The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
About the Game
Twilight Princess is the first Legend of Zelda game for the Wii and also the last for GameCube. At first, Link is a simple farm boy, whose tasks consist of herding goats to watching children in Ordon village, Link's hometown. One day, Link is asked by the mayor to run an errand in Castle Town, but things suddenly go wrong… The land becomes dark, and strange creatures appear from another world called the Twilight Realm, which turns most into ghosts.
Story & Setting
Chronologically, the game takes place between the two aforementioned titles, and quite a few locations from Ocarina of Time can be visited. The main adventure takes place in several provinces with dungeons and temples.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Instead, as a wolf Link must use his senses to solve puzzles and get past obstacles. Additionally, it can attack enemies by biting or pouncing on them. As a human, Link can move around quickly, aim his bow, swing his sword, and even fish. Link also collects many different items, which allow him to perform varied attacks and reach places he couldn't before. Link performs many attacks with his sword and can even learn other sword moves.
Standout Features
- The beast can also dig holes to find hearts and rupees and to get in places.
- It can push blocks with its head to climb higher or reveal hidden passageways.
- Additionally, it can attack enemies by biting or pouncing on them.
- Link: As a human, Link can move around quickly, aim his bow, swing his sword, and even fish.
- Link performs many attacks with his sword and can even learn other sword moves.
- Chronologically, the game takes place between the two aforementioned titles, and quite a few locations from Ocarina of Time can be visited.
- With the help of Midna, you can easily travel around quickly later in the game.
- Link: One day, Link is asked by the mayor to run an errand in Castle Town, but things suddenly go wrong…
Presentation & Atmosphere
Display support includes Progressive Scan (480p). Audio support includes Dolby Pro Logic II.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess | Nintendo GameCube.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Spain | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo EAD | Spain | MobyGames |
| Additional Development by | Imagica Digitalscape Co., Ltd. | Spain | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo España S.A. | Spain | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo of Europe GmbH | Spain | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Mario Club, Inc. | Spain | MobyGames |
| Contributions by | SRD Co., Ltd. | Spain | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo EAD | Japan | MobyGames |
| Additional Development by | Imagica Digitalscape Co., Ltd. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Mario Club, Inc. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Contributions by | SRD Co., Ltd. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo EAD | United States | MobyGames |
| Additional Development by | Imagica Digitalscape Co., Ltd. | United States | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo of America Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Mario Club, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Contributions by | SRD Co., Ltd. | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Australia | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo EAD | Australia | MobyGames |
| Additional Development by | Imagica Digitalscape Co., Ltd. | Australia | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo Australia Pty., Ltd. | Australia | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Mario Club, Inc. | Australia | MobyGames |
| Contributions by | SRD Co., Ltd. | Australia | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo EAD | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Additional Development by | Imagica Digitalscape Co., Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo UK Entertainment Limited | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo of Europe GmbH | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Mario Club, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Contributions by | SRD Co., Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo EAD | Germany | MobyGames |
| Additional Development by | Imagica Digitalscape Co., Ltd. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo of Europe GmbH | Germany | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Mario Club, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Contributions by | SRD Co., Ltd. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Italy | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo EAD | Italy | MobyGames |
| Additional Development by | Imagica Digitalscape Co., Ltd. | Italy | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo Italia | Italy | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo of Europe GmbH | Italy | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Mario Club, Inc. | Italy | MobyGames |
| Contributions by | SRD Co., Ltd. | Italy | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | France | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo EAD | France | MobyGames |
| Additional Development by | Imagica Digitalscape Co., Ltd. | France | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo of Europe GmbH | France | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo France SARL | France | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Mario Club, Inc. | France | MobyGames |
| Contributions by | SRD Co., Ltd. | France | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo EAD | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Additional Development by | Imagica Digitalscape Co., Ltd. | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo of Europe GmbH | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo Benelux B.V. | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Mario Club, Inc. | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Contributions by | SRD Co., Ltd. | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Progressive Scan (480p) | GameCube | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Pro Logic II | GameCube | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Required | Gamepad | GameCube | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1 Player | GameCube | MobyGames |
| Save Game Methods | Manual Save | GameCube | MobyGames |
| Save Game Methods | External Storage | GameCube | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2006-12 | Spain | MobyGames |
| 2006-12-02 | Japan | MobyGames |
| 2006-12-11 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2006-12-14 | Australia | MobyGames |
| 2006-12-15 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2006-12-15 | Germany | MobyGames |
| 2006-12-15 | Italy | MobyGames |
| 2006-12-15 | France | MobyGames |
| 2006-12-15 | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 045496394608 | Spain | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 4902370515633 | Japan | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1343799480 | Japan | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496963071 | United States | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | DL-DOL-GZ2E-USA | United States | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B0009UBR3A | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 47648215 | United States | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B0009UBR3A | Australia | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496963071 | Australia | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 47648215 | Australia | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496963071 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | DL-DOL-GZ2P-EUR | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B0009UBR3A | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 47648215 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496394592 | Germany | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | DL-DOL-GZ2P-EUR | Germany | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496394639 | Italy | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1944468227 | Italy | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496394615 | France | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | DL-DOL-GZ2P-EUR | France | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B00009P51G | France | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 24091005999 | France | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496394622 | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | DL-DOL-GZ2P-EUR | Belgium, The Netherlands | MobyGames |
Data by MobyGames.com
