Customer Ratings & Reviews

I purchased this game after getting my hands on the sold out Nintendo switch. The game is awesome, my only complain was the frame rate dropping where various elements were present at the screen, but Nintendo put out a patch to solve this. Now the game is perfect. A lot of things to do and explore in the game. It may seem easy at the beginning but it sure puts a challenge when you continue playing.

Game runs well in both modes. Plenty of content to play through. DLC available if you need more to do. Open world, play at your own pace game. Lots to do overall. Exploration is a big part of this title, as enemies are not densely populated. Game will keep you busy beyond the main theme with side goals that are completely optional. Great for hardcore and casual play.

-A disclaimer- I haven't played Zelda since Oracle of Seasons, and Oracle of Time. I did briefly play the Ocarina of Time for the 3ds, but put it down due to boredom. -End disclaimer- This Legend of Zelda(LoZ) game is huge. It is open mapped, and doesn't have a time limit. So you can do what nearly everyone does when presented with a similar game... Do everything else, but the main storyline. You can surf/snowboard downhill on your shield (which will break it eventually), you can take selfies or pictures of the various wildlife/weapons/items..., you can solve the 100+ shrines(which are mostly puzzles), you can tame horses, you can climb the tallest mountains in Hyrule. Yes you can climb now, which means your movement is limited by only your stamina, and the weather, because rain will ruin your climbing day. Now on to some of the problems I have with the game. *There are 5 dungeons, which includes the one that Gannon/Gannondorf is in. *Weapons are flimsy. Some weapons will only kill 2 - 5 of the weaker monsters before breaking. One problem I've heard about is there is some frame stutter in docked mode, but there is virtually none in handheld. Overall the problems in this game do not outweigh all of the great features of this game.

This game is exactly what I (or you, or anyone) would come to expect from years of Nintendo training, developing, and creativity for a new branch on the Zelda tree timeline. It's got monsters, its got big monsters, it's got even bigger monsters. Just when you think you've found nothing bigger BOOM A giant comes out of no where (sleeping on the ground) and you have to cross blades (or blade and a tree trunk) with a giant throwing stones and whole trees at you as you traverse the land of Hyrule. It has cleverly separated the dungeons into mini-dungeons as not to create the feeling of being stuck in one place too long, as there is so much to explore, see, do, and cook in this world. You'll be happily surprised at the vastness of this game in it's tiny presentation on the Nintendo Switch screen which just recently has been improved by our lovely quality controllers at Nintendo making what some might call some minor to mediocre frame rate issues. When presented on the big screen it will draw you in and make you feel the enormous power of the game and its artfully beautiful landscapes that seem like paintings of art more than a game. (Good thing there's a screen grab feature. Because I assure you once the Nintendo On-line goes live we'll be sharing some lovely photos.) Pick it up it's a great game!

After releasing nearly four years ago, there, to this day, is no other game on the Nintendo Switch like "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild." Featuring an immersive open world with a ranking system where weak enemies grow increasingly stronger, armor upgrades, and special modifiers that enable stat boosts appear, the more you play the game, this breathtaking RPG sold me on purchasing the console alone. This title provides the player with what seems like an endless amount of gameplay, easily exceeding over 200+ hours to complete the game in its entirety. In-game, among a plethora of life-like details, you find most weapons are breakable; please note, that some of these weapons do not reappear--once broken, that's it! --So if you're a completionist, like me, make sure to follow a guide/walkthrough to avoid missing out. Hope you enjoy this masterpiece as much as I do. Cheers!

First of all, I'd like to come out and say I try not to let myself become influenced by hype. More often than not, I'm let down by it than not, so I came into this latest Zelda title with a bit of apprehension. For the first twenty minutes or so, the game didn't quite "click" with me, and then all at once, it was just perfection from that point on. Breath of the Wild doesn't feel like a typical Zelda game. There are elements in place that will seem familiar—bombs and boomerangs, the Master Sword, the characters we've grown to love across all their reincarnations. But Breath of the Wild is also a breath of fresh air. It borrows from other action adventure titles, and does so without feeling derivative. Who would have thought that making a Zelda title more lifelike would give it such a sense of grandeur? You are going to have the Zelda purists who are upset with these changes, but if you're willing to take it for what it is, this latest adventure of Link explodes off the screen with excellent gameplay, a wonderful story told in a way that feels different, and a grand world that has secrets in every corner. I could not recommend this game more to anyone!

