The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

 Wii U
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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2573 Ratings

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  1. rieckm
    Mar 16, 2017
    10
    Absolutely amazing game. Played every console Zelda + a few others, and this absolutely blew my mind with it's quality. It's really annoying how people would sign on here to purposely give it a 0, even after not even playing the game. They probably have issues of their own, so I'll leave it at that. However this game absolutely deserves a perfect score. After beating the main quest line,Absolutely amazing game. Played every console Zelda + a few others, and this absolutely blew my mind with it's quality. It's really annoying how people would sign on here to purposely give it a 0, even after not even playing the game. They probably have issues of their own, so I'll leave it at that. However this game absolutely deserves a perfect score. After beating the main quest line, it still keeps me inspired to play, finding new things everywhere I go, some that are ok, some that are amazing, and that mystery alone keeps me going. 10/10… Expand
  2. UWGamer83
    Apr 2, 2017
    10
    By my own estimation I'm about 10-12 hours into this game and I absolutely love it! I see a lot of these Zelda traditionalists complaining:
    Link is supposed to wear green
    Link is supposed to be left handed All the dungeons are short There's no music The open world is empty The weapons break too easily To those "traditionalists" I scoff at thee! From the very beginning, the game    By my own estimation I'm about 10-12 hours into this game and I absolutely love it! I see a lot of these Zelda traditionalists complaining:
    Link is supposed to wear green
    Link is supposed to be left handed
    All the dungeons are short
    There's no music
    The open world is empty
    The weapons break too easily
    To those "traditionalists" I scoff at thee! From the very beginning, the game seems to say, "here's your sandbox, go crazy!" I feel a lot of that feeling I got when playing through Skyrim for the first time. That sheer sense of wonder and awe that the world was this expansive and chock full of stuff to collect. The combat takes some getting used to since the enemies are actually tough and the combat isn't as formulaic as in past Zelda games. Weapons can, and will break and certain enemies are capable of destroying you if you aren't careful. Even a low level Bokoblin can pose a threat if you aren't careful, that is if you don't have any sort of armor, or food to buff your stats. Speaking of food, you have to gather every ingredient you can find, because you never know what might combine to give you that diamond in the rough. The best part is, this is nothing like any open world game I've ever played. In others (Far Cry 4, GTA 5 etc.), it felt like you had the power, you owned the world. Nothing was too great a challenge because you were just too overpowered. Or in others, (the Phantom Pain) it was open, but there was no reason for it to be. That world was simply very bland. With this you are at the mercy of your environment, not the other way around. Frame rate hiccups and other problems (like a lot of these low scoring reviews) are nitpicky Overall, based on my short time with it, this is already one of my favorite games of all time! Play this on Wii U because there's no reason to spend $300+ just to play one major title. This is Nintendo's last hurrah on the Wii U, and without any doubt its best!    … Expand
  3. garyknight
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Reinventing videogaming. Incredibly genius gameplay. You can play this game as a dumb open world rpg and find it boring, but if you try to do things you think youre not allowed, you actually are crossing the border of your mind and this game is all about this border. Every player has a different experience based on what he is insterested in. Try to be smart and **** this game all over andReinventing videogaming. Incredibly genius gameplay. You can play this game as a dumb open world rpg and find it boring, but if you try to do things you think youre not allowed, you actually are crossing the border of your mind and this game is all about this border. Every player has a different experience based on what he is insterested in. Try to be smart and **** this game all over and it will allow you to do so... **** ZELDA, THIS IS GENIUS !… Expand
  4. KJosey
    Mar 19, 2017
    7
    25 hours in. It's a good game, but pretty clear that most traditional media outlets have thrown out high praise because the name on the box is "Zelda". Aesthetics are 2006-ish. Combat controls are very clunky; if you're used to PS/XBox standard controls for RPGs, then you'll struggle a bit to feel confident with BOTW's archaic controls. I'd compare it to playing Resident Evil 7, then25 hours in. It's a good game, but pretty clear that most traditional media outlets have thrown out high praise because the name on the box is "Zelda". Aesthetics are 2006-ish. Combat controls are very clunky; if you're used to PS/XBox standard controls for RPGs, then you'll struggle a bit to feel confident with BOTW's archaic controls. I'd compare it to playing Resident Evil 7, then going back to play original Resident Evil. BOTW's controls aren't *that* bad, but do command a significant adjustment period as you accidentally jump into an enemy sword swing instead of dodging right/left a few times. So far, the puzzles are pretty easy. Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask had far, far more challenging puzzles and those games are almost 20 years old.

