The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD

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  1. ChiLocc
    Mar 4, 2016
    10
    This is not a hd remake we wanted in the vein of Wind Waker, but it's still an amazing game overall. The textures are cleaned up but the characters models remain unchanged and you can tell its not a current gen game. Alas, if you've never played it before this is the definitive version of the game, but if you have you won't get much new out of this if you still have your wii or gamecube copy
  2. camsjr
    Mar 13, 2016
    10
    Estou impressionado de como a Nintendo caprichou neste remaster. Eu possuo a versão de wii também, resolvi colocar lado a lado, e fiquei CHOCADO! A versão do wii u está linda e bem feita, recomendo a todos.
  3. leonardo2360
    Mar 12, 2016
    10
    el mejor remaster para el mejor juego de la saga el mas epico de todos los tiempos se ve espectacular las texturas han sido retocados ciertos poligonos
  4. MEFzelder
    Apr 15, 2016
    9
    Sorpresivo buen nivel de la remasterización de "Twilight Princess", este juego de The Legend of Zelda parecía que no iba a estar a la altura de "Wind Waker HD" porque la estética más realista no se presta tanto como el cel shading. La compatibilidad con amiibos suma, pero el mayor plus lo hace el amiibo de Wolf Link y Midna.
    La historia es la misma, pero con varias optimizaciones que    Sorpresivo buen nivel de la remasterización de "Twilight Princess", este juego de The Legend of Zelda parecía que no iba a estar a la altura de "Wind Waker HD" porque la estética más realista no se presta tanto como el cel shading. La compatibilidad con amiibos suma, pero el mayor plus lo hace el amiibo de Wolf Link y Midna.
    La historia es la misma, pero con varias optimizaciones que hacen a la experiencia muy buena, no al punto de opacar la versión de Game Cube y Wii pero si al nivel de ser un sugerido en caso de que sea tu primer experiencia con este The Legend of Zelda.

    Lo mejor: Remasterización visual óptima, corrección de las ventanas al obtener rupias, compatibilidad con amiibos.
    Lo malo: No es una experiencia muy fresca si jugaste el juego en Game Cube o Wii.    … Expand
  5. Roman_Jeros
    Apr 15, 2016
    9
    Me encantó, yo jugué la versión de Wii y en WiiU la mejora es evidente, es una excelente forma de traer a las nuevas generaciones esta magnifica historia, que forma parte de una de las zagas legendarias de los Videojuegos, "The Legend of Zelda"...
  6. guajefer
    Jul 8, 2016
    10
    Si te encanta la saga y las historias siniestras, este es tu juego. Twilight Princess es uno de los juegos más oscuros y maduros de la saga Zelda, contando con una historia preciosa y una jugabilidad más cómoda respecto a su versión de Wii. Las funciones del Gamepad y algunos añadidos hacen que la aventura sea un poco más facil y cómoda.
  7. LesterRoquefort
    Mar 16, 2016
    8
    Make no mistake, i loved Twilight princess, and that alone got it a 8. Unless my eyes are messed up, all i noticed was enhanced lighting and blinding bloom at sunsets.

    I quite honestly just got this game because i only have it for Gamecube... and the fact that i think that the original is pretty much the peak of LOZ titles.
  8. XenoFantasy1
    Mar 25, 2016
    9
    One of my favorite games of all time, and my favorite zelda game. Some of the best dungeons ever to grace a zelda game, even if the bosses were decent at best. The hd reworked textures make the whole game pop, with the only area looking unappealing being hyrule field(as usual). Overall id recomend this to anyone who wants to replay TP in hd or someone never has played it. It is a must ownOne of my favorite games of all time, and my favorite zelda game. Some of the best dungeons ever to grace a zelda game, even if the bosses were decent at best. The hd reworked textures make the whole game pop, with the only area looking unappealing being hyrule field(as usual). Overall id recomend this to anyone who wants to replay TP in hd or someone never has played it. It is a must own nintendo title.… Expand
  9. Lone_Wolf_Sones
    Aug 7, 2016
    8
    Twilight Princess is among my favorite Zelda games. To say that the original hadn't aged well would be quite the understatement. Make no mistake that this is not a full on remake. You are still seeing the original character models and geometry with a fresh coat of paint. This is especially apparent when looking at Wolf Link. His paws still lack definition.

    Some of the original game's    Twilight Princess is among my favorite Zelda games. To say that the original hadn't aged well would be quite the understatement. Make no mistake that this is not a full on remake. You are still seeing the original character models and geometry with a fresh coat of paint. This is especially apparent when looking at Wolf Link. His paws still lack definition.

    Some of the original game's issues still remain but that is more due to the limitation of the hardware at the time. Hyrule Field feels a bit barren compared to more contemporary games. Going from place to place generally doesn't feel too exciting. Like MGSV's world, the game is at its best once you get to those dungeons and points of interest. Twilight Princess is a huge game which can easily take over 100 hours to find every piece of heart (5 per container), bug, etc. The dungeons are among the best in the series and boast some incredible boss fights even if they are a bit on the easy side. If you are looking for a greater challenge however? The Wolf Link Amiibo opens up an additional cave of trials. The Ganondorf amiibo unlocks double the damage. The game also allows you to play on Hero mode from the beginning.

    The most immediate benefit of this remake is the added detail and texture work on the character models. Link and Zelda's clothes have a noticeable cloth weave pattern. The enhanced detail really pops though it makes me wish the same attention had been paid to other areas. Wolf Link's fur still seems a bit flat. As I stated earlier his feet also lack definition. The other long standing criticism is that the game's first hour is tedious. It does set up Link's relationship with some of the characters and makes it a bit of a more personal tale.

    Further improvements include easier inventory management (courtesy of the gamepad), A reduction in the number of tears of twilight needed. Like them or hate them, motion controls have been removed for this outing. (I actually enjoyed them). One thing also struck me during my first few hours. Epona is actually pretty clunky in the way she controls. I couldn't remember her being this unwieldy in the original. I also occasionally got stuck on odd bits of geometry.

    For those who haven't played Twilight Princess this is a fantastic way to spend your time leading up to the release of Zelda U. Midna is the best companion in the series. Twilight Princess is a darker story as Zelda games go, but perhaps not as dark as Majora's Mask.

    In the end Twilight Princess HD is an excellent HD remaster with a few minor annoyances. However they never ultimately detract from what is an otherwise game.    … Expand
  10. TatsMcGee
    Sep 8, 2018
    5
    What Kind of Adventure?

    Action-Adventure Was it fun? I wish it was, I really do wish I enjoyed this game but I just couldn’t get into it. Are there any similar games? There are Zelda rip offs but Zelda games are very original. Would you play it again? I tried to get into it a couple times and just gave up. I wont be playing this game again. Any Complaints? The    What Kind of Adventure?

    Action-Adventure

    Was it fun?

    I wish it was, I really do wish I enjoyed this game but I just couldn’t get into it.

    Are there any similar games?

    There are Zelda rip offs but Zelda games are very original.

    Would you play it again?

    I tried to get into it a couple times and just gave up. I wont be playing this game again.

    Any Complaints?

    The game didn’t seem bad but I just didn’t care for the gameplay. It just seemed the like game was just bouncing from puzzle to puzzle to puzzle and I just got burnt out doing the same things over and over again.

    How many hours did you play it?

    I played it for about 8 hours. Which in my opinion is certainly enough time to decide if you like a game or not.    … Expand
  11. Suzumiya1
    Apr 3, 2017
    10
    Excelente trabajo al elevar la calidad gráfica al juego y efectos ambientales, esa es la idea del re-lanzamiento del juego, buen trabajo señores de nintendo
  12. MightyZLord
    Jul 3, 2017
    8
    The Legend of Zelda definitely is without a doubt, one of my favorite franchises Nintendo ever produced. From the original, all the way to Breath of the Wild, every single title has its great aspects. Including Twilight Princess, which explains why they re-released it on the WiiU in high definition. Not only it plays an important role on the Zelda timeline, it was the first ever 3D zeldaThe Legend of Zelda definitely is without a doubt, one of my favorite franchises Nintendo ever produced. From the original, all the way to Breath of the Wild, every single title has its great aspects. Including Twilight Princess, which explains why they re-released it on the WiiU in high definition. Not only it plays an important role on the Zelda timeline, it was the first ever 3D zelda game I've ever played! One of my favorite characters are Midna who is a bit annoying at start but slowly throughout the game, once you learn a little bit more about her past you'll find that she has a reasonable backstory which'l make you like her a bit more.

    So yes, I hope that answers the question enough, the textures are a lot more clean and the gameplay is outstanding! My only issue is that the character models all look the same. Overall, Twilight princess to me is truly a masterpiece in its own unique way.    … Expand
  13. In_Ex_Fan
    Jun 28, 2017
    8
    The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD is the first time I played This game since i didn't own a GameCube and a Wii.

    The game is defintely great but suffers from a few flaws. Even though riding is a major part of the experience, the controls for it are terrible. Most of the time I instead used the wolf form to travel trough Hyrule. The story itself is good but suffers a bit from the    The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD is the first time I played This game since i didn't own a GameCube and a Wii.

    The game is defintely great but suffers from a few flaws. Even though riding is a major part of the experience, the controls for it are terrible. Most of the time I instead used the wolf form to travel trough Hyrule. The story itself is good but suffers a bit from the lack of voice acting the series is known for up until "Breath of the Wild". But my biggest problem with it is that it takes quite some time to get to the meat of the game.

    Despite all these flaws this, mostly the gameplay and sometimes hard puzzles are what elevates Twilight Princess HD into greatness. The boss battles, especially the final battle are fun and challenging. The puzzles are frustrating at times but the satisfaction after solving them is worth it.

    The visuals are good but not great. You can tell that the original is over a decade old. But that doesn't take away from the overall experience.

