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I'm a little sad that you didn't mention how each phase of the Ganondorf fight uses a trope from a previous game's Ganon fight. You have Dead Man's Volley, the watch-the-paintings from Ocarina (as a wolf!), the horseback fight, and finally a duel to the death in a ring of fire. As much as Zant's boss rush is a tour de force, Ganondorf does it just as well.
My biggest gripe with TP will always be that the enemy music interrupts Midna’s Lament during that section. I was so pissed when they didn’t fix that in the remake ngl
I'm pissed that the HD remaster is so bad vs other remasters that had a lot more going on and were cheaper at the time. I can't stand Ilia's duck face in the HD remaster and the Miiverse stamps ruining a chest that originally was a heartpiece or something similar.
I definitely found myself genuinely caring about these characters. I remember racing as fast as I could to save midna, not because I just wanted to do it quickly, but because I had this real panic and fear for midna. Like I forgot that I was playing a game. I cared about this little blob of pixels.
And what makes it more amazing is that I started out hating Midna. Then I found myself racing to save her because I was afraid she would die. And there wasn’t a single moment where I could pinpoint the change from hating her to racing to save her.
I loved this game because it was one of the first games I ever saw existing. My older cousin was playing it on the couch, and I thought it was multiplayer because of the Monkeys, and that’s the full memory. For literal years, I tried to find out what game it is, and when I found the disc box, I realized what it was, and smiled. I realized another reason I loved this game was because when I first played Smash Brawl, I always played as link, and became really good at it, just because he was cool looking and green, so I loved his character. I started playing the game last year or the year before, I was so happy. Me and my cousin (younger brother of my older cousin) took turns playing the game and it was so fun, and we had some good times. We’re currently on the Ooccoo dungeon, and we’re doing good.
Yeah, I also cared a lot for the people in the village, because on my second playthrough, I actually talked to them more than the required dialogues, and I felt so bad about how losing the children caused so much terror and sadness in the village, that I wanted to save them because it would make the villagers at peace again, and not because I had to.
The title segment where Wolf Link howls at the twilight and the main theme motif plays in the background gives peak Zelda chills and you can’t change my mind. The hype for this game was palpable.
It always gives me goosebumps. The amount of nostalgia almost hurts my heart in a way. One of the best and most influential games I have played in my life.
16:22 I got to texture zelda herself and I can't express enough how fun it was. Hope everyone that played the HD remake enjoyed the textures. We tried to keep them fairly simular.
Dude! I just looked at the credits and sure enough your name is in there. Do you have a Twitter or an email or something I could contact you on? I’d absolutely love to chat more about this!
That's really cool! One thing I wish the remaster had done was add in Orchestral Soundtrack and add in modern lighting and shadows to make it more immersive. Missed opportunity but oh well.
I remember watching my older brother play twighlight princess and wind waker back to back when i was little cuz i wasn't old enough to figure out the puzzles myself and it made me obsessed with legend of Zelda ever since. My mom made my best friend and me Link costumes so we could run around in the woods and fight "trolls" (didn't know they were called bokoblins at the time) twilight princess literally changed my life bc i spent so much time thinking Abt Zelda and it growing up.
Snugboy i think BOTW2 might be a darker game than the first one, kinda like OoT and Majoras mask, plus the trailer for it itself looks way more dark than anything in BOTW.
@@marphy1451 The problem also lies in the art style. Theres only so much of a mood you can set with cell shaded graphics. Twilight Princess did dark fantasy perfectly, the only other game to even come close was Dark Souls 1
Twilight Princess was the first Zelda game I EVER played and my goodness… I fell in love with the game immediately. It just absolutely blew my mind. The open world, the characters, the terrifying enemies and incredible story line that had me hooked from the very beginning… It will always have a special place in my heart. I’m devastated that I don’t have my Wii anymore, so I can’t even replay the masterpiece of a game 😭
Thank yooouuu for this videoooo. When Twilight Princess was on the “bad zeldas” list, I was in shock every time. This game is fking incredible. A gem of gaming we need to preserve
It's on the bad Zelda's list? Honestly putting any game on there is criminal but tp especially. Out of all the Zelda games I've played, it's one of my absolute favorites! Oot is tied because I have so many great memories with both of them
@@murasakino101 my only issue with Zelda as a whole Is you can’t change the difficulty setting to make game harder. I finally played OOT MASTER QUEST. The increased difficulty of the puzzles made the game more fun and exciting. That being said TWILIGHT PRINCESS is my next Zelda game to beat Before starting BOTW
To many people trash Zelda games for all the wrong reasons. I was hearing nothing but bad things about SKYWARD SWORD, I finally played it on the Nintendo switch and I was more then pleased with the game, my biggest issue is that the HYLIAN SHIELD is optional. that should be a standard shield in the game.
@@derekjuarez9762 Last time I played Twilight Princess on Wii I learned a glitch that lets you skip the Ordon sword and keep the wooden sword (I'm not a speedrunner, it took me forever to set up the trick and finally pull it off) while also restricting myself to the starting three hearts. There are only a handful of occasions where you actually need to switch to the master sword to finish off an enemy or boss, but otherwise, playing the whole game with the weakest sword and lowest health possible was very rewarding.
I think that the cool thing about twilight princess is it's more shaped like a movie. With the music used as a narrative element. More character development, and cool shoots. Personally I love the dark and the music... Is just... So damn good.
@@SimonCarranza nope, super white. i chose the first and last names myself when i had it changed a few years ago. just liked the way Caldera sounded honestly, only found out it’s typically a spanish name a while back lmao. but picked Simon specifically after the main character of Gurren Lagann, fun fact
@@yourehereforthatarentyou Hahaha we are white too in Spain, specially after the quarantine. Well maybe dark hair. But cool, you chose a cool name 😎😎 Actually, your surname means boiler in Spanish, double cool!
The hero's shade was confirmed to be link from OoT and MM, so the songs make absolute sense. Also, the first one is the song of healing because oot link is trying to see if it can heal link from being a wolf, which is awesome detail.
@@ZeldaVerdem ocarina of time fan, it was the first game I played. I HATED TP game for being better than OOT, but nostalgia is over, i tried oot week ago and its just inferior compared to TP Tp aged like fine vine, the game have HD port on Wii U and maybe switch? While oot had a whole remake on 3DS and still ugly game TP is the 🐐 But OOT is my fav game in my heart
Honestly what threw me off the most when i first started playing TP was how soft Link was. He's so badass but HE'S THE LITERAL PERSONIFICATION OF "It's not much, but it's honest work" and I LOV EHIM FOR IT
@@carlospandette8001 There's a distinct and seemingly calculated distance. Most links are sweet young boys who are LAZY AF lmao. This link is working helping the entire village doing the work of a hero long before destiny and zant
@@kevinaguirre9306 Every Link is the literal personification of "it's not much, but t's honest work". That's why I said so basically all Link characters in all zelda games. All Links are hard workers, helping whatever they can, the loner character who stands up for everyone.
@@carlospandette8001 idk tho, ocarina of time link, wind waker link, most of the mangas which I grew up on, portray him as an irresponsible, maybe selfish, immature kid who grows into becoming that trope. Which, as a kid who exemplified those negative traits, I very much appreciated. Maybe it's projection, but I think that twilight princess link is different in that he's already saving the town by just doing villager shit. He's a hero doing honest work, where was like wind waker link is sleeping outside to be alone and sleep in, forgetting his own birthday lmao
I've never seen someone who agrees with me on the intro and setting up Link as a sweet and average farm boy and making you care about the characters so much. This is my BIGGEST argument about why I love this game and hearing someone agree with me was really refereshing.
I know!!! It seems like you always hear a bunch of crap about the intro. I loved it because you get a glimpse of life. It is just normal, things are peaceful, and it gives you so much stuff to prepare
It's the fun typical anime story from rags to riches, outcast to power, townfolk to hero concept. I think TP execcuted this exceptionally well, compelling a nobody to care about the world.
It reminds me of the intro to Kingdom Hearts 2. A lot of people hate it, but it gives so much needed context to the game and story, and makes you really care about the characters you'll see
I like slow starts only for my first playthrough of a game, when a game has a slow start it usually turns me off of playing it again especially without a new game + mode
one of the things I got to appreciate about twilight princess after a while is how Princess Zelda herself actually acts like a queen in this one, she cares about and protects her kingdom, unlike the other games where she is younger, lost or constricted on what she can do for her kingdom. Her assist in the last Ganondorf fight while it is reminiscent to other games I still appreciate how girlboss she is in this one
It made me sad in WW how Zelda and Tetra FELT like two different people. I feel like leaving her sealed in that chamber while Link did his quest for the triforce would have had more potency if she had been furious and devastated instead of artfully sad
I use to watch my brother play this game as a kid and immediately I was just in awe. I was too scared to actually play it though and would just run around the first village and hold that dog (you know the one). One day I had accidentally saved my 10 min save file over my brothers 9 hours of gameplay (that was a lot at the time due to divorce parent situation, yenno). My heart sank and I felt so bad and had the idea to play it up to where he had gotten before he found out. I was really scared but link’s courage really inspired me back then so I booked it and found I was pretty good at it in the meantime. I don’t think I would have touched video games much growing up if that hadn’t happen. The only reason my brother found out was because in my rush I had renamed link to rfgt1234 for some reason? Lol But I ended up going semi completionist on this game
This reminded me of the time I had 118/120 stars in Mario 64 and my 7yr old cousin deleted my file and saved over it with his 9 star game. I almost killed him
I did the same thing with my older cousin! However, she offered to reset her entire 10 hour save file so I could start over with her... I was shocked, felt bad, and insanely happy 😂 we had a great time playing it to the end!! A game I’ll never forget.
This is the first time I've ever heard anyone acknowledge the slow beginning in a positive way, and it makes me so happy. I love how it sets up a relationship between Link and all the other characters in a believable way because then, throughout the rest of the game, you really feel like you care about what you're fighting for. It makes the stakes more personal, and it's part of why I'm so in love with this game.
I got Twilight Princess without ever buying it. My parents bought a used Wii, and the Twilight Princess disk was in it. It quickly became one of my favorite games of all time. The music is probably my favorite part, and some songs still bring tears to my eyes years later.
This whole video is so heartwarming to me because I never thought that someone else could have the same level of appreciation for The Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess that I have.
