and i love this game and this has been the only game to pull me away from World of warcraft. Try it for your self you should know at least one person who has it. Or just find someone with a switch since every switch owner bought this game.… Expand
  42. Oberlexia
    Mar 14, 2017
    9
    This might be the best game I have ever played in my life. The art style is nice and the atmospheric music keeps me immersed and focused. Once you start playing you don't want to stop. The only thing that stops it from getting a 10 is the frequent frame rate issues. As someone who typically plays games on 144hz, going to 30 fps with frequent drops, especially in towns really botheredThis might be the best game I have ever played in my life. The art style is nice and the atmospheric music keeps me immersed and focused. Once you start playing you don't want to stop. The only thing that stops it from getting a 10 is the frequent frame rate issues. As someone who typically plays games on 144hz, going to 30 fps with frequent drops, especially in towns really bothered me. If this wasn't present this game would, ,with no doubt get a 10 from me. I can't recommend it enough if you have a wii u or a switch.… Expand
  43. SoulFragment7
    Mar 17, 2017
    10
    I've been playing video games for more than thirty years. It feels like I've been searching for this one the entire time. While playing, I am often so emotionally overwhelmed that I have to pause to collect myself and process the unbridled nirvana that I am experiencing. Somehow, through the collective alchemy of it's developers, Nintendo has managed to infuse The Breath of the Wild withI've been playing video games for more than thirty years. It feels like I've been searching for this one the entire time. While playing, I am often so emotionally overwhelmed that I have to pause to collect myself and process the unbridled nirvana that I am experiencing. Somehow, through the collective alchemy of it's developers, Nintendo has managed to infuse The Breath of the Wild with it's own spark of creation. This is not a game. It is a living, breathing, world of fantastical adventure that only dreams are made of. A true gift from Heaven.… Expand
  44. zeldafan36143
    Mar 17, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have never posted a review for a game on any site, but I feel compelled to do so, as this is an amazing game. Really. The graphics are nice, giving it a Studio Ghibli feel. The gameplay is interesting, and breathes new life into the Zelda universe. (Personally, I like the fact that you can use as many bombs as you want and never run out. Also the Cryonis is cool.) I docked a point because of the too frequent fps drops on the Wii U, the fact that the basis for the dungeons were the same (open 5 terminals, open main control panel, fight boss). The story is (finally) slightly different than what is always is for Zelda. At last, there were other heroes! Unfortunately, they were all killed 100 years ago with the rise of Calamity Ganon. Really, Nintendo? Also, Voice acting! The voice acting is decent, but I felt there was too little of it, and that some characters should have had a voice. The world is massive, and diverse, full of fun things to explore and many ways to get killed very easily.

    Bottom line: If you have a Wii U, get this game for it. Otherwise get it for the Switch.    … Expand
  45. Thajocoth
    Mar 30, 2017
    10
    After the disaster that was Skyward Sword & the terrible controls of Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks (having to cover the entire screen Link is on with my hand to be able to move around is just a terrible design decision), I didn't go into this game expecting anything. If not for the trailers showing it to be much better, I might not have gotten the game at all. I got the Wii U versionAfter the disaster that was Skyward Sword & the terrible controls of Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks (having to cover the entire screen Link is on with my hand to be able to move around is just a terrible design decision), I didn't go into this game expecting anything. If not for the trailers showing it to be much better, I might not have gotten the game at all. I got the Wii U version and found the game to be quite good. I had started to grow concerned for the series, but with this amazing game, I no longer feel that way. The open world feels more like the original NES Zelda than any other game in the series, while still being very much its own thing, and this return to the series roots breaks a lot of the conventions that I've had a problem with ever since Ocarina of Time.

    Though as someone who enjoys exploration far more than combat, I do feel like the enemies should have far less health than they do. In the original Zelda, fighting a group of blue lynels with the wooden sword was very difficult, but completely possible. Fighting just one with a boko club in this game is simply impossible... But at least the combat difficulty curve isn't based on how patient you can be, like it was from Ocarina of Time through to Skyward Sword, which was a terrible design decision.

    The enemies also don't feel very varied, simply because such a large percentage of them are humanoids, which all seem to act pretty similarly. Where are the tektites, leevers, pols voice, & poes? And if you're going to favor humanoids so much, why not a few with play styles that are a bit more different, like the boomerang-favoring goriyas, or the slow-but-tough gibdos and redeads? Thankfully, most combat can pretty much be ignored for those who wish to simply run past it, so I'm not going ding the game on that, but it's a thought to share..

    The world to explore is huge without feeling empty like Ocarina of Time's larger areas, or feeling repetitive like most open worlds seem to do. For example, I enjoyed Fallout 3 & New Vegas, but didn't get Fallout 4 simply because I got so tired of staring at a brown screen, and with the same assets everywhere, most places didn't feel unique enough to really remember where what was in relation to one another. Breath of the Wild's regions are colorful and varied, with no areas feeling too samey to one another.

    All in all, great job on this. 10/10 from me!    … Expand
  46. CreamyyStreams
    Mar 16, 2017
    8
    Phenomenal game with a handful of poor design decisions you wouldn't expect from a Zelda title, even one that breaks new ground.

    Impressively styled and expansive world with plenty of landscape variety and distinct biospheres. Settlements have character, whether they're majestic superstructures or quaint villages. Combat is simple but compelling and there are plenty of opportunities to    Phenomenal game with a handful of poor design decisions you wouldn't expect from a Zelda title, even one that breaks new ground.

    Impressively styled and expansive world with plenty of landscape variety and distinct biospheres. Settlements have character, whether they're majestic superstructures or quaint villages. Combat is simple but compelling and there are plenty of opportunities to use the environment to influence a fight. Shrine and 'dungeon' puzzles are for the most part fun and usually intuitive. I bought the Switch specifically for this game and I'm not disappointed.

    However it's not /all/ sunshine and rainbows.

    The inclusion of ubisoft towers is a cardinal sin for open world games at this point and you wouldn't expect such a tired, cliched 'feature' from Nintendo.

    Shrines themselves are strangely scattered across the landscape as if an afterthought, only there for the benefit of the player and not at all 'integrated' into the world.

    Weapon durability is handled terribly and serves only to force pauses in combat and add another layer of inventory management, and leads to decisions on the cost to reward ratio of most combat encounters being heavily slanted towards 'cost' - the loot dropped by the vast majority of enemies isn't worth the durability loss.

    Character progression seems piecemeal and relies on your desire to scrounge across the world looking for shrines and seeds.

    The dodge mechanic is for some bizarre reason a jump rather than a roll, which adds an unpleasant floaty element to otherwise enjoyable combat.

    There's also an optimisation issue that surfaces when the console is docked. You'll see frequent frame rate drops when playing on a TV that don't arise in handheld configuration, which is bizarre for a system touted as a home console.

    It looks like a long list and reads like most complaints are fairly petty or typical of open world games - and they are quite small complaints, for the most part. I'd still entirely recommend it. However the flaws are there, you will notice them and they do (as far as I'm concerned) justify an 8 rather than a 9 or 10. If you're willing to drop £280 or your regional equivalent on a new system you're unlikely to find a better exclusive game so far this console generation.    … Expand
  47. artificeprime
    Mar 28, 2017
    10
    While Breath of the Wild does have flaws and shortcomings, its great qualities vastly outweigh its flaws, it is undoubtedly one of the best games of all time. I have been a fan of the Zelda series for most of my life and have played all of the 3d Zelda games multiple times. While I have really enjoyed every 3D Zelda game, I have felt that each one after Ocarina slipped a bit further downWhile Breath of the Wild does have flaws and shortcomings, its great qualities vastly outweigh its flaws, it is undoubtedly one of the best games of all time. I have been a fan of the Zelda series for most of my life and have played all of the 3d Zelda games multiple times. While I have really enjoyed every 3D Zelda game, I have felt that each one after Ocarina slipped a bit further down in quality. Ocarina of Time was the best Zelda for me and while new entries always offered a few cool new features they usually seemed to lose something as well, so the series never really got better with time. Every entry I kept hoping that Nintendo would expand upon the basic formula of the series and make something even better. This is the first time that I really feel they have delivered on that potential. Breath of the Wild has finally given me the vast living breathing version of Hyrule that I had hoped for as a kid. It dramatically improves on its predecessors in several categories and offers an adventure that rivals the best in gaming.

