The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

 Wii U
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  1. Crashloxx
    Jan 6, 2020
    10
    Muy weno, llore la verdad U.U
    Que gran juego weon por la cresta lo mejor que hay en Wii U
  2. NinWiidle
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Absolute must-buy for any Wii u or Switch owner, or even any gamer in general. The open-world is MASSIVE with stuff to do EVERYWHERE. Everything has purpose, and there are multiple solutions to every puzzle or obstacle the game throws at you. While the dungeons may be a tad bit weak/lacking, the rest of the game compensates SO much that this is hardly a problem.(I also wasn't really muchAbsolute must-buy for any Wii u or Switch owner, or even any gamer in general. The open-world is MASSIVE with stuff to do EVERYWHERE. Everything has purpose, and there are multiple solutions to every puzzle or obstacle the game throws at you. While the dungeons may be a tad bit weak/lacking, the rest of the game compensates SO much that this is hardly a problem.(I also wasn't really much of a dungeon guy anyway)… Expand
  3. OGRIMAZ
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    Um jogo para explorar, para degustar. Mesmo depois de terminado dá vontade de continuar jogando e vivendo neste mundo.
  4. jake17
    Nov 9, 2020
    10
    holly **** is this a good game just slightly worse graphics and frame rate and it's as they say diet god is still god.
  5. JohanKun12
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    Es un juego increíble, muy recomendable y disfrutable, me trajo muy buenos momentos
  6. LiquidSnekMGS
    Jan 4, 2021
    10
    It DEFINITELY lived up to the hype. The battle difficulty that was lacking from the other games, the completely open world map, the bazillion side quests, and many new features that make this game stellar. Nintendo lands a home run in a franchise with plenty of them already.
  7. Kaede393
    May 3, 2020
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of those games that you should play before dying. It is a masterpiece
  8. Jmart8
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Its just a masrerpiece, not only there is great quality and care in every aspect of the game but it also has that "addiction effect" where it just sucks you in until you finish it and keep wanting more. Its not perfect nonetheless, the world still felt like it needed more life to it, upgrades and certain secondary missions were repetitive and not fun, dungeons could have been longer andIts just a masrerpiece, not only there is great quality and care in every aspect of the game but it also has that "addiction effect" where it just sucks you in until you finish it and keep wanting more. Its not perfect nonetheless, the world still felt like it needed more life to it, upgrades and certain secondary missions were repetitive and not fun, dungeons could have been longer and more challenging/meaninful...nevertheless, it is a solid "must play"… Expand
  9. luisbortolaso
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Melhor jogo da existência total da matéria, anti-matéria, energia, anti-energia, de tudo ate o inimaginável, sem palavras, o ápice total dos videos games, os videos games podem se definir antes e depois de THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: BREATH OF THE WILD.
  10. Lorddoor
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    No se me ocurre de un juego mejor que este, ponderando distintos aspectos de juegos de diferentes consolas y generos, Definitivamente es asombroso!
  11. AidilRemix
    Mar 14, 2021
    10
    One of the best games ever. Not like the canon of original zelda games, but i like that.
    Just, Amazing.
    Do you have switch? Play it Do you like Zelda? Do it. I love zelda series, and this is one of the best of them. Even, botw it's too good as oot. If you don't know or played Zelda, this game will change that. This adventure game it's incredible. The size of the world it's    One of the best games ever. Not like the canon of original zelda games, but i like that.
    Just, Amazing.
    Do you have switch? Play it
    Do you like Zelda? Do it.
    I love zelda series, and this is one of the best of them.

    Even, botw it's too good as oot.
    If you don't know or played Zelda, this game will change that.
    This adventure game it's incredible. The size of the world it's amazing.
    Gameplay: 1000000000/10. Loved this.    … Expand
  12. Kemp
    Mar 8, 2021
    10
    I had never played a Zelda game before when I played this, but I had more pure fun playing this game than almost any other game I have ever played. No other game captures the feeling of adventure quite like this game. I always felt there was something different to try, somewhere new to explore, and some more fun to be had. The music, the world, and the gameplay are all incredible. The onlyI had never played a Zelda game before when I played this, but I had more pure fun playing this game than almost any other game I have ever played. No other game captures the feeling of adventure quite like this game. I always felt there was something different to try, somewhere new to explore, and some more fun to be had. The music, the world, and the gameplay are all incredible. The only complaints I have are that the story is very generic (but you don't play it for the story, really), and they really should give Zelda some more to do herself. But the game is a 10/10 because everything else is as inventive as any video game I've ever played.… Expand
  13. GamePlayer77
    Sep 19, 2020
    10
    Just amazing. One of the biggest open-world games out there, nostalgia for many, and an overwhelming amount of content. It will be forever until something else takes its spot for my favorite game of all time.
  14. BryanArturo
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I enjoyed this game a lot, the breathtaking open world that makes you want to explore, the story is good even if the way they tell it is not the best, makes you use your imagination and speculate about what happened, and the graphics are wonderful and beautiful, the dubbing is amazing.
    But what I think are the most brilliant things are the gameplay and the music, the gameplay is    I enjoyed this game a lot, the breathtaking open world that makes you want to explore, the story is good even if the way they tell it is not the best, makes you use your imagination and speculate about what happened, and the graphics are wonderful and beautiful, the dubbing is amazing.
    But what I think are the most brilliant things are the gameplay and the music, the gameplay is incredible and it has a lot of different ways to do things, and the music is beautiful and envelops you in the world.    … Expand
  15. gamejediben
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    One of the best games this generation and one of the best games in the Zelda series. Its best described as Ocarina of Time crossed with Skyrim and its just as awesome as that sounds. Easily the best game I played in 2017 and the best game I played on the Wii U. Yes I could have bought the Switch version but the game was developed for the Wii U so I figured it would play better.
  16. Uomello
    Sep 6, 2020
    10
    Above and beyond the rest in the series. The huge landscapes, as well as non-linear progression make this one stand alone in the franchise. The weapon durability, while an angst for most, adds to the challenge of the game. The rain is a huge pain for climbing, but can be used to hide your sound when sneaking. Everything has an advantage and disadvantage.
  17. AugustoLanzoni
    Oct 20, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece,
    Amazing and beautiful art direction,
    Freedom, creativity and inovation,
  18. Snefferdy
    Nov 19, 2020
    10
    This may be the best game I've ever played. It's a beautiful, magical world that you can endlessly explore and eventually find has become a new home. The moments of peace are what make this game truly special, like when you find yourself watching a sunset from the top of a mountain or when you return to your cozy house for a rest after weeks away facing challenges abroad. It'sThis may be the best game I've ever played. It's a beautiful, magical world that you can endlessly explore and eventually find has become a new home. The moments of peace are what make this game truly special, like when you find yourself watching a sunset from the top of a mountain or when you return to your cozy house for a rest after weeks away facing challenges abroad. It's heartbreaking when it's all over and you realize you no longer have any challenges providing reasons to spend time there.

