Customer Ratings & Reviews

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.

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.

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!!!!!

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.

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!

I'm not a big gamer. I don't have a lot of time to play, and this is the first "serious" game I've played in probably 5 years. But it is absolutely incredible. I spend so much time just wandering around, exploring and staring in awe at the beautiful, immersive world this game creates. It can be a bit slow paced at times because of that, so I'm looking forward to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe coming out to provide a faster paced game alternative when I'm in the mood for something different. But I have a feeling I'll be playing this game for many months to come, and it will end up being one of my all time favorites. This isn't even a genre I usually like, but it's just so well done. I can't recommend it highly enough.

Disclaimer: I am, and always have been, a huge Legend of Zelda/Nintendo fan, so I am not trying to pretend that I didn't go into this purchase with preconceived notions of the quality. That being said, it surpassed my very high expectations. The map is enormous and the world sucks you in. I love the surprise every time I find something fun that I know has no connection to the storyline (Second disclaimer: I LOVE side quests, and this game has a ton). I have already played for 100+ hours and I don't feel anywhere close to halfway through. To add onto that, I think that this game gives more control over pacing than any other game I've ever played. I personally love to find every single detail and explore every area, which can take forever, but I have friends who have said that they were able to zoom through the main storyline in about 30 hours. It's hard for me to imagine why you would want to do that with a world that is so full and immersive, but I appreciate that the developers catered to both audiences. The only negatives to playing come down to a few technical issues, specifically with controls. Anytime is a motion-sensing aspect in the game it kinda drives me crazy. I disabled the motion-controls for everything that I could, but the one unavoidable area that it comes up is in some of the puzzles throughout the game. I wish that there was a way to recalibrate the controller so that I could tell the switch when my joycon is in the optimal position for completing the puzzle, but it seems like it just locks the orientation in as soon as you start the puzzle. The other thing that drove me crazy when I was first playing is the crouch button, as it is activated by pressing down the left joystick. The issue I have with this is that during intense fights, I often accidentally press it down and end up getting stuck in a crouched position when I was trying to run away or move quickly. I got used to it as I kept playing, but I still wish that the game gave the option of switching which buttons corresponded to which commands. Overall: This game is absolutely incredible. It gives the character an unprecedented amount of freedom, and the world feels virtually limitless.

I spent way too much time playing this game, it was great, fun and it was so entertaining all the way through.

This game is excellent! More open world than I first thought it would be, more to see and do, and great graphics. A classic Zelda game but more! Very interesting story too.

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.

Breath of the Wild is an absolute gaming masterpiece! Its vast open-world, stunning graphics, and immersive gameplay make it a true adventure like no other. I love the freedom to explore, the challenging puzzles, and the countless surprises around every corner. This game has redefined my expectations for video games, and I can't get enough of it!

Very complex game with great graphics. I need to get better at using all the features with the controller. Many places to explore.

Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a big change from what most Zelda fans are used to, but even though it introduces all new (for the series) open world concepts and gameplay changes, it maintains that uniquely Zelda feel. On the Switch, graphics look fairly good, though nothing like games on PS4 or XBO. But most gamers know you don't go to Nintendo for cutting edge graphics. Art style works well within the limits of the system, and once you play for a while you do get lost in a beautiful world. Plays well both docked to TV and in handheld mode, although some of the faster-paced combat is a bit rough in handheld mode, due to how you hold it. Overall, a fantastic game on a great new system!

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.

I would say that this Zelda goes straight to the top with my other Zelda favorites! It is highly addictive and gives you complete freedom in the open world! I have played countless hours of this game, haven't even thought about playing anything else, and I have just scratched the surface. It holds all of the classic challenges of Zelda games with numerous puzzles to solve, as well as many additional ones with the fact that your gear can break on you. I haven't had this much fun playing a game since Ocarina of Time. If you haven't played yet, even if you don't have a Wii U or Switch, make some new friends and try it out. If you like rpg's or simply love the Zelda series this is a must play!

this game is entirely different than every other zelda game in the franchise. not much main story, open world map, hardly any music that we're all used to. if you're looking for another dungeon based linear zelda game this isn't for you, but if you keep an open mind you won't be disappointed. the graphics are beautiful, there's a ton of new elements that make exploration very fun and there's tons of side quests to keep you busy. if you're a completionist like i am, this game is both a dream and a nightmare. can definitely play for hours on end!

From the intro you know this game will be special. I can only quote a writer at Kotaku; " This game never tells you NO. If you wanna try to climb a tree , you can. If you wanna try to slide down the mountain on your shield, you can. If you can think it up and have the items to do so IT POSSIBLE. " This game had had me in awe so many times I can't count. With FF15, Horizon , and NIOH , it's a great year for games. But Zeldas are always special, and this one doesnt follow the normal Zelda formula. And for that reason it makes it so good and still appealing to the fans. Pick this game up. The switch ver does currently have some framerate drops but it's not to take away from the experience.

This is easily one of the best switch games i have ever played if you are a zelda fan this is a must have!

I have been a fan of Zelda games for a long time, and this one doesn't disappoint. It has an expansive open world while maintaining a pretty strong story element. It feels very Zelda in the way combat works. The main difference is that the temples are rather short, and focused primarily on puzzles. That's not a bad thing, though, because there is plenty else to do in the wide open world! The art style is also quite beautiful. It may be a bit cartoony compared to many games being released in today's market, but it is whimsical and charming, and really deserves appreciation as a digital work of art. Definitely would recommend this game!

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!