    Not only is this version of Hyrule more than ten times the size of any past version, it is also the most full of life and the most interactive. The sheer freedom of being able to climb any mountain and jump off, soaring over the landscape, hunting any animal, taking unique weapons from every enemy, etc. There are countless open world games these days but very few of those offer close to this level of freedom. There are hundreds of secrets to be uncovered and the fact that you can travel in any direction from the start makes it all the more liberating an experience. The bad swimming and total lack underwater exploration is pretty disappointing though. I did find a few areas of the world (such as Eldin) to be a bit boring but the world is so massive that having some regions be a little stale is forgivable. It's one of the best game worlds I have every experienced.

    While it doesn't have the best combat in gaming, the combat is still very fun and due to the dozens of unique items and special abilities I was still finding new things to try after 50+ hours of play. Also, unlike past Zelda games there are actually some really challenging enemies. There were many times in Breath of the Wild that I actually had to run away or avoid enemies altogether. It felt far more believable and far more rewarding to actually have to increase my power, prepare better gear, and plan to take down stronger enemies. On the downside though, the Bosses in this game are mediocre. The main dungeon bosses are all very similar and while the first time I encountered one it was pretty epic the ones that followed felt quite mundane. Nintendo really should have put more effort into making each of the main dungeon bosses more unique, especially considering there are only 4 of them. With that said though, there are quite a few mini-bosses in the open world, not as much variety as I would have liked but enough. The Talus mini-bosses are really cool because you can climb on them, it's just too bad that mechanic wasn't used for more enemies and that added a really cool dimension to combat. Having enemies wield a vast array of different weapons also made the combat quite interesting.

    The puzzle dungeons in this game aren't as big as many of the past games in the series but there are way more of them and the variety of puzzles is excellent. With over 100 shrines, four divine beasts, stealth dungeons, and countless environmental puzzles, this game has more puzzle solving content than any other game in the series. Yes, I still missed the large tradition temples of past Zelda games but I wouldn't trade those for these either. Ideally we could have gotten both but honestly that isn't a fault of this game, it's just something that they can hopefully aspire to in the future. I loved the shrines and the divine beasts. This game also has by far the best version of Hyrule castle ever, it's totally non-linear and full of secrets.

    Honestly, the biggest weakness of this game is the story but with that said, it isn't a bad story, it just isn't the best in the series and it could have been a lot better. The story is actually a really cool concept, where it fails is it's lack of depth. With that said this was undeniably one of the most complex depictions of Princess Zelda. I still preferred Zelda from Ocarina of Time because I liked the transition of the character from child to adult and the way she guides adult Link with her identity hidden but Breath of the Wild's Zelda is also a pretty good take on the character. My bigger complaint is that aside from Zelda all the other characters are pretty one note. There are plenty of appealing side characters but it would have been nice to see them have more story content.

    All in all, this game deserves the praise it gets. Not perfect but a massive step in the right direction.    … Expand
  48. ulisesrr
    Mar 19, 2017
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. This game will change your life, and how you look at video games forever. The Nintendo magic is here in full force, and they've outdone themselves, and truly cemented themselves as the greatest developer of all time.

    Perfection.
  49. fgajardo
    Mar 23, 2017
    10
    Excelente juego, muy divertido, muy amplio, mucho que hacer, excelente apartado técnico, excelente música. Me devolvió las ganas de jugar en consola.
  50. aiolialion
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    Masterpiece. No other words to describe it. It has been the best game since Ocarina of Time. and IT has beaten even other great games such as Witcher III.
  51. Rogtilop
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    Simply expect something new, and enjoy.
    If you wish for more explanation this game is the next era of Nintendo's innovation, it hearkens back to the age of N64 and their innovations into the 3rd dimension. Is it a perfect game, No, but in the age of numerical scores it deserves a perfect score because how enjoyable it is in comparison with "flawless" games.
  52. Manlugi48
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    I think its the best game i ever played the graphics everything pretty much and its
    like when ever i play zelda i just end up playing like 3 hours of it
  53. Hyrule34
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    Zelda BOTW is a great game and it's breathtaking plus the game has great character design and great dialogue, the graphics not so much but at least the game is awesome.
  54. ShadowOfDeath
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    The legend of zelda Breath of the Wild is the best game ever. Beautifull duangeon, exciting music and perfect
    gameplay. A huge map, so many thing to discover, in a new totally world, all this without losing the magic of every chapter of the saga.
  55. Reavven
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    LoZ Breath of the wild, is like a breath of fresh air!!! This game is amazing, and i mean AMAZING! It deserves the credit it is getting! I wont give away spoilers, so this review will be more to just give it the praise it deserves. I am a long time Zelda Fan, ask anyone of my friends, they will all tell you i love LoZ! With LTTP (Link to the Past) being my #1. Now that BotW is here, it isLoZ Breath of the wild, is like a breath of fresh air!!! This game is amazing, and i mean AMAZING! It deserves the credit it is getting! I wont give away spoilers, so this review will be more to just give it the praise it deserves. I am a long time Zelda Fan, ask anyone of my friends, they will all tell you i love LoZ! With LTTP (Link to the Past) being my #1. Now that BotW is here, it is what we deserve. Skyward sword to me.... Was **** this makes up for that blasphemous game! It takes everything that is amazing off the very first LoZ.... Were there was no one telling you were to go and you just had a world to explore. That is what BotW does with modernized gaming! It will not hold your hand, it will not tell you how to get this or that. You need to figure it out with your imagination and what you have around you. There are so many way's to go about one puzzle it is awesome!

    The world is your playground. No restrictions on where you can go on the map of Hyrule, everything is climbable and there is nothing that will say no you can not go that way. Unless it is the edge of the map, then you can climb and walk everywhere and anywhere! So get ready for one of the best games you can play! Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild! Truly is not the game we need! it is the game we all deserve!    … Expand
  56. wejarys
    Mar 25, 2017
    10
    very good! insane! best zelda game ever made.
    The open world is sick, the gameplay is fun. The bosses are cool. Everything you love about Zelda has come true in a renewd but better way!
  57. BasilZero
    Jul 22, 2017
    10
    Game: The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild
    Genre: Action Adventure
    Developer: Nintendo System: WiiU (WiiU) Total Score: 99/100 Value Score: 9.9/10 Length of Playthrough: 72 Hours • Story: 10/10 • Characters: 10/10 • GamePlay: 10/10 • Graphics: 9/10 • Sound: 10/10 • Music: 10/10 • Length: 10/10 • Replay Value: 10/10 • Player Value: 10/10 Pros +Open World with a lot    Game: The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild
    Genre: Action Adventure
    Developer: Nintendo
    System: WiiU (WiiU)
    Total Score: 99/100
    Value Score: 9.9/10

    Length of Playthrough: 72 Hours

    • Story: 10/10
    • Characters: 10/10
    • GamePlay: 10/10
    • Graphics: 9/10
    • Sound: 10/10
    • Music: 10/10
    • Length: 10/10
    • Replay Value: 10/10
    • Player Value: 10/10

    Pros
    +Open World with a lot of places to travel and explore around
    +120 shrines which are mini dungeons with 4 full sized dungeons
    +A lot of challenging aspects and mechanics added which improves the experience with the game compared to other Zeldas such as Stamina, Weapon durability, Environment changes, etc
    +You can accomplish many things in different ways using different techniques and tools
    +Great OST mixed with Remixed legacy tracks with some new tracks exclusive to the game
    +Great well told story and characters with voice overs
    +Great sound effects
    +Very long game, main story to take at least 50 hours with full exploration but to finish each and every sidequest and collect all items it will take 100+ hour