Remember though, the game tricks you into believing Zelda is the title character. It isn’t until later into the game (I think it’s when you enter Gerudo, or maybe even not until the very end of the game?) that you find out the true Twilight Princess is Midna.
@@naoai1549 Nah, you’re right. I was just bringing it up because those who haven’t played the game wouldn’t know that. Then again, they shouldn’t be watching this video due to spoilers so 🤷♂️
I believe that TP's strength is like "Death by a Thousand Cuts" in reverse. Instead of getting one crazy thing done right (with the exception of the story and characters) it does thousands of smaller things just so damn right.
I know this is a video that was posted two years ago, but today, just a couple of weeks after the launch of Tears of the Kingdom, I came looking for it. I was wondering if anyone ever talked about Twilight Princess. I'm with you, this was a truly great game. And I think you've very succinctly identified why it was. Thank you for appreciating this game, and for making a video about it (even if it was two years ago.) You've made me understand why I sometimes think wistfully about this game. Listening to the music on this video was such a nostalgic moment for me.
Twilight definitely shares 1st place for me next to Majora's Mask. I deeply appreciated how real the graphics became and wish they went back to it for BOTW and TOTK. I hope they do in the future after TOTK.
I feel that way about the visuals. The whole twilight visuals is incredible, and so much more interesting and unique than anything from oot or the rest of the series (though they are all at the top of video game visuals imo)
@@leaffinite2001 If you've seen any of the fan made 3D renders on UA-cam on how they remake and model OoT in unbelievable realistic graphics you have to ask why Nintendo has taken so long to take the franchise to the next step for a change. Cryzenx here on UA-cam has done amazing work so there's no excuse why Nintendo can't pull something like that off. BUT something as convenient and small as the Switch can't handle that type of software from what I've heard people say so they would have to distribute a new more sophisticated game console with more hardware space. Yet I also heard that the Switch Pro or something like that is what they're working on next, which means most likely we're not getting a realistic Zelda any time soon damn it. And that's IF they decide to do it or the fan heavily push for them to make one.
@Jheneauxza Cindeiga i really think part of the reason oot can be bumped up so much is the general lack of power necessary to run the game. Like yes, they could make a new zelda game with all the depth and mechanical complexity of oot (not that much frankly) and crazy high quality graphics, but instead they are making games like totk that still look 10 times better than oot with like 100 times the gameplay/computing complexity. Which is better. Thats something to keep in mind whenever you see "mario 64 but it looks better than odyssey" or whatever, mario 64 runs on 35 year old hardware, running a game like botw at that graphical quality is actually hard.
Twilight princess is my favourite game of all time and no one can change my opinion I love everything about it:story, music, atmosphere, bosses, puzzles, gameplay, combat, and mostly dungeons(the arbitor's grounds and city in the sky were awesome)
Agreed! I'll admit BoTW is a close second but Twilight Princess will always be my favorite! Really wish we could see the Twili again, maybe BoTW 2 but that's near impossible
I 100% completed Twilight Princess 3 times on the Gamecube version, i never had so much fun in a single player game in my life and definetly the game is overwhelming emotionally speaking. It takes the best aspects from Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask to create a solid timeless masterpiece 👍.
Twilight Princess is the first one I've ever managed to finish on my own, since I was finally old enough to understand how to get pass most puzzles on my own. It has a special place in my heart and is my favourite for most of the reasons you've mentioned. The darker tones are really what made me prefer it tbh
Ocarina of Time was my first Zelda game, followed by Wind Waker but it wasn’t until I played Twilight Princess that I really began to fall in love with the series. I’m 22 as well.
I will never forget the moment when Link defeats King Bulbin on the bridge and does that badass pose with Epona. It felt so heroic and that's something I can't say I've felt a lot of when playing Zelda games. Of course I know Link is the "Hero of Time" but something about that scene in this game felt so epic.
Being born in 1997, this was actually the game that introduced me to the Zelda series. It absolutely blew me away. There’s nothing like the feeling it gave me the first time I used the Wii remote to swing Link’s sword. It sparked and lifelong love for the series, and I’ve played almost all of them now. After playing this, I had to have the rest. I got A Link To The Past on Gameboy advance, and from there I just kept playing them. My very young sons now play the exact same games, and it’s the most wonderful thing for me.
Zelda Twilight Princess was my first introduction to Zelda games and even though I love so many of the other games in the series, none have brought me as much joy, excitement, and nostalgia as this game. The music and the story of the game are HUGE for me and this games’ music will forever be my favorite music of any game/movie ever. The story of Twilight Princess is also my favorite story in the series and possibly in any game I’ve ever played. It’s truly special that I can replay this game for the nth time and NEVER get tired of it. I will continue to say that this is my favorite game of all time and even though I absolutely love BOTW, it will never have the same impact on me as Twilight Princess does. A true masterpiece! *steps off soap box*
@@trippersigs2248 Because it’s overshadowed by nearly every other Zelda game when it comes to conversation. I rarely see TP topics or videos, yet BOTW or OOT are all over the place, for example. It sold a lot, sure. It’s generally not viewed as “remarkable” (he hit this point in the video) though.
@prologue “unrevolutionary” and “ocarina of time” don’t belong in the same sentence, not sure what you’re trying to play at. not to mention, it’s twilight “princess,” not “sword.” you not knowing the name adds to my point.
It's one of the most overrated Zelda games, what the fuck are you talking about? Everywhere I go i see a shit ton of TP fans talking about the game, why are you acting like it's a hidden gem????
Midna will always be my favorite character ever released in any game. The dynamic between her and Link’s wolf form, her drastic shift from sassy and uncaring to concerned and connected, the relationship you build throughout the story and the eventual end all culminate in one of the best written characters of any game, let alone a Zelda title. I’m man enough to admit that I shed tears at the end of this game. Seeing Midna in her true form sacrifice her chance to ever see Link again after the entire story all because she knows the risk of the Twilight escaping is so heroic yet also heartbreaking. On a side note, the enemy characters in this game are supremely underrated. The shield face guys you fight in the Twilight realm were genuinely terrifying enemies to me as a kid and even now there’s something about their movement that’s just so uneasy. The almost horror and suspenseful atmosphere of this game really ropes you in. Not only do you feel connected to these characters throughout the story, but saving them is genuinely a test of your bravery at the hands of these truly horrific enemies and villains. This and Mario Party 6 were the only games I played on the original GameCube before moving to the DS and Wii back when I was only 7 or 8. So while I may have incredibly rose tinted glasses, this game will always have a very special place in my heart, in the shape of Midna’s little single tooth sassy grin.
This video really put into words why TP holds such a special place in my heart. Granted, I haven't played it since the Gamecube version all those years ago (I wanted to get back to it... but then I booted the game up and realised that I was in the water temple again). TP was probably my 3rd Zelda game after WW and Minish Cap. And it may sound silly, but I really enjoyed Princess Zelda's role in the game. I remember being so surprised meeting her as early as you do. You also think that the game is going to be about her and that she'll be the Twilight Princess and boom, it's actually Midna. I'm rambling, but it's so heartening to see videos like these, because TP really is such an underrated game. And I hope that we get another port to the Switch soon... please Nintendo... I'm begging you...
I don’t remember how young I was when I played this game but I’m 17 now this is still and always be my favorite game, and I will take my time to watch anybody to talk about it.
I'm 16 now and I remember playing it back when we got a Wii in 2009 and I still love the game so much. I have it on Dolphin Emulator and still play it often just for the nostalgia and memories.
I actually have an interesting story about this game. The first time I got a detention at school, I was sent to a teacher who had a Nintendo Wii set up for students who finished work early or free days where people would do their own thing. One game in particular caught my eye, that being twilight princess. The teacher noticed this and told me very few students even played it that much, so the teacher actually let me keep it as long I didn't get into more trouble in the future.
@@jheneauxzacindeiga3409 yeah I wish my teachers were that cool, well I had one who was actually but the principal hated him for being so chill and practically giving the answers to any student who asked when working on homework in class, which I mean yeah his job was to teach and instruct not test our memory and berate us when we got a question wrong, so he was pretty cool.
This game was the best part of my childhood and a memory I hold very dear to this day. It has impacted me a ton. I used to stay up late as a kid in elementary, watching my dad play it while waiting for my mom to come home from her night shifts. The family was happy back then and it was so sweet. Now, I want to put something related to this game on everything I own. I have the logo on my car, the Hyrule crest on my laptop, now for my phone....Two stickers, OoT charms that I destroyed a lanyard for to make a phone charm, Twilight princess lock and home screen, wolf link and midna picture for my keyboard, midna sound alerts (her giggle, her saying hey, and appearing), so fan songs from a youtuber as ringtones, and songs from the game for my alarm sounds. My purse has a pin of wolf link and a badge of midna, and all of this is from me remembering the happier days when I look at all of these. My favorite part about the game is the reason why Link goes on his adventure. For most games I see, its to save Hyrule or save Zelda, but to save the kids was what touched me. He didn't care about Hyrule or Zelda. He didn't travel or met her at that point. It was the kids that made him originally start his quest, which is so sweet. His interactions with Midna and their story also kept a young me watching more, along with the Hero's Shade bein the Hero of Time, where you even get his old weapons that you used in the previous game. I can go on a long rant because of this game alone because of how much it impacted me as a child, and I wish that this game gets more love. The 11 volume manga also adds so much to the world, while also taking away some of the ame's glory, but it enhanced my love for the game and the characters in it.
I expected to have a lot to say, but this is pretty solid. You seem to have a very good grasp on comedic timing interspersed among more serious commentary. Not once did it feel obnoxious, and that's a very good thing. I'm surprised this video hasn't popped off yet. It seems like the perfect fit for UA-cam's algorithm. Zelda, attention grabbing title and thumbnail, and a long video. Well, regardless, I really enjoyed it. You've organized your points well, it was all very interesting, and now I'm subbed. I like to offer constructive criticism to up and coming creators, to see where they can better improve, but I'm having a hard time. All you need to focus on, really, is just refining your craft. Make the jokes even tighter, the scripts even better organized. I think you're on a good path, and I will be looking forward to future videos.
