The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
There are few series that have as much of a legacy as The Legend of Zelda, making Breath of the Wild the perfect launch title for Nintendo’s new console. Even in a series packed with high praise, Breath of the Wild managed to stand out, and set a new standard.
For the first time in the series, Breath of the Wild truly gives you an open world to explore, dropping you right into the experience with little build up. Exploration is the name of the game here, and it’s incredibly satisfying to just wander the wilds, finding new quests, towns, and secrets. Breath of the Wild doesn’t hold your hand, yet still manages to give you meaningful rewards at regular intervals. Zelda’s core gameplay has also been changed up a bit with things like weapon degradation, runes, and climbing. However, absolutely everything in Breath of the Wild is in service to that feeling of exploration and discovery, even the main story which can be tackled in the order you want.
Breath of the Wild may have just been the best launch title Nintendo could have released with the Switch, and it really shows off the capabilities of the system. Even more impressive, Breath of the Wild has now become one of the highest rated video games of all time. It’s easily one of the best games of 2017, and sure to be a top contender when it comes time to give out awards. See what we thought of Breath of the Wild, by reading our review.
