10 Best Video Games From Q1 2017 - Ranked

by Jack Pooley

1. The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild (Nintendo Switch, Wii U)

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Q1 has been one Hell of a wild ride, and the King of the pile is sure to endure as not only one of the Switch's best-ever titles, but one of the best Nintendo games period. Breath of the Wild is a riveting meld of the series' familiar tropes and a fresh, insanely detailed open world, where heading off the beaten path is heavily encouraged.

Some frustrating weapon degradation issues aside, Zelda has never been this gorgeous to behold or satisfying to play, offering up unexpected difficulty and, more importantly, a sumptuous, epic journey that feels like the epitome of what Zelda games should be.

The joy of exploration, the game's lack of hand-holding and its eye-watering visual majesty make one wonder how Nintendo can possibly top this with the next title. This is a rare instance where all those "best game ever" reviews aren't too far off the mark: it's an all-timer classic beyond any and all doubt.

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What were your favourite games from Q1 2017? Shout them out in the comments!

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