You owe it to yourself to play BOTW if you're even mildly interested in these types of games! Read full review Overall this is one of the best Zelda games, and best open world games, ever produced. This doesn't detract from the game in a major way but it's the one complaint I have. Voice acted cutscenes are included for the first time I found the voices cheesy and jarring after 20 years of text-only dialogue. I was quite impressed with the NPC dialogue and facial animations, which create dive rse and entertaining characters throughout the game world. The story, characters and side quests are all excellent and will be engaging for new or seasoned Zelda fans. Almost the entire game is optional, so you can skip anything you find frustrating or come back later - no more getting stuck on weird, inscrutable dungeon puzzles!
Many elements are added, changed or removed making this a very unique entry in a series I thought was getting played out.īOTW will appeal to almost any player because of the huge amount of content that can be freely played in any order. Nintendo has created the perfect mix of classic Zelda gameplay and story, and the best ideas from modern open world games. Read full reviewīreath of the Wild is a huge success as a Zelda game and as an open world game. It really is amazing if you love action adventure games, story driven games, and/or RPGs.
I won't spoil anything, but you should just buy the game.
Simple enough, but the characters you meet along the way and twists that happen seemingly at random drive this story above and beyond. Basically, Link wakes up from the resurrection chamber one hundred years after his failed attempt at beating Ganon. The stor y is by far one of the most compelling pieces of art in this game though. The enemies gradually get more difficult as you keep exploring, forcing you to seek out as many temples as possible to get more spirit orbs, which you can trade for more stamina or health. It's also a puzzle game, and while the starting puzzles are relatively easy, some can get very difficult if you don't know what to do. The motion controls to help aim your bow really made the game feel more real. The gameplay is amazing, and the controls- while being a little odd at first- actually turned out to be very simple. I was compelled to tell my friend how amazing it looked (even though he already knew). I first borrowed it from a friend since I had never played a zelda game before (I also had no games for my switch at the time). The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will release on Nintendo Switch and Wii U on March 3rd.I love this game. Meanwhile, those in Europe can purchase either the standard edition (£59.99) or Limited Edition (£89.99), which will contain the game, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Sound Selection CD and a Master Sword of Resurrection figure on the Nintendo Official UK Store. The Master Edition ($129.99) will include the same items but adds a Master Sword of Resurrection figure. The Special Edition ($99.99) will include the game, a Nintendo Switch Sheikah Slate Carrying Case, Sheikah Eye Collectible Coin, Relic of Hyrule: Calamity Ganon Tapestry and Weather-Worn Map, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Sound Selection CD. Those in North America can choose between the standard edition, Special Edition and Master Edition. With Link’s adventure set to release alongside Nintendo Switch, Nintendo has announced that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will receive special editions at retail.