    It took me about 50 hours to beat the game and it was definitely worth it.    … Expand
  14. Retro_indepecat
    Sep 1, 2017
    10
    Game Cube, Wii, Wii U... Doesn't matter. You MUST play this game, it's a f**** masterpiece, it's brutal, and if you play it in Wii U, HDMI... what a game!
  15. Pakon
    Jun 16, 2018
    10
    Although not as good as the effort of the Wind Waker remaster, this is the definitive version of Twilight Princess. HD graphics, spectacular gameplay and amazing Legend of Zelda story.
  16. Mrtouchdown87
    Mar 9, 2016
    10
    An excellent experience! It's a shame the amount of care put into WindWaker HD isn't present here in the graphical presentation. That said it still looks great, if inconsistent in areas. This does nothing to bog down what stands as one of the greatest games of the past decade, however. Dark, bizarre, and utterly stunning achievment in gaming. Deserving of the highest recommendation
  17. baloon123
    Mar 5, 2016
    10
    I love this game so much. Its still one of my favorite games off all time. The combat system is the best the series has ever seen. it has got a lot of flashy combos that make the game look so cool. And te dungeon are amazing Arbiters grounds such a an epic dungeon and the final boss unforgettable. The Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess is an amazing experience its a fine chapter in one ofI love this game so much. Its still one of my favorite games off all time. The combat system is the best the series has ever seen. it has got a lot of flashy combos that make the game look so cool. And te dungeon are amazing Arbiters grounds such a an epic dungeon and the final boss unforgettable. The Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess is an amazing experience its a fine chapter in one of the most beloved franchises of all time.… Expand
  18. Z_whites
    Mar 8, 2016
    9
    Its not the HD work that Wind Waker got but its still a beautiful game with the textures being cleaned up not eye popping good graphics but thats because the game came out in 2006 with semi realistic graphics *FOR THE TIME*. it hasnt aged as well as Wind Waker did but thats ok cause the gameplay and vision of Twilight princess is still as amazing as when it came out.

    Twilight princess    Its not the HD work that Wind Waker got but its still a beautiful game with the textures being cleaned up not eye popping good graphics but thats because the game came out in 2006 with semi realistic graphics *FOR THE TIME*. it hasnt aged as well as Wind Waker did but thats ok cause the gameplay and vision of Twilight princess is still as amazing as when it came out.

    Twilight princess HD uses the combat from the Gamecube version(Which IMO the Gamecube version was the superior one) instead of the mirrored Wii verison. In 10 years the combat mechanics still hold up really well i.e the hidden moves are still really fun to use. HELPFUL TIP turn of the motion controls when you get the chance using the gamepad to aim is a pain and doesnt hold up well, it makes it easier just to turn them off from the get go.

    The graphics in this game are good not the upgrade I myself was expecting but you can see a noticeable difference when it comes to the textures, they're alot cleaner and more detailed. But they are still low polygon models so dont expect them to hold up on close inspection. My one complaint with the remaster is the shadows what ever light engine they used for this game is still good but it doesnt cast natural shadows when using soft light i.e candles which makes you think "hey this doesn't seem right to me" but it doesn't break emmersion

    Overall im satisfyed with this HD remake if you loved it 10 years ago you will love it again    … Expand
  19. Aquelacion
    Mar 6, 2016
    10
    Es impresionante lo bien que se ve, lo he estado jugando desde el primer dia, lo recomiendo mas que cualquier otro juego. La base del juego es la de gamecube, eso me agrado porque yo jugué la versión de wii. Lo mejoraron mucho.
  20. DaevidDane
    Mar 11, 2016
    10
    Absolutely amazing! I've wanted to leave a meta review for many games in the past, but never felt the need until now. There is no reason for me to leave a review about how great of a game the original Twilight Princess is, as it is already well known for that. That being said, I am going to address the HD remake compared to the original, as I've seen some comments here by people who feelAbsolutely amazing! I've wanted to leave a meta review for many games in the past, but never felt the need until now. There is no reason for me to leave a review about how great of a game the original Twilight Princess is, as it is already well known for that. That being said, I am going to address the HD remake compared to the original, as I've seen some comments here by people who feel the graphics aren't as good as they hoped or as good as the Wind Wakers remake. This is absolutely not true, and I'll be happy to explain why. Let me start by saying I have spent well over 150+ hours with this game on the Wii. I bought a new HDTV at the time the original came out just to get as much of the graphics out of it as I could. I spent more time tweaking the graphics of the original than anyone else, many hours, because it was in such a low resolution that you needed to tweak some settings to get the best picture. This HD remake however has by far exceeded my expectations. The WW remake was simply cleaned up and put into a higher resolution. This HD remake not only has that going for it, but has also had many other upgrades including the shadows, and textures that have been upgraded, which look as close to current gen graphics as you can get, while staying true to the game. The thing is, you really need a 4K/UHD TV to really "appreciate" what they have done with the graphics and textures in this game. I have studied the graphics pretty closely and they are simply amazing. Rocks looks real, grass in the field looks amazing, little details on the character models have been added to them to give them a more detailed look. The game simply looks BEAUTIFUL on a high quality or 4K TV set. I am finally able to play this game with the graphics I've always wanted and knew it was capable of, while and the same time it stays true to itself, and I couldn't be happier. Other added features that I feel are worth mentioning are:

    + Combat controls and camera control are simply great
    + New menus for items, the map, and the game options look great
    + Amiibo support and the little cool effects added (i.e. - Ganon's evil laugh when you use him to take double damage, I love this)
    + Ability to play the original gamecube version AND the mirrored Wii version in Hero Mode (A must!)
    + Many other tweaks and fixes - (Starting wallet size, bringing the light tear collection down from 16 to 12, etc)

    This HD remake of TP was simply done perfectly. You couldn't ask for better. This is an amazing game with beautiful updated graphics, and a MUST buy for anyone with, or without a Wii U system. 10+!    … Expand
  21. Ca55_
    Mar 12, 2016
    10
    Good game, wonderful upgrade graphic, really the definitive version for The Legend of Zelda twilight Princess. The gameplay was improved significantly and the use the gamepad it is perfect for this game.
  22. wiirule99
    Mar 16, 2016
    8
    My suggestion is to save the $ toward the NEW Zelda title coming out later in this year 2016. Play this for the Wii or Gamecube; it's the same exact game. This did not have as good graphics that I was hoping for.
  23. blawren4
    Mar 8, 2016
    10
    The game is fantastic.. Loved it on the wii, still love it now. The graphics upgrade is clearly notable and is very welcome. Buy this game, especially if you missed out before for whatever reason. Don't listen to the haters that think the opening is too long or the tear section is too tedious. I didn't find any problems with these at all, just a little challenging in parts, butThe game is fantastic.. Loved it on the wii, still love it now. The graphics upgrade is clearly notable and is very welcome. Buy this game, especially if you missed out before for whatever reason. Don't listen to the haters that think the opening is too long or the tear section is too tedious. I didn't find any problems with these at all, just a little challenging in parts, but integral to the story.… Expand
  24. rafaaguilera
    Mar 16, 2016
    7
    Indeed, it's far more pleasant to experience Twilight Princess without the blurry mess that the Wii/Gamecube versions look like on HD TV's; and considering it as a remaster, the work done is acceptable. Although , compared to what Nintendo did to the remastered versions of Majora's Mask, Ocarina of Time and Wind Waker, i can't help feeling a bit disappointed.
    While textures are far    Indeed, it's far more pleasant to experience Twilight Princess without the blurry mess that the Wii/Gamecube versions look like on HD TV's; and considering it as a remaster, the work done is acceptable. Although , compared to what Nintendo did to the remastered versions of Majora's Mask, Ocarina of Time and Wind Waker, i can't help feeling a bit disappointed.
    While textures are far sharper and slightly more detailed, everything looks the same. They could've add some more geometry to characters and scenarios to smooth their block looks, and improve lighting effects a bit.
    However, if the visual improvements didn't blew me away, i enjoyed the new additions to the controls. It's something done before with Wind Waker HD, but it's worth mentioning how comfortable is having the map always open on the screen of the gamepad and been able to manage the inventory without the need to pause. it's also possible to transform into wolf/link just by pressing a touch screen button, without the need to talk to Midna. That's some little nice touches that make the gameplay more dynamic and enjoyable.
    Speaking about the game itself, apart from the technical department. I would say that inside the dungeons, Twilight Princess is absolutely fantastic! In my opinion, one of the best levels collection among the 3D versions of Zelda and they're the biggest reason to play it, because outside them...oh dear, it's not so great. It seems like two different teams did the game, one very talented did the dungeons and other not so talented the outdoor stuff.
    The overworld is big but uninspired and not so fun to explore; supporting characters lack charisma and empathy; and sometimes there's some serious pacing issues caused by too much tutorials and fetch quests, especially at the beginning. God, the start of this game is a torture! If you're not a Zelda fan or is not a persistent person, there's some probability to give up on this before reaching the first level in 2-3 hours of gameplay.
    So, in the end, i would recommend it mostly to Zelda fans who never played this game before or are feeling nostalgic about it. Non Zelda fans or people who are trying the series for the first time, try Ocarina of Time, A link to the Past, A link between Worlds or even Wind waker which is available on Wii U.    … Expand
  25. EpicLadySponge
    Mar 8, 2016
    10
    Welcome back, Twilight Princess. Back as ever and without even a single scratch done left from the Wii version of Twilight Princess by Nintendo. Love it or not, you'll experience this as one sacking Zelda game from the past.
  26. ZankEraux
    Mar 4, 2016
    10
    Un remake perfecto con un acabado de luz y sombra espectacular. La jugabilidad perfecta y la diversión sublime. Tiene algunas cosas malas como la bajada de los fps, pero aún así es disfrutable
  27. Maxson
    Mar 6, 2016
    9
    When this game first came out, I was only 11 years old. It was one of my favorite gamecube games, and still one of my favorite Zelda games. Now it's been 10 years, and I finally got my hands on this awesome game again. It's still the same game from 10 years ago, but with better textures, so the game looks slightly better than before. The gameplay is still the same, which is still great.When this game first came out, I was only 11 years old. It was one of my favorite gamecube games, and still one of my favorite Zelda games. Now it's been 10 years, and I finally got my hands on this awesome game again. It's still the same game from 10 years ago, but with better textures, so the game looks slightly better than before. The gameplay is still the same, which is still great. Out of all the Zelda games, I think this one has the better combat system..in my opinion. If you haven't played this game, please give it a try. It's one of the most epic Zelda games.… Expand
  28. tybyrd93
    Mar 4, 2016
    9
    The visuals aren't going to blow any minds, but the updated graphics are a significant improvement over the original, especially on modern day tvs. YouTube videos don't quite do the game justice, once you start playing it you will see it's a pretty good-looking game. The inventory management system from windwaker hd is back, along with a few welcome gameplay tweaks here and there. The mainThe visuals aren't going to blow any minds, but the updated graphics are a significant improvement over the original, especially on modern day tvs. YouTube videos don't quite do the game justice, once you start playing it you will see it's a pretty good-looking game. The inventory management system from windwaker hd is back, along with a few welcome gameplay tweaks here and there. The main reason I gave this game a 9/10 is its world/level design. Twilight princess features some of the best dungeons in the Zelda series in my opinion.… Expand
  29. NaXesOrgXIII
    Mar 7, 2016
    9
    When I first played Twilight Princess a long time ago I never finished it. In fact I'm pretty positive I never made it through quite early stages of the game at the age I was, but I still remember thinking fondly that it was quite cool. First and last time I played it was back then, until now.

