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
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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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