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- Discover Hyrule as never before: by making your own path, choices, and consequences
- Ingenuity is the key to survival: find multiple solutions to tons of dynamic puzzles
- Surprises hide around every corner: scavenge weapons, armor, plants, animals, and more
- Live off the land: find weapons and armor, cook food, and brew elixirs
- Utilize special technology: the in-game Sheikah Slate controls, objects and enemies in fun ways
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ASIN | B01MS6MO77 |
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Release date | March 3, 2017 |
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4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #657 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #74 in Nintendo Switch Games |
Product Dimensions | 10 x 2 x 2 inches; 1.76 ounces |
Type of item | Video Game |
Language | English |
Rated | Rating Pending |
Item model number | SWSwitchTitle10 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 1.76 ounces |
Manufacturer | Nintendo |
Date First Available | January 13, 2017 |
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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 vast fields, through forests, and to mountain peaks as you discover what has become of the kingdom of Hyrule in this stunning Open-Air Adventure. Now on Nintendo Switch, your journey is freer and more open than ever. Take your system anywhere, and adventure as Link any way you like.
2017 Nintendo. The Legend of Zelda and Nintendo Switch are trademarks of Nintendo.
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Game of the Year, Best Action Adventure, Best Game DirectionThe Game Awards 2017 |
Best of Show, Best Console Game, Best Action/Adventure GameE3 2016 Game Critics Award |
2017 Nintendo. The Legend of Zelda, Wii U, and Nintendo Switch are trademarks of Nintendo. |
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Customers like the open world in the game. They say it's a fantastic experience that gives you universal freedom to do whatever you want. They also find the game addictive and engaging, with an incredible unique experience. Customers also appreciate the storyline, saying it'll draw them in in an incredible way. They describe the game as gorgeous, fun, and enjoyable. They mention the world is huge and amazing.
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Customers find the game gorgeous, really good, and fun. They say the open-world way you can do the quests provides a lot of variety, and the shrines provide some of the most enjoyable and mind-bending scenarios. They also say the game play is great, and that the graphics are some of best they have seen for any Zelda game. Customers also love the world building, the story, and game play, and say it's a great game to get lost in and kill some time.
"...Graphics: When a design is this polished and revolutionary, graphics, while normally being the easiest to pinpoint, easily take more of a backseat,..." Read more
"...Graphics: Breath of the Wild is a positively beautiful game...." Read more
"...Environment:Breath of the Wild is a gorgeous game and saying that still doesn't do it justice. The art style fits perfectly with the series...." Read more
"...The graphics apparently are very good on Zelda Breath of time for the Switch...." Read more
Customers find the storyline interesting, with many quests and challenges to explore. They also say the game immerses them in an adventure with endless puzzles, adventures, and minor social interactions. They love the concept and the plot, saying it's a must-play for any gaming enthusiast. They mention the graphics, gameplay, and story are top notch. Customers also mention that the trials offer interesting challenges with good variety.
"...Eerie, peaceful, and epic...." Read more
"...Very easy to get lost in, but in the good way as long as you don't have anything super pressing to do or work the next morning...." Read more
"...There are so many unique ways to combine food and other items in order to come up with creative dishes and elixirs to aid you during your journey...." Read more
"...on the nes and SNES, I'm quite certain that I am well impressed with the gameplay and storyline...." Read more
Customers find the value of the game to be great. They mention that it's worth the money, and is a fantastic purchase. Some customers also mention that the game is relatively cheap compared to other meth addictions. Overall, customers find the game entertaining and worth while.
"...This is a game that, so far, feels like it's actually worth the full price of a new Switch game, but if you can find it pre-owned or on sale?..." Read more
"...And I would recommend the DLCs. They're not super expensive, and they add more challenge and bonuses to the game, as well as more story..." Read more
"Phenomenal nintendo switch title, hours upon hours of fun content. Great price, promptly shipped and received, couldn't be happier...." Read more
"...The best $60 you will spend in gaming. This game is worth buying a Nintendo Switch" Read more
Customers find the gameplay of the video game to be fun, with lots of exploration and experimentation to do. They also say the game maintains the puzzles and adventure of the old style while adding much more. Customers also say it's a great challenge, with a million different ways to accomplish something.
"...different world of exploration that is both gorgeous and fully interactive...." Read more
"...This game has tons of replay value, apart from just the urge to go back and play it again...." Read more
"...RPG elements fit very nicely into the Zelda universe and give the game a lot of depth...." Read more
"It’s a super fun game visually with lots of problem-solving, and just the right amount of fighting monsters" Read more
Customers find the world of the video game vast, giving a real feel of adventure. They also say the kingdom of Hyrule is so vast and has many secrets to uncover. Customers also say that the world is gigantic and has been finely tuned so there are always secrets to find.
