2008 Woodie Awards
Zelda's newest continues tradition
Steven Martin
Issue date: 2/22/07 Section: Features
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"The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess" for the Nintendo Gamecube continues the long line of excellence that the series has been known for.
Over 20 years ago, a gem of a game came out on the Nintendo Entertainment System in a shiny gold cartridge. Little did we know the promise that would be contained in that game case. The Legend of Zelda for the NES introduced gamers to the fantastic land of Hyrule, a land filled with the beauty of vast lush forests, deep oceans, barren desserts, and the danger hidden within. It was a land in which anything the player could dream of seemed possible; it was a land where wonders abound around every corner.
In Twilight Princess, you once again take control of Link, the young elf warrior, who sets out on a journey to save the land of Hyrule from the darkness of the twilight realm. During your journeys you control Link in either elf or wolf form. This is a new element to the Zelda series and for the most part it's a welcomed one.
The graphics are absolutely stunning, and the world in which you play in is brought to life in the most vivid and glorious manner. The different areas you visit while on your quest is truly a sight to behold. The water effects in particular really show off the attention to detail and all the hard work that the programmers put into this game. This is one of the best looking Gamecube games on the market, and it shows that even though the Gamecube has been out for a while it still has the ability to marvel us.
The controls are spot on: control is responsive and performs without a delay, although I find when you're playing in wolf form, the learning curve takes some time to adjust to. As a wolf, you do everything you would expect a wolf to do: you run, you bite, pounce, and spin around whipping your tail (OK, maybe not that last one).
If you've played any of the previous titles in this series, then you should know what to expect when Link is in elf form. Link runs, rolls, and rides his beloved horse, Epona around the vast country side. Spotty controls and a bad camera system have ruined other lesser adventure titles, but you don't have to worry about bad controls ruining your playing experience. Whether you are fighting through a dungeon or simply spending some time on the lake fishing, the controls will ensure you a fun time.
Over 20 years ago, a gem of a game came out on the Nintendo Entertainment System in a shiny gold cartridge. Little did we know the promise that would be contained in that game case. The Legend of Zelda for the NES introduced gamers to the fantastic land of Hyrule, a land filled with the beauty of vast lush forests, deep oceans, barren desserts, and the danger hidden within. It was a land in which anything the player could dream of seemed possible; it was a land where wonders abound around every corner.
In Twilight Princess, you once again take control of Link, the young elf warrior, who sets out on a journey to save the land of Hyrule from the darkness of the twilight realm. During your journeys you control Link in either elf or wolf form. This is a new element to the Zelda series and for the most part it's a welcomed one.
The graphics are absolutely stunning, and the world in which you play in is brought to life in the most vivid and glorious manner. The different areas you visit while on your quest is truly a sight to behold. The water effects in particular really show off the attention to detail and all the hard work that the programmers put into this game. This is one of the best looking Gamecube games on the market, and it shows that even though the Gamecube has been out for a while it still has the ability to marvel us.
The controls are spot on: control is responsive and performs without a delay, although I find when you're playing in wolf form, the learning curve takes some time to adjust to. As a wolf, you do everything you would expect a wolf to do: you run, you bite, pounce, and spin around whipping your tail (OK, maybe not that last one).
If you've played any of the previous titles in this series, then you should know what to expect when Link is in elf form. Link runs, rolls, and rides his beloved horse, Epona around the vast country side. Spotty controls and a bad camera system have ruined other lesser adventure titles, but you don't have to worry about bad controls ruining your playing experience. Whether you are fighting through a dungeon or simply spending some time on the lake fishing, the controls will ensure you a fun time.
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