    Cons
    -Some shrines involve forcing the player to use the gamepad and not be able to complete it with another controller such as the Pro controller
    -Low FPS occurs at times depending on where you are such as towns or with places with heavy animation between enemies or weather effects    … Expand
  58. Kenmei
    Mar 30, 2017
    10
    For all the people who might be worried about picking up this copy of the game or waiting to get a Switch and buying it then, don't be. This is an amazing copy of the game and, with full DLC support down the road, I'd call it the sole reason not to buy the Switch, IF you already own a Wii U for now. I won't bore you with all the details other then that it's amazing. It's truly one of theFor all the people who might be worried about picking up this copy of the game or waiting to get a Switch and buying it then, don't be. This is an amazing copy of the game and, with full DLC support down the road, I'd call it the sole reason not to buy the Switch, IF you already own a Wii U for now. I won't bore you with all the details other then that it's amazing. It's truly one of the best Zelda games ever and one of the best games Nintendo has ever released. While there are some frame rate issues that crop up now and then, it's nothing to be concerned about honestly. This review was written for one thing: this version of the game is amazing and there should be no reason to turn off potential buyers of it.… Expand
  59. JRRR
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    This game is amazing, easily in my top 3, the gameplay is fantastic, it's tight and responsive, I love the art style, the story is good and surprisingly the voice acting, maybe except Zelda, it's really good. The sacred beasts which are the dungeons/temples of this game are great, giving a new experience for veterans of the series. Not everything is perfect though, the frame rate is anThis game is amazing, easily in my top 3, the gameplay is fantastic, it's tight and responsive, I love the art style, the story is good and surprisingly the voice acting, maybe except Zelda, it's really good. The sacred beasts which are the dungeons/temples of this game are great, giving a new experience for veterans of the series. Not everything is perfect though, the frame rate is an issue and while it doesn't kill the game it is a big distraction but worse is when it freezes all together, it doesn't happen often and when it does it only lasts for 1 second but it is worth mentioning. Also the world, although great, is also very empty, with not much variety in terms of finding thing, only korok seeds, which can get tiresome. Overall I love this game and while my score says 10, it's actually 9.8/10.… Expand
  60. stoner4hire
    Apr 4, 2017
    9
    Game of the year in my opinion. This game will keep you occupied for hours exploring the massive open world, from snow covered mountain tops to lava covered volcano's. My only complaint is the lack of dungeons, i wish it was set up like OoT. Having four total, if you want to include hyrule castle then five. The inventory system is good even though i feel like the wii u got the shaft whenGame of the year in my opinion. This game will keep you occupied for hours exploring the massive open world, from snow covered mountain tops to lava covered volcano's. My only complaint is the lack of dungeons, i wish it was set up like OoT. Having four total, if you want to include hyrule castle then five. The inventory system is good even though i feel like the wii u got the shaft when it comes to fully using the touch screen. Maybe it will be patched in the future. Overall i would say grab it and be prepared to explore many nights away, Don't rush it and enjoy every minute of it.… Expand
  61. gregorius
    Mar 30, 2017
    9
    Finished the game and I'm really impressed. Unlike the other previous titles this game is quite challenging never is the time I've been engaged in my Wii U since Bayonetta 2.
  62. Melonlamink
    Apr 17, 2017
    9
    This game is pretty amazing. Right out of the gate the game's theme of breaking typical Zelda conventions shows. The moment you hop out of the shrine of resurrection and view the vast depths of Hyrule is mesmerizing. I believe this moment is iconic. The Great Plateau is a game design marvel. Tutorials in open world games are just a hindrance but you can see how the developers crafted aThis game is pretty amazing. Right out of the gate the game's theme of breaking typical Zelda conventions shows. The moment you hop out of the shrine of resurrection and view the vast depths of Hyrule is mesmerizing. I believe this moment is iconic. The Great Plateau is a game design marvel. Tutorials in open world games are just a hindrance but you can see how the developers crafted a wonderful tutorial. The Great Plateau teaches you about shrines, towers, Guardians, and combat. It has an abundance of detail so exploration in it makes it enjoyable. It's the most linear part of the game yet it still feels non-linear. You can attack the shrines in any order, discover enemy encampments and gear at any point. I appreciate how the game sets up props you can use in combat situations that highlight the superb physics engine.

    After The Great Plateau, the game truly opens up. The fact you can go and destroy Ganon at any point is amazing because it lets you play the game at your pace and skill. I think Hyrule is a regionally very diverse and it contains so much to explore. I'll admit after 70 hours it becomes a little repetitive because you just go finding shrines, korok seeds, and towers. However, those first 70 hours are magical. Finding overworld bosses, watching enemies detailed animations, finding crazy loot, and discovering wonderful landscapes is so addictive. Climbing, especially, is extremely fun. Breath of the Wild is at its best when this beauty of exploration glistens off the screen.

    Combat in this game is overall pretty good. The environments in the overworld when you use the physics engine for creative kills is super rewarding and fun. The normal swordplay with the 3 main variants of weapons is fun. The one-handed sword, spears, and two-handed heavy swords are fun at first. The perfect shield bash has fairly strict timing, especially compared to Skyward Sword's mechanic. The problem with combat is the perfect dodge. It works really well with swords and two-handed swords however with spears the timing feels bugged and too easy to use. The flaw in the perfect dodge is apparent to the final boss. I won't spoil anything but I will say that many times I found I performed a perfect dodge that didn't deserve to go into the cool matrix-esq animation. The main flaw with combat is weapon durability. I found that in early the durability was fun because you could smash your broken weapons into an enemies skull and pick up other weak weapons on the fly. However, in the later game, you have really strong weapons that feel like they break way too quickly and sometimes it's hard to find equally rare weapons. I understand the reason why durability is in the game. It makes you master a multitude of different weapons and I think it does achieve this. I don't think durability is as bad as people make it out to be but it does have some flaws. The bow combat is snappy. On the mention of quick and snappy, the UI, at least for hot keying weapons, is very fast and efficient. Overall combat in the game is good but there are some things the developers could have done to make it better.

    The shrines and dungeons in the game are a mixed. The incentive to beat them is basically to obtain new skills and increase your heart and stamina capacity. Too many of the shrines are combat oriented. They become stale really fast. There are some really astonishing puzzles in the shrines and I found the main bulk of them to be excellent. I especially appreciate the ones that can be broken by using the mechanics the game gives to you. The mechanics the game gives are the runes. All three of them are used very well throughout the world, however, sometimes Cyanosis is a tad underutilized(but just a little). Anyways, I think it is a positive when you can use them to break puzzles because it highlights the beauty of multiple solutions. My main gripe with past Zelda games is that too many puzzles are one solution based. So this is a positive. The negative however are some of the shrines that having nothing but a chest. These shrines are good sometimes when a quest getting to them is really long and strenuous. Yet, some are a little too easy or short thus making the reveal of the shrine being a chest one kind of underwhelming. I won't spoil too much but the dungeons are really good puzzle wise, Length wise they are disappointing especially if you are a hardcore Zelda fan and have experienced some long amazing dungeons. The design of these dungeons is amazing, however somewhere in development length was discarded. The bosses are pretty good and don't rely on using the one dungeon item to beat them, like other Zeldas that are infamous for doing that.

    I won't go into the story much but it's pretty shallow. For a game like this, I think it overall works because with such a non-linear structure it is hard to create an engaging story. It's not terrible but I still think something was missing to make it good.

