Customer Ratings & Reviews

This game is a blast! Good enough graphics, tons of puzzles, open world exploration and a beautiful and engaging story

OoT has been my all time favorite Zelda game. I haven't played any of the other Zelda titles besides Majora's mask and coming from those two games alone, I can tell you that BoTW is definitely a huge fresh take on the franchise! The open world is fantastic, the art is beautiful and the biggest thumbs up from me, CHARACTERS ACTUALLY TALK. Unfortunately, like every Zelda game before it, Link has been mute :( There is rumors that the upcoming Post DLC will feature Link talking! Definitely recommend this game to anyone who is a Zelda fan, or is just getting into the franchise. The only caveat of this game, is the weapon breaking system. I HATE this mechanic so much.. But I guess it provides balance of the game. Wish I knew this beforehand, but it's still a great game nonetheless. If you own a Nintendo Switch, you NEED to get this game.

Unfortunately, I have had very little play time for this game so far. My teenager keeps the card in his Switch most of the time, and plays it as often as he is allowed. I could do without the weapon durability, especially early on when you have a small inventory, and it seems like they are constantly breaking. The puzzles have been the highlight for me. While some are mind numbingly easy, some have really taxed my brain (and cause my kid to seek guidance from the internet.) The length of time the game is likely to take to clear it, which is something I like, may be it's downfall in my kids eyes. I'm honestly surprised he's stuck it out this long.

I'm not generally a Zelda fan. That's not a knock on the series; it just has never been something I've been able to get into. This game is totally different. It's open world, expansive, and provides almost limitless gameplay. I haven't stopped playing it since the launch date. The amount of detail that was programmed into almost everything in the game is incredible. It runs well on both the Switch handheld and on the TV. I'm not the biggest fan of the control scheme, but there are options to change it (even if none of those options feel perfect). I don't want to spoil too much, but aside from Super Mario World, this is probably the best launch game I've ever played.

I'll be honest here, I was never a huge Zelda fan growing up with the original NES. I don't know why, but that style of game back in the day didn't interest me much. But Breath of the Wild has converted me to a huge Zelda fan that I never knew existed inside me. I now find myself interested in all of the past games. But this one is so amazing it's impossible to put it into words. I love open world games and this one does it very well. It may not be perfect for everyone, but I love everything about this game. I have spent over 100 hours and I am still not finished. It's crazy how much I still have left to do and find given the time I spent. And every one of those hours was very well spent. Never a dull moment for me. This has become one of my most memorable games of all time.

This game was truly incredible. I want to preface that I haven’t played console games since the PS2. And I’ve never played an entire Zelda game fully. But this game was truly incredible. I was able to play it without any issues, the learning curve is easy and very effective. The game mechanics are simple enough to figure out, yet deep enough to provide surprises after many hours of play. The story within BOTW, is inspiring and heart pounding, it’s beautiful and heart breaking, and it’s so well integrated into the game. Immersive, open world play allows your experience to be completely unique. I couldn’t recommend this game more.. do yourself a favor and play this.

One thing you'll learn about this game: Hyrule is huge, and you'll find yourself wanting to explore even while on your way to your next destination. I've found myself taking the scenic route and arriving in town, completely missing the entrance; just sort of dropping in from the top of a nearby hill instead. Not something I'm used to from a Zelda game, but I'm loving it so far. Combine this with a unique story for the series, a colorful cast, cooking up healthy meals , and challenging enemies and dungeons, and you've got a recipe for a game that I'm having trouble putting down. Just a note for pro players that never use items in games because they're saving them for the final boss (you know who you are): USE ITEMS. Increase your attack or defense, give yourself extra hearts and stamina, or you're gonna have a bad time...

I bought this for my 8 year old son as a birthday gift. Honestly, having played Ocarina of Time when I was younger, I felt that the gameplay would be difficult for someone his age, and the story would be over his head. He did tell me that he has watched videos on his tablet of someone who played this game, and because of that, he knows what he needs to do and where he needs to go in the game. It still sounds pretty challenging but he sounds like he is up to the task. If I had more time to devote to video games at this point in my life, I might consider trying to play it because it does look really interesting.

