The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

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  1. AnnaJ.
    Feb 5, 2007
    9
    Yes Twilight Princess was a good game but not perfect. I died twice in all and I felt that defeating Gannondorf was too easy I was disappointed that they didnt keep the fishing music from OOT the landscaping graphics were excellent but the people was not it managed to repair the TERRIBLE shell graphics from the Windwaker but I don't think it matched OOT.
  2. NickC.
    Oct 19, 2008
    9
    Great graphics, great gameplay, good replay value, and just plain awesome from start to finish. If you like Zelda, you have to play this game. If you DON'T like Zelda, you should still play this game.
  3. MelodyC.
    Jan 30, 2008
    9
    A very fun game to play. The plot is really good and it connects with one another. It's a long adventure game and totally fun!
  4. FrankC.
    Dec 30, 2006
    9
    Return of great memories (from N64), however need somewhat of a different premise (storyline) and evolution. Hard to beat N64 Ocarina. Hopefully we'll get a surprise in the next upcoming version. Enjoying this one for now.
  5. Niall
    Jun 26, 2007
    9
    Well i think that any zelda, or nintendo game for that fact, deserve 8+ (well if they include the likes of mario, link, etc.) and thats why i give this an 9 and if i could it would be 9.5. Now if it was a brand new game, as in not a sequal i'd give it a 10 but it is sort of like the OoT,which i loved, but i wanted something different but still amazing. But the big plus for zelda Well i think that any zelda, or nintendo game for that fact, deserve 8+ (well if they include the likes of mario, link, etc.) and thats why i give this an 9 and if i could it would be 9.5. Now if it was a brand new game, as in not a sequal i'd give it a 10 but it is sort of like the OoT,which i loved, but i wanted something different but still amazing. But the big plus for zelda games are the puzzles and, wel, the amount of puzzles were great and the puzzles themselves were great as was the whole game.… Expand
  6. Andremax
    Jul 15, 2018
    9
    Incredible. Sometimes it remembers Ocarina of time, principally in fun, well-made quests which gives player a will to explore it and keep playing the game over and over. The only problem of this game is transforming in wolf, when it is required, it's very boring. In exception of this, game is spetacular and very funny.
  7. jelikey
    Sep 16, 2018
    9
    As soon as I first popped Twilight Princess into my Gamecube I fell in love with it. The Hyrule of this game is arguably my favorite out of all of the games, as its huge expanses and beautiful visuals make it truly epic. While the story is somewhat odd at first and the side quest system is a little lacking, the locales, gameplay, and amazing visuals really complete the game and turn it
  8. Darko84
    Feb 3, 2015
    9
    Twilight Princess and RE4 are the only reason I've ever touched a GC.
    And it worth it, this game is just beautiful in every aspect.
    It's not only its graphics, story and music but the puzzles and difficulty this game has. You will enjoy it from beginning to the very end. The only reason this is not a 10, it's because this game is not the best of the Zelda franchise. That place belongs    Twilight Princess and RE4 are the only reason I've ever touched a GC.
    And it worth it, this game is just beautiful in every aspect.
    It's not only its graphics, story and music but the puzzles and difficulty this game has.
    You will enjoy it from beginning to the very end.
    The only reason this is not a 10, it's because this game is not the best of the Zelda franchise.
    That place belongs to Zelda: Ocarina of time.    … Expand
  9. forevernes
    May 20, 2018
    9
    The legend of zelda más oscuro y con un estilo de arte realista, buscando imitar a ocarina of time, cosa que lo convierte simplemente en uno de los Zelda menos inspirados de todos, en consecuencia no logra sorprender a pesar de ser un excelente juego 9/10
  10. 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.
  11. Azantii
    Apr 24, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A solid entry to the 3D Zelda series, but not without its caveats.

    OPENING
    Twilight Princess features what is essentially a double opening - one to introduce you to Link, the Hero of Twilight, and another to display the best (which admittedly isn't much) of his new wolf form. While it appears to many to be a slog, I am of the opinion that it opens the game near-perfectly, balancing the two forms while making an opening still better than the pain that was Skyward Sword's opening hours.

    STYLE
    Twilight Princess's more somber and muddled atmosphere is a knee-jerk reaction to the negative attention brought to The Wind Waker's cartoon cel-shading. It's a love-it-or-hate-it, controversial style, and while it accurately reflects the game's tone, it remains drab and colorless sans a few dungeons and hidden areas. The GameCube-realism style has also aged quite awfully.

    OVERWORLD
    Hyrule is more packed than ever before, with enemies left and right, Epona combat on a new level, a bustling Castle Town area, and puzzles scattered all around. Unfortunately, the grass textures are boring and lame, somewhat remedied by the standout and memorable Field theme. There's not much to do as Wolf Link, however, which seems to be a trend throughout the game. The Tears of Light are too abundant and tend to miss their point (introducing the player to a new area), instead becoming a bit boring and tedious.

    DUNGEONS
    Link adventures through several of the series's best dungeons - Lakebed Temple showing off a surprisingly complex interconnected spinning staircase puzzle, Arbiter's Grounds uniquely using the Wolf form for a Poe hunt and the underappreciated Spinner to ride around the dungeon, Snowpeak Temple and City in the Sky displaying new mechanics with excellent atmosphere, and Hyrule Castle tying each mechanic together in a great tie-up to the game. The other dungeons, while less notable, are still stellar for the most part despite getting a bit caught up in the Zelda formula.

