The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

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  1. Trintexx
    Jan 2, 2018
    9
    I love this game. It was my first experience with a 3D Zelda and the best i made so far. The soundtrack is awesome, especially the popular "Midnas Lament" and the dungeons and the overworld are beautiful designed. Almost everything is good at this game and I highly recommend everybody to play this masterpiece of the video game history.
  2. Pakon
    Jun 16, 2018
    10
    Absolutely loved it. An outstanding Legend of Zelda game with spectacular story and great gameplay.
  3. phoamsw0rd13
    Jul 5, 2018
    10
    My favorite game of all time! The story is incredible, the combat system is the best of any game I've ever played, the dungeons and their respective bosses all rank among the series' best (save for Snowpeak Ruins), and Midna might be my favorite character in a game ever. This is the game that made me fall in love with Zelda, and with gaming as a whole.
  4. masterbraz
    Oct 2, 2018
    10
    this game is the best Zelda game I have ever played it has a ton or variety and the story is engaging and interesting the controls are great and smooth when i finish this game I go back and do it again because its that good
  5. Vectis99
    Oct 26, 2018
    8
    A charming, structured adventure. Takes a very formulaic approach to gameplay, but it is executed very well. Graphically, the game has a very weird and fun style with a great diversity of environments. Otherwise, the game is mechanically mediocre.
  6. CalebTV
    Dec 21, 2018
    10
    Twilight princess is my favorite zelda game. It is the pinnacle of level design. It has a great story. The companion character, midna, is amazing. It has a tone in between ocarina of time and majora's mask. Not too dark, not too fun and happy. Although ocarina of time had some creepy parts the ending wasn't as satisfying as twilight princess. The dungeons and items are great. SnowpeakTwilight princess is my favorite zelda game. It is the pinnacle of level design. It has a great story. The companion character, midna, is amazing. It has a tone in between ocarina of time and majora's mask. Not too dark, not too fun and happy. Although ocarina of time had some creepy parts the ending wasn't as satisfying as twilight princess. The dungeons and items are great. Snowpeak ruins is my favorite zelda dungeon ever. Zant is a silly villain. Even though ganondorf comes in and that's cool, zant was a pretty cool villain. Princess Zelda fights and knows sacrifice. She feels very royal and a badass. Ordon village is easily my favorite starting village. The opening section is very boring however. You are trying to rescue the children who have been followed by bulblins and shadow beasts. The twilight realm is a great dark experience. I also love the combat system. Especially with Midna and Wolf Link. It also has great boss battles, especially the final boss. The wii u version is the best version of the game.… Expand
  7. Evenstar1985
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    What else can I say about this game, this was perfect mix of Ocarina/Majoras combined, nostalgic while exploring and turning dark as the story progresses, the new moves you learn are so well designed and control, and the wolf mechanic was an excellent addition to the series, story was great and emotional at the end, amazing music, just everything about this game for me was a great adventure.
