The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess seems to incorporate and combine the most inventive and memorable aspects of the series while bringing so many refreshing new concepts to the mix that it manages to dethrone the revolutionary "Ocarina of Time" as the most compelling game in existence.
"Twilight Princess" begins like previous Zelda titles, with Link enjoying the simple life in the humble, remote village of Ordon. Echoing the isolated tranquility of the Kokiri Forest from "Ocarina" while introducing the horse-ridin,' "gun"-slingin' western milieu that permeates the latest incarnation of Hyrule, Ordon Village represents a calm before the shadowy storm that eventually engulfs the hero and his band of young friends in a struggle to save the entire kingdom from the machinations of Zant, the king of the Twilight.
One thing that sets Twilight Princess apart from previous entries in the Zelda series is the engrossing nature of the game's narrative.
While previous Zelda titles have always maintained enthralling and immersive storylines, Twilight Princess weaves a darker and more complicated yarn than the more simplistic "save the princess" scenarios that have made up the bulk of earlier Zelda tales.
From the moment players are first introduced to the charismatic and mischievous Midna to the final frames of the game's climatic ending, every shocking twist and unforeseen turn is rendered in a beautifully cinematic world.
Players are also taken on a much more emotional journey in Twilight because of the narrative's focus on Link's core allies from Ordon, bringing the story deeper significance and a more identifiable context.
Using the responsive Wii-mote to swing Link's sword and use imaginative weapons like arrow bombs and the double claw-shot only serves to further immerse players in the captivating world of Hyrule.
And with lengthy, labyrinthine dungeons that will test the limits of even the craftiest of Zelda fans, an endless number of side-quests and mini-games that are perfectly integrated into the main quest and a collection of some of the most challenging and unforgettable boss encounters in the series, Twilight Princes should occupy gamers for months.
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