Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
© 2017 Nintendo of America
If you've liked Zelda in the past, you'll find this release to be the best yet. Why? The illustrations in this open air adventure are beautiful, and there is a vast area to freely explore, over and over again. As you climb towers and mountains, you battle enemies and hunt for food, collecting food and elixirs needed to sustain the journey. Content includes 120 "Shrines" scattered around the worlds, each with different types of puzzles. Some involve realistic physics, and some will require you to harness the power of nature, including electricity, wind, fire, and more. Battling enemies requires strategy – The world is inhabited with enemies of all shapes and sizes. Each one has its own attack method and weaponry, so you must think quickly and develop the right strategies to defeat them. The edition of Zelda has amiibo compatibility – The Wolf Link amiibo from Twilight Princess HD, the Zelda 30th Anniversary series amiibo, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild series amiibo are all compatible with this game. Tap the Wolf Link amiibo (sold separately) to make Wolf Link appear in the game. Wolf Link will attack enemies on his own and help you find items you’re searching for. Tap a Zelda 30th Anniversary series amiibo to receive helpful in-game items or a treasure chest. www.zelda.com/breath-of-the-wild. The bottom line? This game costs a lot, but it's worth it.
$50, Nintendo Switch, Wii U
Teaches: logic, maps, spatial relations, problem solving
CTR Rating: 94%