What can I say that hasn't been said about this game? A likely game of the year winner on most lists improved by the simple but unprecedented ability to take it and play wherever you want...The game looks great docked (on your TV), but looks absolutely incredible in handheld mode. The gyroscopic controls can be a little wonky and this will affect you in boss battles and shrines but it takes very little away from such a finely polished, stellar example of a top quality sandbox style game. Some things about this game are divisive (weapons breaking, sparse storyline, too many typical Zelda conventions left behind, etc.) but what it does right is better than most games on any other system. Bottom line is if you've liked past Zelda games you need to give this a try, and if you like open world exploration games you will love this! Or vice versa. Oh yeah...AND YOU CAN TAKE IT ANYWHERE YOU WANT!!! I bought this for the Wii U last March and I am playing through it again on the Switch and still having a blast...Must buy!

Wow, I can't put into words how much I loved this game! This is not only the best Zelda game I have ever played, but probably one of the best video games I have played over the decades. I have sunk in 140 hours and am still playing it. You can explore, find items, solve puzzles, fight enemies and monsters. There are mini-bosses, and 4 sub-bosses, and one big one at the end. There is so much to do, find, and concur. I just started playing more often again as the new DLC came out, and more is to come later this year. This game is gigantic. Almost too big. It is about $200 worth of game for $60. I normally feel 20 hours of play is well worth $60, but I have played 140 hours. I honestly think Nintendo needs to cut these types of large investment games in half and make a part one and part two. They would make more money and give them the ability to tweak things between the two. Although this game is very polished and has little to improve on. GET THIS GAME IF YOU HAVE A SWITCH OR WII U!

great fun game amazing story and the gameplay is nice

Zelda is an amazing game that redefines open world. The game encourages you to explore, giving you content and things to find in any direction you go. You can climb almost anything, making it so you define your path, not the level design. Puzzles are challenging in way that really scratches your brain just right, be it from figuring out how to complete them to figuring out how to completely break them to pieces. The combat is the one weak portion, it's okay at best. It's very much like zelda combat of yore, though you can do a lot more with the environment. Sure, you can swordmurder those jerks, but how about you climb way above them, magnet a door above them and squish them instead? This game alone justifies owning a Switch.

A masterpiece game, you can't go wrong with this one. As always, it's a Zelda game which doesn't fail to meet high expectations. A huge amount of gameplay is available with numerous side missions which will keep you busy playing this game for at least 40+ solid hours.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is unlike any other Zelda game in the series not because of what it does but because of what it doesn't do. It doesn't force the player to follow a linear story from point A to point B. After the prologue of the game, the player is given almost complete freedom to do whatever they wish. If you want to run straight to Hyrule Castle and face the final boss with nothing more than a tree branch, then do so by all means. The open world and hands-off approach allow the player to make the adventure their own. Aside from a few missteps (such as limited weapon durability and a lack of conventional dungeons), Breath of the Wild is almost flawless in its execution and vision. If you intend on buying a Switch, then this is one title you need to play.

*NO SPOILERS* This is a tremendously beautiful game, and you NEED to have it for the Switch. I love everything about this game, even the dinky parts like how weapons break and you have to adapt and you have to grind a little bit and how unpredictable it can be. Full disclosure, the console I had before the Switch was a SNES, so maybe, I'm blown away a bit more, but, you have got to have this!!!

Despite being constantly impressed with the types of video games available today, I find that I rarely play any when I purchase them. However, I went out on a limb and purchased this one with the hopes that this would be different, and I can say that it certainly was a purchase well made. From the wonderful story, made possible by the array of great side characters throughout the game, to the ability to explore everything (want to jump down a cliff and see what's down there, just glide. Want to climb up to that tall peak in the distance, get there first and you can do it). The ability to explore anywhere you see, and the discoveries waiting for you in this game have given me hours of enjoyment thus far (I've barely explored the map as a whole). This is the type of game that'll make you fall in love with gaming, and especially to anyone who loves the series but desires something new in terms of game-play style.

This may possibly be the best modern--overall even--Zelda ever made. It has the go-as-you-please exploration of the early games with the visual flair of the latest games. It doesn't waste time holding your hand. You can go wherever you please from the beginning--but of course if you haven't toughened/upgraded your hero enough you'll probably have a rough time against enemies. The puzzles are smoothly integrated for you to find. The map is huge. There are beasts to hunt, ingredients to gather, and horses to train. I can tell Nintendo really put some effort into this game, and a lot of resources. If you have a chance, watch the "Making of Zelda" videos in the news section of the Switch too.

I remember growing up and receiving Zelda (the gold cartridge) for my birthday. I spent hours and hours playing that game. Death after Death, trying to find all the hidden locations (back before we had internet to look everything up). Zelda games since have been great but haven't brought back that feeling of exploration and discovery. Now BOTW has arrived I feel like a kid again. From the excellent graphics to the tight gameplay and open exploration I feel like Zelda has come full circle. This game has everything you want in a Zelda. Challenge, discovery, and loads of quests to do. The graphics, while cell shaded, are excellent and fit very well with Zelda. If you have a Switch, you have to get this game. It's a game that is worth the price of admission for so many reasons. I have tons of time in this game so far and have only scratched the surface. Highly recommended.