    ENEMIES and BOSSES
    Twilight Princess is NOT difficult. Despite this, it has excellent enemy variety (a nice compliment to Breath of the Wild's bland "Bokoblin, Moblin, Bokoblin, Moblin" pattern) showcased just by the mere presence of the Bulblins, enemies that appear only once more (in the often neglected Spirit Tracks). Most enemies are creatively designed to fit with the game's more realistically textured atmosphere while using attack patterns that bring out the best of Link's expanded combat capabilities - my favorite example being the Darknuts. On the topic of bosses, while not very difficult, the designs are stunning and unique. Stallord, Blizzeta, Zant, and the many phases of Ganondorf, while (again) not difficult make up for it in just how darn fun they are. Unfortunately, there are Morpheel and Diababa, who flop. The minibosses are great as well, my favorites being Death Sword (for his use of Wolf Link) and Skull Kid.

    COMBAT
    Link: Awesome. Wolf Link: Meh, okay. Link sports many Hidden Skills that he can learn from his Ocarina of Time ancestor throughout the game that are fun to use and fun to watch unfold. They're more interactive than Wind Waker's "skills," thankfully. Wolf Link, on the other hand, sees some nice use with scents and Poes, but otherwise feels a bit too cheesy and forced in. He's never really given a time to shine.

    STORY
    This is where Twilight Princess distinguishes itself. The devs ditch the annoying companions for Midna, who has a real and tangible character arc and isn't annoying. Zelda, while serving as a key character who brings on some tear-jerking moments midgame, serves as more of a Triforce-obligation as Midna takes center stage. While I won't spoil every detail, the story of Twilight Princess is highlighted by memorable characters and memorable enemies. The big bad seems to be the outcast Twili dictator Zant, who wishes to take Hyrule for his own and cast a twilight shadow over the land. However, halfway through the game it is revealed that Zant is being manipulated by none other than Ganondorf, the King of Thieves himself. This is a very widely criticized plot twist, often cited as happening at the end of the game and for ruining a perfectly good villain (Zant). I disagree entirely, with the former claim being untrue (Ganondorf was shown as early as the Arbiter's Grounds) and the latter being misguided - Zant's manipulation is a key part of his character, just as his shift to insanity was (an equally criticized and controversial move). While some say the Twilight Palace scene makes Zant look like a "manbaby," I say it shows his true character - a lunatic, a fanatic, and someone who knows that he is done for and only tries to use the last of his power - but fails, as always. Plus, he gets some redemption at the end by snapping his own neck to kill off Dorf for good!    … Expand
  12. doramaramaramar
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Unique setting, cute characters, dark fairytale atmosphere. Probably the best story in the Zelda series. But backtracking in this game is really frustrating.
  13. Jessicaw
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    This is a great dark themed Zelda game, though it is definitely not very original for a story other than Midna. Still a great experience that was well worth my time.
  14. harklept
    Jul 12, 2020
    9
    The larger, grander scale version of Ocarina of Time. Whatever limitations were in place due to the N64, have been worked on for the last game from Nintendo for the Gamecube. Larger world, longer story, better music, dark story both thematically and literally. Easily one of the best Zelda games, and one of the best Gamecube games. Masterclass of game design.

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  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. Jarkob
    Aug 1, 2023
    9
    Die Grafik sieht sehr schön aus. Jedoch im Schattenreich soeht das Spiel schlecht aus. Die Musik und die Atmosphäre des Spiels sind wirklich sehr gut. Die Story ist episch und spannend und die Dungeons sind herausfordernd.
  18. ApocalypseBrown
    Mar 25, 2007
    8
    Firstly I have never been a RPG fan, so naturally I found Zelda to be far too long and repetitive! But while I was still interested in the game I found it to be a jaw dropping, cinematic experience I will never forget. It is one of the top games I have played for years but the gameplay does get too similar, and by the fifth temple I was completely frustrated! So if long RPG's are Firstly I have never been a RPG fan, so naturally I found Zelda to be far too long and repetitive! But while I was still interested in the game I found it to be a jaw dropping, cinematic experience I will never forget. It is one of the top games I have played for years but the gameplay does get too similar, and by the fifth temple I was completely frustrated! So if long RPG's are your pleasure then this is for you, otherwise stick to an short but sweet venture.… Expand
  19. RobertV.S.
    Jul 12, 2007
    8
    This game is very fun to play , something I don't like about this game is the fact that is too easy and way too short. I would have liked something more challenging and longer.
  20. BrianS.
    Dec 31, 2006
    8
    I agree with Jeff and Matt, this game has some brilliant scenes and controls are up to par with any game. However, most of this game just leaves you feeling pretty empty after defeating extremely easy bosses and solving the slightly difficult puzzles. The storyline just doesn't fit with ocrina or wind waker, but trys to hint at it with several scenes. Overall a solid game to run I agree with Jeff and Matt, this game has some brilliant scenes and controls are up to par with any game. However, most of this game just leaves you feeling pretty empty after defeating extremely easy bosses and solving the slightly difficult puzzles. The storyline just doesn't fit with ocrina or wind waker, but trys to hint at it with several scenes. Overall a solid game to run through, but just not really ground breaking on any level.… Expand
  21. Megan
    Jan 12, 2007
    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 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 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. 4th-Storyline- Now The storyline was the big part that cause me to have a problem with the game. mostly the ending. Of course the last boss is easy, your expecting this great ending and it starts off alright and then you see something and link runs to it and its all a nice suprise, and then the credits come. half of them are so pointless and annoying I was telling the game to hurry to the good stuff. Then It shows a cutscene and its pretty good. and then its goes bakc to credits and you see *spoiler* Ilia waiting for him, and link riding Epona back to his home town. you never find out what happens to Link or Zelda ever again as in each Zelda. There could have been so much more and this is why I gave this an a 8.… Expand
  22. Caestus
    Feb 26, 2013
    8
    For me Twilight Princess fells like a not as good as expected, clone of OoT. Everything reminds me of OoT expect that it is not made as good as in OoT. Its comes out of the short end.
  23. GamersInk
    Aug 24, 2014
    8
    Twilight Princess offers the quintessential Zelda experience. It has adventure. It has secrets. A large world worth exploring with characters that breath life into the world. Control wise, Twilight Princess handles well as any other Zelda game. It is the same z-targeting and timing passed gameplay since Ocarina of Time though it improves on it by adding an additional input method,Twilight Princess offers the quintessential Zelda experience. It has adventure. It has secrets. A large world worth exploring with characters that breath life into the world. Control wise, Twilight Princess handles well as any other Zelda game. It is the same z-targeting and timing passed gameplay since Ocarina of Time though it improves on it by adding an additional input method, finishing moves. In a similar way that the counter move in Wind Waker adds to combat in it, the finishing moves add style and satisfaction with every battle. The finishing moves also a form of progression of Link's power as each finishing move is more and more powerful than the last. It's a wonderful method to make combat get more impressive.

