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Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Game Details: Forget everything you know about The Legend of Zelda games. Step into a world of discovery,
Forget everything you know about The Legend of Zelda games. Step into a world of discovery, exploration and adventure in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, a boundary-breaking new game in the acclaimed series. Travel across fields, through forests and to mountain peaks as you discover what has become of the ruined kingdom of Hyrule in this open-air adventure. Explore the wilds of Hyrule any way you like - Climb up towers and mountain peaks in search of new destinations, then setForget everything you know about The Legend of Zelda games. Step into a world of discovery, exploration and adventure in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, a boundary-breaking new game in the acclaimed series. Travel across fields, through forests and to mountain peaks as you discover what has become of the ruined kingdom of Hyrule in this open-air adventure. Explore the wilds of Hyrule any way you like - Climb up towers and mountain peaks in search of new destinations, then set your own path to get there and plunge into the wilderness. Along the way, you'll battle towering enemies, hunt wild beasts and gather ingredients for the food and elixirs you'll need to sustain you on your journey. More than 100 Shrines of Trials to discover and explore - Shrines dot the landscape, waiting to be discovered in any order you want. Search for them in various ways, and solve a variety of puzzles inside. Work your way through the traps and devices inside to earn special items and other rewards that will help you on your adventure.
* Be prepared and properly equipped - With an entire world waiting to be explored, you'll need a variety of outfits and gear to reach every corner. You may need to bundle up with warmer clothes or change into something better suited to the desert heat. Some clothing even has special effects that, for example, can make you faster and stealthier.
* Battling enemies requires strategy - The world is inhabited with enemies of all shapes and sizes. Each one has its own attack method and weaponry, so you must think quickly and develop the right strategies to defeat them.
* amiibo compatibility - Tap the Wolf Link amiibo (sold separately) to make Wolf Link appear in game. Wolf Link will attack enemies on his own and help you find items you're searching for.… Expand
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Genre(s): Action Adventure Open-World
Number of players: No Online Multiplayer
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Critic Reviews
(117)
97
Metascore Universal acclaim
106 Positive Ratings 97%
3 Mixed Ratings 2%
0 Negative Ratings 0%
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Attack of the Fanboy
Mar 2, 2017
"The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of the best games ever made." ... Read full review
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GameGrin
Dec 12, 2017
"Where it takes mechanics from others in the industry, it improves upon them; where it introduces new ones, you slap your forehead in amazement that it hasn’t been done before. Breath of the Wild is development done right, and damn near the best game you’ll play all year." ... Read full review
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Polygon
Mar 2, 2017
"I guess, in the end, it’s not just that Breath of the Wild signals that Zelda has finally evolved and moved beyond the structure it’s leaned on for so long. It’s that the evolution in question has required Nintendo to finally treat its audience like intelligent people. That newfound respect has led to something big, and different, and exciting. But in an open world full of big changes, Breath of the Wild also almost always feels like a Zelda game — and establishes itself as the first current, vital-feeling Zelda in almost 20 years." ... Read full review
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New York Daily News
Mar 7, 2017
"Despite the stellar story and the absolutely fantastic visuals (aside from some framerate issues on the Switch), it’s this world overflowing with life that will grab and hold your attention for hours upon hours of gaming. As much as this is a story-driven RPG, Breath of the Wild is about its world, a world so vast that you could spend hours upon hours traversing its lands (trust me, I did) before actually making tangible progress in the story...It’s the Zelda game we’ve all been waiting for." ... Read full review
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Games.cz
Mar 18, 2017
"The largest Zelda? No dispute. The finest launch title for a new console? So, it is. And isn´t it also the best Zelda? Yippee. And something more. Breath of the Wild is so far the best Zelda, which will be unforgettably written in the history of open-world games." ... Read full review
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RPG Fan
Mar 23, 2017
"A new direction for the franchise that is as brilliantly successful as it is bold, Breath of the Wild raises the bar for a series that has already set a phenomenally high standard." ... Read full review
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Slant Magazine
Mar 12, 2017
"The audiovisual beauty alone of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is liable to convince you that more is indeed better." ... Read full review
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8.7
User Score Generally favorable reviews
13,841 Positive Ratings 84%
931 Mixed Ratings 5%
1,679 Negative Ratings 10%
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programmerr47
Mar 14, 2019
I liked the game a lot. It was my first Zelda, but I fully understand that things, that were made in this game, was completely new for entireI liked the game a lot. It was my first Zelda, but I fully understand that things, that were made in this game, was completely new for entire franchise (like fully open world). The combination of really funny sandbox and interesting dungeons make game terrific.

There was only one drawback, but it completely my feeling: it is a soundtrack during the game. But as I sad I just my opinion. The game itself is really good!… Expand
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EpicLadySponge
Mar 3, 2017
Breath of the Wild broke a lot of records in the history of gaming. By that, I mean it is most likely impossible to find one thing wrong withBreath of the Wild broke a lot of records in the history of gaming. By that, I mean it is most likely impossible to find one thing wrong with this game. It's like Nintendo took the base of Ocarina of Time and modernize it to make it look like this game over here. This is why Nintendo will forever remain in my heart no matter where it all goes. I'm telling you this, Breath of the Wild has everything... yes, every... single... thing that made Ocarina of Time look like a masterpiece. This is the lost brother of Ocarina of Time and the true brother Ocarina of Time will ever need. Just go buy this game, it wants your money so bad, it wants you to play it so bad, it wants to be your local friend literally bad. I'll be waiting until you get this game.… Expand
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jademorais
Jul 24, 2020
The most immersive and beautiful game i've ever played in my life. Can't wait for the sequel!
10
WeathermanPetro
Mar 13, 2017
This is my first Zelda game on my first Nintendo console and I must say. It is safe to say I am satisfied and can see my self playing wellThis is my first Zelda game on my first Nintendo console and I must say. It is safe to say I am satisfied and can see my self playing well over 100 hours.… Expand
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trashmen
Mar 3, 2017
Es un jodido 10, el juego es GOTY OF THE **** UNIVERSE FOR EVER AND EVER, el apartado artístico y sonoro es increíble, la jugabilidades muyEs un jodido 10, el juego es GOTY OF THE **** UNIVERSE FOR EVER AND EVER, el apartado artístico y sonoro es increíble, la jugabilidades muy buena y la historia es excelente!!!, los 210 cojudos que le dieron puntuaciones negativas son huevones que creen q COD es la panacea del mundo del gaming en general, priorizan los gráficos antes que la experiencia y lo frenético antes que una historia bien contada. Bueno que se puede esperar de la generación Zack Snyder… Expand
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Dark_Ansem
Apr 9, 2020
Fantastic art style, great music, an innovative take on beloved characters, incredibly annoying weapon mechanics.
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Jack662
Feb 1, 2021
Is there any way to overrate video game more than Breath of the Wild has been? I think not. I honestly can't believe that anyone would giveIs there any way to overrate video game more than Breath of the Wild has been? I think not. I honestly can't believe that anyone would give this game 10/10, but to each their own i guess.… Expand
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