    Exploration is fantastic. I find myself constantly wanting to check that next hill, the next ruin, that little forest up ahead...it's addictive and enticing. This is *the* selling point of the game for me. Many times I've wanted to quit for the session only to be subliminally called to explore that next spot just up ahead.

    The lack of durability of various weapons is maddening and is the worst aspect of the game. Swapping weapons every couple minutes makes combat a major annoyance. I find myself just avoiding combat if at all possible; thus, exploration becomes a bit of a walking simulator for me with minimal interaction with the game's various baddies. If you're the kind of gamer that wants to take out all the bad guys in an area (a sweeper if you will), then this game's weapons mechanics will piss you off more than once as you dutifully pick off the baddies.

    If you've played Zelda games before, this one's worth a try (on a Wii U for sure; only if you want to throw away $400 on a Zelda machine for the Switch). If you haven't played Zelda before, I'd recommend waiting for a sale or an inevitable Game of the Year Edition that'll include the various DLC Nintendo will be pumping out for it. It's a good game, but there's nothing here you haven't seen done better before in other RPGs.    … Expand
  5. ZacharyVincze
    Mar 6, 2017
    8
    Don't get me wrong, this game is amazing. Definitely something worth your money. I love the size of the world in this game, it really gets my sense of adventure going. It's wonderful, there's so many places to go. But this doesn't really feel like a Legend of Zelda game, so fans of the series may be confused.

    So although I think that this game is great, it's not for everyone.    Don't get me wrong, this game is amazing. Definitely something worth your money. I love the size of the world in this game, it really gets my sense of adventure going. It's wonderful, there's so many places to go. But this doesn't really feel like a Legend of Zelda game, so fans of the series may be confused.

    So although I think that this game is great, it's not for everyone. Another issue would be the frame rate. I can't blame the game for this though. Instead, I'll just blame it on Nintendo's low-level hardware. I'm still very impressed that this game was able to run on the Wii U the way it has been running.

    But unfortunately, there are huge frame drops when the screen is heavily populated. When you enter a village, your frame rate can take large dips from 30 to 20 real fast.

    This is a huge turn off. But it still won't turn me away from the game. Don't let the frame rate turn you away from the game either. You won't regret it. This is one of the best games I've played in a long time.    … Expand
  6. TheRebelKoala
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    A wonderful game that changes the formula up to bring a brand new experience to you. It's sheer innovation into the world building of games brings an amazing feeling that reminds you of what a game should be.
  7. Robinhio84
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    So impressed! I'm just a Nintendo guy, so I love the graphics also because it's a mix of all the previous styles. The best part of the game is that is honours it's roots. There is so much of the first game, where yur just browsing and searching around. Also I love that most creatures are bringing back lovely memories.

    One downside is the shrines, who have all the same look and feel to    So impressed! I'm just a Nintendo guy, so I love the graphics also because it's a mix of all the previous styles. The best part of the game is that is honours it's roots. There is so much of the first game, where yur just browsing and searching around. Also I love that most creatures are bringing back lovely memories.

    One downside is the shrines, who have all the same look and feel to it. Which comes across a bit repetitive. Although and 4 dungeons is not a lot, still I am a big fan. Will be playing this the weeks to come.    … Expand
  8. ejoseph
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    I absolutely love this game. I've tried so hard before to like open world games. I've played dragon age, witcher3, ffxv. I just couldn't get into them because of those boring fetch quests. This game has absolutely no boring fetch quests and I love the art style. Everyone wants realistic graphic style in games but I don't know why. When I'm playing a game I'm trying to escape reality. ThisI absolutely love this game. I've tried so hard before to like open world games. I've played dragon age, witcher3, ffxv. I just couldn't get into them because of those boring fetch quests. This game has absolutely no boring fetch quests and I love the art style. Everyone wants realistic graphic style in games but I don't know why. When I'm playing a game I'm trying to escape reality. This game is so freaking good and there's so much to do. The enemy AI and the physics of the game are top notch. I will love this game for a long long time

    3    … Expand
  9. rafrix
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Pró: Pra fechar a geração do Wii U com chave de ouro. O Hype é real! Obrigado Nintendo por esse jogo sensacional.