    In Twilight Princess exploration offers plenty of extra hours to the experience and the feeling of discovering that last collectable or that last heart piece is a wonderful moment. However, it is unfortunate that in a similar way to Wind Waker, Twilight Princess has very little content density in large portions of the map. So much of certain areas feel empty and meaningless beyond an intersection between two content dense areas, which tend to be temples. It makes the world feel fragmented and less whole. Another problem lies in some of the items, certain items are useless outside their temple and unfortunately in this game it seems to be more apparent then usual.

    Regardless with a standard Zelda story, new and old loveable characters, Twilight Princess offer a grand experience into the land of Hyrule.    … Expand
  24. Orioldash2
    Aug 2, 2023
    8
    Jugablemente, se llega a sentir algo tosco cuando montas a caballo y no se llega a sentir disruptivo en comparación con otros juegos de la franquicia. Lo mejor del juego es el diseño de los personajes y la inmersión a la que nos tienen acostumbrados los juegos que llevan el sello de "The Legend of Zelda".
  25. DreamEaglr
    Mar 1, 2017
    8
    Очень люблю эту часть, несмотря на все ее недостатки. Интересный сюжет. интересные персонажи, квесты и неплохие подземелья.
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. CrispyBaconBitz
    Sep 1, 2021
    8
    Would recommend. It is great fun. Enemies are at a perfect difficulty, you feel like you are fighting monsters and not d&d figures. Story and characters are compelling and equipment and weapons are fun to use and are smart.
  30. RefinedInsights
    Aug 2, 2023
    8
    A solid Zelda game one of the last good ones before this new gen Zelda crap came out like botw and totk. The story is decent gameplay is a bit clunky and it hasn't aged well but worth playing for sure.
  31. MikeK
    Oct 7, 2009
    7
    This game is horribly overrated. It's a decent game, but the whole world feels empty and deserted, most of the dungeons are horribly linear with little to no interesting puzzles or challenge, and the bosses are outright pathetic. I enjoyed the ride, but I wouldn't bother playing it again.
  32. bestbloodyday
    May 29, 2012
    7
    One of the worst modern Zelda game in my opinion. Maybe is cool in the Wii as a hardware demo but in the Gamecube, there is no sense. This game lacks a lot of originality. Wind Waker was something different, this is the same game as ever. At least, if Nintendo had made it a little bit harder would be better. Also, the wolf moments are just terrible and incredibly boring. On the good side,One of the worst modern Zelda game in my opinion. Maybe is cool in the Wii as a hardware demo but in the Gamecube, there is no sense. This game lacks a lot of originality. Wind Waker was something different, this is the same game as ever. At least, if Nintendo had made it a little bit harder would be better. Also, the wolf moments are just terrible and incredibly boring. On the good side, the rest of the game is at good level. The dungeons are fun as always and the villages are beautiful.… Expand
  33. Augument
    Jan 22, 2014
    7
    The concept is there, the world is there. but the feeling isn't... I mean good story and grapichs? Go buy a movie guys... The sound is amazing as always and it's a big world but nothing to discover. It could just have been a savanah or a desert. wouldn't make any difference. Earlier Zelda games you could discover so much more and get rewarded for it. I don't feel like I'm getting rewardedThe concept is there, the world is there. but the feeling isn't... I mean good story and grapichs? Go buy a movie guys... The sound is amazing as always and it's a big world but nothing to discover. It could just have been a savanah or a desert. wouldn't make any difference. Earlier Zelda games you could discover so much more and get rewarded for it. I don't feel like I'm getting rewarded at all. And the mini games aren't so amusing either.... Just a shame to it's name. To easy, to boring. Nothing to do. The story is great and the idé of darkness it's all there yet so empty.… Expand
  34. hon777
    Sep 20, 2014
    7
    This game did not live up to the hype. The moment that this game was announced on E3, my immediate reaction was "Oh my god, they decided to make a game that would surpass all other games like Ocarina!" Sadly, it did not live up to my expectations. The game felt too easy, even the hardest enemies became trivial and even the challenges felt as though they were merely testing my patience. TheThis game did not live up to the hype. The moment that this game was announced on E3, my immediate reaction was "Oh my god, they decided to make a game that would surpass all other games like Ocarina!" Sadly, it did not live up to my expectations. The game felt too easy, even the hardest enemies became trivial and even the challenges felt as though they were merely testing my patience. The world felt quite empty, there was literally not much to do in such a huge world. The thing is that in a huge world you have to make things to do and not just ride on Epona and go to your destination while not even having to look at the screen. It did not much to bring anything to the series. The controls were the same as Ocarina of Time, and the exploration did not compare to Wind Waker or the first Legend of Zelda.