    It's only flaws are those that exist across all videogames - stereotypical good vs. evil, save the damsel in distress plot, and tons of elements shamelessly stolen from the classic works of sci-fi and fantasy.    … Expand
  19. Bruceleonis
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece
  20. Freeman00
    Dec 24, 2020
    10
    Более 500 часов.. затягивает безумно.. длс ещё с десяток часов добавило
  21. Frost_Cube
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    The game starts you in the middle of this huge open world and doesn't force you to do anything with it there is no companion that is constantly nagging at you to get to a certain location. It is also surprising how much depth the game offers for a world of its size, the game is full of fun small puzzles called shrines (on top of the dungeons) and is also filled with fun
  22. Iggy41
    Mar 3, 2021
    10
    Einfach nur unglaublich! Es ist und bleibt mein Lieblings-Spiel aller Zeiten und das wird sich auch niemals ändern. Es ist nicht nur das beste Switch-Spiel, sondern vor allem das beste Spiel aller Zeiten. Außerdem ist es meiner Meinung nach das beste Spiel der Reihe und ich meine, Zelda natürlich zurecht ist die beliebteste Spielereihe aller Zeiten. An alle die eine Switch ohne Botw(BreathEinfach nur unglaublich! Es ist und bleibt mein Lieblings-Spiel aller Zeiten und das wird sich auch niemals ändern. Es ist nicht nur das beste Switch-Spiel, sondern vor allem das beste Spiel aller Zeiten. Außerdem ist es meiner Meinung nach das beste Spiel der Reihe und ich meine, Zelda natürlich zurecht ist die beliebteste Spielereihe aller Zeiten. An alle die eine Switch ohne Botw(Breath of the wild) haben: Schämt euch! Man findet auf der ganzen Welt keine Top-Liste der besten Switch-Spiele ohne Botw auf Platz 1.
    Doch wieso liebe ich dieses Spiel so sehr?
    1. Die Musik ist unfassbar gut. Und das obwohl sie nicht von Koji Kondo ist. Das schafft sonst fast kein Nintendo-Spiel. Ich liebe das Main-Theme! Aber allein der Trailer des Spiels ist unübertrieben epischer als alle Trailer (auch von Filmen), die ich je gesehen habe.
    2. Die Story und die Charaktere sind so interessant und genial! Die Story ist einfach nur herzzerreißend und so unfassbar nachvollziehbar. Man startet mit Link ohne jegliche Erinnerung in der postapokalyptischen Welt Hyrule und man erlangt langsam seine Erinnerungen zurück und erkundet die Welt. Die Charaktere sind einfach nur toll dargestellt. Die Entwicklung von Prinzessin Zelda ist super dargestellt. Die verschiedenen Dörfer und Völker sind auch witzig und interessant.
    3. Die Freiheit ist einzigartig. Es gibt kein Spiel, das so ein Open-World-Game ist wie Botw. Es gibt keine unsichtbaren Wände. Du kannst überall hin, wo du hin willst. Du kannst in jedes Haus, was wirklich einzigartig ist, denn so ein Spiel gibt es sonst nicht. Kein Open-World-Game hat wirklich keine Grenzen, außer Botw.
    4. Dann gibt es da noch die kleineren Unglaublichkeiten, die ich jetzt alle in einen Punkt packe. Es gibt 120 sogenannte Schreine, in denen man kleine Rätsel und Prüfungen absolviert, die jeweils 5-10 Minuten dauern und für die man auch eine Belohnung bekommt, die sich lohnt, wenn man alle schafft. Es gibt über 150 Sidequests, die zwar teilweise nervig sind, aber trotzdem viele Spielstunden füllen. Und dann sind da natürlich die 900 Krogs. Sie verstecken sich unter Steinen, auf Bäumen, in Teichen und vielen anderen Orten. Sie sind auch hilfreich, da man mit ihnen seine Waffentasche vergrößern kann, die Belohnung, die man kriegt, wenn man alle hat, ist aber lächerlich. Sie bringt absolut nichts. Natürlich können diese Dinge auch negativ gewertet werden, wenn man 100% schaffen will, aber eigentlich bedeutet das nur, dass es extrem viel Content gibt und das ist es wofür Botw steht. Dann kommt hinzu, dass man Pferde reiten kann, dass es viele verschiedene Kostüme mit verschiedenen Buffs gibt und dass die Waffen zerbrechen. Das könnte auch als negativ angesehen werden, was ich aber nicht finde, da man sonst die ganze Zeit nur mit seiner besten Waffe spielt und die anderen nicht braucht. So muss man überlegen, was taktisch klüger ist: Die gute Waffe zu benutzen oder eine eher schlechtere.
    Doch natürlich hat auch Botw schlechte Punkte. Der größte ist, dass der Bosskampf lächerlich einfach ist. Ohne zu Spoilern: Der Bosskampf hat zwei Phasen. Die erste ist nicht schwer, aber anspruchsvoll und die zweite kann man nur schaffen. Der Boss macht keine Attacken und du selbst musst ihn nur oft genug treffen, dann ist er down. Außerdem wurden die alten bekannten Zelda-Dungeons durch vier Titanen gestrichen, die erstens weniger sind als die Dungeons und zweitens viel leichter als die klassischen Zelda-Dungeons sind, also kein guter Ersatz. Die 120 Schreine hingegen sind wirklich eine tolle Idee, sie machen wirklich Spaß.
    Aber jedes Spiel hat so seine Macken und Fehler. Nichts desto trotz: Spielt dieses Spiel, ihr werdet es lieben und falls ihr es durchgespielt habt und es nicht mochtet, dürft ihr diese Bewertung ruhig mit "Nein" bewerten.    … Expand
  23. Soyunapersona
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    Es el mejor juego que he jugado en toda mi vida su mundo y sus ideas me han enamorado y sin duda lo recomendaría a todo el que le gusten los juegos de aventura y quiere probar un mundo abierto diferente interesante compra obligada si tienes un nintendo switch
  24. SirXyonder777
    Jun 8, 2021
    10
    A truly amazing game. If you haven't played it, play it. The world is huge, the graphics are amazing, and the story is truly spectacular. Not a console buyer though, but both the Switch and Wii U have enough good games to justify the purchase. Definitely one of the first 5 games to own on either system, but DO NOT INTRODUCE PEOPLE TO ZELDA WITH THIS GAME. This game is AMAZINGLY differentA truly amazing game. If you haven't played it, play it. The world is huge, the graphics are amazing, and the story is truly spectacular. Not a console buyer though, but both the Switch and Wii U have enough good games to justify the purchase. Definitely one of the first 5 games to own on either system, but DO NOT INTRODUCE PEOPLE TO ZELDA WITH THIS GAME. This game is AMAZINGLY different from the other games, so you'd be better off with one of the Wii games or 3DS remakes.… Expand
  25. Lordbread
    Oct 2, 2021
    10
    You can play this game for hundreds of hours and still find things to do in it. I’ve already beaten the game but it’s still fun to go on it and mess around, or start a new save file and play it again
  26. KIKE680
    Oct 21, 2021
    10
    This game is great has an incredibly beautiful world and has great dialogues and the open world in which you can do whatever you want is great and besides they don’t tell you almost nothing just kick you out and look for life
  27. Deisda
    Nov 9, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es el mejor juego no hay mucha historia en si, pero si hay mucho lore sobre los personajes lugares y razas en el sentido del gameplay es muy bueno con una gran variedad de armas juntos con unos complementos ; tienes una total libertad hasta puedes ir directo al boss i enfrentarte desnudo con tres corazones( creo que deberían mejorar los forma de puntuar porque veo comentarios que hablan bien de un juego pero tienen cero porque no se dan cuenta de lo de your score… Expand
  28. aandrade81
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    Esse jogo é magistral, praticamente um jogo único. Para quem gosta de video-game é imperdível.
  29. Flippy_PGC
    Jun 29, 2022
    10
    The best game at the moment and probably will be for a long time until part 2 comes out. I look forward to the continuation.
  30. raidare52
    Dec 2, 2021
    10
    It's a good game, I played for so long I can't feel my eyes anymore. Please help. 10/10
  31. FutureTrunks
    Dec 6, 2021
    10
    In my opinion the best game ever made
    - Huge world with many secrets
    - unique art style
    - the more skill you acquire the easier it gets
    - good lore although its not necessary to play older games
    ... I wasted to much time in this game
  32. gin_ichimaru12
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    este juego es mi vida, es lo mejor que he probado y jugado, muchas gracias nintendo
  33. Shisuboi
    Apr 29, 2022
    10
    For my it's the best all time game, the exploration is perfect and it's beautiful for a switch.
  34. Pizarrator
    Nov 4, 2022
    10
    El mejor juego de WiiU con permiso de Paper Mario Color Splash. Aun no comprendo cómo fue posible hacerlo correr en la WiiU.
  35. Gamaksi
    Jun 24, 2022
    10
    El juego perfecto de aventuras, libre y con muchos secretos, mapa bellisimo y muchas cosas que explorar
  36. Bucefalo
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    Es un placer perderse por hylure , mil cosas por hacer y infinitas posibilidades.
  37. joadson
    Jul 1, 2022
    10
    An amazing game with a magnificent open world I have more than 100 hours of this games in the Wii U version, even though it has some fps drops, the game are still wonderful
  38. Jake-Fu
    Jul 27, 2022
    10
    It's amazing!There is an unparalleled sense of freedom right now, in a word.
  39. ySallazar
    Jan 13, 2023
    10
    We never know when it will happen, but from time to time a game comes along that forces us to rethink our entire path as players. Breath of the Wild (BOTW) is one such game. Complete, thrilling, and challenging, this Legend of Zelda (LOZ) chapter has effortlessly earned its place in my heart and on my best-ever list. Once you've completed the game, down to the tiniest challenge of all dlc,We never know when it will happen, but from time to time a game comes along that forces us to rethink our entire path as players. Breath of the Wild (BOTW) is one such game. Complete, thrilling, and challenging, this Legend of Zelda (LOZ) chapter has effortlessly earned its place in my heart and on my best-ever list. Once you've completed the game, down to the tiniest challenge of all dlc, BOTW remains an experience that's always available to live. It's worth going back to the version of the kingdom of Hyrule as we go back to the garden or forest and experience it just by being there, surrounded by its atmosphere.

