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The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

 

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  • User Score (823)
    9.3 9.3 from 823 reviewers
  • Expert Score (126)
    9.1 9.1 from 126 reviewers
  • Value for money (22)
    9.1 9.1 from 22 reviewers
  • Features (12)
    9.4 9.4 from 12 reviewers
  • Sound quality (17)
    8.6 8.6 from 17 reviewers
  • Picture quality (9)
    8.3 8.3 from 9 reviewers
  • Gameplay (59)
    9.0 9.0 from 59 reviewers
  • Graphics (71)
    8.3 8.3 from 71 reviewers
  • Sound (48)
    8.0 8.0 from 48 reviewers
  • Storyline (8)
    7.1 7.1 from 8 reviewers
  • Control (8)
    7.8 7.8 from 8 reviewers
  • Addiction (6)
    9.1 9.1 from 6 reviewers
  • Lifespan (20)
    9.1 9.1 from 20 reviewers
  • Overall quality (10)
    9.0 9.0 from 10 reviewers
  • Playability (2)
    9.6 9.6 from 2 reviewers
  • Replay value (2)
    8.6 8.6 from 2 reviewers
  • Funfactor (3)
    9.2 9.2 from 3 reviewers
  • Originality (4)
    5.3 5.3 from 4 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. NintendoStar

    NintendoStar
    8.0/10
    23 August 2009

    If there is one genre which isn’t well represented on the Nintendo Wii, it has to be role playing games. Wii owners are able to enjoy such titles as Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World and Super Paper Mario when they... Read more

    • Epic storyline., Brilliant, vibrant graphics., Fantastic gameplay., Amazing soundtrack.
    • Some minor control problems., Somewhat easy.

  2. ActionTrip

    9.4/10
    17 January 2007

    Nintendo has continued to innovate their greatest franchise, and prove why they're still a threat in the latest console war. I look forward to more Zelda titles and more titles from Nintendo in general, just after I beat this... Read more

    • It's freaking Zelda! This title stays true to the series, and offers a long, varied and wonderful gameplay experience for all.
    • The game shows that the Wii isn't the PS3, so don't expect it to look that good.

  3. Fragland

    9.5/10
    17 June 2007

    Got both consoles? There's no doubt about it then. Twilight Princess for the Wii offers just that little more invention and fun. Bought a Nintendo Wii without Twilight Princess? Read more

    • 40 hours storyline, 70 hours gameplay, Hyrule is big!, Pointing with Wii-mote, Fishing with Wii-Mote, You really get involved, This is real art, Nice bosses
    • Contra schmontra

  4. Hooked Gamers

    Hooked Gamers
    8.0/10
    24 June 2008

    Mass Effect is one of the best games Bioware has ever crafted. The combat is solid but not without its issues, something that has become almost standardized for them. Read more

  5. VideoGamer.com

    9.0/10
    27 May 2007

    When all is said and done, Twilight Princess is a brilliant, near flawless addition to the series and an easy contender for game-of-the-year. Read more

    • Engaging story and brilliant art direction, Deep and lengthy quest, Incredibly fun and addictive gameplay
    • The classic formula needs an update

  • User Reviews

  1. The Return of Zelda Greatness

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: Adam Wilson-selby "Crotchety old gamer", Amazon
    25 April 2010 See Product at Amazon ($39.95)

    I have not been a huge fan of the Zelda franchise for a long time. The last title in the series that I completed was A Link to the Past (on Super Nintendo). Read more or see product

  2. Game is fun, a little easy though

    8.0/10
    Reviewer: jimjimjimjim, epinions.com
    4 weeks ago

    I've played the last couple big Zelda games (Ocarina of Time, Wind Waker) and enjoyed them immensely Read more

    • Fun. Plain and simple. Wii controller scheme pretty interesting.
    • Boss battles are very easy. Tell you what to do next almost always.

