Customer Ratings & Reviews

What can I say that hasn't already been said about this game a hundred times before? It is near-perfection. I have played this game for over 50 hours so far and feel like I have only scratched the surface with what you can do. I am not usually a fan of open-world games because they are usually intimidating to me and there is just no direction. In this game, they give you just the right amount of direction and freedom, and allow you to play and experience this game exactly how you want. If you just want to play through the story and do all the main missions, you can do that. If you just want to wander around the world and do shrines and side missions, you can do that as well. Both methods are equally satisfying. If you own a Switch, you owe it to yourself to buy this game.

This game was purchased as a gift for my 16yo daughter. She is an avid gamer and she absolutely LOVES this game. She has not stopped talking about it for a week now. She loves the play, the story, the lore, and the beauty of the game! She came home from work today talking about the areas that she needs to go visit, the preparations she must make, etc. I told her that she sounds just like her mother and I sounded when we were addicted to The Legend of Zelda on the original Nintendo in the 80s. This sounds every bit as addictive to this new generation of gamers as Zelda was to us first generation gamers. I'm sure I'll be playing this game soon! Most highly recommended.

BotW might be the best video game ever made. Ocarina of Time held that mantle a while ago, and now Breath of the Wild seems to have taken up the crown. Gameplay is fluid, the story is as beautiful as ever, the music is masterfully woven into the experience, and the visual aesthetic of this game is breathtaking. It looks like a Japanese pencil drawing come-to-life. Probably not the best game for a super casual (or brand new) gamer, due to how deep and involved it is. (This is not the kind of game one can pick up and dive right into. It sort of ramps up.) But if you have been away from Zelda for a while or if you're new to the series but have played open world games and want to give BotW a try -- you are in for a very special treat.

Awesome game, very happy to be able to play The legend of Zelda again.

This is truly one of the best games I've ever played. Everything about it is rewarding and the exploration never gets tiring. The only negative I have are a few frame rate issues when there is a lot of intense rain or wind. But it's not overly severe where you want to stop playing.

This game is how an open-world game should be constructed. There is plenty of content that let you know it's in a Zelda world while also maintaining a level of openness not seen since the first game in the series. The only reason I didn't rate it 5 stars is that I think the combat could be a lot better. It's not awful by any means, but I think the lock-on could be better and the controls, or rather the button placement, could be better in the way that it relates to combat. It's not bad or anything, but if you're a fan of From's Souls series, don't go in expecting combat like that. Fantastic game in every other regard though.

I'll admit it takes some time to get use to the new weapons and their durablitly but once you do it's quite possibly one of the best if not best video games I have ever played. There is so much to explore and so many tasks to complete it will keep the user busy for some time.

The Legend of Zelda is a series that I have always enjoyed since I was a child, and this game brought a new angle to a classic. The aspects of The Legend of Zelda including Link and Zelda are present, with a more modern twist (modern for video games). What I mean by modern is the open world concept, instead of continuous dungeon after dungeon in a certain order. It did change the Zelda spirit, when it comes to dungeons crawling with puzzles and challenges to being more spread out throughout the land with hidden temples containing puzzles as a different twist. I remember reading the first weeks of reviews for this game (I obtained a copy on release day) and seeing people complain about Zelda being an open world game taking away from the spirit of Zelda games. However, I along with many others agree that it is a different style of game, but executed tremendously and near flawless. 10/10.

I am really impressed, I never thought a Nintendo game would run so good. The game runs at a stable freshrate and it has, surprisingly, a very fast loading. In addition I did not had to download any updates whatsoever, I just started playing. The game has very good graphics and performance. The story itself is amazing, filled with epic story moments. Finally, the game has quite a good number of cutscenes where the characters actually talk, instead of just reading text. It is a surprising game

Graphics in this game are stunning and the traditional Zelda story is there. Not getting sidetracked in the "open world" of this edition is more of issue. So many places to explore and items to find make that easy. Non-Zelda players can find plenty to do. Excellent Game!!

I like that this game is open world and there isn't a path/order to where you have to go. You can literally do what you want, when you want and still progress through the game. The gameplay is great, and there is a lot more story to this Zelda title than any previous title.

Such a beautiful game! This is how you do open world. So much to explore and so many unique areas. Best part is the ability to climb just about everything. They really nailed the story and gameplay on this one.

