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Like in ''The Wind Waker HD'', the game makes use of certain features of the Wii U Gamepad to streamline gameplay. The Gamepad screen can display a separate map screen for dungeons, and can be used to instantly equip items without having to pause and bring up the inventory menu. It also enables the use of the Gamepad's gyroscope to aim, such as aiming the [[Gale Boomerang]] or aiming with the Bow. The Gamepad screen can also be tapped to instantly transform between Link's human and [[Wolf Link|wolf]] forms without having to talk to Midna, but only if that ability has been unlocked. The game also features off-TV play. The game is also compatible with the Wii U Pro Controller. |
Like in ''The Wind Waker HD'', the game makes use of certain features of the Wii U Gamepad to streamline gameplay. The Gamepad screen can display a separate map screen for dungeons, and can be used to instantly equip items without having to pause and bring up the inventory menu. It also enables the use of the Gamepad's gyroscope to aim, such as aiming the [[Gale Boomerang]] or aiming with the Bow. The Gamepad screen can also be tapped to instantly transform between Link's human and [[Wolf Link|wolf]] forms without having to talk to Midna, but only if that ability has been unlocked. The game also features off-TV play. The game is also compatible with the Wii U Pro Controller. |
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+ | [[Hero Mode]] is featured in the game, which is available from the start. Link receives twice as much damage during this mode, and the world orientation is also mirrored. [[Heart]]s are not dropped in this mode either, similar the Hero Modes in {{SS}} and ''The Wind Waker HD''.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= Hero Mode (indeed called this in the west), can be accessed right at the start of the game. Link will take twice the amount of damage, and there are no health-replenishing hearts. As previously mentioned, the world is mirrored.|author= Brian|published= February 4, 2016|retrieved= February 4, 2016|url= http://nintendoeverything.com/zelda-twilight-princess-hd-details-recap-hero-mode-available-at-the-start-and-more/|title= Zelda: Twilight Princess HD details recap – Hero Mode available at the start and more|site= Nintendo Everything|type=}}</ref> |
The game also supports the use of [[Miiverse]] and features 50 [[Miiverse Stamp]]s scattered around [[Hyrule]],<ref>{{Cite web|author=Brian|published=January 20, 2016|retrieved=January 20, 2016|url=http://nintendoeverything.com/zelda-twilight-princess-hd-supports-miiverse-stamps/|title=Zelda: Twilight Princess HD supports Miiverse stamps|site=Nintendo Everything|type=}}</ref> including the game's [[Hylian Language|Hylian alphabet]] and Link's face with different expressions.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= Another element now officially confirmed is the implementation of Miiverse stamps. There are 50 in total that consist of Hyrule alphabets and the emotional faces of Link and others.|author= Brian|published= February 4, 2016|retrieved= February 4, 2016|url= http://nintendoeverything.com/zelda-twilight-princess-hd-gamepad-usage-mirrored-mode-with-extra-damage-more/|title= Zelda: Twilight Princess HD – GamePad usage, mirrored mode with extra damage, more|site= Nintendo Everything|type=}}</ref> These Stamps are found inside of dungeons as well as in fields, and must be found before they can be used. |
The game also supports the use of [[Miiverse]] and features 50 [[Miiverse Stamp]]s scattered around [[Hyrule]],<ref>{{Cite web|author=Brian|published=January 20, 2016|retrieved=January 20, 2016|url=http://nintendoeverything.com/zelda-twilight-princess-hd-supports-miiverse-stamps/|title=Zelda: Twilight Princess HD supports Miiverse stamps|site=Nintendo Everything|type=}}</ref> including the game's [[Hylian Language|Hylian alphabet]] and Link's face with different expressions.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= Another element now officially confirmed is the implementation of Miiverse stamps. There are 50 in total that consist of Hyrule alphabets and the emotional faces of Link and others.|author= Brian|published= February 4, 2016|retrieved= February 4, 2016|url= http://nintendoeverything.com/zelda-twilight-princess-hd-gamepad-usage-mirrored-mode-with-extra-damage-more/|title= Zelda: Twilight Princess HD – GamePad usage, mirrored mode with extra damage, more|site= Nintendo Everything|type=}}</ref> These Stamps are found inside of dungeons as well as in fields, and must be found before they can be used. |
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Template:Future game Template:GameNav Template:Game The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD is a Wii U remake of the Nintendo GameCube and Wii game, Twilight Princess. It was officially announced via a Nintendo Direct webcast on November 12, 2015 and will be released on March 4, 2016.[1] It is the second remaster of a Zelda title on the Wii U following The Wind Waker HD. A bundle set containing the Wolf Link amiibo will also be released.
The game features graphical upgrades from the original version and runs at a higher resolution. It also features some gameplay changes, which Nintendo will announce in the future.
Changes and Additions
Graphics
Twilight Princess HD features reworked graphics with primarily new textures, giving the game a cleaner and higher-definition look. As opposed to the 480p resolution of the GameCube and Wii versions, Twilight Princess HD uses the 1080p resolution that is standard on Wii U. This provides for six times the number of pixels, resulting in additional clarity, especially for faraway objects and precise aiming. Most textures in the game are touched up with added details, with notable examples including Link's hair, Zant's armor, and several background textures. Some textures have been changed entirely, including grass in Hyrule Field and a stone Triforce symbol in the Sacred Grove. These textures look less "muddy" and blurred than in the original. The game also sports brighter lighting and less intense bloom than the original releases.[2]
Like The Wind Waker HD before it, Twilight Princess HD is not a complete graphical remake as most of its character models and geometry (for instance, the cliff of Hyrule Field shown in the opening sequence) are left untouched in terms of polygon count.