Holy shit, King. Thanks so much for actually watching. Like I said on Twitter I have watched your series of Zelda retrospectives a million and a half times. They’re all really fantastic. (I even listened to your twilight Princess one during class in high school when I was supposed to be doing work haha). I am really glad you liked the video. Your words mean a lot to me. I was very worried the whole time while editing that it was too snappy and obnoxious, so really glad to hear that it didn’t come across that way. Thanks so much for taking the time to watch. Excuse the pun but that’s king shit right there. ❤️
@@kylehill3643 really? I mean I think that award goes to Ocarina of time tbh. I think underrated really fits twilight princess. But hey that’s just my opinion. I skimmed through some of your comments and it’s clear that you don’t like it, but that’s fine.
A solely selfish note of feedback - I love watching these Zelda retrospectives while I'm relaxing in bed before sleep so the hectic speed of the narration and jumping round with the sound effects / background music can get a bit intense. might just mean I need to watch your videos during the day instead cos the actual content is awesome 🤣 not a huge fan of comedy in these kinds of videos but again that's totally subjective. thanks for sharing this one.
Twilight Princess genuinely changed my life. It made me love stories and fleshed out characters , it made me love video games and in a roundabout way- It made me live acting and writing. This game is fantastic
Playing the Wii version and its motion controls added a visceral feeling to the game. Swinging your sword may get tiring and old but still adds to the immersion. Pointing your wiimote to aim your arrow, slingshot or double claws is much more satisfying than double thumbsticks. I love this game!
What i loved about it was when you were fighting the bosses and could finally hit their weak point it was so satisfying to just swing the wiimote like a madman especially with the music that gets triumphant in those moments.
For me Twilight Princess was the culmination of all the past traditional 3d zelda games into something that was amazing. So many creative dungeons, an atmospheric grand world filled with so many diverse characters and towns, amazing music, a great story with a bitter sweet ending, and so much more. I still feel that this is the best zelda game we have gotten and I hope the next zelda game (after tears of the kingdom) takes heavy inspiration from TP and what it did so well.
Imo twilight princess has the best dungeons besides skyward sword which after being rereleased I can say I enjoyed it better than on the Wii skyward sword also some of the best character development in Zelda period but personally I prefer twilight princess it’s truly a masterpiece
This video put into words everything ive thought about Twilight Princess since 2006 - such an incredible game with so many superb moments. Midna is the best character in Zelda history
This video single-handedly made me do something I’ve been putting off for years. And so I went through my dusty old cases and found my copy of Twilight Princess for the Wii-U. My journey will begin anew, thank you.
I’m conflicted. Some of the music sounds way better with the orchestra, like the Hyrule Field theme, cause it’s meant to be bombastic and filled with oomph, but for the twilight world themes, you just have to have that on MIDI because you wouldn’t be able to capture the same vibe with the orchestra. I even think they missed the point of the opening of the game. It’s meant to be quiet and mysterious and beautiful, but with the orchestra they bombastic it up. I think it would be great to have a mixture, with some pieces performed by an orchestra, and some still on the MIDI.
I tried listening to the orchestral versions, and as good as they sound on their own, I also think they sound a bit too bombastic, especially if they were in the game itself. (Especially the opening theme, which I believe IS supposed to be more quiet, mysterious and beautiful like Hychro mentioned, not loud and massive like the orchestral version tried to do during the last part) Also, I feel the notes in the Fyrus music sounded more audible in the MIDI version than whatever orchestral version he was playing, which sounded a bit too polished imo.
Finally a fellow soul that sees Twilight Princess the same way I do. It's just so underappreciated and I am so sad it hasn't been ported to the Switch after all those years for others to enjoy. Midna has my heart till this day ❤️
@Devon Burkhardt See. I see nothing but praises and everyone afraid to point out it's faults. I don't see any truth in this game being 'under' rated. I don't see any 'under' anywhere or 'hate' when some situations should call things out.
I recently did a revisit of Twilight Princess. Started a new save. I just planned on seeing if it held up to my childhood views. Since when I played this as a kid, its all i could think about for months. Even after i beat it, I still couldn't get it off my mind. Well, my revisit I relearned why I loved the game as much as I did. The way Link is just living his normal life and having to throw all of that away to save those he cares about. He faces struggles, terrifying enemies, and impossible challenges, but he takes all of them head on. He doesn't care how big the foe is, or how insurmountable the challenge is. He WILL get it done. He's not afraid. Its empowering. The friends you make along the way makes the journey all the more worthwhile. This, is a game. THIS is peak.
Finally, someone pointed out the ending with Midna Leaving to the twilight world forever. That Moment hit the nostalgia gland pretty hard for me. Great video dude! 10/10
Let's be honest, Malo becoming a shop owner was destined. In Japan, adorable things tend to become popular, and he made the right connections. Had help from the hero and the gorons. On the plus, he got you a discount on the magic armor or whatever it's called. Happy for him. 👑🤵🏽♂️🃏💯
I am appalled you didn't mention the ominous music track of Hyrule Castle and Ganon building up as you get higher towards the top. Quiet, almost muted at first in somber melancholy, until you ascend each staircase, rising in sound as the tension of the final conflict is about to begin. That gave me chills when I realized. ❤
Due your pacing is insane over this whole thing, top notch energy start to finish. My wife's favorite game is actually Twilight Princess and she talks about it all the time. You make some great points and I can totally see how this is underrated. I'm still hoping for modern remakes of all the zelda titles so i can truly pay through them all on the switch and get a feel for the whole series. Your hardwork payed off on this one dude, it's a banger!
Dude Hammers thank you so much for always being so kind! Every time I edited bits of Majora's Mask I kept thinking about how good your MM video was lol. And tell your wife that she is an absolute legend with impeccable taste in games.
First touching this game as achild, I just always felt that this game felt a lot more like a actual “legend” that the title "legend of zelda"implies, with all the characters, atmostphere, music, etc. It's all very touching. PS. I would take the Postman over any character in AC Odyssey or something
That was delightful to watch, I grew up playing and loving this game on the Wii! I loved how much detail you went into about the music in particular. It's such a compelling score and they use it so well but the difference between the orchestral versions and MIDI is so shocking. How cool would it be to have a Switch port with live music spliced in! Also never knew that Midna's lines were just chopped up sentences, so cool to hear.
I want to play it because my bro was the one that play it, but idk if my wii is still alive. I was 9 or 10 years and I was scared of the monsters haha- (I was so stupid ._.)
"Skyward Sword...split many people" haha, I don't know why but I laughed there. Definitely was a split between the community, if not more hatred for it. Glad to see that people are playing through the HD version and loving it because personally I would've said this one's the most underrated
for real. this game in particular i feel like zelda isnt just sorta the princess that you go after and she actually has her own story going on at the same time as links. feels more like she has a role opposed to just needing to be saved.
Skywar is my second favorite after Botw. If you don’t get excited feeling like you are holding the master sword I think you don’t deserve to play this series.
@Johan Nilsson Skyward Sword is kinda 💩 compared to Twilight Princess, the fixed things that Skyward Sword Switch has, are stuff that Twilight Princess already had out of the box in the Gamecube original and Wii port.
I remember being a little girl and watching my dad play this on the wii when it first came out and begging him to play it every day so I could watch and then finally picking up the controllers myself. This was my very first video game I ever played and to this day it remains my favorite of all time. I'm so happy you did the game so much justice and touched on every single point perfectly, you're definitely not alone in your love and admiration for this game!
Dude. This video reignited my love for this game. I kept just nodding my head and going "yeah he's right". It is so close to my top spot I think it switches every day. All of your points were spot on. The only fault I really have against this game is the resistance to do a full replay because of how slow it can be at times. Regardless this was the first Zelda game I beat completely by myself. It really is special to me and this video perfectly encapsulates why I adore it. Whew, long comment.
YES! This is exactly the kind of response I wanted lol. The slow start can be killer man but it's definitely worth it if you power through ;) Thanks for the long comment
Guys... the puzzles are supposed to be challenging... you cant feel accomplished solving them if they're easy. The sliding box puzzle and the statue puzzle were my two favourite puzzles all because they were difficult. That said, zelda games often have variety to attract people with different tastes so the reason those puzzles are there is to please people like me just like most games have a stealth mission to please the people who enjoy stealth missions
Twilight Princess is my favourite Zelda game because of how dark and different it is, along with also being soft. The characters, world, and the STORY are AMAZING!! I'VE Never come across someone whom loves it as much as I do. So thank you for making this video essay. Midna is by far my favourite character in a Zelda game. ❤
I’m so glad that someone appreciates this game as much as I do. This was my very first Zelda that I played with my two older brothers on the Wii. I get so much nostalgia from this game, it’s some of my earliest childhood memories and I’m just so glad someone broke down why it’s good.
I always love seeing Twilight Princess getting the love I think it deserves. It was my first Zelda game, and I went in completely blind. I had no idea what The Legend of Zelda was or what TP was. And oh my god was it just absolutely phenomenal. The best gaming experience I’ve ever had. And because of how amazing it is, it’s what got me so into TLoZ and why TP is my favorite game of all time. Thank you for this awesome video
@@Snugboy Nah sorry mate. It's still skyward sword that is the most unappreciated. Most people love Twillight Princess, there are only a few edgy stupid idiots that say: "iT iS jUsT OcArInA oF TiMe".
I’m so sad that this video came into my recommended after it had been out for seven months already, I could seriously hear someone go on and on about this game in particular for hours on end. This was my first Zelda game that I beat by myself without anything to help me like a guide as a kid and to just hear someone else put into words everything that is good about it. From hearing that little twinkle when there was a golden bug that you just knew Agatha would want, and it was in an area that was tedious to return to so you spent about half an hour looking for it, to the heart beating about 1000 beats per minute whenever there’s a situation such as Colin having his moment of heroism and you going to save him and finally FINALLY having your payback and showing Links growth from a humble farmhand into the hero he was always meant to be. This will always be my favorite Zelda game, nothing felt too tedious to me, and having someone else make a video about the good points makes me happy thank you.
There are so many little details that made this game so cool and memorable for me. Like if you defeat a bigger enemy, and press A, Link does a little cool flexing with his sword! I love this. I don't understand why it is forgettable or bland to some people.
I'm so glad you mentioned the start of the game. I've always loved that simple start as an ordinary farmer before being thrust into the world of danger and adventure
What an amazing video... twilight princess is easily one of my favorite games of all time for so many reasons. When you compared link to an older brother, I remembered trying to figure out all the tears of light with my older brother when I was young. Hit home with me for sure...