    1. Firstly, addressing the graphics, I find them quite pleasing for what they are, and even    When I first played Twilight Princess a long time ago I never finished it. In fact I'm pretty positive I never made it through quite early stages of the game at the age I was, but I still remember thinking fondly that it was quite cool. First and last time I played it was back then, until now.

    1. Firstly, addressing the graphics, I find them quite pleasing for what they are, and even though it's been a long time, character models and textures etc. are exactly as I would have imagined them to be having played many HD collections on the PS3. It doesn't match up to the graphical prowess that Wind Waker HD brought to be sure, however the stylistic approach of that game and this one are two very different things. I imagine that Wind Wakers cell-shaded approach is less complicated to tackle and it's overall a brighter, less muddy looking game to begin with. The most barren thing you'll find graphically in Twilight Princess HD is the overworld. I can compare it to the likes of Shadow of the Colossus in the way that it mostly consists of flat grass textures. I think that it could have been done better on that front for sure. The textures themselves are great though: walls, cave inscriptions, brickwork on bridges and the like, even that flat grass texture I mentioned can look pretty nice when the sun shines on it as you're riding around.
    I've seen complaints about character models in other reviews as well yet I don't see it, they are pretty sharp and comparable to models in other HD remasters of games and reminded me of Kingdom Hearts 1.5./2.5 HD Remix style. The biggest blunder for this is that it's compared to Wind Waker and being called a shabby cash-grab for not looking greater than or equal to it.

    2. Speaking of cash, I myself (living in Ireland) paid €62 for this game in Argos with the Soundtrack and Amiibo. For me that's already more than worth it since if I go out right now and buy some garbage like Far Cry Primal (which I actually own god help me), it would cost €65 - 70 and I get nothing at all with it. On top of the fact I don't own the game and never finished it when I did have it years ago. It being worth it is based on more than just cost factor. If you never liked this game to begin with, then there's nothing new to it that will change your mind (unless you played the Wii version and hated the controls, you can play this with the Pro Controller).

    3. The gameplay is more important to me than aesthetic look and I'm having a blast playing through this game. One of my favourite things to pull off is landing the killing blow on an enemy & mashing the A button afterwards while idle to watch Link perform the awesome sword sheath. I haven't had any puzzle problems or issues collecting the tears or.. anything really? Maybe that's something to be said. The game is a little bit too easy if you play on normal mode. I'd almost prefer if you only had 3 hearts throughout because I'm never in danger, with every boss I get further and further away from danger. You can amp it up by playing on Hero Mode from the get-go (if you don't mind the mirrored version) or use the Ganondorf Amiibo so enemies do twice the damage. I don't really collect Amiibos though. The gamepad being what it is takes a backseat most of the time but it can be very useful to access your inventory and have the map always by your side. Playing with the Pro Controller 100% of the time myself I haven't had any hiccups and while you can use the gamepad to aim I haven't used it whatsoever.

    I really think it's a solid game overall and I'm glad I own it and have played it again now after so long. Not even the story had been spoiled to me since I'd never even watched a playthrough before. If you're in a similar situation as myself with the game I highly recommend picking it up. If you didn't like it, there's not much new to it unless your problem was hating motion controls in which case it's peachy now. It's the definitive way to play the game in my 'definitely subjective review you need not take as fact'.    … Expand
  30. Fijut
    Mar 8, 2016
    9
    After 4 days of playing, Twilight Princess HD, although still a brilliant game, may not be the perfect remake.

    I'm not sure where to begin, but it was a bit of a shock when i realised the original came out 10 years ago, did not think it had been that long. My experience playing it again, although enjoyable and still a brilliant game, i now come to see what some people mean when they    After 4 days of playing, Twilight Princess HD, although still a brilliant game, may not be the perfect remake.

    I'm not sure where to begin, but it was a bit of a shock when i realised the original came out 10 years ago, did not think it had been that long.

    My experience playing it again, although enjoyable and still a brilliant game, i now come to see what some people mean when they say its one of the worst games in the series. (key word is "series" here, although considered a poor ZELDA game by many, it easily beats many modern games today)

    I first played TP on the wii, and at the time i felt it was the best looking zelda game ever. The "realistic" art style as opposed to cell shading. I still think that is true.. for the time the game was made originally, regardless of the issues about it being released on the gamecube and wii at the same time.

    So this is where i have to admit as much as i like twilight princess, the HD version doesnt have the same impact as the original game. 10 years on, the game clearly shows its age. It's HD in the most literal sense - its running a port at a higher resolution. Yes, some of the main characters and elements have had their textures improved, but 99% of the game's models are the blocky polygons from the past.

    The game itself and the story is still classic, but i wonder if i would have found more enjoyment from just playing the wii version again instead. Motion control for me was never an issue in the original (except for the simplicity of the sword controls, which nintendo later got right in skyward sword) and, given that TP has by far the easiest boss fights in the series, playing the original with motion control may have been a better option for me. Playing TPHD with the gamepad has many advantages, but it makes the game even easier, it was clearly designed to be played with the wiimote.

    Some might say the reason i like TP so much is pure nostalgia, but in the end its a great game, i think some of the harder dungeons in the series, except for the bosses at the end of them. But of course, any amount of nostalgia and 10 year old memories of a game will cloud your view, until the high res remake clears it a bit. I played Ocarina of Time late last year, with an n64 set up on a 32 inch screen, and found that slightly more enjoyable than replaying twilight princess' HD version.

    Having said all that, i still loved it, which is why i ended up finishing it so quickly. Although it's not going to happen in Zelda Wii U, i still hope one day nintendo will once again make a zelda game with "realistic" graphics instead of cel shading. The darker storyline, like twilight princess' is also something i think is missing in other more modern zelda games. I wouldn't go as far to say other zelda games are "disneyfied" but there's definately an element of cheerfulness, when you compare something like skyward sword to twilight princess. The story and events of the desert area of twilight princess still put a chill down my spine. The twilight realm and it's inhabitants, although not explored enough, is easily one of the best elements of the zelda universe as a whole. The 2 world concept once again done right.

    Although considered by many to be a low point in the zelda series, I still think the story and concepts behind Twilight Princess make it one of the best in the series, even if nintendo could have polished the HD version a bit better.

    Oh, and Midna. Still best character ever.    … Expand
  31. lazdo
    Mar 19, 2016
    6
    Ten years later, it's pretty clear to see how TP is just kind of okay. While the HD remake has upped the texture resolution and improved the graphics, it doesn't fix the fact that this game's aesthetics are stuck in the middle 2000's, an era of games obsessed with bloom, blandness and the color brown.

    Second, while the dungeons are fantastic, the overworld is desolate and empty,    Ten years later, it's pretty clear to see how TP is just kind of okay. While the HD remake has upped the texture resolution and improved the graphics, it doesn't fix the fact that this game's aesthetics are stuck in the middle 2000's, an era of games obsessed with bloom, blandness and the color brown.

    Second, while the dungeons are fantastic, the overworld is desolate and empty, providing few things to collect and explore. This may have been acceptable eight years earlier with the rudimentary N64 Zeldas, but there's no excuse for a Wii launch title/late Gamecube title to have such a lifeless world.

    And finally, the story in this game is laughably bad. A large part of it is salvaged by the charisma of the main character, Midna, but the actual conflict is poorly written, underdeveloped and needlessly complicated.

    TP is a treat for gamers who have never played a Zelda game or for series fans who want a game full of OoT fanservice and coolness for the sake of coolness. But as a game standing on its own, ten years of distance has proved this game is just sort of okay.

    Giving it a 6 just based on how strong the dungeons are alone, but it would be more like a 3 or 4 without them.    … Expand
  32. samichsupernova
    Mar 11, 2016
    9
    Still a great game after all these years. I am one of those that considers this a real gem. Not the best in the franchise but it does have probably the best dungeons of any 3D Zelda, maybe tied with Majora's Mask. I admire this game a lot for its uniquely darker tone, wealth of atmosphere, epic/cinematic storytelling, and I love the variety of types of gameplay including mini-games inStill a great game after all these years. I am one of those that considers this a real gem. Not the best in the franchise but it does have probably the best dungeons of any 3D Zelda, maybe tied with Majora's Mask. I admire this game a lot for its uniquely darker tone, wealth of atmosphere, epic/cinematic storytelling, and I love the variety of types of gameplay including mini-games in between the big quests. I'm only taking one point off because of the missed opportunities here.

