Twilight Princess Game Review
Twilight Princess is the darkest, most serious and most serious Nintendo 3D Zelda game. It pushes graphical presentation on the Wii to its limits. It's darker and more threatening than The Wind Waker. There aren't any bug-eyed pigs, nor effeminate Pirates.
Link is attracted to a parallel dimension known as Twilight Realm where he takes the form of a Hylian Wolf and Hylian wolf Hylian while being guided by Midna.
Gameplay
The thirteenth installment of The Legend of Zelda is Twilight Princess. It was released in 2006 for the Nintendo GameCube system and Wii. Critics praised the game, giving it perfect scores in various publications, including 1UP CVG EGM and GamesRadar. Many consider it to be the most enjoyable game in the series and also the most well-known Zelda title on the PAL market.
Twilight Princess features a naturalistic, stylized graphic style that is reminiscent of Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask and Ocarina of Time, but with a more sophisticated graphic engine. It is the first game in the series to feature a fully directional movement control system, instead of having a fixed perspective like previous games. This change was made to accommodate the Wii console's point-based interface. The GameCube version comes with an area in the back of the game with mirror-image maps, which are for those who prefer an unchanging view.
Upon entering the Twilight Realm, Link is transformed into a wolf and meets Midna, a mysterious creature. She reveals to Link that the kingdom of Hyrule is now under the control of a group of shadow beasts that are led by the evil sorcerer Zant. She further explains that she is the real ruler of Twili, but was usurped and cursed to her current form by Zant.
When Link and Midna arrive at Hyrule Castle, a short cut scene shows the soldiers being killed by the shadow creatures. Link and Midna then escape the castle through an escape tunnel that leads to the Twilight Realm.
Link can move more freely in the Twilight Realm by using his Wolf form. He can also use senses to navigate the world. For example, he can sense the spirits of dead soldiers and other animals in the distance. He can also pick grass from specific patches and whistle with it to summon an animal, such as an Hawk or Epona. Alternately, Link can howl near these patches to summon the same animal.
Twilight Princess is no different from previous Zelda games in that music plays a significant role. Link can play instruments that are musical like the flute or the harp, to attract and summon different animals. He can also use his voice to command the wolf form. Additionally, he could use his compass to guide him through the world and stay out of trouble.
Characters
The Legend of Zelda series is filled with colorful characters that leave a lasting impression on players. From hands coming out of toilets to pirates traversing vast oceans, these wacky and unique characters are the heart of the game. Twilight Princess continues the tradition of previous games by introducing a range of memorable characters.
Link is introduced to new NPCs throughout the story, who are not only interesting, but also plausible. It's a big improvement that so many of these NPCs aren't just there as victims they actually play a role in the story. NPCs such as Rusl, who explains how the forest is becoming more dangerous and kidnaps children, or Ordon villager who snoop around as wolves when children are being kidnapped, all have unique personalities that feel authentic.
Other notable characters include Iza who manages the Boat Rental Cabin in Lanayru Province and Iza's rapid ride, Louise Telma’s cat, who helps Wolf Link find a secret passageway into the castle through her bar and sewer system, as well as Faron whose spirit helps guide Link to the Forest Temple in Eldin Province. The duo defeats Diababa's Fused Shadow and obtains the first Tear of
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Midna is the princess of the Twilight Realm and one of the most captivating characters in the game. She can change between her wolf and human forms and possesses a piece of the Triforce of Wisdom. She accosts Link and informs him of her adventures in the twilight, and how she defeated Zant the king of Twilight.
Zant is the evil sorcerer that rules the Twilight Realm. He possesses the second part of the Triforce of Wisdom. He was banished to the Twilight Realm by the goddesses for taking over their land and depriving the people. Midna can dispel Zant's power which allows him to change into his human form whenever needed.
Epona is an improved horse that can be ridden in both wolf and Hylian forms. Link can whistle near certain areas of grass to summon the animal (similar to Majora's Mask). Twilight Princess is the first game in the series where players can identify their horse.
Theme
Music is one of the most important parts of any Zelda game and can make a place feel vast thrilling, epic, and captivating. Twilight Princess' soundtrack is often criticized for being inconsistent and sporadic and doesn't convey certain emotional moments. Contrastingly, Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask are enthralling soundtracks that bloom at the right time to create a sense of grandeur and eeriness.
Toru Minegishi and Asuka Ohta were the composers for the music and sound design in Twilight Princess, with Koji Kondo as the composer in charge for the first time since Wind Waker. The soundtrack for Twilight
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The most well-known examples are dungeon themes with a dull atmosphere. This is most evident in Twilight Realm, which has an unsettling soundscape that could be heard on a David Lynch movie. The dark and unsettling quality of the track is enhanced by the absence of recognizable melodies and traditional arrangement, with dreary drones and bizarre patterns intertwining to create a bleak texture.
A more upbeat and joyful song is Link's hometown, "Faron Woods." The tune makes use of various soft sounds and stringed instruments to create an idyllic feeling of safety and peace for the player. The song contains subtle references to the most well-known scene from the franchise, because it has a riff that is similar to the iconic melody that plays at the Ocarina of Time's beginning.
There are also some dynamic songs in Twilight Princess that change depending on where the player is and what they're doing, and what's happening. For example, the Hyrule Castle Town theme has various versions for each part of the town and Central Square being the most popular. Central Square having a more boisterous and full version of the song. These variations add a wonderful addition to the world of Hyrule and add a sense of deepness and immersion.
Story
The story of Twilight Princess revolves around Link trying to prevent Hyrule from being engulfed by the corrupted dimension known as the Twilight Realm. To do this, he adopts the form of both a Hylian and an Wolf, as well as being assisted by a woman named Midna.
Midna is the original ruler of the Twili However, she was supplanted by Zant and cursed into her imp form. The Sages of the past inform Link and Midna that only the defeat of Ganondorf will free them from their curse. The Sages reveal that the Mirror of Twilight causes the darkness to dwell in the Twilight Realm. Midna and Link travel to the Spirit's Spring, where they encounter hostile monsters that kidnap children.