Rate top gamesIt's probably best Zelda I've played (and I've played almost all of them) but a few things keep it from the ridiculously high scores that the love sick reviewers have given it.
1) Basic melee combat. Sure you can do some interesting things if you go out of your way but the central melee combat is plain and rather boring.
2) Straight-forward story. No twists, turns, or hooks.
3) Silent protagonist. It only serves to weaken a story and this story is already pretty weak.
Date Completed: 2020-03-12
Playtime: ~ 50h
Enjoyment: 8/10
Recommendation: Yes, it's a solid game. Wish the story was more engaging though.
I had high expectations, but they were all exceeded. Phenomenal game.
«Blew my mind»
«Can’t stop playing»
A breath of fresh air for the Zelda series. While other Zelda games' appeal comes from dungeon design, the setting, or art direction, Breath of the Wild's appeal comes from chill lo fi exploration to relax and study to. This pairs extremely well with the Switch's ability to be used on the go, where finding a single shrine is a worthwhile quest.
The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild tells you all you need to know before you boot up the game in the very title itself. A mastery of open world design that rewards thinking outside the box and avoids the clunk that other games of the genre can't escape from.
«Blew my mind»
«Can’t stop playing»