The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

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  1. Bilestoad
    Feb 15, 2011
    4
    This is my first Zelda game aside from a few hours on the N64. Everything is fun and all, but two things ruined the game for me. First, the fishing. Good luck getting that one figured out without going to youtube and watching a few demos frame by frame. That is the most frustrated and annoyed with a game that I have ever been in my almost 40 year life. It was unnecessary lack ofThis is my first Zelda game aside from a few hours on the N64. Everything is fun and all, but two things ruined the game for me. First, the fishing. Good luck getting that one figured out without going to youtube and watching a few demos frame by frame. That is the most frustrated and annoyed with a game that I have ever been in my almost 40 year life. It was unnecessary lack of functionality in the controls that almost made me throw the thing out the window. That made me wary of further annoyances and jaded me significantly. Second, the 3rd person moving camera. Just gotta love being attacked from offscreen and not being able to do anything about it. I do not like dying because of the camera. That's a deal breaker in any game. Tragic to have to pan a game with so much beauty but the fact I'm angry while writing this has to mean something.… Expand
  2. Absorbed
    Jan 3, 2011
    10
    Nintendo did it again! Iam a zelda fanatic since ocarina of time and i must say that twilight princess is really awesome and well worth buying. Iam really happy that Nintendo kept some of the classic ocarina of time songs within the dungeons it really brought up old good memories. This game is certainly a must buy for everyone that loves adventure type games. Thank you Nintendo!
  3. jaga420
    Dec 4, 2010
    3
    I liked the game ok the first time, but after playing it again I really noticed... They were just trying to hard to make an epic game, and I don't feel like they did a good job of it.
    Ocarina of Time was an accidental hit if you really think about it; they weren't trying to create a great game, they were just experimenting with giving the Legend of Zelda series 3d graphics, and they just    I liked the game ok the first time, but after playing it again I really noticed... They were just trying to hard to make an epic game, and I don't feel like they did a good job of it.
    Ocarina of Time was an accidental hit if you really think about it; they weren't trying to create a great game, they were just experimenting with giving the Legend of Zelda series 3d graphics, and they just had fun with the rest. It also had a good story and a sort of hidden message about the loss of innocence with age.
    Twilight Princess is not Ocarina of Time. Twilight Princess basically attempts to add the darker two-world tone of A Link to the Past to Ocarina of Time. I won't go into specifics to prevent spoilers, but the bottom line is that they were just trying too hard. It had too many cheesy moments.    … Expand
  4. DeVr33z
    Nov 26, 2010
    9
    An awesome launch title for the Wii, Twilight Princess may not be as innovative as Wind Waker or as groundbreaking as Ocarina of Time, but it's still a high quality Zelda game, and that means a lot.
  5. TitaniumDragon
    Nov 14, 2010
    8
    This game is quite good. However, it has a major shortcoming: It is simply a rehash of Ocarina of Time. Ocarina of Time was an amazing game. Twilight Princess is also a great game. The problem is, I've played it before. And the first time was better.

    This game has a lot of strengths - the visuals in the game are excellent. While the game is not the best thing ever graphically, it has a    This game is quite good. However, it has a major shortcoming: It is simply a rehash of Ocarina of Time. Ocarina of Time was an amazing game. Twilight Princess is also a great game. The problem is, I've played it before. And the first time was better.

    This game has a lot of strengths - the visuals in the game are excellent. While the game is not the best thing ever graphically, it has a very good style to it, particularly the darker sections of the game, where the design is the strongest. Midna, your ally, has an amazing design, and Link's wolf form is quite cool.

    The wolf sections of the game are the only real new addition to the game, and they are fun - they aren't long enough to get annoying in their simplicity, and the theme of travelling through the darkness is quite fun.

    The parts where you play as Link are very standard for games of this type - you can't really jump, you use your tools to progress through the levels, and combat is pretty basic.

    The major ways this game falls down are a fewfold.

    Firstly, it is too easy. Most of the game is pretty easy. I like to die periodically to make me feel challenged, but in this game, I didn't die even once. The enemies were not interesting enough to fight, and it was only the very rare fight, in the very end of the game or the optional side-dungeon, which felt even remotely challenging.

    Secondly, it often felt a bit too linear. While all the Zelda games are fairly linear, a lot of them disguised it fairly well; this game does not do so, removing the illusion of choice for the most part. Moreover, the Hookshot, previously a fun way to explore, has its equivalent in this game be much worse for the random exploration the Hookshot was good for.

