Customer Ratings & Reviews

This is the open-world Legend of Zelda game that all diehard Zelda fans have been waiting for. Because of the open-world aspect, some may not like the game because it can feel less linear than previous Zelda titles, but I like it because it makes the game feel much longer and encourages adventure and exploration. And this Zelda game world that Nintendo has created is so rich, detailed, and breathtakingly vast in size that players who do not take the time to explore the game world are missing out on the majority of the game, and what is, in my opinion, the best component of it. I would consider this game as one of the best that I have played this decade, and for any Zelda fan especially, it is a must-have game. I got this game as a gift from my girlfriend, then after playing it for a few months, I went out and bought the game for my younger brother, who is also a serious Nintendo fan, because he wasn't sure if he'd like it or not. He's been playing it non-stop since then. I have it for the Wii U and my brother now has it for the Switch; I haven't noticed any differences between the two versions. However, if you have neither system and you call yourself a Zelda fan, this game is, in my eyes, a good enough reason to buy a Switch.

This is easily the most stunning achievement in video games in a while and really captivates the player immediately and encourages exploration. Although not 100% perfect, it comes pretty close and is absolutely essential for any switch owner. Frame rates stutter occasionally and are especially bad in some areas, but do not hinder game play in most cases.

This game is fantastic! All the reviews are very valid about this game. My only regret is buying from best buy. The game was advertised on sale but did not mention a sale period. I asked online chat support when the sale ended, and they said I had a week (until the following Saturday). The next day the game was back to full price and the sale had ended. I had this along with 3 other games in my cart which all were back to full price. Customer support could do nothing for me about honoring their own misstatement about the sale period. I got lucky that other competitors happen to have the previous sale price at the time I contacted BB about this problem so they price matched me. The other games were not on sale anywhere so they could not price match me or honor their own statement. I should have just purchased from the competitor and not given BB my business. I will not going forward because that is horrible practice to not honor your own statements.

You already all know what Zelda is. With this latest entry, the team did a great job of building a living, breathing world with hundreds of details and distractions everywhere you turn. Hunt, fish, explore, seek treasure or rare hidden enemies with powerful rewards. Dont take my word for it, pick it up and check it out! You won't regret it! :)

Amazing game and worth the money! The open world means that you have seemingly endless exploration and tasks to do. If you are looking for a fun game to pass the time and be fulfilling, this is the one for you!

If you're a Zelda fan, this is one game you don't want to miss. Action packed, excellent backstory and dialogue. I guess I am a bit biased being that I've always been a fan of the Zelda series on Nintendo. You won't be disappointed. Endless quests and side quests to keep your interest sparked.

I'm pretty sure it will get argued, but this is now easily my favorite zelda game of all time. Really fun. The only tiny tiny complaint, is that I could argue that the main quest line the whole time.....not terribly high on the difficulty. I was really hoping they'll add something later like a "master quest" or a hard mode. Then it would literally be perfect

This game is extremely fun, even for those who aren't fans of the Zelda series. the fact that you can complete objectives in whatever order you please, or just spend hours exploring Hyrule, makes this one of the best games available on Switch!

I didn't want to review this till I'd had some time to play it, and I knew the game, and now that I'm 45+ hours into the game (according to the Switch)...I still don't feel like I can definitively say I *know* this game. There's just so much to do and see and explore and fight and oh my god it's dangerous. 'Just one more shrine' turns into three shrines, a tower, and a tussle with some Guardians. There are plenty of side quests, and puzzles, and while yes, it's light on 'temples' or 'dungeons' compared to its predecessors, trust me, if it's boss fights you're looking for, the mini-bosses will find you in the overworld. If it's puzzles you want, the shrines have you covered. It's *different* from past Zelda games, but that's not a *bad* thing. I love this game, and I forsee many many many *many* more hours of gameplay in my future, especially with the first of the 2 DLC packs out now. If you're a Zelda fan, I recommend it. If you're *not* a Zelda fan, this may convert you to the team! (No joke...I had a friend over a few weekends back, and introduced her to the game as someone who'd never seen a Zelda game before...she apparently played all said nearly 9 hours from the time I turned it on, to the time I woke up the next morning!)

Breath of the Wild is a must have and play game for the Nintendo Switch. Beautiful visuals. Excellent controls. Great depth and adventures. Lots to explore and unlock. This is the game that brought me to the Nintendo Switch and is keeping me there for the long haul! Highly recommend for any age, include old gamers like me (ahem, 45+!).

Great game, excellent story, graphics could be improved, but great graphics overall. The controls are responsive and we'll balanced. The DLC is a plus but not needed to enjoy the game to its fullest. If you are a fan of Zelda, this is one that you need to add to your collection.

It's incredible what levels of polish Nintendo has achieved with this game, especially considering the open-world format. This is a robust and exciting world that is always throwing new challenges at you. Beyond that, it feels like a return-to-form with the Zelda franchise, allowing you to truly feel like a wandering adventurer saving a besieged kingdom.

I absolutely love this game. Its complex but easy to undestand at the same time. The amount of hidden items, and stuff to do is outstanding. Been playing it everyday since i bought it and i am not even 50% into the game. Its graphics are very good and the story is simply excellent. Every switch owner should play this.

Awesome!! I played it all day. Hard to stop once you get started.

There was a lot of hype around this game being better then ocarina of time but after putting 20 hours on it I don’t see that being the case. Botw is a great game in an of it self the open world concept is amazing and there’s always more to do to get better and progress the story line, but still not better then OoT in my opinion.

I play games in kind of unorthodox ways in that I am often never very focused on the goal of the game so much as I am in exploring all inches of the game to find its hidden treasures and secrets. I have a limited scope of interest in video games (The Sims and Pokemon are the only other games I really play), but BOTW can keep me (and has kept me) entertained for hours. I am obsessed with cooking stuff and collecting items so I have a boatload of every ingredient you can find in the game, which ends up coming in hand when it comes to upgrades. I also really like small/short/easy side quests and this game has a ton of them. I also highly recommend getting the DLC--there's this hero's mode on the map that shows you where you've gone over the course of the past 200 hours so you don't end up going to the same spot all the time. My partner also has and plays this game and he also loves it. The main quests aren't impossible but they're definitely time consuming. He works more on the main Ganon-related quests and thus he is often more geared up than me, but because I'm not as interested in the main quests it doesn't really matter for my gameplay.

This was honestly my first Zelda game that I really played all the way (mostly all the way through but I'll be beating the game in the next day or two) and I have to say it's one of the best Nintendo games I've played in awhile. From the graphics to the story line to game engine and everything in between this game has you playing it non-stop and I love it!

Is this the best game of all time? It's possible. To even be in the running so soon after it came out should speak volumes about the quality of the game. I almost feel bad for the inevitable Breath of the Wild sequel...it has an unenviable job of following up a masterpiece.

Breath of the Wild is arguably the best Zelda game ever made. This Zelda game has the biggest open world I've seen yet for this series. Cooking is probably the newest feature that's different from the previous games, and it's actually entertaining. Other that that, it may be the same premise, but there is much more depth this time around.

Game offers a HUGE world to explore, with the freedom to complete quests on your own terms/timing. The graphics are great, the story-line is good, the puzzles are challenging. It is both a strategy game and a skill game... I would certainly buy it again. I am very pleased with it.