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The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch

Last Updated: May 24, 2019 (Refresh Now)
9.6
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Gameplay
 124
fun, zelda, explore, map, world
+95%
-5%
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" ...  The game itself took the Legend of Zelda Games to a different level!  ...  "
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" ...  It's way too fun  ...  "
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" ...  Everyone wants to spend hours (a day) on this beautiful game. ... Very fun and addictive.  ...  "
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" ...  It takes a lot of patience to explore.  ...  "
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" ...  The open-world nature lends greatly to hours upon hours of restless exploration. ... An open world in which many previous tropes are cast aside and new mechanics give new challenges to a series that has been largely the same from iteration to iteration. ... The short and skinny is this: If you are a fan of The Legend of Zelda, I think you owe it to yourself to play this game.  ...  "
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" ...  Engaging main challenges and many interesting side quests.  ...  "
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" ...  So much to do and explore and the game is just so smart and fun.  ...  "
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" ...  From a man who thought that Super Mario Oddessy was kinda bland after a 10 hours of gameplay, this game is the best thing ever created.  ...  "
Gameplay / Engagement
 90
fun, explore, world, much, hours and hours
+98%
-2%
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" ...  The sense of exploration is amazing. ... It's one of those games that you start playing and next thing you know 3 hours are gone.  ...  "
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" ...  Hours and hours of progressive gameplay that all leads to a final showdown with calamity Ganon.  ...  "
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" ...  Hours of gameplay!  ...  "
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" ...  Amazing game, 160 hours of play and counting  ...  "
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" ...  I had alot of fun  ...  "
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" ...  Hours of fun.  ...  "
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" ...  It's way too fun  ...  "
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" ...  just wandering around is fun.  ...  "
Gameplay / Engagement / Fun
 43
much, hours, boring, addictive, get bored
+93%
-7%
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" ...  So much fun.  ...  "
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" ...  Find some free time and play it.  ...  "
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" ...  Tough in the beginning but gets easier to play mid~ to endgame.  ...  "
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" ...  This game is addictive.  ...  "
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" ...  Fun with a lot of things to do in this game.  ...  "
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" ...  So much fun and so much to do.  ...  "
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" ...  Super fun and addictive, it encourages exploration and logical thinking  ...  "
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" ...  Such a fun game!  ...  "
Graphics
 33
amazing, beautiful, stunning, explore, art
+100%
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" ...  The graphics are middling in my opinion, but it's a fun game to explore, once you get going.  ...  "
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" ...  The graphics are really good and there are tons of stuff you have to do so it’s not some easy win game.  ...  "
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" ...  This game is amazing I can run around and explore this massive open world the graphics are beautiful I played this for hours I ran into a dragon just roaming around in the open world wow this game is something 👍👍  ...  "
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" ...  From the moment I saw the graphics, I was smitten with this game. ... It's eye-catching visuals are quick to draw you in.  ...  "
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" ...  The graphics, story, and game play are definitely 5 star.  ...  "
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" ...  Gorgeous, breathtaking game that gave me hours and hours of enjoyment.  ...  "
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" ...  Looks and runs great .  ...  "
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" ...  Graphics and storyline are great!  ...  "
Content
 31
dlc, zelda series, story line, zelda, side quests
+97%
-3%
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" ...  I know the first few Zelda games didn't really have a story.  ...  "
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" ...  Great game and a lot of content  ...  "
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" ...  This game is seemingly endless with an extremely fun main story and many side quests to keep you entertained.  ...  "
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" ...  The main story could be completed quickly, but there’s so much more to do for side quests or other cool niches.  ...  "
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" ...  Lives up to the Zelda franchise name.  ...  "
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" ...  These are optional, but do add to the story and gives you time to explore the world.  ...  "
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" ...  If you want to have fun in this new installment of Zelda, in a COMPLETE open world style, with lots of loot, weapons, and story: this game is just waiting to be played, then!  ...  "
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" ...  Combined childhood with newness of the storyline.  ...  "
Price
 21
well, price, money, worth the money, worth every penny
+90%
-10%
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" ...  Awesome game and the best price I could find anywhere  ...  "
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" ...  great game great price  ...  "
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" ...  The game may cost a lot, but it's actually worth a lot more that $60 when you play it.  ...  "
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" ...  Well worth the price.  ...  "
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" ...  More than worth the $60 price tag wish I could find 10 other games just like it.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought the switch just for this game, totally worth it!  ...  "
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" ...  It is a money grab by Nitendo. ... Keep your money in your pocket.  ...  "
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" ...  Very addicting worth every penny !  ...  "
Gameplay / Level Design
 19
side quests, quests, story, side, quest
+95%
-5%
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" ...  Very open world discovery is amazing and the difficulty curve seems about right.  ...  "
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" ...  The story and lots of side quests are awesome, and all the puzzles to solve, stuff and amazing places to discover make this game a 11 out of 10.  ...  "