    What makes this game my favorite of all the amazing games in the franchise, it is your feeling of freedom that the game spends all the time.
    You can go directly to the end of the game if you want, or stay hours and hours, just looking for korok seeds.
    I just love this game, and I'm going to keep playing over and over again, because every new game is a whole new experience.    … Expand
  40. Gretibo
    Sep 18, 2022
    10
    Brutal el juego, es simplemente de lo mejor que hay, aunque flojea en los jefes de la historia, pero ya, no le he visto ningún otro defecto.
  41. ProfesionalGay
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    This game has so much beauty in it. The feeling of freedom you get is unbelivable also the content is high quality.
  42. Anthony1319
    May 7, 2023
    10
    El mejor juego de su generación no me cabe duda y a nadie le puede quedar aquí vemos que los gráficos no son importantes
  43. DanielGG91
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Era difícil imaginar encontrarme a un juego que me hiciese pensar que es mejor que Ocarina of Time. Y tras engancharme durante cientos de horas, para mí está al nivel. Quizá le faltan mazmorras pequeñas como Ocarina of Time, pero entiendo que la idea de transmitir la sensación de libertad total hace que muchos puzles estén "fuera" de mazmorras (resolviendo adivinanzas, kologs, misiones enEra difícil imaginar encontrarme a un juego que me hiciese pensar que es mejor que Ocarina of Time. Y tras engancharme durante cientos de horas, para mí está al nivel. Quizá le faltan mazmorras pequeñas como Ocarina of Time, pero entiendo que la idea de transmitir la sensación de libertad total hace que muchos puzles estén "fuera" de mazmorras (resolviendo adivinanzas, kologs, misiones en pueblitos, etc). Un juego de exploración y aventura espectacular. Una obra maestra.… Expand
  44. vamsi_a
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    In my opinion, this is simply the best open world ever made. The best compliment I can give this game is that I could have played 10+ hours a day and still felt curious and excited as ever to continue exploring it.
  45. statmatt
    Dec 30, 2022
    10
    This is the greatest game I have ever played. I have never been filled with more wonder and excitement playing a video game than I have exploring this version of Hyrule.
  46. fredijuts
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    like go swoosh fly i be happy swoosh fly beep beep swoosh fly beep beep swoosh fly beep beep
  47. SailorWaddleDee
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    I think this game is a gun because i can shoot and i hate it cause of the girl with the gun
  48. abc1234567890
    Mar 20, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. LOL, so gosh darn funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  49. ZackH25
    Jun 1, 2023
    10
    The best Zelda game of all time when it comes to open world and game mechanics(except from TOTK). The open world is huge with so much to do in it. There are so many different environments to explore from lava volcanoes to deserts to snow mountains. There are also so many items in this game as well and the outfit and weapon system are amazing. The cooking system is also a genius mechanic asThe best Zelda game of all time when it comes to open world and game mechanics(except from TOTK). The open world is huge with so much to do in it. There are so many different environments to explore from lava volcanoes to deserts to snow mountains. There are also so many items in this game as well and the outfit and weapon system are amazing. The cooking system is also a genius mechanic as well. The paraglider is also one of the most fun ways to travel in all of gaming. The story is basic but simple and finding the best weapons and the master sword is very fun. Despite the final dungeon being amazing as its essentially an open world castle with various enemies and treasures, the other dungeons and bosses are all bland- they are more puzzles rather than actual temples, which is very annoying. Shrines were fun but got tedious eventually. Overall a masterclass of a game.… Expand
  50. DanielDanks420
    Mar 25, 2023
    10
    Breath of the wild is a masterpiece and a beautiful sawnsong for the wii u, you can do anything in this game if you can come up with it. The wii u has slight frame dips but not game ruining
  51. Silvercla
    Mar 31, 2023
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece that is sure to take your breath away (pun intended).

    The world has never been more stunning or expansive. From the towering peaks of the mountains to the tranquil meadows, every inch of the game is a feast for the eyes. You'll find yourself constantly stopping to admire the beautiful landscapes and intricate designs. But what really sets Breath    This game is an absolute masterpiece that is sure to take your breath away (pun intended).

    The world has never been more stunning or expansive. From the towering peaks of the mountains to the tranquil meadows, every inch of the game is a feast for the eyes. You'll find yourself constantly stopping to admire the beautiful landscapes and intricate designs.

    But what really sets Breath of the Wild apart is the gameplay. The freedom and flexibility to tackle challenges in your own unique way is unparalleled. Want to climb to the top of a mountain to get a better view? Go for it! Want to dive into a lake and fight off aquatic monsters? You got it! With a plethora of tools and weapons at your disposal, the possibilities are endless.    … Expand
  52. Vxxid
    Apr 13, 2023
    10
    how is even possible that THE game has 8 as user score, it's just a 10.....
  53. SharonMen
    Apr 24, 2023
    10
    O jogo não é perfeito, a história principal é meio curta e tirar aquelas fotos com o Sheikah é um saco, mas esse jogo... tem simplesmente o melhor mundo aberto de todosssss, Zelda tem algo a mais... a trilha sonora... os sounds effects... tudo do jogo é mágico, essa jornada do Link que vc faz é mágica.
    Demora um pouco pra engrenar.
    MASTERPIECE
  54. Triblue
    May 21, 2023
    10
    Incroyable jeu trop bien. Il faut y joué au moins une fois dans sa vie. Le monde ouvert très cool. Les mécaniques sont sympa. On a un vrai sentiment de liberté.
  55. MrNook
    Jun 18, 2023
    10
    Breath of the Wild is the single-handedly best videogame I have ever played. This game is a bit of a mix, some elements are a bit disappointing but here are the pros and cons:

    Pros: Gameplay Replayability Memorable characters Exploration Glitches Hours you get out of Story Cons: Music Combat Dungeons So, starting with the pros: The Gameplay is some    Breath of the Wild is the single-handedly best videogame I have ever played. This game is a bit of a mix, some elements are a bit disappointing but here are the pros and cons:

    Pros:

    Gameplay

    Replayability

    Memorable characters

    Exploration

    Glitches

    Hours you get out of

    Story

    Cons:

    Music

    Combat

    Dungeons

    So, starting with the pros:

    The Gameplay is some of the best I have seen. Flying from Rito village to shield surfing down a mountain is just satisfying, the number of things to do and ways to play the game is amazing, the best I have ever seen.

    The replayability in this game is amazing, I have played through this game over and over and I am still discovering new things and finding new locations. You could play through game repeatedly and still not find so many things, The hours though...

    There are many memorable characters, the way Nintendo does this is great, from Ravioli’s Cockiness to Zelda’s Love is crazy compared to other games.

    Exploration is crazy, Breath of the Wild changed the Idea of open world, letting the player do as much of they want and getting to do finish the game when they feel like it, the world is massive compared to anything else at the time and revolutionized open world.

    The glitches in the game do not look good... But! For an open world game, it does not have many glitches compared to games like Cyberpunk, and the community only discovered the game-breaking glitches a couple of years after the game came out, if you look at them now, it does not look great but looking further it is great.

    The hours you get out of it might seem like a con to some, put a big pro to others, this game is the most addicting I have ever played, and I have hundreds of hours on it, and like I mentioned before, there is way too much to do.

    The story is good, not much compared to other Zelda games but it is overall good, the game focuses on the backstory and history of the world, being slightly barebone in the current time, but overall, solid.

    Now onto the Cons:

    The Music is horrible compared to other Zelda games, they are masterpieces, while this is just a guy playing some keyboard notes every few seconds and is boring. I really think Nintendo could have done better but they did not put the effort in.

    The combat in this game is barebones, if you use glitches this is the opposite, but the normal combat BORING. The only things you can do are normal attacks and spin attacks, that’s it. There are 3 types of weapons being Swords, Two-handed Swords, and spears, all with different fighting styles, but the combat is still boring.

    The dungeons in this game are a bit disappointing coming from Zelda, the game series is all about them. The dungeons are not Horrible, but you get 120, yes 120 bite-sized dungeons that take 5-10 minutes + 4 Big dungeons that take about 20-30 Minutes, this is disappointing for Zelda.

    Overall this is a masterpiece, end of story.    … Expand
  56. Emilio200
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
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  57. ThoughtsinChaos
    Mar 22, 2017
    9
    Particularly refreshing experience so far. I have experienced about 10 hours of gameplay and probably just as much or more time watching others stream and all having different experiences. It's not perfect in the technical department but it's just the type of Zelda I was ready for.
  58. skulls
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    While not perfect this game is excellent. The open world setting fits very well with the feel of Zelda and I quickly found myself lost in a fantasy world hunting down shrines and towers. The world is densely populated and there never feels like huge expanses of nothing. Somehow the world feels alive and everywhere you go there are glowing towers or glowing shrines to find and explore. IWhile not perfect this game is excellent. The open world setting fits very well with the feel of Zelda and I quickly found myself lost in a fantasy world hunting down shrines and towers. The world is densely populated and there never feels like huge expanses of nothing. Somehow the world feels alive and everywhere you go there are glowing towers or glowing shrines to find and explore. I always feel like I have a clear goal and even choice between multiple different goals. The combat mechanics are polished and it feels good to get a perfect parry or dodge then strike your enemies with a flurry of attacks.
    I don't like the durability on your weapons though and after killing a few enemies even the good weapons break which is frustrating. In one part I got what is basically a lightsaber and it lasted me only a single fight which didn't feel cool. I started using the garbage clubs the basic mooks drop so that I could save my good weapons for later and I think that's poor game design to force me to use garbage to fight instead of my awesome silver greatsword or lightsaber.
    I also dislike the fact that you get a special magic tablet thing right at the start but the Wii U gamepad does nothing. I know that the Wii U was a failure but it seems pretty ridicolous that a major story item would fit perfectly with the gamepad and they passed up such a great opportunity. At the very least they could have made it a map. This was the last big release for the Wii U and they didn't bother even trying to make use of the gamepad that made it unique. It is a missed opportunity they won't get again for any major releases.
    Aside from these criticisms the game is very well polished and is enjoyable to play. It is an excellent Zelda game and deserve the high praise it is receiving. I am impressed that the transition to open world was handled so well and it is not only one of the best Zelda games I've played but one of the best open world games. What I enjoy in open world games is having cool little things to do in between the big story things. When I set out in breath of the wild it is an adventure getting from point A to point B and there is so much in the world to distract me that hours flew by and I was left wanting more.
    I give this game a 9/10 because the combat, open world, and most of the gameplay are spot on and make for an exceptionally well polished experience. However it is far from a perfect game and I am dissapointed that their Wii U release didn't make full use of the gamepad and the weapon durablity system is anti fun.    … Expand
  59. EtaYorius
    Apr 22, 2019
    9
    Finally, the game that redefined Zelda! it has a bit of every modern game out there. A true masterpiece.
  60. JohnWitten
    Apr 30, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. [Portion of the Full Review]

