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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Breath of the Wild is an open world RPG in the long-running Nintendo staple series, the Legend of Zelda. In this game, players assume the role of Link 100 years after a great cataclysm and, as always, work toward rescuing Princess Zelda.

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Franchise:
The Legend of Zelda
Platform:
Wii U, Switch
Released:
March 3, 2017
Developer:
Nintendo EPD
Publisher:
Nintendo
Genre:
Action, Adventure
ESRB:
E for Everyone: Fantasy Violence, Use of Alcohol, Mild Suggestive Themes
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