Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess

Twilight

Strengths: Pretty much everything

Weakness: I was hoping for more realistic sword swings with Wiimote

Everyone knows Zelda is one of the best game series ever made. This game is most likely the best one yet, coming in second next to Ocarina of Time. The minute you start the game, you are drawn into the story. If you've played any of the other games, your interest is piqued once Link is asked "Have you ever been to Hyrule?" Then when you transform into a wolf you know things are going to be...
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Everyone knows Zelda is one of the best game series ever made.
This game is most likely the best one yet, coming in second next to Ocarina of Time.
The minute you start the game, you are drawn into the story. If you've played any of the other games, your interest is piqued once Link is asked "Have you ever been to Hyrule?"
Then when you transform into a wolf you know things are going to be interesting.
The game takes a good 40 hours to complete. Savor every moment, its worth it.

By Pookymeister - May 31, 2007

Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess

Strengths: Classic Zelda gameplay spiced up with Wii controls

Weakness: N/A

The fact that this game started off as a Gamecube game and was ported to the Wii so that Nintendo would have a AAA title available for the Wii launch is used by many to put this game down. However, in taking it's time, Nintendo was able to put a level of polish on this game that many other top games lack. This is a refined and solid Zelda game with all you would expect from the series. It also...
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The fact that this game started off as a Gamecube game and was ported to the Wii so that Nintendo would have a AAA title available for the Wii launch is used by many to put this game down. However, in taking it's time, Nintendo was able to put a level of polish on this game that many other top games lack. This is a refined and solid Zelda game with all you would expect from the series. It also has some truly cinematic and epic moments, which is somewhat new for the Zelda franchise.

Whether you play the Wii or GC version, this is a must-play game for any Nintendo fan. However, if you have a Wii don't hesitate to get the Wii version. The Wii controls are perfectly implemented. Once you shoot arrows with the Wii remote you won't want to go back to the old style of control.

The graphics return to a "realistic" style from the controversial cartoony Wind Waker style (which I liked as well). While this is no HD game experience, the graphics are excellent for the system and have certainly complement the game well. The Wii features a true widescreen 480p experience, which is more than enough for some stunning visuals.

As with most Zelda games, a new gameplay element is added to the standard ones (such as arrow shooting, bomb placing, etc). This new element is the ability to turn into a wolf and enter a dark version of the world. This adds more ways to solve puzzles and adds depth to already deep gameplay.

While those who have played Zelda games before know what to expect, this game is also accessible for newcomers. While they may not know some of the secrets (such as the existence of upgradeable wallet and bomb bags) that is not an issue. It would be a great experience if this was someones first exposure to the Zelda franchise.

By mojave - May 2, 2007

twilight princess

Strengths: excellent game. if you like the series there is no reason you wont like twilight princess.

Weakness: 5 heart pieces to make a heart container...and its somewhat easy

in my opinion, the wii remote has enhanced the gameplay compared to previous games in the series. using it to aim while being able to walk is an example of this.

By brandon92889 - Feb 5, 2007

Game of the year

Strengths: Everything you know and love about zelda, and then some

Weakness: nothing

This game is just absolutely phenomenal, and warrants a purchase of the wii singlehandedly. It is longer and harder and just plain better than Ocarina of Time, which is hailed by many as the best game of all time. If you are any kind of fan of video games, you will play this.

By boogieman29 - Nov 29, 2006

Arguably the Best Zelda Game Ever!

Strengths: Beautiful, widescreen graphics and imagery at 480p. Great use of the wii remote - particularly the shield biff and fishing. Storyline is fresh and intriguing. Link's finishing move.

Weakness: You don't have precise control over sword movements with the wii remote - more of a shake-it-to-swing. No voice acting (better none than bad voice acting, at least).

I've played ever Zelda game to date and this one was one of the primary reasons I bought the wii. It completely delivered. I consider it the best Zelda game to date - a hair ahead of Ocarina of Time. The game moves along at a nice pace and I haven't come to any spots that I've gotten stuck (I did in previous Zelda games) over some small detail that I overlooked.

By MassHoleInNYC - Feb 27, 2007