A very unique Zelda that works really well. However, boring voice acting and too repetitive environments in both "Temple" and Shrines. Can take a while to learn the controls. Music is not good at all. It is repetitive and sounds uninspired, in comparison to all other Zelda games.

However you characterize it -- rebirth, change of direction, or coming of age -- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the most mature game in the series' long history. It is a difficult game from a combat and survival perspective, and a challenging game in the amount of information that...

Hyrule is in danger again, and Link must save it. That's been the theme for nearly every Legend of Zelda game, and it's still the case in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The series' basic premise and Link/Zelda/Ganon dynamic are present, but nearly everything else is different. The classic Zelda dungeon-exploration structure is replaced by a huge open world that's filled with monsters, puzzles, and quests. Breath of the Wild's scope is one previously unseen in the Zelda series, and Nintendo executes the adventure-filled world with aplomb. Breath of the Wild ($59.99) is a must-buy Nintendo Switch ($299.99 at Best Buy)(Opens in a new window) game, and an Editors' Choice. It's also available on Wii U ($1,688.00 at Amazon)(Opens in a new window) . Another Link In Breath of the Wild ($59.88 at Amazon)(Opens in a new window) you once again play Link, the constantly reincarnating elf boy tasked with saving Hyrule and Princess Zelda from Ganon. This time you're a Link from the pa...

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the biggest, most impressive Zelda game yet, and a fantastic launch title for the Nintendo Switch.

Massive, diverse open world; Tons of clever puzzles; Wide variety of things to see and do

Strange desaturation filter makes the game appear hazy; Combat is frustrating early on; Weapon durability is a nuisance

"Not since Ocarina of Time, the last Zelda game to truly shake up the formula and influence the industry, has the series been so dramatically transformed." © 2017 Nintendo. All rights reserved.

Huge and interactive open world; incredibly fun; impressive attention to detail

Frame rate issues; motion controls are poorly implemented

History tells us of a time that Nintendo ruled the entire gaming world as far as the eye could see. You'd have to go back many moons, and some of you weren't even born, but many of us were fortunate enough to live in these times. We can confirm that these tales are true.

The shrines and dungeons | Good amiibo support for a change | Beautiful soundtrack | Creating your own food - who thought it could be fun | The Sheikah Slate

Twice experienced really bad frame rate issues | If you don't like open-world games this is not for you

The Legend of Zelda is one of gaming's longest and most beloved franchises. It is one of Nintendo's flagship properties, and they seem to take more time and care with each entry than almost any other game they produce - and it shows.

Large, beautiful, fully explorable world; incredible physics sandbox; breathtaking visuals, despite the hardware limitations; fantastic ambient sound effects on a good surround sound system; tons and tons to do, with great attention to detail

Some may not like the breakable weapons and shields; story is somewhat optional and easy to forget about

I was anticipating a classic adventure when I sat down with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, readying myself to learn all the new mechanics the game would throw at me. I mentally prepared myself to fight through puzzle after puzzle in labyrinths of increasing complexity and confusion.

It has been a long time coming, but after extensive looks at both the Wii U version , as well as early builds of the Nintendo Switch edition , Nintendo is about to unleash The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild upon the world.

No game is perfect, but comes as close as it could get within its genre. The new game to beat in its sector; we're talking pure video game ecstasy.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a beautiful return to the Zelda universe that succeeds on every level on the Nintendo Switch!