    The game is great but not flawless.    … Expand
  63. l_miguel_c
    May 20, 2017
    9
    Es un buen videojuego, que renueva totalmente a la franquicia; ideal para aquellos que, por primera vez, se introducen al ahora vasto reino de Hyrule. Con limitaciones, admitamoslo, pero que para nada interfieren en la experiencia de juego y la aventura que es explorar cada detalle que este titulo ofrece, en sus versiones para nintendo wii u y la nueva consola switch.
  64. Metroiddarks
    Aug 9, 2017
    10
    One the best videogames I ever played, yes has little problems like all the things but the sensations are wonderful, graphics are so incredible, el world is like is alive, is incredible how some game like this one can be more than simply the sum of its parts, is the best way to say good way to the wii u
  65. William91
    May 13, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wrote a full review of the game here on my blog
    Nintendo decided to change its approach in terms of game structure for the latest Legend of Zelda game. The series has always been an open world adventure but with a regular path of progression which spurs the storyline forward. Aside from various skips and breaks, the game progresses in a certain order. Breath of the Wild (BotW) takes the open-world approach to the next level. When I first booted up the game I really wasn’t sure what to expect. Having seen the previews for it, I had a rough idea of the gameplay style but nothing could have prepared me for what I got from this game. Upon stepping out of the Chamber of Resurrection and seeing the massive world Nintendo had put before me, I was left speechless. Normally with open world games there is so much to do and explore that I often find myself feeling overwhelmed. But this was different. Instead of feeling brain-cramped with everything going on, I felt a surging sense of excitement.
    https://wordpress.com/post/willsgamereviewsblog.wordpress.com/33    … Expand
  66. Bulgarianed
    May 19, 2017
    10
    After almost 2 months, I completed the game. My opinion is that it's a flawless game. It's because it's endless, I had a lot of fun playing it also during travel. The CEL Shade is perfect. Couldn't take my eyes to other things. This was the game I only played for 1 month and 25 days. The combat is very good, it isn't dull. There are a lot of mini-games that I used to play a lot in thisAfter almost 2 months, I completed the game. My opinion is that it's a flawless game. It's because it's endless, I had a lot of fun playing it also during travel. The CEL Shade is perfect. Couldn't take my eyes to other things. This was the game I only played for 1 month and 25 days. The combat is very good, it isn't dull. There are a lot of mini-games that I used to play a lot in this game. I recommend you playing this game (If you have a Wii U or a Switch).… Expand
  67. clamore125
    May 21, 2017
    9
    Despite the occasional technical issue/lag spike, this is by far one of the best games I have ever played. The only other thing I could think of that holds it back is the lack of button remapping and the atrocious English dub, which can thankfully be changed to the original Japanese track after a free download. It deserves all of the praise it has been getting. Kudos to the developers.
  68. jyou
    Jun 25, 2017
    10
    This game is indeed everything people hyped about. It's majestic world always keeps me entertained, the game is designed so I gotta look and explore every single inch of the map. I really love how the environment is alive, there are almost no "fake decorative" objects, everything is interactive and has physics on action. The audio is kinda quiet most of the game, but it's fitting to theThis game is indeed everything people hyped about. It's majestic world always keeps me entertained, the game is designed so I gotta look and explore every single inch of the map. I really love how the environment is alive, there are almost no "fake decorative" objects, everything is interactive and has physics on action. The audio is kinda quiet most of the game, but it's fitting to the game's environment and there are some really epic gems that got me very pleased (Divine Beast Vah Ruta battle song is gold). The plot isn't outstanding but is good enough and the cinematics left some pretty memorable moments.… Expand
  69. Sonicben66
    Aug 9, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is the ultimate Zelda game, as it's challenging in a way that it isn't frustrating and it is very satisfying. The scenery is beautiful and the characters are really interesting and you feel like you are making a real impact in the world. The cutscenes and voice acing are on point and surviving in this world is a fun challenge, as it can be difficult without the proper equipment and the blood moons are a challenge itself.

    The story feels unique while keeping the same core of the original games and the open world is not only beautiful but massive, and the shrines are a fun challenge that test not only your combat skills, but also your intellect.

    I got this game yesterday and I haven't been able to put it down since and if you can, i'd recommend picking this game up as this will give you endless fun for ages!    … Expand
  70. Lordxelliah
    Aug 28, 2017
    10
    Capolavoro assoluto , questo titolo è da 30 anni che ci ha abituato a questi capolavori ... Sicuramente il gioco del decennio e la cosa incredibile che gira sulle console Nintendo , non certo famose per la potenza. Nintendo fa scuola come sempre , non serve una super potenza per fare capolavori
  71. duck1969
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gráficos maravilhosos, jogabilidade fluida, mapas enormes e grandiosos, trilha sonora como sempre impecável, chefes grandiosos, na minha opinião supera o zelda ocarina of time.… Expand
  72. Mart1n
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Breath of the Wild broke a lot of records in the history of gaming. By that, I mean it is most likely impossible to find one thing wrong with this game. It's like Nintendo took the base of Ocarina of Time and modernize it to make it look like this game over here. This is why Nintendo will forever remain in my heart no matter where it all goes. I'm telling you this, Breath of the Wild hasBreath of the Wild broke a lot of records in the history of gaming. By that, I mean it is most likely impossible to find one thing wrong with this game. It's like Nintendo took the base of Ocarina of Time and modernize it to make it look like this game over here. This is why Nintendo will forever remain in my heart no matter where it all goes. I'm telling you this, Breath of the Wild has everything... yes, every... single... thing that made Ocarina of Time look like a masterpiece. This is the lost brother of Ocarina of Time and the true brother Ocarina of Time will ever need. Just go buy this game, it wants your money so bad, it wants you to play it so bad, it wants to be your local friend literally bad. I'll be waiting until you get this game.… Expand
  73. Forneray
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    The result, for all the longevity of its series and the familiarity of the open-world genre, is a game that evokes feelings we haven’t known for 20 years. Not since Ocarina Of Time have we set foot in a world that seems so mind-bogglingly vast, that feels so unerringly magical, that proves so relentlessly intriguing. Plenty of games promise to let us go anywhere and do anything; few, ifThe result, for all the longevity of its series and the familiarity of the open-world genre, is a game that evokes feelings we haven’t known for 20 years. Not since Ocarina Of Time have we set foot in a world that seems so mind-bogglingly vast, that feels so unerringly magical, that proves so relentlessly intriguing. Plenty of games promise to let us go anywhere and do anything; few, if any, ever deliver on it so irresistibly. Nineteen years on, Ocarina is still held up as the high-water mark of one of gaming’s best-loved – and greatest – series. Now it may have to settle for second place.… Expand
  74. RealMido
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    What sets the open world of this game is that you look at horizon you will see a landmark so you can play without the mini-map. the climbing on every surface is very useful to explore the world. Game mechanics all open up in the first area in the game, so you can explore at your own pace. The game tends to reward you for exploration and at the same time I never felt overwhelmed by howWhat sets the open world of this game is that you look at horizon you will see a landmark so you can play without the mini-map. the climbing on every surface is very useful to explore the world. Game mechanics all open up in the first area in the game, so you can explore at your own pace. The game tends to reward you for exploration and at the same time I never felt overwhelmed by how large the world is. Must play for fans and a lovely introduction for first timers.… Expand
  75. JWIsenhour
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    I own and have played this game, and it is amazing. Nintendo has finally stolen back everything that has been stolen from them for the past 30 years. It can be whatever you make it. You can play the main story if you want, ride around lighting stuff on fire, go rock climbing, or fight bokoblins. Even just sneaking around hunting has been a joy. I've spent so much time searching out andI own and have played this game, and it is amazing. Nintendo has finally stolen back everything that has been stolen from them for the past 30 years. It can be whatever you make it. You can play the main story if you want, ride around lighting stuff on fire, go rock climbing, or fight bokoblins. Even just sneaking around hunting has been a joy. I've spent so much time searching out and completing shrines (or not and just saving them as travel points). There are so many special points, but I think my favorite part so far was jumping off a mountain, soaring down on a paraglider, and landing on a wild horse. Whatever you want to do, you can do it.

    I don't get all the complaints about frame drops, etc. I'm too old for that crap as I remember the leap from the Atari to NES to Playstation. Graphics do not make a great game, though BOTW is stunning. The bottom line is that great gameplay makes a great game. So many of the best feelings I've had playing video games have been replicated here but in a much deeper way: the sense of openness I got playing GTA 3 years ago, running around avoiding large enemies or skip traveling like in Xenoblade Chronicles, playing off of every structure like in the old Tony Hawk series, interacting with the world (and just getting lost) like in Minecraft, that feeling of exploration and loneliness from Metroid, Of course, this is all wrapped up in that awesome Zelda lore that so much of us have loved for so long.

    Like every piece of entertainment and art, this game will not be for everyone. But for some of us, this game will be the best we've ever played.    … Expand
  76. owenw218
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    This game is very enjoyable and well done for the most part.

    Pros: Feels like the original Zelda in sense of adventure, after a pretty open for an intro "intro" you're free to basically go anywhere you want. The freedom to explore, and the rewarding way they designed exploration makes for a very fun experience. The Story is good so far, but minimal in a good way. The combat is fun and    This game is very enjoyable and well done for the most part.

    Pros: Feels like the original Zelda in sense of adventure, after a pretty open for an intro "intro" you're free to basically go anywhere you want. The freedom to explore, and the rewarding way they designed exploration makes for a very fun experience. The Story is good so far, but minimal in a good way. The combat is fun and varied, and the cooking system is really fun to mess around with, but also crucial to being able to take on harder fights. The weapon system is good too, took a little getting used to, but it's fun using different weapons so frequently, and they are varied enough to provide a lot of different styles of combat.

    Cons: The frame rate does dip frequently, for a game running at 720p you would think they could hold that down better, but I understand the hardware of the wii u isn't amazing by 2017's standards, and the fact that it seems to run so consistently playable across the Wii U and the Switch is a testament to Nintendo giving us Wii U owners one last gem for our console before fading into obscurity. The Menu interface is also a bit tedious at times, as you will open a chest with a weapon in it, only to be told you don't have enough room so the chest closes, you have to open the menu, drop one of the weapons you have, reopen the chest, including the open animation, and then get the item. Those are my two legitimate complaints, this game is very enjoyable, and if you have a Wii U, this is a must own, even if you wait to get it. It runs about as well on the switch.

