The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
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Median Score: 100/100
Total Reviews: 117
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- Mar 3, 2017
- Nintendo
- RPG, Adventure
- Nom: Best Adventure Game (2017), Nom: Game of the Year (2017), Editors' Choice
Critics Consensus: Breath of the Wild is certainly the best Zelda there’s ever been, and quite possibly the best video game ever made.
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Step into a world of discovery, exploration and adventure in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, a boundary-breaking new game in the acclaimed series. Travel across fields, through forests and to mountain peaks as you discover what has become of the ruined kingdom of Hyrule in this stunning open-air adventure.
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Critic Reviews
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58% of scored reviews gave Breath of the Wild a perfect score
Critics Consensus
# Reviews: 117
Breath of the Wild is certainly the best Zelda there's ever been, and quite possibly the best video game ever made.
Jose Otero (IGN)
10/10
“The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is evocative, exhilarating, and a masterclass in open-world design.”
Kyle Hilliard (Game Informer)
10/10
“Breath of the Wild is a feat of design and polish. Hyrule feels like a real place, and the journey Link and Zelda undertake to defeat Ganon is compelling”
Arthur Giles (Polygon)
Recommended
“I guess, in the end, it’s not just that Breath of the Wild signals that Zelda has finally evolved and moved beyond the structure it’s leaned on for so long. It’s that the evolution in question has required Nintendo to finally treat its audience like intelligent people. That newfound respect has led to something big, and different, and exciting. But in an open world full of big changes, Breath of the Wild also almost always feels like a Zelda game — and establishes itself as the first current, vital-feeling Zelda in almost 20 years.”
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| Outlet | Author | Score | Date | Quote | Read | |
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| 3DNews | Иван Бышонкoв | 10 / 10 | 03-10-2017 | Breath of the Wild is a new standard for an open world games. Yup, it's that simple. | Read review | |
| Arcade Sushi | TJ Denzer | 9 / 10 | 03-13-2017 | Breath of the Wild breaks the mold and sets the pace for what we should expect out of Zelda games, and though it doesn't always strike true, it still makes for one of the most gripping and amusing adventure titles we've ever played. | Read review | |
| Areajugones | Álvaro Giménez | 10 / 10 | 03-09-2017 | A wonderful experience is what awaits for the player of this piece of art. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a must.have and it represents a new era for the saga. | Read review | |
| Atomix | Alberto Desfassiaux | 100 / 100 | 03-02-2017 | A new Nintendo Masterpiece. Breath of the Wild is the Zelda game we've been dreaming about our whole lives. An epic game that everyone needs. | Read review | |
| Attack of the Fanboy | Kyle Hanson | 5 / 5 stars | 03-02-2017 | The simple fact is that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of the best games ever made. It marks a turning point for the medium that will be learned from for some time. It is a system seller in every sense of the word, and if you don't already have a way to play it, you owe it to yourself to find one. | Read review | |
| AusGamers | Steve Farrelly | 9.2 / 10 | 03-28-2017 | It's arguably not the best Zelda game, but damn, it might be the most polished, and the most ambitious. | Read review | |
| Bazimag | Taha Rasuli | 10 / 10 | 09-12-2017 | this addition to the Legend of Zelda series has changed a lot in comparison to the past titles of the series and has evolved Open World genre in general. vast open world and the freedom to do whatever you want will create a memorable experience for you. after playing Zelda you will understand that the past "Open World" games that you've played are just like a joke! | Read review | |
| Cerealkillerz | Gabriel Bogdan | 9 / 10 | 03-02-2017 | Despite a weak performance on the TV and some unimaginative Riddles, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild presents itself as probably the best launch title of the current console generation. The enormous open world leaves little to be desired and the main quests will surely entertain you over 10-15 hours. | Read review | |
| CGMagazine | Cody Orme | 9.5 / 10 | 03-02-2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a culmination of every small step Nintendo’s made with the series resulting in one of the most satisfying games I’ve ever played. | Read review | |