    The few things they did do right though was the Gerudo Desert dungeon. Even today, that dungeon is one of the best dungeons in Zelda history. Some of the characters were memorable and vibrant (though not all), and the last thing is that the music and graphics in this game were absolutely gorgeous.    … Expand
  35. skymati18
    Jan 4, 2016
    7
    es muy buen juego porque no me parece una obra maestra y con ser el mejor zelda de la historia, para mi el juego es muy lineal.facil, un campo gigante pero con nada de exploracion .Muy sobrevalorado
  36. NAYKEN
    Oct 15, 2022
    7
    Another zelda game that is exaggerated with the legendary Ocarina of time effect. Let's move on to the review without talking too much. The mechanics and gameplay are very diverse, yes, but it repeats itself too much. All the items you get in the game cannot go beyond making you do the same things throughout the game. You also use the boss of the dungeon where you bought the item. dungeonAnother zelda game that is exaggerated with the legendary Ocarina of time effect. Let's move on to the review without talking too much. The mechanics and gameplay are very diverse, yes, but it repeats itself too much. All the items you get in the game cannot go beyond making you do the same things throughout the game. You also use the boss of the dungeon where you bought the item. dungeon fights are unbelievably mediocre, completely repetitive and simple, in the open world where you use items, they do not work except for ridiculous collectibles. The fighting mechanics of the game are completely ocarina of time copy, no development. As for the map and section designs, the game makes you use the teleport in a limited way until the end of the game and this a big problem, as for the dungeon designs, you go straight as if you are in a closed box and you always do the same things, the game repeats itself incredibly. The duration of the game is quite long compared to the zelda games, but you get bored while playing it because it repeats itself. , about 20 hours of the game combined with the unnecessarily long and repetitive gameplay makes it an incredibly boring game to play. As for the score, Twilight Princess is a mediocre game, nothing new and very ordinary 73/100… Expand
  37. zkonedog
    Mar 2, 2017
    7
    Though I don't much consider myself a "gamer" anymore, I will always have a soft spot for the Zelda series, as I consider "Ocarina of Time" to be perhaps the greatest adventure game I've ever played. In recent years, I have tried playing through "Majora's Mask" (too difficult) and "Wind Waker" (the cartoonish animation never quite suited me) and came up disappointed both times. AfterThough I don't much consider myself a "gamer" anymore, I will always have a soft spot for the Zelda series, as I consider "Ocarina of Time" to be perhaps the greatest adventure game I've ever played. In recent years, I have tried playing through "Majora's Mask" (too difficult) and "Wind Waker" (the cartoonish animation never quite suited me) and came up disappointed both times. After always kind of knowing that "Twilight Princess" was compared favorable to Ocarina, I decide to final give it a try on my old Gamecube.

    First off, I have to say that I have not completed the game (and may not ever). My interests have shifted away from the video-game playing of my youth and I no longer seem to have the patience for long adventure games anymore. So, this review will be more about the "feeling" of the experience rather than the actual nuts and bolts of the game itself.

    That being said, I still wanted to comment on the quality of the game, as I could automatically tell that it was more kin to "Ocarina" than the previous two before it. The gameplay is basically the same (except now you get the horse right from the get-go!) and I could see similar themes between the two. "Twilight Princess" is set up as an epic adventure like "Ocarina", not a race against the clock ("Majora") or a swashbuckling cartoon ("Waker").

    I couldn't give this game the full five stars, however, because it still didn't "fit like a glove" like Ocarina still does. Call me an old curmudgeon or awash in nostalgia if you will (and both of those things are probably true!), but even to this day I can still take out "Ocarina" from time to time and it seems like I can completely get swept away in it each time. I didn't have that "complete buy-in" with "Twilight Princess". Was that more because of my own personal biases...or was it that "Ocarina" is still the gold standard? I'm not sure. Either way, that doubt was even to drop it to four stars instead of a sparkling five.

