SynopsisDarkness casts upon the land of Hyrule, where evil lurks around every corner. The peaceful borderlands are in danger and only the powers of one man/creature can defeat such gloom. Link, a young farm boy, is destined to save the kingdom from such tragedy. After being directed by the mayor to attend the Hyrule Summit, Link sets off for the Twilight Realm. Upon his arrival, he transforms into a wolf and is captured. With the magical help of Midna, a mysterious being, Link is set free and off to battle against foul creatures.Besides his trusty sword and shield, Link fights his opponents on horseback with a bow and arrow. Maze-like puzzles stand between Link and the peace of the land, so wits must be sharp to discover hidden weapons and items. As you ride into combat against challenging enemies, your bravery will be tested and a new legend will be born. Use the power and unique control of the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controller for precise aiming, special sword attacks, shield shoves and even fishing.
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Twilight Princess reinforces the innovation of the video game powerhouse known as Nintendo. Since the original NES, Zelda has been synonomous with excellence in the gaming world. Twilight Princess takes a classic adventure archetype and beefs it up with improved graphics, gameplay, and even some humor. This version bein on the Wii takes sword swinging and bow hunting to a whole new level. There is nothing more satisfying than hewing down evildoers with a flick of the wrist as opposed to button mashing. With the Wii-mote tasks such as aiming become not only easier but more fun. The storyline of Twilight Princess is certainly something that shouldn't be skipped over. With new intriguing characters such as Midna and Zant, a more in depth experience takes place within the game. Bringing the world out of twilight, Link encounters many trials that compounded together make for quite the epic game. As time progresses and the plot fleshes out, the gamer comes to realize that this game is more then a hack and slash adventure game. Puzzles, exploration, and the occasional jocular dialogue take Twilight Princess beyond the stereotypical moneymaking game of the week. Overall, Zelda: Twilight Princess is more than a rehashed classic and I certainly look forward to a future installment