I know that's a bold statement, but it may beat out Link to the Past and Wind Waker as my favorite. The best praise I can give it is that it's completely different from any Zelda game I've played, yet it feels just as familiar as any other Zelda. It takes the best parts of open world games, but keeps it just simple enough that it doesn't feel as overwhelming as some open world games (GTA, I love you but sometimes I feel it's too much open world). You're rewarded for exploration and you are welcome and encouraged to go and do anything. It's more RPG-ish in some ways than the past, with more inventory management and cooking recipes, but again, doesn't feel too much like diving into something like Witcher III. It's the best of all worlds together in the familiar and welcoming Zelda universe. If you're into Zelda, open world exploration, light RPG elements, or story, you'll be glad you bought this one.

So far I've loved this game, and I've been playing it for hours daily since release. Being a completionist I've still got a while yet before I'll even consider the game beat (I want to discover all shrines and all the seeds), but going through the story itself and killing Ganon still took me a few days. If you like Zelda, but enjoy more open world games this is a must. Not even saying you need a switch, get it on wii u if you can (might even be better since you have access to the map/menu at all times). I will say that nothing about this game is super challenging though, so if you enjoy hard games this might disappoint a little. They will be adding hard mode later on, but that is months away, and I have the sneaking suspicion it might be DLC only which I hope isn't the case (so far this game is the only DLC I've ever bought in my life, but I will be the first to admit I'm a Zelda fan boy for better or worse).

First game on the system and it is amazing. Newest zelda game and it is open world, you can explore everything you can see in the world and you can do so many fun things.Fight, cooking, chopping down trees.

We've been waiting for this game for a while now. It is finally out and doesn't disappoint. It does feel like a different take on the Zelda series since there are a few changes made to the gameplay that are both great and not so great. While everyone will be talking about how good it is (you can read other reviews for those), I'll instead talk about the annoying elements I had issues with. The stamina meter being the big thing. Getting stuck in the middle of the river and not being able to swim or climb certain areas without you losing all your stamina and having to restart can get frustrating. Link also traverses those really slow. Durability on weapons also is something I don't care for. Sure it makes it more realistic, but still annoying nonetheless. Aside from those minor issues, overall, it is an excellent game and it is no wonder why it is one of highest rated games thus far from reviews.

This game is amazing. Starts from story, to gergous graphic to vase beautiful word of Hyrule to explore and sight see. Has a lot of replay values and plenty of puzzles to solve. Must have for Zelda fans. Every switch owner should give this game a shot.

Excellent game! This is the first Legend of Zelda game I've played since Twilight Princess and I'm enjoying it a whole lot. It's not as story focused as Twilight Princess, but it's still an interesting story. The gameplay is addicting and a bit different than past games. Weapons have durability and can break after extended use, there are more environmental hazards like freezing weather or scorching heat depending on the region, cooking food can provide buffs, and armor sets also provide buffs. It can be a bit overwhelming at first because you're thrust into the world and are free to explore it entirely. I've read you can even head straight for the final boss and take him on. I would definitely recommend this game.

I am a huge fan of all Zelda games in the series. However, you don't need to play the previous titles to enjoy this game since it's got a story of its own and YOU can pretty much play the game however way you like. The engine created for Breath of the Wild is absolutely phenomenal. There are so many different ways to reach a goal. This game will have you thinking outside of the box and you will always be discovering new things. There is a massive open world to explore and lots of things you can collect. I also love all the outfits you can get and customize with colors. It's simply a masterpiece and everyone should play it no matter your age. The DLC also adds a lot more content on top of the base game which I also think is well worth it. Seriously, if you're thinking of buying a Switch or own a Switch, getting this game is a must.

Back story. I wasn't a massive fan of the Zelda series. My favorites from them all have been the first 3. I also wasn't a fan of Skyrim. I thought it was too wide open and could be boring to play at times. With that out of the way. There is just something about this game, a charm about it, that keeps you coming back. There is so much to do and to be done as well as so many different ways to do one thing. Nintendo has really got a masterpiece on their hands. The story is as great as is put out to be. Nothing disappoints. I've tried finding an issue with the game itself and I really can't.. The only issue I see is the some what unfortunate situation that not all are able to enjoy this game just yet due to Switch supply issues. This is a must own for anyone who owns a Switch. Whether your a Zelda fan or not you will certainly enjoy the various bits of this game making it well worth the price.