    Bottom line of what you need to know if you are considering giving this game a try: It plays more like "Ocarina" than any other game in the series to that point. If you were disappointed with the frantic pace of "Majora's Mask" or the cartoon-y nature of "Wind Waker", this game will "feel like Zelda" for you right away.    … Expand
  38. SimonHofling
    Jul 30, 2021
    7
    The main dissapointing element in this game is the wolf-parts that are boring and something you want to be done with as fast as possible. Apart from that the game is pretty good, altough it feels less adventorous than other Zelda games; I didn't feel the same enjoyment exploring the world and looking for items. The music is also somewhat bland comparing to most Zelda titles. I struggledThe main dissapointing element in this game is the wolf-parts that are boring and something you want to be done with as fast as possible. Apart from that the game is pretty good, altough it feels less adventorous than other Zelda games; I didn't feel the same enjoyment exploring the world and looking for items. The music is also somewhat bland comparing to most Zelda titles. I struggled between giving this game a 7 or an 8, so consider this a strong 7. It is worth playing but it's not the best Zelda game out there. Still miles ahead of the overrated BOTW though.… Expand
  39. Thejodjeremie
    Dec 5, 2021
    7
    I finished the game after 40 hours and I enjoyed it although I did feel like the game was a little too long.
  40. ZachL.
    Nov 6, 2007
    6
    I am a huge Zelda fan, i have all of them, but with TP I think they could have done better, my number one complaint is that you get an item like a slingshot, use it for one dungeon and then get a bow and arrow that used for the rest of the game, you find yourself never using that first item again, same with the rod that controls statues, i only used it in that one dungeon (temple of I am a huge Zelda fan, i have all of them, but with TP I think they could have done better, my number one complaint is that you get an item like a slingshot, use it for one dungeon and then get a bow and arrow that used for the rest of the game, you find yourself never using that first item again, same with the rod that controls statues, i only used it in that one dungeon (temple of time), which was the easiest dungeon ever (hate to say it). Another thing is that this game took 4 years to make. It took Oblivion for the 360 only 3. And look at the difference between the two. I still like playing it it is good fun, but it is a let down in my opinion. It became to si-fi such as a city in the sky and a twilight world with monsters that explode into squares when they die. The colors of the world were way to muddy and gritty, no deep blue water and dark green forests. There were a few good music soundtracks, but the rest still sounded like i was playing a super NES zelda. I hated the red suit of armor that you could only wear for a few minutes because you ran out of coins so fast. Dumb idea. What about a zelda with like six different tunics (green, red, blue, yellow, black white whatever) each with special abilities and consequences much the zora outfit of TP, and a bunch different swords(fire,ice) and so on.… Expand
  41. CraigD.
    Jan 6, 2007
    6
    Decent is the perfect word. Not something you would expect from Zelda. I think most people who give this game a 10 are just way too excited that a new Zelda game was released. No matter who you are, you have to admit that the creators could have been a little more creative on this one. I hope there will be much more to the next Zelda game.
  42. RytangoM.
    Jan 27, 2008
    6
    I love all the bad reviews of this game, because well, they are right. my biggest disappointment was how HUGE the world is, but there is very little to do. also Zelda being a surprisingly minor character was a let down. i liked the swordsman idea, but i rarely used any of the special moves i learned. there were so many dungeons but not one gave me a challenge or sense of accomplishment. I love all the bad reviews of this game, because well, they are right. my biggest disappointment was how HUGE the world is, but there is very little to do. also Zelda being a surprisingly minor character was a let down. i liked the swordsman idea, but i rarely used any of the special moves i learned. there were so many dungeons but not one gave me a challenge or sense of accomplishment. Zelda TP gives you something to do, but once i beat it, i never felt compelled to go through it again like OoT or LttP.… Expand
  43. Astra
    Jun 29, 2009
    6
    twilight princess is a good game, don't get me wrong, but i couldn't get into the storyline like i could with other games- yeah sure it had qualities from all the games and great graphics, but graphics aren't everything.
  44. MattM.
    Dec 16, 2006
    6
    Yeah, I agree with Jef F. It's a fun game, just a horrible Zelda game. I mean, if you really liked the N64 Zeldas this will feel/look fairly similiar, it's just the story and ideas are different; which is cool, but kind of convuluted. It feels like they were trying to go with a FFSotC emotional maturity here, but it just isn't working. The story comes out convoluted and Yeah, I agree with Jef F. It's a fun game, just a horrible Zelda game. I mean, if you really liked the N64 Zeldas this will feel/look fairly similiar, it's just the story and ideas are different; which is cool, but kind of convuluted. It feels like they were trying to go with a FFSotC emotional maturity here, but it just isn't working. The story comes out convoluted and lame. Personally, I prefered Wind Waker(minus the endless boat sailing) as it had style that didn't look like dated graphics, fun gameplay, good story, and had a lot of humor/emotion to it that made fun of stuff that Twilight Princess is. Fun to play, gives you a Zelda fix, but just have a feeling it would have been a better game if they got rid of the Zelda license in this.… Expand
  45. TheJokerJulian
    Nov 29, 2011
    6
    Didn't live up to the hype, didn't innovate any game mechanics for the series and had nothing that defined it from the other games. It is also the most boring game in the series with little to do outside the main storyline. Half assed mechanics like the wolf mode and twilight realm demonstrate that the game is half finished. Its still a good game but a horrible Zelda game and anybodyDidn't live up to the hype, didn't innovate any game mechanics for the series and had nothing that defined it from the other games. It is also the most boring game in the series with little to do outside the main storyline. Half assed mechanics like the wolf mode and twilight realm demonstrate that the game is half finished. Its still a good game but a horrible Zelda game and anybody praising it as the best in the series is kidding themselves because Twilight Princess will surely fade into obscurity as soon as the next big Zelda game is released.… Expand
  46. LifeHistory
    May 15, 2017
    6
    Just like all the other Zelda games this game is crazy overrated. I really don't understand all the Zelda love because these games does nothing special at all.
    OK I understand that Ocarina of Time was really cool at that time but still not the world best game at all. And all the Zelda games that came after it like this Twilight Princess is just another remake of Ocarina of Time and brings    Just like all the other Zelda games this game is crazy overrated. I really don't understand all the Zelda love because these games does nothing special at all.
    OK I understand that Ocarina of Time was really cool at that time but still not the world best game at all. And all the Zelda games that came after it like this Twilight Princess is just another remake of Ocarina of Time and brings nothing new to the table nothing special with the same style and ideas.

    Cons:
    -Repetitive gameplay.
    -No voice acting what so ever.
    -Most of dungeons are boring backtracking.
    -Boring characters that they almost not existing.
    -The story and the characters are VERY childish and VERY BAD and BORING that does not give me the mood to keep playing.
    -Gimmic combat.

