"What? Say something!"
I am firmly convinced that I am at least 50% completed with The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. Which is quite a shame in actuality because once I do finish the game, the Gamecube will be left on its own again for a very, very, very long time. Until I bring myself to purchase Baten Kaitos: Origins or end up importing a random title from Japan.
I've been a fan of the franchise since I first played A Link to the Past on the SNES; though I do not go out of my way to acquiring every item branded with the name or tattooing the Triforce on a limb.
Considering how the last Zelda title I played was Ocarina of Time: Master Quest (and I did not even bother attempting the MQ), it was a nice and refreshing transition to enter the Twilight Realm. Keep in mind that Ocarina of Time was never re-made so the graphics and gameplay were all exact copies of the version for the Nintendo64. So without much thought, I am quite satisfied with this latest installment through and through to the point where I left off and have no intention of picking up for who knows how long.
[smiles]
Odd, isn't it? Normally I play games and see them to the very end (though I haven't gotten to the point where I can finish Final Fantasy VII within 24 hours), but with Twilight Princess I feel no hurry nor any obligation to finish. I'm not sure if I should blame the fact that the game doesn't hook me in with its plot (don't get me wrong, there's an interesting story going on) or that possibly, just oh so possibly, my love for the series is waning--
--no, it has waned; but hasn't completely vanished.
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is indeed a beautiful game in many ways. And it definitely lives up to the expectations after repeated delays (though the Wii version is questionable).
The graphics are crisp and sharp, with attention carefully delivered. Link hasn't looked this great since OoT, and he is much more appealing to the eye than Wind Waker. The more mature atmospheres added to the game are definitely a nice plus and an interesting shift from some of the previous titles (again, I'm looking at you, Wind Waker). You'll be travelling through dungeons that pose serious puzzles, ones that require healthy use of your noggin and you will find yourself wishing you had a comfort item to keep you company during some of the ordeals.
And the music score. Oh, how I love and hate the music!
Full orchestrations = much love. The Malo Mart song = WTFery.
[coughcoughcough]Don't expect too much straying from the classic Zelda elements.[coughcoughcough]
Now I know wickedrandom and whitecometx will probably have their eyes bugging out by now, so as a 'rest assured' message to the two of you: Midna is an attractive beast. Seriously. Love the hair and eyes. Fear not, for the images are all G-rated and non-spoilers -- you won't have a clue as to what's going on. 'cept maybe someone may come up with something extremely witty.
I part by leaving a track that I fancy from what appears to be an "official" volume 1 soundtrack to the game and a Chris Isaak song.
I've been a fan of the franchise since I first played A Link to the Past on the SNES; though I do not go out of my way to acquiring every item branded with the name or tattooing the Triforce on a limb.
Considering how the last Zelda title I played was Ocarina of Time: Master Quest (and I did not even bother attempting the MQ), it was a nice and refreshing transition to enter the Twilight Realm. Keep in mind that Ocarina of Time was never re-made so the graphics and gameplay were all exact copies of the version for the Nintendo64. So without much thought, I am quite satisfied with this latest installment through and through to the point where I left off and have no intention of picking up for who knows how long.
[smiles]
Odd, isn't it? Normally I play games and see them to the very end (though I haven't gotten to the point where I can finish Final Fantasy VII within 24 hours), but with Twilight Princess I feel no hurry nor any obligation to finish. I'm not sure if I should blame the fact that the game doesn't hook me in with its plot (don't get me wrong, there's an interesting story going on) or that possibly, just oh so possibly, my love for the series is waning--
--no, it has waned; but hasn't completely vanished.
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is indeed a beautiful game in many ways. And it definitely lives up to the expectations after repeated delays (though the Wii version is questionable).
The graphics are crisp and sharp, with attention carefully delivered. Link hasn't looked this great since OoT, and he is much more appealing to the eye than Wind Waker. The more mature atmospheres added to the game are definitely a nice plus and an interesting shift from some of the previous titles (again, I'm looking at you, Wind Waker). You'll be travelling through dungeons that pose serious puzzles, ones that require healthy use of your noggin and you will find yourself wishing you had a comfort item to keep you company during some of the ordeals.
And the music score. Oh, how I love and hate the music!
Full orchestrations = much love. The Malo Mart song = WTFery.
[coughcoughcough]Don't expect too much straying from the classic Zelda elements.[coughcoughcough]
Now I know wickedrandom and whitecometx will probably have their eyes bugging out by now, so as a 'rest assured' message to the two of you: Midna is an attractive beast. Seriously. Love the hair and eyes. Fear not, for the images are all G-rated and non-spoilers -- you won't have a clue as to what's going on. 'cept maybe someone may come up with something extremely witty.
I part by leaving a track that I fancy from what appears to be an "official" volume 1 soundtrack to the game and a Chris Isaak song.