    It's too soon to say it's the best game ever, or one of the best games ever, it hasn't proven it has the staying power "best game ever" needs, (imo) but I can see months or years from now, having that conversation because this is Skyrim done right, in the world of Hyrule and I think most people who like open worlds and Zelda games, and everything in between will find much to enjoy here, while finding few things to really take them out of the experience.    … Expand
  77. Nijayias
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    I think that I have put enough time since picking it up to review now. It's very rare that a game I feel so excited about managed to meet and even exceed my expectations. While the layout of buttons took some learning since actions were switched from what I'm used to, after two hours I think I can say that it really works. Many will claim that Ocarina of Time was the best Zelda game, II think that I have put enough time since picking it up to review now. It's very rare that a game I feel so excited about managed to meet and even exceed my expectations. While the layout of buttons took some learning since actions were switched from what I'm used to, after two hours I think I can say that it really works. Many will claim that Ocarina of Time was the best Zelda game, I personally held Majora's Mask as my overall favorite and it got me addicted in a way only few games managed to. BOTW has achieved this very same feeling.

    With the exception of larger ones, every tree can be damaged, cut down, climbed(all of them can with this), Every bit of grass serves as help for stealth or fire spread. Thunder Storms have a positive, negative and neutral affect. Hinders climbing, benefits stealth, can be an advantage or disadvantage to you or enemies who hold anything metal. There are so many little details in this game in so many areas that I don't have room to fit all of them in this limited review.

    Now more than ever does Egorapter's sequelities on ocarina truly shine through with his criticisms that get addressed in this game and prove how much better Breath of the Wild is and stands over the best of the past. I feel like I'm actually in a wild where I have freedom which is on par or greater than how I felt about Skyrim, the sheer amount of combinations and options I have in traversing and combat truly excel this experience to a new bar for me. The Sheikah Slate really shines through with the abilities that it gives as tools you will frequently make use of in your own creative ways to solve puzzle and engage in combat. The game even makes me laugh like when I came across a bokoblin using a wooden Mop against me or another being picked up and hurled at me by a bigger enemy.

    Cooking was something I almost never did in Skyrim and yet I find myself more engaged in it here as I feel Nintendo balanced all the survival elements so well. The fact I have died over and over while learning tells that this game is not the breeze that Ocarina of Time up to Skyward Sword could tend to e. I believe this is a game that I could still die on even after playing it for so long. What little issues like frame rate drops are almost complete insignificant to matter at all. This is my new favorite Zelda game and possible in my top 5 list of my favorite games of all time. Being Zelda gets it no bonus points here, Ignoring the title entirely and focusing on it as a game on it's own is what many would call a benchmark. Well done Nintendo. You recreated my Fond Memories of Majora's Mask all over again and bigger and better than it was before.

    On top of the Great exploration elements the difficulty feels just right. As someone who loves dark souls the timing with the shield parry and dodging feels great and rewarding for stunning and leaving your foe open and reminds me of that series especially with how easy you can die. Does it reach Dark Soul's Level? Not quite but to be honest I think the level of difficult is just right for this game, it's not too punishing and is pretty fair. due to all the ways you can use the environment to your advantage and the option to flee when you feel you need to.

    The climax effect feels effective for actually making the player want to switch up clothing and makes them feel like they matter outside of cosmetic changes and the perks some give are really helpful. like for example I have a bandana that recharges the stamina meter much faster and due to how much i use it that really feels like a benefit I'll keep putting it on to use when I need to. The quests and npcs have not been bugged or plagued by any issues which is a huge relief after all of Skyrim's bugs showing that development time was put to great use for polishing.

    The fat I can choose to go about battles in creative ways also increases the replay value. For example I used stasis on an explosive barrel, I pulled out a leaf and struck it a few times sending it hurling off my platform into a treehouse-like fort of bokoblins which blew everyone of them off their feet. This was one of many examples of creativity on how I'd like to attack that I really appreciated that this game gives. The fact you can use the circle bomb and the square bomb separately at the same time and use stasis and Magnesis or any of them together one after the other can create for some great options to. I have the Wii u version as i didn't want to wait for the Switch later this year but I must say I don't feel like it's technically inferior.

    There is very few things I can think on that Nintendo course improve on with this new direction. I could give examples like allowing us to set fire to an entire tree fort with bokoblins or being able to cause mud slides with creative things on cliff sides but in the end this is merely N's first game in this new style and that's what new games are for. as for BOTW, I will be playing it for years to come.    … Expand
  78. brainpunch
    Mar 4, 2017
    9
    I love this game. It's so good that it is actually hard to find things that are bad about it. Pros: It is huge, It is absolutely gorgeous and doesn't tax the system that badly, the sound design is amazing, the story is great, and most of all the gameplay is fun and engaging (also decently difficult). Cons (take in mind that most of these are nitpicks): While the story is great, there justI love this game. It's so good that it is actually hard to find things that are bad about it. Pros: It is huge, It is absolutely gorgeous and doesn't tax the system that badly, the sound design is amazing, the story is great, and most of all the gameplay is fun and engaging (also decently difficult). Cons (take in mind that most of these are nitpicks): While the story is great, there just isn't enough of it for the sheer size of the game; there aren't that many varieties of enemy; for long periods of time, exploration begins to feel a bit monotonous (but not enough to stop playing); while the voice acting is passable, it really isn't that good (a few roles should have been recast). All in all, this is one of the best games I have ever played.… Expand
  79. NorwayGamer
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This game is a masterpiece in almost every way possible, and as near a perfect game as it possibly can get. If you have a Switch or Wii U, it doesn't matter - the game is amazing wherever you're able to play it.

    Don't miss out on one of the best games of the last two decades, and definitely do not even bother to read any review that gives this less than an 8 - those are immature fanboys    This game is a masterpiece in almost every way possible, and as near a perfect game as it possibly can get. If you have a Switch or Wii U, it doesn't matter - the game is amazing wherever you're able to play it.

    Don't miss out on one of the best games of the last two decades, and definitely do not even bother to read any review that gives this less than an 8 - those are immature fanboys trying to ruin the overall score of the user reviews.
    But the critic score speaks for itself - there's really no need to elaborate. Go buy this game now!    … Expand
  80. WEREWOLF07
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Melhor jogo criado, superando um que já era da mesma franquia...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
  81. wiipetsto
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Läuft auf der Wii U überraschend Gut. Nein wirklich es sieht genauso aus (nur geringer Auflösung) wie auf der Switch und läuft dennoch sehr gut. Einziges Problem in (Spoiler :P) Städten ist die Framerate manchmal auf 20 down. Sonst ein Super Spiel.
  82. Picciu
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Un gioco semplicemente splendido, uno Zelda che merita di essere giocato da chiunque, sia da chi non ne ha mai giocati che dagli appassionati. Scenari pazzeschi, ottima trama, soliti e solidi personaggi, belle le musiche ed i suoni dell'ambiente, incredibile la fisica degli oggetti. Consiglio a chiunque di provarlo magari approfittando di un futuro crollo del prezzo di WiiU anche perchè leUn gioco semplicemente splendido, uno Zelda che merita di essere giocato da chiunque, sia da chi non ne ha mai giocati che dagli appassionati. Scenari pazzeschi, ottima trama, soliti e solidi personaggi, belle le musiche ed i suoni dell'ambiente, incredibile la fisica degli oggetti. Consiglio a chiunque di provarlo magari approfittando di un futuro crollo del prezzo di WiiU anche perchè le differenze in termini di grafica sono quasi impercettibili rispetto alla versione Switch. CA-PO-LA-VO.RO.… Expand
  83. Linnet5
    Mar 3, 2017
    9
    My expectations were pretty high when going in to this game and so far I have not been dissappointed. The low user score right now comes mainly from trolls who want to drag the score down because they are salty fanboys over some other game that apparently is so much better (check their profiles for yourself if you don't believe me).

    I would give my experience so far a 10/10 but the    My expectations were pretty high when going in to this game and so far I have not been dissappointed. The low user score right now comes mainly from trolls who want to drag the score down because they are salty fanboys over some other game that apparently is so much better (check their profiles for yourself if you don't believe me).

