Customer Ratings & Reviews

I love Zelda games, and I feel that this was an amazing step up from previous games. The mechanics are awesome, I love the new controls for fights, the graphics are beautiful, the world is totally worth exploring, and the storyline - as always - is well thought out and connects well to other games. The main quest side characters are fleshed our well, and so are many of the NPCs in the towns and wandering the map. The only (small) drawback is that, with such a gigantic world, it is sometimes a little boring having to run through empty fields, desert, etc. to get where you have to go, or wait for the rain to stop to continue climbing to finish something related to the main quest. Despite this, the main quest is awesome (and you don’t feel pressured to finish it as fast as possible and you can actually spend time exploring the world), the side quests are fun (although sometimes not very rewarding), and the DLC is a must-get, in my opinion. I hope you enjoy this game!

Graphics and music are awesome. A great story game that’s an open-world concept. If you like that type of thing then this game is for you!

The huge open world is filled beautifully with great attention to detail. It's lands are varied and exiting to explore. I never feel like I'm looking at the same thing twice when I'm actually in a brand new area. I've spent hours just exploring and barely done anything with the main quest and had a ton of fun doing it.

Excellent game. Look great, plays great, so much to explore and discover! Cons: music, lack of traditional dungeons/gadgets, breakable weapons, almost too much freedom distracting you from getting to the main story

Zelda BotW alone is reason enough to drop $300 on the new Switch. The open world concept for Zelda is great. You can get lost exploring for hours or rush through the story mode. Story is excellent, graphics are excellent, and gameplay is excellent.

Breath of the Wild isn’t a game I can say does new things. It’s a game I can say does things better. There’s a polish here in the gameplay department that doesn’t redefine, but instead outshines all before it. An open world so perfectly adjusted, so meticulously balanced, and so inviting to everyone of all skill types is the new Zelda. While I will miss some of the old traditions, I welcome this new breath of fresh wilderness. Thus, the game was named perfectly for what it is, even if its framerate and story don’t top the traditions it left behind. Here’s to another five year wait to see what’s next.

Excellent graphics just love the adventures. My experience fits me like a glove.

I have to respect Nintendo for delaying this game until it was ready. At first, I was a bit upset that they didn't ship for the 2016 holidays, but now I'm glad they made sure the game was everything I expected and more. If you're a Zelda fan, you're going to love the game, although it does mark a departure from the dungeon-based Zeldas of the past. The map is massive and filled with secrets, so not having the standard dungeon levels isn't really too big of a loss. The game is absolutely challenging enough without dungeons, almost too challenging. I love this game, and I know I'm not even halfway through it. It'll be interesting to see how the upcoming DLC turns out. I hope it can add a lot to the game and keep it interesting for years, although I believe it already will be anyway. Great game, probably the best open world game there is.

Great game, a lot of fun puzzling in the familiar world of Zelda.

An ambitious, new open-world direction for the series I'm thrilled Nintendo decided to take. Typically their games have stayed very formulaic and "safe" over the years, and they finally stepped out of their comfort zone and delivered an instant classic that I will continue to play for years on end. The game doesn't hold your hand at all, reminiscent of old Zelda titles. Pretty easy for anyone to pick up and play, with a good sense of challenge being there for those looking for harder challenges. Death isn't penalized heavily, you just pick up a little ways off from where you died last, with your death location marked on the map. The only things I don't care for is the fact that weapons break with no way to repair or restore them, so melee weapons basically have ammo. You do get used to it, and it works well with the way they designed it, and it's not hard to get new weapons, so I can't dock any stars because of it.

This Zelda game is definitely one of the greatest in the entire series, a MUST PLAY for fans of open-world adventure games!

This game is phenomenal. The Legend of Zelda series is my favorite in gaming, and I've never felt so drawn to obsessively playing an entry in the series as I have with this one. It's so easy to get distracted from the "main storyline" for dozens of hours, exploring the world and trying things out. Even after completing the game, I keep going back to it because I know that there are sections of the map that I have hardly even touched. Yes it's not a perfect game- frames do drop on occasion and the main dungeons aren't as large as I'd like, but the shrines and world are full of excellent puzzles, and the physics and environmental engine combined with climbing+gliding traversal allow for a playground unlike any other. Best yet, every playthrough will allow for a different story and experience due to the sheer magnitude of the world.

This game is challenging, but very fun. The world is very immersive and complex. The visuals are gorgeous. I very much like puzzle games, and this game utilizes this in progression to the storyline, which is also great. I would definitely recommend if you are a Zelda fan and like good puzzle/story games.

I've been a lifelong player of the Legend of Zelda series and have always felt that, like many others, Ocarina of Time is the gold standard by which all the other games are measured. After playing through Breath of the Wild, I have to admit that I think that standard has changed. This game has everything you could ever want in a Zelda title...it is incredibly fun to pick up and play, is challenging, and let's you work at your own pace. There is so much to explore and discover it's almost overwhelming after you get into it. By utilizing the great functionality of the Switch, this game is just as good on the go as it is on your TV screen. I have not played the WiiU version, but know several people that have it and they tell me it is just as good as it is on the Switch. If you own either console, this game is a must buy.

People regularly complain that Nintendo games tend to follow a script, and that you always know what you are getting from a new entry in an old franchise- not so for Breath of the Wild. I am going to be spoiler free in this, and try not to ruin any surprises by simply saying that I appreciate the effort Nintendo went through to make a Zelda game full of exploration, that let's you tackle the adventure in the order you want, though the difficulty can definitely be punishing if you stray WAY ahead of the curve. I often hear people complain about wanting the feeling of exploration they got from the first Zelda, and I think this is a good, modern way of giving that feeling to the players without pandering to nostalgia. It's a lot of fun. My little 7 year old niece is also in love with it, so it's not just for grown ups.

Breath of the Wild surprised me in many ways and I'm glad I didn't skip over this one. It is one of the best games ever made. The deep gameplay system combined with a great story and open world makes this a no brainer for anyone who has a Switch. It deserved all of the hype that it received.

Breath of the wild is such an enchanting game! I’m playing it for the first time right now, gameplay is great, has puzzles and an open world feeling to it!

Smooth 3D graphics of an "open" world, encourages exploration and challenges. Puzzles are often mental, more than physical, but plenty of benefit for the joy-stick agile to solve as well. Exciting combat with a multitude of fighting techniques and surprises. Frightening dangers are often just around the corner, as constant reminders that more growth and development is needed along the way. Sophisticated language used at times, to challenge and educate all levels of education. Cultural differences from one region to another is pronounced and nicely done. The cultural and language challenges encourage learning and acceptance for all ages (best for 8-15, but doable for younger readers, with adult assistance). Puzzles can be overly frustrating for the younger players, but are generally solvable, and web searches provide solution/answer book, if needed. As an adult, I've put in nearly 200 hours, have experienced some 25-30% of the game, and am still addicted to the story, challenges, and surprises.

+ Fun + Challenging - Weapon breakage :( As my first LoZ game since OoC I was not sure what to expect. All of my concerns were instantly whisked away as this title is simply fun to play. The story is a little minimalistic but still meaty enough. This is a great launch title for the Switch.

I've played through this game before and really enjoyed it. I bought a copy for my young nephew, and he is enjoying it too. This game is built on discovery and exploration and using whatever material you find in order to defeat enemies and complete the goals of the game. If you have never played a Zelda game before, this is a good place to start.