    All in all its playable an average game to play its mostly just puzzles and puzzles and even more puzzles that pretty much all you do the whole game. There are so many games that are much better adventure games and gives much better experience. But Nintendo fanboys are just lying to themselves to think that Zelda is the best out there.    … Expand
  47. Aelvir
    Apr 1, 2015
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can't even begin to see how good people rate this game. I've been a long fan of the series and have played pretty much all of the Zelda games.
    Let me first of say that I hate the cheap cop-out they did with Armogohma. I was disappointed a great deal with when I finished the fight. Really Aonuma?that's the best you can come up with? Use the dominion rod on statue and it will hammer-fist him. repeat until dead. This is the most pivotal example of how heinous a change from the beta can ruin a boss-fight. What was it in the beta? A large chase scene with Gohma and a fight that was awesome. They didn't do this with other arachnid bosses/enemies in the Zelda-franchise, so, why now? The only reason I can think of to why they did this was to help with people who have Arachnaphobia. Well, if that;'s the case? Why is he even there?! if that is indeed the case why not just have a question prompt before playing the game for the first time to have the bossfight change depending on whether the player has arachnaphobia or not.
    When it comes to voices, it is so inconsistent. In the beta, Link was voiced by Hiyama, it didn't feature any rerecorded lines. They just put in his recycled lines from ssb:m. Now, alot of people were excited to see that Hiyama was still voicing Link. But, I could tell that that's not what it was. They used those recycled lines for Link for 1 of 2 reasons, (or both, perhaps) : "1 : Akira Sasanuma wasn't recruited quite yet. or 2 : Sasanuma hadn't recorded his lines yet." We were told that Link's voice is different because he's 'a different Link." and that he's not the "Hero of Time." That is quite true. Hell, in Majora's Mask, Hiyama played Zora/Fierce Deity Link, Takimoto Young Link/Deku Link. Now I'm all for that, but here's where a problem arises. Why in the world was Ganondorf's voice changed?! It is directly stated ingame that it is the same Ganondorf from during OoT, so why replace Takashi Nagasako (who officially voiced him in the beta. Chances are, though, that it was also recycled lines. But I have not seen anything of Ganondorf from the beta, as the beta is nearly impossible to play anymore. So, whether or not they used his Wind Waker, or, oot or ssm:m lines, ..I have no idea) But judging what they used for Link's, I would have to guess it would be his ssbm lines) with Hironori Miyata (Why Tingle?). If Nagasako was unavailable or they lost contact with him, I can understand that, but that is clearly not the case since he would later voice Demise. Did Hironori Miyata do a good Ganondorf? Not in the slightest. In fact, he sounds worse than another bad Nagasako replacement, Jin Urayama. Need I also say that when Miyata voices Ganondorf, he sounds like he has a cockroach infestation in his throat. He sounds like a desease-ridden zombie choking on samba dancers! I knwo, that didn't make sense. ..And neither did replacing Nagasako, let alone a far out of bounds replacement!
    What about Zelda? Was she changed? To my surprise, actually, no! With Link & Ganondorf's voices changed completely, Zelda remains unchanged?! Granted she has close to an Npc amount of voice lines, but still. Ganondorf doesn't really have much lines in this game either, yet his voice was changed. So, why was Jun Mizusawa not replaced like the others? With that logic, they could put in Hiyama and just have him voice him differently! Keep in mind if you look at all the renditions of OoT Link that Hiyama portayed he did him with a deeper tone as Adult Link&Fierce Deity, while at a higher tone for the younger rendition (SC2 being that one). Alot of people say Hiyama can't make him sound different without sounding like OoT link, but that's where they're wrong. Look at the way he portrayed Hiei in YyH, unless you know his voice like a master, you might not pick up on it. Hell, he's hardly recognizable in SoulCalbiur V!
    Out of ALL the games in the Zelda-franchise, it has the MOST mistranslated boss-names. Twilit Parasite:Diababa is actually Awoken Parasitic Species : Babarant. Twilit Igniter: Fyrus is Awoken Flame Beast: Magdoflamoth, Twilit Aquatic: Morpheel is Multi-feeler Genus: Octa-Eel, Twilit Fossil: Stallord is Resuscitated Ancient Dragon: Hahra-Zigant, Twilit Ice Mass: Blizzeta is Awoken Big/Great Lump/Mass of Ice: Freezahnya/Freezernya, Twilit Arachnid: Armogohma is Awoken Shell-eye: Shelled-Gohma, Twilight Dragon: Argorok is Awoken-wyvern: Nardobrea, but Usurper King: Zant seems to be translated properly Either way, for now that's the high points of the problems with it. Now, on with the game itself. The Story is pretty good. It's no masterpiece but it's pretty good. The Bomblings are just...No. The horseback attacks are a fine addition as well as the swinging while running is very lovely! Shame they never decided to reuse ever again. The bosses are pretty easy, but some are a decent challenge. The game itself doesn't have much replay value/enjoyability. But it can be quite enjoyable on a first-time playthrough.    … Expand
  48. JoeB.
    Dec 25, 2006
    5
    Must be geek love. I wanted to like this game. I really did. 4+ years in the making just may have been a few months too many. This game was just WAY too linear for a Zelda title. Dungeon. Rinse. Repeat. Remember in OoT when you got to Lake Hylea by trying to jump the gorge between Hyrule Field and the Gerudo Fortress? The idea that you get to a new environment early was super cool. Must be geek love. I wanted to like this game. I really did. 4+ years in the making just may have been a few months too many. This game was just WAY too linear for a Zelda title. Dungeon. Rinse. Repeat. Remember in OoT when you got to Lake Hylea by trying to jump the gorge between Hyrule Field and the Gerudo Fortress? The idea that you get to a new environment early was super cool. Secrets like the Scarecrow's Song (incentive to revist dungeons). Obtaining critical items in non-dungeon diversions (a hookshot to cross the gorge -- and Dampe had it in the graveyard!). gone are the subtle hints about people's motives (if you're looking for the character complexity of Majora's Mask, you're in for a HUGE disappointment). In other words, there's just no playing "off the map" on this one. You need a bull to break fences when you just got a giant ball and chain that can smash metal armor? One change of tunic. One sword. No masks (no secret ones, anyway). What a huge disappointment. Because most of the 10's have been coupled with minimal comments, I can't for the life of me figure out why anyone not suffering from geek love (and I wanted to be that guy!) would like this game.… Expand
  49. RonRocker777
    Mar 5, 2020
    5
    Un Zelda sobrevalorado. Si bien no es malo, tampoco es tan bueno. Para empezar, los controles de Epona son horribles, en especial en la pelea del puente. El ambiente oscuro que tiene todo el juego, hace perder la magia de los otros Zeldas más "coloridos". Una trama que trata de emocionar, pero que en ningún momento emociona tanto como BOTW, o el aclamado OoT, Majora´s Mask, etc.
    Tiene    Un Zelda sobrevalorado. Si bien no es malo, tampoco es tan bueno. Para empezar, los controles de Epona son horribles, en especial en la pelea del puente. El ambiente oscuro que tiene todo el juego, hace perder la magia de los otros Zeldas más "coloridos". Una trama que trata de emocionar, pero que en ningún momento emociona tanto como BOTW, o el aclamado OoT, Majora´s Mask, etc.
    Tiene cosas buenas claro, como los calabozos, el cambio de Link a lobo, pero le faltó bastante. //

