Customer Ratings & Reviews

This is the reason I bought the Switch. I soon realized how amazing the Switch was on its own, but boy does this game help sell it through. It's a tight, well thought out game. Growing up with the first Zelda on the original NES, you have expecations for what the game should be. BOTW delivers on those points yet still manages to recreate the experience through an open world format, akin to Ocarina of Time. However, everything is accessible. Every mountain top is scaleable and that sense of freedom made for a truly immersive experience. This is a must buy.

A game I highly recommend, but this is not the Zelda game I grew up with and that's okay! I never did tire the traditional linear approach of previous Zelda games as the storylines were mostly very good that I've always completed every Zelda game made. The open-world approach in Zelda: BOTW took a little adjustment on my part mainly because I was accustomed to the linear approach, but I grew to love it. The fact that you could climb mountains instead of being artificially blocked was nothing short of amazing!! Once you get to the top, the views are breathtaking and will leave you in awe of how vast this world truly is!! There were areas where I stumbled into and faced numerous challenging battles with enemies that I've learned that it's okay to walk around them rather than take them head on (yes, I died many times!). Unlike past Zelda games, melee weapons do break and you need to learn to quickly swap weapons or find other means to defeat enemies. Temperatures also play a big role where you can suffer from hot or cold weather if you are not dressed properly. There's so much to cover in this game that it will take many hours to explore everything this game has to offer. I have yet to complete this game and that's okay because I am enjoying this adventure my own way just as you can do yours! This is a must buy!!

The game is beautiful, especially if your into the "Nintendo" look. This version is the same as the switch version with the only diffences being the 720p resolution. You will see some frame rate issues but it didn't ruin my experence. The tablet controller really not being utilized would be my biggest change if i could make one. Regardless this game is a masterpiece.

I bought Breath of the Wild for my daughter several months ago. She had been asking for it ever since it was announced; I bought her the Wii U version after she told me that it was about the same as the Switch version, which turned out to be true once she got to play the game. She still plays it every so often despite finishing the main storyline long beforehand and says that the gameplay is more appealing than the plot. I think it was a worthwhile purchase: you'll get a lot of enjoyment out of the game's new playstyle.

This is the first time I have ever left a review online for a video game, but I need to let everyone considering buying this game know that they MUST buy it. Within 20 minutes of playing I was in love with the visuals, mechanics, and gameplay and it became one of my favorite games. Within a few hours it had become my favorite game, hands down. You can play this game by rushing through the story, or by simply exploring and doing whatever you want. It really is a breath of fresh air, and the possibilities are limitless. I'm trying hard to not write an entire article on how I feel about the game (plus I hate spoilers), so without getting into too much detail, here are some Pros and Cons. Pros: - Enemies drop materials and weapons that you can forage, not money and hearts. They can be sold for money or cooked into meals to restore hearts - You can carry tons of food to eat whenever you want to replenish hearts and stamina (no more bottle limits) - Autosave system is super convenient - Easy to switch between active quests and destinations - Shrines range in difficulty from too easy (for experience Zelda players) to truly challenging - There is no "one right way" to do something...you can defeat enemy camps by rolling rocks of hills, throwing and detonating bombs from hiding, sniping with your bow, or doing an all in rush attack with a swords, clubs, and other weapons.. You can ride your horse, climb up mountains, or glide from location to location. Your goal in a shrine is simple...get to the sage at the end. It is up to you to figure out how. It is different than the normal dungeon formula of obtaining one item that changes the entire dungeon after that point that is then used to defeat the boss. Cons: - Your horse can die - Not as easy to place pins and stamps on map as I would have hoped (but it is still a neat feature) - Only one account (unless you switch the active Nintendo Account/user from the menu, then it MIGHT work...I've heard it does, but it's a little hard to go back and forth) - It was hard enough to come up with these three. I don't have any others. Cons turned into Pros: - Your weapons break quickly. I hated this before, but I love it now because it forces you to learn how to use lots of items and approach combat differently every time. The gameplay experience is much more full. You are forced to keep a variety of items and choose when you will use them or save them. - No easy way to know what you can make with combined materials. It has now become fun foraging for items and trying out new things, and I have a general feel of what can make what now, but it was frustrating before just trying random things and getting lots of "dubious dishes" that were not good for eating. Tip, don't combine insects and lizards with food materials or monster parts with food. Insects and lizards should be combined with monsters for elixirs. Also, don't combine materials with different secondary effects because they will cancel each other out. - Controls and button layout. It felt cumbersome at first but, once you get the hang of it it is pretty easy. For a long time Zelda fan, it is obvious that this game has totally changed the series. It isn't as linear and the story doesn't push you along, but it still feels like a Zelda game, and I would argue that it feels more like a Zelda game than any others before it have. Ocarina of Time was once my favorite game of all time, but it has been bumped down the list with this game. I feel like this game can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Younger kids won't find the game too difficult or scary, and parents won't find the violence graphic or disturbing. The difficulty of the game scales by region and with your character, so all skill levels will be able to enjoy the game, and those who aren't up for the very difficult parts can still enjoy the foraging, crafting, and survival portions of the game. There really is something for everyone in this game, and if you can get your hands on it, you won't be putting it down anytime soon.

to start I bought Breath of the Wild for the Wii U, it will be for sure the best last game I buy on that system, not that the system is bad but now that the Switch is out more games will be going to it I am sure. the game play great you can play it on the tv with a normal controller set up or on the Wii U controller, both plays great there has been only one time that I had to use the Wii U controller and other times it is fun to use but it is not needed all the time. the game seems massive and open. I have gotten to places that I might not need to be at, how do I know this? maybe the once I get hit I die is a clue?? but some of the hard parts were still do able with only the 4 hearts I have now. when you get to towns in the game they seem like they should be there and there is a mix of voicing and texting in the game. the auto save helps a lot... just saying. sounds are great music is great graphics are not "real" looking but are great with the detail. not much on load times and the only freezing issues I have had might have been from playing to long in a hot room and the WII U over heated causing a stopping of the game.

