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.
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Metascore
96

Universal acclaim - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  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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