  8. tukumalu
    Jul 21, 2021
    8
    I think almost everyone here is overating the game. It was good yes but there were quite a few problems with the game. 1st. Grahpics- I had no problem with most of the graphics, they were very detailed and amazing. 2nd-Gameplay- I was glad they finally made Link leanr moves, that was a very good improvement to this game. Some of the controls were a bit irritating and every boss in the gameI think almost everyone here is overating the game. It was good yes but there were quite a few problems with the game. 1st. Grahpics- I had no problem with most of the graphics, they were very detailed and amazing. 2nd-Gameplay- I was glad they finally made Link leanr moves, that was a very good improvement to this game. Some of the controls were a bit irritating and every boss in the game was immensly easy. but other then that I didnt have to much of a problem. 3rd- music This was a big dissapiontment in certain ways. some of the music I was so happy to hear because it was from OOT. It gave me old memories, but then the rest was just annoyingat times. They could have had time to make it orchestrated.… Expand
  9. draxter
    Feb 21, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. definitivamente es mi segundo juego de Zelda favorito, se arriesgaron a tomar un entorno mucho más sombrío, fue un fantástico juego que saliera para el final de la época de Gamecube, creando una versión especial para esta consola con link zurdo, el apartado artístico, la música wow que más decir de su soundtrack más que una completa maravilla que te acompaña por toda la aventura, si les puedo dar un consejo es que lean el manda de esta aventura, lo cual también es una obra maestra , nada más que decir que gracias por horas de entretención y de expandir mi imaginación os amo.… Expand
  10. ylnylmn
    Jul 17, 2022
    10
    Probably my favorite Zelda game after OOT. It has added all the features that OOT is good at. 40-50 hours of gameplay. wide world. Excellent dungeon designs. Musics. Nice story, atmosphere and some scary cutscanes. The one-eyed being who always accompanies us. The fact that we can use different mechanics with our transformation into a wolf. Like sense. Like we can talk to animals. UsingProbably my favorite Zelda game after OOT. It has added all the features that OOT is good at. 40-50 hours of gameplay. wide world. Excellent dungeon designs. Musics. Nice story, atmosphere and some scary cutscanes. The one-eyed being who always accompanies us. The fact that we can use different mechanics with our transformation into a wolf. Like sense. Like we can talk to animals. Using different combat mechanics with Hidden skills. Lots of items we can use. Some puzzles were very good. Everything was very good. It's just that the game gets too dark at night, that's my only complaint. But that doesn't stop me from giving 10 points.… Expand
  11. Asdrubbale
    Jul 17, 2021
    10
    What amazing display of tradition and innovation! Every single features of this game is designed to make you feel part of the world and story. In the very first part there is a tutorial part but it is functional to the plot and improve the feeling of being part of the village community. Most of the ideas that make Ocarina great have improved and evolved. Midna is the best Link partner everWhat amazing display of tradition and innovation! Every single features of this game is designed to make you feel part of the world and story. In the very first part there is a tutorial part but it is functional to the plot and improve the feeling of being part of the village community. Most of the ideas that make Ocarina great have improved and evolved. Midna is the best Link partner ever made. Themes and game design make this chapter one of the best of Zelda's saga ever.… Expand
  12. MrRipper146
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    Such an amazing experience. This is first The Legend of Zelda game I have ever played and i liked it so much. I always wanted to start tLoZ franchise and i think this is the best entrance to the franchise. I played it in 2020 and its not aged at all. The resolution is aged yes but compared to the other 7th generation games, it looks fascinating. If it's a problem to you, you can just playSuch an amazing experience. This is first The Legend of Zelda game I have ever played and i liked it so much. I always wanted to start tLoZ franchise and i think this is the best entrance to the franchise. I played it in 2020 and its not aged at all. The resolution is aged yes but compared to the other 7th generation games, it looks fascinating. If it's a problem to you, you can just play the HD version on Wii u. Definitely a must to play masterpiece.… Expand
  13. YokoHugo
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
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  14. Leviata_Reis
    May 27, 2021
    9
    Zelda Twilight Princess e um jogo muito bom . E logico que a jogabilidade melhorou em comparação ao Nintendo 64 , e as musica tambem continuam otimas . O jogo pecou em transformar o Link em lobo , e chato jogar com lobo . As missões das Masmorras são repetitivas , andar no castelo , chegar na penultima sala pra pegar a chave final , e derrotar o boss , se tornando previsivel osZelda Twilight Princess e um jogo muito bom . E logico que a jogabilidade melhorou em comparação ao Nintendo 64 , e as musica tambem continuam otimas . O jogo pecou em transformar o Link em lobo , e chato jogar com lobo . As missões das Masmorras são repetitivas , andar no castelo , chegar na penultima sala pra pegar a chave final , e derrotar o boss , se tornando previsivel os acontecimentos . E infelizmente a Princessa Zelda foi rebaixada nesse jogo , dando destaque a uma outra Princessa amaldiçoada .… Expand
  15. gAmmE_cRiTiC
    Jun 7, 2021
    10
    Honestly, one of the best game ever. Personally in my opinion best Zelda game.