    For such an impressive and massive exploration of game design and creation, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is truly a testament to Nintendo’s commitment to quality experiences in perhaps what is their greatest series ever. There are a few technical issues at times and yet for the life of me I can think of no other detriments to the overall experience that Breath of the Wild offers- which is truly astounding in such a large game, as the majority of even the most finely tuned experiences such as The Witcher 3 have had their fair share of dramatic bugs and glitches over the years. All things said and done, where you’re a long-time fan of the series or a newcomer altogether, if you have a Wii U or perhaps the Nintendo Switch, I implore you to give this game a whirl as it’s a truly unforgettable and worthwhile experience like none other. It’s way too soon to tell for certain, but compared to even the greatest iterations of the series, Breath of the Wild will be remembered fondly.

    Concept: Meld traditional elements of The Legend of Zelda series into a truly open world design that tasks players not only with survival but exploration for the sake of progressing through the experience.

    Graphics: It is not the gritty experience that Twilight Princess was in its more realistic art direction and yet Breath of the Wild’s design is flawless and fits perfectly with the tones present throughout the narrative.

    Sound: From nature’s call to the subtle yet fitting melodies that ramp up with each new discovery and encounter, the themes are slightly different from past soundtracks in the series and yet they work just as well.

    Playability: Forget past issues with motion control and sometimes finicky elements on the Wii and Wii U, as far as I am concerned the mechanics and controls handle better than they ever have before.

    Entertainment: Whether you choose to mix story and side elements or pursue one solely over the other, Breath of the Wild is a thrilling and compelling experience and one that you will surely remember for a long time to come.

    Replay Value: High.

    Overall Score: 9.75    … Expand
  61. curzon_dax
    May 28, 2017
    9
    I know it's hard to criticize Zelda games but if it shouldn't be really. If you love something you want it improved. And you have it improved by removing the flaws.

    Some flaws I have found that retract a point from a game that would be easily a 10/10 without them: 1. There is opportunity for excessive grinding. That is not bad per se, because it is purely optional, however, it is not    I know it's hard to criticize Zelda games but if it shouldn't be really. If you love something you want it improved. And you have it improved by removing the flaws.

    Some flaws I have found that retract a point from a game that would be easily a 10/10 without them:

    1. There is opportunity for excessive grinding. That is not bad per se, because it is purely optional, however, it is not made very clear to the player themselves that the grinding is purely optional. As a result it may take you about 40-50% of the game length at least until you realize "hey, I don't have to actually grind everything", if you are not into that kind of thing (of completism).

    2. The Z/L-Targetting system of Zeldas is still quite imperfect. Since Ocarina Of Time, it offered opportunity both to be easy to use but also to be clunky. Sadly, even in 2017 this problem has not been completely eliminated. Certain enemies might not be targeted exactly as the player intended or they may lose focus unintentionally. The optimal way to use it is to use it too delicately for its own good.

    3. The avoidance mechanic has a flaw which is not apparent at first. While technically it is flawless, it is in practice, because it depends on the animations of the actual enemies. As a result you may either misjudge how you need to dodge an attack without being necessarily your fault, or learn every animation and its response in the game by heart which is not usually fun.

    All in all the game still gets a 9 out of 10 of course. It is way better than 90%+ of games out there. But if you don't see its faults the series may devolve into being worse.    … Expand
  62. 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.
  63. GammaGaz
    Mar 21, 2017
    9
    A truly magnificent game!
    It is a delight to play and time absolutely flies by whilst doing so! (a time honoured sign that you are indeed having fun!)
    Some people seem to be 'put-off' by the semi cell shading art style, saying "It's too cartoony" For me, that's part of the Zelda charm and is better for it! The game looks absolutely gorgeous, especially in moonlit evenings and at    A truly magnificent game!
    It is a delight to play and time absolutely flies by whilst doing so! (a time honoured sign that you are indeed having fun!)
    Some people seem to be 'put-off' by the semi cell shading art style, saying "It's too cartoony"
    For me, that's part of the Zelda charm and is better for it!
    The game looks absolutely gorgeous, especially in moonlit evenings and at sunrise!
    Play BotW and your life will be all the better for it!!    … Expand
  64. Camlambelot
    Mar 6, 2022
    9
    I HATED this game the first time I played it.. and the second time.

    But then I gave it some time, really gave it a third chance and realized .. This is one of my favorite games EVER made. why? The gameplay is something that has never been experienced before. Open world? Yes, but not in the way every one else does it. The world REALLY is open to do whatever you want HOWEVER you    I HATED this game the first time I played it.. and the second time.

    But then I gave it some time, really gave it a third chance and realized ..

    This is one of my favorite games EVER made. why?

    The gameplay is something that has never been experienced before. Open world? Yes, but not in the way every one else does it. The world REALLY is open to do whatever you want HOWEVER you want. The world REALLY is FREE and OPEN and ALIVE to explore and feel like you're on a real adventure.

    If I had any gripes it would be the 4 main "dungeons" in the game aren't very unique or memorable. The only thing I would want differently in a sequel is themed, elemental, challenging dungeons and... maybe bring back some music playing?    … Expand
  65. LPDawid
    Mar 21, 2022
    9
    I was not expecting a game that will jump to my top list of favourites in times of "greedy companies" gaming, definitely something everyone should try. Only one thing prevented me from giving 10/10, no difficulty settings - game felt too easy.
  66. LuigiCuau
    Mar 30, 2017
    9
    El juego pudo ser mega épico, pero tiene sus fallos, de los mejores juegos de Wii U pero es un Zelda y al ser un Zelda se le exijo algo, no es posible que solo sean 4 mazmorras de las tradicionales y muy cortos, eso no me gusto y por otro lago Ganon deja mucho que desear, en todo el juego solo hablan de Ganon de su gran poder y llegas y no es lo que esperas, es mas ni habla, es lo únicoEl juego pudo ser mega épico, pero tiene sus fallos, de los mejores juegos de Wii U pero es un Zelda y al ser un Zelda se le exijo algo, no es posible que solo sean 4 mazmorras de las tradicionales y muy cortos, eso no me gusto y por otro lago Ganon deja mucho que desear, en todo el juego solo hablan de Ganon de su gran poder y llegas y no es lo que esperas, es mas ni habla, es lo único malo, por eso no es un juego de 10 para mi, pero de hay en fuera es hermoso, el mejor mundo abierto de todos los tiempos, graficos hermosos, una buena historia y mucha jugabilidad :) de los 5 mejores juegos de Wii U no hay duda, Nintendo lo logro nos ofrecía una experiencia nueva lo malo lo que menciono pero que te de mas de 100 horas de diversión es por algo :)… Expand
  67. Plazmatic
    Mar 14, 2017
    9
    So after playing the game over the past week and finally beating it, I think I can finally give my full opinion on this game.

    For starters, this game is about breaking traditional boundaries in the Zelda series and giving the player near endless amounts to explore, do, and find. It accomplishes this goal pretty darn well, besides some areas that felt somewhat empty, I found myself    So after playing the game over the past week and finally beating it, I think I can finally give my full opinion on this game.

    For starters, this game is about breaking traditional boundaries in the Zelda series and giving the player near endless amounts to explore, do, and find. It accomplishes this goal pretty darn well, besides some areas that felt somewhat empty, I found myself constantly sidetracked from an initial goal only to remember 30 minutes later that I had been collecting Rushrooms to deal for some cold hard rupees. Jokes aside, the expansive and detailed world has tons to do and many varying environments to explore, find items, and loot in.

    Old school fans can feel right at home with the traditional Zelda style puzzles, hidden treasures, and despite the game only having 4 "main dungeons", the 120 shrines scattered around Hyrule for players to find and solve varying puzzles using the new Runes mechanic definitely challenged my puzzle solving capabilities on some occasions.

    My few gripes about this game come from some odd gameplay choices from the developers, such as my slight problem with how fast weapons break. Despite the fact that the game throws weapons at you constantly, I personally found a few weapons I preferred and wished they could last longer on the battlefield. Another problem I had with combat was how little diversity there was in weapon attacks and animations. I felt like greatswords at least should have their own attacks instead of being lumped in a category of just "2-handed weapons" along with clubs and the like. Also I had hoped that there would be more quicktime / slo-motion attack options after a perfect dodge instead of mashing Y for a flurry strike.