    For one, the menu isn't as good as the menu in Wind Waker HD. Some of the backgrounds and textures could have been redone better, though this is evident more in some places (Hyrule Field for instance) than in others, though the animation is still solid all around. I also don't think the new Amiibo cave adds all that much. Another missed opportunity - they didn't fix how easily Epona clips on her surroundings. After playing games like Red Dead Redemption and MGSV, Epona feels like a relic from a bygone period sometimes.

    This is not going to be a popular opinion but I miss the option to use a Wii Remote and Nunchuk to control the game. I mean, I definitely think I prefer the gamepad, but somehow it feels like something's missing without the waggle controls. I wish I could at least use the Wii Remote for fishing, but alas. It's gamepad or pro controller for this game.

    If it seems like this review has focused on the negatives, that's because I'm assuming you have played the game already. If you haven't, what are you waiting for?? Go pick it up NOW! Just be sure to use a guide to help speed you through the first 3-4 hours which are just a warm-up for what's ahead.

    Hero Mode right off the bat is great. Love the functionality of the Ganon Amiibo (double damage). I almost wish I had one because the game is still a bit easy for me after playing Bloodborne recently.

    If you're a big fan of the original "Twilight Princess", this is a no-brainer. Take the plunge! If you didn't enjoy "Twilight Princess" the first time around, I'd wait for a price drop. If price is not a factor, you might be surprised at how great of a game it still is, but you probably won't be too jazzed by the few changes and upgrades as compared to the job they did on Wind Waker HD.    … Expand
  33. ricklongo
    Jan 3, 2017
    8
    I never owned a Wii or a Gamecube, as both those consoles were released during an extended break I took from console gaming. So when I got the backwards compatible Wii U in 2013, as a huge Zelda fan, one of the first things I did was to get Wii's Twilight Princess. Halfway through the second dungeon, I gave up, as I simply couldn't stomach playing through a 3D Zelda with motion controls.I never owned a Wii or a Gamecube, as both those consoles were released during an extended break I took from console gaming. So when I got the backwards compatible Wii U in 2013, as a huge Zelda fan, one of the first things I did was to get Wii's Twilight Princess. Halfway through the second dungeon, I gave up, as I simply couldn't stomach playing through a 3D Zelda with motion controls. Twilight Princess HD, then, was a very welcome way for me to cover this particular hole in my Zelda backlog.

    The first thing you have to know about Twilight Princess is that it was supposed to be a 'back to basics' of sorts for 3D Zelda. After two entries that successfully strayed from the Ocarina of Time blueprint, Nintendo probably thought it was time to be less bold. The result is a game that doesn't offer a lot in terms of innovation in the gameplay loop. Thankfully, this allowed a razor-sharp focus for the game design, resulting in a thoroughly fun experience.

    Link starts his adventure by helping solve problems in his pastoral hometown, which offers some basis to a few of the game mechanics you'll come across later on. Soon enough, however, a strange portal rips reality apart, sending forth otherwordly, hostile beasts. As a result, all of the town youngsters are kidnapped, and Link ends up transformed into a wolf for trying to cross the portal. He's then immediately acquainted with a strange little creature called Midna, who goes on to serve as the title's gameplay companion (and is thankfully a vast improvement over Ocarina's Navi).

    Overall, the storytelling is pretty good. Midna is an interesting character with intentions that are less than clear initially, and it's nice to watch as her bond with Link unfolds through the game. The cast of NPCs are all the right kind of quirky (you know, classic Zelda), which also helps in regards to the numerous side quests they present.

    If there's one thing that actually stands out here, though, it's the dungeon design. I admit I've always been more of an overworld guy, meaning I usually prefer to explore the vast wilderness of Hyrule, and see dungeons as a fun diversion instead of a main gameplay focus. In Twilight Princess, however, the dungeons are so excellently designed that I found myself constantly yearning to find the next one (although yeah, the blandness of the overworld probably helps here, too). Two absolute standouts are the Goron Mines, with its extremely cool use of the iron boots, and the Yeti's Mansion, which has a strangely ominous atmosphere and has a progression theme that's unlike anything the series has ever done for a dungeon.

    TL;DR:
    As far as 3D Zelda games go, Twilight Princess might be the most formulaic of them all. Still, this is the Zelda formula we're talking about. Even if the game plays it mostly safe, it's still a compelling, expansive, extremely well-round-out adventure. And yes, it features some of the most impressive dungeon designs to ever grace the series. If, like me, you missed out the first time around, Twilight Princess HD is a great way to remedy that.

    Rating: 8.5    … Expand
  34. Alex2304
    Mar 13, 2016
    10
    I think is a great game I like the new features using the wii u game pad , like in wind waker HD its a beautiful game y always buy zelda games because the quality is perfect , between game cube , wii and wii u i think this is the best of all , i will enjoy this beautiful game
  35. NorwayGamer
    Mar 6, 2016
    10
    Finally, updated visuals to one of the best games ever made - and the best Zelda-adventure to date! The improved textures along with 1080p resolution makes this game look great, even with a simplistic art-style and more or less the same character models.

    If anyone haven't experienced this amazing adventure, you're in for a real treat. Not many games can boast 60+ hours of gameplay, and    Finally, updated visuals to one of the best games ever made - and the best Zelda-adventure to date! The improved textures along with 1080p resolution makes this game look great, even with a simplistic art-style and more or less the same character models.

    If anyone haven't experienced this amazing adventure, you're in for a real treat. Not many games can boast 60+ hours of gameplay, and not have a single boring second. This game is close to perfect in many ways. The pacing, the story, the characters, the tremendous scope of Hyrule, +++

    Highly, highly recommended !!    … Expand
  36. YakusokuNoJi
    Jul 20, 2023
    10
    This is in my opinion the best Zelda game that was ever made. People compare it to Ocarina of Time but Ocarina of Time by the end of the day is also just inspired by A Link to the Past. Also I have no problem with taking concepts that work and re-use them. For me Twilight Princess is pretty much better than Ocarina of Time everywhere, except for some interpretations of themes and theThis is in my opinion the best Zelda game that was ever made. People compare it to Ocarina of Time but Ocarina of Time by the end of the day is also just inspired by A Link to the Past. Also I have no problem with taking concepts that work and re-use them. For me Twilight Princess is pretty much better than Ocarina of Time everywhere, except for some interpretations of themes and the inclusion of characters maybe. Nevertheless, I like the artstyle way more, Midna is one fantastic character that helps the story of the game, especially as Twilight Princess is one of the more story-focused Zelda games and that is very important for me and the dungeons feel way more organic. I really like the idea of Link becoming a Wolf and the atmosphere that the game has. The final battle is excellent, especially the very last phase and for the Wii U version in particular I like the controls with the pad a lot. Also the HD graphics of course - the game looks great on Game Cube already but it is amazing what this 11 years old game looks like in the Wii U.

    I don't even want to talk too much about it anymore. It is just one of my most favourite games of all time and you should get it. Does it have its lengths? Sure. But those lengths never actually are a problem as much as it can be in other games, especially as you should not really be able to get lost and normally you are busy enough with a task that is still not long enough to really feel bored, even if it might be a bit repetitive. The only really sad aspect for me would be that a certain character is not included as much as I would like him to be.    … Expand
  37. fallouts
    Apr 25, 2016
    0
    This game was disappointing. The alternating modes make it very stop-start and repetitive. The worlds all feel walled in, caved in, or on pillars that prevent anything other than unidirectional motion. One reason to hate the game: constant advice and directions. No need to think on your own. The new additional items feel like cheat codes. ( I don't want to spoil anything) After 20 hoursThis game was disappointing. The alternating modes make it very stop-start and repetitive. The worlds all feel walled in, caved in, or on pillars that prevent anything other than unidirectional motion. One reason to hate the game: constant advice and directions. No need to think on your own. The new additional items feel like cheat codes. ( I don't want to spoil anything) After 20 hours in, I feel every hour as wasted, and regret for my purchase. I am proud I didn't waste my life long enough to finish the game.

    Nintendo is making a huge mistake with these gimmick amiibo's. It is ridiculous to take up more physical space in my house and cost; just to unlock content. Nintendo is really greedy for that: Sell people things they don't want, and if they don't buy them, take away parts of the game that were already programmed into their purchase. How can so many people give this 5 stars? My guess is they have more of their mind on their amiibo collection than problem solving.    … Expand
  38. Linkfan
    Apr 2, 2017
    0
    I thought the original versions sucked, but man this one sucks even more. I was hoping Nintendo had fixed at least some of the infinite flaws this game has, but they haven't! Hyrule field and the overworld is still empty, the boss battles are still too easy, the soundtrack still sucks, the AI is still stupid, and the wolf link sections are still unbearable. Zelda fans, do yourself a favourI thought the original versions sucked, but man this one sucks even more. I was hoping Nintendo had fixed at least some of the infinite flaws this game has, but they haven't! Hyrule field and the overworld is still empty, the boss battles are still too easy, the soundtrack still sucks, the AI is still stupid, and the wolf link sections are still unbearable. Zelda fans, do yourself a favour and skip this game.… Expand
  39. Mats2468
    Feb 25, 2017
    10
    If I'll be honest, Twilight Princess the third best game of all time. This game features unique adventure with Link and Midna. And not only that, Link can transform into a wolf...
  40. multiplat_gamer
    Mar 30, 2017
    10
    I have always loved Twilight Princess. The HD version could have been better, but even though I admit that Twilight Princess HD release trailer did not properly show it, Twilight Princess HD is a much bigger upgrade than The Wind Waker HD. Basically, all textures are new, from the grass of Hyrule to any painting in Snowpeak Ruins. The resolution boost is far more noticeable than in WindI have always loved Twilight Princess. The HD version could have been better, but even though I admit that Twilight Princess HD release trailer did not properly show it, Twilight Princess HD is a much bigger upgrade than The Wind Waker HD. Basically, all textures are new, from the grass of Hyrule to any painting in Snowpeak Ruins. The resolution boost is far more noticeable than in Wind Waker HD, because Twilight Princess is naturalistic and Wind Waker is toon. The game looks nicer and crisper than ever.