    An overrated Zelda. While it's not bad, it's not that good either. First, Epona's controls are horrible, especially in the bridge fight. The dark atmosphere that has the whole game, makes lose the magic of the other more "colorful" Zelda's games. A plot that tries to thrill, but at no time excited as much as BOTW, or the acclaimed OoT, Majora´s Mask, etc.
    He has good things of course, like the dungeons, the change from Link to wolf, but he lacked a lot.    … Expand
  50. hileger
    Dec 3, 2022
    5
    Какое же говнище 3д Зельды , с какого столько хайпа, botw еще получилась на семерку но эти всякие мажоры со смазкой ,карина и псариаз ХУЕТА
  51. RobertK.
    Aug 1, 2007
    4
    The game feels like an Ocarina of Time remake with only a quarter of the charm. The good things about this game are the same things that made OoT so compelling - good dungeons, a fun story, interesting items and a decent story. However, the game falls down on two main fronts that make it an absolute bore to play. The items are the same as OoT. It is no longer exciting to use the The game feels like an Ocarina of Time remake with only a quarter of the charm. The good things about this game are the same things that made OoT so compelling - good dungeons, a fun story, interesting items and a decent story. However, the game falls down on two main fronts that make it an absolute bore to play. The items are the same as OoT. It is no longer exciting to use the boomerang. We did it in OoT and WW. Let it retire. The puzzles in the dungeons are the same. Lighting spider webs with fire is now second nature, not problem solving. And finally, the story is the same, even down to smaller details like Zora's Domain freezing over. Even the locations are the bloody same. It is a rehash, but without the fun of time travel or the ocarina. The fun is gone - even playing OoT now is still as fun an experience as ever and all the games since just seem to be lacking the spark that made it so good. To truly enjoy a new Zelda game it needs to be distinct from OoT, like WW, but TP just feels so similar, but so much less. Also, the game environments are unnecessarily big. Traveling around involves traversing miles of boring countryside. This is annoying at best, but if you are engaged in one of the games many collect-a-thon's it is excruiating (especially when doing the third tears of light misson). I feel like Nintendo's boasting about the game taking 70 hours to complete is accurate, but I'd wager at least 30 of those hours are spent getting from point A to B rather than actually doing anything captivating. My final complaint about the game is that the pacing is off - despite starting with Epona, it takes far too long to get items and acquire skills. As a result of the pacing, TP takes hours (literally) to get anywhere significant in the game - for the most part you will feel handicapped by the lack of things at your disposal. Oh, and playing as a wolf is totally boring. Having no items severely limited the amount of puzzles Nintendo could think of and as a result it got old after about 20 minutes. All in all, I can't understand why it took Nintendo 4 years to make the same game over. It was probably programming the overly filtered graphics. PS, Link runs like his back is braced by a steel rod. Motion captured my butt.… Expand
  52. DanW.
    Jan 6, 2008
    4
    Zelda needs to mature. Repitition, uninspired design and twisted storyline that reminds me off a bad disney movie make this game fall flat on its face. The wolf segments were a shameless Okami ripoff without the joy or creativity and the gamein general just felt like if OoT had lost its lustre. A pathetic attempt. To be honest, I've lost faith in Miyamoto, Shadow of the Colossus has Zelda needs to mature. Repitition, uninspired design and twisted storyline that reminds me off a bad disney movie make this game fall flat on its face. The wolf segments were a shameless Okami ripoff without the joy or creativity and the gamein general just felt like if OoT had lost its lustre. A pathetic attempt. To be honest, I've lost faith in Miyamoto, Shadow of the Colossus has made me remember that fantasy games can be good, and don't have to have an overblown ego. You know you've seen everything when Sony starts making better fantasy games than Nintendo.… Expand
  53. JackH
    Jun 17, 2008
    4
    I absolutely agree with Dan W.'s review of this game. It was exactly what i was screaming (not literally) whenever i first became the wolf in LoZ: TP...an uninspired Okami rip-off in this regard...too little too late. Had this game come out before Okami it would have been more revolutionary. Also just watching the intro to the game (where link rides on his horse across a regularly I absolutely agree with Dan W.'s review of this game. It was exactly what i was screaming (not literally) whenever i first became the wolf in LoZ: TP...an uninspired Okami rip-off in this regard...too little too late. Had this game come out before Okami it would have been more revolutionary. Also just watching the intro to the game (where link rides on his horse across a regularly sized bridge) i couldn't help but laugh in disappointment. Shadow of the Colussus....which did a far better job of creating a since of adventure, peril, and horsebacking through a lush landscape. Again i reitterate...too little too late. This was not true zelda fans from back in the regular nintendo era & beyond deserve. I didn't even bother finishing this game because it was such a disappointment. In today's world flooded with games, you have the right to be choosey and not settle for less. Play Okami and SotC instead.… Expand
  54. SuperMarioBro
    Aug 5, 2016
    4
    My freind say - this game good... no, just - NO. Because there - **** long start, and leeeeeame gameplay, but good storyline - yes, and maybe good locations. But i must say - this game... Piese of GAY ****
  55. Focaccia
    Apr 28, 2017
    3
    This game is my least favourite Zelda game, it has too many flaws to be enjoyable. I didn't enjoy the fact that items were only used in the dungeon they were found in (the spinner in arbitrer's grounds for example). The story is okay, the soundtrack is disappointing (it's not even orchestrated), the graphics have aged less well than Wind Waker's graphics, and the Wolf Link sections areThis game is my least favourite Zelda game, it has too many flaws to be enjoyable. I didn't enjoy the fact that items were only used in the dungeon they were found in (the spinner in arbitrer's grounds for example). The story is okay, the soundtrack is disappointing (it's not even orchestrated), the graphics have aged less well than Wind Waker's graphics, and the Wolf Link sections are long, tedious and boring. Also, the Boss battles are extremely easy and the AI is stupid, and for a game that's supposed to be "more mature" that's a letdown. The overworked may be huge, but it's empty. I'd rather play a game with a small but interesting overworld than spend hours crossing an emptying boring overworld. Do yourself a favour and skip this game, play Skyward Sword, or Ocarina of Time, those are much better.… Expand
  56. HenkB.
    Jun 17, 2007
    2
    why is it that people like this game so much. i've played trough it and in one word: repetive it's just the same lame thing after the other and when i ask friends why they like it so much they say: 'it's zelda man! Zelda!' Ok, sorry Zelda but i don't like your game, wan't a cookie now?
  57. JefF.
    Dec 10, 2006
    1
    [***SPOILERS***] It is a good game, and a horrible Zelda game. Half of all the other Zelda games involves talking to people and helping them. In this game there are very few people and the only time you need to help them is to keep the main plot going. Very few distractions (heart pieces, fishing, bugs, poes, thats it) and the distractions are tedious. It was easy and fast to finish and [***SPOILERS***] It is a good game, and a horrible Zelda game. Half of all the other Zelda games involves talking to people and helping them. In this game there are very few people and the only time you need to help them is to keep the main plot going. Very few distractions (heart pieces, fishing, bugs, poes, thats it) and the distractions are tedious. It was easy and fast to finish and my biggest dissapointment was that I was hoping for fierce diety to be in here somewhere. Its the twilight and the darkness, why couldn't they have put in a quasi evil link - it would have been perfect! I was even hoping that zant would bE some kind of incarnation of oni link, but no, hes just a wierd guy that has gannon's power. and why did Gannondorf die at the end. He can't die if he is in the wind waker. The ending didn't make sense. The plotline was banal. Very few twists that were exciting. Very few new opportunities in this game (though fighting that guy on the bridge on top of epona was cool) overall, step up your game Nintendo! Your getting lazy!… Expand
  58. BenL.
    Mar 12, 2007
    0
    I have played this game before haven't I? You wait years for them to come up with a new Zelda game and they use the same story as they have used before! Surely they can come up with some new ideas? Waste of Money.
  59. Dylanmc12
    Mar 18, 2011
    0
    "For Zelda is only 1 game with a 'Million' Dresses," - Ben Yahtzee Crosshaw

