The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 2359 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 111 out of 2359
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  1. hi
    Apr 25, 2008
    10
    This is the best game i've ever played this year. I was simply blown away by the graphics. I think thats it's worth the price, and it should be enjoyable to everyone who buys it and has a sense of adventure, like Link does.
  2. MatthewL
    Apr 29, 2008
    10
    This is one of the best game ever. I think it's the best Zelda game. Must own for Wii!
  3. MichaelM.
    Jun 18, 2008
    8
    I love Zelda games and this was a good Zelda game. Issue? The "good Zelda game" part. To be honest, if it weren't for the LoZ popularity I have a feeling TP wouldn't have gotten that much attention. The game is really good but it just didn't make-up for the year delay and two year pre-wait. I mean c'mon what does this have? Eight dungeons a mini-dungeon, and a boss I love Zelda games and this was a good Zelda game. Issue? The "good Zelda game" part. To be honest, if it weren't for the LoZ popularity I have a feeling TP wouldn't have gotten that much attention. The game is really good but it just didn't make-up for the year delay and two year pre-wait. I mean c'mon what does this have? Eight dungeons a mini-dungeon, and a boss dungeon? Thats like the same old Zelda style. They were unique on their choice of levels but they need to be more unique and include more dungeons. And the weapons/items? The same as always and half of them are utterly useless after you beat their dungeon. Several features(such as sumo)also seemed like they were only meant for one purpose. And another feature that annoys me. Side-quests. Unlike Wind Waker and Minish Cap(that gave you tons)your stuck with collecting things and going into a really long dungeon that releases fairies into the fountains, yeah now where was that when I needed it? And fishing got a whole paragraph in EGM and it's own little spot in the game. But it's utterly pointless and a failed attempt at using the Wiimote. The game was a step-up for the Zelda series but it doesn't hold a candle to how unique games were the year after. I can only hope that the next Zelda will be a far step-up.… Expand
  4. JakeP
    Jun 21, 2008
    10
    This game is awesome. It took me 40+ hours to beat, and there's still lots of side quests (not to mention fishing!) to do. Also, @ Wilma: one way to avoid starting back at the beginning of dungeons is to warp out with Ooccoo and then save. When you start back up again, warp back in and you'll be where you left off.
  5. jordb.
    Aug 21, 2008
    8
    I find zelda a game were you follow the story line then you get the good stuff oh and for people who need lanten oil at the dungeon were you meat dat bird who can teleport you out the dungeon well theres ay shop isnt there ay parrot owns it well wen yuou go in get your empty bottol and scoop some lanten oil or red postion thats for health then walk out the shop and he says "stop theif" I find zelda a game were you follow the story line then you get the good stuff oh and for people who need lanten oil at the dungeon were you meat dat bird who can teleport you out the dungeon well theres ay shop isnt there ay parrot owns it well wen yuou go in get your empty bottol and scoop some lanten oil or red postion thats for health then walk out the shop and he says "stop theif" then just run then the next time you do it jus hurry up an get wat you need ay run out he doesnt come for you wen your outside his shop plz put ay comment saying cool if this was helpful okay bye.… Expand
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. TonyF
    Mar 15, 2009
    9
    This is a great game with very good gameplay and beautiful Story ...... Midna is a very good character and Hyrule is Gigantic in proportion ...... the only reason it gets a 9 from me is because there has been only one perfect game for me ..... and that is Ocarina Of Time ...... but Still this is a worthy Follow Up (i usually do not consider Wind Waker a True Zelda game)
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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!
  12. JimT.
    Nov 14, 2006
    10
    It's pretty much what everyone has been waiting for since the Ocarina of Time. Albeit being a GameCube port, the graphics could certainly look better on the Wii, but the gameplay, the story, the huge amount of replay value is rivaled by no other game to date.
  13. DannyL.
    Nov 15, 2006
    10
    Absolutely Stunning! It rivals the gameplay of Ocarina of Time and in my opinion, it is much harder. Everyone will have a great time playing this game. This is definitely 2006 Game of the Year
  14. ACE5
    Nov 18, 2006
    8
    Great Game... But has everyone forgot that this game looks almost nowhere near what we were promised when this game was first announced for gamecube with a beautiful video. I like the new zelda, but I want nintendo to work harder, so I don't feel so bad about buying their last two systems only to have a handful of games to play. I don't care if it's the cheapest or not, IGreat Game... But has everyone forgot that this game looks almost nowhere near what we were promised when this game was first announced for gamecube with a beautiful video. I like the new zelda, but I want nintendo to work harder, so I don't feel so bad about buying their last two systems only to have a handful of games to play. I don't care if it's the cheapest or not, I buy game systems with the hope that it will have alot of games. I hope they don't short us with the Wii.… Expand
  15. Jason
    Nov 19, 2006
    10
    Wow most amazing game i've ever played...controls work perfectly. cant wait to get into this game.
  16. KyleW.
    Dec 12, 2006
    9
    Very well put together they did a nice job on this Zelda exept it should be harder, I'm coasting through it like crazy.
