Customer Ratings & Reviews

Great game. Very open world, but beware, some areas are harder than others. Great game for Zelda fans and newcomers alike. Highly recommended.

Zelda in an open-world, what about that sentence doesn't make anyone absolutely curious? And let me tell you, this is like playing Skyrim on the go! It's that fun and great! The best part is, Zelda: BotW changes the dynamic of all Open Worlds by giving Link the ability to climb ANY surface. See a mountain? Go climb it to get to the other side! Want to cross that river? Chop a tree and climb over via the trunk. It has amazing internally combinable systems where all natural reactions are possible. A must play and a great game!

This has a been a fun yet tedious Legend of Zelda game. Even though most Zelda games have the same storyline, the expansive map and nature of the game is so breathtaking and takes the game to new heights. (Literally) The graphics look amazing. There has been a lot of exploring to do and it can take forever to reach a destination until you unlock a tower or complete a shrine. The only annoyance I can have with this game are the weapons durability. It's good to avoid enemies at the beginning unless you really like to battle them.

Like Tears of the Kingdom, Breath of the Wild is an open world with lots of possibilities. The graphics are good. Would recommend this if you are a Legend of Zelda fan

The first game I purchased with my switch and after sinking over 100 hours into it I'm still enjoying it. As a long time xbox gamer and fan of bethesda I can most easily compare it to skyrim or oblivion as it is an open world rpg, but I feel it wins out in almost every catagory. Trust me that's a lot to say as Oblivion is one of my all time favorite games, especially from a nostalgia perspective. Zelda Breath of the Wild nails all the components of a great open world rpg yet doesn't feel like it's been done before.

Absolutely amazing game. Switch 2 edition makes it even better.

My favorite zelda to date. Massive open world, in depth story line with a multitude of side stories. Challenging puzzles and satisfying rewards leave me wanting more every time I play

The game is awesome. Expansive, will keep you busy and entertained for hours and days and weeks. It's not for everyone, though... it diverts from the usual Zelda 'holding your hand' recipe and instead slaps you with freely-roaming, no restricted objectives open world. Impressive and great, but only if you like NOT having to stick to a strict storyline and objective order and tackle the game in any way you see fit. If you've already played on the WiiU, however, and since you can't port your game save over, it's not really worth re-purchasing unless you really loved the game and wouldn't mind playing it all over again (it's MASSIVE).

The apparent love of the craft and attention to detail in this game speaks for itself. The only knock on this game is that amount of stuff to do is actually ridiculous, but a lot of the completionist checklist stuff is optional. Much of the story and gameplay feel relatively standard, but something about how it's all put together makes this game a lot more interesting to me thank other open world games like far cry and horizon zero dawn. Expect future open world games to borrow from this title liberally.

Although its always the same story and essentially the same characters, Nintendo manages to push out another banger. I haven't played tears of the kingdom yet as I still want to finish this one first. That being said, this is my favorite Zelda game so far. But I tend to say that with most of the big releases when they come out. (excluding those gameboy versions). This game is just massive in it's open world. Everything is essentially a collectible of some sort which you can use for cooking or some sort of potion to help with your quest. Or if you are like me, just hoard it all and try to max it all out. There are different outfits you can collect along the way to help you sneak, fight, swim, defend, and etc. Of coarse if you are reading this at this time, you probably already know all of this by now. If you don't and aren't sure and own a switch, well just get it already. This is a must for the system. If Nintendo games where all part of the Mafia and they had some sort of rank, this one would be a Don.

The scope of the game is massive and the world that has been built is really incredible. The amount to do is endless and the story part of the game is challenging but fun.

I was skeptical when critics started reviewing the game and it was getting perfect scores. I am giving you my opinion on this game as a portable game because that is the only way I play my Switch. This game is fun, great art style and possibly one of the best handheld games I've played besides Pokémon silver. My only criticism was the durability of the weapons but I don't mind it anymore because you always pick up new weapons so scarcity is not an issue. Controls take some getting use to but not a deal breaker.

The best game I've ever played. I'm 36 years old. I have had nearly every game system ever sold to the public, including the TurboGrafx 16 and Atari Jaguar, so I'm pretty confident that I've played a fair amount of games and I can honestly say the breath of the wild is the best game I've ever played. I have nearly 240 hours into the game now and I'm about 85% complete. This game fills every gap that Minecraft left and it's open world survival experience. I am amazed at how much fun I have had playing this game.

As the premier launch title for Nintendo Switch and swan song for Wii U, this entry in the Legend of Zelda IP redefines adventure in the vast, rich landscape of Hyrule. Featuring a new story, optional DLC (later this year), newly added physics, puzzles, loot, and cooking, Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild moves past its old conventions while maintaining its signature feel. Your mind will be challenged as you strategize in real time by bottlenecking enemies, solve shrines in multiple creative ways, and try to recover your lost memories. Pick up Breath of the Wild and join the growing community of adventures in this award winning title!

I own many games on the PS4, but this year I decided to get the Nintendo Switch. From all the recommendations across the internet, I decided to buy Breath of the Wild. This is my first Zelda game, and it did not disappoint. The game is a huge open world experience, with a multiple ways to play. From solving puzzles in the Shrines, to hunting chicken/boar, to farming goons for weapons, and use bombs to fish: there is always something for you to do. This isn't a game for kids, as it requires some thinking, but can be a great present for teens and up who own a Switch. Definitely recommend.

It's an amazing game. I grew up playing Zelda Ocarina of Time and it is one of my favorite games ever. I never thought there would be another Zelda game that could pull me in like that but I was definitely wrong.

Full of mystery and wonder. This game grabs your attention right away with the story of link and the treacherous Calamity Ganon. Embark on a journey of epic proportions as Link and his task to learn about his past and save the princess Zelda.This game is pretty fantastic. The graphics are amazing and the gameplay is really fun. It’s one of the only games I have played that throws you in with no reference on how to fight but once you learn there are quite a lot of possibilities for different combinations for moves! Try this game out it’s amazing!

This is the first Zelda game I have played and now want to explore all the history and the story behind the game. This game is filled with cool game design elements, awesome puzzles and brilliant combat mechanics. The open world and non-linear nature of the story does not put pressure on the player to do any specific task. Also, the game is filled with easter eggs from previous Zelda games. You can truly spend more than 100 hours in this game and still have some missions to complete or some items to find.

I've been a fan of the 'Zelda' games since the NES. I played the original game at a neighbor's house before I got my very own NES as a kid, and was immediately hooked. I've loved every game, and over the years, have definitely found myself more of a fan of the 'Ocarina of Time'-styled games in the series. This game takes hints and cues from all of the games in many ways, and nods to some of the lesser storylines in previous efforts. It's HUGE, a lot of fun, and can keep you busy for many hours. If you've ever played a Zelda game - and liked it - just buy this. Don't even think twice about it. It's a must-own!

I have fallen in love with so many aspects of this game so far. We have been Zelda fans forever and in my opinion this is the best one yet. I like the open world environment where I don't have to follow the storyline. I really like the subtle bits of humor and attention to detail. My only frustrated point is the weak weapon system. Weapons break too quickly and not enough slots for weapons. The real problem is I may have to get a second Switch so my wife and I don't have to fight over who gets to play.