    I love Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, they both are absolutely wonderful games that no one in this world should miss, but I dare to say that Twilight Princess is the best The Legend of Zelda game ever, because:

    · It's absolutely full of the best features in the series,
    · the story is original and dark,
    · it doesn't seem to be continuously censoring itself,
    · it has a huge amount of varied things to do and places to visit,
    · it's never cheap backtracking unlike Skyward Sword,
    · it's not huge but shallow like Breath of the Wild,
    · The naturalistic visuals are the best in the series this far, specially in the HD version, and they fit best the nature settings of the series and the emphasis on making the player feeling an adventurer.
    · The dungeons are unique and really clever (feel more intelligent by not using any guide).
    · Midna is not a cheesy or annoying mentor (hello, Skyward Sword, Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks).
    · The combat has some tweaks and twists including additional techniques, but it's not unnecessary complex.
    · You can be Link, his wolf form, you can ride Epona or a Bullbo, you can fly hang off a Twilit Carrier Kargarok...
    · There are cool mini games and side quests.
    · The soundtrack includes great old songs plus some interesting new melodies.
    · It's not too similar to Ocarina of Time as some people say.

    The people who think Twilight Princess is ugly are people that don’t like its dark tone. Twilight Princess is an outstanding game that conveys better than any other Zelda game all its content and intentions. Twilight Princess is arguably the best game Nintendo has ever made.    … Expand
  41. 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
  42. VonSeux
    May 27, 2016
    10
    Damm, I'm playing this again after 8 years and the game is even better than I remember, the pacing ,the sense of character development, how you learn new skills, new gameplay dynamics non-stop. On a point most games already feel stale and repetitive, Twilight Princess is yet changing gears. This HD release is not groundbreaking but I'm actually glad they didn't touch it too much... itsDamm, I'm playing this again after 8 years and the game is even better than I remember, the pacing ,the sense of character development, how you learn new skills, new gameplay dynamics non-stop. On a point most games already feel stale and repetitive, Twilight Princess is yet changing gears. This HD release is not groundbreaking but I'm actually glad they didn't touch it too much... its pure bliss.… Expand
  43. fusion_13
    Apr 21, 2016
    9
    This is my first time with The Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess so I'll be reviewing it as its own game not a HD remaster.

    I thought that this was a fantastic game, the dungeons are great beside a one or two, the combat feels just like any other 3D zelda game which is great, the story is good and grips you from the start. Although i did find some parts to be quite tedious and annoying,    This is my first time with The Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess so I'll be reviewing it as its own game not a HD remaster.

    I thought that this was a fantastic game, the dungeons are great beside a one or two, the combat feels just like any other 3D zelda game which is great, the story is good and grips you from the start. Although i did find some parts to be quite tedious and annoying, specifically fetch quests and hyrule field does feel quite empty.

    The wolf parts of the game are great and i love the combat part of it, also how the overall game changes whether you are Link or Wolf link. Midna is also a great companion. The game does seem quite dull and colorless at times, i wonder what it would have been like on the GC version.

    Overall a great game, in my opinion it seems like a good entry game to anyone who is new to the Zelda series.    … Expand
  44. joaopontesvaz
    Nov 2, 2016
    9
    Graphics: 10 Sound: 9.5 Gameplay: 9.2 Fun/Story: 9.2

    The real Ocarina of Time spiritual sucessor. Although its undeniable quality it seemed a little overdue. Perhaps the release to Gamecube and Wii has harmed it to obtain an usual 10 of Zelda games. Even so it´s a very beautiful experience.
  45. chesaro
    Apr 13, 2018
    8
    I am pretty shocked with the low quality of this zelda game, the controls, the camera, the animations, i don't know if the people in charge of the remaster are the responsible or the original developers, but this feels so out of the line, every zelda game has great controls and camera, but whatever they did on this one, well, i hope someone was fired to be honest.
  46. vegitojt
    Apr 12, 2016
    8
    If you liked TW for the GC or the Wii, you will like this, is the same game but it looks better, that's all. If you haven't played the game, this is the best version you can play
  47. Psychopomp
    Mar 25, 2020
    5
    Seriously was an ok Zelda game until the ridiculously terrible escort mission with the garbage control of the horse started. Way to ruin a game, I just can’t believe how stupid the programmers are. You people should be ashamed of yourselves.
  48. LoneWolfSones
    Mar 21, 2016
    8
    Twilight Princess is among my favorite Zelda games. To say that the original hadn't aged well would be quite the understatement. Make no mistake that this is not a full on remake. You are still seeing the original character models and geometry with a fresh coat of paint. This is especially apparent when looking at Wolf Link. His paws still lack definition.

    Some of the original game's    Twilight Princess is among my favorite Zelda games. To say that the original hadn't aged well would be quite the understatement. Make no mistake that this is not a full on remake. You are still seeing the original character models and geometry with a fresh coat of paint. This is especially apparent when looking at Wolf Link. His paws still lack definition.

    Some of the original game's issues still remain but that is more due to the limitation of the hardware at the time. Hyrule Field feels a bit barren compared to more contemporary games. Going from place to place generally doesn't feel too exciting. Like MGSV's world, the game is at its best once you get to those dungeons and points of interest. Twilight Princess is a huge game which can easily take over 100 hours to find every piece of heart (5 per container), bug, etc. The dungeons are among the best in the series and boast some incredible boss fights even if they are a bit on the easy side. If you are looking for a greater challenge however? The Wolf Link Amiibo opens up an additional cave of trials. The Ganondorf amiibo unlocks double the damage. The game also allows you to play on Hero mode from the beginning.

    The most immediate benefit of this remake is the added detail and texture work on the character models. Link and Zelda's clothes have a noticeable cloth weave pattern. The enhanced detail really pops though it makes me wish the same attention had been paid to other areas. Wolf Link's fur still seems a bit flat. As I stated earlier his feet also lack definition. The other long standing criticism is that the game's first hour is tedious. It does set up Link's relationship with some of the characters and makes it a bit of a more personal tale.

    Further improvements include easier inventory management (courtesy of the gamepad), A reduction in the number of tears of twilight needed. Like them or hate them, motion controls have been removed for this outing. (I actually enjoyed them). One thing also struck me during my first few hours. Epona is actually pretty clunky in the way she controls. I couldn't remember her being this unwieldy in the original. I also occasionally got stuck on odd bits of geometry.

    For those who haven't played Twilight Princess this is a fantastic way to spend your time leading up to the release of Zelda U. Midna is the best companion in the series. Twilight Princess is a darker story as Zelda games go, but perhaps not as dark as Majora's Mask.

    In the end Twilight Princess HD is an excellent HD remaster with a few minor annoyances. However they never ultimately detract from what is an otherwise game.    … Expand
  49. takoDGO
    Apr 14, 2016
    10
    bueno este zelda es mi favorito desde que salio en gamecube y wii tengo las 2 verciones anteriores y ahora esta que se mira mucho mejor y no me cansare de comprar todas las versiones que salgan en el futuro!!! saludos!!
  50. UltraTektite
    May 27, 2016
    7
    Twilight Princess was a fantastic game back in the day- and it still is. But this port definitely leaves something to be desired. Nintendo didn't really do much to improve the graphics, so the game's age really shows. Also, many of the issues in the original game are still present (eg: No way to change from day to night). Also, the fact that you need an amiibo to access some of the onlyTwilight Princess was a fantastic game back in the day- and it still is. But this port definitely leaves something to be desired. Nintendo didn't really do much to improve the graphics, so the game's age really shows. Also, many of the issues in the original game are still present (eg: No way to change from day to night). Also, the fact that you need an amiibo to access some of the only new content is pretty trashy. All in all, Twilight Princess is still great, but it's old, and the lack of refinement in TP HD makes it a very lackluster port, that doesn't really look like a Wii U game.… Expand
  51. Pejelo
    Mar 29, 2016
    8
    (8.9) [GAME] The history of the game it's very nice, characters, places, enemies are good, I can't wait for finish it.
    [REMASTERED] Looks very nice on 1080p and textures are more notable details on places, BUT, It is just remarkable change.
    I love this game, I LOVE IT!!!
    [original: 8.9. Remastered 8.9.70].
  52. o_rfilho
    Jul 14, 2016
    9
    Great game, enjoyed playing thru. Yes its long the beginning part but when you reach on the open part that's where the game shine. Its a must for those who didn't play on the wii or game cube and its a must for WIi U owners great graphics great game
  53. livinghero
    Apr 1, 2016
    8
    Twilight Princess is an amazing game, granted it's not the best remaster out there but the game is still amazing and this version is definitely the best way to play it. maybe the 60 usd price tag is a bit too much but the quality of the game is, without question, excellent.
  54. Locke_VI
    Dec 27, 2016
    6
    A fantastic game in every way but one, and that one issue nearly ruins the entire thing: Every single battle fought on horseback is a rage inducing nightmare because the controls for Epona are so poor that I struggle to think of any other experience as awful from any other first party Nintendo game ever released. Add in awkward aiming with the bow and boomerang while riding Epona, andA fantastic game in every way but one, and that one issue nearly ruins the entire thing: Every single battle fought on horseback is a rage inducing nightmare because the controls for Epona are so poor that I struggle to think of any other experience as awful from any other first party Nintendo game ever released. Add in awkward aiming with the bow and boomerang while riding Epona, and this game is at times an exercise in pure frustration. Poor control schemes should never be used to create artificial difficulty.… Expand
  55. howlingwind
    Mar 25, 2016
    10
    Twilight Princess is an amazing game, granted it's not the best remaster out there but the game is still amazing and this version is definitely the best way to play it. maybe the 60 usd price tag is a bit too much but the quality of the game is, without question, excellent.
  56. Benhume
    May 4, 2016
    9
    Just halfway this game and glad i got this HD remake to just be able to relive this awesome game again! Puzzles are amazing. makes you think about what a shame it is to play these kind of games only once when they come out. Also made me realize once again that gaming is not about graphics, i don't even recall how "bad" (?) the game must have looked before..
  57. JWMG
    May 5, 2016
    10
    Everything that was great about the original is just made better here. This looks better, it plays better they fixed things that did need fixing. One of my personal favorites.
  58. AmoNintendo
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Zeldaaaaaaaa El mejor juego de Todo los Tiempos ..........................................................................................................................................................zelda u zelda u zelda u
    zelda u zelda u zelda u zelda u zelda u    … Expand
  59. fuky
    Apr 12, 2016
    8
    Zelda twilight princes is one of my favorite Zelda games, It has a good story Midna is a great companion and has cool dungeons. I would rate it higher, but even with the HD treatment the game still looks dated.
  60. denzelPG
    Apr 13, 2016
    10
    This Game is F****** OSOM. It is a remastered so the changes are not too big, but the Videogame is amazing. you must play this game.
    I LOVE THE LEGEND OF ZELDA
  61. DartV1cious
    Apr 14, 2016
    9
    Excelente port de un juego que salio hace 10 años, si eres fan de TLOZ y nunca jugaste Twinlight princess no debes dejar pasarlo, muy recomendado. :)
  62. gingetsu
    Apr 20, 2016
    7
    a great title of the saga of zelda with a soundtrack attack but please stop making copies and copies of exelentes games that are deteriorating focus on creating something new really exploit the true value of the wii u is sinseramente very sad what nintendo going to do with this console
  63. Nanaki989
    Apr 20, 2016
    8
    A fun remakes of an innovative classic. Though not as good as some of the harder hitting flagship games of the series. This game is still worth a play through. If this is something you missed in the transitional phase of GameCube to Wii era, or if you had the game and are looking for a replay it is well worth the money. It comes with a really sharp looking Amiibo of Wolf Link and MidnaA fun remakes of an innovative classic. Though not as good as some of the harder hitting flagship games of the series. This game is still worth a play through. If this is something you missed in the transitional phase of GameCube to Wii era, or if you had the game and are looking for a replay it is well worth the money. It comes with a really sharp looking Amiibo of Wolf Link and Midna which is shelf worthy in detail.