    Yes, it was a slow start but that what makes you have a bound to the characters. Unique art style like dark and scary which makes it soo differentiable. One of a kind game honestly, not only that it teaches you a lot of things. You will learn a lot of things in this game. Insane game reply like as soon as I    Honestly, one of the best game ever. Personally in my opinion best Zelda game.
    Yes, it was a slow start but that what makes you have a bound to the characters. Unique art style like dark and scary which makes it soo differentiable. One of a kind game honestly, not only that it teaches you a lot of things. You will learn a lot of things in this game. Insane game reply like as soon as I finished the game I wanted to play the game again. Music-wise wow like couldn't be better. I wish they make a remake version with better graphics. Love the game a lot.    … Expand
  16. Leviderwolf
    Jun 18, 2021
    10
    It is a so nicht gemeint and my first zelda there are so nice dungeons and Good gameplay but ich trinke not the best first zelda wich You can Player because at sometimes is it hard and looks random what you have to do.
  17. Mark6440
    Oct 13, 2022
    8
    the game was good overall, but the puzzle was very confusing to me i had to look most of the puzzles up on youtube
  18. JayQuiroz
    Jun 9, 2023
    10
    I am a 27 year old man that teared up many times throughout this game, Link's journey is dark, hopeless at times but the spirit of The Hero is ever strong here and I enjoyed every second. Midna was a delight and extremely useful, the way you not only use her for fast travel but traversal is truly incredible work and design. The combat is deep, the optional movesets you get can turn youI am a 27 year old man that teared up many times throughout this game, Link's journey is dark, hopeless at times but the spirit of The Hero is ever strong here and I enjoyed every second. Midna was a delight and extremely useful, the way you not only use her for fast travel but traversal is truly incredible work and design. The combat is deep, the optional movesets you get can turn you into an unstoppable force against even the toughest of creatures and warriors. Faron, Lanayru, and Eldin are truly impressive works of art and you can absolutely get lost in this world if you wanted to. Every tool you get small or large has a purpose and are used in a very memorable way when it comes to the dungeon bosses. The dungeons are the best I've seen, every single one of them has the perfect amount of design and detail, none of them feel poorly made or a needless chore to get through. All in all I cannot say enough about this game but PLEASE play it if you have not, I can't believe I waited this long to do so! Twilight Princess is a 10/10 masterpiece!… Expand
  19. Marwans
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    How can I describe this game, it is extremely beautiful, with the protagonist (Link) giving his life for his friends an act of bravery, its design, its music, it is simply beautiful.
  20. ElRagnarLocro
    Mar 31, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Zelda TP es hermoso y memorable, y tiene varios de los momentos más épicos de la saga. Además, mejora mucho en jugabilidad y propone la vuelta de Epona para pasearse en caballo por los grandes terrenos de Hyrule, que siempre es tan divertido. Sin embargo, se siente que el juego va de mayor a menor: Arranca lento pero bien, y luego da un salto donde a cada zona que exploramos se pone mejor y mejor, hasta que llegado el 70% del juego mas o menos se empieza a estancar y ofrece los tramos más aburridos del juego, aunque intercalando por algunos muy buenos.
    Párrafo aparte para el Templo del Tiempo, sin dudas y por diferencia el peor templo de toda la saga Zelda. Extremadamente lineal y muy aburrido, con el agravante de que el momento previo a entrar, donde volvemos al Templo del Tiempo de Ocarina of Time con su música y todo luego de colocar la Espada Maestra, dejan al jugador en un éxtasis y expectativa que después se convierte en la mayor decepción que me dio alguna vez un Zelda (y creo que la única).
    Nota final: 8.8    … Expand
  21. joadson
    Jun 28, 2022
    10
    A really awesome game with a dark atmosphere and unique to the franchise, a really spectacular and fun game
  22. Filipe69
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    Jeu magnifique, histoire sensationnel avec une pression durant tout le long du jeu !