| Chalgyr's Game Room | Marc Lanthier | 10 / 10 | 03-13-2017 | The very first feeling I got from Breath of the Wild was this in a nutshell. Wow! Starting off with \\\"Hey Link | glad you're alive | https://www.chalgyr.com/2017/03/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-wild.html||Read review |
| Cheat Code Central | Jenni Lada | 5 / 5 stars | 03-02-2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild could very well gone down in history as the best The Legend of Zelda game ever made. I genuinely feel it is the best entry in the series I have ever played. | Read review | |
| COGconnected | Rory Wood | 100 / 100 | 03-02-2017 | It’s not just the best Zelda game yet, it’s quite possibly the best game Nintendo has ever produced. | Read review | |
| Critical Hit | Geoffrey Tim | 10 / 10 | 03-09-2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is, without a doubt, a masterpiece. Its few minor faults do little to detract from one of the very best games ever made. | Read review | |
| Cubed3 | Lex Firth | 10 / 10 | 03-18-2017 | Read review | ||
| Daily Dot | AJ Moser | 5 / 5 stars | 03-02-2017 | There is always something new to discover, but at your own pace. Somehow, the adventure never loses momentum over dozens of hours of exploration, the inspired design holds up, making for an unmistakable Zelda game that completely changes everything expected from the series. | Read review | |
| Daily Mirror | Jeff Parsons | 4 / 5 stars | 03-03-2017 | A rich gaming experience that offers seasoned Zelda players a breath of fresh air and newcomers an engaging adventure to get to grips with. If you're a role-playing fan then you should be playing this game right now. | Read review | |
| Destructoid | CJ Andriessen | 10 / 10 | 03-12-2017 | This isn't your typical boiler plate open world cash grab, rife with to-do lists and busywork. Zelda: Breath of the Wild is an evolution of the formula for both eastern and western philosophies alike, and a new blueprint. | Read review | |
| Digiato | Alireza Yousefi | 100 / 100 | 03-18-2017 | Breath of the Wild takes all the goods from the past titles and expands upon them. While it feels like previous titles, it oozes originality. Its beautiful open world design is like nothing we have ever seen and it's full of surprises. Every time you feel like you've got it all, it slaps you with more reasons to explore. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild not only exceeds expectations, it greatly surpasses it. It's truly a treat for fans and a great starting point to get into the Zelda universe. | Read review | |
| Digital Chumps | Steve Schardein | 10 / 10 | 01-20-2017 | This is it, folks. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is Nintendo's Magnum Opus. It's not only the best Zelda game ever created, it's also one of the very best videogames in the history of the art. Games like this are so rare that it would be impossible to classify it as anything other than a masterpiece. Experience it at all costs. | Read review | |
| Digital Spy | Matt Cabral | 5 / 5 stars | 03-02-2017 | Sorry, Ocarina of Time, you've been dethroned. | Read review | |
| Digital Trends | Mike Epstein | 4.5 / 5 stars | 03-02-2017 | 'Breath of the Wild' is the best launch game on Switch and unlike any Legend of Zelda game you've ever played. | Read review | |
| Digitally Downloaded | Brad L. | 5 / 5 stars | 03-08-2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has taken over A Link to the Past as my favourite game in the entire Zelda series. Therefore, Breath of the Wild has become what I consider to be the greatest game I have ever played. | Read review | |
| DualShockers | Lou Contaldi | 10 / 10 | 03-02-2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is no mere Zelda game — it is a return to form for the decades-old series, showing that Nintendo still very much understands how to handle their property. Breath of the Wild may not only be the best Zelda game ever produced, but it rivals Super Mario 64 and Halo: Combat Evolved for the best launch game ever shipped with any console. With no exception, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a masterclass in game design and creativity, unprecedented from even Nintendo. | Read review | |
| Easy Allies | Michael Damiani | 4.5 / 5 stars | 03-02-2017 | Video Review | Read review | |
| EGM | Emma Schaefer | 9.5 / 10 | 03-02-2017 | While Breath of the Wild doesn't follow the standard Zelda formula, it may be the quintessential example of the Zelda spirit. With a stunningly beautiful and interactive world, surprising difficulty, and a dizzying amount of riddles and puzzles, there's no end to the secrets hidden in the vast land of Hyrule. | Read review | |
| Eurogamer | Oli Welsh | Recommended | 03-02-2017 | Switch's debut and Wii U's demise are marked by a radical reinvention of The Legend of Zelda that will go down as an all-time great. | Read review | |