    In other departments there are the frame drops that many others have mentioned which I encountered fairly frequently here on my Wii U version, but this sort of thing will bother some people more than others. Also the sound design felt empty in a lot of places, with only a few faint piano notes as background music. I know the devs said they focused on this ambient sound to accentuate the environments, but I felt like it didn't fit the gameworld in some instances. (The main game theme, however, is amazing)

    My other main gripe is a small lack of that heavy story-driven feel that gave life to many games in the series' history. Without getting into spoilers, I personally never felt too invested in the narrative since many of the cast of characters players will meet get lackluster screen time and development.

    Overall, my smallish gripes with some gameplay and story features are easily forgiven by the sheer amount of adventure and genuine fun I had exploring Hyrule, hunting and cooking meals, solving dungeons and shrines, finding treasure, collecting strong gear, and fighting tough enemies. I would easily recommend this game to any Zelda fan new or old, hardcore or casual, as it is simply a great experience.

    My score: 8.5 (rounded up to 9) / 10    … Expand
  68. UltraTektite
    Aug 23, 2019
    9
    Incredible open world, wonderful revamped combat system, great puzzle design in the shrines, good sidequests, yada yada yada. You all know all the good stuff about Breath of the Wild. Here are the reasons it's not a 10:

    - Bad story: Barely anything happens in the present; most of the cutscenes are about how Ganon came back 100 years ago and such, which makes the main quest feel boring    Incredible open world, wonderful revamped combat system, great puzzle design in the shrines, good sidequests, yada yada yada. You all know all the good stuff about Breath of the Wild. Here are the reasons it's not a 10:

    - Bad story: Barely anything happens in the present; most of the cutscenes are about how Ganon came back 100 years ago and such, which makes the main quest feel boring because everything eventful has already happened.

    - Bad dungeons: The shrines, which serve as mini dungeons of sorts, are good, but the main dungeons themselves are cramped, not that well designed, and full of handholding with no room to explore and solve puzzles for yourself. Plus all of the bosses are too similar.

    - Not enough enemy variety: Past Zelda games would have dozens of enemy types to shake things up, but Breath of the Wild has barely more than 10, not counting different varieties of the same enemy types. Fighting the same footsoldiers over and over again across the massive world gets very repeptitive, and takes the life out of the otherwise beautiful world.

    - Unbalanced: Once you reach a certain point in Breath of the Wild, the combat becomes a joke, because you have started getting better weapons, but the enemies aren't getting that much stronger, with only a few exceptions. This is one major issue that went unsolved with the nonlinearity.

    - Slowdown: The game has issues with slowdown, especially in towns (moreso in the Wii U version). It was worse at launch, but it still happens a lot nowadays.

    These are the biggest issues that popped out to me. There are other minor ones, but ultimately BotW is still a great game. Unfortunately it has issues that keep it from being a masterpiece.    … Expand
  69. vgmkyle
    Mar 3, 2017
    9
    Don't fall for the Switch hype if you don't want one... this game looks absolutely fantastic on Wii U, and it rarely dips for how good it looks. I mean it looks way better than those phony comparisons I have seen on Youtube. I'm impressed and I just saved like a million dollars cause there is NO other reason to get a Switch.
  70. Techbane
    Mar 10, 2017
    9
    People trying to tell you that the Wii U release is a somehow gimped and/or inferior version are flat-out wrong. It is possible to avoid some of the framerate drops in the Switch version by playing it in handheld mode, but they're otherwise identical.

    Some framerate issues, repeated unskippable cutscenes, overactive weapon degradation, and extremely segmented puzzle elements are the    People trying to tell you that the Wii U release is a somehow gimped and/or inferior version are flat-out wrong. It is possible to avoid some of the framerate drops in the Switch version by playing it in handheld mode, but they're otherwise identical.

    Some framerate issues, repeated unskippable cutscenes, overactive weapon degradation, and extremely segmented puzzle elements are the biggest marring points on what is otherwise probably my favourite Zelda game to date. The worst thing that can probably be said about it is that it "isn't Zelda"; which isn't completely inaccurate in terms of the structure and progression of the game. Conventional dungeons have been replaced with a series of 120 shrines, best described as puzzle rooms, which are how you upgrade your health and stamina now. Other than that, the world is yours to explore and discover at your leisure, including running dick-first into the endgame at any point that you might feel particularly masochistic. Some people evidently are not a fan of this, but personally I think it is a LONG overdue revitalization of the series, and overall a flawed masterpiece.    … Expand
  71. QuietGiant
    Mar 27, 2017
    9
    I took my time with this game and finally finished it last night, complete with all shrines and memories. While a great game, its shortcomings are too significant to receive the utmost praise.

    Its open world design is a bold step for the series. Hyrule is vast, varied, and filled with little secrets and treasures, but follows industry formula more than ardent fans would have you    I took my time with this game and finally finished it last night, complete with all shrines and memories. While a great game, its shortcomings are too significant to receive the utmost praise.

    Its open world design is a bold step for the series. Hyrule is vast, varied, and filled with little secrets and treasures, but follows industry formula more than ardent fans would have you believe, complete with watchtowers to unlock the map and outposts to clear. The survival elements are substantial and incorporation with your gear impressive, but can also be more hassle than fun when you sometimes spend nearly as much time in the menus as playing live. Speaking of hassles, there's nothing mixed about the weapon 'fragility' system, as it's been coined; it's just a pain for weapons not to last even one big battle, pause midfight to swap gear, discard prized items because there is no proper locker in the game, have to hang up and never use unique weapons if you don't want to lose them, or have no way of even maintaining weapons before they break. Combat is serviceable; there's lots of ways to play around but the meat is simple and getting a handle on your dodges and parries is all you really need.

    The puzzles, I think, suffer from quantity over quality. The shrines will keep you busy for hours but are breakable via the physics and the numerous strength trials are painfully repetitive. The koroks all over the world are fun to spot and unearth but end up recycling the same handful of tasks some hundred times each. Shrine quests are good fun but most side missions are extremely unremarkable. Completing all of any of these can eventually become a drag, and with all of these in the game the main 'dungeons' have suffered, being smaller and less memorable than past entries.

    Presentation is good but has its rough spots. At one point the visuals can dazzle with beautiful plains, rich color, lovely shading, effects, physics, and art, the next it can grate with inconsistent textures, chugging performance (I've even had 0fps spikes), and bad image quality. Sound is nice, but I've heard better. Still, it's impressive what they've been able to pack into relatively low power hardware.

    Finally, there's the storytelling, which has never been Nintendo's strong suit. Most of the story is entirely optional and must be hunted down. That could be a benefit for those who just want to play but create a very fragmented and piecemeal narrative for those interested. What little voice acting there is is mediocre. Characters run the gamut from forgettable to one dimensional to amusing, while a handful rise up to be delightful or even well written. One thing I must credit though is some of the unexpected chuckles that pop up in the dialogue menus, even from our laconic hero. Taken as a whole the story is passable.

    I've been critical, but over all, Breath of the Wild is a great game. It's vast and detailed and lots of bang for your buck, I just don't think it's quite worthy of all the perfect scores critics and consumers alike have been tripping over themselves to give it - or of being called the best Zelda game.

    P.S.: It's not as hard as some make it out to be, either.    … Expand
  72. zachary1000
    Mar 13, 2017
    9
    The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild is truly something special, as it manages to capture what makes videogames enjoyable to all different types of people from around the globe. The world is massive, with something new to see or do around every corner. There are imaginative monsters scattered throughout the beautiful land of Hyrule, some of which require unique tactics to overcome.The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild is truly something special, as it manages to capture what makes videogames enjoyable to all different types of people from around the globe. The world is massive, with something new to see or do around every corner. There are imaginative monsters scattered throughout the beautiful land of Hyrule, some of which require unique tactics to overcome. Occasionally, you will even run into an enemy base that you can conquer to obtain treasure. Next there are the shrines, which basically serve as miniature dungeons that you can find isolated across the map. The game smartly rewards you for discovering them, as you can then fast travel back to a previously registered shrine whenever you want to. Once you've completed the puzzle(s) a shrine has to offer, you are presented with a spirit orb that will allow you to increase your health or stamina after you have 4 of them. On top of that, the puzzles themselves were typically fun and inventive without too much unnecessary backtracking. On the other hand, the Temples/Divine Beasts of this game were usually pretty long, while still managing to retain the cleverness seen in the shrines. The one exception to this would have to be the Gerudo Temple, as it could be somewhat difficult to tell how your actions effected the Divine Beast itself. Not to mention that I encountered a few texture glitches here, causing me to fall inside a rock pillar on top of the Beast's back end. Another slightly frustrating quest in this game would have to be the Yiga Clan Hideout. While I liked the idea of having to sneakily distract the guards, I found it to be a bit more tedious than it should have been. The main thing was that you couldn't save your progress at all here, and since there were two rooms you had to go through, it got really annoying to have to traverse through the first portion again and again after getting caught. A simple solution would be to patch in an autosave feature that activates after the player gets through the first room, hopefully making this location a lot less repetitive than it is now. Still, these are just minor blemishes on a game that I have enjoyed almost every second of, and it's without a doubt worth every penny you'll end up spending on it.… Expand
  73. 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
  74. 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.
  75. silver_wasp
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    Overall, It's fantastic. Blends several different mechanics from some of the most successful games of the last ten years. They seem to take away the annoying parts of those games in favor of a simplified entirely enjoyable experience. The English voice acting's not great honestly, and kind of annoying. I'm surprised to see voice acting at all. There's not too much; just here and there, butOverall, It's fantastic. Blends several different mechanics from some of the most successful games of the last ten years. They seem to take away the annoying parts of those games in favor of a simplified entirely enjoyable experience. The English voice acting's not great honestly, and kind of annoying. I'm surprised to see voice acting at all. There's not too much; just here and there, but still annoying. Beautiful expansive environment with little to no loading times for most of it. Just loads the intro, when you die, dungeons, and a few other places. I'm not used to Wii U controls, I usually play PS4 or the XBO controller on Steam, so the controls feel kinda backwards to me but that's just Nintendo controls in general. I'm dying A LOT as a result of that, but that's just my not being used to it. I do wish you could chose to remap controls more than just switching the jump button. The characters have a ton of personality and life, it's awesome! I feel like I'm interacting with real people and enemies with real lives. When fighting, the reactions to what's happening in combat on the faces of the enemy are vibrant and full of personality. The game doesn't run as well as I would hope for a modern console; on Wii U I'm getting plenty of stuttering and chugging frame-rate during battles and in populated areas. The dungeons are fun, don't take forever, and are many. I love how open things are, the world feels real due to temperatures, the passage of time, plenty of variable weather, and the characters in it. The game is not really linear at all. You can follow the game from mission to mission, or go anywhere else and do whatever the hell you want. The only thing stopping you is how prepared you are. So to sum it up, I keep playing and it only ever gets better. I'm not done, but I've put in a ton of hours and feel confident in my review.