    All in all, it is a solid title, and worth playing, but it'd be nice to feel like I was playing a new Zelda game, not a game which I played on the N64.    … Expand
  6. Noodle_Blog
    Nov 6, 2010
    10
    Screw Ocarina, this is the best game ever. If I'm asked to recommend either the Wii or GC version though, I'd pick the original GC one. It isn't 'mirrored' like the Wii version is, and the controls won't leave you with an aching arm.

    You simply can't go wrong with TP. It is by far the best video game ever made, surpassing even the greats like Metal Gear Solid 3 and Super Mario Galaxy 2.
  7. ojinneal
    Nov 4, 2010
    3
    The only Zelda games I have played prior to this title was "OOT", "Link to the Past", and "The Legend of Zelda." Going into this game I really wanted to like it. It started out really slow, and then it got really boring. The story was also awkward. You turn into a wolf with some giggly little cat looking thing on your back. Eventually you turn back into Link; and even he looks weird.The only Zelda games I have played prior to this title was "OOT", "Link to the Past", and "The Legend of Zelda." Going into this game I really wanted to like it. It started out really slow, and then it got really boring. The story was also awkward. You turn into a wolf with some giggly little cat looking thing on your back. Eventually you turn back into Link; and even he looks weird. I'm not one who stops playing a game halfway through it, but unfortunately I will have to on this one.… Expand
  8. Ducky418
    Oct 19, 2010
    10
    An amazing story, jaw-dropping gameplay, interesting puzzles, great music, addicting minigames, and classic Zelda design; this is one of the best games on the Wii and quite possibly the greatest Zelda yet.
  9. Susano
    Aug 23, 2010
    9
    Certainly takes a while to get going, but when it does it's a cracking adventure, and a stunning Zelda game to boot. While not perfect, it's very easy to pick up, and difficult to put back down. While lacking something that superior Zelda games have, like Ocarina of Time, it's still one of the best Wii games.
  10. Higher_Standard
    Aug 17, 2010
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Graphically the best game so far. However it was so horribly easy that it sucked the fun out of the dungeons and fights. The lack of secret side quests was also damaging to the game. The major killer of this game for me was that the most awesome area and character in the game will not be returning in any sequel(Or so the ending indicated). Midna beats the hell out of Navi in every way and then poofs forever at the end. It's my assumption that with the removal of their forums and the invention of the wii along with game endings like this that Nintendo is just trying to burn themselves down for the insurance money.… Expand
  11. parkerr
    Jan 16, 2010
    9
    Ok I really love this game but theres some things you guys should really do you guys would make billions is the next Zelda game you make is to have more armor more weapons and something you guys should add in is you can create your own armor and maybe even your character. Ya you might think its going to change the Zelda story well make a new story to it you no people love that stuff i no Ok I really love this game but theres some things you guys should really do you guys would make billions is the next Zelda game you make is to have more armor more weapons and something you guys should add in is you can create your own armor and maybe even your character. Ya you might think its going to change the Zelda story well make a new story to it you no people love that stuff i no because i talked to alot of people about that and they think that would be the best if you put it on zelda the reason i no because im a teen and i no what we all want and you guys would make so much and people love the wii version bye the way but take time think about it make a new zelda story to it but make it more like we can create stuff you like i said armor and your character try it email me back tell me what you think… Expand
  12. DaveH
    Jan 9, 2010
    10
    I really dislike comments people make about this game being so similar to Ocarina of Time, but I am even more pissed off those fanboys calling Ocarina the best videogame ever, yes it is a good game, but not that awesome that everyone will call it the perfect game. Truth is, I loved this game, I started playing Zelda with A Link to the Past and then continued with Minish Cap, they were I really dislike comments people make about this game being so similar to Ocarina of Time, but I am even more pissed off those fanboys calling Ocarina the best videogame ever, yes it is a good game, but not that awesome that everyone will call it the perfect game. Truth is, I loved this game, I started playing Zelda with A Link to the Past and then continued with Minish Cap, they were awesome, I loved the game and the gameplay, and when I found this game, I just liked it so much, the fact that you can convert into a wolf was the best feature, yeah well, maybe the storyline wasn't the best, but I sure do think "save both the light and the dark realms" is better than "get in a comma and save the world".… Expand
  13. DavidF
    Jan 4, 2010
    4
    Are all these critics on Nintendo's payroll? Is this a terrible game? Certainly not. But is it a great game? Not even close. If you think frustration is the same as fun, this may be your thing. But if you're a fan of the original, then this game isn't for you. It's almost identical to Ocarina of Time. Ok, they turned Navi into a little demon thing, but that's Are all these critics on Nintendo's payroll? Is this a terrible game? Certainly not. But is it a great game? Not even close. If you think frustration is the same as fun, this may be your thing. But if you're a fan of the original, then this game isn't for you. It's almost identical to Ocarina of Time. Ok, they turned Navi into a little demon thing, but that's pretty much the only difference. I mean how many years has it been since Ocarina? And they haven't improved _anything_? If you loved Ocarina, you'll love this game, but if you thought Zelda's gone nothing but downhill since the first one, this is nothing but another step down. The first and second ones, and even to an extent the thrid one, you could just pick up and play, to have FUN. Not with this one, the painfully linear storyline and controls cripple what had some amazing potential.… Expand
