It feels almost criminal to give this game anything lower than a 5 star, but after playing this game 3 times, and beating it 100 percent, I feel there's multiple problems that some people don't take into consideration. Don't get me wrong though. Breath of The Wild is still an unforgettable game, especially when you play it without knowing anything.
Story: The story is the weakest. There are little to no dialogue choices in this game (not a flaw, just a huge wasted potential). Characters are bland and have nothing to offer. Compared to Ocarina of Time, where characters are quirky and interesting, this game just has some boring adventurers.
World: The world doesn't feel creative. It just feels empty. There's only a couple of towns that make this game stand out. The other half of the time, it's an empty landscape with no characters or random encounters.
Replyability: I know some people might say I'm wrong, but I feel this game doesn't have replay value. Once you go through the opening (which is definitely the best part) for the first time, you know what to expect. This game doesn't have many choices, a reputation system or thievery systems. It just has empty places with enemies, and some cool places like towers. Sadly, these get old fast.
Side Quests: They feel so pointless. Whereas other games bombard you with interesting quests, or even fetch quests, this game has some pretty boring side quests with a generic story.
Monsters: Not many monsters. You'll find only three half the time. Bokoblins, Lizafolos and Moblins. And it's not like Nintendo hasn't done this. All the Mario games have an insane amount of enemy variety, so it sucks to see another one of their franchises have none of that.
Ending: It's not worth it. It's a boring cutscene, and even when I beat this game the first time, the cutscene left me sick and tired.
Environment: You'll see a lot of the same backgrounds quite frequently. Shrines look the same, towers look the same and most areas on Hyrule look very simple. This is not a major problem though. Just another thing I want them to fix in the sequel.
BOTW is still an amazing game. I am not hating on it. I just wanted to clarify some problems I had with the game, since virtually everyone has given this game 5 stars.
There's still an insane amount to do though. The puzzles are fun, and the locations are memorable. It was a game that reinvented the franchise, and I'm glad Nintendo took that step. This is an awesome experience that is definitely worth your money. It's just not a very replayable game in my opinion.
FINAL VERDICT: 8/10