- When Link travels to the darkened land of Hyrule, he transforms into a wolf and must scour the land with the help of a mysterious being named Mi..
- Ride into battle against troops of foul creatures, using an incredible horseback combat system, then take on massive bosses that must be seen to be believed..
- Many puzzles stand between Link and the fulfillment of his quest, so players must sharpen their wits as they hunt for weapons and items..
- Characters include Link, Zelda, Mi and many others, both new and old..
- Wii-compatible.
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Despite all the hoopla surrounding the next generation consoles,
the most anticipated gaming event of this year is undoubtedly the
latest The Legend of Zelda game. Subtitled Twilight Princess, the
game looks radically different from The Wind Waker with less
stylized, more realistic looking graphics.
As ever with a Nintendo title, much of the game is still
surrounded in secrecy, but previews have already shown the game's
enormous scale with huge areas of rolling countryside for you to
ride your horse and battle various evil enemies. Indeed, the game
seems more action-focused than previous adventures, both on
horseback and on foot.
One major new feature revealed in the game is that Link is now
able to transform into a wolf. This gives him a whole suite of
new features including the ability to "see" smells and access
areas impossible as a human (or elf).
Despite the greater emphasis on action, the puzzles in the game
are even more elaborate than before. A forest dungeon reveals
your ability to communicate with animals. You order around a
troupe of baboons to solve puzzles and to help battle the level
boss.
The GameCube could hardly have asked for any better swansong than
this, with utterly amazing graphics and an apparently endless
range of features and settings. Even with so little still known
about it, this is still on course to be the best game of the
year. -- Harrison Dent, .co.uk
This preview is based on an incomplete version of the game;
features or problems mentioned above may not appear in the
finished game.
From the Manufacturer
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When an evil shadow stretches from the heart of Hyrule to its
peaceful borderlands, a young farm boy named Link must awaken the
hero .... and the animal ... within.
Features:
* When Link travels to the darkened land of Hyrule, he transforms
into a wolf and must scour the land with the help of a mysterious
being named Mi.
* Ride into battle against troops of foul creatures, using an
incredible horseback combat system, then take on massive bosses
that must be seen to be believed.
* Many puzzles stand between Link and the fulfillment of his
quest, so players must sharpen their wits as they hunt for
weapons and items.
* Characters include Link, Zelda, Mi, and many others, both
new and old. Link, a young man raised as a wrangler in a rural
village, is ordered by the mayor to attend the Hyrule Summit. He
sets off, oblivious to the dark e that has descended upon the
kingdom. When he enters the Twilight Realm that has covered
Hyrule, he transforms into a wolf and is captured. A mysterious
figure named Mi helps him break free, and with the aid of her
magic, they set off to free the land from the shadows. Link must
explore the vast land of Hyrule and uncover the mystery behind
its plunge into darkness. As he does, hell have to enlist the
aid of friendly folk, solve puzzles, and battle his way through
dangerous dungeons. In the Twilight Realm, hell have to use his
wolf abilities and Mis magic to bring light to the land.
Besides his trusty and shield, Link will use his bow and
arrows, fight while on horseback, and use a wealth of other
items, both new and old.