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Good but not great

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 11, 2008
Author: Amazon User

For a Zelda game, The Twilight Princess is successful, but not revolutionary, as compared to games such as The Ocarina of Time and The Wind Waker.

This will be a quick review, for there is not much to critize or commend when it comes to this game. It performs on all fronts the things exepected from an adventure games, but it does not push the envelope.

For people who love the Zelda series and adventure type games in general, this game is highly recommended, but do not expect to be astounded.

Easy To Learn

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 08, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I just got a Wii and this is one of my first games. It's easy to learn and control. I liked that you didn't have to press a ton of different button combos to execute cool moves. Lots of reading though which turned off my 11-year-old nephew, but if you like adventure type games it shouldn't bother you. It reminded me of Ocarina of Time, but easier.

Too Hard for Non Gamers

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: May 03, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I think the game is wonderful and seems to be very fun but I'm a 43 year old non-gamer. I purchased the Wii to play Guitar Hero and purchased Zelda b.c I remembered it from years ago. I was really hoping I could enjoy one of these types of fantasy games. I did get past the very first section where you jump the horse but could not get passed the fishing game.

In summary:
-Cool looking game; seems really fun
-If your are a beginner, need a lot of time to figure it out

Shame

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: April 21, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I would recommend buying this for the Game cube and not Wii. The games are different for each system but on Wii it is very hard to play this game. I am not thrilled with the Wii and so I bought the game again for my game cube. It isn't as dark as the Wii version, there are things that are in the Wii version not in this but the game play is better, you get further and have more fun then you do on the Wii, I am sure people would disagree with this but then it is just my opinion.

zelda review

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: April 18, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Review 1:

I just bought this zelda game for the wii couple days ago and it just arrived yesterday and played it for about 4-5 hours so I will do 2 reviews. This first one will be a introduction type review. 2nd one which will be when i finish the zelda game and a full review.

I will start out this review by first saying that I first started playing games about 20 years ago, starting off with the Atari system and have played several zelda games in the past. It's been a while so I do not remember that much about the zelda games and weren't really a fan of Zelda. So this coming from a person who is more into the current type of RPGS that are in gaming right now and a unbiased (a honest) review..

I used to be interested in the military type games such as rainbow six and ghost recon, but i was getting very bored of those type games, tired of the shoot to kill games so I decided to take a look at zelda, comparing it to guild wars/dungeon seige/conquer online (free rpg game) etc and those type of rpgs. I was looking for something that would be based on collecting items and actually building a game based on character, and with the new Wii controls I was very interested in zelda, and with all the good reviews, I decided to give zelda and nintendo a chance..

I also got very bored of the Current RPG's as well, So first will comment on Amazon's shipping service, I got this game ordered like 2-3 days ago, and amazon said it would take 5-9 days to get here, however even though I was quite pissed about that message the game came in less then 2 days. So i have to give a Grade A(perfect score) on amazon's shipping for this game(great customer service)

Cons: what they could of worked on better:
Ok when it comes to the game, starting out on the first review, I have to give this game a 4 stars, graphics are fine, it goes with what i have done in the game, it loses a star for storyline and lack of rpg gamestyle. for the lack of voice speech in this game, got kind of tedious having to read all the text, would of been nice if they used a actor to go along with the speech, so i could of heard it instead of having to read everything. Even though I am a quick reader would of been nice if there was speech and perhaps some music to go with the scenes to make it less dull.

The Wii Remote and controls took me a while to get used too, i mean several hours and even the special attacks were comfusing, and it still is confusing, especially the fishing process. The towns were kind of small I was expecting bigger npcs for selling/buying items (such as a store type window) like other rpgs have, selling/buying items/armor/weapons for money (rupees in this game) was kind of bored only seeing 2-3 items people were selling at the first shop. I was really interested in customizing my character, new clothes, new items,perhaps have new dye items where you can change the color of your armor, perhaps a better hair style, but based on the storyline it depends on how far you go into the game before getting better equips and items(this is what i noticed in the first several hours of playing)

I was also expecting to be able to change into a wolf anytime I wanted after getting to that area in the game, but After I beat that area and turned back into Link, I couldn't change back to a wolf, would of been nice to be able to use my skill anywhere and find new clues/items using the dig feature(cool skill) Also would of been nice to be able to teleport to town anytime i wanted after unlocking the town. Also found myself lost in areas trying to go back and find any new areas to explore several times during the several hours of playing

Pros:

Fun game, great storyline, great combat system, really like the roll feature.

Right now i'm at the first temple trying to save my friends, the hawk and my horse Ebona so this review will be continued when I"m done with the Game as I think I have done a very small part of the game at the moment. But this is the first part of my review as a intro of this game.