    Now, just so everyone knows; I bought this on March 3rd 2017, nobody paid me to give it my genuine feedback. I'm in my late 20's, not a fanboy teenager. I wrote this because I want to give honest feedback for people trying to decide if they want to jump in or hold of on a not insignificant purchase. I don't care and will never know if you buy it or not; but I enjoyed it and I'm sure almost anyone that plays it would.    … Expand
  76. GangsterSwedish
    Mar 5, 2017
    9
    I'll be honest. I didn't believe the hype, not one bit. I'm a 2D Zelda fan and have always preferred A Link To The Past and A Link Between Worlds far more than Ocarina, etc. I'm not a hipster by any means, I just always got lost, confused, and bored when playing 3D Zelda games.

    Nonetheless, I was a die hard Wii U fan for the little bit of time that it was relevant so I gave Breath of    I'll be honest. I didn't believe the hype, not one bit. I'm a 2D Zelda fan and have always preferred A Link To The Past and A Link Between Worlds far more than Ocarina, etc. I'm not a hipster by any means, I just always got lost, confused, and bored when playing 3D Zelda games.

    Nonetheless, I was a die hard Wii U fan for the little bit of time that it was relevant so I gave Breath of the Wild a shot, knowing that it would be the last Wii U game I'd ever buy.

    I'm absolutely stunned.

    This isn't the best game I've played this year - for me that's Watch Dogs 2 - but Breath of the Wild is definitely the first time in a long, long time that I've agreed with game critics reviews 100%. This is Zelda defined. I'm barely 10 hours into this thing and am so blown away by it that my face is numb from smiling so much. Think that sounds cheesy? Consider that I'm a 45 year old gamer from the stone age - and I'm loving every minute of this.

    Kudos Nintendo. Way to send the Wii U out with a bang - and usher in the Switch.    … Expand
  77. SOLIDSNAKEN64
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    If you are not playing this game right now there is something wrong with you! Best Zelda I have played since my personal favorite OoT. The open world is vast and full of life. So much do to and so much to search. Story is good just continuation of all other zeldas, delivered slightly different. Graphically the best zelda game I have ever seen! controls could be better but they are stillIf you are not playing this game right now there is something wrong with you! Best Zelda I have played since my personal favorite OoT. The open world is vast and full of life. So much do to and so much to search. Story is good just continuation of all other zeldas, delivered slightly different. Graphically the best zelda game I have ever seen! controls could be better but they are still good, not much has changed since the previous games. HUD could be improved not the easiest to navigate. Im playing this on the Wii U, only thing stopping me from giving this a perfect score is the frame rate drops a lot, it can be annoying especially when your not even fighting enemies just exploring. Other than I am enjoying this game immensely. Put about 15 hours in so far and have only unlocked 2 locations on the map.… Expand
  78. VirgonoShaka
    Apr 17, 2017
    9
    I would love to give this game a perfect rating and say that it is a masterpiece of the greatest order (and in many ways it is) but unfortunately, the shortcomings it has prevent me from saying that. If the rating system allowed it, I would say a 95-96 more than a 9. This game changes the legend of zelda in ways that I never expected to go, taking a page out of the Elder Scrolls andI would love to give this game a perfect rating and say that it is a masterpiece of the greatest order (and in many ways it is) but unfortunately, the shortcomings it has prevent me from saying that. If the rating system allowed it, I would say a 95-96 more than a 9. This game changes the legend of zelda in ways that I never expected to go, taking a page out of the Elder Scrolls and applying it in an excellent way to truly give us a next gen Zelda game, with many new mechanics that probably now I can't see a Zelda game without. But in this effort to truly change the game and make it new and exciting, perhaps Nintendo overplays a little bit and some of the aspects that truly define the series are not here in full. Mostly the aspects I can say that don't live up to par: the dungeons and their bosses while imaginative and interesting are not in the super memorable and complex ways of old. The music, which is a standard of quality in the series, here is just ok, and the main villain, while interesting in its design and fight. leaves a little bit to be desired in question to previous incarnations. For me, this game is an excellent one, one that any fan of zelda, nintendo, open world games, or just games in general have no excuse of not playing (even for Wii U), but there are some aspects that perhaps could have been more up to par to truly be a masterpiece like some games in this series have been in the past. I really enjoyed this one, and I believe that this is the foundation for the franchise forward (including the voice acting, that while not that good, really didn't angered me at all) and with this in place, for the next one is time to truly combine this new aspects and really go full out, a fully voiced acted game not only cutscenes, a more complex storyline with truly great and complex dungeons and bosses and music in the truly legendary standard that this series is used to.
    PS: What the hell nintendo, Why make Epona a pay up priviledge only if you have the Smash bros link amiibo, that's Capcom levels of greed.    … Expand
  79. ruod
    Apr 3, 2017
    9
    the fact that the game was originally being developed for this console makes me think that the only reason to not make use of the wii u gamepad is to not make it look better than the switch version.
    also, voice acting being only 1% of the dialogues is a let down.
    besides this, it's a very good game. not perfect but way above the average of recent releases.
  80. 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
  81. 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
  82. QuantumPelican
    Mar 5, 2017
    9
    Firstly, I'll start by addressing some complaints I've seen in negative reviews of this game:

    "There are no dungeons." Yes there are. There are 4 dungeons, accompanied by a myriad of shrines. "It's too easy/hand-holdy." I'm sort of baffled by this one, and all I can say is that is that the people saying this must not have engaged in any exploration whatsoever. A lot of the    Firstly, I'll start by addressing some complaints I've seen in negative reviews of this game:

    "There are no dungeons."
    Yes there are. There are 4 dungeons, accompanied by a myriad of shrines.

    "It's too easy/hand-holdy."
    I'm sort of baffled by this one, and all I can say is that is that the people saying this must not have engaged in any exploration whatsoever. A lot of the main-quest and areas around towns, etc. contain relatively easy puzzles and fights, but if you take the time to leave the beaten trail, you'll probably come across a fair challenge pretty quickly. Reviewers who specifically mention hand-holdiness have clearly not played nearly enough of the game to piece together an educated review.

    "The music sucks."
    A quick read through of comments in this vein shows that the actual meaning behind this criticism is that the music is different. Music plays a different role in this game than it does in previous titles. Here, it gives the game a bit of flavour and atmosphere rather than blasting the player with overt, repeating musical themes. It's fine to not like the music in this game, but it's useful to note that a thorough playthrough of this game will be far longer than the typical 20-40 hours of previous 3D Zelda titles. It's likely, given enough play time, that catchy, repetitive themes in the context of this game would end up being incredibly grating. As it is, there is a clear emphasis on the environments here and the use of music to simply enhance the mood set by the environmental sounds works extremely well (plus there are some really great musical moments where music is present).

    "There's nothing to do."
    There are over 100 shrines to discover, a bunch of sidequests if you look in the right places, over 300 unique photos to take in-game, and a number of diverse and engaging areas to explore. I'll concede that if you don't enjoy exploration, this game isn't for you.

    "It looks terrible."
    It doesn't have the best graphics on a technical level. It's low-res by modern standards, with some pop-in and frame drops, and it could do with a bit of anti-aliasing, but the game's art style stands out from its technical limitations, as was the case in The Wind Waker, and even Skyward Sword to some extent. The frame drops are a a fair complaint, however I haven't found this factor to have any effect on gameplay since they mainly occur in places with a lot of NPCs, which tend to be less timing-sensitive areas. They do occur in forested areas quite a lot, but this isn't an online FPS, and not every frame is critical in combat, to be brutally honest. It's a valid complaint, but I don't think it's a big enough issue to make this particular game less enjoyable by any significant measure.