Gameplay Elements
Twilight Princess HD uses the world orientation of the GameCube version in which Link is left-handed, which had previously been reversed on the Wii version to better accommodate players. Similar to The Wind Waker HD, Twilight Princess HD uses the larger resolution to display a less-intrusive HUD during gameplay. Items can now be equipped to three slots — X, Y, and R, while the L button calls Midna. The right analog stick can be used to move the camera freely. The mini-map has been shrunk and now features a translucent black background.
Like in The Wind Waker HD, the game makes use of certain features of the Wii U Gamepad to streamline gameplay. The Gamepad screen can display a separate map screen for dungeons, and can be used to instantly equip items without having to pause and bring up the inventory menu. It also enables the use of the Gamepad's gyroscope to aim, such as aiming the Gale Boomerang or aiming with the Bow. The Gamepad screen can also be tapped to instantly transform between Link's human and wolf forms without having to talk to Midna, but only if that ability has been unlocked. The game also features off-TV play. The game is also compatible with the Wii U Pro Controller.
Hero Mode is featured in the game, which is available from the start. Link receives twice as much damage during this mode, and the world orientation is also mirrored. Hearts are not dropped in this mode either, similar the Hero Modes in Skyward Sword and The Wind Waker HD.[3]
The game also supports the use of Miiverse and features 50 Miiverse Stamps scattered around Hyrule,[4] including the game's Hylian alphabet and Link's face with different expressions.[5] These Stamps are found inside of dungeons as well as in fields, and must be found before they can be used.
amiibo Support
Twilight Princess HD will be compatible with the Wolf Link amiibo, along with the Super Smash Bros. series of Zelda amiibo, including Link, Zelda, Ganondorf, Sheik, and Toon Link's amiibos.
The Wolf Link amiibo unlocks a new optional dungeon called the Cave of Shadows at a certain point.[6] This Cave of Ordeals-styled dungeon features 40 floors which Link must clear as a wolf; he cannot revert back to human form while in the dungeon. Each floor features enemies as well as obstacles to clear. If Link has the Giant Wallet when he clears the dungeon, he will receive the Colossal Wallet, allowing him to carry up to 9,999 Rupees. The Wolf Link amiibo can also save a "checkpoint" of the number of remaining Hearts Link has preserved, after which scanning it will restore Link's health to that amount.[7] The Wolf Link amiibo will also be able to transfer saved data from Twilight Princess HD to The Legend of Zelda for the Wii U.[1] It is currently unknown what kind of feature the Wolf Link amiibo will have in the other game.
Scanning the Link or Toon Link amiibos will replenish Arrows, while scanning the Zelda or Sheik amiibos will restore Link's Hearts.[8] Scanning Ganondorf's amiibo allows Link to take twice as much damage, and will turn his red Heart gauge blue to signify the change. Unlike the other amiibo, Ganondorf's amiibo can be used multiple times per day.[7] If used while in Hero Mode, Link takes four times the normal damage.[9]
Other Changes
- Swimming and riding Epona is improved.[10]
- Only 12 Tears of Light have to be collected in each Province, as opposed to the original 16.[9]
- Rupees are no longer returned to their Treasure Chests if Link's Wallet is full.[11]
- The Wallet sizes are different: the default wallet now fits 500 Rupees, the Big Wallet 1,000 Rupees and the Giant Wallet 2,000 Rupees as opposed to 300, 600 and 1,000 Rupees respectively.
- A new item, the Ghost Lantern, allows Link to find Poes even during the day.[12]
Limited Editions
In North America, Europe, and Japan, a limited edition bundle will be released, including the game and the Wolf Link amiibo. In Europe and Japan, a Sound Selection CD is included in the bundle. In North America, the Sound Selection CD is a pre-order bonus exclusive to GameStop retailers.[13]
Gallery
The following is a gallery regrouping all of the currently hosted images of Gallery:Twilight Princess HD.
External Links
References
The Legend of Zelda · The Adventure of Link · A Link to the Past (& Four Swords) · Link's Awakening (DX; Nintendo Switch) · Ocarina of Time (Master Quest; 3D) · Majora's Mask (3D) · Oracle of Ages · Oracle of Seasons · Four Swords (Anniversary Edition) · The Wind Waker (HD) · Four Swords Adventures · The Minish Cap · Twilight Princess (HD) · Phantom Hourglass · Spirit Tracks · Skyward Sword (HD) · A Link Between Worlds · Tri Force Heroes · Breath of the Wild · Tears of the Kingdom
Zelda (Game & Watch) · The Legend of Zelda Game Watch · Link's Crossbow Training · My Nintendo Picross: Twilight Princess · Cadence of Hyrule · Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda
CD-i Games
The Faces of Evil · The Wand of Gamelon · Zelda's Adventure
Hyrule Warriors Series
Hyrule Warriors (Legends; Definitive Edition) · Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
Satellaview Games
BS The Legend of Zelda · Ancient Stone Tablets
Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland · Tingle's Balloon Fight DS · Too Much Tingle Pack · Ripened Tingle's Balloon Trip of Love
Animal Crossing · SoulCalibur II · WarioWare series · Nintendo Badge Arcade · Captain Rainbow · Nintendo Land · Scribblenauts Unlimited · Mario Kart 8
Super Smash Bros. · Super Smash Bros. Melee · Super Smash Bros. Brawl · Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS · Super Smash Bros. for Wii U · Super Smash Bros. Ultimate