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Twilight Princess Game Review The most sombre and dark 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 darker and more threatening than The Wind Waker. There aren't any bug-eyed pigs nor effeminate Pirates. Link is pulled into a dimension that is called Twilight Realm, where he takes the form of an 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 in 2006 for the Nintendo GameCube system and Wii. The game was praised by critics, receiving perfect scores from various publications, including 1UP, CVG, EGM and GamesRadar. slot demo starlight princess x1000 consider it to be the most enjoyable game in the series and the most viewed 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 graphic engine. It is the first in the series that features an entirely directional control system instead of a fixed perspective like previous games. This change was made in order to make room for the Wii console, which has an interface based on pointing. The GameCube version of the game features a section at the back that contains mirror-image maps to those who prefer the traditional fixed view. After entering the Twilight Realm, Link is transformed into a wolf and comes across Midna, an unidentified creature. She is able to reveal that the kingdom of Hyrule has been taken by a group shadow beasts commanded by the evil sorcerer Zant. She further explains that she is the true ruler of Twili however, she was supplanted and cursed to her present form by Zant. When Link and Midna arrive at Hyrule Castle, a short cut scene shows the soldiers there being killed by the shadow beasts. Link and Midna then escape the castle via an entrance tunnel to enter the Twilight Realm. Link can move more freely in the Twilight Realm by using his Wolf form. Link can also use his senses to navigate through the world. For instance, he could hear the spirits of dead soldiers and other animals that are in the distance. Link can also pick grass from certain patches and whistle using it to summon an animal, for instance a Hawk or Epona. Link can also howl near the patches to summon a similar animal. Like previous Zelda games, music plays a large role in Twilight Princess. Link can use an instrument of music, such as the harp or flute to attract and summon various animals. He can also use his voice to command the wolf's appearance. He can also use his compass as a guide to help him navigate through the world. Characters The Legend of Zelda is full of vibrant and unique characters that will leave an impression that will last forever. From hands coming out of toilets to pirates traveling across vast oceans these wacky and unique characters are the essence of the game. Twilight Princess continues in the tradition of the previous games, and introduces numerous memorable characters. Link is introduced to new NPCs throughout the story, who are not only interesting but also believable. It's a big step forward that so many of these NPCs aren't just there as victims they actually are a part of the story. NPCs like Rusl who states that the forest is dangerous now and kidnaps kids, or the Ordon villager who disguises himself as a wolf when the children are being kidnapped each has their own unique personality. Other notable characters are Iza who runs the Boat Rental Cabin in Lanayru Province and Iza's rapid ride, Louise Telma’s cat, who aids Wolf Link find a secret passageway into the castle through her bar and sewer system, as well as Faron who's spirit guides Link to the Forest Temple in 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 wolf and human forms and is a part of the Triforce of Wisdom. She accosts Link and tells him about her experience in the twilight, and how she defeated Zant the king of Twilight. Zant is the evil sorcerer who controls the Twilight Realm. He possesses the second part of the Triforce of Wisdom. The goddesses banished him to the Twilight Realm for enslaving their people and enslaving their territory. Zant's magic enables him to remain in wolf form, but Midna dispells the power and allows him to change into his human form as required. The game also features an upgraded horse named Epona that can be ridden in Hylian and wolf versions. Link can whistle near certain areas of grass to call the animal (similar to Majora's Mask). The player is able to name the horse and customize the horse, making Twilight Princess the first time in the series where the player can customize their own horse. Theme Music is a crucial element of any Zelda title. It can make a game appear vast exciting, expansive, and captivating. Twilight Princess' soundtrack is criticised for being sporadic and inconsistent that doesn't capture certain moments of emotion. Contrarily, Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask are enthralling soundtracks that explode at precisely the right moment to create a sense of majestic and eerie. Twilight Princess was composed by Asuka Ohta and Toru Minegishi. Koji Kondo, the composer of the series for the first time since Wind Waker, was in charge of overseeing the composers. The soundtrack to Twilight Princess is a radical deviation from the standard approach to the series, and features a a minimalistic approach to melody and arrangements. Most field and dungeon music begins with a single instrumental creating a mystical 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 heard on the soundtrack of a David Lynch movie. The absence of melody and the traditional arrangement of this track accentuates its ominous, unsettling nature. Drones and odd patterns are interspersed to create a bleak texture. Link's song from his hometown, “Faron Woods,” is a more energetic and joyful song. The song makes use of a variety of soft sounds and strings to create a peaceful and safe feeling for the player. The song also contains an enigmatic reference to the franchise's most infamous scene, as it features an riff that is like the iconic tune that plays at the beginning of Ocarina of Time. There are also some dynamic songs in Twilight Princess that change depending on the location of the player, what they are doing, and what's happening. Hyrule Castle Town has different versions of the theme for each region of the town. Central Square, for example, has an edgier version. These variations are a great touch that helps to add an atmosphere of depth and immersion into the world of Hyrule. Story Link's mission in Twilight Princess is to save Hyrule from the corrupted parallel world known as the Twilight Realm. To accomplish this, Link takes on the form of a Hylian or a Wolf and is assisted by a woman named Midna. Midna is the original ruler of the Twili however she was usurped by Zant and cursed to her imp form. Link and Midna are instructed by the Sages of the past that only by defeating Ganondorf will be in a position to release them from their curse. The Sages explain that the Mirror of Twilight causes the darkness to be present in the Twilight Realm. Midna and Link travel to the Spirit's Spring, where they encounter monsters that are hostile and kidnap children. Wolf Link's keen sense of smell assists them in tracking children's scent to a bridge nearby, and then cross over into the Twilight Realm. They enter the Forest Temple, battle Diababa and obtain the first Fused Shadow. After that, Faron informs them that the next stop is Eldin Province to the west (Wii) or east (GCN). At the Lakebed Temple in Lanayru, Midna is able to teleport Link to a fiery rock and uses her powers to melt the ice in the bottom of Lake Hylia. The spirit of Rutela, the recently deceased Zora Queen, Rutela, then appears and tells Link that he must go to the Lakebed Temple in order to gain access to the treasures of Zora. Returning from Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask The horse Epona can be again used in Twilight Princess. Link can select the name of the horse, a change from the predetermined names of the previous games. Upon arriving in the Twilight Realm, Midna and Link recover the remaining Mirror Shards. The Sages inform Midna that she is the true ruler of the Twili. She was a pawn by the monarchy and had turned to an ego-driven god. The Sages also inform them that the only way to defeat Ganondorf is to bring him into the light and break the alliance between the Twilight and Hyrule kingdoms.