The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2573 Ratings

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  1. Treckooxx
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Didn't like the trailers nor the game-play they showed, but when I started playing it and saw how much this game really offers I was blown away. Fun and Hard combat (which is really rare from Nintendo nowadays), Cool and unique weapon system, a GIGANTIC Map (Cant even believe this game is on Wii U) and you can really see they tried to make the graphics look good, even though the Wii UDidn't like the trailers nor the game-play they showed, but when I started playing it and saw how much this game really offers I was blown away. Fun and Hard combat (which is really rare from Nintendo nowadays), Cool and unique weapon system, a GIGANTIC Map (Cant even believe this game is on Wii U) and you can really see they tried to make the graphics look good, even though the Wii U sometimes struggles (eg. Frame dips in Towns) it really isn't enough to make you say: "wow this game runs like ****
    Another thing to add is that i have the physical copy of the game, since I have heard that the game might run a bit slower if you save it on your SD Card.    … Expand
  2. Focaccia
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    Although it may not be the best Zelda game ever made, that doesn't stop Breath of the Wild from being a masterpiece. Definitely the best game on wii u. One of the main reasons Breath of the Wild is such a good game is its uniqueness: never before in a Zelda game has there been so much exploration. I can't imagine how much time it must take to finish the game at 100%. Breath of the WildAlthough it may not be the best Zelda game ever made, that doesn't stop Breath of the Wild from being a masterpiece. Definitely the best game on wii u. One of the main reasons Breath of the Wild is such a good game is its uniqueness: never before in a Zelda game has there been so much exploration. I can't imagine how much time it must take to finish the game at 100%. Breath of the Wild also borrows many things from Skyward Sword (which is definitely a good thing, because Skyward Sword did everything right!): the stamina bar, the shields that break, upgradable items, the temple of time with the statue of the goddess... I won't say anymore to avoid spoilers. Breath of the Wild is definitely the hardest Zelda game, you are going to die A LOT! I have waited for this game ever since the e3 2014 when they showed its first trailer, and I haven't been disappointed!… Expand
  3. Leoalwes
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Perfeito descreve esse jogo. Open world perfeito, sem lugares mortos. História maravilhosa, roteiro bem construído, elementos diversos, grande quantidade de itens, armas, trajes e outros, sistema de batalha sensacional. Design equilibrado e gostoso de ver!
  4. Byakuya
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Absolutely amazing Zelda game! Lush colorful visuals with a huge area to explore with harsh weather changes. The music score really suits the game and satisfies all Zelda fans. Such detail and heart has gone into this game and honestly I've never played anything as good as this in a LONG time! If you are an actual gamer and not some kid who plays nothing but COD then you will love thisAbsolutely amazing Zelda game! Lush colorful visuals with a huge area to explore with harsh weather changes. The music score really suits the game and satisfies all Zelda fans. Such detail and heart has gone into this game and honestly I've never played anything as good as this in a LONG time! If you are an actual gamer and not some kid who plays nothing but COD then you will love this game! I have 22 years of experience with games. This game easily deserves a 10 as you don't see games like this very often.… Expand
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. Kamiyasi
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. The combat is deep, the world is a joy to explore, and every little discovery feels like magic. Breath of the Wild makes me feel like I'm on a grand adventure more than any other game, and the durability mechanics really make me feel like I'm becoming a stronger and more skilled adventurer with every enemy encounter, every secret discovered, andOne of the best games I have ever played. The combat is deep, the world is a joy to explore, and every little discovery feels like magic. Breath of the Wild makes me feel like I'm on a grand adventure more than any other game, and the durability mechanics really make me feel like I'm becoming a stronger and more skilled adventurer with every enemy encounter, every secret discovered, and every part of the map traversed.… Expand
  8. 8bitspower
    Mar 18, 2017
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played, soundtrack, physics, art direction, graphics, story, storytelling, is all excellent, Nintendo made a masterpiece, congratulations to Zelda.
  9. jongabr
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    Believe the hype. I was skeptical at first, seeing so many 10s and 100s given out to this game. I went blindly into Breath of the Wild knowing nothing about it except for the main trailer of the game. Hours into the game I can only agree: this game is a masterpiece.

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

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

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

    By: Sadlkusama

    I agree with he    … Expand
  10. MasterOfGaming2
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. This game will change your life, and how you look at video games forever. The Nintendo magic is here in full force, and they've outdone themselves, and truly cemented themselves as the greatest developer of all time.

