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[Griss]

I'm glad I played the game before the reviews as my hype would have been out of control and that might have affected how I felt at the beginning when I was getting to grips with it, or what I was expecting from the overall experience.

Because the reviews are so unprecedentedly good as a whole I feel like people are maybe brushing over the negatives just a bit. This isn't a perfect game, and if you expect that you'll be badly disappointed. It's just an incredibly good one.

Take this from the Eurogamer review:

If Breath of the Wild has one weakness, it's as a story. The grand events of the past seem remote from the teeming world around you, not to mention rather hackneyed, while the English voice acting - sparingly used, thankfully - is stiff and cheesy. Unlike such soulful adventures as Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, Breath of the Wild isn't unduly interested in ordinary people and their stories, and it musters neither the poignant little vignettest nor the strong emotional tenor of those games. It doesn't have the memorable characters and simple, pure narrative purpose of the Wind Waker, either. It's a shame - but it doesn't need those things.

I agree with all of that, for example. Didn't spoil the game at all, but it's strange for a zelda to be fairly devoid of that typical poignancy. There are some people hyped over the moon in this thread right now for whom that's gonna be a real disappointment. How much it affects their experience will differ.

 

[jariw]

I thought we were supposed to get snipperclips reviews too? Looking for that and Zelda to hold me over for a long time. Zelda so far looks like it'll fit the bill

I guess the eShop was opened so late that the eShop games aren't reviewed yet?

 

[Saucestin_Roast]

Fuuuuuuuuuu. I want a Switch so bad now. Sigh... Just can't bear myself to play it on Wii U. Happy to see the creators of this game succeed after so many hours were put into it. They must be feeling fantastic right now. Congratulations to all involved.

 

[Deckard Chapel]

For me, the glowing praise this game is getting in reviews is beyond overshadowed by the statements being made that it definitely tops Ocarina Of Time.

That is something I never thought I would ever hear a reviewer say about a Zelda game and it has me hyped beyond belief.

Wow, the new reigning champion of the Zelda saga is here!

 

[NeoRausch]

And no console to play it on! 😫

 

[phanphare]

So, I watched one video review on my lunch, from Easy Allies. I wanted to ask you guys who have read/watched a bunch of reviews about the framerate. It looked like there were some genuinely terrible moments. Do many reviews talk about the framerate and how frequent the heavy drops are? (And I know it's better in portable mode.)

gamexplain's review mentioned them and even showed a severe case where it looked like the game froze for a bit

I did see the dualshockers guy say that the day 1 patch addresses this stuff but I haven't seen that confirmed by anyone else

 

[aBarreras]

Uncharted 4 doesn't have anything to do with this,totally different genres,series,goals,etc. If you like Zelda you will love BoTW

he is talking about uncharted 4 scoring high because of nostalgia for the franchise, nothing about the games genre or quality

 

[NOLA_Gaffer]

I can't tell who's joking and who's serious with the "If it wasn't a Zelda game it'd be rated lower" posts.

 

[Big One]

Tony Hawk 2 was legitimately an excellent game.

I don't think it was perfect but it's easily one of the best sports games of all time.

 

[Tahnit]

I cant take it anymore. Zelda still not shipped from BB. More I hear about this the more i want it. This is KILLING ME

 

[Realeza]

The Ocarina of Time of the new generation my dudes. This was somehow meant to happen.

 

[tkscz]

Damn, I'm at work and can't see abload images.

 

[Kindekuma]

I deem this page "The MC Score Page"

May good post and reviews prosper on this page lol

 

[Astral Dog]

For me, the glowing praise this game is getting in reviews is beyond overshadowed by the statements being made that it definitely tops Ocarina Of Time.

That is something I never thought I would ever hear a reviewer say about a Zelda game and it has me hyped beyond belief.

Wow, the new reigning champion of the Zelda saga is here!

The bar has been raised at last.BoTW shall be the staple Zelda will look from here on .

 

[Firemind]

I can't tell who's joking and who's serious with the "If it wasn't a Zelda game it'd be rated lower" posts.

How the hell can I immerse myself if Link doesn't have a voice? SMH at Nintendo for cutting corners.

 

[Oblivion]

Welp, I'm gonna go fail my exam now.

THANKS GUYS

 

[duckroll]

After 60 reviews, the grand prophecy still holds true.

I have waited for this moment for over five years!!!



98.

 

[ckaneo]

Welp, I'm gonna go fail my exam now.

THANKS GUYS

Zelda is a 10 game. Go study there is nothing to debate

 

[Zarovitch]

Do the game make use of the HD rumble?

 

[Always-honest]

And no console to play it on! 😫

There is a SD slot in your WiiU.

 

[PillarEN]

Hey it's the Nintendo Switch. You could go to that fancy new nightclub in town tomorrow night and play Zelda. No more hermit!

Just like Ethan Einhorn.

