Customer Ratings & Reviews

An open-world game that isn't that open-world. An RPG that doesn't have a role to play. An adventure game that obsesses over puzzles, or is it a puzzle game with some mild adventuring? Most markedly, it's a Zelda game that isn't a Zelda game. If you're reading this, you probably already know Zelda games. You play as Link, you go into dungeons and fight monsters for hearts and items, and there are puzzles everywhere. Breath of the Wild, on the other hand, flips the script completely. There's almost nothing in the way of traditional dungeons, replaced with a massive open world (by Japanese open-world game standards) which house dozens upon dozens of tiny, one-room shrines with a single puzzle. Finish those puzzles and you'll get your items and health hearts, and that's that. The fighting takes place almost exclusively on the open world, as it were, and this is where the game falls apart. Every weapon you wield against every enemy will slowly begin to disintegrate, sometimes within a few swings, and then poof, is destroyed and gone. Forever. You will literally go through HUNDREDS of weapons in BotW (including bows and shields, too), and that is a gaming mistake so lethal that it poisoned any amount of positive experience I might have had with this otherwise inventive title. The overworld map is large, expansive, and majestic; you'll love scouring it for hidden gems, doodads, and those scores of shrines. You will not love wondering if you need to waste that one good weapon you were saving- and will never, ever see again- on some stupid blue wolf monkey thing that's attacking you from afar. You'll have this crisis dozens upon dozens of times in the game, and it was debilitatingly stupid, pointless, and annoying each and every time. Great game? Sure. Legendary super title? I have absolutely no. Idea. WHY. people are saying this was an all time GOAT of a game. To me it's just another Zelda, and one of the worst in the series. Which still makes it not bad at all.

This is by far the best Zelda game I have ever played. In addition to that, it might actually be the best game I've ever played, Zelda or otherwise. This game alone makes spending $300 on the switch, money well spent. Just buy this game and don't leave your house for a week or two.

This game is so much fun. I literally cannot put it down. I love that I can explore basically every nook and cranny of this beautiful and richly imagined world (and the game rewards you for doing so). Would highly recommend.

Very fun game that takes the genre, and perfects it. It is a beautiful adventure that you can take in any direction. I am hundreds of hours in, and only have completed a little more than half of everything available.

As of the date of writing this review (06-20-17) Breath of the Wild should still be the only reason to buy a Switch since launch IF you never got a Wii U. It's a great game, huge and after over 100 hours of gameplay I still come back for more. Some gripes come about how the game could be held back due to it pushing the Switch to its capabilities or the fact that it was developed for the Wii U AND then ported to the Switch such as mobs disappearing at times when your chasing them, or not being able to see a lot of thing unless you're very close by. Plot is almost non-existant but the superb gameplay makes up a lot for it.

After growing up on a hearty portion of ocarina of Time and Majora's mask, this Zelda game is the exact mature version of those games I expected. Still great for the family of course, but it adds plenty of puzzles and action to keep any fan glued for hours.

VERY GOOD GAME, I ONLY PLAYED IT FOR ABOUT 5 HOURS, BUT IT IS VERY GOOD, AND I AM PROBABLY GONNA PLAY IT FOR THE WHOLE SUMMER

For any fans of zelda who haven't tried this I'm sorry but your missing out the game is awesome the map is absolutely giant and the game mechanics are great the puzzles in this one are genius just a great game

Wow! All I can say is this game is absolutely amazing. The graphics are wonderful and so many hours of play time. I am not a huge gamer and I love this game, along with my husband (who is much better at video games than myself). I highly recommend this game for people of all ages.

This was the best game I've ever played. A truly remarkable product. I love playing every second of it even the tedious portions. It's also very beautiful. The scenery and art style is quite breathtaking to look at.

This game is absolutely incredible! I'm not a big fan of open world games, but I find myself exploring more, and looking for secrets more than any other game. The controls, story, and atmosphere presented are also on point. A must have for any gamer, not just Legend of Zelda fans.

Amazing game the story was great might be one of the greats

I have played all major zelda games since the nes. This game is completely different . Which is good but also bad for older zelda fans. The dungeons are easy the boss battles are easy the exploring element is still present and the story is still the same we all love.

One of the top 3 beat Zelda games of all time. Different from the generations of Zelda highly recommended

I fell in love with this game. I’m an older person and I shared the game with my daughter, both of us love this game. It took me about 2 months to finaly beat the game. The only draw back of this game is once I beat it I have no desire to play it any more.

What a great game. I was behind in playing this game and i shouldnt have waited. Such a fun game and has so much to explore

Best Zelda game to date. Not only does it offer free roam throughout the entire game, the classic details of every past Zelda game are intricately woven in. Graphics are unique and music is INCREDIBLE. The storyline can be as straight forward or as complicated as you see fit.

I loved the game! Classic Zelda. The fact that your free to move practically anywhere, makes it fun. My six year old daughter loved it when I played it. Bought the game a year ago and she still wants me to play it.

One of the best games I've ever played. Huge expansive world, freedom to do anything you want any time you want. The graphics are beautiful and push the limits of what the system can do.

Can not go wrong with a Zelda game. Birthday present for 10 year old, but his brother will be playing it also.