    Perfection.
  11. sincred
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    the best game of the year. (the best game of the year) An absolute masterpiece. This game will change your life, and how you look at video games forever. The Nintendo magic is here in full force, and they've outdone themselves, and truly cemented themselves as the greatest developer of all time.
  12. AlbertoRey
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    El mismo juego que Switch y va exactamente igual en una consola menos potente y que se puede encontrar por un precio bastante inferior y que tecnicamente es lo mismo
  13. Picciu
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Un gioco semplicemente splendido, uno Zelda che merita di essere giocato da chiunque, sia da chi non ne ha mai giocati che dagli appassionati. Scenari pazzeschi, ottima trama, soliti e solidi personaggi, belle le musiche ed i suoni dell'ambiente, incredibile la fisica degli oggetti. Consiglio a chiunque di provarlo magari approfittando di un futuro crollo del prezzo di WiiU anche perchè leUn gioco semplicemente splendido, uno Zelda che merita di essere giocato da chiunque, sia da chi non ne ha mai giocati che dagli appassionati. Scenari pazzeschi, ottima trama, soliti e solidi personaggi, belle le musiche ed i suoni dell'ambiente, incredibile la fisica degli oggetti. Consiglio a chiunque di provarlo magari approfittando di un futuro crollo del prezzo di WiiU anche perchè le differenze in termini di grafica sono quasi impercettibili rispetto alla versione Switch. CA-PO-LA-VO.RO.… Expand
  14. super_flatman
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Vengo a darle un 10 porque todos los sonyers vienen a tirar mierda llena de envidia.
    En cualquier caso estuve jugando la version de Wii U y es una maravilla, lo dice alguien que nisiquiera es un fan de esta saga.
  15. exsoul01
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    An absolutely incredible game, it gives me the same awe and wonder that I felt years ago when I first played ocarina of time. The only thing that can be annoying sometimes is the occasional drop in fps but those are few and far between.
  16. bossfred
    Apr 23, 2017
    10
    Jogo perfeito, mundo imenso e cheio de segredos, sempre fui fã da franquia e ja tinha passado da hora de atualizar as mecânicas do game. Nintendo esta perdoada pelos atrasos na entrega, o game é incrível em todos os aspectos!
  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. AnnaTheWolfLady
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    It´s very good for a Wii U game, people are hating on it for stupid reasons that don´t even have **** to do with the game itself, I really like what Nintendo did with BOTW, it feels so good and it is fun to play, hope to see more great games like this one on the switch
  19. IronTriforce3
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    Best video game I have ever played. This games biggest hook is it's exploration, as Hyrule is massive and completely able to explore from the start! Nintendo expertly used many tactics to give incentive for the player to run about for hours upon hours. Within this world there is something for everyone. 120 different shrines make up for the lack of traditional dungeons and off some of theBest video game I have ever played. This games biggest hook is it's exploration, as Hyrule is massive and completely able to explore from the start! Nintendo expertly used many tactics to give incentive for the player to run about for hours upon hours. Within this world there is something for everyone. 120 different shrines make up for the lack of traditional dungeons and off some of the most thought out puzzles yet. Combat is simple but satisfying. After playing many modern RPG games it is a relief to say that I go into battles not looking to gain experience and instead just trying to have fun! The graphics and art style are beautiful and the occasional 5 frame drop never ruins the experience enough to be a sin. The music while is not as epic as before, serves it's purpose and fits the tone of the game perfectly. The main quest is mostly the same, but almost every character in this game is likable and worth caring for even if the voice-acting is average at best. There is so much to do in this game and after playing 80 hours, I can say I will easily spend 100 more exploring it's vast open-world and uncovering many secrets.… Expand
  20. AlanPereda
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    I Really like this version so much The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the wild look very similar in Wii U and Nintendo Switch but this version of the game have some drops of Frame Rate but that does not mean that the game is not enjoyable. I really enjoy this version is a great way to bid farewell to Wii U if you have this console I recommend this version.
  21. 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
  22. DrowningFish
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Even though I've only played the game for around 30 minutes, I must say I am just blown away right now. Nintendo obviously put a lot of time into crafting the world. It just feels alive and completely immerses me. The art style makes the game look like some amazing painting. Don't listen to the salty haters and believe the hype.
  23. Pablodark
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    El juego es increíble. Los gráficos son preciosos, lo nunca visto. La innovación es increíble. Sin duda es el mejor juego de la historia. Posiblemente,es mejor que el maravilloso Ocarina Of Time
  24. DevilBlackDeath
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    Was skeptical with trailers and gameplay, still got the game because I'm a fan of Zelda and good open world (you know, not that generalized **** we're getting everyday now, for example in MGS5) and I as thus I was still hoping for the game to be good.