| Everyeye.it | Francesco Fossetti | 9 / 10 | 03-02-2017 | Link's biggest adventure turns a blind eye to some technical insecurities but bets everything on an inimitable style, a perfect mix between fantasy and fantastic, perfect incarnation of a thin and modern fable. | Read review | |
| FNintendo | Tiago Marafona | 10 / 10 | 03-16-2017 | There is no other way to define The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild other than sheer genius. Link's immense and extremely ambitious quest takes the series into new heights, as it introduces elements of survival and item management, bringing new life into a saga that now puts the players in the middle of an open and free roaming adventure, rewarding explorers at every single moment with its beautiful settings and far-reaching worlds. Nintendo has delivered and Breath of the Wild is one of the shiniest stars that could ever light up a new system upon its launch. | Read review | |
| Forbes | Erik Kain | 10 / 10 | 03-02-2017 | It's one of the best video games I've ever played, and is sure to keep you busy for many hours, days and weeks, exploring this vast, beautiful, unexpected world. | Read review | |
| Game Informer | Kyle Hilliard | 10 / 10 | 03-02-2017 | Breath of the Wild is a feat of design and polish. Hyrule feels like a real place, and the journey Link and Zelda undertake to defeat Ganon is compelling | Read review | |
| Game Rant | Riley Little | 5 / 5 stars | 03-02-2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild exceeds lofty expectations on the Nintendo Switch, cementing it as one of the best installments in the beloved series to-date. | Read review | |
| Game Revolution | Jonathan Leack | 5 / 5 stars | 03-01-2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild isn't just good, it's the best launch title I've ever played. It will single-handedly validate the purchase of the Switch for many people, and given the device's $299 price tag that's a huge accomplishment. | Read review | |
| Gameblog | Carole Quintaine | 9 / 10 | 03-10-2017 | Breath of The Wild is not perfect. It suffers technical limitations compared to other open-world games on other consoles, even more on Wii U... of course. But this new adventure is absolutely fantastic though, and it's actually one of the best in the series ! | Read review | |
| GameCrate | Paul Hunter | 9.8 / 10 | 03-04-2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is simultaneously the swan song for Wii U, and the greatest possible beginning for Nintendo Switch. The experience is so phenomenal, it deserves to be in the conversation about the best Zelda game of all-time, if not the best games of all-time. When I say Breath of the Wild is a must-play title, it's not hyperbole, you simply must play this game. | Read review | |
| Gamefa | Kasra Kazemi | 10 / 10 | 03-07-2017 | There is a theory that creates a line between magic and video games; and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is here to show us that this isn't just a childish thought. There are tons of wonderful content that keep you about over 100 hours. There isn't anything called technical issues or weird bugs in this masterpiece and graphics are the most beautiful thing that we saw from an 8 generation game so far. | Read review | |
| GameGrin | Alex Hamilton | 10 / 10 | 12-12-2017 | Where it takes mechanics from others in the industry, it improves upon them; where it introduces new ones, you slap your forehead in amazement that it hasn't been done before. Breath of the Wild is development done right, and damn near the best game you'll play all year. | Read review | |
| GameMAG | Unknown | 10 / 10 | 03-03-2017 | Miyamoto and Aonuma are never tired of repeating, that the main thing in The Legend of Zelda games is that absolute feeling of discovery. Breath of the Wild reveals this emotion better than any part of the series. It's amazing how the developers have managed to bring so many different concepts, mechanics and stories together and offer them in a form of an open, organic, and natural world. | Read review | |
| GamePro | Mirco Kämpfer | 94 / 100 | 03-02-2017 | Zelda: Breath of the Wild introduces clever ideas, it's like a fresh breath for the series | Read review | |
| Gamerheadquarters | Jason Stettner | 8.5 / 10 | 03-07-2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is definitely a bold advancement for the series taking a darker tone while giving players a world of pure choice. | Read review | |
| Gamers Heroes | Johnny Hurricane | 10 / 10 | 03-14-2017 | Breath of the Wild does what Ocarina of Time did back in 1998: it creates a new formula for future Zeldas to follow. Fans of action-adventure titles and The Legend of Zelda should play it as soon as possible. | Read review | |
| GameSkinny | David Fisher | 9 / 10 | 03-03-2017 | This latest Zelda installment is a real breath of fresh air... | Read review | |
| GameSpew | Kim Snaith | 10 / 10 | 03-20-2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is yours to experience however you want. It’s a new generation of Zelda, and it’s a whole new breed of open world gaming. And it’s brilliant. | Read review | |
