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I know this game has a lot of fans, and I also know it has a lot of haters as well. I try to play any game (in this franchise or otherwise) with an open mind. There were a number of things that I felt were good ideas, but were poorly executed. I loved the precision you could have while using your bow, slingshot, or clawshot in this one. I, however, didn't like the horse-based combat. Yeah, hate me if you want, but it's my opinion and I'm entitled to it. Using your bow or sword just felt kind of half-developed. I found myself really wishing I had bought the GCN version after awhile. Wiggling the controller to swing your sword was very annoying. A lot of times I had problems just getting Link to do the specific move I wanted, like a backslash and not a forward lunge attack.
Also, I really didn't feel connected to almost any of the characters. Midna was about the only exception just because of the personal growth she shows towards Link, Zelda, and the world of light in general. But, I didn't REALLY feel a pull to her. I kind of felt obligated to care about her. I mean, she goes through a lot to regain her kingdom, as well as her true form. But to be honest, most of the characters just seemed very one-dimensional and boring. Zelda was a big let down for me, now that I think about it. She shows up maybe three times the entire game, and I'm supposed to care about what happens to her? It's not like the Zelda's from other games were really much more involved, but this one just seemed so disconnected from the rest of the game. ALttP's Zelda was important because she was one of the seven maidens, and you had to save her all that. OoT's Zelda was important because of the whole being in disguise as Sheik thing. In this, though, she just seemed to be there to exist. Nothing else. She finally did something near the end by aiding in the final battle against Ganondorf, but it just felt like a rehash of older games.
I know that everything that could be said about Twilight Princess has been said to death, this is just for my own sake. I honestly liked the game, but I didn't feel accomplished or satisfied at the end of it all. I usually get the sense of accomplishment after each one I've beaten, but not this one. I was left wanting more by the end.
Anyway, that's all for now. I just want to state that I don't hate this game at all. It was fun and entertaining, but just wasn't all I had hoped it would be. I cannot wait for Skyward Sword. A whole new world to explore, and a whole new combat experience just makes me impatient to play it. Alright, I've stalled long enough.
I know this game has a lot of fans, and I also know it has a lot of haters as well. I try to play any game (in this franchise or otherwise) with an open mind. There were a number of things that I felt were good ideas, but were poorly executed. I loved the precision you could have while using your bow, slingshot, or clawshot in this one. I, however, didn't like the horse-based combat. Yeah, hate me if you want, but it's my opinion and I'm entitled to it. Using your bow or sword just felt kind of half-developed. I found myself really wishing I had bought the GCN version after awhile. Wiggling the controller to swing your sword was very annoying. A lot of times I had problems just getting Link to do the specific move I wanted, like a backslash and not a forward lunge attack.
Also, I really didn't feel connected to almost any of the characters. Midna was about the only exception just because of the personal growth she shows towards Link, Zelda, and the world of light in general. But, I didn't REALLY feel a pull to her. I kind of felt obligated to care about her. I mean, she goes through a lot to regain her kingdom, as well as her true form. But to be honest, most of the characters just seemed very one-dimensional and boring. Zelda was a big let down for me, now that I think about it. She shows up maybe three times the entire game, and I'm supposed to care about what happens to her? It's not like the Zelda's from other games were really much more involved, but this one just seemed so disconnected from the rest of the game. ALttP's Zelda was important because she was one of the seven maidens, and you had to save her all that. OoT's Zelda was important because of the whole being in disguise as Sheik thing. In this, though, she just seemed to be there to exist. Nothing else. She finally did something near the end by aiding in the final battle against Ganondorf, but it just felt like a rehash of older games.
I know that everything that could be said about Twilight Princess has been said to death, this is just for my own sake. I honestly liked the game, but I didn't feel accomplished or satisfied at the end of it all. I usually get the sense of accomplishment after each one I've beaten, but not this one. I was left wanting more by the end.
Anyway, that's all for now. I just want to state that I don't hate this game at all. It was fun and entertaining, but just wasn't all I had hoped it would be. I cannot wait for Skyward Sword. A whole new world to explore, and a whole new combat experience just makes me impatient to play it. Alright, I've stalled long enough.
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