What a Zelda Game should be
Sound: 10/10
The first thing you will notice, if you wait before you start, instead of pressing A & B, is the beautiful opening, showing tidbits of the game, accompanied by an amazing orchestral piece, blending classic Zelda tunes and at the same time, creating something new. The Music and Sound Effects in this game are fantastic. Each peice of background music fits the environment perfectly, and helps to immerse you into the fantasy world that is Hyrule.
Graphics: 9/10
Something that every gamer that has been alive for the past few years has noticed is the new look for Link and his fellow Hyrulians. Our favorite Kokiri (or Ordonian in this case) now sports a more mature look from that of OOT and Majora's Mask. The entire world of Twilight Princess gives a greater feel of realism to the series, giving it a more gritty feel than that of the previous versions. As it stands, and from what I have seen, Twilight Princess sports some of the best graphics so far on the Wii, if not the best.
Gameplay: 8/10
Now onto the most important part of the review: gameplay. With the Wii's revolutionary control scheme, the player becomes even more immerse in the gameplay than ever before. Shaking the remote gives you the same result as swiping your sword. The Z targeting system is still around (Thank god.), which helps to maintain the same feel that brought so many into the Realm of Zelda to begin with. Now onto the question everyone wants answered: How does it feel to control Wolf Link? When controlling the lupine Link, the controls are close to the same, but at the same time very different. Wolf Link cannot use items, and instead uses his canine instincts (to sense spirits and track scents) and ability to dig, like the dog your parents made you get rid of. However, I have to say that this is where Twilight Princess shines the least. While you control Link the same way in terms of moving, without a sword, Link must dash forward into his enemies. If you miss, like you will so many times, its an open spot for enemies to hit. and without your Red Potions, you may be visiting the "Game Over" screen quite often.
Replay Value: 8/10
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is an amazing game, and is now my favorite of the series. Almost every moment you spend in the game, you delve deeper and deeper into the classical battle of Light vs. Darkness. But at the same time, it feels like something that has never been thought of before. Gameplay is great, Graphics are amazing, and the Sound is astounding. These elements blended together makes what I think of as one of the best games I have ever played.
Final Score: 8.9/10