Customer Ratings & Reviews

This is truly one of the best open world gaming experiences I've ever had. You're dropped into a massive virtual world that you can fully explore. Those mountains over in the horizon? Yep, you can go there. There's no end to it. I'm not a Zelda fan in particular. I've never played a Zelda game before this. But I love the game nonetheless. That's how you know it's great.

This is best game of 2017, no question. There are not many games that receive perfect scores from critics, but BOTW pulled it off. Nintendo clearly went back to the drawing board for this game. First of all, this game is by no means easy. You will die. A lot. Dark Souls- a lot. You have to posses the right gear to take on high level enemies, and because this is an open world game, it is very easy to stumble upon an enemy that you are not prepared for. Good luck taking on that Guardian with that Rusty Broadsword there. Need some health? Get to cooking. There is no "let me just cut this bush and grab a heart." No sir. You have to haul yourself up a tree and grab some apples, launch an arrow at a boar, and maybe even try your luck by grabbing that bee hive for extra excitement. The more complex you make your meal, the more health or stat buff you will receive. The characters feel alive in BOTW. Their dialogue can change based on your actions (get off of that table!), or what you're wearing , or not wearing(they don't like a naked Link). The world is filled with new and interesting characters and even one that looks suspiciously like Robin Williams. The enemies feel well designed, and the shrines offer a quick but sometimes complex puzzle that will leave you feeling excited to locate the next one. I could go on and on, but Hyrule needs me. This a must buy for any Zelda fan, and really anyone who considers themselves a gamer.

BotW has received plenty of accolades for a good reason: it is a excellent game. It is much harder than previous Zelda games that I have played (and I have died a lot as a result) but I keep coming back for more. I love being able to climb up mountains and exploring new places. The shrines are challenging, but are great puzzles. Hyrule is absolutely gorgeous and the character design is great. I am still playing through the main story, but I am sincerely enjoying playing this game.

Breath of the Wild is an incredibly expansive game, which focuses on one thing: being fun. It gives you near complete freedom to tackle problems and progress as you please, as well as introducing new concepts in a way that makes them easy to understand without being forced - any sense of a "tutorial" is integrated naturally into gameplay. The openness of the game means anybody should find enjoyment in playing it - if the concept seems interesting, then this game is definitely for you.

Very fun game and very cool case cover would definitely recommend getting the physical copy

Amazing open world great gameplay amazing story and visuals

I'll start by saying I haven't been a huge Nintendo fan in years but got sucked into the hype for the switch and this game in particular. I took a leap of faith based on reviews and bought a switch just for this game! Do not regret at all. This game is going to go down as one of, if not THE, greatest games of all time! There is so much to do and when I tell myself I'm going to put it down after I clear this last shrine, I turn the corner and get sucked into other adventures for hours! Incredible game

This game is everything I could ask for in a Zelda game. I always thought "wow what would Zelda be like if it was open world like Skyrim or similar". Here is your answer. As a heavy Xbox user I was skeptical giving the Switch a shot for Zelda, but I have not touched my Xbox since this game came out. I have been playing for seemingly forever and I have yet to uncover the entire map, only have about 50/120 shrines finished, sitting at about 17% overall completion. I jumped ahead and "beat" the game and immediately went right back to doing quests and exploring. And those little Kurok guys, there's like 900 of them and I think I've come across maybe 40 so far? So many things to do it is insane. My few minor gripes are lack of enemy and boss variety. I would've loved to have seen some more classic enemies and the bosses all look the same and aren't as cool as previous games. The weapons breaking is manageable but there should be special weapons that do not break considering what you have to do to earn them (master sword, Hyrulian shield, etc). Also there is really only 4 main "dungeons" and they don't really have that feel of older Zelda dungeons (get a key, find map and compass, find special item) and really lack any enemies. Apparently they left the special items out and give you what you need in the tutorial so you can go anywhere at any time (try heading straight to the castle, have fun). Overall a true masterpiece and I hope more Nintendo made games are the same.

One of the best games I have ever played, not only on the switch but any console!

I'm new to the world of nintendo and wanted to play this game first after hearing so many great things about it. Very expansive open world, but the controls on nintendo take some time to getting used to after playing playstation for so long. Enjoying it so far!

No the title is not Hyperbole, I'm a huge Legend of Zelda fan, I've been playing since I was a wee lad on the original NES and I have loved just about every one of them. I've had a lot of fun with this game with almost no complaints. Probably my only real complaint would be the breakable weapons. They're just a bit too easy to break, if they were more durable I wouldn't mind it as much. Overall it's a fun game that lets you explore and go at your own pace. If you're a Zelda fan this is a must for you.

It's difficult to explain the depth and care that seems to have gone into this game from Nintendo. I remember being annoyed waiting so long for it after it was announced, but clearly they were justified in taking their time to get everything right. I find myself just wandering around the world with no particular aim than just exploring for hours. It feels as revolutionary as the first time I played Ocarina of Time. It was worth the price of the entire Switch system just to be able to play this game.

Zelda has always been so formulaic. I would just get it out of habit to support the franchise but I've always been longing for a refresh and this excelled. It has a nice casual gamer feel to the concept by changing the level up and dungeon process to have shrines throughout the map. And I really just loved exploring, you can get lost in it for hours. The graphics have never looked better.

This game is unbelievable. Looks great, feels great, and there is a ton of things to do. Every time I play it, i get surprised by something else I can do or something I find. The sheer size of the world and the detail in it is just unbelievable to me. I don't play a lot of video games, but I honestly get very excited for every chance I have to play this game. I never want to put it down. I now understand why everyone said "If you own a Switch, you need to get Breath of the Wild."

This might be the best game I have ever played. I was skeptical at first and held off for years buying this game because it was so different. This is a game you can turn on and in an instant 2hrs have passed. The graphics are amazing, the story line is great, and there's plenty of side quests to complete.

Botw shakes up the linear Zelda experience by introducing a massive open world which you are free to complete objectives any way you want. The way you want. There's no hand holding in this game. You are free to roam and discover secrets at your own leisure with no restraints. I've sank easily over 200 hrs into this game and it's by far my favorite Zelda game...if not overall videogame! Ever. A must play for every switch owner. A definitive system seller!

You can read this review or you can google the massive number of online reviews. This is one of THE best zelda games in a while, although the titles in between have been good. This title is clearly why you want a switch. It's a deep game; rich in story and gameplay. I highly recommending the Pro Controller when playing this zelda game. It will take away many frustrating issues with the joy-cons.

I had my reservations going into this game since reviewers generally praise all of the Zelda games which I have found some of them to be chore. This game got a TON of glowing reviews but I still remained skeptical. With that said, this game is AMAZING. It shattered all my expectations and has taken over as my favorite Zelda game, possibly favorite game of all time. The sense of exploration is wonderful and cannot be put into words. This is something to be experienced.

A good mix of adventure, story, exploration, combat, and puzzles. Very fun and charming game!

This is a straight up fantastic game. The story line feels new and there are plenty of quests and side quests to keep you occupied indefinitely (or so it feels). The game play is rooted in reality (such as weapons breaking, abilities affected by weather, having to build trust with your horse, etc) which makes for a more challenging and thought provoking experience. Add to that the simply beautiful graphics and you have a winning game.