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Twilight Princess Game Review The darkest and most serious of the Nintendo 3D Zelda games, Twilight Princess pushes the limits of graphic presentation to its maximum limits on the Wii's hardware. It's more unnerving and murky than The Wind Waker, with no bugs-eyed pig guards or edgy pirates. Link is drawn to a different dimension known as Twilight Realm where he takes on the form of both the form of a Hylian wolf and a Hylian while being guided Midna. Gameplay The thirteenth installment of The Legend of Zelda is Twilight Princess. It was released for the Nintendo GameCube and Wii systems in the year 2006. The game was praised by critics, giving it excellent scores in a variety of publications including 1UP CVG EGM and GamesRadar. It is regarded by many as one of the best in the entire series, and was the most-seller Zelda game on the PAL market. Twilight Princess features naturalistic, stylized style of graphics that is similar to Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask and Ocarina of Time, but with a more sophisticated graphic engine. Twilight princess is the first game in the series that features a fully directional control scheme instead of a fixed-point perspective like the previous games. This change was made to accommodate the Wii console's pointing-based interface. The GameCube version of the game features an area in the back that has mirror-image maps for those who prefer the traditional fixed 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, led by the evil sorcerer Zant. She further explains that she is the true ruler of Twili however, she was supplanted and cursed into 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. Link and Midna then escape the castle through an entrance tunnel to enter the Twilight Realm. Link can move more freely around the world in the Twilight Realm by using his Wolf form. Link can also make use of his senses to navigate the world. He can hear the ghosts of soldiers and animals in the distance. Link can also pull grass from certain patches and then whistle with it to summon an animal, for instance a Hawk or Epona. Link can also whistle near the patches to summon a similar animal. Like earlier Zelda games, music plays a large part in Twilight Princess. Link can play an instrument that is musical, such as the flute or harp, in order to attract and call on various animals. He can also use his voice to command the wolf's appearance. He can also use his compass as a way to help him navigate through the world. Characters The Legend of Zelda series is filled with colorful characters that leave an unforgettable impression on players. From hands that come out of toilets to pirate sailors traveling across vast oceans these wacky and unique characters are the core of the game. Twilight Princess continues the tradition of previous games by introducing a wide range of memorable characters. Link is introduced to new NPCs throughout the story who are not only interesting but also plausible. It is a huge step in the right direction that many of these NPCs actually play a part in the story rather than just acting as victims. NPCs such as Rusl, who explains how the forest is becoming more dangerous and kidnaps children, or the Ordon villagers who sneak around as wolves when children are being taken from them They all have distinct personalities that feel genuine. Other notable characters include Iza, who operates the Boat Rental Cabin, as well as Iza's Rapid Ride in the Lanayru Province, Louise, Telma's cat who helps Wolf Link locate a secret passageway in her bar and sewer system to the castle and Faron who's spirit is the one who guides Link and Midna to the Forest Temple in the Eldin Province. The two team members defeat the Fused Shadow possessed by Diababa and obtains the first Tear of Light. Midna is the princess of the Twilight Realm and one of the most captivating characters in the game. She can change between her human and wolf forms and is a part of the Triforce of Wisdom. She tells Link about her experience in the twilight, and how she defeated Zant the King of Twilight. Zant, who possesses the other part of the Triforce of Wisdom, is a wicked sorcerer and ruler of the Twilight Realm. The goddesses relegated him to the Twilight Realm for enslaving their people and enslaving their land. Midna can dispel Zant's power allowing him to change into his human form when required. The game also features an upgraded horse, called Epona that can be riding in Hylian and wolf forms. Link can whistle at grass patches to summon the animal (similar to Majora's Mask). The player is able to identify the horse and customize the horse, making Twilight Princess the first time in the series that the player can personalize their own horse. Theme Music is one of the most important parts of any Zelda game, and it can make the world feel expansive, epic, and engrossing. Twilight Princess' soundtrack is criticized as being inconsistent and sporadic, which doesn't capture certain emotions. Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask and other games have captivating compositions that bloom at the perfect moment to create a feeling of grandness and eerie. Toru Minegishi and Asuka Ohta were the composers for the sound design and music in Twilight Princess, with Koji Kondo as the composer in charge for the first time since Wind Waker. The soundtrack for Twilight Princess is a bold departure from the usual approach to the franchise, with a minimalist approach to melody and arrangement. The majority of dungeon and field themes begin with a single instrument, creating an eerie and eerie atmosphere for the player. For instance, the haunting music of Midna's lament makes use of an ordinary piano to create an overflowing feeling of sadness for the player. The most popular examples are dungeon themes, that have a dark and sombre atmosphere. This is most evident in Twilight Realm, which has an dark soundscape that could be found in an original David Lynch movie. The absence of melody and the classic arrangement of this track emphasizes its ominous, unsettling nature. Drones and bizarre patterns are interspersed to create a bleak texture. A more uplifting and joyous track is Link's hometown theme, “Faron Woods.” The song makes use of various soft tones and stringed instruments to evoke an idyllic feeling of security and peace for the player. The song contains a subtle nod to the most famous scene from the franchise, since it features a riff that is similar to the iconic melody that plays at the Ocarina of Time's start. Twilight Princess also has dynamic songs that change depending on the player's location, what they do, and what is happening. Hyrule Castle Town has different versions of its theme for each region of the town. Central Square, for instance, features an edgier version. These variations add a great touch to the world of Hyrule, adding a sense depth and immersion. Story Link's quest in Twilight Princess is to save Hyrule from the corrupted parallel world known as the Twilight Realm. To achieve this, Link adopts the forms of a Hylian and the form of a Wolf and is aided by a woman named Midna. Midna was the first ruler of Twili but she was overthrown and cursed by Zant into her imp form. The Ancient Sages inform Link and Midna that only the defeat of Ganondorf will be the key to their release from their curse. The Sages 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 dangerous monsters who kidnap children. With Wolf Link's keen sense of smell, they track the scent of children to a bridge, and then cross into the Twilight Realm. They enter the Forest Temple and battle Diababa, obtaining the first Fused Shadow. Faron then informs them of the next destination, which is the Eldin Province in the west (Wii) or the east (GCN). At princess slot demo in Lanayru, Midna teleports Link to a fiery rock and uses her powers to melt the ice that lies at the bottom of Lake Hylia. Rutela's spirit who is the recently deceased Zora queen, appears to Link and informs Link that he must 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. Unlike the set name used in the two aforementioned games, Link can now decide the name of the horse by himself. Midna and Link are able to recover the remaining Mirror Shards once they arrive in the Twilight Realm. At the Palace of Twilight, the Sages declare that Midna is actually the true ruler of the Twili, but she had been ostracized by the monarchy, and then turned into a god to obtain power. The Sages inform them that they will only be defeated by Ganondorf if they bring him to light and break the pact between the Twilight kingdom and Hyrule kingdom.