    Contra: O jogo apresenta algumas quedas de fps durante a jornada, porém quase nunca durante os combates, o que não interfere no andamento desse jogo maravilhoso.
  10. jjkurtz
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    BotW has been incredible so far. The world is massive, and not only that but it is extremely detailed and beautiful no matter where you go. The biggest joy I have with BotW is the crazy physics engine and the complete lack of bugs and glitches that I have come to expect with open world games. Seriously, I cannot stress enough how clean and polished this game is as I'm over 10 hours in andBotW has been incredible so far. The world is massive, and not only that but it is extremely detailed and beautiful no matter where you go. The biggest joy I have with BotW is the crazy physics engine and the complete lack of bugs and glitches that I have come to expect with open world games. Seriously, I cannot stress enough how clean and polished this game is as I'm over 10 hours in and no so much as a single bug of any kind. This feat alone deserves a 10 rating in my opinion as I have played and loved many open world games in the past, but not a single one of them comes even remotely close to the performance level BotW pulls out. The only minor gripe I have is that in areas such as dense forest, extreme weather, or large groups of enemies the frames do drop a noticeable amount. It isn't unplayable, but you will notice the drop. Given how massive and beautiful the world is with an incredible physics engine and a complete lack of bugs more than makes up for what the old Wii U hardware is lacking and I have to say the Devs did an amazing job of making this game both look gorgeous and run near flawlessly at the same time.

    Outside of that, BotW feels like a completely unique experience. It isn't quite a Zelda game of the past, but at the same time it also isn't quite an open world game that feels completely disconnected from the series either. I can't quite figure out where one stops and the other begins, which tells me that Nintendo did an excellent job of fusing Zelda with the open world genre without losing too much in the process. So far BotW is the first game in a very long time that I've had a hard time putting the control down. It feels just like The Ocarina of Time felt as a child, and BotW contains many, if not all of the tribes from The Ocarina of Time, mixed with the open world makes the game feel very nostalgic but at the same time a new experience and massive adventure.

    Speaking of adventure, I can't seem to move 10 meters without finding a new event or secret to participate in, so I have no idea what game many of these people are playing but it most certainly isn't BotW. In short, BotW is easily going to be GotY in 2017 for most outlets. It packs an incredibly polished open world adventure and fuses it perfectly with the Zelda characters we all know and love. This game has been an incredible experience and I would recommend it to anyone.    … Expand
  11. mattsoubala
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Have not played this game on wii u but on switch. **** off nintendo haters this game is masterclass. not every game has to look "real" cough uncharted 4 (who just feels like a movie with no real substance). zelda botw is just amazing in every sense of its way while story telling wise it might not fare up to recent rpgs the overall world is just AMAZING and should be EVERY CREDIT FOR ****Have not played this game on wii u but on switch. **** off nintendo haters this game is masterclass. not every game has to look "real" cough uncharted 4 (who just feels like a movie with no real substance). zelda botw is just amazing in every sense of its way while story telling wise it might not fare up to recent rpgs the overall world is just AMAZING and should be EVERY CREDIT FOR **** YOU SONY FANBOYS

    And lol at the poor excuses that sony fanboys give just to get a 0 on this game (omg bad graphics omg it beat my precious horizon zero dawn = 0 boo ho ho like gtfo) . i would probably give this game a 9.5 because of fps stutters but giving it a 10 would hope balance this undeserved score    … Expand
  12. Derpherder
    Mar 14, 2017
    5
    It was ok the durability system is crap the graphics are meh. Not a perfect game ocarina of time was still a better game i think that the game not having dungeons ruined it.
  13. faat
    Mar 16, 2017
    7
    The game itself is fantastic. Still beautiful, despite low 720p resolution. The freedom of running anywhere and doing or climbing anything is pretty cool. What tanks the score for me is performance, which is quite terrible and cannot be accepted in current state (c'mon Nintendo, you can do better!). And the last, which may be my personal copy - but it's freezing my Wii U very very often.
  14. mtlvmpr
    Jul 30, 2017
    7
    Finally completed and I must say that this was the most 7/10 game I've ever played. Going to keep this spoiler-free

