The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 2359 Ratings

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  1. GameMan2005
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    An excellent follow up to the Wind Waker. This game has excellent gameplay with a good story and engaging characters, to incredible exploration, to solid combat, another great Zelda title.
  2. RefinedInsights
    Aug 16, 2023
    8
    Now that we are in 2023, this one is one of the better Zelda games compared to TOTK, BOTW, and Skyward Sword, however it wasn't as good as the Zelda games that came before and replaying the remastered version had some nostaligic value but reminded me of how it didn't capture the old magic. The combat is a little clunky, the new characters like Midna are decent at best, but overall theNow that we are in 2023, this one is one of the better Zelda games compared to TOTK, BOTW, and Skyward Sword, however it wasn't as good as the Zelda games that came before and replaying the remastered version had some nostaligic value but reminded me of how it didn't capture the old magic. The combat is a little clunky, the new characters like Midna are decent at best, but overall the dungeons are nice to explore, there is plenty to do and it feels like a Zelda game.… Expand
  3. Cloud2310
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    This to me is simply the greatest game of all time. Allow me to explain why:

    To get the obvious out of the way… YES of course nostalgia bias is going to play some small part towards my feelings. That is only natural, this was my first 3D Zelda experience way back when it launched for the Wii. I was just a kid, that had no idea that a game could even be structured outside of level    This to me is simply the greatest game of all time. Allow me to explain why:

    To get the obvious out of the way… YES of course nostalgia bias is going to play some small part towards my feelings. That is only natural, this was my first 3D Zelda experience way back when it launched for the Wii. I was just a kid, that had no idea that a game could even be structured outside of level progression, let alone probe my emotions.

    What I would say to counter this nostalgia bias is that I have played a lot of games throughout my life, many of which when I was young. I have fond memories of several of them and still consider some among my favourites to this day. But none, absolutely none come close to Twilight Princess. Each and every time I have replayed this masterpiece as I’ve grown older, it has only reaffirmed its illustrious status in my mind; only getting better and more layered with each revisit.

    The story is just… wow. I’ve never felt so invested in a narrative before. What they are able to do with Link here is staggering. Work is cut out for making a silent protagonist work in a dramatic story, and it is handled with such care and nuance here that I almost forgot that he was a mute. Every expression on his face tells a story, in every context he finds himself in. It is never in question what he is motivated by and how his perception of those around him changes as his responsibility grows in scale.

    Midna is the true front runner here though. Such a mischievous, self serving character that becomes so much more. It’s not a new phenomenon of character writing, but I’ve never seen it done so carefully and effectively as it is here. The way her and Link’s relationship blooms from a means to each others ends to an unbreakable bond of trust is such a wonderful journey to watch unfold. It feels so human and natural.

    Zelda as a consequence does take a back seat, but even her scarce few appearances are wholly impactful and necessary to the greater narrative.

    Link’s relationship with his fellow villagers is set up so nicely in a superb introductory section that serves as a truly perfect tutorial / setting opener. The tutorial aspect is hidden so effectively behind the characters and solving their day to day struggles. It’s a brilliant balance between teaching us the core gameplay tenets as well as setting the stage and getting us invested. Couldn’t be more perfect.

    The sudden scope and scale introduced through the Twilight invasion is so abrupt, visceral and eye opening. It’s such a slap to the face after the sedate opening. Immediately brings tension, intrigue and desire to answer the call to adventure to save those that Link (and by extension - YOU) care about.

    All of that before I’ve even mentioned the gameplay.

    It’s completely fantastic.

    I’ve heard many people speak negatively about it’s similarities to Ocarina of Time. To that end, I couldn’t disagree more. Sure, there are some call backs and some locational similarities… but that’s the case for all of the games. It’s the same franchise! The game is fundamentally so different from OoT.

    (This is not to belittle OoT, as that too is a masterpiece that I love. Just a comparison that I think is misplaced and annoys me.)

    This game is so grand in scope, the journey to each temple an adventure in its own right and the temples themselves? Ingenious. Such a brilliant blend of combat challenge, intuitive superbly designed puzzles and excellent, satisfying boss encounters.

    The combat is first class. Even the fundamentals are great fun, thrusts slashes, jump attacks, spins, all of the core mechanics were familiar with but with a dash of improvement and superior animations. The hidden skills are the true bread and butter though. They add so much flair and depth to the systems both visually and mechanically. It’s so much fun to mess around with.

    The music is transcendent. The soothing and lightly melancholic tones of Faron Woods to the bustling, forward march of Hyrule field and the ominous groans of the temples… masterclass. Not to mention that little theme that plays whenever you’re wailing on a boss’ weak point - gives me chills to this day.

    Zant is a superb red herring antagonist, that provides a great active threat for Link, routinely foiling and sabotaging progression. A very unique and nuanced character indeed that surprised me at every turn.

    Ganondorf is of course the puppet master and while his introduction is late into the game… it hits all the harder because of it and the intrigue only grows as a result.

