The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD

 Wii U
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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 559 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 45 out of 559
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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. hirschlord
    Mar 16, 2019
    7
    i did abort it in half , its not that funny as the older zelda games ..
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  12. 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

Awards & Rankings

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#3 Best Wii U Game of 2016
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#3 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2016
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#3 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2016

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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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