    I would give my experience so far a 10/10 but the problem I have with this game is the occasional fps slowdowns that I've been experiencing especially when in villages and the game is rendering other humans. It can dip as low as below 20 fps which is really unfortunate and distracting. I am hoping for a patch to fix this if that is ever possible.    … Expand
  84. Poxus
    Mar 17, 2017
    10
    I am going to start this whole thing out by saying this game is most certainly not for everyone. And while many people appear to just be trolls, I fully respect anyone who does not like this game, because everything is subjective. That being said, after putting 80 hours into this game (with still around 25 shrines to go) I can easily say that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, hasI am going to start this whole thing out by saying this game is most certainly not for everyone. And while many people appear to just be trolls, I fully respect anyone who does not like this game, because everything is subjective. That being said, after putting 80 hours into this game (with still around 25 shrines to go) I can easily say that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, has taken over as my personal favourite game of all time.

    The first thing I loved about this game was that there was no bs. Within a minute you are fully into the game. This is something I hate about modern games, since I have an extremely low attention span. The second thing I loved is that even though the Great Plateau is meant to be a tutorial area, it doesn't feel like it in the slightest. That was another thing I dislike about modern games (especially Skyward Sword) was that they baby you too much. Not this game, and I loved every second of it. Usually I cannot stand when a game does too much hand holding or too much story/exposition. But this game understood that it should be more about the GAME then the BACKSTORY. They didn't have to tell me why I should defeat Ganon for 30 hours like in previous Zeldas, they just showed me an image of Ganon in Hyrule and that was more than enough of a motivator.

    Now I'm sure some people like more story heavy vs. game play heavy games (like Uncharted, Until Dawn, Skyward Sword), but for me personally I much enjoy as little story as possible, which is possibly why I loved this game so much. It is--not trying to sound too cliche--the game of my dreams.

    That being said, I played it on the Wii U, and had a fantastic experience. From everything I've seen the Switch version is not THAT much better and even though this game is unbelievably fun, I think you shouldn't waste the money on a Switch, between all the problems it's having and the lack of games, it makes sense to wait a year to pick it up.

    In conclusion, in my personal opinion this game is a masterclass in open-world design and in elevating the game play over the narrative. My only complaint is that I wish there was more, but that's more of a compliment than a complaint, and so I give this game a 10.    … Expand
  85. victormiguel
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    El juego es una maravilla incuestionable. Lo único que admite cierta discusión es el tema de las texturas y las rascadas de frames, pero no es algo que afecte a la jugabilidad y además es el precio a pagar por poder jugar a semejante juego en una consola como Wii U. Es el mejor juego del catálogo de la consola sin discusión. Vengo de pasarme Twilight Princess HD y Wind Waker HD y a los dosEl juego es una maravilla incuestionable. Lo único que admite cierta discusión es el tema de las texturas y las rascadas de frames, pero no es algo que afecte a la jugabilidad y además es el precio a pagar por poder jugar a semejante juego en una consola como Wii U. Es el mejor juego del catálogo de la consola sin discusión. Vengo de pasarme Twilight Princess HD y Wind Waker HD y a los dos dias de terminar el segundo me llegó Breath of the Wild. No soy jugador de sandbox ni mundos abiertos, soy un aficionado a los videojuegos de toda la vida y a Zelda, y este Breath of the Wild, tan alejado de la pauta marcada por Ocarina of Time, y de la estructura definida en A Link to the Past de mazmorras, objetos y bosses, me parece que es, no ya una vuelta a los orígines, sino simplemente el juego que siempre quisieron hacer cuando imaginaron Zelda.

    No soy muy amigo de los juegos con tiempos muertos, ni perder las horas porque con dos hijas no me sobran los momentos de coger el gamepad, pero con este Zelda nada de eso importa, porque perderse es un placer que puede llegar a ser enfermizo y además tienes toda la acción y narrativa que quieras, cuando la quieras.

    No puedo estar más contento con el juego y no entro en comparaciones de si es mejor o peor que Ocarina porque sería como comparar el Barça de Messi con el Laudrup. Es un debate esteril el de qué juego es mejor, sobre todo porque en videojuegos influye mucho la técnica y lo aprendido y se supone que se van perfeccionando las fórmulas.

    El juego merece todos los dieces que le pongan, y no porque sea perfecto, si no porque es revolucionario, emotivo, y porque es tan perfecto como se puede llegar a conseguir en Wii U.

    Me molesta la decisión de eliminar la pantalla táctil del tableto, pero la asumo como el precio a pagar para que la versión de Wii U no fuera mejor que la de Switch y eso condicionara las valoraciones.    … Expand
  86. outrunner
    Mar 3, 2017
    8
    The game has an unstable frame rate, the textures are of extremely low resolution and the lack of antializing makes everything look a bit too pixelized sometimes. Controls are tight and combat system is very fun to use, exploration can be tedious sometimes. Killing enemies using the environment is great fun! It is a very good game and certainly an improvement in the Zelda series, but hasThe game has an unstable frame rate, the textures are of extremely low resolution and the lack of antializing makes everything look a bit too pixelized sometimes. Controls are tight and combat system is very fun to use, exploration can be tedious sometimes. Killing enemies using the environment is great fun! It is a very good game and certainly an improvement in the Zelda series, but has been much overrated.… Expand
  87. grepsmcgreps
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Breath of the Wild may be the best game I have ever played. I usually hate it when people give a game a 10/10, because that implies that the game is perfect, but after putting over 40 hours into this game even though I have only owned it for 4 days, I can comfortably say this game has almost everything right.

    I was very disappointed after playing Skyward Sword (the last 3d Zelda game    Breath of the Wild may be the best game I have ever played. I usually hate it when people give a game a 10/10, because that implies that the game is perfect, but after putting over 40 hours into this game even though I have only owned it for 4 days, I can comfortably say this game has almost everything right.

    I was very disappointed after playing Skyward Sword (the last 3d Zelda game released) which threw away almost every thing I loved about the series and was afraid that this game would fail my expectations. I could not have been anymore wrong.

    The only bad thing I can think of is that the game sometimes the game has frame rate issues which is more of a problem with the hard ware rather than the game itself, but if you can look past them you'll be in for an experience that you will never forget nor ever have again

    Breath of the Wild quickly became the best game I have ever played. A title that used to belong to Metal Gear Solid 5. A game that I thought could never be topped

    If you are curious as to why the rating is low on Meta critic, it is because many people believe that Nintendo are paying for good reviews and haven't actually played the game themselves. If you are still unsure I recommend you look at some let's plays and reviews on YouTube, but remember this is a game best experienced blind    … Expand
  88. muohio
    Mar 4, 2017
    8
    Still getting into the game and will update my score as I go.

    So far, the Wii U has proven to be the biggest thing holding the game back. Between fps drops, low resolution textures and some awkward controls, I'm a little disappointed in the look and feel of the game. A lot of the open world concepts have been over used in other games and don't feel right in a Zelda game. Warping to    Still getting into the game and will update my score as I go.

    So far, the Wii U has proven to be the biggest thing holding the game back. Between fps drops, low resolution textures and some awkward controls, I'm a little disappointed in the look and feel of the game. A lot of the open world concepts have been over used in other games and don't feel right in a Zelda game. Warping to towers you climb feels too much like a Ubisoft cliche and could have been done different. The voice acting is also so minimal and poorly done that it would have been better to omit.    … Expand
  89. Gwyndolin
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    I went into BoTW with a lot of skepticism. But the game shattered it within the first hours.

    Poured 50+ hours into this game, finished the main story and a lot of side stuff, but not nearly complete. I don't think I will ever complete it but that's fine. It is the first open world game that I can put down and pick back up easily just to simply explore and marvel at its offerings. I    I went into BoTW with a lot of skepticism. But the game shattered it within the first hours.

    Poured 50+ hours into this game, finished the main story and a lot of side stuff, but not nearly complete. I don't think I will ever complete it but that's fine.
    It is the first open world game that I can put down and pick back up easily just to simply explore and marvel at its offerings.

