Zelda: Breath of the Wild Tops MetaCritic’s 2025 Rankings, and It Feels Odd

Man, where do I even start with this whole Nintendo thing? So, they’ve dropped the Switch 2, right? And it feels like everyone’s losing their minds over it. It’s like a remix of this year’s game rankings or something. You know how when old songs get re-released and suddenly everyone’s acting like they’re brand new? Same deal.

Here’s the kicker: “Breath of the Wild.” Yeah, that masterpiece from 2017 or whenever—like, what, eight years ago?—is now somehow one of 2025’s top games. Confusing? Totally. But makes sense, kinda, since it’s been souped up for the Switch 2. Like, it’s not just lagging behind as some dusty relic; it’s got a glow-up for the new console.

And not just BOTW, but its little sequel buddy, “Tears of the Kingdom,” got the upgrade treatment too. But don’t think you’re getting those souped-up goodies for free—it’s paid, buddy. They’re calling them Switch 2 Editions or Upgrade Packs or whatever. But oh, wait for it! BOTW’s version doesn’t even give you all the DLC. Typical, right? Feels almost like a bait-and-switch, if you ask me.

So what’s this done to the game charts, huh? Well, BOTW’s flexed its way to numero uno. Tied for top spot with “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33,” which, mind you, is actually a fresh 2025 release. Not some recycled upgrade—seriously impressive stuff. Meanwhile, “Blue Prince” has been nudged down a peg.

Still keeping tabs? Expedition 33 and BOTW are slam-dunking with a 93MC score. Blue Prince is hanging in there with 92. And then we’ve got Split Fiction and Despelote rounding out the tribe with 91 and 89MC, respectively. The domino effect? It’s shoved “The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy” right out of the top 20. Ouch.

Here’s a prediction: we’ll see another shake-up soon once they drop the Switch 2 Edition of “Tears of the Kingdom.” It’s already sitting at a sweet 94MC. Imagine being a game from 2023 becoming THE 2025 hit? Wild, right?

Oh, and if you’ve snagged a Switch 2 and grabbed those Zelda upgrades—props to you. Seriously. You might wanna keep our Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom guides handy. Let’s face it, you probably don’t remember everything. Or who knows? Maybe this is your first run, diving into this epic mess. Either way, those guides are gold.