    The game itself looks much nicer, but I am not sure HD properly describes it, it's not really remade more like it's polished. Unlike its predecessors, Twilight Princess leaves a lot to be desired with character depth, Midna's story is an interesting one but takes quite a long while to develop. It lacks engaging side characters, and the story's pacing is a little off. Unlike Majora's Mask and Ocarina of Time, I find it hard to connect to anyone.

    It very much feels like the blueprint of Skyward Sword, very challenging puzzles, some of which leave you so frustrated you need to take a breather and tackle them again after a little while. The dungeons are where this game shines, it has some of the most memorable ones to date. Up there with the desert temple of OoT. The clever weapon mechanics breathe fresh air into boss battles, and the game does an excellent job of using more than just the weapon earned in the dungeon to defeat a boss. This is nice, sometimes throwing a bomb into the mouth of a boss in the fire dungeon temple isn't the only way to go.

    Overall, it has been a satisfying romp through a solid Zelda game, and my 5 year old has enjoyed the journey with me for the first time. I strongly recommend picking up this title for the Wii U.    … Expand
  64. UsrnameRay
    Apr 22, 2016
    10
    Let me begin by saying: though Twilight Princess is far from my favorite Zelda game- it is amazing nonetheless. Upon its reveal, i was skeptical, seeing the non aparent graphical changes and all. Yet upon playing this game on wii u- it felt both like a breath of fresh air and a new experience. with updated features and visuals, this game shines yet again. Though the visual improvements areLet me begin by saying: though Twilight Princess is far from my favorite Zelda game- it is amazing nonetheless. Upon its reveal, i was skeptical, seeing the non aparent graphical changes and all. Yet upon playing this game on wii u- it felt both like a breath of fresh air and a new experience. with updated features and visuals, this game shines yet again. Though the visual improvements are not immediately apparent, like wind waker HD's were, the amazing clarity and detail put into each texture can not go unnoticed. (though the models remain largely untouched) As for gameplay, it is pretty much just as it was, with added improvements and command shortcuts thanks to the wii u gamepad. over all, this was a fantastic experience and a perfect blend of nostalgia and that new- game feel.… Expand
  65. Rocketman64
    May 13, 2016
    6
    When this game came out, it was the first Zelda game I had ever played. Because of this I ended wondering for years what was so special about the series until I played Wind Waker. This game is by no means bad, but it just a good game and nothing more. The dungeons are fun but some of the "puzzles" don't really qualify as such, and the combat is kind of boring because this game is way toWhen this game came out, it was the first Zelda game I had ever played. Because of this I ended wondering for years what was so special about the series until I played Wind Waker. This game is by no means bad, but it just a good game and nothing more. The dungeons are fun but some of the "puzzles" don't really qualify as such, and the combat is kind of boring because this game is way to easy. The game looks a lot better as the remake decided to make the game brighter as the original was a times almost non visible due to how dark it was. This game is worth playing and is good, just nothing special and not the best the Zelda games have to offer.… Expand
  66. AdryFenix
    May 22, 2016
    10
    No puedo puntuar con menos nota un videojuego que voy camino de pasarme dos veces en 3 meses, un remake/remaster como quieran llamarlo, excepcional, los gráficos alcanzan el máximo nivel que podían alcanzar teniendo en cuenta que hablamos de texturas que tienen 10 años...el uso del gamepad le aporta frescura, no es una revolución de remake o remaster, pero la suma de detalles mejores queNo puedo puntuar con menos nota un videojuego que voy camino de pasarme dos veces en 3 meses, un remake/remaster como quieran llamarlo, excepcional, los gráficos alcanzan el máximo nivel que podían alcanzar teniendo en cuenta que hablamos de texturas que tienen 10 años...el uso del gamepad le aporta frescura, no es una revolución de remake o remaster, pero la suma de detalles mejores que aporta en WiiU con el magnifico aspecto visual y la calidad que ya atesoraba hacen una combinación mucho más que digna de la nota que le pongo. Larga vida a Link… Expand
  67. dopamingamer
    Jun 4, 2016
    10
    Still my favourite game. Now its more difficult with the hero-mode and the ganondorf-amiibo. And with the wolflink-amiibo it`s a challenge for hardcore-gamers.
  68. DreadedPixie126
    Jun 23, 2016
    5
    Twilight Princess is undoubtedly one of the best Zelda games ever made and imo provides the best story in the series and has come the closes to recreating the magic of Ocarina of Time, however I was disappointing by its relative ease to complete and lack of things to do outside the games main story! If I was reviewing simply the game itself it would easily get an 9/10, so why the low scoreTwilight Princess is undoubtedly one of the best Zelda games ever made and imo provides the best story in the series and has come the closes to recreating the magic of Ocarina of Time, however I was disappointing by its relative ease to complete and lack of things to do outside the games main story! If I was reviewing simply the game itself it would easily get an 9/10, so why the low score here then, well unfortunately this so called "remaster" is a rather pathetic and lazy attempt from Nintendo, rather than remodel the game to give it a current look, Nintendo have left the game looking really ruff and jagged around the edges, this game is little more than a texture update. Shame on you Nintendo, TP deserved better!… Expand
  69. ManWhitNoName
    Oct 17, 2016
    10
    Twilight Princess es un muy buen juego, aun así este Remaster no le hace justicia, para ser sincero la primera vez que se presento pensé que se trataba del juego original y cuando en el logo colocaron el "HD" me dije a mi mismo ¿En serio es un Remaster? pues no notaba la diferencia.
    Cuando lo coloque en mi tv 1080p si que se veía mejor, a diferencia de como lucia en el trailer pero aun    Twilight Princess es un muy buen juego, aun así este Remaster no le hace justicia, para ser sincero la primera vez que se presento pensé que se trataba del juego original y cuando en el logo colocaron el "HD" me dije a mi mismo ¿En serio es un Remaster? pues no notaba la diferencia.
    Cuando lo coloque en mi tv 1080p si que se veía mejor, a diferencia de como lucia en el trailer pero aun asi no es comparable como por ejemplo Wind Waker HD pues aunque es un juego de hace 2 generaciones luce muy bien, respeto el trabajo de Tantalus al redibujar las texturas pero supongo que falto trabajo.
    Lo que si me saca de onda es que la tasa de Frames por segundo es incluso mas baja que la de Game Cube ¿Por que? Yo se que Wii U no es poderosa pero estoy seguro de que lo puede reproducir a 60 fps, algo que no me gusto nada es la cámara debido a que es muy tosca y en ocasiones tiembla, pero lo que definitivamente esta sin acabar es el modo off tv, pues tiene gravisimas caídas en la tasa de Frames.
    El punto definitivo es ¿Un amiibo justifica los 60 dolares que cuesta el juego?    … Expand
  70. TheZeldaGeek
    Jul 15, 2016
    10
    This game is a masterpiece and completely blew my breath away. At first, I wasn't interested in twilight princess. Long story short, i heard that it was just giving the fans what they want (A gritty and realistic zelda game)after wind waker, and having it be a wind waker apology (even though they were apologizing for trying something new and creative) really turned me off. Then I playedThis game is a masterpiece and completely blew my breath away. At first, I wasn't interested in twilight princess. Long story short, i heard that it was just giving the fans what they want (A gritty and realistic zelda game)after wind waker, and having it be a wind waker apology (even though they were apologizing for trying something new and creative) really turned me off. Then I played the game, and it is both my 3rd favorite zelda game, and 3rd favorite game in general. The story is amazing, filled with memorable moments. The gameplay combat wise is my second favorite in the series (skyward sword being 1st), the dungeons are fun and challenging, with bosses that are just a blast.The graphics and presentation (while not as timeless and artsy as the wind waker) are truely beautiful, especially with the hd face lift. Watching the sunset in hyrule field is truely breathtaking. The sound track is classic. The character development is inspiring. And the controls are nearly perfect. Being able to switch items on the fly without pausing using the wii u gamepad is seemless and intuitive. I don't want to spoil too much, but it has one of my favorite final levels and bosses in any video game. My only complaint is how they completely stripped out the motion controls. I was a fan of skyward swords wii motion plus combat, so adding wii motion plus functionality as an option would make the combat even more fun. Or even just using the same control setup from the original wii version (but only as an option, as a selectable controller when starting up your game and resuming the save file, with still allowing you to chose the wii u game pad or pro controller) as i'm kind of tempted to try the original wii version just to see what they were like. Either way, this game is still a masterpiece, and if you are a zelda fan, loved ocarina of time, or just enjoy video games in general, i can not recomend this game enough.… Expand
  71. el_Ithur
    Jul 31, 2016
    8
    Buena versión del juego, lamentablemente para los puristas en el hero mode link es diestro como la versión de wii, pero es una muy buena alternativa para aquellos que no tienen un buen televisor CTR y quieren volver a jugar este juego en un LED.
  72. pitchy
    Aug 1, 2016
    8
    Having owned a Wii U now for a few years now, and seeing as we're still awaiting the newest game of the series, I bought this to see how the series is doing after all the years...the last time I'd played a Zelda game was when Ocarina of Time was released on the N64!
    So far, I've enjoyed playing through the story (not in any rush to complete it) and has certainly kept me entertained for a    Having owned a Wii U now for a few years now, and seeing as we're still awaiting the newest game of the series, I bought this to see how the series is doing after all the years...the last time I'd played a Zelda game was when Ocarina of Time was released on the N64!
    So far, I've enjoyed playing through the story (not in any rush to complete it) and has certainly kept me entertained for a couple of hours at a time before needing to do errands in the real world! This has been a gentle reminder how good the series has been and not to be underestimated against other franchises that exist today. I believe the Wii U version makes great use of the gamepad screen for maps (so you can remove the mini map from the main screen so its less cluttered) and sorting out items on the fly (although a little more fiddly for combining item combos). Combat system is alright and the general story is good too
    There has been the odd frame glitch/drop out here and there and the game has crashed twice on me as well. Whether updates will fix these bugs we'll have to see but it doesn't wreck the experience of the game...well the crashing might but hasn't happen at a point where I haven't saved!
    If you haven't played the Wii/gamecube version of this game (like I haven't) then this will help fill the void for the time being! Whether it'll have any replay value is yet to be decided.    … Expand
  73. Euan
    Mar 13, 2017
    9
    Great game with a great world. It looks okay not the best. it is enjoyable to play though and has great personality. I wish the character had schedules like in botw or in majoras mask
  74. darkzaga
    Mar 31, 2017
    10
    Este para mi es el mejor juego de la saga. la historia es muy linda... el final es épico... me siento muy fanboy diciéndolo así pero los que lo jueguen me entenderán. Dzaga
  75. carlvazq_
    Mar 30, 2017
    9
    As a remaster it is not as good as it should be, but as a game is just one of the best of Wii U and The Legend of Zelda Saga. Best soundtrack ever with a really interesting world to discover.
  76. ooo77
    Jul 10, 2017
    10
    The best version of the second best Zelda game of all time (OoT 3D still holds that spot) this is the game where they have perfected the Zelda formula and have given us the best looking Zelda game of all time (style > substance) the gameplay is perfect since you don't have to use stupid motion controls
  77. BoyEx7490et
    May 27, 2021
    10
    The Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess one of my favorite Zelda title's in the Zelda franchise tho a Link to the Past is my Number one Game Twilight Princess is either my Second or third favorite in the Series Franchise aside from the Awsomeness that is The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild still tho Twilight Princess is a great Platformer and great Storytelling in the Zelda story timeline.
  78. BluesBrothers
    Jul 25, 2017
    8
    The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD is a great remaster of the Gamecube/Wii game and immerses you into an epic story with a dark atmosphere and lovable characters. The story can get a bit confusing, but it's like a really messy burger, and once you can fit your mouth around it, it's delicious. Zant is a cunning villain, and Midna is the best Zelda companion to date. The graphics areThe Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD is a great remaster of the Gamecube/Wii game and immerses you into an epic story with a dark atmosphere and lovable characters. The story can get a bit confusing, but it's like a really messy burger, and once you can fit your mouth around it, it's delicious. Zant is a cunning villain, and Midna is the best Zelda companion to date. The graphics are a major step-up from the other versions, but it tries to make the atmosphere so gloomy that it can sometimes be tough to see your surroundings. The dungeons give you a great level of challenge this time around, and are probably the best in the series and the optional combat mechanics are really fun to learn. Hyrule is really huge this time around, and while they tried to fix the problem of it being completely empty other than monsters, adding stamp collecting wasn't the way to go. Checking out all of the different side-quests are a fun activity as well. Overall, this game is a must have for WiiU owners and Zelda fans alike.… Expand
  79. XV_
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    Back in the day when this game came out, I was actively disliking it for being serious and dark, the fact that it was made for fans that didn't like Wind Waker bothered me a lot (since I loved that game), it felt like an unfair apology. In reality, I liked it more than I could admit at the time but in my teenage mind it was "far behind other Zeldas". 14 years later what started as aBack in the day when this game came out, I was actively disliking it for being serious and dark, the fact that it was made for fans that didn't like Wind Waker bothered me a lot (since I loved that game), it felt like an unfair apology. In reality, I liked it more than I could admit at the time but in my teenage mind it was "far behind other Zeldas". 14 years later what started as a cleaning backlog game ended in a wonderful rediscovery journey.