  17. CalvinC.
    Dec 12, 2006
    10
    Unparalleled by any other game in its level of execution and precision. Who thought there could be a game more intensely addicting as LoZ:OoT? The controls are fresh, and the Wiimote and Nunchuk combo present amazingly inventive and fun ways to execute moves. Also, I have never had this much fun with arrows; sniping small birds while on horseback; absolutely revolutionary. The soundtrack Unparalleled by any other game in its level of execution and precision. Who thought there could be a game more intensely addicting as LoZ:OoT? The controls are fresh, and the Wiimote and Nunchuk combo present amazingly inventive and fun ways to execute moves. Also, I have never had this much fun with arrows; sniping small birds while on horseback; absolutely revolutionary. The soundtrack is also spectacular, as usual with inspiring songs while riding on top of Epona on Hyrule Field and creepy notes when in wolf form in the Twilight Dimension. However, as these elements are, the most impressive of all has to be the way Link affects all the people he comes across. The character development has risen considerably in this newest installment. Link actually communicates and interacts with the people, a first in the LoZ series. The people who dislike this game will arbitrarily extend their gripes about the graphics. Graphics are decent, and as you all know the Wii isn't capable of 1080p rates. However, the graphics hit the spot for me. The ONE major complaint I have is the Wiimote's horrible speaker. But besides that, this game will be in the history books.… Expand
  18. JoelC.
    Dec 15, 2006
    10
    My first ten on Metacritic. Simply put, this is the best Zelda Ive played. But first! No I don't say that about every new Zelda. Ocarina was awesome, and Windwaker was okay... but "A Link to the Past" has always been my favorite. Until now. Yes it's really that good, and yes it's worth buying a Wii over. A minor thing wrong with the game, althought the rest of the game is My first ten on Metacritic. Simply put, this is the best Zelda Ive played. But first! No I don't say that about every new Zelda. Ocarina was awesome, and Windwaker was okay... but "A Link to the Past" has always been my favorite. Until now. Yes it's really that good, and yes it's worth buying a Wii over. A minor thing wrong with the game, althought the rest of the game is so good it doesn't matter, is that the bosses are too easy. But otherwise it goes beyond what any other games really do. Pure Nintendo magic.… Expand
  19. AlL
    Dec 21, 2006
    10
    Best Zelda game ever. Excellent story, gameplay, character, music, and art direction. I just wasted a week and a half of my life on this game. =/
  20. ShaneJ.
    Dec 23, 2006
    10
    I have never yet left a review, but this game is Perfect!! It has the best graphics i have EVER seen, I know, i know.. the textures aren't as high res as other game but its all about he details and there is not a pixel in twilight that has not been masterly crafted. And man this game is FUN! usually the side quests are tacked on, but i have found myself spending hours, up hours I have never yet left a review, but this game is Perfect!! It has the best graphics i have EVER seen, I know, i know.. the textures aren't as high res as other game but its all about he details and there is not a pixel in twilight that has not been masterly crafted. And man this game is FUN! usually the side quests are tacked on, but i have found myself spending hours, up hours exploring, looking for secrets and just taking in the beauty that is twilight princess. If your a gamer, Just GET IT!… Expand
  21. RichardH.
    Dec 25, 2006
    10
    This game was a labour of love for its developers. You can see it in every little touch, a work of art.
  22. KeithP.
    Dec 26, 2006
    10
    Up untill now, ocarina was my favourite game of all time, the only thing that OOT has left now is memorys! This game is unbelievely good from the gameplay to the story. Myself, i dont care about graphics as long as the game is good and this does just that! The gameplay is easy to pick up and is as smooth as ever. I waited so long for this game (I preorded it 2 year ago for the Gamecube) Up untill now, ocarina was my favourite game of all time, the only thing that OOT has left now is memorys! This game is unbelievely good from the gameplay to the story. Myself, i dont care about graphics as long as the game is good and this does just that! The gameplay is easy to pick up and is as smooth as ever. I waited so long for this game (I preorded it 2 year ago for the Gamecube) and the wait was worth it! If you like games then go buy this game!… Expand
  23. FelipeM.
    Dec 27, 2006
    10
    This is by far the best game I have ever played. Not counting the Ocarina of Time that is.
  24. SausageM.
    Dec 31, 2006
    10
    It is, by far, the best game currently out for the Wii. It deserves its 95 rating.
