Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2158 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Nintendo
• Model: 96307
• Released on: 2006-12-15
• Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
• ESRB Rating: Teen
• Platform: GameCube
• Dimensions: 2.00 pounds

Manufacturer's Description
Link, a young man raised as a wrangler in a small, rural village, is ordered by the mayor to attend the Hyrule Summit. He sets off, oblivious to the dark fate 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 Midna helps him break free, and with the aid of her magic, they set off to free the land from the shadows. Features the characters Link, Zelda, Midna and many others, both new and old.

Customer Reviews

this is the original - and best - version of the game
i can tell you now, this is one of the best games you will play and you will realise why the gamecube version is the proper version - if you can be bothered to read this

let me break this down into a few sections - the first will be about the game - the second will be about why the gamecube version is better and differences between this and the wii - the last section will be me rambling :)

the game is awesome - if you are not a zelda fan, don't read this - it is a fan service because people wanted a realistic zelda - windwaker was great but this is the opposite end of the style used - some will say it lacks something but i think this is the last traditional zelda and it was a good way to say goodbye

overall, i cannot praise this game highly enough - funnily enough, i think the criticisms of the game do not relate to it as a game but as a zelda title. we have high expectations so maybe those weren't met.

especially if you have grown up with zelda - there is something nostalgic about it and it puts other games to shame

it isn't perfect, some trekking which can be boring, like windwaker - but any negatives are minor because overall, it is hard to deny the brilliance of this game.

of course they could have improved it but if you dwell on the little things you will spoil the game for yourself - the game is, arguably, fairly criticised and i'm not a blind fan, i know where things can be improved (bigger dungeons for example)

the boss battles - especially the last one - are amazing. they aren't too difficult but they are superb. the music in the game is good, some is generic but some great tunes.

i played the final battle 5 times because the music was great and it was one of the best boss battles you will play.

i won't spoil it for you but new characters and story could open it up for a spin off game if nintendo wanted to.

i do think that the game could have been larger - there was scope for bigger areas and more enemies, i think that
this may be technical limitations and the direction of the game.

you've heard me wax lyrical about this game - if you want specifics, check out reviews from places like IGN - this is definitely one to have in your gamecube collection. there are less than 20 must have games in my cube collection - buy this and treasure it

funnily enough, this reminds me of ocarina of time and majora - 2 different zeldas on one console

the differences - wii version has widescreen, which is good but not a deciding factor. the graphics are identical and they flipped the game for the sword controls - which don't add anything. trust me on this, the difference is not like playing resi 4 - the gamecube version feels more solid and the controls feel tacked on the wii version of zelda tp.

I've played both versions and the gamecube version is better because it has a camera control button - which was useful on many occasions and forget what other people say - nintendo built the game for the gamecube - so the controls for the wii were tacked on.

rambling - i forgot what i was gonna say, probably something to do with looking forward to the next zelda. also, the gamecube version is very very rare, if you get hold of it - even for £40 - it is a bargain because it will become a sought after item - there are loads of wii version games but this went out of print ages ago.

i do think now is the time for change - especially seeing how phantom hourglass was very good - this is the sort of direction we are going - this is the last fully traditional zelda and it will not disappoint, as a zelda fan though, i can see why some people criticise it but once you start playing it - you will love it.

if you disagree - you are wrong :)

this is the best.
this is the best game ever. i really wanted it so did my brother. its so cool you do some cool sword attacks. and do you like it to? i wonder. now anyway the only thing this needs. is a couple of mini games and a thew more dungeons. that is all i want really is even better than phantom hourglass muhahahahaha. this game is super duluxe cool dude. i was whacting sonic the hegehog on monday 24th december at 5.00. i love the bosses in tp. buy this game! this is the best oh and can you get fire arrows in this? or ice arrows? or the most strongest arrows light arrows? dadadadadadadaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.

Is it wrong to fancy Link, just a little bit???!!!
Oh my, they've gawn and done it again! Another fantastic and addictive offering from the Zelda series...
I was worried initially that it would be a case of "same old, same old", but no! "Twilight Princess" does not disappoint.
The plot is excellent and even has a few twists and turns to keep one guessing. The ability to play as Link-wolf brings a new and exciting dimension to gameplay and I loved getting to howl at the moon to unlock hidden sword skills (er, as Link not, like, me personally...) There are many new characters and, of course, old friends to meet up with. Good old Ganon, eh? I'm starting to feel sorry for the old codger, I've kicked his butt that many times...
But, best of all, has Link finally met a lady to lure him away from the wiles of Princess Zelda? You'll have to complete the game to find out...
I did - and now I'm writing a weird, obsessed sounding review of it... Er, I'm going now... Buy it!