    That's pretty much every complaint I care to cover. Now for some reasons to like this game, rather than reasons to simply not hate it.

    1. Combat/Gameplay
    The enemies in this game vary significantly in difficulty. Some are extremely easy to beat, and areas of the game that have high proportions of these enemies can begin to feel a bit too easy after a while, but what's interesting is that the combat never gets boring. The combat in this game requires a lot more strategy to deal with than in previous titles and keeps you on your feet since dodging becomes a really important aspect of swordplay. Coming off a 40 hour play-through of Twilight Princess HD, this a breath of fresh air to me as enemies have different attack styles that require adaptive strategies, unlike in Twilight Princess, and these strategies are often based around your fundamental moveset rather than gimmicky items and gameplay mechanics (I'm looking at you, Skyward Sword).
    Speaking of which, the basic controls are surprisingly deep for a game of this nature. Hours in, I was still learning new things about the controls. It could be argued that the game not teaching this to you from the outset is poor design, but in my experience, these elements are unnecessary for the progression of the game, and I'd argue that it's a plus that the early game doesn't get bogged down in tutorials or hint panels.

    2. Shrines
    The shrines can be divided into two categories: Combat and puzzles. The puzzle shrines have a wonderful amount of diversity, though they are not all particularly challenging. As stated above, the more isolated or out of the way a shrine is, the more likely it is to pose a challenge. The combat shrines are pretty homogeneous, but a lot of them pose a really great challenge, taking the aforementioned combat mechanics to their limits. Some of these shrines feel like dedicated boss arenas, and it's a lot of fun to employ all the strategies you've accumulated up to these shrines in defeating their enemies.

    3. There's a great sense of progression in this game, even without an experience or leveling system.

    4. I have reached my character limit. The game is great.    … Expand
  83. Nightscape
    Mar 10, 2017
    9
    Breath of the Wild is a great game and may even be the best Zelda game, though it is not without its faults. I would say it is the best open world game Nintendo has ever made and it is great to be able to traverse the world easily, though the mount system could have been a lot better. You will find that the horses limited motion and the inability to call them from long distances makes itBreath of the Wild is a great game and may even be the best Zelda game, though it is not without its faults. I would say it is the best open world game Nintendo has ever made and it is great to be able to traverse the world easily, though the mount system could have been a lot better. You will find that the horses limited motion and the inability to call them from long distances makes it more of a novelty than for practical use. It would have also been nice if Link could actually dive under water. But being able to climb most anything in the game and paraglide off of stuff is a great feeling that should be in more games of this type. I had to cut off a point for the WiiU’s technical problems with the game. First, Almost every time you are in a town you will experience slowdown - it is not bad but is notable. What is the most frustrating is the lack of options for the WiiU controller like in previous Zelda games on the system. It is frustrating to see you ask to put a name in for your horse but can’t use the huge tablet to write it with. Why cant I manage my items from the controller? Why is there no world map on the controller? Why can’t I write down food recipes that I make? The only thing you can do is play the game from the controller like a glorified Gameboy. I also wish there was more variation within what you do in the world. There are many different regions to explore, but you tend to do the same tasks in all of them. Find the large tower to expose the region on the map, look for shines, take out some bandit camps, rinse and repeat. It is all very fun but when you step back you do notice a lack of depth in variation. There are 100 shrines with puzzles and each are quite different and rewarding to solve. However, there is so little in the way of tutorials or guides in the game you will inevitably have go online to learn game mechanics to solves some puzzles. A small school or dojo for you to learn advance mechanics in the game would have been invaluable. Rather than dungeons, they have you solve larger puzzles with a boss at the end. Honestly, this felt weak and there should have been more difference between the shines and the dungeon replacements. However, all the complaints I have listed are pretty small. I do think they add up and take away from the experience a bit, but it is not much. I am not going to call this game perfect like most other reviewers as there are many places they can improve, but what is there is great. If you own a WiiU and enjoy Zleda and/or open-world games, do yourself a favor and pick this up, it really is a fun despite its few flaws and shortcomings.… Expand
  84. Berrlett
    Aug 21, 2018
    9
    This is simply a brilliant Zelda, the type every Zelda fan was hoping for. The world is magical and full of stories and adventures, playing it on WiiU rather than the Switch and still getting a max enjoyment out of it. I love the fighting and weapon management as well as the inventory. Worth every penny even though I got it heavily reduced for the WiiU.
  85. 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.
  86. 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
  87. AuriTriken
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    Framerate issues, and the world could be a bit more dense, but other than that, I adore this game. First game in a long time I truly felt whisked away to another world.
  88. mcdahaka
    Mar 9, 2017
    9
    La verdad es el mejor juego que eh jugado en mi vida. Una cosa es cierta no hace nada que otro juego no haya hecho pero todo lo hace de una forma maravillosa.
    El único punto negativo q yo le pude encontrar es q cuando estas en las ciudades puedes sufrir de caídas en los fps. Lo bueno es q no afecta la jugabilidad.
    Es un juego increible, desde q salió lo eh jugado sin parar y espero nunca    La verdad es el mejor juego que eh jugado en mi vida. Una cosa es cierta no hace nada que otro juego no haya hecho pero todo lo hace de una forma maravillosa.
    El único punto negativo q yo le pude encontrar es q cuando estas en las ciudades puedes sufrir de caídas en los fps. Lo bueno es q no afecta la jugabilidad.
    Es un juego increible, desde q salió lo eh jugado sin parar y espero nunca termine.
    Se lo recomiendo a cualquier persona q le gusten los videojuegos es un juego q mezcla una infinidad de géneros.
    Es un juego q nunca olvidare.    … Expand
  89. 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
  90. 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
  91. 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
  92. overboardkitty
    Mar 14, 2017
    9
    The legend of zelda breath of the wild is much different then the previous games of the series, the game overall was amazing and i enjoyed it but it was not a perfect game. I have finished this game already. WHAT I LOVED ...the big open world and exploring it while sometimes finding things that i did not expect or i thought was neat, the game takes things to a whole new level with cookingThe legend of zelda breath of the wild is much different then the previous games of the series, the game overall was amazing and i enjoyed it but it was not a perfect game. I have finished this game already. WHAT I LOVED ...the big open world and exploring it while sometimes finding things that i did not expect or i thought was neat, the game takes things to a whole new level with cooking which is very creative. there is a for the most part new variety of wildlife and some monsters, the monsters who were brought back from other zelda games were changed a bit and that was fine it still made it good. the puzzles in this game are very creative and sometimes makes you use your brain to the point you never thought you would. WHAT I DID NOT LOVE.... later throughout the game some frame rate drops started showing up in the game mostly while in combat (there was not many but sometimes they were very noticeable). Also I loved the big open world concept but at times i felt it was a little too "empty". There are more things i loved and did not like but i feel they are really not worth mentioning. OVERALL I really liked this game, it is not a perfect game but its really good. I feel that it could had used some improvements but I would recommend this game.
    Enemies: 9/10.......Overall world:7/10.....Towns:10/10.....Characters:9/10.......Shrines:9/10....Dungeons:8/10.....Final(boss) Battle:10/10.....Weapons:8/10.....Story:9/10    … Expand
  93. 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
  94. Baklavah
    Mar 15, 2017
    9
    LoZ has come a LONG way from the old NES version. I've awaited this title since it was first announced. Now that it's here, and even though I have yet to finish it, I wish to review it and give you my opinion.

    (Also apparently at least 170 millennials want the game to cater to them and make them gods. Screw your negative reviews/scores. Go play Hello Kitty Island Adventure. More your    LoZ has come a LONG way from the old NES version. I've awaited this title since it was first announced. Now that it's here, and even though I have yet to finish it, I wish to review it and give you my opinion.

    (Also apparently at least 170 millennials want the game to cater to them and make them gods. Screw your negative reviews/scores. Go play Hello Kitty Island Adventure. More your speed I think)

    Right out of the gate, Breath of the Wild wows you with its graphical fidelity and lack of knowing what the heck is going on. After some trial by fire and figuring out the basic idea of what's happened in the land of Hyrule, you get a sense of "Where do I start...?" from the world. Vast landscapes, and the ability to go literally ANYWHERE you can possibly see, are quite daunting at first. However, the thrills of adventure, discovery and the chance to test your mettle loom FAR above that overwhelming feeling of "just how big is this world?"

    From combat to exploration, Breath of the Wild has given me all kinds of fuzzies. Sure, the brittle as hell weapons are a nuisance... at first. Once you figure out where to find some decent goodies, you find yourself hoarding rusty weapons to feed to Octoroks, hunting down overworld mini-bosses and making note of enemies that drop some NICE pieces of equipment (shields, weapons, bows, arrows). Thankfully, the use of a "blood moon" respawn mechanic allows you to make good use of these. Another thing that let's you keep track of them all is the "tablet map PIN" mechanic. You can put pins to depict all kinds of things on the map! I have locations of mini-bosses pinned ALL over the place! And I still have yet to unlock the whole map!