| GameSpot | Peter Brown | 10 / 10 | 03-02-2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is Nintendo's most ambitious and impressive game to date. | Read review | |
| GamesRadar+ | Matthew Castle | 5 / 5 stars | 03-02-2017 | The most freeform Zelda yet, without sacrificing the charm, fun or quality you expect from the series. Nintendo’s finest work since Super Mario Galaxy. | Read review | |
| GameXplain | Unknown | Recommended | 03-02-2017 | Video Review | Read review | |
| GameZone | Carter Washington | 9.5 / 10 | 03-02-2017 | Nintendo took insane risks with Breath of the Wild. Such big risks that I felt alienated when I first played it. That's quite the bold move considering that you run the risk of alienating fans completely. But over time, I grew to realize the brilliance in | Read review | |
| GamingBolt | Pramath | 10 / 10 | 03-05-2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is hands down the most sophisticated, best open world game we have ever seen- and also the best Zelda game, the best Nintendo game, and quite possibly, the greatest game of all time as well. | Read review | |
| GamingTrend | Ron Burke | 100 / 100 | 03-02-2017 | I’ve mentioned Ocarina of Time a few times, and there’s a reason – it is the benchmark by which all other Zelda games are tested. Somehow, and beyond all of my expectations, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild exceeds that mark. I can confidently declare that Breath of the Wild is the best Zelda game ever made. | Read review | |
| GBAtemp | Tom Bond | 7 / 10 | 03-07-2017 | Overall, Breath of the Wild isn't necessarily a bad game. I enjoyed a lot of what I played, actual dungeons were relatively fun and initial encounters with some shrines and areas were pretty enjoyable. But I can honestly say that I have a lot of issues with how the game works and how Nintendo setup certain aspects, and I refuse to overlook them like everyone else has "because Nintendo". | Read review | |
| Giant Bomb | Dan Ryckert | 5 / 5 stars | 03-02-2017 | Link's most ambitious adventure is one of Nintendo's crowning achievements. | Read review | |
| God is a Geek | Adam Cook | 10 / 10 | 03-02-2017 | Breath of the Wild is an absolute masterpiece, and may well be the best The Legend of Zelda game ever made. Despite a few minor technical issues, this a truly unforgettable experience. | Read review | |
| Guardian | Alex Hern | 5 / 5 stars | 03-02-2017 | The Nintendo Switch launch title takes the Zelda franchise to a whole new level, producing something even greater than the sum of its finely honed parts | Read review | |
| Hardcore Gamer | Kirstin Swalley | 4.5 / 5 stars | 03-14-2017 | The feeling of adventure has always been present in Zelda titles, but none of the previous titles have offered the same immense feeling of freedom as Breath of the Wild. The huge world offers hours upon hours of exploration that is well worth it, but will always show the way to continue moving forward in the story at any time. | Read review | |
| Hey Poor Player | Anthony Pelone | 5 / 5 stars | 03-09-2017 | While The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild might not change games as we know it, that it echoes so much of the “I can do that” philosophy found in Nintendo cousins Super Mario Bros./Super Mario 64 in a modern age is nothing less than Nintendo magic at work. The Legend of Zelda is back. | Read review | |
| Hobby Consolas | Álvaro Alonso | 97 / 100 | 03-17-2017 | Breath of the Wild was born on the Wii U... and it's the perfect farewell for Nintendo's old console. There's some minor technical differences between this one and the Switch version, but Wii U owners will live the same adventure; the ultimate adventure. | Read review | |
| IBTimes UK | Ben Skipper | 5 / 5 stars | 03-02-2017 | In reinvigorating the Zelda series, Nintendo has rediscovered what gave it life all those years ago, capturing a spirit of adventure that flows through Breath of the Wild like the breeze on Hyrule's fields. Link and Princess Zelda's battle to save Hyrule and vanquish evil has rarely felt like such a personal journey, thanks to a masterful game defined by its peerless, charming and truly beautiful setting. A masterpiece. | Read review | |
| IGN | Jose Otero | 10 / 10 | 03-02-2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is evocative, exhilarating, and a masterclass in open-world design. | Read review | |
| IGN Italy | Mattia Ravanelli | 9.6 / 10 | 03-02-2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is an incredible journey and an exhilarating adventure in a rich world. A real must-have. | Read review | |
| IGN Spain | Ángel Llamas | 9.7 / 10 | 03-06-2017 | One of those games that you have to play. A great adventure and an excellent beginning for Nintendo's new console. | Read review | |
