Remember the Switch's launch? Ahead of the Nintendo Switch 2 launch, we're looking back at the hilarity of reviews on the release of one of the most beloved games on the systemTech11:11, 03 Mar 2025Breath of the Wild was one of the best games of all time - and it launched alongside the Switch(Image: Nintendo)The Nintendo Switch 2 reveal is just a few weeks away, with a special Nintendo Direct on April 2. Expect to hear about the system's price and when we can play it, and maybe news about its launch game lineup.When the first console debuted, however, Nintendo was in a very different place. Coming off of the disappointment of the Wii U, the company doubling down on a 'hybrid' console was seen as a big risk, and fans were torn on the initial reveal.The console has gone on to sell by the bucketload, however, but it's fun to look back on March 3, now the 8th anniversary of the Switch today, to check some hilarious Metacritic user reviews handed to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.Content cannot be displayed without consentAs shared by prominent gaming news account Ryan T Brown on X (formerly Twitter), Breath of the Wild was hit with a series of 'review bombs' at launch, owing to accusations press reviewers had been paid off, or that the game didn't appear as visually impressive as PS4 and Xbox One titles at the time.The game, which has a staggering 97 from critic reviews on the aggregator, as well as a 'Generally Favorable' 8.9 on the user score, was once hit by a host of negative reviews.Among the most hilarious comments is one from a user saying "I'm from a Sony fanboy site" scoring the game a zero out of ten "since I can't give minus score", and one that says "I want this game to fail, because I want Nintendo to fail".The Switch has been a huge success for Nintendo(Image: Future via Getty Images)It's all quite silly, frankly, but it's a reminder of the uphill climb Nintendo had ahead of the Switch after such a disappointing generation beforehand.The company certainly had the last laugh, too. Despite also launching on the Wii U, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is considered one of the greatest games of all time, and earned a spot in our rundown of the best games we bought a console to play.Article continues belowThat's got excitement for the Switch 2 at an all-time high, and the console is expected to keep to what made the original console successful.Sadly, 'review bombing' is still a practice all too familiar in gaming. Whether it's complaints about a game's stance on politics or an issue with console exclusivity, it doesn't look likely to go away any time soon.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.