  14. LauraS
    Dec 24, 2009
    9
    I like this game, but I'm only halfway through so I don't know if it gets bad or good later on. One of my favourite parts is, like in past zeldas, when you attack a chicken you can turn into one. I also love the spinner and clawshot.
  15. CarlosL
    Dec 21, 2009
    10
    Even the least creative Zelda is better tham mostly games out there! Everything is so damn perfect that I wonder if it doesn't really exist! I still think Majora's Mask the best Zelda game of all time, but this one asmost changed my mind.
  16. MathewM
    Dec 14, 2009
    10
    This is a great game to play. The controls and graphics are great even thought it's a Gamecube port. It doesn't matter if you have a Gamecube or Wii, but you have to play this game if you own either. If you don't play this game, then I pity you, and your children. Play this game.
  17. AngelR
    Dec 1, 2009
    10
    ok look a lot of people were complaining because this game is too much like ocarina of time but seriously what more would you want. ocarina of time is the best zelda game of all time and it came out 10 years ago this is in 2009 although i beat twilight princess a while ago anyways i love this game its an enhanced OoT which is awesome this game is just as good if not better than OoT thts ok look a lot of people were complaining because this game is too much like ocarina of time but seriously what more would you want. ocarina of time is the best zelda game of all time and it came out 10 years ago this is in 2009 although i beat twilight princess a while ago anyways i love this game its an enhanced OoT which is awesome this game is just as good if not better than OoT thts why i give this game a 10 because it deserves one its a remake of my favorite game and if ppl were diehard zelda fans like me then this should be perfecti… Expand
  18. MattB
    Nov 15, 2009
    6
    Sure, an OK game, but far too much time spent just getting from place to place. Gets old quick.
  19. MasterT
    Oct 22, 2009
    8
    I agree that this is a good game, maybe even great, but it just feels like the formula is getting a little stale. Maybe I got a little too juiced up with all the "next Ocarina" hype, but the game felt like a letdown to me, despite the fact that I'm giving it a 9. I don't feel like I can give it anything less, but it's kind of a deflated, exasperated 9, more, like an 8.7. I agree that this is a good game, maybe even great, but it just feels like the formula is getting a little stale. Maybe I got a little too juiced up with all the "next Ocarina" hype, but the game felt like a letdown to me, despite the fact that I'm giving it a 9. I don't feel like I can give it anything less, but it's kind of a deflated, exasperated 9, more, like an 8.7. Maybe I'm just growing tired of Zelda.… Expand
  20. SeanF
    Oct 13, 2009
    6
    I was one of those people who put my money down on Twilight Princess as soon as I could. I got many calls from Gamestop telling me of the numerous delays this game had. And when I finally got to play it... I gotta be honest, it was a little underwhelming. I thought numerous times "Didn't I already do this in Ocarina of Time?"- it was more of a repeat and less of an homage. After Wind I was one of those people who put my money down on Twilight Princess as soon as I could. I got many calls from Gamestop telling me of the numerous delays this game had. And when I finally got to play it... I gotta be honest, it was a little underwhelming. I thought numerous times "Didn't I already do this in Ocarina of Time?"- it was more of a repeat and less of an homage. After Wind Waker, which had done something completely different but in the same vein, and come out all the better for it, I felt like I was back in 1998- and I had just paid $50 for my ticket back there. I came out of this game feeling underwhelmed and somewhat let down. BOTTOM LINE: On it's own it's good. As a Zelda game? It's like OOT but with less fun.… Expand
  21. seungp
    Oct 11, 2009
    8
    Twilight Princess is a mixed success. Don't read this if you don't want spoilers. Just know that it is a good game that deserves the rating of 8. While the gameplay is fun (in most parts), the presentation and the story of the game lacks so much, compared to, let's say, Wind Waker. The scale of the story is epic, but the events that happen in the game do not make sense atTwilight Princess is a mixed success. Don't read this if you don't want spoilers. Just know that it is a good game that deserves the rating of 8. While the gameplay is fun (in most parts), the presentation and the story of the game lacks so much, compared to, let's say, Wind Waker. The scale of the story is epic, but the events that happen in the game do not make sense at all, as if developers forced to to fit in many smaller stories into one tale in order to add in more game time. For an example, all of a sudden you're given the task to take a sword to the Hyrule castle, when suddenly monsters from another dimension come and kidnap the village kids and knock out Link. Yeah ok. This is a likely turn of events...not. When Link wakes up, he is turned into a wolf (that is sufficiently explained later), and you are told that the world is now covered in twilight. Funny thing is, this all happened in matter of days. It would have been more believable if there were some structure to events that happen in this game.