"...Here are some examples of scope: The scope of the land is so vast and varied that every minute exploring provides an almost entirely different..." Read more
"...They also do a good job of using the scenery to 'lead' the player to their next destination...." Read more
"...The wildlife and assortment of plant life is extremely expansive in terms of diversity and uniqueness. There is just so much to look at...." Read more
"...And the fact that the world was so MASSIVE made it even more fun - there was always something undiscovered, something new with each and every..." Read more
Customers find the massive world of Hyrule engaging and addictive. They say the graphics age well while enabling an immersive experience. Customers also say the game draws them in in an incredible way and has some of the most psychologically stimulating environments of any game in recent years. They describe the game as rewarding, satisfying, and a wonderful adventure in your inner self.
"...more of a backseat, however this game has some of the most psychologically stimulating environments of any game in recent years...." Read more
"...It's just a fun, beautiful, memorable, and unique experience that anyone watching/playing can admire...." Read more
"...That's either terrifyingly flexible or wonderfully freeing, depending on your tastes...." Read more
"...style choices, and the music help to make this, arguably, the most immersive and atmospheric open-world game I have ever played, and it serves the..." Read more
Customers find the open world concept nice, albeit overwhelming at first. They say the game takes the open-world concept to the next level with the game physics. They also say the open environment is a fantastic experience that gives you universal freedom to do whatever you want. Customers also say it's more rewarding than other games with a similar open world. They enjoy a sprawling open world as they adventure their way through Hyrule.
"...Positives:- It is a very compelling open world...." Read more
"...The game is awfully repetitive. There is a really big, open, world, and that's great...." Read more
"...PROS:+ HUGE OPEN WORLD - Lots of interesting places and things to discover...." Read more
"...Things I liked:The Open World - I absolutely loved the idea that you could run straight to Ganon if you so desired..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the content. Some mention that it has a hidden elegance and sophistication that can convey lots of emotion, and every detail is accounted for. They also say it respects their time and intelligence, and is a delight in every way. However, others say that the game is tedious and challenging at times, and not intuitive.
"...not be discussed separate from gameplay as everything flows together in a near perfect fashion...." Read more
"...to be very difficult loaded constantly with Boss monsters and difficult puzzles...." Read more
"...will begin to appreciate the performances, which I believe to be very well done. I absolutely love Zelda's voice actress...." Read more
"...I mean it's kind of explained in the context of the plot and it's relatively predictable...." Read more
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At this point, I could never have imagined the game industry without this game. Every once in a while, a game comes out that just says what everyone is thinking subconsciously but cannot quite make out the words, an itch that needs to be scratched, that puts all the pieces together in entertainment culture and builds the foundation for the next age for the game industry. This is that game.
Gameplay: The limits have been lifted. There are almost no restrictions to the possibilities of engagement with the environmental situations. Remember how amazing the Metroid screw jump felt in Metroid Prime 2, flying for the first time in Mario 64, jumping through the web in the Deku tree in Ocarina of Time, etc. In those moments, you knew you had experienced something that would change you, that you were playing a game that reached far beyond what you thought was possible. Now imagine a game that applies that feeling to every element of the game. While diverging some from past Zelda mechanics, they are changes that encourage you to grow as a player and engage in your environment and as such could not have been any other way. Don't worry, it is very nicely balanced.
Music: Even the music approach has been redefined for this game. Eerie, peaceful, and epic. I do not think a single note in this game is synthesized and the sensation feels like the game is calling to you or empathizing with you. The music element is used in a way that is unlike anything you probably have experienced before, hearkening back to the complex music development in intellectual music of the 20th century. The best visual reference I can give is that the music feels like water hitting your skin, that is how tangible it is.
Graphics: When a design is this polished and revolutionary, graphics, while normally being the easiest to pinpoint, easily take more of a backseat, however this game has some of the most psychologically stimulating environments of any game in recent years. Graphics for this game cannot be discussed separate from gameplay as everything flows together in a near perfect fashion. The physics used in conjunctions with the models and layout of the map are immediately accessible and complex. Here are some examples of scope: The scope of the land is so vast and varied that every minute exploring provides an almost entirely different experience than the one just prior. A friend of mine is playing the game and while we have both been exploring the same areas, neither of us over the course of three days came across the exact same elements in the exact same way other than a town that the story led us both to. *In the overview of the world as seen in the picture on the box cover, every viewable (and not viewable) crevice is an entirely different world of exploration that is both gorgeous and fully interactive.
Design: Arguably the best quality of Breath of the Wild is how the elements come together. The expanse and themes, while Zelda, feel like they were taken out of the imagination of the renaissance 80s, a characteristic usually only touched on by unique cult-classic romps but here is fully realized in an immersive experience. The characters have such a unique and retro feel that they are both unsettling and comforting in the same breath. From the music to the landscape to the vocals and setting, this game truly brings together all the design elements in a masterful way.