    I recognize its weaknesses, such as the lack of music, mediocre storytelling and voice acting, and simplistic combat (with insanely easy bosses). But none of that really bothered me because exploring is just so fun in this game.
    The experience reminded me of MGSV, where I think the gameplay carries the game. In my opinion games should not be reviewed on how well rounded it is, but on how well it executes what it sets out to do.    … Expand
  90. LooTheLou
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    Ocarina of Time is argued to be the best game ever made, by many, including me. Since that was the first 3D open world game it felt so massive and free to explore, the entire game was a joy and a masterpiece. But Breath of the Wild has taken that to a new generation perfectly. This game gives you entire freedom over everything! The traditional Zelda formula is altered but for the BEST itOcarina of Time is argued to be the best game ever made, by many, including me. Since that was the first 3D open world game it felt so massive and free to explore, the entire game was a joy and a masterpiece. But Breath of the Wild has taken that to a new generation perfectly. This game gives you entire freedom over everything! The traditional Zelda formula is altered but for the BEST it could ever be! You can climb every tree, ride every horse, pick up every weapon, any material, any animals you can shoot with bows you found, do shrines at your own pace and order. The list goes on and on. Although the Wii U version is slightly less sharp than the Switch version, they do share framerate issues. The one thing that sucks on the Gamepad are the framerate issues when there is alot happening on the screen. HOWEVER: This is the best game ever made and Nintendo has produced their best product ever! BUY THIS GAME!… Expand
  91. Sweet_Reaper
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    OMG, the negative revs are just retarded. Really girls and guys? you only want a link to the past over and over again!! im **** tired of a link to the past formula, that is why twinlight princess sucks, because is just ocarine of time wanabe, Do 3 dungeons, another bunch of dungeons and kill ganon... with 0 fuking sploration, 0 fuking character development **** navi, **** midna, **** vi).OMG, the negative revs are just retarded. Really girls and guys? you only want a link to the past over and over again!! im **** tired of a link to the past formula, that is why twinlight princess sucks, because is just ocarine of time wanabe, Do 3 dungeons, another bunch of dungeons and kill ganon... with 0 fuking sploration, 0 fuking character development **** navi, **** midna, **** vi).

    ZELDA IS ABOIT EXPLORATION AND ADVENTURE.

    This game is amazing, the world is huge and full of life (and yes, we need the empty spaces, is not a thematic park like world of warcraft), the animals are wonderful, weapon system is perfect, the armor system is perfect,

    The characters... omg the characters on this game has personality, i really whant to se another game/tv series/movie with this guys. Mipha is my new waifu    … Expand
  92. thaesino
    Mar 10, 2017
    9
    To start of, I would like to clarify my score as somewhere between a 9.4 and a 9.7, depending on what the soundtrack of the game is currently playing. Yep, that's pretty much the reason I didn't give it a perfect 10; the soundtrack is so subtle on the Wii U, it may as well not exist (it just feels louder on Switch). But let's move away from comparisons; and with that, I mostly mean "FPS"To start of, I would like to clarify my score as somewhere between a 9.4 and a 9.7, depending on what the soundtrack of the game is currently playing. Yep, that's pretty much the reason I didn't give it a perfect 10; the soundtrack is so subtle on the Wii U, it may as well not exist (it just feels louder on Switch). But let's move away from comparisons; and with that, I mostly mean "FPS" whining. You will not find that here. I bought a Wii U because I like games as a form of entertainment, not a replacement of reality; I am not looking to escape reality in amazing 60fps-4K glory. So let's move on. (and if that's not a good reason for you, I respect your need to escape... this game is not for you)

    This is by far the best game on the Wii U, and wonderful "swan song" to the console. The farewell to the console reminds me of Twilight Princess on the GameCube. After Wind Waker initially disappointed some hardcore Ocarina of Time-Majora's Mask fans, Twilight Princess redeemed the light that was WW with a lot of darkness. So where does Breath of the Wild (BotW) fit between two remakes and a spin-off (Hyrule Warriors)? Perfectly after Skyward Sword.

    So then, my impressions after more than 10 hours playing, which isn't a lot for this game (think Skyrim playtimes and you'll get it):

    Soundtrack: Sweet. Tender. Subtle. For the first time, a Zelda game places its focus on environment before music, and though, for a music lover like me, it was sad.. this is actually quite in tune with games like Witcher 3 (from which it takes a few elements). Do not expect to be awed by the soundtrack unless you play with headphones.

    Story: This game is FREEer than Skyrim, and so is the story. Yes, you read that right. The open world model for this game is a combination of Skyrim and Witcher 3. Your heart containers, your equipment, your stamina, and your.... food dishes?....... are what keep you from going wherever you may please. You may want to go up to that really high peak because, heck, "throat of the world, baby!" but that's not going to happen with that thin shirt and pants, and that pot-lid-for-a-shield and rusted blade... and the baked apple you stole from that old guy. Sure... you can sneak, but when night time comes, good luck with the 172HP goblins and your little twig that does 1 damage. As with all Zelda games, there are too many sidequests to count. Oh wait... that's not what Zelda is known for. Well, looks like now, it will be. Say goodbye to a series where the only sidequests were grabbing bugs or taking frogs that could spoil to a witch living behind a village.

    Controls and AI: This can be challenging with so much going on. Thankfully, some of the cool mechanics, like stopping in midair to shoot an arrow (as seen in first preview trailer of game) and being able to fast travel at any time (ANY TIME... hear that Bethesda???) help tremendously in the fight against the darkness. I place AI in the same category because this is something not often talked about. The AI in this game is one of the most advanced I've ever seen in any open-world RPG or Adventure game. A huge part of whether you make it out alive in an encounter or not, will be based on how well you know your controls and your on-hand-equipment/abilities. That being said, at no time do the controls feel difficult/unmanageable, or like a failed experiment and excuse for selling new peripherals (looking at you Skyward Sword, with your bs MotionPlus).

    Longevity.... I'm pretty sure people who put value to what they spend money on, will be spending the rest of the year - until Christmas - switching between BotW and Horizon ZD (if they own a PS4). This game has so much going on, you begin to stop wondering how far you've gotten... and well, it doesn't tell you.

    Tips and Advice: If you do not own a Switch (or won't own one for a while) and DO own a Wii U, Purchase this game. This game, along with a handful of others, is the reason you bought a Wii U to begin with, and sighed twice for those HD remakes...

    If you own the game and have just started or not gone too far, do your best to NEVER look online for walkthrough help. This game deserves it, and you will enjoy it more. When you use walkthroughs in free-roam games, you are virtually placing your game "on rails." So what's the point?

    Last thoughts: This game is clearly a rebirth to the series, as many other franchises have been "rebirthing" (Tomb Raider, God of War, etc). Consider this game as a brand new experience, and you will love it. Look for the past in it, and you may be disappointed. It's really a matter of one simple choice: to allow yourself to be surprised by something that turned out different than you, and the rumor mill, expected.    … Expand
  93. MechSupport
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    This game is not your run-of-the-mill Zelda game, and that is really a good thing. It takes many of the conventions that started in some of the earlier games and either completely removes them or improves on them.

    First and foremost, this game gives you all the tools you need throughout the game within the first hour or so. From there, it lets you go do whatever you want. Want to follow    This game is not your run-of-the-mill Zelda game, and that is really a good thing. It takes many of the conventions that started in some of the earlier games and either completely removes them or improves on them.

    First and foremost, this game gives you all the tools you need throughout the game within the first hour or so. From there, it lets you go do whatever you want. Want to follow the main quest tracker? Go ahead. Want to find out what that giant flying thing is way off in the distance? Run for it! Want to try storming the final boss right off the bat? Sure, good luck! There is so much freedom in this game, and with only a small handful of exceptions, you can go anywhere right off the bat. Only once or twice have I found a challenge that required me to complete something in the main story first to unlock its secret.

    As for the main story, I absolutely loved it. I want to keep this review spoiler free, so I won't go into the details of the story itself, but there were times where I started tearing up and considered making my assault on the final boss before finishing the rest of the story. I loved all the main cast of characters. They each had their own personality that made them distinct, and I even appreciated the one character that got on my nerves due to their attitude towards the events of the story and towards Link himself.

