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GAME OF THE YEAR, GAME OF THE YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: December 19, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Awesome, i have only had the game for three days but I have played for like 20 hours 'cause its sooooo awesome. I hope it gets game of the year because it has the best graphics i have ever seen on the 'cube, and amazing gameplay and an involved storyline. I have finally found a game better than Orcarina of Time (if you liked any zelda game and have never played orcarina i suggest you go get your credit card and buy it right now.) This game is the best, wii or 'cube.

THE...BEST...GAME...EVER...PERIOD!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: December 21, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game is required if you have a cube. I have read some of the reviews and it seems to me like the graphics are better on the Gamecube than the Wii. But you really need this game if you have a cube.
I read a nintendo power that said that it probably takes longer to beat than Ocarina of Time. They also said that you probably won't need to get a guide for this game because you probably won't get stuck anywhere in gameplay. I think this game was a great success and hope you found this review helpful.

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I AM NOW A TRUE ZELDA FAN

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: December 27, 2006
Author: Amazon User

(14 y.o. Guy with no acount) Just as the title says I Am Now A Zelda Fan, I just got the game today and what better way to
start then with ONE OF THE BEST GAMECUBE GAMES of all time,
I'v goton to the part where you fight 3 (or 4) Shadow Beings as
Wolf Link after you get the Sword and Shield and I Did That All In One Siting! And if my eyes diden't
start hurting I would still be playing Now. The Holiday brake is not over yet and trust my you will not find a better way to wast away those long hours then a day of Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

GameCube or Wii, Twilight Princess is Amazing.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: December 20, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Three years ago, as I was sitting at my computer looking up anything that I might have missed at E3, I ran across something called "Wind Waker 2", thinking there was a new Zelda game I quickly checked it out. After seeing the trailer...and then re-seeing....and then re-seeing some more...I knew that this could finally be the game that could take over Ocarina's title.

One thing that I noticed immediately about Twilight Princess is the huge world. I enjoy a big Hyrule as much as the next guy, but when you can't find Epona or the whistle to call her, you may be in a little bit of a problem, nothing to major, but you still may run into a problem here and there.

Twilight Princess also has the best story (in my opinion anyway) of any Zelda thus far. I won't spoil anything, but I will say that it keeps on getting deeper and deeper.

As in every Zelda game (excluding Zelda II of course...) the bosses and enemies remain easy, and the puzzles are what really prove the challenge. A friend of mine brought out that there should be a hard mode, and I'm hoping that Nintendo makes this move in Phantom Hourglass.

I've played through all of the Cube version, and up to the Gale Boomerang in the Wii version. Each has their own pros and cons...most cons are the same though.

Remember these are just my opinions ^_^

Cube

Pros:
-More gorgeous on the Cube than the Wii, because it's on the Cube
-I seem to prefer the `b' Button sword thing over the Wiimote
-This version is actually findable

Cons:
-The Cube version is nothing to brag about >_>
-If you've played a little of the Wii version, you may be in trouble due to the mirror effect

Wii

Pros:
-Aiming the bow, slingshot, etc. with the Wiimote is definitely revolutionary to Zelda
-You can brag to your friends that you have the Wii and TP for it
-If you have this then you have the Wii...or you're a big Zelda Freak

Cons:
-Friends will abuse it
-This version's hard to find
-You have to pay, $300 plus to play it

I prefer the Cube version more, I'll get the Wii version when I get the Wii...man I need a job >_>, but from what I played the Cube version is more enjoyable.

When it comes down to it. This is the perfect game for either the GameCube's death, or the Wii's beginning.

Best Zelda Game Ever

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: December 29, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I was always a fan of "A Link to the Past" and was captivated by "Ocarina of Time" when it came out. Twilight Princess puts them all to shame. This game is amazing.

As with many customers, I was frustrated and angry at the repeated delays in the release date of this game. I expected it in November 2005, then May 2006, then October 2006, and now Christmas 2006. I hate to say it, but the wait was definitely worth it. I am 40 hours into the game and I can't put it down.

This is by far the best Zelda game. Thanks, Nintendo, for making a true gamer's game.

Nintendo never fails to deliver with Zelda

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: December 29, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Without giving too much away, I will say straight out that Twilight Princess is basically a bigger, better, refined Ocarina of Time. At first I was a bit discouraged by this fact, but playing through the game convinced me of how much care went into making this into another Zelda masterpiece that's not "just another entry". Overall, this latest Zelda game is a more than worthy successor in a series that is always improving upon itself.

First off, Twilight Princess is an engineering marvel. I'd rather examine this game than anything the new Sony PS3 has to offer (who would buy a $600 console to get some stupid boring NBA game?). Aside from the Resident Evil remake and RE Zero, Twilight Princess has the most impressive visuals yet on the GameCube. The game can process any complex visual task. I thought I've seen it all until this game. Loading times are nonexistant and I've come across no slowdown whatever, which is extraordinary considering how huge Twilight Princess's world is. This game, along with FFXII and Okami, shows that this generation of consoles is still way more interesting than the new one.

It's Ocarina of Time and more. Death Mountain, Lake Hylia, the Castle Town... everything Ocarina of Time had is vastly improved upon here. All the worlds are exquisitely more detailed and contain much more activity and depth. The controls have improved too, from the outfits to the weaponry. No more limited moves and constant item switching that Ocarina of Time had. The dungeons in this game don't disappoint either. Nintendo keeps impressing me with the creativity put into the puzzles and bosses in the dungeons. You'll come across some of the biggest and most inventive bosses ever in a Zelda game.