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" ...  It is always surprising me even on multiple playthroughs.  ...  "
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" ...  Awesome side missions.  ...  "
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" ...  It looks gorgeous though and the map is massive.  ...  "
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" ...  He completed all the missions and quests and all the things to do except for find all the korok seeds.  ...  "
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" ...  Should be pretty obvious with all the rewards its won.  ...  "
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" ...  It is not tedious at all, but fun as you find new things to keep you alive throughout the map.  ...  "
Performance
 15
must, graphics, still, great, fast
+93%
-7%
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" ...  Without a doubt, I consider the game a must for anyone who owns a Nintendo Switch.  ...  "
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" ...  The graphics and artstyle is gorgeous.  ...  "
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" ...  In about a month I put in over 200 hours, which is quite a bit considering I have a full time job.  ...  "
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" ...  It has great graphics and story to it.  ...  "
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" ...  A must buy for Nintendo Switch player  ...  "
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" ...  I mostly play on Wii U.  ...  "
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" ...  Looks and runs great .  ...  "
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" ...  Great Game And Fast Delievery !  ...  "
Content / Story
 15
story line, zelda, storyline, side quests, stamina
+100%
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" ...  I know the first few Zelda games didn't really have a story.  ...  "
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" ...  i loved this game way more than i thought i would, art, storyline, quests, game play, its all great.  ...  "
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" ...  These are optional, but do add to the story and gives you time to explore the world.  ...  "
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" ...  The story and lots of side quests are awesome, and all the puzzles to solve, stuff and amazing places to discover make this game a 11 out of 10.  ...  "
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" ...  Not to mention having one of the more well written stories for a Zelda game in my opinion.  ...  "
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" ...  This game is seemingly endless with an extremely fun main story and many side quests to keep you entertained.  ...  "
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" ...  The story line is great.  ...  "
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" ...  The storyline and unique characters are sure to keep your interest as you travel, meeting various races like the Ruto and the Zoras.  ...  "
Audio
 15
graphics, design, zelda, sound, graphic
+93%
-7%
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" ...  The storyline and soundtrack are just perfect.  ...  "
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" ...  Throw some headphones on, listen to all of the small background noises, and be prepared to be blown away with the graphics and storyline.  ...  "
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" ...  Literally my only complaint is Zelda's voice.  ...  "
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" ...  Hyrule isn't the same with dull, passive music playing instead of deeply immersive tunes I still find myself unconsciously humming DECADES after playing those games.  ...  "
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" ...  Back to Zelda though, the atmosphere, graphics, sound and gameplay are all SPOT ON.  ...  "
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" ...  From graphic design to art to music to sound to the various side quests that augment the prime story, this game is simply amazing.  ...  "
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" ...  Gorgeous visuals and sublime music.  ...  "
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" ...  The story and music weren't perfect, but wow. ... The "chemistry engine."  ...  "
Gameplay / Customization
 10
story line, weapon, tree, storyline, story
+80%
-20%
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" ...  I will try to collect all items!  ...  "
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" ...  The story line isn't the best but spoiler, the story plays out exactly the way it should base on what happened to the characters .  ...  "
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" ...  I believe that the characters are still well fleshed out.  ...  "
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" ...  But one thing I liked about games like Ocarina of Time and Twilight Princess is you felt a great connection to all of the characters.  ...  "
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" ...  The storyline and unique characters are sure to keep your interest as you travel, meeting various races like the Ruto and the Zoras.  ...  "
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" ...  It's a fun little bonus to find and it only helps you by expanding your inventory.  ...  "
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" ...  New skills & abilities add a new dimension to the series.  ...  "
Performance / Platforms
 7
must, wii u, wii, system, console
+86%
-14%
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" ...  Clearly the best game for the Nintendo Switch.  ...  "
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" ...  I mostly play on Wii U.  ...  "
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" ...  This game was the motivating reason for getting a Nintendo Switch.  ...  "
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" ...  A must buy for the Nintendo switch.  ...  "
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" ...  A must buy for Nintendo Switch player  ...  "
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" ...  Without a doubt, I consider the game a must for anyone who owns a Nintendo Switch.  ...  "
Gameplay / Difficulty
 7
puzzles, tough, shrines, open world, fun
+100%
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" ...  Very open world discovery is amazing and the difficulty curve seems about right.  ...  "
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" ...  Lots of depth to it and challenging.  ...  "
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" ...  It is a difficult game but that adds to the fun.  ...  "
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" ...  It's a very balanced game that's great for beginners but has plenty to do to challenge experienced gamers.  ...  "
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" ...  Tough in the beginning but gets easier to play mid~ to endgame.  ...  "
Gameplay / Controls
 3
used, time, many, make, graphics
+67%
-33%
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" ...  There are many buttons you have to coordinate to control so players younger than about 7 would struggle but they can have fun wandering the forest collecting mushrooms when there’s no hazards present.  ...  "
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" ...  The graphics are beautiful and the controls are good.  ...  "

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