The game lives up to expectations for Zelda. A massive open world compared with previous installments leaves plenty to explore with a ton of side quests as well. Graphically pleasing and controls are solid. Some minor deviations from what you'd expect as weapons and shields have limited life but you will adjust quickly.

Its Zelda no need for further comment. Open world makers it so much fun to play and the story line is fantastic

I have been a fan of the Zelda franchise since I played the original Legend of Zelda on the NES. Personally, I thought they were all great, though some were better than others. With Breath of the Wild, you get to follow Link through a new, yet pretty similar adventure. You will come across familiar characters and enemies that you will recognize from previous games. Don't let that deter you though. This time around, Link has a huge, open world to explore and that is the most fun. There are plenty of side quests to keep you busy along with the main quest. If you like to collect all the items, weapons, and armor; you will have much to do. The game play is fun and the new climbing ability adds to your exploration. It is enough of a challenge though because you do run out of stamina. It's pretty awful to get so close to a peak only to fall back down because you ran out of stamina. It makes you think how to approach it though. All in all, this is a good Zelda game. While you can do the main quest fairly quickly if so inclined; the side quests should keep you busy for a while.

The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild is a must-buy if you have a Wii U and if you are a fan of TLoZ. But I say that everyone should play this game. You will enjoy it a lot. It is really an open world and has many things to do, from climbing mountains, hunting, cooking, picking up stuff such as insects animals, fruits, mushrooms, weapons, etc; also you may get lost, really. I tried to follow the missions, but then I was always doing something else lol. It is a hard game, well, it is a challenge. I have died so many times in so many different ways, I remember that on pervious TLoZ never died as many times as on this game lol. You will not find hearts to recover you. You will have to hunt or collect food from the field to recover your health. Also, you may find some rupees on the field, but not as before on previous games, you will have to sell stuff. It does not have background music when you are on the field as on previous games of TLoZ, you can hear the weather, animals, the wildlife, etc., as I said, it is challenge, but you will not be disappointed if you buy and play this game.

Outstanding graphics, puzzle mechanics, and great story. The pacing and sense of adventure is astonishing and the way you can go about progression can go with any style you please. You have the ability to visit places that you can see, which means you may adventure to all four corners of Hyrule with no limits.

An absolutely stunning addition to the Legend of Zelda series. It is the LoZ game that the fans never really knew we needed. Everything about this game is stunning. The visuals, the controls, the story, the gameplay. Everything feels so smooth. A truly amazing open world. You can explore pretty much EVERYTHING!

Best game I’ve played in years. Everything I could think of wanting in a Zelda game plus so much more.

This is a must have for any Wii U or Switch owner. Few open world games are such a joy to simply lose yourself in and explore freely. The combat feels more sophisticated, although some may find the weapon durability system a chore. Still, all and all a great game and one that will compete for GOTY.

While not perfect (has frame-rate issues, and the dungeons are on the short side) BOTW is a masterpiece of open world design with a unrivaled sense of exploration. It really is the best 3-D Zelda game since Windwaker (though Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword are great in there own right).

The open world of zelda breath of the wild is very similar to that of the first game the world itself is massive and there is a ton of stuff to do in the game including the 120 shrines availible in the game and all the secrets the game has to offer it also has a pretty engaging story

Gorgeous graphics on the Wii U with that Zelda charm. The game is a ton of fun to play. The fact that they opened the game up for a truly open world experience is awesome. I love this game but lets be honest, it has a few blemishes. The most glaring one being the framerate. It's suffers quite a bit, which can be jarring at times. Also the weapons degrade. Quickly. Which can annoy if you find a weapon you enjoy, only for it to break on you. Lastly, the fatigue meter. It's not a big deal, just wish they'd do away with it. I'd recommend this game to everybody, but Ifeel it has gotten a *little* over hyped.

Absolutely love this game. There is a huge, beautiful world to get lost in and explore. The gameplay is top notch and battles are fun. There is so much freedom in how you can approach everything from aimless exploration to following the story and what you're wearing to how you decide to defeat the baddies. There is also button to make Link jump! And he can climb almost everything! Highly recommend!

The world and story want me to explore to find out what had happened in the past. The frame rate can go under 30, but hasn't impacted my efforts in the game radically enough, it's just annoying. A couple of puzzles in the shrines require the Wii U's gyroscope, which doesn't work correctly all that time, just enough to complete the puzzle. The weapons do break very easily, but I constantly fight enemies so my inventory of them is usually full. While not as good as most people are saying, this game is good for those who like open-world games where you can do whatever you want however you want.

This, by far, is one of the best Zelda games, although I really enjoy them all. This one is a little unique in that the game does not give you a step-by-step instructions - you've got to go to this place and do this thing before you can advance in the game, though there are a few hints thrown in there. It's a big adventure that delivers, especially when you find something new or hidden. The only thing that I didn't like were the great fairies, who seem to accost poor Link. Also, in the beginning it was more difficult having the weapons break so easily. It gets better though when the more durable weapons come along, though they do break too. I'm still not done with the game, though I started it the day after it came out. Trying to find all of the shrines and seeds and other side quests to prolong my play (yes, I'm one who wants to finish games completely) and put off being done with the game.