| Impulsegamer | Andrew Bistak | 5 / 5 stars | 03-14-2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of the best Zelda games to date and it’s also the perfect game for the Nintendo Switch due to its portability. It’s a very well-crafted game with some wonderful gaming mechanics and nothing feels contrived or limited but rather, it creates a very engaging open-world experience and one that feels real on so many levels. So if you’re looking for a reason to buy a Switch, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is almost the only reason you need. As I’ve kept spoilers to a bare minimum, the only other advice I would give is that do not rush playing this game, explore every area because it will make the experience a much more powerful one. Sure, some gamers have finished this title in a handful of hours but like any good relationship, give it plenty of time! | Read review | |
| JVL | Malcolm89 | 9 / 10 | 03-02-2017 | Zelda manages to change its core mechanics brilliantly with a well thought-out gameplay that undusts the saga while opening the door to newcomers. Its colorful universe and atypical characters are the foundation of a magical experience, and it bewitched us before we realised it. Wandering the land of Hyrule quickly becomes an obsession at any time of the day. It's just a pity that the title is handicaped by the technical shortcomings of the Switch and that the size of the Joy-Cons cause a few hiccups here and there. For those who'll choose to live the adventure in handheld mode, this episode is a must-have on the console and shows that sometimes, only one title is needed to redeem a whole lineup. | Read review | |
| KnowTechie | Josh Knowles | 8 / 10 | 03-16-2017 | Even though I can take a sizeable time to complain about Breath of the Wild (and that’s not even talking about performance issues), the game is still a very good one. I would comfortably say that after an extensive period of playing Breath of the Wild, I do believe that it is one of the best Legend of Zelda games that has ever been made. | Read review | |
| Kotaku | Jason Schreier | Recommended | 03-02-2017 | Triumphant. Groundbreaking. The pinnacle of Zelda. | Read review | |
| LevelUp | Daniel Dehesa | 9.8 / 10 | 03-02-2017 | Breath of the Wild is without a doubt one of the best and most complex game in Nintendo's history. With an open world full of wonders, its addictive ambience seduces you constantly to explore the depths of Hyrule while it defies the best of your skills with perfect mechanics in combat. By far is among the most enjoyable sandbox games. | Read review | |
| M3 | Andréas Göransson | 10 / 10 | 03-07-2016 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild is as brave as it is cleaver, and as creative as it is original. Nintendos most beloved franchise never stops amaze us, but this is truly special. One of the best games of all time, if not the best. | Read review | |
| Marooners' Rock | Alex McCumbers | 10 / 10 | 03-24-2017 | Breath of the Wild is, without a shadow of a doubt, an experience that all players should experience. | Read review | |
| Metro GameCentral | GameCentral | 10 / 10 | 03-02-2017 | The best Zelda there’s ever been, and very possibly the best video game ever made. | Read review | |
| MonsterVine | Spencer Legacy | 4.5 / 5 stars | 03-28-2017 | With an amazing focus on adventure and exploration, Breath of the Wild is a fantastic journey, despite some noticeable hiccups. | Read review | |
| New Game Network | Josh Hinke | 84 / 100 | 03-13-2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild really is a joy to play. It's a Zelda game that is sure to satisfy those who've had it circled in their calendars all these years, but even if you've never been a fan of the franchise, this is an excellent place to start. | Read review | |
| Niche Gamer | Michael Jordan | 7 / 10 | 03-21-2017 | It's a brilliant first attempt, but that does not make it a great game. | Read review | |
| Nintendo Enthusiast | Matt Marinett | 10 / 10 | 03-11-2017 | Breath of the Wild reinvents the Zelda formula by taking many of the best elements of past games and combining them perfectly with the modern open world game. In doing so, Nintendo doesn't merely update its classic series, but brings it to fantastic new heights, setting a new standard for open world game design that will be hard to match. | Read review | |
| Nintendo Life | Thomas Whitehead | 10 / 10 | 03-02-2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a landmark release for its franchise and Nintendo. It's the first time that Nintendo has truly taken on the open-world genre in a current-generation sense; in arriving late to the party, though, it embraces some strengths from top-of-the-class games while also forging its own identity. This game is a revolution for the franchise, but the Legend of Zelda essence is still there | Read review | |
| Nintendo Times | Craig Majaski | 10 / 10 | 03-10-2017 | OUTSTANDING | Read review | |
