RGRThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild2017

Open-world adventure / 2017

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a modern benchmark from Nintendo, remembered on our archive for its open-world adventure identity and the conversation it created around play, craft, and taste.

8.0 average critic score

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Easy to watch, warm to play

Faride / rank #99 / 2017-12-10 / 8.2

Faride connects with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild when it gives the player room to breathe, look, listen, and enjoy the journey without losing momentum.

A world worth carrying after the credits

Morteza / rank #189 / 2017-12-11 / 7.9

Morteza responds to how The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild binds mood, character, and play. The archive score is strongest when the game gives him a reason to keep going beyond pure challenge.

Production craft with purpose

Ehsan / rank #133 / 2017-12-12 / 7.8

Ehsan values The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild most when its presentation, pacing, feel, and technical craft seem built from the same blueprint.