A game like this makes you thankful that the Nintendo EAD team is still around developing great titles. In a generation that is dominated by driving games, Maddens, Halos, and Grand Theft Autos (which I find to be all overrated bore-fests), a game like Twilight Princess comes along and whoops everything else on the market with its unbeatable design and charisma. Nintendo, along with Sega, Capcom, SNK, Konami, and Treasure, is a game developer always staying true to the spirit of pure core gaming, and this is a game that further proves it. Twilight Princess is a mandatory purchase if you have a GameCube or Wii.

Almost as good as Ocarina of Time!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: December 30, 2006
Author: Amazon User

The Legend of Zelda series is known for its trickery and puzzles, and this one has tons of them.

First off you start off as a young farm boy in a small village. You are asked by the Mayor of your village to go to Hyrule castle and deliver a present/gift. They do this every year, it's traditional, but this year he asks Link to deliver it for him. When Link sets off with his horse, Epona, he sees that the land is filled with some sort of weird twilight, when he enters it he turns into a wolf. Midna, a short person seeking power helps Link bring the light back to the land of Hyrule.

Not as good as OoT, but it's close. So in a few words: It's a great game! If you've played the Zelda series and liked them, there's no reason you shouldnt like this one, with enhanced graphics, gamplay, items, and more. GET THIS GAME!

One of my favorite games, period

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: January 03, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I can't think of a single game that caused as much hype and anticipation than this, except maybe Halo 2. But whereas that game had a set release date(famously confirmed when a game member got November 9 tattooed on his arm), Twilight Princess was pretty much delayed so often that people wondered whether the Gamecube would ever get it. Then came a surprise announcement: while it would still be in essence the Gamecube's final knockout blow, it would also be a launch title for Nintendo's recently released Wii system. But unlike let's say Halo or Super Mario 64 which got had an "anyone can play" accessibility, Twilight Princess seems mainly geared to the more hardcore crowd but you'll still find one of the best games on any Nintendo machine and probably any of them.

Story: Arguably the most darkest storyline and the first one since Majora's Mask, the game tells the tale of Link living in Ordon Village who gets thrust into a battle between 2 worlds: his world and the "twilight world", a world full of vicious creatures and a foreboding atmosphere. With the help of familiar faces, new ones and a new gift, Link once again has to save Hyrule. There's a strange sense of melancholy in the game, like it's not as obviously uplifting like Wind Waker or a game for all seasons like Ocarina of Time with shifting atmospheres, this feels more darker, more epic and more compelling as a result.

Graphics: One common issue brought up with the Wii version's reviews was how un-next gen they looked. On the Gamecube though, this is easily the most gorgeous game that to me even eclipses graphic powerhouses like Resident Evil 4 or Metroid Prime. Graphics look much sharper and detailed and facial expressions during cut-scenes give characters even more personality, including Link. If there is a quibble is that the unmistakable "Nintendo texture" pops up where things look kinda blurry up close.
Sound/Music: I noticed a couple of soundbytes in regards to voices but it's strictly one word phrases although it did sound like new character Midna spoke a language. If there's one thing Zelda rarely disappoints in is the music and despite the fact it's not a fully orchestrated soundtrack, it's still got lively tunes and moments of serene gentle melodies.

Gameplay: Since this is the Gamecube version, we don't have to deal with manually aiming, instead using the analog stick like always. You map items onto the Y or X(no Z this time, that's to talk to Midna, your new friend when you enter the twilight world). The major shift is that Link can transform into a wolf which will have controls that will feel at home with Okami fans. Also, Midna acts as a kind of jump helper where at certain points you can actually jump unreachable distances should Midna be over there. Speaking of which, she's not as famously annoying like Navi and will generally be a worthwhile character to have around.

The main thing of course with a Zelda title is the puzzles and this game has some pretty big brain testers but then on the other hand, towering bosses are actually pretty easy so I guess we're exercising our brains more than our bloodlust. You'll find as much as at least 9 or 10 of these dungeons filled with puzzles and bosses, not to mention Hyrule itself is huge and there's plenty of sidequests to do, then of course the story itself can rack up the hours easily. By and large, this is a longer and epic game than we've seen and many will welcome it since it's an easy world to get lost in.

Is it for everyone? Doubt it. Even Mario 64 and Halo had its detractors but as a swan song for the Gamecube, this was a fitting end but more importantly, just an all around perfect game.

The Missing Link... in your game collection.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: January 06, 2007
Author: Amazon User

A user review for this game is almost unessessary. Everyone who owns either the Wii or Gamcube with own the game for their system (or maybe even both). I am currently 28 hours into the game and I can easily say that this is my favorite Zelda title since a "Link to the Past" on the SNES. For anyone who is a long time Zelda fan; this game will tap into the connections you made with the series 20 years ago. (Be it a song, character or enemies).

The brilliant thing to me is the fact that they are able to both evolve the series (new gameplay/ideas) while staying true to the roots of the series.

The most glairing weakness of this game is the graphics... Gears of War this game is not. I found that the graphics were the last thing on my mind however once I get into the game world.

One note to parents... this is not a game for small kids. A vast departure from Wind Waker, there are several things in this game that the little ones may find frightening. The ESRB addressed this by giving the game a "TEEN" rateing.

Great game. Maybe the best I've played this year (2006). That list includes Guitar Hero II, FF XII, Gears of War, Okami, Bully, etc...

Fun Fun Fun

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: January 19, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I have owned and played almost ALL the Zelda games. Twilight Princess is awesome, though difficult. The graphics are beautiful and the ease of simple manipulations helps with the fun. I play with my five year old grandson who is able to master simple chores, but is intimidated by "the wolf". I have Gamecube and feel that a better 'how to' book should be out. The manual I bought only has a small fraction devoted to Gamecube; the rest is WII. I think for both our sakes that if and when we get stuck, if we had a place to go for answers that would be really good.

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