 

[Sn4ke_911]

 

[Stalwart]

Damn, I'm at work and can't see abload images.

 

[Realeza]

For anyone wondering, Jim Sterling is getting the game tomorrow, so review won't be in for a while. He shits on Nintendo but hopes to end up loving the game.

 

[Dark Cloud]

Today's kids need to play BotW.

 

[Griss]

The bar has been raised at last.BoTW shall be the staple Zelda will look from here on .

This is definitely true. BotW is the new standard, and the OoT 'meme' can finally be put to rest. It was a legendary game for its time, but it will now be remembered as 'of its time' and for it's innovations rather than as 'still the best 3d zelda'.

And that's healthy and good for the series. I really hope BotW becomes the new standard for zelda game design. Even in 2d. A 2d BotW-style zelda would be utterly astonishing.

 

[Crayolan]

Gotta wonder how Mario Galaxy managed to sidestep all the shitposting and divisiveness when its 10s started pouring in

Mario is the undisputed king of 3D Platforming.

Zelda is a new to the open world space, so people are more skeptical.

 

[sanstesy]

After 60 reviews, the grand prophecy still holds true.

Wow!

 

[Newtype-001]

After 60 reviews, the grand prophecy still holds true.

RIGGED
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[Labombadog]

Do the game make use of the HD rumble?

No unfortunately.

 

[Lovely Salsa]

Does this mean its better than witcher 3? Its my favourite game of all time

 

[Fakeknowledge]

FUCK. These reviews are crazy, wish I hadn't sold my Wii U now.

 

[breakfuss]

For me, the glowing praise this game is getting in reviews is beyond overshadowed by the statements being made that it definitely tops Ocarina Of Time.

That is something I never thought I would ever hear a reviewer say about a Zelda game and it has me hyped beyond belief.

Wow, the new reigning champion of the Zelda saga is here!

I'll believe it when I see/play it. OoT remains my favorite game of all time (MGS1 & M64 close seconds). I never doubted BotW would be quality but have they really topped the GOAT with a game originally designed for the freaking Wii U?? It's mind boggling.

 

[takriel]

Zelda is the new king of open world games. Let that sink in for a moment.

 

[Pancake Mix]

Does this mean its better than witcher 3? Its my favourite game of all time

Yes, yes it does.

 

[ckaneo]

Does this mean its better than witcher 3? Its my favourite game of all time

How is that possible when Bloodborne come out the same year?

Spoiler

Just kidding.

 

[NeoRausch]

There is a SD slot in your WiiU.

I've twittered this picture earlier:

 

[Dynomutt]

I'm done.

 

[Weebos]

Was looking at the OpenCritic page and lol

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is ranked in the top 0.0% of games scored on OpenCritic

 

[Dark Cloud]

Mario is the undisputed king of 3D Platforming.

Zelda is a new to the open world space, so people are more skeptical.

Yep. 3D Mario has no competition and every fanboy of all kinds will agree with that.

 

[Deckard Chapel]

The bar has been raised at last.BoTW shall be the staple Zelda will look from here on .

I still can't believe it - a Zelda game that tops Ocarina Of Time across the board.

I cannot wait to play this and see for myself. I hold Ocarina of Time in such a high regard that it almost feels like I'll be disappointed no matter what a reviewer says, but I've just got this good feeling that this truly will be the best Zelda game ever made and it will top Ocarina Of Time for me!

 

[marrec]

For anyone wondering, Jim Sterling is getting the game tomorrow, so review won't be in for a while. He shits on Nintendo but hopes to end up loving the game.

He shits on Nintendo as a business, I don't think I can remember a time that he shit on a Nintendo game simply because his beef with Nintendo Co.

 

[Milly Osworth]

Eiji Aonuma you did it!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

 

[Labombadog]

I'm done.

Holy shit! LOL

 

[phanphare]

For anyone wondering, Jim Sterling is getting the game tomorrow, so review won't be in for a while. He shits on Nintendo but hopes to end up loving the game.

people keep bringing him up but Jim never lets his personal grievances with a company cloud his reviews. if it's a good game and he likes it it'll get good marks. if not then it won't.

 

[Rookje]

Nostalgia - it's delicate, but potent. Teddy told me that in Greek, "nostalgia" literally means "the pain from an old wound." It's a twinge in your heart far more powerful than memory alone. This device isn't a spaceship, it's a time machine. It goes backwards, and forwards... it takes us to a place where we ache to go again. It's not called the wheel, it's called the carousel. It let's us travel the way a child travels - around and around, and back home again, to a place where we know are loved.

 

[Zarovitch]

No unfortunately.

Ok thanks.

 

[guek]

After 60 reviews, the grand prophecy still holds true.

 

[Principate]

After 60 reviews, the grand prophecy still holds true.

Now that's a true believer. I merely a follower of little faith.

 

[DecoReturns]

Was looking at the OpenCritic page and lol

league of its own.