    Twilight Princess presents a story more in lines like Majora's Mask or A Link to the Past, it is darker and it touches more serious themes than other Zeldas, is not that is a grim game but I liked quite a lot how they put stuff like revenge, inequality, privilege, etc., into it, they didn't go full-on with them but at least they question things that in other Zelda games where took for granted. I won't say that TP was ahead of its time however I can say that narratively is more in tune with our current discussions as in 2020.

    One of the main differentiators from other Zelda games is its art direction, which I have mixed feelings with it, it goes pretty well with the dark atmosphere and tone of the game but some character designs or more specifically the 3d models and textures didn't translate that well, It's not that the art direction is that bad, but for every amazingly designed character like Midna (your companion in this game for those unfamiliar) you have a generic fantasy looking enemy, pretty hit or miss. Speaking of Midna, she's definitely a top tier character in the franchise, she really grew on me the more time I spend with her, plot and gameplaywise, the other characters are great too, some of them can be a little annoying at first, as the kids from the first village, but as the story unfolds, every single one of them have at least one good moment.

    One thing worthy of note is that this HD remaster has Hero mode (hard mode) from the start, on which enemies do double damage and they don't drop hearts, I believe this is the definitive mode to play TP since the normal mode is extremely easy, and it gives an extra layer to the combat which is not that bad but is pretty basic. As for the gameplay and maybe the one thing that surprised me the most was the variability of everything, mechanics, boss fights, progression, etc. Unlike Wind Waker which is for better or worse a simple game in everything, in contrast, Twilight Princess is complex (for better or worse) in a lot of its mechanics, dungeons are massive and have exclusive mechanics alongside the item you acquire there, for instance in the first dungeon you will have the boomerang mechanic but also a second mechanic with some characters you'll find there, it adds a lot, the problem is that in some occasions this also translates as not so clear puzzles, poor navigation and backtracking and so on, but at least they try to make it more interesting.

    Another great thing is the music and its sound design, most of the tunes have this dreamy feeling and are also memorable and catchy, they capture perfectly the tone of the game and yet they sound like they belong not only in the Zelda franchise but specifically in the TP universe, it might as well contain my favorite Zelda songs, remixed or original.

    Speaking of rhythm, the game progression and the story have an incredible flow, the only instance on which I wasn't thrilled to play were those parts that you need to collect "light bugs" to free an area, they were annoying, not fun and at times unintuitive, they break my immersion a lot, at least you have to do this only 3 times so it's not that bad I think, other than this everything unfolds naturally and beautifully. It also has these interlude segments in-between dungeons on which you will be required to do certain things to advance the story, they're different, fun, and memorable, this kind of stuff is part of the Zelda series but here doesn't feel formulaic neither repetitive.

    So what's not to like about this game? In summary not that much, my biggest problem might be the combat, it is dully simple even when the game tries to make the illusion that is complex via the skills you will learn but hardly use through the game, enemies don't require much strategy and on the other hand, the boss fights are fun and creative, they also have a second phase when things get a little mixed and add some challenge or variety to the fight, nevertheless, they're way too easy.

    I wasn't expecting to revisit this game and liked it so much, even loving it, maybe graphically it didn't age that well like the timeless Wind Waker or even the divisive Skyward Sword, and it has some issues that in the great scheme of things are minuscule, but aside from that the game has a lot of heart, it's fun and rewarding, the story and its characters are memorable and if you're into collecting things this game has a lot of variety in that regard, if you're a veteran or a newcomer to the series please check it out.    … Expand
  80. NintenNerd
    Oct 8, 2018
    8
    The original Twilight Princess on the GameCube amazingly preserved what made Ocarina of Time great, fixed what was wrong and made a few progressive strides. Without revolutionizing the series, Twilight Princess pushed it forward, and to this day, Zelda games can't seem to find the middle ground Twilight Princess hit so well between innovation and great gameplay.