Not only is this the best game available for the Switch, it may very well the best game I've ever played on any console. The attention to detail in the game is outstanding and there are multiple ways to tackle challenges. You can get creative in how you deal with enemies. You can chop down a tree and roll the log down a hill to cause some damage or stop time and launch an exploding barrel. You can even light your arrows on fire which opens up new possibilities. The story is amazing and there are many side quests to do. There is certainly no shortage of content. The only issue is that there are occasional frame rate drops when entering a forest or an area with a lot of grass. It only seems to happen when the Switch is docked. In handheld mode, the frame rate is pretty consistent. This doesn't impact gameplay, but it's noticeable.

So I'm a fan of The Witcher 3 on PS4. I recently purchased the Switch for my kids but they don't like to play on it because they are infatuated with their iPad and Minecraft. So I was reading all the reviews about this game and how much hype surrounding it. I've also seen the youtube videos and still could not decide until today I made the purchase and let me begin by saying this isn't a full game review BUT I will say the money spent on this game was worth it! (I have Bestbuy's gamer's club discount at $47.99) - NO GAME IS WORTH MORE THAN $50. Sorry but it's insane to see how games are priced at $60+ these days.) The initial review of this game is that after having played over 100 hours of The witcher 3 excluding the expansion packs so far, I am quite overwhelmed with the witcher 3. The battle system and inventory system is just staggering and has a steep learning curve. So you must invest a lot of time. But with this BOTW game, the learning curve is not even close to being like the Witcher 3. The entire summary so far in my progress of this game is that it's fun to play and keeps me coming back. BOTW lacks the amount of details compared to The Witcher 3 but I am having a great time playing with my kids watching by my side. In fact it's more fun to play than the witcher 3 because it's much simpler and the inventory system is vastly smaller than the witcher 3's. Let's talk about the graphics - I have zero issues with the graphics and in fact it's actually a very artistic and beautiful game! Don't try to compare the two because it's completely different and BOTW in it's own style is great but the witcher 3 has it's own style and is superior as well. Overall with my current progress (which is still early in the game ~4 hours in), I am impressed enough with this game to tell people who are The Witcher 3 fan's to try the game out you won't be disappointed. BOTW is just fun to play and I enjoy exploring everything in this game. It seems The Witcher 3 is open world as well but somehow it feels linear and repetitive (go here come back do this and go back to the beginning, repeat it, etc). BOTW is just easy to play and I haven't touched a Zelda game since SNES days. That's a LONG TIME AGO. I am happy with this game and I can only imagine if Nintendo made a true Zelda game from scratch using Switch hardware instead of porting from the Wii U - this already is impressive considering it wasn't designed on the Switch in the first place. So if you are wondering if this game can hold up to The Witcher 3 - I'd say it can and I find myself playing this more; because it's family friendly, it doesn't take complete focus as you need in the Witcher 3, and you don't need to spend so much time like you do in The Witcher 3. I usually get in the Witcher 3 game and less than 1/2 hour I am already drained because there's just so much to explore and do sometimes I just get tired and quit. With BOTW I can just load it up and play and it's something special with the way Nintendo produced this game because it keeps you attracted and coming back. I don't have any issues with weapons breaking because you just go off and find more weapons. I love the bow and arrow and the entire game is just "fun". The load times are not atrocious - it's not lightning quick like in the new Sonic game but I don't have any issue with load times. In fact coming from The Witcher 3 on the PS4, anything less than that game is heaven, lol! Overall I am happy I bought the game and I can say without a doubt you will enjoy the game. The hype is warranted and I can see myself playing until the end! Nintendo can keep making games like BOTW and for sure I will say the Switch will live on a long time. It's not always about graphics power on a console; it's all about the software!

Zelda: Breath of the Wild may be Nintendo's best game ever. Nintendo has created their biggest world ever and there is so much to do in it. From crafting to hunting to adventuring there is fun to be had around every corner. Tons of collectables, items, new powers too. But what really sets this game apart from other Zelda games is the openness of it. See a place you want to investigate? Well, just go to it! There are few obstacles, and most of them can be overcome with the right items (in the form of buffs you craft). Almost nothing is off limits. There is some slowdown when played in TV mode which I've experienced, but nothing that would stop me from playing. This is not only a great Zelda game, but should set a new standard for content in open world games in general.

"Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" is an amazing game that everyone in the family can enjoy together. It offers a vast open world filled with beautiful landscapes and exciting adventures. Players can explore the land of Hyrule solve puzzles and battle various enemies. The game encourages creativity and problem-solving making it fun for both kids and adults. Overall it provides a wonderful experience that brings families closer through shared gameplay and discovery.