CONS: (nit-picking; do not read this section) Amidst all of these amazing elements, there are a few potential improvements that could be made.
1) There are not voice-overs for all NPC dialog. This was a similar complaint that I had with the last 2 home console Zelda titles. If the production values on the game are high enough to immerse you as this title has done, all NPC lines should be voiced rather than only a few.
2) The obvious cloud shadows during high sun are so realistic that it makes you look up, however the clouds in the sky do not coincide with the shadows. Often I would expect to see a close cloud or a storm front coming in, and not have either.
3) Some powers suffer from quirky control mapping.
4) Simple textures and meshes often are crude for the sake of object and environment scope. Forgiveable, but noticeable.
5) The interactive detail in the game is so high that it is noticeable when Link's hands don't lineup with climbing elements or when objects quickly "transition" into items *cough* tree trunks *cough*
6) Greatly miss the presence of at least a few major in-ground elements or dungeons. Most of the world is the same "trial" format with huge surface landscapes.
7) More purpose, depth, and variety in the lives of the NPC characters that inhabit Hyrule. (As far as engine planning, this element could require as much preparation as the development of the world itself.)
8) Inability to change the view if needed. (When in a tree, avoiding being seen or fire from horseback bokoblins, the leaves and branches become too much of a visual obstruction from accurately shooting arrows or observing.
*All of these will likely improve or appear in future Zelda games overtime. Again, this game is the dawn of a new age and standard in game design.
I have not been as satisfied and amazed with a game as I am with Breath of the Wild since Nintendo 64. This game has the same feeling as the first arrival of Ocarina of Time, Mario 64, Link to the Past, Final Fantasy 7, Super Mario Brothers, and Super Mario World. Up until now, nothing had dethroned Majora's Mask, Metroid Prime, and Ocarina of Time as my best, new favorite experiences, despite having played the large expanse and epic battles of Shadows of the Colossus, the emotional play of Resident Evil 4, the new learning approach and vicarious interactions of The Last Guardian, and nearly every other major release from Bethesda, Naughty Dog, and more. This game has surpassed all of my prior memories and claimed its rightful place as the game that defines gaming. I never thought I would feel that level of amazement again in the industry, but it is here and it isn't even VR. Game design at it's finest and why Nintendo still remains the definitive development standard.
Graphics: Breath of the Wild is a positively beautiful game. While Nintendo hasn't been exactly the gold standard for graphics in the last couple console generations, they really knock it out of the park here. They also do a good job of using the scenery to 'lead' the player to their next destination.
Gameplay: Gameplay wise, this was a step forward for the Zelda series. It feels more like you're living an adventure than some of the older games, with mechanics such as weapon durability and the ability to pick up weapons from defeated foes. The stamina system also makes sense, even if it can be a little frustrating at times to only be able to swim a certain distance before drowning. It's also a tougher game than some of the older Zelda titles, which is a plus for me because I love a challenge and don't get discouraged by 'GAME OVER'.
Sound: Gonna be honest, I usually play my games with the sound turned all the way down or off entirely as to not disturb the people around me. When this wasn't the case, though, I enjoyed it.
Bonus: As a Switch game, you can take this on the go! That's a definite plus. Warning: You may not get much done wherever you take it with you, as it can be a pretty addicting game. 'Just one more shrine' sounds good, but this is the kind of game where you can say that at 5PM, and look up and suddenly it's 1AM. Very easy to get lost in, but in the good way as long as you don't have anything super pressing to do or work the next morning.
Buy or Don't Buy: Buy, for sure. This is a game that, so far, feels like it's actually worth the full price of a new Switch game, but if you can find it pre-owned or on sale? Even better.
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Como siempre la logística y la puntualidad dd Amazon impecables. Llegó mucho antes de las 8PM que ponía en Mis Pedidos. Como siempre superando mis expectativas. El juego llegó en perfecto estado, y a pesar de que me tomó tiempo tomarlo y empezar a jugar, cuando salí de la zona inicial me perdí en la profundidad de su mundo y desde entonces no encuentro otro juego igual que saque mi cabeza de ahí.
Es el mejor juego que he jugado, y lo digo porque tengo más de 500 horas de juego (en Pokémon tengo 280 y es el que más me consumía) y porque a pesar de sentir que lo conozco perfectamente siempre hay algo nuevo por encontrar.
Sublime. Recomendado a cualquiera que tenga el tiempo y la resistencia mental para aguantar horas inmerso en él. Mi único 10/10 legítimo. Si estás dudando en comprarlo, esta es la señal que tienes leer para que dejes de dudarlo, reacciones y lo compres.
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