You forgot to mention the minibosses. Even those have unique designs, not just some random enemies you simply have to fight. They get an introductory cutscene, unique mechanic and theme song, just like how the actual dungeon bosses do (minus shown names and second phases, apart from Fyrus who doesn't have a second phase either). It is really cool that they put this much effort even into something as simple as a miniboss that gives you the dungeon item.
to this day, Twilight Princess remains my favorite Zelda game by a wide margin. the story, the music, the characters, everything has been amazing. to the point I would constantly reload my pre-Ganondorf save file JUST to fight him again
The characters were also massively expressive. There is so much believable drama conveyed by the expressions of the characters, in ways that no Nintendo title since has topped.
I recently started playing through it again, (and I never knew this) once I finished collecting the sacred tears in Kakariko village, I went back to Ordon and found that you can actually tell the people of the village that the kids are safe. I always made a beeline to Bo to get the iron boots before, never really spoke to the other villagers, but man it feels great to relieve them after worrying so much
When you were talking about Midna, I was literally tearing up thinking about how much she means to me as a character and how you perfectly encapsulated the things I love about her... Then the glue joke came out of left field and I almost choked laughing, oh my god.
My very first Zelda game was Skyward Sword. I don't really remember how old I was when my dad got it but it was long ago enough that I really don't remember much about that time. My siblings and I would watch him play and constantly nag him to continue. We were invested in the characters and the story, not so much the actual game seeing as we weren't the ones playing it or were too young to understand some of it. But we really enjoyed it. And then my dad bought Twilight Princess. I was thrilled when I found out that there were other games in The Legend of Zelda. And I really wanted to watch him play it. So when he actually sat down and played it, we were there watching. That is until he got to Link being in the dungeon as a wolf. We were kicked out because we were too young for that, apparently. Didn't stop us from trying to catch glimpses, though lol. Our persistence eventually bore fruit and we were allowed to watch the rest of the game eventually. To this day, Twilight Princess has been my favorite Zelda game. And I suppose I'm one of those rare few that actually ENJOY the long openings of Skyward Sword and Twilight Princess. Because they introduce the characters whom we grow to love and we get to live a day in their lives where everything is normal and happy and easy. I would often restart the game once I finished the opening just to experience it again.
I enjoy the slow burn of the opening story... but being taught the basics (this is a heart, this is how you run, etc) really really really annoying on subsequent plays Not to mention Fi being an amazing character ruined by treating the play like a newcomer for the entire story
I really don't care enough to comment on UA-cam videos, but this one get a comment hands down. I've always been a huge Zelda fan, simply put. It's my favorite game series. Twilight Princess though? My favorite game in existence. It's always checked all the boxes for me and I love it. That doesn't make it perfect, but it makes it my favorite. My buddy and I are currently working on creating our own action-adventure video game and seeing your video definitely helped to get my head out of this space of not knowing where to go with it. This was a great reminder of the things I love in video games and the like. I loved the video, thank you for this sir.
I always ALWAYS loved this game. The soundtrack was amazing and midnas lament gets me every time. I really loved the artistic aesthetic look they chose for this game and I felt like it was a serious title and felt so grown up playing it was a kid. I love twilight princess through and through!
I don’t know why but Agatha became a BIG part of my childhood, like, whenever I think of her I get a massive wave of nostalgia. Loved her design, weird quirk and nature, her house, and her theme. Used to have a crush on her when I was a kid lol but that’s no longer the case. I do feel like she’s part of my life for some reason - even more so than link.
Great video. I never played Zelda until breathe of the wild, and now that Tears is out, I’m scouring UA-cam learning some lore to appreciate it more. I honestly regret that I didn’t grow up on these games, because individually, they’re outstanding, but as a collective unit, they’re a fictional poetic masterpiece.
This was my first zelda game that I really got into and played myself, so it'll always have a special place in my heart. It always makes me happy to see people appreciating all the goodness TP has to offer!
Pretty sure the Ooccoo were actually based off a painting! Also, the name Ooccoo is a reference to the original Zelda game, as Hex Code #00CC00 is the same exact green used for Link!
@@nirutivan9811 Sad, although Switch sold much much more (and still is) than WiiU, I think that Nintendo should really invert some months and some money at port TP HD and Wind Waker HD to Switch, they don't even need to make further changes on them, just port them.
I fully agree. I don't own a Nintendo console anymore(HIGHLY regret getting rid of my ds and Wii years ago) and I want to play Zelda games so bad. I know there's breath of the wild for switch but I'd really love to play tp if I ever get a switch. I would have gotten a Wii u before but since there isn't anything new for it, I figured it wouldn't be a good idea
Hey lovely Twilight Princess fans! I just released a BRAND NEW ZELDA VIDEO all about Skyward Sword HD. If you liked this thing, it'd really mean the world to me if you checked this new one out ua-cam.com/video/MiYdXscvZR4/v-deo.html
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@@walkerrandall3044 v ts
I'm a little sad that you didn't mention how each phase of the Ganondorf fight uses a trope from a previous game's Ganon fight. You have Dead Man's Volley, the watch-the-paintings from Ocarina (as a wolf!), the horseback fight, and finally a duel to the death in a ring of fire. As much as Zant's boss rush is a tour de force, Ganondorf does it just as well.
If twilight princess is your favorite game, you're instantly a friend.
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My biggest gripe with TP will always be that the enemy music interrupts Midna’s Lament during that section. I was so pissed when they didn’t fix that in the remake ngl
I'm pissed that the HD remaster is so bad vs other remasters that had a lot more going on and were cheaper at the time.
I can't stand Ilia's duck face in the HD remaster and the Miiverse stamps ruining a chest that originally was a heartpiece or something similar.
I always muted the music and played it on youtube so no enemy music was ever interrupting me >:)
I think that's generally why they don't spawn too many enemies in that part of the game.
Yea I think if you head straight to the castle the chances of you running into an enemy is really low
@@liamsams OML I DID THAT LMFAO
I definitely found myself genuinely caring about these characters. I remember racing as fast as I could to save midna, not because I just wanted to do it quickly, but because I had this real panic and fear for midna. Like I forgot that I was playing a game. I cared about this little blob of pixels.
And what makes it more amazing is that I started out hating Midna. Then I found myself racing to save her because I was afraid she would die. And there wasn’t a single moment where I could pinpoint the change from hating her to racing to save her.
I loved this game because it was one of the first games I ever saw existing. My older cousin was playing it on the couch, and I thought it was multiplayer because of the Monkeys, and that’s the full memory. For literal years, I tried to find out what game it is, and when I found the disc box, I realized what it was, and smiled. I realized another reason I loved this game was because when I first played Smash Brawl, I always played as link, and became really good at it, just because he was cool looking and green, so I loved his character. I started playing the game last year or the year before, I was so happy. Me and my cousin (younger brother of my older cousin) took turns playing the game and it was so fun, and we had some good times. We’re currently on the Ooccoo dungeon, and we’re doing good.
Yeah, I also cared a lot for the people in the village, because on my second playthrough, I actually talked to them more than the required dialogues, and I felt so bad about how losing the children caused so much terror and sadness in the village, that I wanted to save them because it would make the villagers at peace again, and not because I had to.
same
Even to this day I still race as fast as I can, I think a part of me is scared that she'll still die even though I know she won't
The title segment where Wolf Link howls at the twilight and the main theme motif plays in the background gives peak Zelda chills and you can’t change my mind. The hype for this game was palpable.
I need a Wolf Link plushie, RIGHT NOW!
One of the rare games that truly lived up to that hype.
It always gives me goosebumps. The amount of nostalgia almost hurts my heart in a way. One of the best and most influential games I have played in my life.
I recently bought it for the Wii. Happy to play it since I don’t have a GameCube or a Wii U.
It was overhyped and a lame fanservice game which copied OOT after the complaints against WW, I didnt buy into it
16:22 I got to texture zelda herself and I can't express enough how fun it was. Hope everyone that played the HD remake enjoyed the textures. We tried to keep them fairly simular.
Dude! I just looked at the credits and sure enough your name is in there. Do you have a Twitter or an email or something I could contact you on? I’d absolutely love to chat more about this!
whoa cool! you guys did awesome! thank you!
That's really cool! One thing I wish the remaster had done was add in Orchestral Soundtrack and add in modern lighting and shadows to make it more immersive. Missed opportunity but oh well.
Good work man
Wow. How did you get that gig?
This was a fire video. Glad someone loves Twilight Princess as much as me. Keep up the great work !
Oh thank you so much dude. We can fight for the title of biggest TP fan ;))
@@Snugboy I’m ready 👊🏻😤
@@CarthusDojo join snugboys discord we will fight there
I remember watching my older brother play twighlight princess and wind waker back to back when i was little cuz i wasn't old enough to figure out the puzzles myself and it made me obsessed with legend of Zelda ever since. My mom made my best friend and me Link costumes so we could run around in the woods and fight "trolls" (didn't know they were called bokoblins at the time) twilight princess literally changed my life bc i spent so much time thinking Abt Zelda and it growing up.
@@Snugboy I agree with you on literally everything in this video.
Zelda desperately needs to return to the dark high-fantasy art style. It was simply magical in Twilight Princess
I would love for a return to this style. Although idk how likely Nintendo would be to do it.
Snugboy i think BOTW2 might be a darker game than the first one, kinda like OoT and Majoras mask, plus the trailer for it itself looks way more dark than anything in BOTW.
@@marphy1451
The problem also lies in the art style. Theres only so much of a mood you can set with cell shaded graphics. Twilight Princess did dark fantasy perfectly, the only other game to even come close was Dark Souls 1
I agree!
No.
Twilight Princess was the first Zelda game I EVER played and my goodness… I fell in love with the game immediately. It just absolutely blew my mind. The open world, the characters, the terrifying enemies and incredible story line that had me hooked from the very beginning… It will always have a special place in my heart. I’m devastated that I don’t have my Wii anymore, so I can’t even replay the masterpiece of a game 😭
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No way TP Was the first you ever played bruh 💀
Theres always emulation
it was my first game too and BOOM instant favourite
@dreambigprod.7141 I mean it was the first I ever played as well since it was the only one I owned when I was younger
That howl on the title screen gives me goosebumps every time.
I thought I was the only one.
Hearing it again gave me such a nostalgia trip. Man I love this game.
