Customer Ratings & Reviews

This is the only game I have for my switch. I've played previous zelda games but never beat any of them. This one is more open world, and it is done right. It isn't as open as say, Skyrim, and the distance between two points of interest can sometimes be too long (especially stables), but it is fun exploring the world around you, at your choice. The story is very good, and you get all of your abilities relatively early on, with the most important abilities coming first. By about 6 hours played (including some meandering) I unlocked all of the abilities. The biggest negative I have about this game is the weather system. When it rains, surfaces become slippery and you can't climb as well. If there's a lightning storm, metal objects (weapons, shields, bows) will attract lightning bolts, doing huge damage in the area. Both of these can be annoying, because climbing and combat are huge aspects to the game. There have been many times where I had to sit and wait 10 minutes, doing nothing in-game, waiting for rain to stop so I could resume climbing a cliff or building. I've also been killed many times during combat in a lightning storm, when fighting one enemy and the weapon of a fallen one attracted electricity that killed me. Luckily the game autosaves pretty frequently Overall though, this is a very fun game that I can definitely see myself playing for a while. For me, it makes up for the switch's weak launch titles, since I probably won't need another game until late Spring/Summer (if that).

I've been a fan of "TLOZ Series" since the very first one for the NES. Ocarina of Time is my all-time favorite followed by: A Link to the Past. This particular title Breath of the Wild 'BOTW' has instantly made its way to my top three of the whole series. At first, I wasn't okay that there weren't dungeons and the game feeling "Too real" with the weapons breaking and all. After getting a feel for where the developers were going and being up to par with the storyline of this one, I found myself not wanting to turn the game off like I used to do from the age of 6 - 16. (I'm now 33 years of age soon to be 34) The cinematography is excellent, the story is great, the gameplay is superb, and the overall concept is Perfect. If I could, I would give this game an extra 5-stars. It's so good that I literally google sequel to 'BOTW' every day hoping to at least get a new trailer for its sequel and a demo. After beating this game, I go back and play it to find little things here and there that I didn't find while completing the game. It's forever entertaining and a fun play.

Ocarina of Time and Link to the past we're my favorite Zelda games of all time. (Minus Navi telling you to "Hey! Listen!" once in a while, you had to figure all the puzzles out on your own, which I enjoyed. Then Twilight Princess came out, which was ok....graphics were good and plot line was fresh and different, but there was too much guidance. Skyward Sword....ugh, I couldn't even finish the game. It was so linear, it was embarrassing. I was a fraction of a percent away from giving up on the franchise altogether. With all these open world concept games out there WHY hasn't Nintendo picked up on this?? Zelda would be the perfect world to do that in! I pretty much wanted a Skyrim/Ocarina of Time mashup. Then this came out. I held off on getting it for well over a year because I was terrified of being disappointed again. I kept up on reviews, and the difference between this Zelda and the others were that the reviews kept getting BETTER....so I decided to get the Nintendo Switch and play it. CONGRATS NINTENDO!!!! You finally gave us hardcore Zelda fans what we were looking for! Puzzles galore, difficult monsters, different battle scenarios, tons of secrets and most of all you can do anything in any order you want. You can go straight to Ganon 15 mins in of you want. You'll definitely die, but you have the OPTION to do it. That's what makes this game phenomenal.

Being a 70 female Zelda Fan, I put off buying the Switch because I thought it might be too much for me. But it is a Blast! The graphics are something you have NEVER seen in Zelda. You can play the game OR just forever wander, gathering, cooking & defeating foes. If you can see it on the screen, You Can Get There!

Ok so in the words of ffxv... BoTW definitely holds its own as new addition and continuation of the super successful and well loved LoZ series. I initially bought BoTW for my brother ( and he loves it too) but I couldn't help but play for like hours on end. Seriously Ill spend hours playing it, never gets boring. The story is emotional and engaging the nostalgia is fulllll blown and I eat it up. Gameplay is really acessible and immersive ! Everyone can play and enjoy it! I mean im a 21 yr old college student and my brothers 18 so we'll like play in the car before class lol to pass the time and like even my 7 yr old cousin she's loves the game too! So no matter how young or old or how familiar or unfamiliar with LoZ mythos...the game really appeals to any demographic !!

Written by gamer: It was a great game. I liked the concept that they took with the open world map and the fact that you can travel all throughout the world. The graphics are extraordinary and I would like to see the same kind of quality in the sequel. Also, I like how you can choose what you do and there are lots of unique characters that have their own lives. I love when you help make Tarry Town. It brings the feel of a regular town game where you can witness the progression of the other NPCs going through their lives like getting married and making friends. Also, I like the horse mechanics. Like where the horse follows the path without you having to move it. But there is one thing that Nintendo can do better. That is, not having as much Sheikah-related things. Also, to make the clothes cost less, the amount of money you have to use on simple clothes is ridiculous. I mean, I almost had to sell all of my things to pay for the Sheikah armor. In the sequel, it would be nice if you could generate all of the items you get in the botw to botw 2 so people wouldn't have to work to get all the way back to the top. It was very fun playing the game and I can't wait to play the second one.

Game is a joy to play, lots of variety and things to do. If you love exploring in games like Witcher or Elder Scrolls and also like a Zelda-style game, then you should really enjoy this too! The game does have lag playing docked. There will be frame drops and stutter which is unfortunate. But gameplay-wise I'm having a blast! Lots of exploration, lots of weapons, collectibles and more!

The Legend of Zelda, breathe of the wild has truly proven itself to be one of the best games ever made. From a awe inspiring open world to a solid combat system with great rpg elements, the legend of Zelda does an amazing job at providing a rich story element with an insane amount of secrets, puzzles, and more. With hundreds and hundreds of hours of gameplay, this will be a $60 well spent.

