Customer Ratings & Reviews

This open world Zelda game is a fantastic leap forward in the series. Progression and exploration is fun and you can go almost anywhere. Combat is entertaining and the story keeps you interested.

All the excitement around TotK convinced me it was time to invest in a Switch and try out the game that redefined the franchise, and I was not disappointed. Such a beautiful game and the open-endedness of it left me satisfied to leave the missions behind and just wander around. Can;t wait to try the sequel!

Breath of the Wild is one of the best open world games I've played. While the story isn't anything spectacular, and the framerate occasionally dips heavily, they are minor nitpicks that don't take much if anything at all from the game. The world is incredibly large and the fact that you can stray off from the story and do your own thing with almost no restriction is something that sets it apart from most other open world games. There's an insane amount of content and in the process hundreds of hours can be put into this game. the fact that it's only $60 feels like a steal. In all, Breath of the Wild is one of the best games released in 2017 and the ability to take it on the go on the Nintendo Switch is icing on a fabulous cake.

Being able to play Zelda on-the-go with the Switch is great! The game itself hasn't pulled me in as I hoped it would. The open-world and exploration is fantastic. I find myself getting distracted too often to find out what is just a short distance away. Zelda on the Switch itself looks incredible. I don't care much for the weapon durability as it is irritating nor the inventory management. I would prefer button mapping options as I am used to using other default control layouts on other consoles.

To echo the world of game journalists, this game is a masterpiece. It is a fulfillment of thirty years of the Legend of Zelda franchise, and represents one of Nintendo's most perfectly executed games. On top of that, it represents one of the open-world genre's most successful efforts to date, as glitches are virtually nonexistent and the player is constantly engaged with intriguing, compelling sidequests and exploration. The difficulty is reasonably challenging, especially compared to more recent entries in the Zelda franchise, but falls short of the medium's recent emphasis on extremely high difficulty (Dark Souls, Nuclear Throne, etc.). In short, I would imagine almost any player enjoying himself or herself while playing Breath of the Wild.

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

I have been a Zelda series fan since the original was released in 1986 for the NES. I love the feel of the open world and that there isn't any set order for the majority of the missions. There is so much to see and do throughout the world that before I know it, I am completely immersed in discovering little details hidden throughout the game. The visual styling in the game is excellent and there is no doubt in my mind as to why this won Game of the Year for 2017. I highly recommend using a Pro Controller instead of the Joy-Cons on the switch. I find it much more comfortable for the marathon gaming sessions that I put into this game. Definitely an incredible game that is a must own for any Switch owner!

BotW is no doubt the main reason to buy the Switch right away, even if it is also out on the Wii U. BotW still has a very zelda feel and traditional zelda story but it takes that and expands it into a massive open world. The thing is its a far different style of open world games than I was expecting. Its more so about just exploring and stumbling upon things than really heading forward in the story. I feel as if its hard to explain how different it is than say a GTA game or Horizon Zero Dawn. This game focus far more on how the world interacts with you(rain is a big factor) and how you can find different routes to get to places you may not want to really be at just yet. But you can be if you try. The world and puzzles make the game insanely fun for me, including the weather. However Im not a fan of the weapon/damage system as I feel it jerks me out of the game having to switch to a new weapon. I do like that it makes you "try" others but still overall an issue for me. The voice acting is alright but the choice of being VO only at certain areas vs the whole game is something else that seems to take me out of the experience, I understand this may not be the case for many tho. I cant really knock the age old story that is Zelda but I must admit the story seems very lackluster overall for me, but at the same time it could have been far worse and I know others love this story telling. Lastly the controls or going back to playing Nintendo games after playing so much Xbox/PS is something that caused plenty of deaths during my gameplay. Just not use to the main button not being on the bottom of the configuration. But this is a bit of a personal issue as well. Overall I enjoyed the game, the world is amazing for being Nintendo as well as the idea that this is on a handheld device. That being said, I believe everyone should play the game themselves and find out if its truly amazing for you or not. Everyone has their own tastes.

I didn't read a whole lot going into this game, and I was pleasantly surprised with what I got! There are many changes to the Zelda formula here, yet for all of the changes, it's oddly familiar. Like the original for the NES, this Zelda lets you tackle bosses and areas as you choose in a sprawling open world (though, some areas may be more more difficult to tackle initially than others). The one big negative is the weapon degradation; this is a new feature to the franchise, and doesn't really add anything to the experience. Instead, you tend to hold on to your best weapons instead of getting to enjoy them over your journey, since they'll be destroyed after killing maybe 5 enemies. All in all, a great package and a very relaxing game.

