The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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Release Date: March 3, 2017

Action, TPP, fantasy, sandbox, puzzle elements, arcade elements, The Legend of Zelda, crafting, action adventure, Nintendo exclusive, singleplayer

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Another installment in the popular action-adventure game series by Nintendo, and also the first game in the series for WiiU. In The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you play once again as the main character of the franchise, Link, who gets involved in yet another exciting and dangerous adventure as he tries to learn what led to the downfall of the land of Hyrule.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for SWITCH and WiiU is another instalment in the popular action-adventure game series, which started out in 1986, when the first game was released for NES. It's the first new game in the franchise for WiiU. Earlier only the remake of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD were released for this device. As per tradition, the game was developed by Nintendo.

Plot

The story is set in the ruined kingdom of Hyrule. You play, of course, as the series' protagonist, Link, who has to learn what exactly happened. This leads to an even bigger and more exciting adventure.

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Last updated on August 10, 2016

The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild Guide
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Last Update: April 15, 2017

The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild Guide

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game guide contains a detailed walkthrough for the main and side quest, description of the most important secrets, upgrades or collectable items.

The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild Guide

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[3:26] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild E3 2017 Expansion Pass trailer

[1:58] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Guard

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The Legend of Zelda Series

Maintained in a fantasy climate, the game series combines elements of adventure, RPGs, action and puzzle games. The brand was created by the Nintendo corporation and is counted among the most important products in the Japanese publisher's portfolio.

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The Legend of Zelda Game Series

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Summary

Platforms:

Nintendo Wii U

Nintendo Wii U

Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch

Developer: Nintendo

Publisher: Nintendo

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