    Changing from human form to wolf form adds another dimension to this game. A lot of levels are designed so that you have to solve problems in two completely different ways to proceed, one way when you are human and another when you are wolf. While this is executed fairly well and not a drag at all, it conflicts with the flow of the story, and besides, you will sooner or later realize all you are doing is digging or using Midna to jump. Creativity seems like a big issue for Nintendo these days.

    Some temples are a drag. Water temple was especially boring. Fire temple utilizes iron boots so that you can stick to magnetic surface, (i.e. ceilings and walls), and when the entire temple demands the use of these boots that make you walk really slow, I tend to get impatient. Desert temple was my favorite. It really uses both wolf form and human form to full extent, and the mini tasks you are given in it are a fun way to proceed in a temple.

    Twilight Princess features one of the most remarkable video game characters ever. Yes, Midna is a mischievious creature that turns out to be the Twilight Princess. Her role as Link's guide worked well and gave the game what the small organization it had. Malo the baby boy is also memorable. However, there is not enough interaction between Link and other characters. Most of people in Hyrule city you can't even talk to. They are just background objects basically.

    Overall, I feel the quality of the game goes up a notch as the game proceeds, so I believe its makers eventually got the formula down after some trials and errors in the beginning. I just don't understand the awkward story in the beginning, why couldn't they go back and fix it? After all, they re-rendered the entire twilight dimension during development phrase... a little tweak would have made this game great. As it is now, it deserves an 8, and is worth your time most likely.    … Expand
  22. JordanG
    Sep 21, 2009
    9
    This game is amazing. The atmosphere, controls, gameplay all add into an epic journey that truly engages the player in the world, mixing elements of exploreation, action and puzzling perfectly. And the ending is truly amazing...
  23. Ian
    Sep 9, 2009
    8
    I totally agree with Megan's first statement. Everyone is overrating this game because they want it to be a better Zelda game than it was. Don't get me wrong: It was a good game. It just wasn't a GREAT game. It borrowed so many things from Ocarina of Time that it crossed the fine line between homage and repetition. The motion controls for aiming the bow and clawshot were I totally agree with Megan's first statement. Everyone is overrating this game because they want it to be a better Zelda game than it was. Don't get me wrong: It was a good game. It just wasn't a GREAT game. It borrowed so many things from Ocarina of Time that it crossed the fine line between homage and repetition. The motion controls for aiming the bow and clawshot were great, but swinging the sword has never felt so unsatisfying. All the bosses lacked the epic feeling of OoTs encounters. The developers saw fit to add size instead of strength to these vast enemies, instead of making them fun or challenging. There are quite a few redeeming qualities of this game that make it good and worth a purchase. The swordfighting on horseback is very fun, and simply riding the horse is fun, too. The dungeons are extremely well detailed and constructed, all of them excellently conveying their elemental themes. The graphics are a vast improvement over OoT, the game this one desperately wants to be. The ultimate reason to purchase this game, however, is the most climactic and satisfying final boss sequence I've ever played. I won't spoil it except to say it is everything you would ever want in Legend of Zelda final showdown. Overall, a good outing for LoZ on the Wii. Let's make the next installment a GREAT one.… Expand
  24. JohnSmith
    Aug 28, 2009
    10
    This game wiped my socks off. I was a total Zelda fanatic by the time i finished. Everything about it rocks. The characters, the worlds, the mini games, the upgrades, everything! But what really caught me with this game (And Zelda games in general) was the music. It's just so captivating and inspirational. This game is 1 part Puzzles, 1 part story, 1 part action, all part kick-ass awesomness!
  25. AnonymousMC
    Aug 26, 2009
    10