Disappointing entry in the franchise

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: April 12, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This game has gotten so many rave reviews that I wonder if I played a different version where all the fun and Zelda spirit were left out. I'm a long-time fan of the Zelda games, and eagerly anticipated playing this latest entry. I was very disappointed. From the very beginning and continuing throughout the game, everything felt formulaic and empty, with no real sense of urgency or importance to your missions.
It's been a few months since I played Twilight Princess, and I'm sitting here trying to remember the good and bad parts of it. Sadly, I can hardly remember any of it - it's just not memorable like the better installments in the series. There are fun bits in it, certainly, but overall the adventure is dull and unengaging. Recommended for rental only.

Great Fun, Quite a Challenge

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: April 08, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I am the son of Gregory. I got the game shortly after purchasing my Wii, which we waited in line for (gooood times). I had never played a Zelda game before, and I always thought it was nerdy. I soon realized that Zelda is the Vice President, as Mario is the President, of the Government of Nintendo Games. Wow, I know, but it's true. I am an expirienced video gamer, and I got some pretty sweet skills, haha. I was up for a challenge, and I got what I wanted. It is a pretty hard challenge, and I love it! BEWARE: Do not use your water bombs when you get them, save them to break the underwater boulder! P.S. The graphics will amaze you!!

If you liked Ocarina Of Time, buy this game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: April 06, 2008
Author: Amazon User

There's not a lot that I can tell you that you haven't already read somewhere before. Twilight Princess is fun and very well thought out.
I am a relative late-comer to Zelda games. My first was Ocarina Of Time. I'm hooked on 3-D. There is depth of reality you just don't get in 2-D. This is a first-class 3-D game.
We first bought this game in the GameCube version bacause we didn't yet have a Wii. Loved that version and played it for numerous hours.
When we got the Wii, I wanted to try the game with the controller that you Swing like a Sword! What could be cooler than that?
Nothing!!! It's the greatest feeling of accomplishment when you cut down those horrible creatures who are trying to Kill you. Vicious little beasties!
Confession time. I need a guide. Can't play without one. I go as far as possible, then need help. This game is complex, with many side games and quests. You don't have to do everything to succeed, but you increase your carrying capacity of items, like arrows, if you search out the side games.Plus you become more comfortable with the surroundings and equipment.
You've probably read that you are a wolf during parts of the game. It is enjoyable because you can really get even with the bag guys when you can bite them!
I've always enjoyed adventure games more than gorey ones. Though there are places in this game that put your heart rate up, you play a lot in the defense mode. So, you feel you are not the one Causing harm. In between battling the Bosses and trying to Not Get Killed, you can go fishing and bug-hunting.
Once you gain confidence, you go to the areas that were scary the first few times through. You can take these guys!
Twilight Princess is an addictive game and you will want to play it. Every day. Of course, that is true of all good games, I think.
Try this one and see if you don't agree.

Pros/Cons

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: April 02, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Pros:

- Immense quest
- Satisfying combat
- Good use of motion controls (using the bow is a blast)
- Epic storyline
- Tons of side-missions
- Boss battles are original and take advantage of newly aquired skills
- Wolf stages add variety
- Dungeons are expertly designed
- Classic Zelda soundtrack

Cons:

- Some might find it too long
- Some tough puzzles
- No voice acting

OMG

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: March 30, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Wow...so let me start by letting you know that I am your average almost 40 'soccer mom' and my favorite game series is Fatal Frame. (I also really like to watch my hubby play Final Fantasy X.)
Got the Wii and rented Zelda knowing I would hate it, but thought the kids would like it...I ended up running to Walmart and plunking down the crazy $50 for this game. I loved the graphics, the story, and the easy play. Wait...let me explain that...I am very easily discouraged from games that are too hard or frustrating. (Haunting Ground kind of kicked my butt) Zelda is not too hard without being too easy. Yay!
When hubby is playing Final Fantasy he is bombarded with my screaming "TREASURE!!!" and used to joke that someone could make millions off me if they made a game dedicated to just finding treasure....and Zelda is chalk full of 'em!! Blades of grass...chop it for treasure! Rocks? Pick 'em up for treasure! Trees? Yup...roll into them for treasure!! I am in heaven....EXCEPT, my stinking wallet will only hold a certain amount of $$. DRAT! Also, the ending is really lacking especially if you are a FFX fan.
Bottom line, I am recouping from a broken elbo and not very good at playing games, but I did ok on this one and only had to have my teen beat two bosses. (ok, and the walkthrough helped at times :-) )

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