| NintendoWorldReport | Neal Ronaghan | 9.5 / 10 | 03-02-2017 | This is an amazing, standout entry in a series with a history dotted with masterpieces. It absolutely reinvents the Zelda style while still staying true to what makes past games work so well. This is a hell of a way to kick off a new console (or close one out if you play it on Wii U), as Breath of the Wild is one of the most impressive games I’ve played in years. | Read review | |
| NZGamer | Keith Milburn | 9.5 / 10 | 03-02-2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has forever changed the franchise – a feat accomplished by looking to the past. Nintendo have captured the sense of wonder, danger, and awe that they created in 1986, and embedded it in a vast, enthralling world. | Read review | |
| Paste Magazine | Garrett Martin | 9.7 / 10 | 03-02-2017 | The depth you expect, the open exploration and constant sense of discovery the series is known for, are here in perhaps greater effect than ever before, but with the systems and mechanics that drive the moment-to-moment action heavily overhauled. The result is a Zelda that feels unmistakably like a Zelda, but that also breathes new life into the venerable classic. It’s too early to fully weigh it against the historical record, but if forced to rank the entire coterie of Zelda games, Breath of the Wild would come in near the very top. | Read review | |
| PCMag | Will Greenwald | 4.5 / 5 stars | 03-02-2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the biggest, most impressive Zelda game yet, and a fantastic launch title for the Nintendo Switch. | Read review | |
| Player.One | Phillip Martinez | 10 / 10 | 03-02-2017 | Overall, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a must-own game for fans and non-fans of the franchise, especially if you're planning to get a Nintendo Switch. Its huge open world and engaging story gives the title an epic scale that hasn't been seen in a Nintendo game for quite some time. | Read review | |
| Polygon | Arthur Gies | 10 / 10 | 03-02-2017 | I guess, in the end, it's not just that Breath of the Wild signals that Zelda has finally evolved and moved beyond the structure it's leaned on for so long. It's that the evolution in question has required Nintendo to finally treat its audience like intelligent people. That newfound respect has led to something big, and different, and exciting. But in an open world full of big changes, Breath of the Wild also almost always feels like a Zelda game — and establishes itself as the first current, vital-feeling Zelda in almost 20 years. | Read review | |
| Post Arcade (National Post) | Chad Sapieha | 10 / 10 | 03-24-2017 | Hyrule is a world like no other; more than just a setting for a game, it is the game itself | Read review | |
| PowerUp! | Matthew Manchester | 9.5 / 10 | 03-14-2017 | This video game is really a piece of art. It very well may become a part of videogame history. Surely that’s something we can all enjoy. | Read review | |
| Press Start | Shannon Grixti | 10 / 10 | 03-02-2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will go down as one of the best launch titles of all time. Yes, technically it's a Wii U game that was ported over to the Nintendo Switch, but Nintendo made the right decision in holding this game back. It perfectly compliments the Nintendo Switch and highlights why it has the potential to be such a great and versatile console. Many have doubted Nintendo's ability to bring this series into the modern age of gaming, but they've done that and taken it one step further in creating one of the best open-world action-adventure games ever made. | Read review | |
| pressakey.com | Tim Bissinger | Recommended | 03-27-2017 | In Zeiten von 08/15-Open-Worlds, symbol-überladenen Minikarten und Collectible-Wahnsinn setzt Breath of the Wild einen markanten Kontrapunkt und trifft mit seinem Gefühl von Freiheit und Entdeckerdrang einen ganz besonderen Nerv: Dieses Zelda ist ein episches und märchenhaftes Abenteuer, über das in Jahren noch gesprochen werden wird. | Read review | |
| PS4Blog.net | Tracey | 10 / 10 | 03-06-2017 | After reading my The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild review you can better understand how this is a big departure from the regular formula of the franchise, and it makes this the best game in the series. There is so much to do and so many ways to do it that the sky is the limit. Different players will approach puzzles in a different way, and the game won’t say “no you can’t do it like that” to you. With so much freedom, a ton of shrines to explore, many siquests to complete and lots of secrets to discover, you can spend well over 100 hours playing the latest release from Nintendo on your brand new Nintendo Switch. This is a must-buy for all Nintendo Switch owners and a game that will be on many GOTY lists. | Read review | |