    Well it's not good. It's stellar. It's undoubtedly the best open world to date. The game gives a degree of freedom that no game, retro,    Was skeptical with trailers and gameplay, still got the game because I'm a fan of Zelda and good open world (you know, not that generalized **** we're getting everyday now, for example in MGS5) and I as thus I was still hoping for the game to be good.

    Well it's not good. It's stellar. It's undoubtedly the best open world to date. The game gives a degree of freedom that no game, retro, modern, AAA or indie has ever given yet. You can do anything, in any order. Most signature possibilities of the serie (legendary items, important characters) live alongside more modern ARPG features (equipments and armor, choice when levelling up, "respec) but they're not given out to you in an easy to access menu or displayed obviously on the map and available in every city. No you get to explore a huge world that's living and get these features as you discover the world. The weapons you get are gradually better through probably a pretty smart system that's nearly invisible (honestly, it's mostly just you taking on more dangerous enemies with better drops.

    And it all works logically. Cooking is logical and often yields the results you expect once you understand how it works, enemies ALWAYS drop their equipment, it's not random, the physic system is absolutely wonderful.

    The story, while not overly present, is more than decent, decent enough for a Zelda game. And let's face it, it had to be quite absent and in the background. That's the only way so much freedom could work. You wouldn't be wandering the world for tens of hours without accomplishing a single quest line if you had any primary quest to follow with a single target to go to. Most completionists end up still doing the main quests before anything else in ARPGs. Doing this prevents this. You are greeted soon enough by the very main quest, but the game openly tells you "go in this place OR this place OR this place OR this place". And even if you don't plan on doing any wandering first, you will most probably end up doing some anyway.

    So yes, yes the game deserves a 10. For giving the biggest freedom a game ever has, one of the most actually lively world, and one that will not be equaled before probably the next mainline Zelda (I still hope "secondary" Zelda will keep the standard pattern with maybe some inspiration from BotW, and mainline go the BotW with enhancements, if that's even possible).

    Yeah the game is not the future super realistic PBR game, but seriously, if you play video games for the fun of it, who cares ? To be honest, realistic graphics are getting really dull by now. When I play games like this Zelda I almost have a hard time going back to realistic or pseudo realistic looking games because of how awfully bland that looks.    … Expand
  25. 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
  26. llama01
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Easily the best Zelda game ever made, and maybe even the best game of all time, full stop. Nothing on other next gen consoles comes close, this just blows it all away. Best story, best gameplay, best graphics. Only issue is a tiny bit of slowdown but doesn't affect the game too much. Brilliant.
  27. raploz
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Besides some frame-drop issues, this game is a absolute masterpiece. It's full of quests and the exploration is amazing. It gives you the freedom to explore everything, and you can interact with almost anything: cut a tree to make a bridge, get resources, make food, use rocks to collide with explosives and kill enemies, get their weapons, use magnets to solve puzzles, create ice to makeBesides some frame-drop issues, this game is a absolute masterpiece. It's full of quests and the exploration is amazing. It gives you the freedom to explore everything, and you can interact with almost anything: cut a tree to make a bridge, get resources, make food, use rocks to collide with explosives and kill enemies, get their weapons, use magnets to solve puzzles, create ice to make platforms, etc. Besides that, you gotta make some strategies, because there's not a lot of resources or weapons you can carry. Sometimes you find yourself fighting an enemy and you run out of weapons or food, so you gotta manage your resources very carefully. You really forget about time when you're playing it, it's fun and break some of Zelda conventions in a good way.… Expand
  28. 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
  29. sam23
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Its a wonderful game. Honors the very first game, the story and mythos of the franchise.
    And has the same aspect and performance of the Switch version
  30. Panzidane
    Mar 16, 2017
    10
    Tive aqui a mesma experiência que tive no Switch. Simplesmente sensacional. O jogo é muito bem ambientado e te faz querer explorar tudo, nada vem fácil, O único problema dessa versão é a instabilidade de frames, que com certeza será atualizada em breve.
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Universal acclaim - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
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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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