Just thinking about it gives me goosebumps
same
Agreed. It gets me every time. The only game I let the title screen go cause that howl is incredible
Thank yooouuu for this videoooo. When Twilight Princess was on the “bad zeldas” list, I was in shock every time. This game is fking incredible. A gem of gaming we need to preserve
It's on the bad Zelda's list? Honestly putting any game on there is criminal but tp especially. Out of all the Zelda games I've played, it's one of my absolute favorites! Oot is tied because I have so many great memories with both of them
@@murasakino101 my only issue with Zelda as a whole
Is you can’t change the difficulty setting to make game harder.
I finally played OOT MASTER QUEST. The increased difficulty of the puzzles made the game more fun and exciting. That being said TWILIGHT PRINCESS is my next Zelda game to beat
Before starting BOTW
To many people trash Zelda games for all the wrong reasons. I was hearing nothing but bad things about SKYWARD SWORD, I finally played it on the Nintendo switch and I was more then pleased with the game, my biggest issue is that the HYLIAN SHIELD is optional. that should be a standard shield in the game.
@@derekjuarez9762in the TP HD version you can start an increased difficulty mode without HUD (hearts not displayed) and Link taking more damage
@@derekjuarez9762 Last time I played Twilight Princess on Wii I learned a glitch that lets you skip the Ordon sword and keep the wooden sword (I'm not a speedrunner, it took me forever to set up the trick and finally pull it off) while also restricting myself to the starting three hearts. There are only a handful of occasions where you actually need to switch to the master sword to finish off an enemy or boss, but otherwise, playing the whole game with the weakest sword and lowest health possible was very rewarding.
I think that the cool thing about twilight princess is it's more shaped like a movie. With the music used as a narrative element. More character development, and cool shoots. Personally I love the dark and the music... Is just... So damn good.
unrelated but our names our very similar, except my last name Caldera
@@yourehereforthatarentyou Haha are you Spanish?
@@SimonCarranza nope, super white. i chose the first and last names myself when i had it changed a few years ago. just liked the way Caldera sounded honestly, only found out it’s typically a spanish name a while back lmao. but picked Simon specifically after the main character of Gurren Lagann, fun fact
@@yourehereforthatarentyou Hahaha we are white too in Spain, specially after the quarantine. Well maybe dark hair. But cool, you chose a cool name 😎😎 Actually, your surname means boiler in Spanish, double cool!
the only problem I had with playing the zelda games as a kid was knowing where to go next xD maybe I was just a dumb child
The hero's shade was confirmed to be link from OoT and MM, so the songs make absolute sense. Also, the first one is the song of healing because oot link is trying to see if it can heal link from being a wolf, which is awesome detail.
That's so sad the way he ended up 😢 my poor boy
@@rabidbasher he do be a good boy tho
Not just that, he and TP Link are ancestor and descendant by blood.
Your profile picture is even the Link from OOT and MM.
@@ZeldaVerdem ocarina of time fan, it was the first game I played.
I HATED TP game for being better than OOT, but nostalgia is over, i tried oot week ago and its just inferior compared to TP
Tp aged like fine vine, the game have HD port on Wii U and maybe switch? While oot had a whole remake on 3DS and still ugly game
TP is the 🐐
But OOT is my fav game in my heart
Honestly what threw me off the most when i first started playing TP was how soft Link was. He's so badass but HE'S THE LITERAL PERSONIFICATION OF "It's not much, but it's honest work" and I LOV EHIM FOR IT
So basically all Link characters in all zelda games....
@@carlospandette8001 No, not really.
@@carlospandette8001 There's a distinct and seemingly calculated distance. Most links are sweet young boys who are LAZY AF lmao. This link is working helping the entire village doing the work of a hero long before destiny and zant
@@kevinaguirre9306 Every Link is the literal personification of "it's not much, but t's honest work".
That's why I said so basically all Link characters in all zelda games. All Links are hard workers, helping whatever they can, the loner character who stands up for everyone.
@@carlospandette8001 idk tho, ocarina of time link, wind waker link, most of the mangas which I grew up on, portray him as an irresponsible, maybe selfish, immature kid who grows into becoming that trope. Which, as a kid who exemplified those negative traits, I very much appreciated.
Maybe it's projection, but I think that twilight princess link is different in that he's already saving the town by just doing villager shit. He's a hero doing honest work, where was like wind waker link is sleeping outside to be alone and sleep in, forgetting his own birthday lmao
I've never seen someone who agrees with me on the intro and setting up Link as a sweet and average farm boy and making you care about the characters so much. This is my BIGGEST argument about why I love this game and hearing someone agree with me was really refereshing.
I know!!! It seems like you always hear a bunch of crap about the intro. I loved it because you get a glimpse of life. It is just normal, things are peaceful, and it gives you so much stuff to prepare
@@BenGaming03 Honestly, this section never felt tedious to me I thought it was cleverly designed both in terms of game play and story telling
People that aren’t patient clearly don’t understand the opening of Twilight Princess that well.
When I was younger, I would spend *hours* in Ordon pretending to be a pumpkin delivery boy lol. I love how peaceful and even normal it is
This will always be my favorite Zelda game for this reason
it’s funny because i never noticed how “slow” the beginning was on my own. i suppose i actually enjoy slow starts. i feel that it adds more depth
The Slow start works flawlessly tbh, it builds up the Atmosphere which makes it one of my favorite Titles ever.
I love the slow start. It actually made you care for the characters and as a result added a sense of urgency to help them.
It's the fun typical anime story from rags to riches, outcast to power, townfolk to hero concept. I think TP execcuted this exceptionally well, compelling a nobody to care about the world.
It reminds me of the intro to Kingdom Hearts 2. A lot of people hate it, but it gives so much needed context to the game and story, and makes you really care about the characters you'll see
I like slow starts only for my first playthrough of a game, when a game has a slow start it usually turns me off of playing it again especially without a new game + mode
one of the things I got to appreciate about twilight princess after a while is how Princess Zelda herself actually acts like a queen in this one, she cares about and protects her kingdom, unlike the other games where she is younger, lost or constricted on what she can do for her kingdom. Her assist in the last Ganondorf fight while it is reminiscent to other games I still appreciate how girlboss she is in this one
Female characters have more agency and depth in Twilight Princess than in any other Zelda game, and no one talks about it.
It made me sad in WW how Zelda and Tetra FELT like two different people. I feel like leaving her sealed in that chamber while Link did his quest for the triforce would have had more potency if she had been furious and devastated instead of artfully sad
Right!!!??? SHE IS THE MOST BADASSS ZELDA EVER!
I use to watch my brother play this game as a kid and immediately I was just in awe. I was too scared to actually play it though and would just run around the first village and hold that dog (you know the one). One day I had accidentally saved my 10 min save file over my brothers 9 hours of gameplay (that was a lot at the time due to divorce parent situation, yenno). My heart sank and I felt so bad and had the idea to play it up to where he had gotten before he found out. I was really scared but link’s courage really inspired me back then so I booked it and found I was pretty good at it in the meantime. I don’t think I would have touched video games much growing up if that hadn’t happen. The only reason my brother found out was because in my rush I had renamed link to rfgt1234 for some reason? Lol But I ended up going semi completionist on this game
Thats actually a really sweet story😆
That’s so sweet dude! I also got into this because of my older brother too. I was completely enthralled by the experience, and the rest is history.
This reminded me of the time I had 118/120 stars in Mario 64 and my 7yr old cousin deleted my file and saved over it with his 9 star game. I almost killed him
I did the same thing with my older cousin! However, she offered to reset her entire 10 hour save file so I could start over with her... I was shocked, felt bad, and insanely happy 😂 we had a great time playing it to the end!! A game I’ll never forget.
Love this story
This is the first time I've ever heard anyone acknowledge the slow beginning in a positive way, and it makes me so happy. I love how it sets up a relationship between Link and all the other characters in a believable way because then, throughout the rest of the game, you really feel like you care about what you're fighting for. It makes the stakes more personal, and it's part of why I'm so in love with this game.
I personally wish they put the characters you loved at risk more often
I got Twilight Princess without ever buying it. My parents bought a used Wii, and the Twilight Princess disk was in it. It quickly became one of my favorite games of all time. The music is probably my favorite part, and some songs still bring tears to my eyes years later.
*plays midnas lament*
The musical sore was 'something else', it truly moved the soul.
It moved Poe’s soul
Phenomenal bgms
is tp is one of your favorite games of all time, then you haven’t played enough games
This is one of the only games where I had the desire to complete twice back to back, so good.
This whole video is so heartwarming to me because I never thought that someone else could have the same level of appreciation for The Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess that I have.
well, just know that there are 5,080 positive comments, just like this one.
"Is this game all about Midna?"
The title of the game : Twilight princess
Remember though, the game tricks you into believing Zelda is the title character. It isn’t until later into the game (I think it’s when you enter Gerudo, or maybe even not until the very end of the game?) that you find out the true Twilight Princess is Midna.
Thats the joke
@@naoai1549 Nah, you’re right. I was just bringing it up because those who haven’t played the game wouldn’t know that. Then again, they shouldn’t be watching this video due to spoilers so 🤷♂️
Nao AI i love your chiaki pfp
Navi seems like a better ally than midna
I believe that TP's strength is like "Death by a Thousand Cuts" in reverse. Instead of getting one crazy thing done right (with the exception of the story and characters) it does thousands of smaller things just so damn right.
Twilight Princess is an anomaly of a game, once in a lifetime.
Yes! That is so true. I like having a ton of great things, rather than one neat central gimmick.
This is a great way of describing it.
true
I know this is a video that was posted two years ago, but today, just a couple of weeks after the launch of Tears of the Kingdom, I came looking for it. I was wondering if anyone ever talked about Twilight Princess. I'm with you, this was a truly great game. And I think you've very succinctly identified why it was. Thank you for appreciating this game, and for making a video about it (even if it was two years ago.) You've made me understand why I sometimes think wistfully about this game. Listening to the music on this video was such a nostalgic moment for me.
TP easily has the most memorable sound design for me. Like Ocarina has banger music, but TP has such a bold atmosphere created by its music and SFX.
Twilight definitely shares 1st place for me next to Majora's Mask. I deeply appreciated how real the graphics became and wish they went back to it for BOTW and TOTK. I hope they do in the future after TOTK.