    I ahve to agree, sometimes there's a water mechanic, a 3d machanic, a sidescrollin' mechanic, a transformation mechanic, a music machanic, a 1st person mechanic, ECT ECT, But by this point we've seen all the dressed and now they're just old ugly peices of fabric that no-one wants to look at it anymore, and when I    "For Zelda is only 1 game with a 'Million' Dresses," - Ben Yahtzee Crosshaw

    I ahve to agree, sometimes there's a water mechanic, a 3d machanic, a sidescrollin' mechanic, a transformation mechanic, a music machanic, a 1st person mechanic, ECT ECT, But by this point we've seen all the dressed and now they're just old ugly peices of fabric that no-one wants to look at it anymore, and when I was going to recap this game so I could review, I beat it within 7 hours and didn't bother caring about anything, so I can't give a Game I didn't give a **** about a score, can I?    … Expand
  60. Linkfan
    Mar 6, 2017
    0
    This game is one of the worst Zelda games, it's not even a good game. The wolf link sections are SO boring. Hyrule field may seem massive, but it's actually empty.
  61. Vados07
    Jul 31, 2020
    0
    This game doesn't deserve the praise it gets. It's a shallow, rehashed, soulless reimagination of OoT that tried to appear dark and mature, but ended up on the complete opposite end as far as gameplay goes.
    Items are lose their utility immediately after each dungeon. Combat is boring due to the insane lack of difficulty, as well as Link's overall sluggish movement. The overworld is ugly    This game doesn't deserve the praise it gets. It's a shallow, rehashed, soulless reimagination of OoT that tried to appear dark and mature, but ended up on the complete opposite end as far as gameplay goes.
    Items are lose their utility immediately after each dungeon. Combat is boring due to the insane lack of difficulty, as well as Link's overall sluggish movement. The overworld is ugly and only has collectibles that are rupees, or bugs/ghosts that lead to more rupees....which you can't spend on a whole lot. The wolf is a gimmick, so bad you might think they stole it from a sonic game. The story has horrible pacing and is filled to the brim with plotholes. Characters are shallow and unlikable.

    The only good thing about the game, is that the dungeons all have unique themes...too bad that they all have the same layout and follow the same repetitive item formula.

    Toilet Princess is a disgrace to this franchise and the only reason why people like it, is because they're blinded by nostalgia. It's garbage.    … Expand
  62. rockrj
    May 17, 2023
    0
    The traditional Zelda formula, mixed with a beautiful story and revolutionary art style serves this title well. I could not recommend this title more.
  63. DanHitachi018
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    This game is fun but the GameCube version is a waste of money but the Wii version is cheaper than GameCube graphics are perfect 100% accurate so I love both of these versions both of these versions are perfect and they got the perfect combo of the legend of Zelda series
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96

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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