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Twilight Princess is the darkest most serious, most serious and serious Nintendo 3D Zelda game. It pushes the visual presentation of the Wii to its limits. It's more frightening and mysterious than The Wind Waker, with a lack of bug-eyed pig guards, or even effeminate pirates.

Link is drawn into a parallel dimension known as Twilight Realm, where he transforms into an Hylian and a wolf while being guided by Midna.

Gameplay

The thirteenth installment in The Legend of Zelda is Twilight Princess. It was released on the Nintendo GameCube and Wii systems in 2006. The game was praised by critics, receiving perfect scores from a variety of publications, including 1UP, CVG, EGM and GamesRadar. It is regarded by many as the top games in the entire series, and was the highest-selling Zelda game on the PAL market.

Twilight Princess features a naturalistic, stylized style of graphics that is similar to Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask and Ocarina of Time, but with a more sophisticated graphics engine. It's the first game in the series with a fully directional control scheme instead of a fixed perspective as in previous games. This change was made to accommodate the Wii console's point-based interface. The GameCube version features a section at the back of the game, with mirror-image maps, which are for those who prefer a fixed view.

Link transforms into a wolf once he enters the Twilight Realm. He also meets Midna, a mysterious creature. She informs Link that the kingdom of Hyrule is now under the control of a group shadow beasts that are led by the evil sorcerer Zant. She also explains that she's the true ruler of Twili but was taken over and cursed into her current form by Zant.

A short cutscene shows soldiers being killed by the shadow creatures when Link and Midna arrive at Hyrule Castle. Link and Midna then escape the castle through a tunnel to enter the Twilight Realm.

In the Twilight Realm, Link can utilize his wolf-like form to move more freely throughout the world. He can also use his senses to navigate around the world. For instance, he could detect the spirits of deceased soldiers and other animals in the distance. He can also whistle and pull grass from certain patches to summon an animal, such as an Hawk, Epona or other. Link can also howl near the patches to summon an identical animal.

Like earlier Zelda games, music plays a large part in Twilight Princess. Link can use instruments like the flute or harp to draw and summon animals. Link can also use his voice to command the wolf's form. In addition, he can use his compasses to guide him through the world and stay out of trouble.

Characters

The Legend of Zelda series is filled with colorful characters that leave a lasting impression on players. These quirky and creative personalities such as hands emerging from the toilets to pirates sailing across vast oceans are the heart of the game. Twilight Princess continues in the tradition of previous games, introducing an array of memorable characters.

Through the course of the story, Link meets new NPCs that are not only interesting, but also believable. It's a huge step forward that so many of these NPCs aren't just victims, but actually play a role in the story. NPCs like Rusl who states that the forest is becoming more risky now and kidnaps children, or the Ordon villager who disguises himself as a wolf to hide his identity when the children are being kidnapped all have unique personalities.

Other notable characters are Iza who manages the Boat Rental Caf in Lanayru Province and Iza's rapid ride, Louise Telma’s cat, who assists 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 the Fused Shadow possessed by Diababa and gains the first Tear of Light.

Midna is the princess of the Twilight Realm and one of the most intriguing characters in the game. She has a sliver of the Triforce of Wisdom and can switch between her human and her wolf-like impish form. She accosts Link and informs him of her adventures in 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 the ruler of the Twilight Realm. The goddesses banished him to Twilight Realm for enslaving their people and taking over their land. Midna dispels Zant's power, allowing him to change into his human form if needed.

The game also features an upgraded horse named Epona, which is riding in Hylian and wolf versions. Link can whistle at specific patches of grass to summon the animal. ( starlight princess slots to Majora's Mask). Twilight Princess is the first game in the series where the player can name their horse.

Theme

Music is one of the most important elements of any Zelda game, and it can make a world feel huge exciting, epic, and thrilling. However, Twilight Princess is criticized for its erratic and inconsistent soundtrack that fails to capture the emotional impact of certain moments. Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask and other games have stunning compositions that bloom at the perfect moment to give you a sense of grandness and eerie.

Twilight Princess was composed by Asuka Ohta and Toru Minegishi. Koji Kondo, the composer of the series' first time since Wind Waker was in charge of overseeing the composers. The soundtrack to Twilight Princess is a radical departure from the usual approach to the show, with a an approach that is minimalist to melody and arrangements. The majority of themes for dungeons and fields start with a single instrument, creating a hypnotic and mysterious atmosphere for the player. For instance, the haunting music of Midna's lament makes use of the piano to create an overwhelming sense of sorrow for the player.

The most prominent examples are dungeon themes which have a dreary atmosphere. This style is evident in the Twilight Realm theme, which features a soundscape that could be at home on a David Lynch film. The dark and unsettling quality of this track is accentuated by the absence of recognizable melody and traditional arrangement, with dreary drones and bizarre patterns interspersed to create a dark, gloomy texture.

Link's song from his hometown, "Faron Woods," is a more upbeat and joyful track. This tune uses various soft sounds and stringed instruments to create an idyllic sense of safety and peace for the player. The song has a subtle nod to the most famous scene from the franchise, because it has a melody that is reminiscent of the famous melody that plays at Ocarina of Time's beginning.

There are also some exciting songs in Twilight Princess that change depending on the location of the player in the game, what they're doing, and the events that are taking place. For example, the Hyrule Castle Town theme has different versions for each section of the town with Central Square having a more boisterous and full version of the tune. These variations add a wonderful addition to the world of Hyrule, adding a sense deepness and immersion.

Story

The story of Twilight Princess revolves around Link trying to stop Hyrule from being sucked into the corrupted dimension known as the Twilight Realm. To accomplish this, he assumes the form of a Hylian and an Wolf as well as being assisted by a woman called Midna.


Midna was the original ruler of Twili but she was usurped and cursed by Zant into her imp form. Link and Midna are told by the Ancient Sages that only by defeating Ganondorf will be in a position to release them from their curse. The Sages reveal that the Mirror of Twilight is the source of the darkness that exists in the Twilight Realm. Midna and Link travel to the Spirit's Spring, where they encounter monsters that are hostile and kidnap children. Utilizing Wolf Link's keen sense of smell, they trace the scent of children to a bridge and then move into the Twilight Realm.

They enter the Forest Temple, battle Diababa and get the first Fused Shadow. Faron informs them of the next destination, the Eldin Province in the west (Wii), or east (GCN).

At the Lakebed Temple in Lanayru, Midna transports Link to a fiery rock and uses her powers to melt the ice in the bottom of Lake Hylia. The spirit of the recently deceased Zora Queen, Rutela, then appears and tells Link that he has to visit the Lakebed Temple in order to gain access to a treasure from the 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, a change from the predetermined names in the previous games.

Midna and Link are able to recover the remaining Mirror Shards once they arrive in the Twilight Realm. The Sages reveal to Midna that she is the true ruler of the Twili. She was a pawn over for the monarchy, and was turned into the god of power. The Sages also inform them that the only way to defeat Ganondorf is to bring him to the light and break the alliance between the Twilight and Hyrule kingdoms.