Fr the Hyrule Field theme goes hard
I feel that way about the visuals. The whole twilight visuals is incredible, and so much more interesting and unique than anything from oot or the rest of the series (though they are all at the top of video game visuals imo)
@@leaffinite2001 If you've seen any of the fan made 3D renders on UA-cam on how they remake and model OoT in unbelievable realistic graphics you have to ask why Nintendo has taken so long to take the franchise to the next step for a change. Cryzenx here on UA-cam has done amazing work so there's no excuse why Nintendo can't pull something like that off. BUT something as convenient and small as the Switch can't handle that type of software from what I've heard people say so they would have to distribute a new more sophisticated game console with more hardware space. Yet I also heard that the Switch Pro or something like that is what they're working on next, which means most likely we're not getting a realistic Zelda any time soon damn it. And that's IF they decide to do it or the fan heavily push for them to make one.
@Jheneauxza Cindeiga i really think part of the reason oot can be bumped up so much is the general lack of power necessary to run the game. Like yes, they could make a new zelda game with all the depth and mechanical complexity of oot (not that much frankly) and crazy high quality graphics, but instead they are making games like totk that still look 10 times better than oot with like 100 times the gameplay/computing complexity. Which is better. Thats something to keep in mind whenever you see "mario 64 but it looks better than odyssey" or whatever, mario 64 runs on 35 year old hardware, running a game like botw at that graphical quality is actually hard.
Twilight princess is my favourite game of all time and no one can change my opinion
I love everything about it:story, music, atmosphere, bosses, puzzles, gameplay, combat, and mostly dungeons(the arbitor's grounds and city in the sky were awesome)
ME TOO ME TOO 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 it’s the best game I’ve ever experienced and the only video game I’ve played more than 3 times through.
it's amazing but I have to disagree on one thing city in the sky was hell i got lost immediately otherwise everything was amazing
favorite zelda of all time too
Agreed! I'll admit BoTW is a close second but Twilight Princess will always be my favorite! Really wish we could see the Twili again, maybe BoTW 2 but that's near impossible
Same
I 100% completed Twilight Princess 3 times on the Gamecube version, i never had so much fun in a single player game in my life and definetly the game is overwhelming emotionally speaking.
It takes the best aspects from Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask to create a solid timeless masterpiece 👍.
It is the true successor to OOT and it does everything better.
@@threemar3 Ehh I still feel like the OST in twilight princess was a downgrade.
Your opinion. I honestly think TP’s soundtrack is really cool.
Twilight Princess is the first one I've ever managed to finish on my own, since I was finally old enough to understand how to get pass most puzzles on my own. It has a special place in my heart and is my favourite for most of the reasons you've mentioned. The darker tones are really what made me prefer it tbh
Twilight Princess was my first Zelda game. I was 11 and I’m 22 now. I was instantly hooked and then I played the other games. I love the franchise.
I'm 22 too and I think i first played it when I was 13 or so. I picked up a copy at my library randomly and I immediately fell in love.
I was 12 when I played the game, but now I'm 21 and I still love it.
Wow I did the exact same thing!!
Bruh stop reminding us how old we are. But fr tho, the 2000s Zelda games were great.
Ocarina of Time was my first Zelda game, followed by Wind Waker but it wasn’t until I played Twilight Princess that I really began to fall in love with the series. I’m 22 as well.
I will never forget the moment when Link defeats King Bulbin on the bridge and does that badass pose with Epona. It felt so heroic and that's something I can't say I've felt a lot of when playing Zelda games. Of course I know Link is the "Hero of Time" but something about that scene in this game felt so epic.
I would REALLY love to see this game released on the switch! It was my favourite game growing up and I would love to replay it
Same!! Hope they will
Same here!
Yes!!!! I hope they do too! It was my favorite game until breath of the wild.
y’all do realize it’s on wiiu right
@@ikedaren_29336 ofc
Being born in 1997, this was actually the game that introduced me to the Zelda series. It absolutely blew me away. There’s nothing like the feeling it gave me the first time I used the Wii remote to swing Link’s sword. It sparked and lifelong love for the series, and I’ve played almost all of them now. After playing this, I had to have the rest. I got A Link To The Past on Gameboy advance, and from there I just kept playing them.
My very young sons now play the exact same games, and it’s the most wonderful thing for me.
Zelda Twilight Princess was my first introduction to Zelda games and even though I love so many of the other games in the series, none have brought me as much joy, excitement, and nostalgia as this game. The music and the story of the game are HUGE for me and this games’ music will forever be my favorite music of any game/movie ever. The story of Twilight Princess is also my favorite story in the series and possibly in any game I’ve ever played. It’s truly special that I can replay this game for the nth time and NEVER get tired of it. I will continue to say that this is my favorite game of all time and even though I absolutely love BOTW, it will never have the same impact on me as Twilight Princess does. A true masterpiece! *steps off soap box*
WORD!! You put it nicely and I must say I agree, best game in many ways 🏰🌟
Theres a bunch of us Twilight princess lovers, although our voices are silent our hearts drum with the magical passion this game has lit in us.
it's the second best-selling LoZ game of all time. Why are so many people pretending this was some niche hidden gem? it sold over 9 mil ffs.
@@trippersigs2248 Because it’s overshadowed by nearly every other Zelda game when it comes to conversation. I rarely see TP topics or videos, yet BOTW or OOT are all over the place, for example.
It sold a lot, sure. It’s generally not viewed as “remarkable” (he hit this point in the video) though.
@prologue “unrevolutionary” and “ocarina of time” don’t belong in the same sentence, not sure what you’re trying to play at.
not to mention, it’s twilight “princess,” not “sword.” you not knowing the name adds to my point.
It's one of the most overrated Zelda games, what the fuck are you talking about? Everywhere I go i see a shit ton of TP fans talking about the game, why are you acting like it's a hidden gem????
Shut the hell up with this nonsense lmao
Midna will always be my favorite character ever released in any game. The dynamic between her and Link’s wolf form, her drastic shift from sassy and uncaring to concerned and connected, the relationship you build throughout the story and the eventual end all culminate in one of the best written characters of any game, let alone a Zelda title. I’m man enough to admit that I shed tears at the end of this game. Seeing Midna in her true form sacrifice her chance to ever see Link again after the entire story all because she knows the risk of the Twilight escaping is so heroic yet also heartbreaking.
On a side note, the enemy characters in this game are supremely underrated. The shield face guys you fight in the Twilight realm were genuinely terrifying enemies to me as a kid and even now there’s something about their movement that’s just so uneasy. The almost horror and suspenseful atmosphere of this game really ropes you in. Not only do you feel connected to these characters throughout the story, but saving them is genuinely a test of your bravery at the hands of these truly horrific enemies and villains.
This and Mario Party 6 were the only games I played on the original GameCube before moving to the DS and Wii back when I was only 7 or 8. So while I may have incredibly rose tinted glasses, this game will always have a very special place in my heart, in the shape of Midna’s little single tooth sassy grin.
I didn't know there were any more midna super fans out there. You're like a friend I never knew.
Midna is gold and i love the twist.
This video really put into words why TP holds such a special place in my heart. Granted, I haven't played it since the Gamecube version all those years ago (I wanted to get back to it... but then I booted the game up and realised that I was in the water temple again). TP was probably my 3rd Zelda game after WW and Minish Cap. And it may sound silly, but I really enjoyed Princess Zelda's role in the game. I remember being so surprised meeting her as early as you do. You also think that the game is going to be about her and that she'll be the Twilight Princess and boom, it's actually Midna. I'm rambling, but it's so heartening to see videos like these, because TP really is such an underrated game. And I hope that we get another port to the Switch soon... please Nintendo... I'm begging you...
I don’t remember how young I was when I played this game but I’m 17 now this is still and always be my favorite game, and I will take my time to watch anybody to talk about it.
I remember feeling so cool when I turned 17 because I was finally the same age as the legendary hero xD
17 turning 18 and it's still my favorite zelda game
I'm 16 now and I remember playing it back when we got a Wii in 2009 and I still love the game so much. I have it on Dolphin Emulator and still play it often just for the nostalgia and memories.
@@ghostchamploo5052 Good taste and btw happy birthday whenever it is. I just had my 18th birthday a week ago
@@Pollicina_db happy birthday to you as well
"I can do this."
"I'm a full grown adult"
*Hears TP's Lost Woods soundtrack*
*Hysterical crying*
I actually have an interesting story about this game. The first time I got a detention at school, I was sent to a teacher who had a Nintendo Wii set up for students who finished work early or free days where people would do their own thing. One game in particular caught my eye, that being twilight princess. The teacher noticed this and told me very few students even played it that much, so the teacher actually let me keep it as long I didn't get into more trouble in the future.
That teacher is a god amongst men
@@therandomnessnetwork1658 Hell yeah. Teacher of the Year type shit
@@jheneauxzacindeiga3409 yeah I wish my teachers were that cool, well I had one who was actually but the principal hated him for being so chill and practically giving the answers to any student who asked when working on homework in class, which I mean yeah his job was to teach and instruct not test our memory and berate us when we got a question wrong, so he was pretty cool.
so do you still have it? might be worth giving it a go again
This game was the best part of my childhood and a memory I hold very dear to this day. It has impacted me a ton. I used to stay up late as a kid in elementary, watching my dad play it while waiting for my mom to come home from her night shifts. The family was happy back then and it was so sweet. Now, I want to put something related to this game on everything I own. I have the logo on my car, the Hyrule crest on my laptop, now for my phone....Two stickers, OoT charms that I destroyed a lanyard for to make a phone charm, Twilight princess lock and home screen, wolf link and midna picture for my keyboard, midna sound alerts (her giggle, her saying hey, and appearing), so fan songs from a youtuber as ringtones, and songs from the game for my alarm sounds. My purse has a pin of wolf link and a badge of midna, and all of this is from me remembering the happier days when I look at all of these.
My favorite part about the game is the reason why Link goes on his adventure. For most games I see, its to save Hyrule or save Zelda, but to save the kids was what touched me. He didn't care about Hyrule or Zelda. He didn't travel or met her at that point. It was the kids that made him originally start his quest, which is so sweet. His interactions with Midna and their story also kept a young me watching more, along with the Hero's Shade bein the Hero of Time, where you even get his old weapons that you used in the previous game. I can go on a long rant because of this game alone because of how much it impacted me as a child, and I wish that this game gets more love. The 11 volume manga also adds so much to the world, while also taking away some of the ame's glory, but it enhanced my love for the game and the characters in it.