    It took me a while to get hooked to the world of Link who can easily scale mountains but struggles to sprint from shop to shop. Abilities spiced it up along with easy cooking and fun traveling methods (Those sand seals were the best). But the way horses were handled was    Finally completed and I must say that this was the most 7/10 game I've ever played. Going to keep this spoiler-free

    It took me a while to get hooked to the world of Link who can easily scale mountains but struggles to sprint from shop to shop. Abilities spiced it up along with easy cooking and fun traveling methods (Those sand seals were the best). But the way horses were handled was just bizarre as you can only call your horse if it's close enough (Realistic I guess?) but you could still get the very same horse you left to 100km away if you happened to be at one of the stables (It's like 2 different people created these mechanics).

    Combat felt a bit airy every now and then but with that also a way more flexible with instant weapon switching and dedicated bow button (Infinite bombs are cool too). Boss fights also felt great (Counting out 1).

    Infinite bombs, unbreakable armor and teleporting to any shrine/tower aside the weapon durability system was terrible along with the lengthy ability cooldowns.

    Those were all things that mattered to me. Never take in just one review and call it a buy.

    PS. Curse those towers. I hope they disappear from gaming as soon as possible.

    [Only spoiler-like thing here about the ending (Probably not really ruining nor spoiling anything)]
    I didn't like the ending because I felt like it didn't offer any closure.    … Expand
  15. Borgoros
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    Breath of the Wild is just what the Zelda-series need. Free roaming ways to fight the elements, without doing it in temples. A great way to take the next step. The fight for survival and the hunt for evolvement, skills, better gear to adapt elements and enemies and bring Link's to his old self are excellent.
    The Divine Beast "temples" and many of the 100 shrines are creative and fun! It    Breath of the Wild is just what the Zelda-series need. Free roaming ways to fight the elements, without doing it in temples. A great way to take the next step. The fight for survival and the hunt for evolvement, skills, better gear to adapt elements and enemies and bring Link's to his old self are excellent.
    The Divine Beast "temples" and many of the 100 shrines are creative and fun! It brings back the good old memories of an deep, epic and wast world from when I played the older games as a boy.
    A well crafted and bold step in a new direction for this series, and I love it.    … Expand
  16. liamjason
    Sep 13, 2017
    6
    One of the most overrated games I've played in my 30+ years of gaming, which includes every Zelda title up through Majora's Mask. Controls, graphics, story, and fun factor lose their appeal quickly and I can't help wonder why the Wii U version did not make good use of the Gamepad. Maybe the game is better on Switch (less framerate issues I hear on that platform), but as the only true newOne of the most overrated games I've played in my 30+ years of gaming, which includes every Zelda title up through Majora's Mask. Controls, graphics, story, and fun factor lose their appeal quickly and I can't help wonder why the Wii U version did not make good use of the Gamepad. Maybe the game is better on Switch (less framerate issues I hear on that platform), but as the only true new Zelda game on the Wii U platform, I expected much more. I don't know why you would want to play this game over Horizon Zero Dawn or Persona 5 other than for brief nostalgia.… Expand
  17. Hyliano
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Esperadísimo juego desde 2014. He jugado más de 30 juegos en Wii U y puedo afirmar que es el mejor juego de su catálogo y, además, candidato a mejor juego del año. Espectacular.
  18. Smartant01
    Mar 9, 2017
    7
    While I haven't yet completed the game i've played around 20 hours so far, and i feel like i have a good grasp of how the game plays. Here are my thoughts. Alot of what the game does is very impressive, having a sprawling open world with meaningful places to explore. Voice acting is done well, and the lore of the game is much more fleshed out than any other Zelda title that comes toWhile I haven't yet completed the game i've played around 20 hours so far, and i feel like i have a good grasp of how the game plays. Here are my thoughts. Alot of what the game does is very impressive, having a sprawling open world with meaningful places to explore. Voice acting is done well, and the lore of the game is much more fleshed out than any other Zelda title that comes to mind. It all sums into an enjoyable game with some obvious flaws (Framerate Drops, Variety of enemies), and several other facets that are debatable as to being good or bad. Where the game disappointed me was how far of a departure it was from the franchise classics we all know and love. It essentially has no dungeons, and although there are four divine beasts - and as i'm told a final dungeon - the divine beasts can be completed in about 5-10 mins if you know what you're doing. They comprise of a handful of puzzles, with a final boss at the end, and they all have the same aesthetic. To me, these things do not equate to an actual dungeon, but more of a patch-up job of trying to incorporate a traditional zelda feel. The second problem i have with this game - and again i will concede that this is subjective - is the lack (or subtlety) of music. It felt like such an integral part of the classic games, to have these exhilarating and emotionally charged instrumental songs that were also a gameplay mechanic in addition to setting the mood. I won't go on any further, as this game is like i said a very impressive open world game - but it could have a different coat of paint and you'd never pick it as even being inspired by Zelda. I gave it a 7 because it has nothing to offer outside of being an open-word survival game, and I've sunk 50+ hours into far too many open world games to the point where another one done exceptionally well does not hold enough salt on its own. If you're anything like me this game will make you homesick to play the series' staples. But regardless, this is not worthy of a 98 on metacritic.… Expand
  19. 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
  20. DonDoug
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Jogo fantástico em todos os aspectos: gráficos, som, mecânica, física, sistema de batalha, complexidade do jogo, mundo aberto de fato (!!) e história. Quem deu nota zero é hater mesmo. Quem deu nota mediana é porque não gosta do estilo de jogo, então nem sei o que vem fazer aqui. :D
  21. Tetragrammaton
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Why are there so many trolls hating this game? Xbox and sony fanboys? This game is truly a 10. The only other game i gave a 10 to was dragon age origins.
  22. ByYuxiSs
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    The same game as Switch and goes exactly the same in a console less powerful and that can be found for a much lower price and that is technically the same.