    On the other hand, with    The original Twilight Princess on the GameCube amazingly preserved what made Ocarina of Time great, fixed what was wrong and made a few progressive strides. Without revolutionizing the series, Twilight Princess pushed it forward, and to this day, Zelda games can't seem to find the middle ground Twilight Princess hit so well between innovation and great gameplay.

    On the other hand, with this being on the Wii U, one might have had a realistic expectation of a surreal overhaul of the graphics and some sprawling new content and pacing fixes. Instead, this feels like a very barebones effort to celebrate a ten-year-old GameCube game. Sure, the textures look better, but not nearly on par with what the Wii U is fully capable of. The new "dungeon" is just another Cave of Ordeals, and the prize is pitiful. Amiibo support is woefully underutilized, and there's just not enough substantial new content for returning players to find a reason to visit, not even a spruced-up soundtrack. If you haven't played Twilight Princess before, this version still preserves everything amazing about the original almost to a fault and features satisfying horseback riding, some truly jaw-dropping moments and the best side character the Zelda series has seen so far.    … Expand
  81. hirschlord
    Mar 16, 2019
    7
    i did abort it in half , its not that funny as the older zelda games ..
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  82. Azantii
    Apr 24, 2019
    10
    First off - the fact that this remaster manages to have a LOWER rating than the original is PURE FALSIFICATION. The review section here is mostly those who are rating 8's due to how little was added to the remaster, however, I am rating the game AS A WHOLE.

    Check out my full review of Twilight Princess over at the GameCube version! This review covers what's been changed. This remake    First off - the fact that this remaster manages to have a LOWER rating than the original is PURE FALSIFICATION. The review section here is mostly those who are rating 8's due to how little was added to the remaster, however, I am rating the game AS A WHOLE.

    Check out my full review of Twilight Princess over at the GameCube version! This review covers what's been changed.

    This remake gives Twilight Princess a much-needed fresh coat of modern paint and adds some bonus functionality. As a remake, it's alright, but the game as a whole is much improved. Visuals are retextured and bloom is reduced, leaving the style up to personal opinion. Human -> Wolf switching is streamlined and the Wii U touchscreen menus are a gift. The Wolf Link amiibo, who comes with the physical edition, brings the Cave of Ordeals, which expands on Wolf Link's capablities - or, rather, gives you the chance to use them. The Tears of Light are reduced in number (thank Hylia), the Poe Lantern improves the Poe Hunt a fair bit, and other amiibo functionality (despite being physical, limited run DLC) is inconsequential. Except for Ganondorf, who (when doubled with the VERY NECESSARY Hero Mode) brings a real challenge. While Twilight Princess still has flaws, it has improved in some big ways. I've rated it as 10 since I'm rounding up from a 9.5.    … Expand
  83. Shadowowlf
    Jan 12, 2021
    10
    IT IS ONE OF THE BEST GAMES I HAVE EVER PLAYED! I love this game so much! I've played it at least 20 times and it still holds up today! I do have some critics for it but the game is too fun and enjoyable to really hurt the game. Play this game if you haven't already. It's amazing.
  84. blover
    Mar 19, 2020
    3
    I know that many people consider this game to be a masterpiece, but after Wind Waker I was just unpleasant to play Twilight Princess.Boring start, unpleasant character and world design, dull music
  85. Pierlink_Cloud
    Dec 12, 2019
    10
    A Masterpiece. Metacritic should give the Must-Play bagde to this version too.
    The original game was extremely beautiful and this remaster works as the Wii or GC version.
    The graphics are visually perfect, the music is always awesome. The Wii U Game-pad functions are implemented very well. I had fun replaying this game again. Absolutely perfect
  86. Za_Uvek
    May 4, 2020
    7
    More of the same Zelda formula, but with a bit of a twist. The ability to play as a puppy is always a nice little gimmick in a game, along with a mirrored shadow world to experience.

    The story is actually pretty good in this one, surrounded with a bit more mystery rather than a clear cut 'go rescue the princess' plot. But mostly follows the same steps as other Zelda games. Never the    More of the same Zelda formula, but with a bit of a twist. The ability to play as a puppy is always a nice little gimmick in a game, along with a mirrored shadow world to experience.

    The story is actually pretty good in this one, surrounded with a bit more mystery rather than a clear cut 'go rescue the princess' plot. But mostly follows the same steps as other Zelda games. Never the less, there is plenty of content to discover if you do a bit of exploring.

    The game play is a little bit more fine tuned than the last few 3d predecessors, but clunky as always. Platforming in the 3d Zelda games suck, but the combat is as fun as ever, even when you get to be a dog.
    The Wii U version (just like most Wii U games) does come with the added advantage of the screen on the controller. This made the game a lot more enjoyable as the player is given easy access to the maps and inventory screen. Really saves you from having to stop and start to equip an item or check your location.

    Overall, there's a lot of fun to be had for Zelda fans, I've played every version and this one is the best. But might be a little slow for most action RPG enthusiasts. Thumbs up from here still!    … Expand
  87. Melon_man
    Aug 2, 2021
    9
    Great game but if I play roll goal one more time I think I might jump off a bridge
  88. CrispCicada
    May 28, 2020
    9
    The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is an amazing game that still holds up. There's a load of emotion in this game and I love the characters. Midna is one of my favorite video game characters in general. Graphically, this game looks great. I love the grittier, darker Legend of Zelda. Gameplay-wise, I thought this game was amazing. This game's dungeons are easily some of the best in theThe Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is an amazing game that still holds up. There's a load of emotion in this game and I love the characters. Midna is one of my favorite video game characters in general. Graphically, this game looks great. I love the grittier, darker Legend of Zelda. Gameplay-wise, I thought this game was amazing. This game's dungeons are easily some of the best in the series. I also love this game's combat. Link controls well in this game, and the game hasn't bugged one in my whole playthrough. In conclusion, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is one of the best 3D Zelda games and is certainly worth a playthrough if you're a fan of the series. Have a lovely day/night, folks!… Expand
  89. p_ulisses
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    I was never into the TLOZ franchise before I played this game. Took me a while to adapt to the game mechanics, since this type of gameplay was kinda new to me. But I was quickly attached to how the game works, to the challenges, to the battles and the characters of course. And the giant world to explore with tons of bonus content. The history in some points freaked me out, but it made meI was never into the TLOZ franchise before I played this game. Took me a while to adapt to the game mechanics, since this type of gameplay was kinda new to me. But I was quickly attached to how the game works, to the challenges, to the battles and the characters of course. And the giant world to explore with tons of bonus content. The history in some points freaked me out, but it made me like it even more. The only thing I didn't enjoy that much is that Wolf Link is very "basic" in his abilities. I haven't read much about the franchise, but they say that this game's Ganondorf is terrible, but since I'm a ignorant with TLOZ, can't argue with that.… Expand
  90. alxs621
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    The strongest and most personal tale ever told by the Zelda franchise, in its most appealing audiovisual form yet.
  91. harklept
    Jul 12, 2020
    8
    An excellent HD remaster for those new to the series or the game itself. With new functions added and with the use of the console's gamepad, make the game easily enjoyable. Easily the best story and game from the classic Zelda format. Unfortunately, a better HD remaster would have been appreciated, such as reduced bloom, a higher polygon count for certain models, or even better a reworkingAn excellent HD remaster for those new to the series or the game itself. With new functions added and with the use of the console's gamepad, make the game easily enjoyable. Easily the best story and game from the classic Zelda format. Unfortunately, a better HD remaster would have been appreciated, such as reduced bloom, a higher polygon count for certain models, or even better a reworking of the music. All of those suggestions could be put on a larger disc format that the Wii U uses. Points are also removed due to a certain game areas being locked off due to certain Amiibo functionality, which is the Cave of Shadows dungeon. A great remaster for a game console with little 3rd party support.

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  92. FindersFees
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    One of my favorites in the series, only thing holding it back from a 10 is the wolf segments.
  93. Frost_Cube
    Sep 9, 2021
    9
    This is not a hd remake we wanted in the vein of Wind Waker, but it's still an amazing game overall. The textures are cleaned up but the characters models remain unchanged and you can tell its not a current gen game. Alas, if you've never played it before this is the definitive version of the game, but if you have you won't get much new out of this if you still have your wii or gamecube copy
  94. joadson
    Jul 1, 2022
    10
    This game is very beautiful with better and more detailed graphics this game is a 10
  95. Rubenoso
    Oct 22, 2022
    8
    Twilight princess siempre fue un gran juego, y en esta versión no fue la excepción, sin embargo no le pongo mas calificación porque pudieron haber ido mas allá con el remaster, como si fue el caso de wind waker, en twilight princess practicamente subieron la resolución y mejoraron algunas texturas mas algunos cambios minimos.
  96. TroutLover
    Jan 4, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My favorite game ever made! The emotional journey it takes you on is incredible and the action filled gameplay is damn near perfect. Midna and Links character development is amazing and the small details like midna patting links head help bring this game home. The ending is sad but happy, and I can’t say I have played a better game… Expand
  97. Bokoblin
    May 26, 2023
    10
    the second best game ever made
    I really like the remake and I would play twilight princess 100 times more than ocarina of time if you like ocarina of time then you must play this masterpiece no more words need to be said

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 74 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 70 out of 74
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 74
  3. Negative: 0 out of 74
  1. CD-Action
    May 30, 2016
    75
    One component of the original Twilight Princess refused to be transferred into HD. It is, unfortunately, the most important one – the game’s distinct atmosphere, that vanished almost completely. [05/2016, p.61]
  2. Games Master UK
    Apr 25, 2016
    90
    This attractive port is a great chance to reappraise - and very much enjoy - an underrated Zelda. [Apr 2016, p.76]
  3. Universo Nintendo
    Apr 18, 2016
    90
    Twilight Princess HD is a great game and should be played if you haven't on the Wii or GameCube. To those that already played it, this HD release offers few additions.
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