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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 803 reviews

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Customers are enthusiastic about the engaging gameplay, expansive open world, and compelling story of "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Explorer's Edition." Many appreciate the game's vast content and exploration opportunities, along with the included map and guide. However, some players found the difficulty challenging, and the weapon durability system frustrating. The price point and additional content of the Explorer's Edition were also frequently praised.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Content, Gameplay, Map

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game is awesome especially since I can play it on the go. Graphics and gameplay are outstanding with enough content to keep you busy for a huge number of hours. The map that comes with the explorers edition is cool but no biggie if you come across the base game instead.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Open world

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Open World Zelda Like never seen before

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The new Legend of Zelda is an amazing adventure game for the Switch. In this installment players can traverse an immerse open world full of places to explore, dungeons and challenges to complete as well as the collecting aspect this series is known for. With 2 DLC add ons and tons of hours to discover and explore, this entry is by far the largest Zelda game ever made and a great addition to any switch library.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Open world

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    One of the best Zelda games ever

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Definitely one of the greatest open world games and Zelda games period. Must buy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Another great game for the Switch.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game is one of the best games that I have ever played. That makes two excellent games for the Switch, along with Super Mario Odyssey. You can do as much or as little in this game, it is up to you. I like having that option. It is also a beautiful game. This game is a must have if you own the Switch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Story

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great, Challenging Fun!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wonderful game with wonderful story and beautiful world. Highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fun Open World Game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Crazy good. Never gets boring since there is so much to explore and do.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Open world, Story

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Game of the Year

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Endless open-world adventures to go along with a classic storyline.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Story

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quite possibly the Greatest game ever created!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game is simply amazing! Its an absolute marvel in just about every way imaginable! From gameplay and graphics to story and overall setting, its simply ridiculous what Nintendo has achieved here. I played this on Wii U then bought my switch several months later to play this game again. I must say the content is the same in both but the Switch version runs much much better and seems to have more and better effects such as lighting and weather. I was surprised by how new my playthrough on the Switch version felt too. Its a testament to the design of this game that it still felt new and intriguing after after over 100 hours with the version on the previous console. I did the quests in a different manner so it felt new and exciting all over again. This game is simply a must own!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Game Of The Year

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    As someone who has never been a large Zelda fan, this game is incredible is the best game I have played since Metal Gear Solid V The Phantom Pain and Super Smash Bros Wii U. Nintendo continues to knock it out of the ballpark with its first party line up. Its the best game on their new system and worth every penny.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Map

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The included map and cover look amazing

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I loved the game, but I am a huge Zelda fan. Some of the game play they've added seems just a bit much, like the Korok seeds. No dungeons but instead some great shrines. A new kind of Zelda game, but I've had a blast with it. With this edition, it includes a map and a case for the game. Both look amazing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Open world

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Immersive experience that keeps you hanging on

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I honestly haven't played a Legend of Zelda game since I was a kid and played on the NES. Well, this game has really changed! The graphics are fantastic and the music is not only cool but it clues you in that you are getting warmer aka closer to where you need to be. Once you get the hang of how things work for Link then his adventure really gains meaning and you don't feel like you are aimlessly wondering around this open world. If you get stuck then a fix is a Google search or YouTube video away so frustration is quickly resolved. This is a very entertaining game that even my one year old enjoys watching. Give this game a try and I am sure you won't regret it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Map

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Get this one over the standard for sure

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    same price as the standard version, if you can find it, get this for sure, nice map and booklet free bonus. if you have gamers club even better, enjoy your 20% discount. Zelda Breath of the Wild is already one if the games of the year, if you don't own it yet, what are you waiting for!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this as a gift for my boyfriend. I had heard it was the best Zelda game ever made, and he is extremely happy with it. The game is beautiful and he can't stop playing it so I think this purchase was a win. The guide and map are also very nice and helpful with learning the game.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Open world

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The Best Zelda Title Yet

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is by far the best Zelda title yet in my opinion. The open world and numerous side quests and things to do make this a game you can put a ton of play time into while still enjoying the classic Zelda style game. Probably my favorite game for the Switch. A must have

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great version for a great game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Everyone who owns a Switch most likely owns a copy of Breath of the Wild, so I'll just talk about the Explorer's Edition content. The game still comes just like the regular version of the game, they didn't add anything to the case. They did remove the UPC and replaced it with a NFR tag. The outer box is pretty sturdy, although I did have to look through quite a few to find one that wasn't semi-crushed nor cut by an employee with a wayward knife slice while opening the box the games came in. The artbook is beautiful. It's nice, glossy pages filled with information about the world, weapons, flora, fauna and enemies. It's not really a walkthrough, it is basically just a visitor's guide to Hyrule. The map is also pretty nice, it unfolds to a nice size and is perfect for framing. For the same price as the regular version, this is the version to get. No reason to not buy this version since it costs the same.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Super Cool Game, Best Zelda

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game is awesome, my son plays it for hours and he usually doesn't like computer games that much. It's very smart, you can virtually go anywhere and everything is usable. You can chop any tree, you need cold gear to go into the snow, just awesome. Buy it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Not a gameplay review

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Plenty of reviews exist for gameplay. I purchased this version to be a great starter title for when i do purchase a switch. Sidenote: Not sure why I have not purchased this console yet! The extras included for the same price is a great little bonus.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Zelda does it big

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I played this game for hours. The graphics are amazing and the storyline engaging. Overall a great gaming experience for an old school gamer. Bought it for my son but tries it out before hand. Lol

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Open world

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Well Crafted & Game of the Year!! Must Experience

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game is well made, fun, and probably one of the best games I've played in a really long time. Must experience. You will love it. I recommend it to everyone. Also has DLCs so you will be playing for a long time. Great open world, full of color.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Open world

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love love love this game!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The game is amazing open world you can literally whenever you want and because of that the game experience is different for anyone. I should also note this is the second time I'm buying it because I wanted to book that comes with this one.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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