I love this game. Between the breathtaking visuals, the exciting gameplay, puzzles, compelling story and interesting characters, there's a reason this got GOTY in 2017. It is a gorgeous and fun game with tons to do in a massive open world. If you own a Nintendo Switch without Breath of the Wild it's my sincere opinion that you, my friend, are missing out dearly.

I have been playing since the release and I have to say, as a fan who has played every Zelda game, this is the best one I have played. I know that is a bold statement as Ocarina Of Time is the flagship standard, but the open world of BotW's Hyrule, the non-linear aspect, the hunting, the graphics, the story and tie-ins... even the shout outs to other franchises makes this game an EXPERIENCE!!

Seriously. I find myself laughing and crying at this game. The depth of exploration and design in even the smallest of details bottles my mind. When you think, "Man, I wonder if that will work?" and you try it, guess what? It WORKS! This is the first game where possibilities seem endless for solving the same puzzles and exploring the same world. 70+ hours in and still finding new content.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of the best games ever. It's fun, challenging, and let's the player explore and truly go anywhere. If a hill or mountain is in the way of where you want to go, simply just climb it. Story isn't forced and gives the player many choices during gameplay. Pure genius

Wow, Zelda BOTW is such a great experience. Looks great, is fun to play, and there is so much to see and explore. The game lets you play and do how you see fit without holding your hand. There is something around every corner in this game and it keeps me coming back. It's a must buy for every Switch owner.

This game is tottaly woth it , you will have really joyfull moments admiring the art and the skylands

This is a big change to most Zelda games, and for the most part it is a good change. You're in a giant sandbox and where ever you see on the horizon you can travel to. The art style is an odd mixture of cartoon and realistic that works sometimes and others, not so much. The gameplay of having the weapons break is one of the low points in the game and unless you buy the DLC and beat the specific quest to unlock the full powered Master Sword, you're going to get frustrated real quick. The other item would be from a story perspective, it is rather lacking. There is a good story lurking underneath, but you only get bits and pieces of it if you really go out and look for it, rather than being guided by it. This can be a good or bad thing, depending on what you're looking for. Overall it's a great game and a perfect addition to the Switch.

One of, if not THE best video game Ive ever played in my entire life. I’ve been a avid gamer since childhood. Being a millennial, that means the GAMEBOY / NES forward. In hs I was heavy into panting games and Zelda’s ‘Ocarina of Time’ blew my young mind. BOTW is the first Zelda game since Ocarina (it’s it’s sequel, Majora’s Mask) that feels on the same level quality wise in every way. Nintendo 100% NAILED use of the open-world style and not once in all 100+ hours played was I ever board. The expansion packs that came out separately later added even more to the fun. I’m sitting on my knees praying to the video game gods that Nintendo makes its promise and releases the amazing-looking sequel sometime early in 2022. BOTW is so good, it’s the type of game that imprints on your mind & thoughts forever from the gameplay to battles and controls plus intricate storyline. No complaints here and nothing but extreme praise!

I don't normally play games through the end, only a few titles are able to hold my intention and dive me into the world. Zelda for me, is one of those games. Being one of the game franchises i grew up on, purchasing a Switch and Zelda was a day one decision. I havent been able to put the game down. The mechanics are amazing, dodge at the right time and boom, strike your foe to death. Amiibo support has been great too. Scan your Smash Bros Link and get Epona, Scan Wolf Link and get a Wolf Link companion in game. Kinda reminds me of Metal Gear V. Puzzles in the shrines throughout the game has been fun, a bit tedious if you want to increase your heart/ stamina level quickly. But they is a vast variation of puzzles and skills you need to use to solve them. Im still not done with the game though, 50+ hours and going strong. So many things to do i get deviated from the main quest and just keep doing my own thing. And taking this game on the go is a huge + too. I can play anywhere! Definitely buy this if you are a fan of the Zelda franchise and/or enjoy open world games. Just to add: A lot of people complain that your weapons break and dont have good durability but, there are so many weapons you pick up during the game that you have ample amount of weapons to go through. Aww my 38 DMG 2-hander broke, i just found a 52 DMG 2-hander! And this goes on and on.

I've never been the biggest Zelda fan. I enjoy the games but there has always been just a lack of narrative that distracts me. In this case though, the lack of narrative was the goal, and the open world screams at you to make your own adventure. This isn't new to the open world genre, but for some reason it works way better here. This game takes what assassin's Creed started, and the rest of the industry adopted, and makes it fun again. I don't even know how really, but it does. My theory is that it makes every little thing you do in the world, whether it's doing shrines, expanding map awareness through towers, or exploration in general, directly effect you in the game. The shrines for more stamina and hearts, the map awareness to find more shrines or new areas to explore, and exploration to find food, minerals, critters or more. Everything you do is to your direct benefit so you never really feel like you're wasting time. Of course, the problems with this game are the sames ones you've probably read here there and every where: weapon durability. It sucks to finally find a good weapon but be afraid to use it due to the fact that you only get between 10 and 20 hits before you lose it forever. A bummer, but another reason to go out in the world and find koroku seeds and expand your inventory! Woo!

I have been playing video games for over 30 years. This is one of the best games I have ever played. Tons of content with a really fun world to explore. Most games today feel like they are only made to upsell you for more content. Breath of the Wild easily has over 100 hours of gameplay within it.

One of the greatest games ever produced, even if you took the storyline and main quests out of it, I just love running around and exploring the world and finding new ways to take on enemies, obstacles and mechanics. It's also beautiful to boot. Be careful you will loose track of time while playing.