Customer Ratings & Reviews

Breath of the wild throws out a lot of the old and brings in a lot of brand new features. Link and Zelda are of course back to save Hyrule again. At it's root it's a third person action adventure game with puzzles, however it's not quite like other times you've ventured into Hyrule. The world has 4 dungeons instead of the dozen or so from past games. Instead the world is saturated by small bite sized puzzle or combat challenges called shrines. Combat is no longer limited to a single sword and shield combination. All weapons have wear and tear and will break far faster than you might expect. You'll be forced to change up your style as you defeat enemies. You will lose the weapons you are using and have to start using weapons retrieved from the enemies you are fighting. This sometimes leads to inventory management stress as you attempt to hold onto a particularly cool weapon to save for a boss fight or are trying to drop a terrible club in favor of a new sword/spear or the like. The over-world map is sprawling. On the Switch the landscape goes on for awhile and has dynamic weather that affects the world around you. You'll see fog and rain at times. Even the occasional thunderstorm that can cause you to die from a lighting strike if you're not careful. There are mountains that tower over you and caves that lead sometimes to new areas and sometimes to a dead end. Heat and cold will also affect Link as he travels up to the tops of mountains where it's colder or nearer to a volcano where his clothes can catch fire. There is a food and loot system where depending on his outfit or food intake can increase or decrease his body temperature keeping him from taking damage in certain areas. The story follows Link as a recently awoken, 100 year old hero, who failed to take on Calamity Gannon. Link of course has lost his memories and must find out where his place is in this world that has found a balance since his defeat. Is it too late? Is there something he can still do? These are the questions it strives to answer and overall It does a good job of providing answers. It uses a hybrid visual style reminiscent of Ocarina of Time but has cell shaded explosions. It's character models are cartoony and fun. Safe to play with kids around as it's equivalent to any Saturday morning cartoon. Overall Breath of the Wild takes a lot of inspiration from other games. It almost doesn't feel like a Zelda game at times. That being said it's been a pure pleasure to play and experience. It's an easy recommendation to old fans or those who have never played a Zelda game. This is especially true if you've picked up a switch and want to experience a truly amazing video game near launch.

This game is very different from the preceding Zelda games. It is more open, larger, and feels like a more modern game. Overall it works well but there are some decisions that I'm not a fan off, namely the decaying weapons and cooking being so required. I don't mind those things in games but I dislike being forced to participate. Despite that its not enough to knock the review down from 5 stars because that is just a weird personal preference.

The result, for all the longevity of its series and the familiarity of the open-world genre, is a game that evokes feelings we haven’t known for 20 years. Not since Ocarina Of Time have we set foot in a world that seems so mind-bogglingly vast, that feels so unerringly magical, that proves so relentlessly intriguing. Plenty of games promise to let us go anywhere and do anything; few, if any, ever deliver on it so irresistibly. Nineteen years on, Ocarina is still held up as the high-water mark of one of gaming’s best-loved – and greatest – series. Now it may have to settle for second place.

I haven't played every Zelda game, but this one is by far the best one I've played. The open world is a lot of fun to explore and the game gives you a lot of fun challenges without being overly frustrating. It's a really beautiful game too, especially considering the hardware it's running on. I only have one small gripe and that's that the motion controls for aiming feels a little shoehorned in and can be a bit frustrating to use; fortunately they can be turned off in the settings. Zelda fan or not I think this is pretty much a must own game if you have a Switch.

Legend of Zelda is always a classic. This game definitely meets with todays standards of gameplay with a TRUE & VAST open-world sandbox environment, which is a first for Nintendo. The visuals in this game are truly beautiful, even if you are not aware of the Zelda franchise. I found myself taking many in-game screenshots and would even venture out to find some good locations to take screenshots. This game is what Zelda was always meant to be, with no limitations. Also, be aware that is a LONG game with a lot of side quests. However, there are also a lot of in-game goodies to unlock...

As a big nintendo fan when I was a child, I have jumped to the "adult gamer" world after college playing PS4 and XBOX One with those "mature" and "sophisticated" setups (Honestly I have never owned a Wii U). However, Nintendo Switch and this game bring the nostalgic feeling I had 10-15 years ago. All the puzzle solving, the gorgeous natural scenes, and the funny dialogues are just spectacular, not to mention the full-space, continuous immersion of the vast worldview. Pokemon+Monster Hunter+Final Fantasy+..., this one game awakes the memories playing multiple remarkable pieces in youth.

LoZ: BotW is one of the best in the series to date. Controls are tight, world has many things to do (doesn't suffer as much from the empty world like Twilight Princess did). The story is standard Zelda, the difference is that the game lets you do the dungeons in any order. As such, all the runes (special powers) are given from the get-go. The difficulty of the dungeons is on the easier side. The largest complaint I have is with the weapons system. All equipment besides armor (like sword, shield, and bow) can break on repeated usage. This ends up meaning most weapons break after killing a couple enemies. This becomes more of a annoyance than anything else. Game is close to being perfect if it didn't have this problem. Also be warned, the game runs on the Switch with a higher clock on the hardware, so on battery performance does deplete faster than some other games. That's to be expected though. In the end, it's an essential play on the Switch and showcases the power of the console pretty well. It's fun to play on TV and in handheld.