I have been a long time Legend of Zelda fan, but I have found that the series is lacking in recent installments. Breath of the Wild fixes nearly all of the problems that series has been suffering in recent installments. While daunting at first, the open world provides something incredible around every corner, it is meticulously detailed so that there is not a single nook or cranny that does not provide something for the player. The world itself provides the player with an amazingly immersive experience, giving life to even the peddlers you pass on the road. The dungeons (shrines) are just the right size to challenge the player without being too oppressive, and challenging enough to provide a strong sense of accomplishment as they leave. And the graphics are amazing, if you are in to that sort of thing.

This game is not only a strong contender for (my opinion) best rpg of all time, but is shoulder to shoulder for BEST GAME OF ALL TIME with giants like Skyrim, Fallout 3/New Vegas/4, Dragon Age, Mario 64, and Pokémon. The exploration and discovery is truly amazing. You get a sense of constant wonderment and joy when playing this game. I first bought this game the day it was released, along with a Nintendo Switch. Once I completed nearly everything you could do, I was finally satisfied and didn’t play it again for a couple years. I just bought another copy and am playing through my second time now. I’m having a blast! 10 out of 10 would recommend this game.

As a player of many open world games, I can say that this game adds a significant element to open world games that no other game has before. Two elements actually. The first being the use of vertical space. It may not seem that important for those of you who haven't played the game yet, but it is very important. It allows you to truly feel free to explore when other games won't allow you to climb mountains etc. The second element is the sense of exploration. Yes other games like the Elders Scroll games also have this, but this game nails it. When you see something strange or interesting in the distance with your binoculars you really want to go see it in person. I would be shocked if future open world games don't take note of this game and try to implement these things in their games.

Brings me back to old memories from previous games but in a more adventurous way which make my day so enjoyable, would definitely recommend to any Zelda fan!

Simply one of the best Zelda games ever made. Beautiful graphics and a compelling story, this is one of those “must have” games that made me go out and buy a Nintendo Switch Console.

I can't begin to say enough with this game. Nintendo always knows how to bring their flagship games to the table the right way. With the switch, this game just makes you feel more free in both worlds. You can become captivated in the game world while on the go which in ways can make people jealous of you for playing one of the greatest games ever while you're out and about (not concerned lol). Graphics aren't as rich and detailed as let's say...Final Fantasy, but it's Nintendo, and for their graphics I give them an A+! A new Zelda with the same classic feel and an open world makes this easy to just pick up and play. Tutorials allow for new players to easily get a grasp of the controls, and the story can be picked up on quickly as well. Great job on a launch title!!

Going back to the days of NES and the original game (that I spent many weeks playing) I have to say that Ocarina of Time was my next favorite, until now....maybe. Classic Zelda but new enough to be exciting and interesting. The open world is awesome and I love not being locked into a linear order for quests. My son and I have--in fact--spent time just wandering around the lands searching for chests and items and doings side quests, and it's amazingly fun. If I had one gripe it would be that the story leaves you disconnected a bit, especially at the beginning, though that's kind of the point I guess. A games for the ages, with great control and fun for any age. I'd suggest the pro controller if you have bigger hands...it's much better than using the joycons.

Naturally, when I play a game I will only do the main stuffs, I won't do other stuffs, and horizon zero dawn is the first RPG like game that got me hooked, and this will be the second, the story of this game is kind of great, but the exploration none of the game has ever got me hooked, I kept doing shrine and exploring, unlocking towers so much, that I have done like only one divine beast yet, and this is my first Zelda game, I had SNES when I was young, never got the chance to play Zelda other than soccer and donkey kong, now I know that I've been missing out, hope they make all the Zelda again on switch.

I've heard a lot about this game since it's launch back in March, and my mind was blown first playing it in July. This game goes beyond all of it's previous games in a massive way and giving you the option of exploring each region in an apocalyptic world of Hyrule which is a very satisfying experience. I've been playing it non-stop and immersing myself in it's salvageable landscapes Nintendo kindly worked hard to give to us gamers. Reminds me of a cross between a Link Between Worlds and Ocarina of Time. Without a doubt a game of the year in a grand epic scale, it's creator successfully delivered.

I always fall in love with the Legend of Zelda games and this one is no exception. I highly recommend it. Open world, lots to do, fun stuff, exploring, loot, puzzles, and some challenge too. It's great.

One of the best games I have ever played, not only on the switch but any console!

Game looks great and has many of hours of play. Story line is detailed. Map is huge and there are lots of areas to explore. Some areas are a bit hard as the controls are not the greatest for some of the challenges.