  25. SimonG.
    Dec 24, 2007
    8
    Not a bad game at all. I just don't like Zelda games (at least not since the SNES) and this game didn't do anything to make me like it again. So if anyone feels the same, then don't go into thinking this one will make you change your mind about the franchise. Grab Phantom Hourglass on the DS instead. Sill I gave the Wii version an 8, it might not be my type of game, but I Not a bad game at all. I just don't like Zelda games (at least not since the SNES) and this game didn't do anything to make me like it again. So if anyone feels the same, then don't go into thinking this one will make you change your mind about the franchise. Grab Phantom Hourglass on the DS instead. Sill I gave the Wii version an 8, it might not be my type of game, but I have to admit it's a good quality one.… Expand
  26. JonathanU.
    Dec 25, 2007
    7
    Graphics are nowhere near state of the art and the wii controls are nonsense; would have been way better with the classic controller since the wii remote shaking is heavily delaying the actual sword swings... apart from that, it's still good old zelda story telling and gameplay...nothing too special though for like 2/3 of the price it would have been alright what a delightful Graphics are nowhere near state of the art and the wii controls are nonsense; would have been way better with the classic controller since the wii remote shaking is heavily delaying the actual sword swings... apart from that, it's still good old zelda story telling and gameplay...nothing too special though for like 2/3 of the price it would have been alright what a delightful experience a new wii exclusive zelda, with bump mapping, specularity mapping, proper controls and all that stuff would be. i'm wondering if nintendo messes the next sequel up as well.… Expand
  27. VetleL.
    Nov 25, 2008
    10
    A perfectly consistent adventure game at its best. Nintendo did tell us that this game would be the best game ever made my Nintendo. Did they tull us the truth? I do think they did at that point, but it can't follow up to the standards when games like Super Smash Bros. Brawl is released only two years later. Although, we can't criticize the game based on other games wich was A perfectly consistent adventure game at its best. Nintendo did tell us that this game would be the best game ever made my Nintendo. Did they tull us the truth? I do think they did at that point, but it can't follow up to the standards when games like Super Smash Bros. Brawl is released only two years later. Although, we can't criticize the game based on other games wich was released two years later even if they are situated in another league when it comes to gaming. 10/10 no doubts.… Expand
  28. thejonez
    Dec 31, 2013
    8
    I feel kind of bad for Nintendo. They are stuck between nostalgia and originality. If they were to present a new idea, complaints would arise about fan-favorites being excluded. If they brought in the fan-favorites, complaints would arise of lack of freshness. I felt the latter. This game relied very heavily on Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask and felt like an exact mix of those two. II feel kind of bad for Nintendo. They are stuck between nostalgia and originality. If they were to present a new idea, complaints would arise about fan-favorites being excluded. If they brought in the fan-favorites, complaints would arise of lack of freshness. I felt the latter. This game relied very heavily on Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask and felt like an exact mix of those two. I also felt there was a lot of obvious filler in the game such as the owl statues across Hyrule. A button to press for the sword would have been more concise, in my opinion. I really wish there was another way for the camera to rotate besides Z-targeting. However, this game still is one of my favorite Zelda games. The transition from human to wolf was short and smooth. The score is amazing and the Arbiter's Grounds and Snowpeak Ruins temples take the cake with 3-D Zelda temples. The final boss was truly epic, but kind of easy. If the bosses and overall game were harder, Twilight Princess could have been the best. The hardest part was the cave of ordeals and it is really boring and merely challenging (took me 3 tries). Also, there are far too many rupees in the game, and I could not even get rid of them fast enough. Overall, great game, but the later bosses should have made me die at least once, and, sadly, did not.… Expand
  29. 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.
  30. TheQuietGamer
    Jun 28, 2012
    9
    Once again I find myself loving another Zelda game. Twilight Princess is fantastic in nearly every way. The story is fantastic and filled with characters I absolutely loved, and it brings a new darker, mature setting. It's got some of the best, coolest and weirdest dungeons in the series I've seen thus far, like for instance one isn't really a dungeon, but a mansion with a friendly yetiOnce again I find myself loving another Zelda game. Twilight Princess is fantastic in nearly every way. The story is fantastic and filled with characters I absolutely loved, and it brings a new darker, mature setting. It's got some of the best, coolest and weirdest dungeons in the series I've seen thus far, like for instance one isn't really a dungeon, but a mansion with a friendly yeti family living inside it! Also half way through the dungeon, before you can get the dungeon item, you fight a mini boss, which is a lot of fun to do. The bosses in the game are really cool but also dark and creepy fitting the darker setting excellently, but I found them to be shockingly easy to beat, the only tough one being the final (four part) boss battle, let's put it this way the mini bosses are more difficult to beat then the main bosses. You also get some really cool sections where you can transform into a wolf. The puzzles are as always fantastic, and I found the game almost impossible to put down. This game is also massive, it has a huge world to explore filled with side quests, hidden secrets, and treasure just waiting for you to sink your teeth into, I played it for roughly 36-40 hours and still could go back and find stuff to do. As this is the Wii version it also uses motion controls, aiming with the Wii remote never felt better, and combat is also more fun even if it is just controller waggling XD. And it's a completely mirrored port of the GameCube version, so there's a reason for GameCube owners to test this version out. The soundtrack is fantastic although it's not as great as other Zelda game's. the graphics are awesome most of the time, with fantastic character animations and beautiful locations, but sometimes you looking at dated and bland textures or blurriness. In closing it's a Zelda game so obviously it's fantastic. It's story and setting will suck you in like no other game in the series, and the gameplay has some great new additions. It's just a fantastic game that I recommend to any and all gamers. A must play.… Expand
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Metascore
95

Universal acclaim - based on 73 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 73 out of 73
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 73
  3. Negative: 0 out of 73
  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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