Breath of the Wild is, by far, the most expansive of the Legend of Zelda games, with an open world available to you that rivals The Elder Scrolls games for the sheer size of the world you have to play in. For the first time, it feels like you are running around in a ruined kingdom, with pockets of life forging their way in this post apocalyptic world. The graphics are beautiful, and I feel that Nintendo has managed to nail a visual style that is timeless. There are a few points where it does make identifying things tricky, but overall it is easy to tell what you are looking at, and where you need to go to get what. The gameplay is also fun and intriguing. The different weapons require different play styles to get the most out of - and, with how often the weapons break, you'll need to learn them all to get the most out of the game. However, it does have a few flaws. I won't discuss much about it, but I wasn't overly thrilled with the final fight against Ganon. I am not a fan of his overall character design in this game, and felt that he was a much more interesting villain in previous games in the series, particularly Ocarina of Time and Twilight Princess. However, the end of the fight is fun and interesting, so it is not an entirely bad end. Finally, there were a few points where the game chugged when too much was going on at once. Things like taking on 4-5 enemies in the middle of a thunderstorm would lead to the game chugging a bit would bring it to it's knees, but never for more than a few seconds - enough to be noticeable, but not enough to detract from the game. So, overall, this is truly a great game - but it falls just short of perfection. Perhaps with a few more years working with the Switch architecture will bring us a bigger and better game, but for the time being, this game certainly sets the bar high and makes me truly excited to see what the system can bring in the future. Final rating: 9/10.

Breath of the Wild is absolute freedom. The freedom to play however you want, at whatever pace you want. To explore without boundaries. See something up a mountain? Climb it. You have all the tools to complete the game as soon as you leave the tutorial area. It's incredible how liberating that is. The world is vast and sticks in your memory thanks to all the impressive, standout landmarks. The story is simple and kinda vague, but there is a collectible type that helps flesh it out more. An absolute masterpiece of a Zelda game thanks to reinventing the formula. Don't expect dungeons and boss keys and the like. This is a new Zelda for a new generation - and it has never been better.

This iteration of Zelda is absolutely amazing. So much attention has been paid to detail. They've really made a living, breathing, game world. It can definitely be challenging, especially towards the beginning. There is a ton of content, and so far it has all be really great. It is easy to get into even if you haven't picked up a Zelda game in a long time. You don't really need a lot of knowledge of the previous games. No graphical issues. Frame rate is smooth, graphics are great. In fact, this is the best looking Zelda game to ever come out. If you are looking to reprise the role of Link, or even jump into it for the first time, as he battles to destroy Ganon, don't hesitate to pick this up. This is really top notch.

Already close to 40 hours into this game and probably only halfway through. This is easily the best Zelda game of the franchise, and probably one of the best games ever made. The experience sucks you in and doesn't let go, giving you an open world to explore with fantastic combat and fun quests. If you haven't bought this game already, then you're missing out on one of the best gaming experiences you could ever hope to have.

Incredible, addicting game with something for every gamer. Its true that you can make combat easier on yourself by the things you do in the world of this game (if you like it easier as I do). But the difficulty of figuring out puzzles, quests, directions, etc never goes away. I played about 160 hours and completed the main quest at about 20% of the whole. I'm not motivated to keep doing everything else to 100% because for me it takes a guide and internet experts for most of it rather than just playing. It was a great experience and it had a really good effect on my life (by taking me out of it!). But I put even more time into a game that I can get more lost in without a guide, like my favorite Skyrim.

Breath of the wild has been a good game. Like most reviewers say, it is very grind-y, and you do have to work on it heavily. I use the game to wind down in my spare time, and because I have the regular sized switch the other member of my house hold plays the game as well. The world is very expansive, and over all it has been a great purchase and I can't wait to see what the company has next for the series. It's definitely one of the best games I've ever played, and not what I expected it to be in a good way.

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

Zelda BOTW is an excellent open world game. It has a ton of content and the world feels very alive. If you are looking for a game with a lot of variety and fun gameplay, this is for you.

Very large sandbox world, you can go everywhere, nothing boring about it. Surprised by how well the graphics are and the combat system is not hard to learn. If you ever played a Zelda game, you'll be pleased to know that the game follows the story and game play like older games but way, way better! Only thing I wasn't to happy about is how the weapons and shields break easily but getting replacement gear is not hard to find. Over all, the game will have you hooked in no time and you'll lose yourself and time playing Zelda. Linkheads and Zelda nerds rejoice!!!!!

This is perhaps not the best game ever made but it is certainly the best game in a very long time. In my opinion the only weak part of the game is the dungeons and bosses. They simply arent very challenging or different from each other. That being said the main attraction to this game is the exploration of Hyrule. This is where the game really shines. I have logged over 100 hours and have still not seen everything this game has to offer. I did notice the occasional frame drop but this is easy to overlook when playing such a great game. A must buy for any switch owner.

This Zelda game is amazing. From the story to the graphics and open world play style, this won't be a game you will want to miss out on. A must have and must play, one of the greatest games ever made!