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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  3. Negative: 330 out of 2573
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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. Kakarotto
    Jan 16, 2020
    9
    Juegazo q hace q pasen las horas volando sin q te des cuenta,me alegra mucho q wiiu acabe su ciclo con esta verdadera obra de arte.
  4. OGRIMAZ
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    Um jogo para explorar, para degustar. Mesmo depois de terminado dá vontade de continuar jogando e vivendo neste mundo.
  5. 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.
  6. Mithrandirkun
    Apr 8, 2020
    9
    Uno de los mejores juegos de la saga The Legend of Zelda. Su mundo es rico y muy vivo, sus gráficos y estílo artistico maravilloso. Muy buena duración, história y contenido.
  7. person32123
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    Even though I suggest getting this game on the Nintendo switch, it is also good on the Wii u.

    This game is amazing and has also most infinite replay ability. This game is really fun and is one of the best games on both the wii u and the Nintendo switch.
  8. JohanKun12
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    Es un juego increíble, muy recomendable y disfrutable, me trajo muy buenos momentos
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. Ganondorf767
    May 12, 2020
    8
    I love this game and how open the world it is, however I few complaints that don't make it a 10/10. namely the story. The story had so much potential were in a post-apocalyptic Hyrule where Ganon has gotten super close to winning but a lot of the potential is wasted for example the four champions. In the memories, you find throughout the game The champions are just sitting around talking.I love this game and how open the world it is, however I few complaints that don't make it a 10/10. namely the story. The story had so much potential were in a post-apocalyptic Hyrule where Ganon has gotten super close to winning but a lot of the potential is wasted for example the four champions. In the memories, you find throughout the game The champions are just sitting around talking. I want to see really how awsome these champions are. I will say that I love Princess Zelda's development in this game is fantastic it really made me care about her as a character. Also, stuff like the shrines and the divine beasts are quite easy. If Nintendo focused a bit more on story in this game this would be a 10/10 game for me. I really hope the sequel will have a bit more emphasis on story… Expand
  12. 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
  13. 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!
  14. 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
  15. crazygamer7477
    Jul 4, 2020
    9
    I got this game having never played a Legend of Zelda game before. I loved it. I have played more than 300 hours of it. It was what got me into the Legend of Zelda franchise. It's just amazing. People who think Super Mario Odyssey is better clearly have never played Breath of the Wild.
  16. 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.
  17. KOMC
    Feb 26, 2023
    8
    a revolutionary entry for Zelda series!
    come with decent open world and fun physic engine!
    the one whole big dungeon is huge improvement over old dungeon which needs loading for each rooms! the open world is huge and beautiful with nice music! but it did missed in many important areas, too much repetitive small dungeons, too less enemy types, only 5 not well designed big bosses, big    a revolutionary entry for Zelda series!
    come with decent open world and fun physic engine!
    the one whole big dungeon is huge improvement over old dungeon which needs loading for each rooms!
    the open world is huge and beautiful with nice music!
    but it did missed in many important areas, too much repetitive small dungeons, too less enemy types, only 5 not well designed big bosses, big dungeons don't have distinctive art design, too much fillers stuffs in open world....
    Hope to see huge improvement in Tears of Kingdom!    … Expand
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. AugustoLanzoni
    Oct 20, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece,
    Amazing and beautiful art direction,
    Freedom, creativity and inovation,
  21. 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
  22. Bruceleonis
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece
  23. JohannLink
    Dec 19, 2020
    9
    I must say I Loved the Zelda franchise since the first moment I played a Zelda game,so I must confess I DO like the old formula, presented in all past 3D games.
    Breath of the Wild, even though not following the formula I learned to love is a great game nonetheless. With a vast world to explore, a innovative way to do it also, great gameplay and presentation, it is a masterpiece, BUT    I must say I Loved the Zelda franchise since the first moment I played a Zelda game,so I must confess I DO like the old formula, presented in all past 3D games.
    Breath of the Wild, even though not following the formula I learned to love is a great game nonetheless. With a vast world to explore, a innovative way to do it also, great gameplay and presentation, it is a masterpiece, BUT compared to other Zelda games, the music does come as weak.    … Expand
  24. Emerald3ME
    Jun 17, 2023
    8
    Almost a perfect Zelda experience. My only complaints being limited to minor grips including shield surfing max speed being too slow, lack of meaningful weapon and enemy diversity in the late game. The only large complaint I have would be the final boss being far too easy.
  25. Amstel
    Dec 23, 2020
    1
    If you wanna loose your time playing this overrated franchise, at least go buy a switch. Seriously, why get the worst graphic if you had a better console that you can play better games after finishing this bad copy of Shadow of the Colossus
  26. Freeman00
    Dec 24, 2020
    10
    Более 500 часов.. затягивает безумно.. длс ещё с десяток часов добавило
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
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#1 Best Wii U Game of 2017
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#1 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2017
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#1 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2017

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Metascore
96

Universal acclaim - based on 13 Critic Reviews

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