    I dare say anything else for those that (for whatever ungodly reason) haven’t played this game yet.

    To me, this game encapsulates everything that a game should be. It’s an absolute triumph in every sense of the word.    … Expand
  4. KentKouh
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Best Zelda game ever. It has everything that makes a great Zelda game. Go and play too see for yourself
  5. Skylit
    Jun 21, 2023
    8
    Lo más destacable de este juego es probablemente su final, batallas contra jefes muy épicas. Y su historia un poco más madura y con referencias a ocarina lo hace uno de los favoritos de los fanáticos de la saga. Es regular en el apartado musical, teniendo únicamente 2 temas destacables. Si jugabilidad es muy clásica, pero funciona y se ejecuta muy bien. Su punto débil son las mazmorras,Lo más destacable de este juego es probablemente su final, batallas contra jefes muy épicas. Y su historia un poco más madura y con referencias a ocarina lo hace uno de los favoritos de los fanáticos de la saga. Es regular en el apartado musical, teniendo únicamente 2 temas destacables. Si jugabilidad es muy clásica, pero funciona y se ejecuta muy bien. Su punto débil son las mazmorras, sobre todo al inicio, tienen diseños muy estresantes y además que visualmente envejeció bastante mal puede desesperar un poco. Las misiones secundarias son olvidables, pero las cinemáticas son increíbles.… Expand
  6. miguellopez99
    Jun 1, 2023
    9
    85/100 .
  7. ZHSpartan
    May 29, 2023
    10
    Piece of art, this have very good story to tell, more games like this please.
  8. yoda55777
    May 27, 2023
    10
    Zelda: Twilight Princess bebê da fonte de majora com um história mais dark e mais triste eu adoro esse jogo
  9. Aaromfletchx
    May 26, 2023
    10
    Absoluetly a master class of a game. Expert story of thrilling moments, emotion combat and puzzles. Prepare for an epic adventure with big suprises and amazing bosses. Weapons that are some of the
    most fun and uniqe. A game with a very mature art style but with a alsowarm too with its bueatiful
    songs. One of Nintendos greatest games in years and still holds up today as one of the best    Absoluetly a master class of a game. Expert story of thrilling moments, emotion combat and puzzles. Prepare for an epic adventure with big suprises and amazing bosses. Weapons that are some of the
    most fun and uniqe. A game with a very mature art style but with a alsowarm too with its bueatiful
    songs. One of Nintendos greatest games in years and still holds up today as one of the best games ever. If you want to be an awe of such a amazing game, great combat, puzzles and twist and turns and adventure this is the game for you. Rate a 9.9 out of 10.    … Expand
  10. Triblue
    May 21, 2023
    10
    Je ne vois malheureusement aucune raison de ne pas adorer ce jeu. Tout n'est pas parfait mais rien n'est mauvais.
  11. LordVacant
    May 14, 2023
    10
    An absolute marvel and a total refinement of the Zelda formula, everyone who plays this title will be living a great adventure filled with drama, great characters and a beautiful story told in the best possible way
    That's not to mention that it's the Zelda with the best combat by far.
  12. DerRoteRackham
    Mar 11, 2023
    10
    First Zelda game and IT IS AWSOME:First Zelda game and IT IS AWSOMEFirst Zelda game and IT IS AWSOMEFirst Zelda game and IT IS AWSOMEFirst Zelda game and IT IS AWSOMEFirst Zelda game and IT IS AWSOME
  13. Jerg4n
    Mar 7, 2023
    10
    My favorite Zelda game. It has some of the best dungeons, bosses and items in the series and it's story is also pretty good for a Zelda game. It has aged, but it is still a masterpiece.
  14. Markec556
    Feb 5, 2023
    9
    Alot of people say that it's bad because the start is slow, but for me the start is great being slow since it makes me care more for the characters.The dungeons are one of the best this franchise has ever seen and the OST is truly amazing.The only problem with the game is the ending but overall an amazing game.
  15. Bagel_Game
    Feb 5, 2023
    10
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  16. Yojimbo2015
    Jan 12, 2023
    8
    Another great-looking, varied and immersive adventure in the Zelda series. I'm not the biggest fan of the Wii control system but here it works well.
  17. AdayaLZ
    Jan 7, 2023
    10
    Es mi juego favorito de la saga de The Legend Of Zelda. Tanto sus gráficos, su historia, su gameplay y detalles hace que me encante este juego por encima de los demás
  18. Mutty99
    Jan 6, 2023
    10
    Best Zelda game of all time. Rollgoal might be a nightmare with the motion controls, but that is just an optional thing so it doesn't count.