This is hands down the best game I’ve ever played. Ever. I’ve always played shooter games like COD, Halo, and recently Fortnite. Those are fun but something about this game is so relaxing yet wild how much DETAIL there is. INSANE amount of detail. The fighting is fun! The story is fun! Everything about this game is AMAZING! I CANNOT wait for Zelda BOTW 2

This game has it all. Amazing graphics, great story, classic Zelda gameplay with many new features, and a beautiful open world to explore.

Now, I have never really been a Zelda fan (Ocarina of Time was the last Zelda game played), but this is one fantastic game. The graphics, although cell shaded, have many stunning & breathtaking moments. It definitely seems like the developers really spent their time making even the most minute details stand out. The only complaints I have would be the game is much too easy and the story is quite boring. But the quality of gameplay and expansiveness definitely make up for these shortcomings. Overall, this game really stands out in the Open World genre. Definitely would recommend.

Breath of the Wild is by far the greatest LoZ I've ever played. The control scheme takes some getting used to, but before long, you'll be a pro. The map size is fantastic, having already spent numerous hours just climbing mountains to see what I might find hidden within them. The story seems fairly expensive, but I've spent more time wandering/exploring/scavenging than anything. Definitely give this a solid 5*, would recommend for any gaming fan and Switch owner.

While I suspect some folks might be irritated by the weapons breaking all over the place, I liked the forced improvisation. This game is beautiful, mechanically interesting, and it has a solid story you can track down and piece together. The environmental storytelling isn't quite on par with Dark Souls, but it's leagues above Nintendo's other outings, and it makes for some very poignant moments for longtime Zelda fans. One of my favorite entries in the series.

I am not a nintendo fan boy. Last time I purchased a nintendo was the 64. I finally came around to this system and got it day one along with zelda BOTW. And I have to say. great job Nintendo. This game was great. A lot of fun. The story is great. Great addition to the lore. The graphics are not next gen but pretty good for nintendo.. game runs well and didnt have any issues. If you have or are getting a switch. Zelda is a must no matter if your new to the story.

The graphics in this game are sickkkkk! It has an amazing story as well and is open world! The game is massive.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is an incredible step forward for the series. The open world concept, as presented by the talents developers at Nintendo, allows for a new level of exploration and discovery that I have not experienced in any other game. The combat is responsive, challenging, and rewarding. This game really pushes you to think outside the box to solve all of its many many puzzles and discover its many many hidden secrets. 100 hours in and I still have so much to discover and experience. This is a definitive experience that should not be missed.

When it was announced that this game was going to be an open world style I wondered how they would spread out a Legend of Zelda game over such a huge map but after playing it I wonder no more. The use of traditional LOZ problem solving just to survive in the overworld is intuitive and fun. Then the shrines and dungeons are challenging without being frustrating. All in all this is a fantastic addition to the Legend of Zelda mythos and timeline.

I haven't played a Zelda game since The Wind Waker and even that I didn't play a ton of but I got the Switch day one and needed something to buy so I picked this up. I had seen trailers so I knew it would at least be a pretty game but I'm shocked at how much I love it. It's a great open world game full of charm. It has bits of Skyrim, Dark Souls, Far Cry and the like but it's got all of those beat in looks. Perfect game for the Switch too. I get so addicted to open world games it's great to have the option of bringing it to bed to get a few more minutes out of the game.

I was a little confused when this game came out why it was considered Game of the Year by most people when Horizon: Zero Dawn came out and was so fun to play. After playing this game for little over a week, I can definitely see why. It's so fun running around the open world and working to solve the riddles in the temples that you won't even notice how quickly time flies. I'm still not finished with the game just yet but I'm so happy I got to play it and might play it again once I finish.

This has been a ton of fun so far, and I've barely cracked the story. The freedom to explore the world is great, and while you technically aren't blocked from going anywhere, you can definitely tell when you aren't "ready" for an area. The constant struggle of making sure you have enough weapons, food, armor, and keeping track of both enemies, puzzles, and the elements there is no shortage of things to keep you on edge. A must have for any gamer!

If you're asking yourself if you should shell out the money for the new Nintendo console in order to play this game the answer is yes!! This game is absolutely amazing. It's beautiful graphics, intriguing gameplay, open world never-ending aspect take you away.. we have spent countless hours playing this game and still feel like there's so so much to do. It's easily the most fun game in my opinion since Animal Crossing and my husband is obsessed. Just do it, just get the game, just get the console, you won't regret it. This is the Zelda games you've been waiting for