Today’s game is Twilight Princess. Specifically the new Dusk port that came out. I’ve had a rocky relationship with Twilight Princess in the past. I’m not a fan of how some of the human characters look (and by that I mean the “Tim Burton-esque” look I hear people praise it for) and I’m also not a fan of how long it takes to get started. These are not to say I think it’s a bad game. Far from it. But from a personal perspective I am not a fan.
What do I like though? I like the way the world looks. Especially the twilight sections. They have this nice copper ish and warm lighting that’s gorgeous on the models.
And the water? God it looks amazing. It’s like a perfect sequel to what I loved about Ocarina of Times water. The sound, color, and texture are all amazing. I think I could be water boarded with this water and be happy about it.
While we’re on the subject of this water, I want to talk more about its location (Hyrule Field). This one I feel like is a complaint. But there’s some places in this game that feel almost empty in a way? Like just vast spaces with a little bit too much space. Sometimes I feel like an ant. Maybe I’m used to Ocarina of Time’s Hyrule Field, but this feels bleak and maze like by comparison.
I do like how the Mail Man hums the item get Jingle though. That got a laugh out of me.
Ultimately I have some things I like about this game, others not so much. I’m determined to see it through this time though compared to all my other runs. So we’ll see if I follow through.
This was my first Zelda game. I didn’t read any reviews, I just played it. Afterwards I learned that not everybody loves it, but I do. Being the first, I guess it will always be the best Zelda game to me. I… don’t like BotW. I spent a few dozen hours in it over the past few years and have not finished it. I prefer the traditional structure of Zelda games.
I loved TP, also my first Zelda game. I also loved BotW. What freedom to explore and roam and discover! ✨🙌
It’s funny since when it came out it had rave reviews. GameStop (when it was still good) got flamed for giving it a mere 8.7 / 10.
Skyward sword was even more critically received and that’s the one everyone says is the worst.
I personally have a soft spot for TP even though the 3-5 hour intro sucks.
I really want to learn to love it, at the very least though I can respect it and what it does. So if I get through it and still don’t like it I’ll settle for that.
As for BoTW, I’m with you. On its own I like it, but compared to traditional Zelda games I think I prefer the OG stuff far more. There’s just too much to do and it feels a bit too open if that makes sense
I agree about BOTW and TOTK. I think they could of been great games without being Zelda, but to me, Zelda should always follow the same pattern and flow that I’m used to. I can understand the praise they get, but again it just doesn’t feel like Zelda to me
Yeah they are good games, just really bad zelda games.