  3. Excellent game.

    Newegg
    10/10
    Reviewer: Newegg
    25 August 2010

    If you are inclined to like this sort of questing/problem solving game, you should give Zelda a try. I look forward to each new chapter and will likely replay it when I finally do reach the end. Read more

    • It's fun and challenging. My first game of this sort played on the wii (have sport, fit, and resort). Will take me a good while (weeks) to finish this game. I have been at it over a week (20+ hrs) and only about 1/4 done a...
    • For me the biggest con is using the wii nunchuk controller. Have always played this kind of game on PC with mouse and keyboard controls. Even with all the hours am still awkward with controller and have difficulty with the...

  4. "Eh, it was ok... nothing like the Ocarina of Time Zelda"

    CNET
    7.0/10
    Reviewer: Rusty3871, CNET
    26 August 2009

    I like it because its was fun and had a good story line and you could fight people from your horse with your sword and they made cool action scenes while riding your horse that are so intense my hands where sweating!!!! Read more

    • There are so many new cool attack moves and new weapons and stuff!
    • I HATE HOW THEY MAKE YOU DO THINGS IN CERTAIN ORDERS!!! Like lighting torches in different temples have to be lite in a certain pattern.....BOOOO!!!! WHO WOULD EVER FIGURE THAT OUT????????

  5. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Em145202713, Ciao
    11 March 2011

    This was the first Zelda game I've played and to be honest I wasn't expecting much from it. I find usually the games with all the hype aren't always the best. Read more

    • Good use of the remote, engaging gameplay and outstanding graphics
    • Lack of speech

  • WikiFreak Description

Anyone who is a fan of Nintendo’s Legend of Zelda video game series will want to try her hand at playing The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. This would be the 13th Legend of Zelda installment.

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is categorized as an action-adventure video game available on Wii game play version. Here the player can re-assume the character of the hero Link who has surprising powers in this version, like being able to turn into a wolf and being able to kill characters as a wolf. T…

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Anyone who is a fan of Nintendo’s Legend of Zelda video game series will want to try her hand at playing The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. This would be the 13th Legend of Zelda installment.

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is categorized as an action-adventure video game available on Wii game play version. Here the player can re-assume the character of the hero Link who has surprising powers in this version, like being able to turn into a wolf and being able to kill characters as a wolf. The voice acting is minimal. Princess Zelda also makes an appearance in this video game. One common element throughout all the Legend of Zelda games is that they all emphasize the role of music to highlight the state of play. That is true even with this one, which is why Nintendo has come out with a separate Official Soundtrack of the video game series as well.

Review Summary

Twilight Princess is like a surprise. The game goes more than your expectations and amazes you even more. The more you go into the game, it becomes even more surprising, such as some completely original items, as well as dungeon design that you haven’t seen before. Legend of Zelda titles are about the Princess of Hyrule, Zelda who is in trouble from some magical creature and a young boy, Link who will be her savior. He will have to go around dungeons, solving puzzles, collecting various items and abilities, mastering these abilities, and overcome all evil on his way with a sword and shield. In Twilight Princess, you become Link, and at times you will also be transformed into a wolf, and explore the Twilight to wake up the sacred light spirits that have been caught by the same evil powers as Zelda. Overall, the game provides a perfect mixture of familiar and brand new elements. Twilight Princess is mostly a dark and serious game, though not as threatening as the promos may imply. There are cheerful sequences and fanciful characters; the game also has a sense of humor. The backdrop is not limited to greens, browns, and epic battle music. The visuals are colorful but keep the suspense alive. All of the skills that you learn in this game, as there is an array of new features make the Zelda game different and unique. Most importantly these features do not repeat themselves.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

When an evil darkness enshrouds the land of Hyrule, a young farm boy named Link must awaken the hero and the animal within. When Link travels to the Twilight Realm, he transforms into a wolf and must scour the land with the help of a mysterious girl named Midna. In the Wii version of the game, The Legend of Zelda: The Twilight Princess delivers incredibly precise aiming control using the Wii remote. The Wii Remote and the Nunchuk controller are used for a variety of g…

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