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Twilight Princess Game Review Twilight Princess is the darkest, most serious and serious Nintendo 3D Zelda game. It pushes the graphical display on the Wii to the limits of. It's more tense and ambiguous than The Wind Waker, with no bug-eyed pig guards or effeminate pirates. Link is pulled into a dimension that is called Twilight Realm, where he assumes the form of a Hylian and a wolf while being guided by Midna. Gameplay Twilight Princess is the thirteenth installment in The Legend of Zelda series. It was released for Nintendo GameCube and Wii systems in the year 2006. The game was highly praised by critics and received top scores from various publications, including 1UP, CVG, EGM, and GamesRadar. It is considered by many as one of the best in the entire series, and it was the highest-selling Zelda game on the PAL market. Twilight Princess has naturalistic, stylized graphics style similar to Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask and Ocarina of Time, but with a more sophisticated graphical engine. It's the first game in the series to have an entirely directional motion control system, instead of a fixed viewpoint like previous games. This modification was made to accommodate the Wii console's point-based interface. The GameCube version features an area in the back of the game with mirror-image maps, for those who prefer an unchanging view. Link transforms into a wolf when he enters the Twilight Realm. He also encounters Midna, a mysterious creature. She informs 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 beasts. Then, Link and Midna escape from the castle through a tunnel and enter the Twilight Realm. In the Twilight Realm, Link can utilize his wolf-like form to move more freely in the world. He can also use senses to navigate through the world. He can sense the ghosts of soldiers and animals in the distance. He can also pick grass from certain patches and whistle with it to summon an animal, like the Hawk or Epona. Link can also whistle near the patches to summon a similar animal. Twilight Princess is no different from earlier Zelda games in that music plays a significant role. Link can play a musical instrument like the flute or harp to draw and summon animals. Link can also control the wolf's appearance by speaking. He can also use his compass as a way to help him navigate the world. Characters The Legend of Zelda series is full of colorful characters that leave a lasting impression on players. From hands emerging from toilets to pirates sailing across vast oceans, these quirky and creative personalities are the heart of the game. Twilight Princess continues the tradition of previous games by introducing a variety of memorable characters. Link is introduced to new NPCs throughout the story, who are not just interesting, but also plausible. It's a big improvement that so many of these NPCs don't exist solely as victims they actually are a part of the story. NPCs such as Rusl who explains why the forest is becoming more dangerous and kidnaps children, or the Ordon villager who snoop around as wolves while the children are being taken from them They all have distinct personalities that feel authentic. Other notable characters are Iza who runs 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 two team members defeat Diababa's Fused Shadow and obtains the first Tear Of Light. Midna, the princess of the Twilight Realm, is also one of the most intriguing characters in the game. She can switch between her wolf and human forms and is a part of the Triforce of Wisdom. She talks to Link about her experiences at the twilight, and how she defeated Zant the King of Twilight. Zant who is the other part of the Triforce of Wisdom, is an evil sorcerer and ruler of the Twilight Realm. The goddesses banished him to Twilight Realm for enslaving their people and taking over their territory. Zant's magic keeps him permantently in wolf form, however Midna removes the power and allows him to transform into his human form when required. The game also includes an upgraded horse named Epona that can be mounted in Hylian and wolf versions. Link can whistle at grass patches to summon the animal (similar to Majora's Mask). The player can identify the horse which makes Twilight Princess the first time in the series that a player can personalize their own horse. Theme Music is a crucial element of any Zelda game. It can make a game feel massive as well as expansive and thrilling. Twilight Princess' soundtrack is criticised for being sporadic and inconsistent that doesn't capture certain emotional moments. In demo slot princes 1000 , Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask are enthralling soundtracks that bloom at the right moment to create a feeling of majestic and eerie. Twilight Princess was composed by Asuka Ohta and Toru Minegishi. Koji Kondo, the composer of the series' first since Wind Waker was responsible for overseeing the composers. The soundtrack for Twilight Princess is a radical departure from the usual approach to the series, and features a an approach that is minimalist to music and arrangements. The majority of themes for dungeons and fields begin with one instrument, creating a hypnotic and eerie atmosphere for the player. Midna's Lament, for instance is a song that uses a keyboard to create a feeling of sadness in the player. The most popular examples are dungeon themes that have a dark and sombre atmosphere. This is particularly evident in Twilight Realm, which has an dark soundscape that could be found in a David Lynch movie. The absence of melody and the classic arrangement of this track enhances its dark, eerie nature. Drones and odd patterns collide to create a bleak texture. A more joyful and uplifting track is Link's hometown theme, “Faron Woods.” The song makes use of various soft sounds and stringed instruments to evoke an idyllic sense of peace and safety for the player. The song is a subtle nod to the most well-known scene in the franchise because it has a thematic riff that's similar to the famous melody that plays at Ocarina of Time's start. Twilight Princess also has dynamic songs that change based on the player's whereabouts, what they are doing and what's taking place. Hyrule Castle Town has different versions of the theme for each part of the town. Central Square, for example, has an edgier version. These variations are a nice feature that adds an atmosphere of depth and immersion to the world of Hyrule. Story The story of Twilight Princess revolves around Link trying to prevent Hyrule from being sucked into the corrupted parallel dimension referred to as the Twilight Realm. To achieve this, Link assumes the form of an Hylian or the form of a Wolf and is assisted by a woman named Midna. Midna was the first ruler of Twili but she was overthrown and cursed by Zant to transform into her imp form. Link and Midna are told by the Ancient Sages that only by defeating Ganondorf will be able to free them from their curse. The Sages then reveal that the Mirror of Twilight is the source of the darkness in the Twilight Realm. Midna and Link travel to the Spirit's Spring, where they encounter hostile monsters that kidnap children. Using Wolf Link's acute sense of smell, they trace the kids' scent to a bridge, and then enter the Twilight Realm. They enter the Forest Temple, battle Diababa and receive the first Fused Shadow. After that, Faron informs them that the next stop is the Eldin Province to the west (Wii) or east (GCN). At the Lakebed Temple in Lanayru, Midna transports Link to a fiery rock and uses her power to melt the ice at the bottom of Lake Hylia. Rutela's spirit who is the recently deceased Zora queen appears to Link and tells him that he needs to visit the Lakebed Temple if he wants to gain access to the treasures of Zora. Twilight Princess allows you to ride Epona the horse from Ocarina of Time or Majora's Mask. Link can select the name of the horse, unlike the predetermined names in the previous games. Midna and Link can retrieve the remaining Mirror Shards once they arrive in the Twilight Realm. The Sages reveal to Midna that she is the real ruler of the Twili. She was a pawn over for the monarchy, and had turned to the god of power. The Sages inform them that they can only defeat Ganondorf by bringing him to light and break the pact between the Twilight kingdom and the Hyrule kingdom.