    Story spot on, Soundtrack spot on, Characters spot on, most Dungeons spot on.
    The definitive Zelda experience, no matter the system.
  19. CJKSuperCoder
    May 5, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess is my favorite game ever. This game is sooooo good. The tone of the game is pretty dark and scary. Some say this game tried to hard to be edgy but I love it. The graphics aren't the best but it somehow manages to look amazing still. The story in this game is epic. Over the course of the game you get to know and love so many characters. Minda is such a good character and it's so cool how she changes throughout the game. It's so sad when she breaks the mirror in the end. There are also so many weird characters like the mail man, the clowns, the bomb guy, and Malo. The dungeons are really good. I love the forest, fire, sand temple. I also love snowpeak ruins, temple of time, and Hyrule castle. The combat is really fun. You can learn cool skills to use in combat. Some people say it is too linear but I don't think that's a bad thing in this case. In conclusion, Twilight Princess is such a good game and if you haven't already you should play it!… Expand
  20. Han_theReal
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    I mean it's a tloz game so i don't have to explain anything just play it...
  21. saulg00dman
    Nov 24, 2022
    10
    Words could not possibly describe just how much adoration I have for this game.
  22. Deirdre_46
    Oct 4, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, a must play. It is a dark Zelda game with the best side kick in the series.
  23. donkaapo
    Sep 11, 2022
    9
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  24. DanThePerson
    Aug 27, 2022
    10
    one of the best Zelda games in my opinion. Everything about this game is amazing, amazing story, amazing and cool characters, amazing environments and atmosphere, and also just really fun to play through countless of times.
  25. dinonuggy135
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    By far the best 3D legend of Zelda game. It has a good world,art style,bosses,and many more
  26. YokoHugo
    Aug 2, 2022
    9
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  27. GDsReviews
    Jul 9, 2022
    9
    An excellent game with an even more excellent soundtrack. The whole soundtrack is a tour de force from start to finish, and easily the best soundtrack of any Zelda game made. The soundtrack is full of epic and guttural themes, and even a hauntingly beautiful night field theme.
  28. joadson
    Jul 1, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece, but I prefer the gamecube version because of the controls
  29. kyle20ellis
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    I am a huge fan of the Zelda franchise, and I was very excited when I heard about this game on the Wii; I must say that the game delivered a grander adventure than I ever dreamed it could of. The story of Twilight Princess (I won't spoil any of it for those who haven't played it) is simply breathtaking, it has heart and emotion; the script for the game was marvelous, the whole story wasI am a huge fan of the Zelda franchise, and I was very excited when I heard about this game on the Wii; I must say that the game delivered a grander adventure than I ever dreamed it could of. The story of Twilight Princess (I won't spoil any of it for those who haven't played it) is simply breathtaking, it has heart and emotion; the script for the game was marvelous, the whole story was just very cinematic and magical. A great addition to the story is being able to play as Link when he transforms into a wolf, and that is all I'll say about it, it's really fun. The biggest concern from most gamers were the controls which after playing the game are just perfectly suited for the Zelda franchise, swinging the wiimote as a sword never gets old. One of the greatest things about the game is the wide array of side quests. Zelda has always been known for its many side quests and this one delivers, you will be playing this game long after you've finished it to complete them all. Finally the graphics are just superb and need to be seen in action to believe.

    This is a Zelda adventure that appeals to both old fans and new, it moves the franchise forward into shining new directions without alienating the old fans. I have played many of the big games on the Wii like Mario Galaxy and Metroid Prime 3 and I must say that I still enjoyed this game the most thus far. This is the best game on the Wii.

    A perfect 10/10!    … Expand
  30. DarkwingSchmuck
    Mar 4, 2022
    8
    Twilight Princess is in many ways more Ocarina of Time, and while this is not inherently a bad thing, the formula does being to wear a bit thin. The wolf sections in Twilight Princess -- which take the place of the dark world from A Link to the Past and the time travel mechanic from Ocarina of Time -- also leave something to be desired. Having said all of that, the core Zelda blueprintTwilight Princess is in many ways more Ocarina of Time, and while this is not inherently a bad thing, the formula does being to wear a bit thin. The wolf sections in Twilight Princess -- which take the place of the dark world from A Link to the Past and the time travel mechanic from Ocarina of Time -- also leave something to be desired. Having said all of that, the core Zelda blueprint in Twilight Princess still makes for a superior action/adventure game.… Expand
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#1 Best Wii Game of 2006
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Universal acclaim - based on 73 Critic Reviews

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  1. GameSpy
    100
    An excellent addition (and homage to "Ocarina") to the franchise, and you'll have an enormous amount of fun playing it from start to finish. Get over the fact that the Wii's hardware is simply not as powerful as the other next-gen machines and get into the fact that Twilight Princess is one of the best games you'll play this year.
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  2. GameBrink
    99
    It truly is, in my opinion, the best and longest Zelda ever made. With nearly 70 hours of playtime committed and more still to do, I cant think of a better experience or value this holiday season.
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  3. 1UP
    100
    Truly fantastic. It's not a reinvention of the genre like Ocarina was -- but it's much better, because it takes all its predecessors' raw ideas, perfects them, and creates an experience that's at once new and familiar. It's rare to find a launch game that truly justifies the purchase of a new console, but this is precisely that.
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