    The gameplay is actually pretty unique for a Zelda game. They have improved on every aspect of combat and exploration in the series. At first, I was a little concerned that your weapons, shields, and bows all had durability, but it actually helps overall. You have to go into each fight with a strategy. You have to think about your inventory and decide whether it's worth fighting that pack of bokoblins for what could be in that chest or if you'll end up worse for wear due to the encounter. If you're skilled enough to perform some of the more advanced combat techniques (which the game will teach you if you explore enough and find the correct shrines), you can go into combat with some more confidence, as long as you know you've got weapons that will last the encounter. There's also so many small details about how Link interacts with the environment that makes everything that much more enjoyable. You have to think about what you're wearing when entering certain environments or weather conditions. Wooden items will combust in the extreme heat, and metal items will conduct electricity in thunderstorms. Enemies are also much smarter than in previous games, which in turn makes the game that much more difficult. I normally pride myself on completing Zelda games with zero deaths, especially in the titles that keep track of how many times you see the Game Over screen. In my first time through the game, which took about 30-35 hours of play over the course of the first week of release of the game, I actually lost count of how many times I died. This game is not easy, but I will argue that it is fair, and that there are no deaths that seemed to come out of nowhere. I knew that trying to climb a tower protected by super-powerful Guardians would require a good amount of skill, but I never expected to die 10 or more times trying to climb it, only to keep failing and opt to attempt it another time.

    Graphically, this game is beautiful. I absolutely love the art style of the game. While the resolution of the game is only 720p at 30 FPS, I never minded that. To me, visuals should enhance and enrich the gameplay and story, and this title does that perfectly. Each of the landscapes is beautiful and fun to explore. The shrines are a very unique style that is so completely different from the rest of the world that they really stand out. The character animations are all fun and charming. It's very clear when Link is out of his element and needs to change outfits due to the climate. It's just fun to get lost in the world and see what sorts of environments or landscapes you can find.

    This game does have some flaws, however. I've encountered a few places where I encountered some very bad framerate drops, especially in combat. These were very few and far-between, however, and I wouldn't put that against the final score. One other thing I saw was a couple of soft-locks when things did not load appropriately. This only happened twice to me, and one was actually quite funny, because a character did not load for a cutscene, and their dialog did not appear in turn, causing Link to stand around unable to do anything while the rest of the environment moved around him. A reset of the game put me back into a save about 30 seconds before the cutscene, and the character appeared appropriately this time.

    Overall, Breath of the Wild is one of my favorite games to come out in the past decade. It really brought me back to the memories I had growing up playing the original Legend of Zelda, and a return to the open format that helped inspire so many open world games we have now. This is easily a 10/10.    … Expand
  94. Jimez
    Mar 13, 2017
    8
    It has been a long wait, but it was certainly worth it. Breath of the Wild isn't like any other Zelda game, it has similarities to the original Zelda on the NES. And by that, i mean it lets you go where you want and how you want. So, if you wanted to go to the final boss right away, by all means you can. Probably would be suicidal doing that, but there are Twitch streams online ofIt has been a long wait, but it was certainly worth it. Breath of the Wild isn't like any other Zelda game, it has similarities to the original Zelda on the NES. And by that, i mean it lets you go where you want and how you want. So, if you wanted to go to the final boss right away, by all means you can. Probably would be suicidal doing that, but there are Twitch streams online of speed runs.

    Hyrule itself is massive, a vast open plain ready to be explored. It has to be one of the biggest areas of land in any Zelda game ever, it may even be bigger than other open world games.

    That's not to say the game is perfect, it does have its flaws. In the WiiU and Switch versions, frame rate can be an issue. And so can the camera at times. And, as this game was built on the WiiU, the 2nd screen is absent on the Switch version.

    If you have a WiiU, I'd get Breath of the Wild on that system. It gives the console a fond farewell, and also saves you £280. In my opinion, there is no need to get a Switch just for Zelda.    … Expand
  95. Hrboe
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    I love this game. Is it perfect? No, but its the closest thing to "perfect" any game of this genre has come. It's gorgeous, it's massive, it's full of life and secrets and those little touches that define "Nintendo polish". I can't tell you how many times I've had my jaw drop at something I accidentally stumbled upon and just went "what is that? WHAT IS THAT?!?" It's probably been overI love this game. Is it perfect? No, but its the closest thing to "perfect" any game of this genre has come. It's gorgeous, it's massive, it's full of life and secrets and those little touches that define "Nintendo polish". I can't tell you how many times I've had my jaw drop at something I accidentally stumbled upon and just went "what is that? WHAT IS THAT?!?" It's probably been over half a decade since I've felt so addicted to a game. While I would have liked more character development for the four champions, Zelda herself is more well-developed than any character in any of the previous Zelda games. Nintendo really made an amazing character with her. She's multidimensional, she has multiple character arcs, and it's all presented in such a creative way. They even give Link some character development, in a way. You would think that giving Link personality would ruin the character, since he's supposed to be the silent, "blank slate" protagonist that people project themselves onto. But once again, it's done so smartly that it does wonders for the character's likability. All-in-all, an absolutely amazing game. I look forward to seeing how Nintendo tries to top this one.… Expand
  96. ah1ddengamer
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This Game is excellent and all the negative reviews are playing Wand of Gamelon
    The Shrines can bring tonnes of fun if your a fan of the dungeons in Zelda
    You can take pictures of all the great in-game places
    Shield surf down a mountain until you succeed
    Find all the mini bosses
    Excellent combat system in that weapons break not allowing you to use the same strat over and over
    I think stamina is a great way of making sure people don't break the game from the get go
    WORLD IS HUGE
    And this game does let you go where ever you want to go with limits like for example, you can go and fight the final boss with a stick and nothing else, you will likely die and the stick will break but you can still do it
    There is also no order to the story of this game it isn't linear at all you don't even have to participate in the story of this game to win (all though I recommend participation) you can do the dungeons in any order and those who complain that this game is bad for having 4 dungeons, this is my question for you. Have you played Majoras Mask?

    I highly recommend this game and will give it a 10/10
    You should definitely get this game and experience it for yourself because that is the honest to god best way to play this game is on your own and without someone telling you where to go and what to do    … Expand
  97. Treckooxx
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Didn't like the trailers nor the game-play they showed, but when I started playing it and saw how much this game really offers I was blown away. Fun and Hard combat (which is really rare from Nintendo nowadays), Cool and unique weapon system, a GIGANTIC Map (Cant even believe this game is on Wii U) and you can really see they tried to make the graphics look good, even though the Wii UDidn't like the trailers nor the game-play they showed, but when I started playing it and saw how much this game really offers I was blown away. Fun and Hard combat (which is really rare from Nintendo nowadays), Cool and unique weapon system, a GIGANTIC Map (Cant even believe this game is on Wii U) and you can really see they tried to make the graphics look good, even though the Wii U sometimes struggles (eg. Frame dips in Towns) it really isn't enough to make you say: "wow this game runs like ****
    Another thing to add is that i have the physical copy of the game, since I have heard that the game might run a bit slower if you save it on your SD Card.    … Expand
  98. JuanpSage
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Excellent and Wonderfull... What a beautifull Zelda, The best of them all!
    Believe the Hype... The Hype is REAL!.
    Nintendo is back with all the might!
  99. LastAeon
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Beautiful, expansive and excellent design and gameplay. Zelda: Breath of the Wild is incredible. All I want to do is play it all day. The Nintendo developers are masters of their craft.
    Don't listen to the negative reviews. They are just sad PlayStation fanatics as usual.
  100. digik
    Mar 4, 2017
    8
    The game is a joy to play and the new mechanics are fun. Only issues are the constant drops in fps and the poor anti-aliasing, they are really bad. Outside of that, the game is beautiful and an amazing experience ... too bad the wii u and switch can't handle it.
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  1. Video Chums
    Apr 10, 2017
    91
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is an absolute joy to play as it's an undeniably rewarding adventure set in a deeply immersive world. Although the experience is weighed down by a few minor problems, the overall journey is one that no gamer will soon forget.
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  2. AusGamers
    Mar 28, 2017
    92
    Breath of the Wild can’t be compared to the likes of The Witcher 3 or Skyrim because it’s not trying to be those games -- it’s a Nintendo game -- and series -- all grown up. It has a lot to offer and will keep you engaged for lengthy periods of time. If you’re playing on Switch as you absolutely should be, then you can also Zelda wherever you go. It’s arguably not the best Zelda game, but damn, it might be the most polished, and the most ambitious.
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  3. DarkStation
    Mar 20, 2017
    100
    Does it have the best combat system in the world? No. Is it the best looking game out there? No. Does it have the best RPG soundtrack ever? No. Can the game make you feel like you are eight years old again? Hell yes. It certainly had that effect with me. It has been a long time since exploring, fighting, and adventuring has so consistently brought a smile to my face. Breath of the Wild is such a wonderful experience that once you play it, you will likely never look at open world games the same again.
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