The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

In short: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is an RPG game released in 2017 by Nintendo EPD, available on Nintendo. Our score: 9.8/10 (highly recommended).

A revolutionary open-world adventure that redefined gaming

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild reinvented the open-world genre with its physics-based gameplay and unparalleled freedom of exploration. Set in a vast, beautiful version of Hyrule, players can climb any surface, glide through the air, and approach challenges in countless creative ways. The game's chemistry engine allows for emergent gameplay—combining fire, wind, electricity, and other elements in surprising ways. With over 100 shrines, 900 Korok seeds, and four Divine Beasts to conquer, every corner of the world rewards curiosity.

Game details

• Developer: Nintendo EPD
• Publisher: Nintendo
• Release year: 2017
• Platforms: Nintendo
• Category: RPG

Our review

Breath of the Wild redefined open-world gaming forever. The physics-based gameplay, emergent puzzles, and sheer freedom of exploration create an experience that feels genuinely limitless. Every mountain can be climbed, every puzzle solved in multiple ways.

Pros

• Revolutionary open world
• Physics-based gameplay
• Incredible exploration
• Hundreds of hours of content

Cons

• Weapon durability can frustrate
• Rain climbing limitations

FAQ

Is BotW the best Zelda?

Revolutionary open-world design. Changed gaming forever.

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Last updated: 01/04/2026