I expected to have a lot to say, but this is pretty solid. You seem to have a very good grasp on comedic timing interspersed among more serious commentary. Not once did it feel obnoxious, and that's a very good thing.
I'm surprised this video hasn't popped off yet. It seems like the perfect fit for UA-cam's algorithm. Zelda, attention grabbing title and thumbnail, and a long video. Well, regardless, I really enjoyed it. You've organized your points well, it was all very interesting, and now I'm subbed. I like to offer constructive criticism to up and coming creators, to see where they can better improve, but I'm having a hard time.
All you need to focus on, really, is just refining your craft. Make the jokes even tighter, the scripts even better organized. I think you're on a good path, and I will be looking forward to future videos.
Holy shit, King. Thanks so much for actually watching. Like I said on Twitter I have watched your series of Zelda retrospectives a million and a half times. They’re all really fantastic. (I even listened to your twilight Princess one during class in high school when I was supposed to be doing work haha).
I am really glad you liked the video. Your words mean a lot to me. I was very worried the whole time while editing that it was too snappy and obnoxious, so really glad to hear that it didn’t come across that way.
Thanks so much for taking the time to watch. Excuse the pun but that’s king shit right there. ❤️
@@Snugboy Here I corrected your title: Why Twilight Princess Is The Most Overrated Zelda Game
@@kylehill3643 really? I mean I think that award goes to Ocarina of time tbh. I think underrated really fits twilight princess. But hey that’s just my opinion. I skimmed through some of your comments and it’s clear that you don’t like it, but that’s fine.
Ocarina is still on the top, but I wouldn't say TP is the most underrated LoZ game.
A solely selfish note of feedback - I love watching these Zelda retrospectives while I'm relaxing in bed before sleep so the hectic speed of the narration and jumping round with the sound effects / background music can get a bit intense. might just mean I need to watch your videos during the day instead cos the actual content is awesome 🤣 not a huge fan of comedy in these kinds of videos but again that's totally subjective. thanks for sharing this one.
Hearing that opening howl after so long gave me chills. Man, I forgot how much I love this game.
Twilight Princess genuinely changed my life. It made me love stories and fleshed out characters , it made me love video games and in a roundabout way- It made me live acting and writing. This game is fantastic
I literally cried at multiple parts of this video because of how accurate and real it is. Thank you for making this and for sharing your love with us.
Playing the Wii version and its motion controls added a visceral feeling to the game. Swinging your sword may get tiring and old but still adds to the immersion. Pointing your wiimote to aim your arrow, slingshot or double claws is much more satisfying than double thumbsticks. I love this game!
Ok
Big agree.
What i loved about it was when you were fighting the bosses and could finally hit their weak point it was so satisfying to just swing the wiimote like a madman especially with the music that gets triumphant in those moments.
You can also turn off the pointer controls!
For me Twilight Princess was the culmination of all the past traditional 3d zelda games into something that was amazing. So many creative dungeons, an atmospheric grand world filled with so many diverse characters and towns, amazing music, a great story with a bitter sweet ending, and so much more. I still feel that this is the best zelda game we have gotten and I hope the next zelda game (after tears of the kingdom) takes heavy inspiration from TP and what it did so well.
Imo twilight princess has the best dungeons besides skyward sword which after being rereleased I can say I enjoyed it better than on the Wii skyward sword also some of the best character development in Zelda period but personally I prefer twilight princess it’s truly a masterpiece
Twilight Princess was and still is THE definitive Zelda game.
This video put into words everything ive thought about Twilight Princess since 2006 - such an incredible game with so many superb moments. Midna is the best character in Zelda history
Bro yes i’ve found my people. this was the first game to make me cry at the end it really captivated me for days, played it countless times fr
Midna making the hard decisions with tears in her eyes, the one true Twilight Princess.
Here here
Linbeck beats her imo.
This video single-handedly made me do something I’ve been putting off for years. And so I went through my dusty old cases and found my copy of Twilight Princess for the Wii-U. My journey will begin anew, thank you.
How is it how far are you
@@Alicorn330put 4k textures and reshade and emulate it
I enjoyed it more on the GameCube
I love the MIDI music, it lended this hollow and surreal feeling to a hollow and oftentimes dark and horrifying world
Ikr! As a kid I would always struggle to identify what kinds of instruments were being used, but still thought it sounded just perfect like that.
I’m conflicted. Some of the music sounds way better with the orchestra, like the Hyrule Field theme, cause it’s meant to be bombastic and filled with oomph, but for the twilight world themes, you just have to have that on MIDI because you wouldn’t be able to capture the same vibe with the orchestra. I even think they missed the point of the opening of the game. It’s meant to be quiet and mysterious and beautiful, but with the orchestra they bombastic it up. I think it would be great to have a mixture, with some pieces performed by an orchestra, and some still on the MIDI.
Orchestra brah
People ignore that Twilight Princess is fundamentally a *Gamecube game* so having a full orchestra for big epic game is impossible.
I tried listening to the orchestral versions, and as good as they sound on their own, I also think they sound a bit too bombastic, especially if they were in the game itself. (Especially the opening theme, which I believe IS supposed to be more quiet, mysterious and beautiful like Hychro mentioned, not loud and massive like the orchestral version tried to do during the last part)
Also, I feel the notes in the Fyrus music sounded more audible in the MIDI version than whatever orchestral version he was playing, which sounded a bit too polished imo.
The opening to twilight princess never fails to give me goosebumps, there something so powerful about it
Wow, I really wish I liked this game this much. I found it very bland and uninspired from the beginning :(
twilight princess’s impact with music and story is what i missed in breath of the wild. no game does it better.
I love how you think bro
Agreed. Breath of the Wild storyline is weak in many ways.
AGREED 100%
Yep
I thought BotW had way better music and story than TP. Most characters in TP were pretty bad
Finally a fellow soul that sees Twilight Princess the same way I do. It's just so underappreciated and I am so sad it hasn't been ported to the Switch after all those years for others to enjoy.
Midna has my heart till this day ❤️
All these years and I never knew Midna’s voice clips were actually scrambled sentences, this makes it so much better now haha
I want someone to love me the way he loves Twilight princess 🥺
Don't we all
Don't we all
Me too, kid.
Me too.
TP will always be the GOAT Zelda game to me. Nothing will ever top it...complete Masterpiece in every sense of the word
🤐 Whatever you say man
@Devon Burkhardt See. I see nothing but praises and everyone afraid to point out it's faults. I don't see any truth in this game being 'under' rated. I don't see any 'under' anywhere or 'hate' when some situations should call things out.
@@masterspongebat2387 Pretty much.
Same like it is the best game ever made ( for me )
@Devon Burkhardt you have my pfp AND my first name wtf.
I recently did a revisit of Twilight Princess. Started a new save. I just planned on seeing if it held up to my childhood views. Since when I played this as a kid, its all i could think about for months. Even after i beat it, I still couldn't get it off my mind. Well, my revisit I relearned why I loved the game as much as I did. The way Link is just living his normal life and having to throw all of that away to save those he cares about. He faces struggles, terrifying enemies, and impossible challenges, but he takes all of them head on. He doesn't care how big the foe is, or how insurmountable the challenge is. He WILL get it done. He's not afraid. Its empowering. The friends you make along the way makes the journey all the more worthwhile. This, is a game. THIS is peak.
Twilight Princess was the first Zelda I ever played and damn, that epicness is all what a kid could want.
Finally, someone pointed out the ending with Midna Leaving to the twilight world forever. That Moment hit the nostalgia gland pretty hard for me. Great video dude! 10/10
Makes me so incredibly happy to know that there are people out there that appreciate this game as much as I do 😢
Let's be honest, Malo becoming a shop owner was destined. In Japan, adorable things tend to become popular, and he made the right connections. Had help from the hero and the gorons. On the plus, he got you a discount on the magic armor or whatever it's called. Happy for him. 👑🤵🏽♂️🃏💯
I am appalled you didn't mention the ominous music track of Hyrule Castle and Ganon building up as you get higher towards the top. Quiet, almost muted at first in somber melancholy, until you ascend each staircase, rising in sound as the tension of the final conflict is about to begin. That gave me chills when I realized. ❤
ABSOLUTELY! I had a save file saved for Hyrule Castle so I could rerun it and experience the building action and then take out Ganondorf!
Due your pacing is insane over this whole thing, top notch energy start to finish. My wife's favorite game is actually Twilight Princess and she talks about it all the time. You make some great points and I can totally see how this is underrated. I'm still hoping for modern remakes of all the zelda titles so i can truly pay through them all on the switch and get a feel for the whole series. Your hardwork payed off on this one dude, it's a banger!
Dude Hammers thank you so much for always being so kind! Every time I edited bits of Majora's Mask I kept thinking about how good your MM video was lol. And tell your wife that she is an absolute legend with impeccable taste in games.
First touching this game as achild, I just always felt that this game felt a lot more like a actual “legend” that the title "legend of zelda"implies, with all the characters, atmostphere, music, etc. It's all very touching.
PS. I would take the Postman over any character in AC Odyssey or something
That was delightful to watch, I grew up playing and loving this game on the Wii! I loved how much detail you went into about the music in particular. It's such a compelling score and they use it so well but the difference between the orchestral versions and MIDI is so shocking. How cool would it be to have a Switch port with live music spliced in! Also never knew that Midna's lines were just chopped up sentences, so cool to hear.
Twilight Princess isn't just my favourite Zelda game, it's my favorite game of all time.
Same here
mine too
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Same
I want to play it because my bro was the one that play it, but idk if my wii is still alive. I was 9 or 10 years and I was scared of the monsters haha- (I was so stupid ._.)
"Skyward Sword...split many people" haha, I don't know why but I laughed there. Definitely was a split between the community, if not more hatred for it. Glad to see that people are playing through the HD version and loving it because personally I would've said this one's the most underrated
for real. this game in particular i feel like zelda isnt just sorta the princess that you go after and she actually has her own story going on at the same time as links. feels more like she has a role opposed to just needing to be saved.
Skywar is my second favorite after Botw. If you don’t get excited feeling like you are holding the master sword I think you don’t deserve to play this series.
