Game cover Hello everyone! I am going to write a review in progress of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. I have currently played the game for about 20 hours, so my review will be based on the game as far as I’ve played it. The review will be graded based on three different categories: story, game play, and special effects. Each category will receive a score of up to 10 points. This has probably been the most anticipated game in the last 5 years, so let’s dive in. Zelda has been one of the most majestic and dominating franchises in the gaming world since 1986. Before the release of Breath of the Wild, people were skeptical that its brand new open-world concept would stray away from what we've all been accustomed to in the past games. Last summer, all we knew about the game was that we could go to any dungeon at any time or even go straight to the final boss. Zelda fanatics were worried that the game’s story would not be as empowering and straightforward like the masterpieces they’ve been used to. After around 20 of hours of game play into Breath of the Wild, I can assure you that you have NOTHING to worry about. The Legend of Zelda Breath: of the Wild has truly managed to take my breath away. Story The usual point A to point B structure of traditional Zelda games has been completely altered, and in Breath of the Wild you can literally go straight to the final boss from the opening scene of the game (although the fight would be near impossible). I am not going to spoil anything about the story, but to start out Link awakens in a vast post-apocalyptic land that we know as Hyrule. As the story progresses, Link is eventually told that he is the hero that fought to destroy Ganon and save Princess Zelda a hundred years ago, but Ganon won the fight and destroyed Hyrule. Ganon has been recovering his power ever since, waiting to strike Hyrule once he redeems his full power. Link was put into slumber after his epic battle and lost his memory, so the task of the game is to explore the vast land of Hyrule to discover the mysteries of Link’s past and to save Princess Zelda from Ganon. The story is captivating, and I have found that the characters Link encounters along the way have unique personalities that give the game its charm. As any traditional Zelda game, we are introduced to Kakariko Village, the Gorons, the Zoras, and the Sheikahs, so any Zelda fanatic will feel right at home. All of the supporting characters are given special personalities, so anyone who isn’t familiar with Zelda will have a blast just the same. Overall, the story and supporting characters have kept me craving to continue on with the game. The makers at Nintendo definitely created something special here. I give the story a 10. Game Play The game play in Breath of the Wild is what really sets it apart from all of the other Zelda games. Nintendo has made by far the biggest open world game we have ever seen, and the best part is that we have the freedom to roam it at our leisure. The world around Link is so realistic. The possibilities are endless. If you think you might be able to do something, Nintendo probably created the game to allow you to do it. For example, if there is a cliff that you can’t get across, chances are there is a tree nearby which you can chop down to act as a bridge to walk across it. There are hundreds of hours that can be spent exploring the vast land in this game. Link can climb mountains, start forest fires, hunt wild animals, gather special ingredients for meals and potions, search for treasures, and much, much more. Combat in this game is flawless. Each enemy has its certain weaknesses, so the strategy in figuring these weaknesses out is what makes the combat so special. As you progress through the game you'll find that Link gets much stronger as you find new weapons and armor. However, there are still enemies in throughout the game that can kill you in one hit, which always keeps you on your toes. And consistent with all Zelda masterpieces, the boss fights are brilliant. Breath of the Wild brings many new cards to the table. Link is given a Sheikah Slate (not going to spoil how he got it) that gives him special powers. He can move metal objects, stop time, freeze water, and make bombs. These powers provide for many new combat strategies and help solve some of the infamous puzzles Zelda is known for. The survival element of this game is also different. Link has to find all of his weapons (mostly dropped from defeated enemies), and find or cook food for health. I have find myself scrapping for health and weapons in mid-battle, which makes it all the more exhilarating. You can also cook the food you find to make meals that give you helpful boosts in your adventures. Overall, the game play of Breath of the Wild is the best I’ve ever seen it, so I give it a 10. Special Effects The vast open word of this game is beautiful. It runs at 720p resolution, and I haven’t encountered any glitches thus far. The game engulfs you into the world in many ways, but the sound is the most important. You can hear every footstep Link takes, every gust of wind, and every droplet of rain falling to the ground. Often times I find myself off the beaten path on the peaks of mountains looking at the beautiful world below me. Picture of Hyrule Zelda has always been known for its music, and the soundtrack to this game is nothing short of fantastic. The music takes subtlety when it needs to, like when Link is venturing in sunny pastures or scaling vast ruins. It also becomes very intense during boss fights and other moments of high activity. And to be honest, the theme song is the best it's ever been (my opinion). I give the special effects a 10. Verdict Breath of the Wild is the best Zelda game of the century. I have already logged 20 hours into the game and could easily play 100 more. For Zelda fanatics and first-timers, it will take them to another world that they won't want to leave. This game is a MASTERPIECE, and it scores a perfect 10. Here is the main theme song
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Jason Rock
4/4/2017 07:40:43 pm
This really intrigues me. I am not an avid gamer but I do enjoy video games every once in awhile. It appears that you are having a blast playing the game. I bet I would enjoy it too. I am wondering if you enjoy the rest of the games of Nintendo Switch? I do not know if buying a switch is worth the money just to play one game. Would you say it is worth the investment? I am considering making the purchase over the summer when I would actually have time to play! Let me know how it goes.
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