| The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | |||
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| Gameplay & Story | Release Date | DLC & Pre-Order | Review |
| Release Date | |
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| March 3, 2017 (Switch) More Details |
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| Genre | |
| Action, Adventure | |
| Platforms | Price (MSRP) |
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$60 |
| Developer | Publisher |
| Nintendo | Nintendo |
| Number of Players | Age Rating |
| 1 | E |
| Time to Finish | Cross Platform Play |
| 50 hours | No |
| Official Website | Official Website for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild |
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Latest News
⚫︎ Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto always knew that Navi was the biggest weakpoint of Ocarina of Time
and once said I wanted to remove the entire system
(Games Radar)
⚫︎ Zelda's Tingle Creator Wants Masi Oka of Heroes Fame to Play Tingle in Movie(Game8)
⚫︎ Zelda and LEGO's collaboration Great Deku Tree 2-in-1
set features 2,500 pieces, recreating the legendary Hylian landmark in two distinct versions based on two game titles: one inspired by Ocarina of Time and the other from Breath of the Wild BOTW.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Overview
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (BOTW) is an open-world action game developed by Nintendo, released on March 3, 2017, for the Nintendo Switch and Wii U. Players assume the role of Link, who awakens from a 100-year slumber to find the Kingdom of Hyrule overrun by dangerous monsters. As Link, players embark on a journey to regain lost memories, explore vast landscapes, and ultimately save Zelda and Hyrule. The game won the 2017 Game of the Year award and is widely acclaimed by fans and critics for its open-world design and non-linear gameplay.
| Switch |
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| Price | $59.99 | ||||
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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Gameplay
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is an open-world, third-person action-adventure game where you, as Link, are tasked with exploring the vast Kingdom of Hyrule to regain your lost memories. Armed only with what he can scavenge, Link embarks on a journey to uncover the truth while gathering the resources needed to survive.
The Sheikah Slate
A mysterious tablet with a glowing center, the Sheikah Slate serves as a versatile tool and menu system. It allows Link to:
⚫︎ Check the map and mark locations.
⚫︎ Access the in-game camera.
⚫︎ Solve puzzles and navigate dungeons.
⚫︎ Manage items, equipment, and more.
Exploration and Travel
Hyrule is filled with towers, shrines, villages, and stables, waiting to be discovered. You can traverse the land by glider, horse, or even by water. The glider allows for airborne exploration, while horseback riding lets you cover vast distances efficiently.
On your journey, you'll scavenge materials, hunt animals, and gather ingredients to craft weapons, cook meals, and prepare for survival.
Combat and Equipment
The world is brimming with enemies that will test your combat skills. To succeed, you’ll need to lock on to foes, learn their attack patterns, and use an array of weapons such as swords, axes, bows, hammers, and even sticks. Armor isn’t just for aesthetics—many outfits grant specific benefits, like protection from extreme weather conditions.
Rune Abilities
Early in your adventure, you’ll unlock Rune Abilities by completing four ancient shrines. These abilities allow you to manipulate your environment in creative ways:
⚫︎ Magnesis: Lift and move metal objects as if they were magnetized.
⚫︎ Stasis: Freeze objects in time, allowing you to strike them and build up kinetic energy for later movement.
⚫︎ Cryonis: Create pillars of ice on water surfaces for traversal or puzzles.
⚫︎ Remote Bombs: Summon and detonate bombs to clear obstacles or damage enemies.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Reviews
Game of the Year Worthy
IGN awarded The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild a perfect 10/10, celebrating its evocative and exhilarating gameplay. They hailed it as a masterclass in open-world design, with its innovative exploration and puzzle-solving setting a new standard for the genre.
Wired similarly lauded the game, emphasizing its dynamic combat, player freedom in tackling challenges, and the stunningly crafted world of Hyrule. Though minor issues like limited recipe tracking and weather-related inconveniences were mentioned, they were overshadowed by the game's groundbreaking achievements. Wired described it as both a reinvention of the franchise and a modern masterpiece.
The game's was further recognized when it earned Game of the Year at The Game Awards in 2017.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Announcement Trailer
Wii U - The Legend of Zelda - Gameplay First Look from The Game Awards
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Trivia
⚫︎ Breath of the Wild was originally going to add more sci-fi concepts like UFo as seen on some of the concept arts.
⚫︎ The developers considered adding a female Link option and making Zelda a playable character but ultimately decided against it to maintain the focus on Link.
⚫︎ The Sheikah Slate was originally intended to have a voice, similar to past companions like Navi, Fi, and Midna, but the idea was dropped during development for the Switch.
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