  23. George_K
    Mar 30, 2023
    10
    It is not the best zelda game (in my opinion it is the second behind majora's mask) but it is very underrated, the reviews for this are very mixed and a lot of people dislike this game. It is probably bc of people wanting a good zelda game for the gamecube, bc after MM and OOT the hype for a new zelda game in this powerful for the time console was huge and then windwaker got released whichIt is not the best zelda game (in my opinion it is the second behind majora's mask) but it is very underrated, the reviews for this are very mixed and a lot of people dislike this game. It is probably bc of people wanting a good zelda game for the gamecube, bc after MM and OOT the hype for a new zelda game in this powerful for the time console was huge and then windwaker got released which is fun but people wanted a 3D game with more reallistic style not like the cartoony graphics of windwaker and then nintendo made TP which dissapointed a lot of people, but in my opinion it is special and unique and i mean very unique, amazing dungeon and amazing map, overall like every zelda game it is a must play… Expand
  24. ZackH25
    May 4, 2023
    10
    The most cinematic Zelda game there has ever been. Combat is fun and there is so many items to choose from. The story and journey was a masterclass of design. The dungeons are up there with the very best in the series- Arbiters ground and Snowpeak ruins are certainly up there. The final boss fight at the end is the best final boss fight I have ever played - essentially a 4 phase bossThe most cinematic Zelda game there has ever been. Combat is fun and there is so many items to choose from. The story and journey was a masterclass of design. The dungeons are up there with the very best in the series- Arbiters ground and Snowpeak ruins are certainly up there. The final boss fight at the end is the best final boss fight I have ever played - essentially a 4 phase boss fight. The open world is also great and vast but can feel somewhat empty at times. Also although this does make the game feel more epic the start of the game can be quite slow and the killing shadow bugs part of the game can also be annoying. Also there is a vast enemy variety to fight against. Overall a masterpiece of a game.… Expand
  25. Bokoblin
    May 26, 2023
    10
    truly a masterpiece, way better than ocarina of time by more than 100 miles
    burries the windwaker
  26. EuCrazed1
    May 14, 2023
    10
    3rd best zelda game so still 10/10. dungeons are the best in the series and midna is amazing
  27. ErickAbraham
    May 26, 2023
    10
    Es un muy buen juego qué te transmite una obscuridad y creo que es el juego más oscuro de la saga mucho más que majora's mask y tiene partes muy buenas como el templo del tiempo.
  28. iBlqzy
    May 27, 2023
    10
    The game made me cry. It is funny, a really good story and world, and I also love its music. Its just a 10
  29. VickenGamer
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Es perfecto como todos los juegos de la saga sin embargo este juego marco mi vida tiene una esencia que ningún otro juego puede ofrecerte con unos personajes y una historia que te dejan marcado, uno de los juegos de mi vida es perfecto repito
  30. Jairson
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    Es una maravilla, historia sombría pero inmersiva.
    Una obra maestra que ha envejecido excelentemente
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Universal acclaim - based on 16 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 16 out of 16
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  1. Games Radar
    100
    It's still the most cinematic, engrossing Zelda we've ever played, and as such, deserves nothing but the absolute highest recommendation. Flaws are present, sure, but we'll burn our entire library of games before we say Twilight Princess is anything but incredible.
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  2. NTSC-uk
    90
    But the moment the opening symphony plays until the concluding credits, all fear and doubt quickly vanishes like the cool whispering of an autumn's breeze. Though not flawless, Nintendo have once again demonstrated masterful craftsmanship, challenging design and imaginative artistry.
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  3. Thunderbolt
    90
    This game is more or less the latest version of a realm that has been long established and already seen. Yes, the story is darker, longer, and more character driven than anything before it. Yes, the dungeons and sidequests are remarkably well crafted. That doesn't mean that both seasoned Zelda fans and newcomers alike will enjoy the lacking difficulty and the other small problems that plague the game.
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