The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (for Nintendo Switch) Review
Hyrule is in danger again, and Link must save it. That's been the theme for nearly every Legend of Zelda game, and it's still the case in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The series' basic premise and Link/Zelda/Ganon dynamic are present, but nearly everything else is different. The classic Zelda dungeon-exploration structure is replaced by a huge open world that's filled with monsters, puzzles, and quests. Breath of the Wild's scope is one previously unseen in the Zelda series, and Nintendo executes the adventure-filled world with aplomb. Breath of the Wild ($59.99) is a must-buy Nintendo Switch ($299.99 at Best Buy)(Opens in a new window) game, and an Editors' Choice. It's also available on Wii U ($1,688.00 at Amazon)(Opens in a new window) .
Another Link
In Breath of the Wild ($59.88 at Amazon)(Opens in a new window) you once again play Link, the constantly reincarnating elf boy tasked with saving Hyrule and Princess Zelda from Ganon. This time you're a Link from the pa...
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the biggest, most impressive Zelda game yet, and a fantastic launch title for the Nintendo Switch.
Massive, diverse open world; Tons of clever puzzles; Wide variety of things to see and do
Strange desaturation filter makes the game appear hazy; Combat is frustrating early on; Weapon durability is a nuisance