    The game is very polished and nice so I give it a rating of 10/10
  23. Nedda
    Mar 15, 2017
    7
    story: OK
    puzzles: interesting at first, then get boring and boring...
    I love exploring ,but without a strong meaningful reason makes me feel lost. Where is the lore?
  24. Tiago_Zircon
    Mar 16, 2017
    10
    Um jogo incrível, nunca um jogo me fez ter vontade de explorar tudo desde Skyrim... mecânicas escondidas que deixam o jogo ainda melhor quando descobertas, excelente e obrigatório a todos.
  25. Reve
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    Just finished the game and I have to say, this is the first open world game that has kept me interested throughout the game and also made me want to do as much as possible wherever possible. The only downside in the game is probably the FPS issues but I don't really care if it drops sometimes, doesn't make the game any worse for me. Some say that the weapon durability is annoying and atJust finished the game and I have to say, this is the first open world game that has kept me interested throughout the game and also made me want to do as much as possible wherever possible. The only downside in the game is probably the FPS issues but I don't really care if it drops sometimes, doesn't make the game any worse for me. Some say that the weapon durability is annoying and at the beginning of the game that may be true to some extent, although I didn't really think it bothered me that much, but later in the game it gets much better.

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

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

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

    Anyways.
    If you haven't play this game, you should give it a chance, it's worth it./10    … Expand
  29. Facu_Eche
    Mar 19, 2017
    10
    El mejor juego que he jugado en mucho tiempo, no entiendo a la gente que le pone un 0, no entiendo como nintendo acerto tanto al hacer un sandbox que es un tipo de juego muy poco usado por nintendo
  30. XIAIAIAiAIAIA
    Mar 28, 2017
    6
    A beautiful game brimming with atmosphere that is brought down by it's stale mechanics, boring story and awful fanbase. Open world game where you climb towers to unlock parts of the map, get collectibles and solve childishly easy puzzles is nothing I haven't seen before. All of this was however done by Horizon Zero Dawn, but that is a better game by miles.
    However I did enjoy alot of    A beautiful game brimming with atmosphere that is brought down by it's stale mechanics, boring story and awful fanbase. Open world game where you climb towers to unlock parts of the map, get collectibles and solve childishly easy puzzles is nothing I haven't seen before. All of this was however done by Horizon Zero Dawn, but that is a better game by miles.
    However I did enjoy alot of aspects, but the cons outweighted the pros. (I was going to give it a 7 but the cancerous fanbase who send death threats to the wonderful Jim Sterling becuase he didn't give it a 10 brought it down. **** you.)    … Expand
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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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