    When a great series comes to wii many people may worry. This game uses the wii's motion control to its advantage. Legend of Zelda has always been a great series, this game has one of the best stories in all of the zelda series (which for zelda isn't hard). As well as a great story there is also amazing duengons, top-notch graphics (for the wii), and excellent excution of the wiiWhen a great series comes to wii many people may worry. This game uses the wii's motion control to its advantage. Legend of Zelda has always been a great series, this game has one of the best stories in all of the zelda series (which for zelda isn't hard). As well as a great story there is also amazing duengons, top-notch graphics (for the wii), and excellent excution of the wii motion controls. This is may be the best legend of zelda made so far… Expand
  26. JonathanCarrier
    Aug 12, 2009
    9
    As it is Twilight Princess is a good game. It's lengthy and appealing. The reason it gets a 9 though it's it's a direct homage and love letter to Ocarina of Time. There's too much been there done that. It relies heavily on the fact of whether you played Ocarina or not. It's still a great game but, not worth playing more than once.
  27. liamviren
    Jul 20, 2009
    10
    When i got this game i was a first time Zelda player and I got hooked instantly. This game keeps you on the edge of your seat you never know whats coming. Also the graphics are amazing the best I've ever had on a game. My recommendation get the wii sword if you can it makes it a lot more fun
  28. gloterol
    Jun 18, 2009
    10
    This was my first zelda game. Before i tried it out, i thought this series was boring, after i played it i was just blown away by how long and complete this game was. the story was impeccable and put me more into the game, the controls were easy and well made, the graphics while dated, still impressed me and i think it looked beautifull-plus graphics don't necessarily make a good This was my first zelda game. Before i tried it out, i thought this series was boring, after i played it i was just blown away by how long and complete this game was. the story was impeccable and put me more into the game, the controls were easy and well made, the graphics while dated, still impressed me and i think it looked beautifull-plus graphics don't necessarily make a good game. the dugeons were geniusly design! incredible game, after super mario galaxy this is the 2nd best game i have ever played. now i need to try ocarina of time!!… Expand
  29. JackH
    Jun 12, 2009
    9
    It's a masterpiece, albeit a slightly flawed one. It starts off a bit slow, and will frustrate some with it's clever puzzles, but all in all, it's an epic game. I can't deny that my 70+ hours spent completing this game were mostly great. Out of that, maybe around 3 or 4 of those hours I was bored or frustrated with it, but compare that to thie time I spent with it, and It's a masterpiece, albeit a slightly flawed one. It starts off a bit slow, and will frustrate some with it's clever puzzles, but all in all, it's an epic game. I can't deny that my 70+ hours spent completing this game were mostly great. Out of that, maybe around 3 or 4 of those hours I was bored or frustrated with it, but compare that to thie time I spent with it, and it's negligible.… Expand
  30. JohnB
    May 29, 2009
    10
    Twlight Princess. This was propably the most anticipated game ever for me, and even though the game did dissapoint me a little in certain areas, it's still so much better than the majority of games that anything else but 10 would be understatement. Everything in the game from the graphics to gameplay and plot is perfected, and the game pulls you in with the force rarely seen in Twlight Princess. This was propably the most anticipated game ever for me, and even though the game did dissapoint me a little in certain areas, it's still so much better than the majority of games that anything else but 10 would be understatement. Everything in the game from the graphics to gameplay and plot is perfected, and the game pulls you in with the force rarely seen in videogames. Well, there are exceptions like Okami of course, but for my opinion, Twilight Princess is the best of it's genre. Never frustrating, never boring or dull. I just just wish they would have treated Zant differently, now the character just pisses me of (everyone who's completed the game know what i mean...).… Expand
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Metascore
95

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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