| Reno Gazette-Journal | Jason Hidalgo | 10 / 10 | 04-12-2017 | Looking back at the games I loved most since the NES era, every single one had their imperfections. If I were to rate those few select titles just based on the pure joy I felt while playing them, however, I'd give those games a 10. Just like those beloved titles, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is not a perfect game. Ask me just how much I enjoyed playing it, though, and I would say it deserves the highest rating I could give it. In the end, that's all that truly matters. | Read review | |
| Rice Digital | Oscar Taylor-Kent | 4.5 / 5 stars | 03-27-2017 | Breath of the Wild is true exploration. | Read review | |
| Saudi Gamer | صالح بازرعة | 10 / 10 | 03-09-2017 | Just when you think you've seen all what this series can provide, along comes this entry and completely surprises you with what it has to offer. An epic journey in the most impressive open world environment yet. A fascinating journey filled with never ending moments of awe that will captivate you for hours on end. | Read review | |
| Screen Rant | Rob Keyes | 4.5 / 5 stars | 03-07-2017 | It's a game of the year contender. | Read review | |
| SelectButton | Kevin Mitchell | 10 / 10 | 03-05-2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is without a doubt one of the best games and freshest takes in the series, and should be played by every Nintendo Switch owner. Whether playing docked or in handheld mode, the game is reminiscent of gaming bliss. There are frame rate issues in both modes, but dock mode certainly has more technical problems. Breath of the Wild has surprised me at every turn, and after the lackadaisical Skyward Sword, I’m elated to see the series try something new and become one of the best games in recent memory. I am disappointed that the overall narrative is lacking and Link’s lost memory since quite cliché, but the gameplay makes up for any shortcomings. | Read review | |
| Shacknews | Jason Faulkner | 9 / 10 | 03-02-2017 | By avoiding the pitfalls, other open-world adventures have made too often, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild makes itself an instant classic. | Read review | |
| Sirus Gaming | David Rix | 10 / 10 | 04-12-2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a game of legends and one you don't want to skip out on. | Read review | |
| Slant Magazine | Jed Pressgrove | 3 / 5 stars | 03-12-2017 | From a standpoint of action, Breath of the Wild goes out of its way to step beyond every Legend of Zelda title before it. | Read review | |
| SpazioGames | Matteo Bussani | 10 / 10 | 03-02-2017 | The Legend of Zelda Breath of The Wild is the best example to describe the power of Nintendo and its people, that can transform the beautiful games of the past into current masterpieces. | Read review | |
| Stevivor | Ben Salter | 10 / 10 | 03-02-2017 | Simply put, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the best launch title I've ever played. It's captivated me more than any game with a system launch, and it's rocketed straight into number one on my all-time favourite Zelda games. You could play it on Wii U, where it's still a fantastic game — clearly the best on the console. But it's that little bit more special to have such an amazing, massive game on a handheld system. Wherever you play, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was worth the wait. | Read review | |
| TechRaptor | James Galizio | 9.5 / 10 | 03-26-2017 | Breath of the Wild is a fantastic game, but chances are you already knew that. Nintendo's latest title manages to be a true adventure at the best of times, with only a few faults otherwise holding it back. This is a game that you don't want to miss. | Read review | |
| Telegraph | Tom Hoggins | 5 / 5 stars | 03-02-2017 | One of the finest video games ever made | Read review | |
| The Angry Joe Show | Joe Vargas | 9 / 10 | 03-21-2017 | Video Review | Read review | |
| The Digital Fix | Andrew Phillips | 10 / 10 | 03-02-2017 | Having played numerous RPGs over many years, it's tough to think of one that is as spellbinding and so moreish as this. A modern day marvel on the Nintendo Switch, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is simply stunning. | Read review | |
| The Game Fanatics | Tyler Chancey | 10 / 10 | 03-29-2017 | Breath of the Wild is a bold and powerful testament to Nintendo’s work. A grand adventure that takes a lot of risks and haves them pay off. An utterly engrossing swan song for the Wii U and a promise for the future of the Nintendo Switch. A once in a lifetime experience that soars above any minor issues it has to take its place as a modern classic. | Read review | |
| The Games Machine | Stefano Gaburri | 9.7 / 10 | 03-10-2017 | The Wii U version of the new Zelda offers the same, amazing, unforgettable experience as the Nintendo Switch version: the game runs pretty smoothly on the old console, and esthetically it's similar. If you're not planning to buy a new Switch, and want to remove the dust from the old Wii U, this is really a no brainer. | Read review | |