    Once you've found yourself a direction to head in, some useful equipment and a general thirst for adventure, you find that hunting down the shrines (of which there are 120), finding all of the landmarks for your memories, conquering all of the dungeons and defeating all of the bosses rather attractive. Every conquest is more enjoyable than the last. Figuring out something's weakness and then exploiting it is a blast. Hell, even finding new ways to approach a situation are just as fun! There are MANY ways to play through the massive world. Stealth tactics and assassination of most enemies, melee (sword n board, 2-handed heavies, mid-ranged spears), ranged (many kinds of bows, tons of different types of arrows, magic rods), dodge-triggered counter-attacks, special weapon abilities, etc. You can tune your playstyle to the game's massive open world. Some things work better than others in certain situations, but for the most part you can play the way you want!

    From wrangling horses to mountain climbing to paragliding, you have MANY options for exploration. Don't wanna do the dungeons right away? No problem! Explore the WHOLE world first! Your inner completionist is twitching? BotW has you covered! Find and snapshot EVERY single creature, weapon, item in the game to add them to your compendium for more detailed information! Don't want to lose the cool new weapon you picked up? Make note of where you found it (if it wasn't from a chest) and come back to get more when everything respawns! Found some new fashion that you REALLY want but is kind of expensive? Go farm precious gems from the big stone mini-bosses and sell em to get precious rupees! You do you, when you want!

    The one thing I WILL say is that the unique weapons you get from each race can be replaced... for a rather expensive venture. I will refrain from using these weapons until I get to Hyrule Castle, so that I can use them on the way to the final boss! They have good durability and excellent attack power, but having to replace them when I'm a metric ton of hours away from the end of the game just feels silly. Them, plus the Master Sword... they only take up 5 slots total, and I currently only have 3 (MS, Zora and Goron weapons). The rest are taken up by various weapons for various situations.

    One of these days I will get to finish this game, and every step Link takes will be more exciting than the last.

    My hat goes off to you, Nintendo. You've outdone yourselves this time. I wish that the earlier weapons in the game weren't as fragile as crystal wine glasses, but whatever. That is my only gripe. As such, 9/10! Bravo!    … Expand
  95. AustinZ
    Mar 16, 2017
    9
    An amazing open world experience, but not quite the perfect game I expected.

    My expectations for Breath of the Wild were very high, as the game has received many perfect scores throughout the release period. The game does so many things right. Exploration rewards you by providing treasures or puzzles that reward you with items that further your strength as a hero. Situations that are    An amazing open world experience, but not quite the perfect game I expected.

    My expectations for Breath of the Wild were very high, as the game has received many perfect scores throughout the release period. The game does so many things right. Exploration rewards you by providing treasures or puzzles that reward you with items that further your strength as a hero. Situations that are thrown at you can be handled in a variety of ways and some of them are more creative than I would have expected. The quest system is varied and the world feels full of life and danger.

    The wide array of outfits and weapons available to you throughout the game is impressive, and finding a new weapon that you love is a good feeling.. until you realize it's going to break. Early on the weapon durability system is quite frustrating. I found myself having to resort to using whatever cheap weapon my enemies dropped and saving my good weapons for a harder enemy. Some may say this is a good thing as it challenges the player to decide when to use a certain weapon. I felt, however, that this restricted the player into using weapons that were not only bad, but also not fun to wield. Picking up a club from an enemy and using that instead of the shiny sword you just found in a shrine is not a challenge but instead a mechanic that restricts you. If you choose to use your sword on enemies who are not very strong you will end up breaking that sword and being forced to pick up their less powerful weapon. If you choose to save it for a stronger foe your going to be using sticks to hit everything until you find an enemy worth using your sword on. I will admit once you get to later stages of the game and are able to take on the games' harder enemies, you will find yourself always well equipped and shouldn't have much of an issue with finding good equipment. That said I'm a firm believer that weapon durability is not a fun mechanic and hope it doesn't make a return in further installments.

    As far as combat goes Breath of the Wild does a fantastic job of making every encounter fun. Whether you go straight at them in a man fight or you decide to get crafty with the environment, battling monsters in Hyrule has never been more fun. I do wish there were more kinds of monsters to face instead of just slight variations, but it's a complaint that doesn't make the game any less enjoyable. The game also allows you to hunt certain creatures to gather their meat that you can use for cooking. Cooking is a great mechanic added to the game and there is so many different recipes that you could write a recipe book. Speaking of which, I think a recipe book would have been a great addition to the game. It's not terribly difficult to remember the most common recipes you use, but having a place to view all the different meals you can make would be a nice thing to look at.

    The map is chock full of things to do and places to go. Classic locations such as Kakariko Village make their return and many more new locations are there to discover. Each village or town feels full of life and has plenty to do. The various characters you come across in your journey each feel different and purposeful. The story does it's job of introducing some of these characters to you, but it doesn't flesh them out as well as I would have liked. Many of the major characters in the game are voice acted and while that is a good step forward for the series, the voice acting in Breath of the Wild is not great. Some of the lines are laughable, some of the characters don't have a voice that fits, and we never get to hear Link talk. Overall the story does it's job and is not bad, but it doesn't do much service to Ganondorf or some of the other characters I would have liked to see more of.

    There's plenty more to discover in this game and I would highly recommend it to anyone who likes Zelda or open world games in general. While I don't think buying a Switch exclusively for this game is worth it to the average person, the game is definitely worth picking up if you already have a Wii U or an abundance of cash. The Wii U is the system I played the game on and it looked gorgeous. The framerate struggled at certain points and in certain areas but overall it was one of the most enjoyable gaming experiences I've had in a long time. Breath of the Wild deserves a nine out of ten for the fantastic way it brings the Zelda franchise forward, but I think the few issues I've listed keep it from being the perfect game I was hoping for.    … Expand
  96. 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
  97. camnose
    Mar 17, 2017
    9
    Just to start this off, this isn't an actual "Review" of this game. I'm simply making this as a response to those who call this game "bad". I'm just gonna say "Shut up this game is good" i'm just going to remind you that thousands of people put 4 years of their life into this game, and you're calling it bad and your main point of argument is " They made stuff different."... It's just soJust to start this off, this isn't an actual "Review" of this game. I'm simply making this as a response to those who call this game "bad". I'm just gonna say "Shut up this game is good" i'm just going to remind you that thousands of people put 4 years of their life into this game, and you're calling it bad and your main point of argument is " They made stuff different."... It's just so disrespectful to those who put years and years of their lives into this.

    just think about it before you call a game garbage and not worth playing    … Expand
  98. maximumV1OLENCE
    Mar 23, 2017
    9
    A great addition to the modern era Zelda games. The open world is vast, varied and beautiful. There really isn't much to complain about. My few minor gripes are the very quick gear degradations and the somewhat repetitive orb dungeons. Aside from that the game is near perfect. Only the insane could not enjoy this long and rewarding return to Hyrule!
  99. 80manjr
    Mar 25, 2017
    9
    If you are debating about getting this game you have too. This was the first Zelda game i've ever played in my life. From the first hour of playing it I knew that it would be one of my favorites. The music is one of my favorite parts. It always feels like the music kicks in right when you need it. I also enjoy the freedom and allowing you to choose your destination. The problem about thisIf you are debating about getting this game you have too. This was the first Zelda game i've ever played in my life. From the first hour of playing it I knew that it would be one of my favorites. The music is one of my favorite parts. It always feels like the music kicks in right when you need it. I also enjoy the freedom and allowing you to choose your destination. The problem about this is you can be up againts very tough enemies without the weapons you will need to kill them. Also the shrines are probably my least favorite part about this game. They seem like someone just spent very little time on them and the also seem like a chor to advance you character. Some shrines are also very tough for beginers like me. The combat is good once you learn how to use it. In the begining i was often losing to enemies worse them me, but after a few tip videos I was getting pretty good at it.… Expand
  100. sleepymae
    Mar 26, 2017
    9
    This game is one of the best video games I have played in a while, one of the few large open world games that I am actually interested in exploring every corner of, there is always an excitement of finding out whats over the next mountain or hill. The abilities, battle system, visuals, story and the world youre given complete freedom to explore are all top notch. I believe that NintendoThis game is one of the best video games I have played in a while, one of the few large open world games that I am actually interested in exploring every corner of, there is always an excitement of finding out whats over the next mountain or hill. The abilities, battle system, visuals, story and the world youre given complete freedom to explore are all top notch. I believe that Nintendo have pretty much set the bar for what an Open World Experience should be like.

    Although there are a vast amount of shrines which are mini dungeons I feel that the Divine Beast dungeons should have had more to them, comparing these main dungeons to previous Zelda Games I feel that they are quite empty and didnt really meet my expectation for a main dungeon. For being the games main dungeons I didnt feel much satisfaction in beating them in comparison to other Zelda games, my only other gripe with the game really is having "special" items locked behind amiibo's that you cannot obtain otherwise, Amiibo's making items easier to obtain is one thing but there should still be other (although harder) methods of getting the same items in game. That is the only reason I have given this game a 9/10 (would be 9.5), even so this game is simply a masterpiece.    … Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 13 Critic Reviews

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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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