Video details Twilight Princess’ beta with final version

Every now and then, an observant (and diligent) YouTuber uploads a fascinating video that reveals a whole lot of information about a Zelda game that we didn’t know before. This time, notable gaming commenter Yuriofwind has found time for everyone’s favourite wolf-related Zelda title, Twilight Princess, in his “Gaming Mysteries” series. By doing what seems like a ridiculous amount of research on the announcements leading up to the release of Twilight Princess in late 2006, Yuriofwind has compiled twelve minutes’ worth of interesting lesser-known facts about how the Wii launch title came to be. Specifically, he compares features included in the beta of the game with what eventually made it to the final release, including differences in the various locations, enemies, and, most interestingly, pure gameplay mechanics. Just how different was Twilight Princess before we got our hands on it? Read on to find out!

I don’t want to spoil too much of Yuriofwind’s hard work by revealing it here, but I highly recommend you watch the video above–there is so much fascinating information just waiting to be clicked on. I’ll give you this little tidbit, however: did you know that Twilight Princess was initially called The Wind Waker 2? Pretty cool, huh? Well, maybe you did already know–maybe it’s common knowledge and I’m the silly one who had no idea.

In any case, while I don’t want to tell you too much from the video, I’d love for you to discuss it in the comments. I can’t wait to see your thoughts on some of these strange reveals. Like the giant boss made from hundreds of Gorons rolled up into balls and stuck together like the Power Rangers used to do (from memory). You heard right–giant Goron Power Ranger boss. Now I bet you really want to watch the video and find out what I’m talking about.

Be warned, there are a couple of words that not all of you might find totally appropriate in the video. Now watch it and be amazed!

Source: YouTube