@Johan Nilsson Skyward Sword is kinda 💩 compared to Twilight Princess, the fixed things that Skyward Sword Switch has, are stuff that Twilight Princess already had out of the box in the Gamecube original and Wii port.
it’s my second fave lmao, ppl hate it so much but it’s super fun and the story is pretty good
@Johan Nilsson skyward sword is utter crap
I remember being a little girl and watching my dad play this on the wii when it first came out and begging him to play it every day so I could watch and then finally picking up the controllers myself. This was my very first video game I ever played and to this day it remains my favorite of all time. I'm so happy you did the game so much justice and touched on every single point perfectly, you're definitely not alone in your love and admiration for this game!
Every few months I come back to this video. It's my absolute favourite!
Dude. This video reignited my love for this game. I kept just nodding my head and going "yeah he's right". It is so close to my top spot I think it switches every day. All of your points were spot on. The only fault I really have against this game is the resistance to do a full replay because of how slow it can be at times. Regardless this was the first Zelda game I beat completely by myself. It really is special to me and this video perfectly encapsulates why I adore it. Whew, long comment.
YES! This is exactly the kind of response I wanted lol. The slow start can be killer man but it's definitely worth it if you power through ;) Thanks for the long comment
The fucking statue puzzle to get into the temple of time killed me
Yeah you've hit the nail on the head right there. The sliding box puzzle in Snowpeak Ruins also fucked me right off.
Literally
@@IwatsonI Oh my gosh that dungeon with that puzzle and the music almost made me go insane
Guys... the puzzles are supposed to be challenging... you cant feel accomplished solving them if they're easy. The sliding box puzzle and the statue puzzle were my two favourite puzzles all because they were difficult. That said, zelda games often have variety to attract people with different tastes so the reason those puzzles are there is to please people like me just like most games have a stealth mission to please the people who enjoy stealth missions
It was easy for me but i remember having to solve the puzzle for my friends at school lol. So apparently allot of people found it hard.
Finally, someone who can match my hype level for this game.
Twilight Princess is my favourite Zelda game because of how dark and different it is, along with also being soft. The characters, world, and the STORY are AMAZING!! I'VE Never come across someone whom loves it as much as I do. So thank you for making this video essay. Midna is by far my favourite character in a Zelda game. ❤
I’m so glad that someone appreciates this game as much as I do. This was my very first Zelda that I played with my two older brothers on the Wii. I get so much nostalgia from this game, it’s some of my earliest childhood memories and I’m just so glad someone broke down why it’s good.
I always love seeing Twilight Princess getting the love I think it deserves. It was my first Zelda game, and I went in completely blind. I had no idea what The Legend of Zelda was or what TP was. And oh my god was it just absolutely phenomenal. The best gaming experience I’ve ever had. And because of how amazing it is, it’s what got me so into TLoZ and why TP is my favorite game of all time. Thank you for this awesome video
Such a high quality vid from and extremely underrated channel, keep it up, your content is fantastic!
Thank you so much oh my god
@@Snugboy Nah sorry mate. It's still skyward sword that is the most unappreciated. Most people love Twillight Princess, there are only a few edgy stupid idiots that say: "iT iS jUsT OcArInA oF TiMe".
@@therebel4630 Fair enough mate. Haven’t played Skyward Sword proper in years so I don’t really know what I think.
@@Snugboy please play the remastered version and make a video about it
I honestly think TP aged extremely well. The graphics hold up, the story, the music it truly is a masterpeice.
Agreed.
I’m so sad that this video came into my recommended after it had been out for seven months already, I could seriously hear someone go on and on about this game in particular for hours on end. This was my first Zelda game that I beat by myself without anything to help me like a guide as a kid and to just hear someone else put into words everything that is good about it. From hearing that little twinkle when there was a golden bug that you just knew Agatha would want, and it was in an area that was tedious to return to so you spent about half an hour looking for it, to the heart beating about 1000 beats per minute whenever there’s a situation such as Colin having his moment of heroism and you going to save him and finally FINALLY having your payback and showing Links growth from a humble farmhand into the hero he was always meant to be. This will always be my favorite Zelda game, nothing felt too tedious to me, and having someone else make a video about the good points makes me happy thank you.
There are so many little details that made this game so cool and memorable for me. Like if you defeat a bigger enemy, and press A, Link does a little cool flexing with his sword! I love this. I don't understand why it is forgettable or bland to some people.
The art style within twilight Princess, the almost gothic darkness of it is undefeated x
Ever since I was a kid Twilight Princess was my favorite Zelda, and I don't think that'll ever change
I'm so glad you mentioned the start of the game. I've always loved that simple start as an ordinary farmer before being thrust into the world of danger and adventure
What an amazing video... twilight princess is easily one of my favorite games of all time for so many reasons. When you compared link to an older brother, I remembered trying to figure out all the tears of light with my older brother when I was young. Hit home with me for sure...
You forgot to mention the minibosses. Even those have unique designs, not just some random enemies you simply have to fight. They get an introductory cutscene, unique mechanic and theme song, just like how the actual dungeon bosses do (minus shown names and second phases, apart from Fyrus who doesn't have a second phase either). It is really cool that they put this much effort even into something as simple as a miniboss that gives you the dungeon item.
to this day, Twilight Princess remains my favorite Zelda game by a wide margin. the story, the music, the characters, everything has been amazing. to the point I would constantly reload my pre-Ganondorf save file JUST to fight him again
The characters were also massively expressive. There is so much believable drama conveyed by the expressions of the characters, in ways that no Nintendo title since has topped.
I recently started playing through it again, (and I never knew this) once I finished collecting the sacred tears in Kakariko village, I went back to Ordon and found that you can actually tell the people of the village that the kids are safe. I always made a beeline to Bo to get the iron boots before, never really spoke to the other villagers, but man it feels great to relieve them after worrying so much
OMG, I just discovered this last week. Started playing on the Wii again
I’m playing it on the Wii right now.
Midna has and always will be my favorite Zelda character of all time!
the atmosphere of the abandoned kakariko village when you first get there alone makes this game a masterpiece
When you were talking about Midna, I was literally tearing up thinking about how much she means to me as a character and how you perfectly encapsulated the things I love about her...
Then the glue joke came out of left field and I almost choked laughing, oh my god.
"I washed my ass for you" 11/10
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My very first Zelda game was Skyward Sword. I don't really remember how old I was when my dad got it but it was long ago enough that I really don't remember much about that time. My siblings and I would watch him play and constantly nag him to continue. We were invested in the characters and the story, not so much the actual game seeing as we weren't the ones playing it or were too young to understand some of it. But we really enjoyed it. And then my dad bought Twilight Princess. I was thrilled when I found out that there were other games in The Legend of Zelda. And I really wanted to watch him play it. So when he actually sat down and played it, we were there watching. That is until he got to Link being in the dungeon as a wolf. We were kicked out because we were too young for that, apparently. Didn't stop us from trying to catch glimpses, though lol. Our persistence eventually bore fruit and we were allowed to watch the rest of the game eventually. To this day, Twilight Princess has been my favorite Zelda game.
And I suppose I'm one of those rare few that actually ENJOY the long openings of Skyward Sword and Twilight Princess. Because they introduce the characters whom we grow to love and we get to live a day in their lives where everything is normal and happy and easy. I would often restart the game once I finished the opening just to experience it again.
I enjoy the slow burn of the opening story... but being taught the basics (this is a heart, this is how you run, etc) really really really annoying on subsequent plays
Not to mention Fi being an amazing character ruined by treating the play like a newcomer for the entire story
I really don't care enough to comment on UA-cam videos, but this one get a comment hands down. I've always been a huge Zelda fan, simply put. It's my favorite game series. Twilight Princess though? My favorite game in existence. It's always checked all the boxes for me and I love it. That doesn't make it perfect, but it makes it my favorite. My buddy and I are currently working on creating our own action-adventure video game and seeing your video definitely helped to get my head out of this space of not knowing where to go with it. This was a great reminder of the things I love in video games and the like. I loved the video, thank you for this sir.
Great job with this video. This is my favorite 3d zelda
:o Shesez
Shesez did not fucking watch my video????? Mr boundary break himself bro get outta here wha the fuck
Love your channel so much dude. Thanks for watching this lil small channel ❤️
@@Snugboy
Talk about keeping your cool 😅
I knew I liked you for a reason.
I always ALWAYS loved this game. The soundtrack was amazing and midnas lament gets me every time. I really loved the artistic aesthetic look they chose for this game and I felt like it was a serious title and felt so grown up playing it was a kid. I love twilight princess through and through!
I don’t know why but Agatha became a BIG part of my childhood, like, whenever I think of her I get a massive wave of nostalgia. Loved her design, weird quirk and nature, her house, and her theme. Used to have a crush on her when I was a kid lol but that’s no longer the case. I do feel like she’s part of my life for some reason - even more so than link.
Don’t lie. We all still have a crush on Agatha.
@@Snugboy you fucking bet
Great video. I never played Zelda until breathe of the wild, and now that Tears is out, I’m scouring UA-cam learning some lore to appreciate it more. I honestly regret that I didn’t grow up on these games, because individually, they’re outstanding, but as a collective unit, they’re a fictional poetic masterpiece.
This was my first zelda game that I really got into and played myself, so it'll always have a special place in my heart. It always makes me happy to see people appreciating all the goodness TP has to offer!
Yeah same here
same!
Pretty sure the Ooccoo were actually based off a painting! Also, the name Ooccoo is a reference to the original Zelda game, as Hex Code #00CC00 is the same exact green used for Link!
Yo I’ve never heard that before! Thank you for sharing! Do you happen to know the painting they were based off?
@@Snugboy If you haven't gotten an answer to this yet, the painting in question is "Another World" by MC Escher.
WOW that hex code shit is nuts. The Zelda iceberg is nuts
fun fact, it was a sculpture that inspired another sculpture that inspired a painting ||
I wish Twilight Princess was made for the Switch instead of Skyward Sword to be honest
Me too, but sadly the HD version was already published for the Wii U…
@@nirutivan9811 Sad, although Switch sold much much more (and still is) than WiiU, I think that Nintendo should really invert some months and some money at port TP HD and Wind Waker HD to Switch, they don't even need to make further changes on them, just port them.
I fully agree. I don't own a Nintendo console anymore(HIGHLY regret getting rid of my ds and Wii years ago) and I want to play Zelda games so bad. I know there's breath of the wild for switch but I'd really love to play tp if I ever get a switch. I would have gotten a Wii u before but since there isn't anything new for it, I figured it wouldn't be a good idea