| The Jimquisition | Jim Sterling | 7 / 10 | 03-12-2017 | Truly, I wish I could say I understood what all the critics were raving about in their onslaught of 10/10 reviews, but I don't. I see too many things getting in the way of the brilliance, too much repetitive busywork and full-on dick moves for me to say this is even close to my favorite Zelda game, much less in the top five. | Read review | |
| The Outerhaven Productions | Todd Black | 4.8 / 5 stars | 03-10-2017 | Just when you think Legend of Zelda can't get any better, Breath of the Wild proves that this series has depth to spare. Beautifully rendered, wonderfully designed, and expertly crafted both in story and in gameplay, Breath of the Wild will have you playing for quite some time, and then some time after that. | Read review | |
| TheSixthAxis | Stefan L | 9 / 10 | 03-02-2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild dramatically updates this venerable and beloved series, bringing new ideas into the fold which, while seemingly taking inspiration from others, seamlessly adapts them to fit and never loses its own identity. It’s refreshingly new and familiar at the same time, making for both one of the greatest launch titles and the sweetest swan songs any console could wish for. | Read review | |
| ThisGenGaming | Charlie Oakley | 8 / 10 | 03-13-2017 | Zelda: Breath Of The Wild is far from the perfect game, but it's still a very good game that is worth your money. If you're a fan of prior Zelda games however you might need to wary of Breath Of The Wild as it's changed and added a lot of features that some may feel move away from what made Zelda the franchise it is. Sometimes change is good, but I felt there was too many unnecessary changes in the game which made the game not feel like a Zelda game. | Read review | |
| TrueGaming | عمر العمودي | 10 / 10 | 03-10-2017 | Breath of the Wild brings an enormous amount of fun and joy in all of its elements, it will be remembered for many years to come much like Ocarina of Time before it. | Read review | |
| Twinfinite | Hayes Madsen | 5 / 5 stars | 03-10-2017 | Breath of the Wild doesn’t feel like an experiment for the Zelda series, it feels like the realization of what Zelda always wanted to be. It easily stands toe-to-toe with the best open world games of the generation, and is a marvelous way to introduce a brand new system. Whether you’re a Zelda fan or not, this is certainly an experience you should not miss out on. | Read review | |
| USgamer | Mike Williams | 5 / 5 stars | 03-02-2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild draws from many sources of inspiration, including older Zelda games and titles like Skyrim and The Witcher 3, to create something wholly unique. Nintendo has crafted a wide, beautiful world to explore, underpinned with some interesting emergent mechanics. Breath of the Wild stands as one of the best in the series and a great opener for Nintendo's newest console. | Read review | |
| VGChartz | Evan Norris | Recommended | 03-30-2017 | Emergent gameplay, improvisational combat, and player mobility combine to form an open-world sandbox second to none, and a video game experience that ranks among the greatest ever conceived. | Read review | |
| VGN | Pietro Quattrone | 10 / 10 | 03-07-2017 | Breath of the Wild is the first killer application available on Nintendo Switch, a true masterpiece that shows us once again how Nintendo is capable of creating a remarkable experience in such a common genre like the open-world adventures. If you own a Switch console, you can not miss Link's epic last journey. | Read review | |
| Video Chums | A.J. Maciejewski | 9.1 / 10 | 04-09-2017 | 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. | Read review | |
| VideoGamer | Alice Bell | 9 / 10 | 03-02-2017 | You know when you were a kid, in the summer, you used to have huge pretend adventures in the back garden with all your mates? Where the shed was a castle and the hedge was a jungle? And it was like really having an adventure? | Read review | |
| Washington Post | Harold Goldberg | Recommended | 03-06-2017 | What Nintendo has created is an all-encompassing mind-body possession in which you find yourself inside something unusually, hauntingly engrossing. | Read review | |
| Wccftech | Dave Aubrey | 9.8 / 10 | 03-02-2017 | Minor technical problems aside, this is one of gaming's greatest and most storied series returning with something we've never seen before. Breaking all the conventions of the series, and even a few general gaming conventions, Breath of the Wild is essential for any self-respecting gamer. A new bar has been set in open world gaming. | Read review | |
| We Got This Covered | Jowi Meli | 4.5 / 5 stars | 03-02-2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a landmark achievement for both the Zelda franchise and Nintendo as a whole. | Read review |
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