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<section begin=infobox />{{Infobox|game
|name = The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
| name = ''Twilight Princess''
|logo = [[File:Tplogo.png|200px|center]]
| logo = [[File:Twilight Princess logo - GCN for light bg.png|350px]]
|boxart = [[File:BoxZeldaTwilightPrincess.jpg|200px|center]]
| boxart = [[File:Twilight Princess NOA cover - TPGCN.jpg|200px]][[File:BoxZeldaTwilightPrincess.jpg|200px]]
|release = '''Nintendo Wii'''<br>[[File:Flag-United-States.png|22px|USA Flag]] November 19th, 2006<br>[[File:Flag-Japan.png|22px|Japan Flag]] December 2nd, 2006<br>[[File:Flag-Australia.png|22px|Australia Flag]] December 7th, 2006<br>[[File:Flag-European.png|22px|European Flag]] December 8th, 2006<br><br>'''Nintendo GameCube'''<br>[[File:Flag-Japan.png|22px|Japan Flag]] December 2nd, 2006<br>[[File:Flag-United-States.png|22px|USA Flag]] December 11th, 2006<br>[[File:Flag-European.png|22px|European Flag]] December 15th, 2006<br>[[File:Flag-Australia.png|22px|Australia Flag]] December 19th, 2006
| release [[Nintendo Wii]] =
|platform = Nintendo GameCube<br>Nintendo Wii
{{Region|us|y=2006|m=11|d=19}}
|developer = Nintendo EAD
{{Region|jp|y=2006|m=12|d=2}}
|producer = Shigeru Miyamoto
{{Region|au|y=2006|m=12|d=7}}
|director = Eiji Aonuma<noinclude><br>{{Main|Twilight Princess Staff}}<!--move to Development--></noinclude>
{{Region|eu|y=2006|m=12|d=8}}
}}</onlyinclude>
{{Region|kr|y=2008|m=8|d=27}}
| release [[Nintendo GameCube|Nintendo<br/>GameCube]] =
{{Region|jp|y=2006|m=12|d=2}}
{{Region|us|y=2006|m=12|d=11}}
{{Region|eu|y=2006|m=12|d=15}}
{{Region|au|y=2006|m=12|d=19}}
| release [[Nintendo Wii U|Nintendo<br/>Wii U]] ''([[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD|HD]])''= {{Region|ww|y=2016|m=3|d=4}}
| developer = [[Nintendo EAD]]
| producer = [[Shigeru Miyamoto]]
| director = [[Eiji Aonuma]]
| walkthrough = [https://www.zeldadungeon.net/twilight-princess-walkthrough/ Text Walkthrough]<br/>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KHLyEjaKe8&list=PL7772BD5BB07B6C4E Video Walkthrough]
| guides =
[[Twilight Princess Bosses|Bosses]]
[[Twilight Princess Bottles|Bottles]]
[[Twilight Princess Characters|Characters]]
[[Golden Bugs]]
[[Sacred Grove Guardians|Guardian Puzzle]]
[[Howling Stone]]s
[[Malo Mart and Magic Armor Guide|Magic Armor Guide]]
[[Twilight Princess Heart Pieces|Pieces of Heart]]
[[Twilight Princess Poe Souls|Poe Souls]]
[[Twilight Princess Story|Story]]
[[Twilight Princess Upgrades|Upgrades]]
| gallery = [[Gallery:Twilight Princess|Gallery]]<br/>[[zdgallery:18|Image Gallery]]
| music =  
[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Official Soundtrack|Original Soundtrack]]
[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD Original Soundtrack|HD Soundtrack]]
}}<section end=infobox />


This game's story is believed to take place after ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask]]'', when Zelda sent Link back in time to live out his childhood in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]''.
{{ZD|[https://www.zeldadungeon.net/twilight-princess-walkthrough/ ''Twilight Princess'' Walkthrough]}}
 
'''''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess''''' (''{{Tt|Towairaito Purinsesu|トワイライトプリンセス}}'') is the 13th installment in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. Set over a century after the events of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', the game follows [[Link (Twilight Princess)|Link]] as he attempts to save [[Hyrule]] from being subsumed by the [[Twilight Realm]], an alternate dimension wreathed in shadow - along the way, Link is able to transform between the forms of a [[Hylian]] and a [[Wolf Link|wolf]], and is aided by [[Midna]], a mysterious imp native to the Twilight Realm. The game features a notably darker, more realistic art style compared to its predecessor, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' - this has been interpreted as a response to the backlash that ''The Wind Waker'', particularly in the West, received for its brightly colored, cel-shaded art style.
 
The game was originally planned to release for the [[Nintendo GameCube]] in 2005, but was delayed so that Nintendo could expand upon the content and create a port for the [[Nintendo Wii]]. The Wii version was released as a launch title in November 2006 in North America, and was released the following month in Japan, Europe, and Australia; the GameCube version was released in December 2006, as the final first-party title on the console. Upon release, ''Twilight Princess'' received critical acclaim and won several Game Of The Year awards, being cited as one of the greatest video games of all time. It is the second-best selling ''Zelda'' game behind ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'', having sold over 8.85 million copies as of 2015, and the Wii port received a "Nintendo Selects" label in 2011. A remaster of the GameCube version, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD]]'', was released for the [[Wii U]] in March 2016.


==Story==
==Story==
Deep in the southern most region of the kingdom of Hyrule lies a village by the name of Ordan. Cradled in the scenic beauty of pristine farmland, the villagers of Ordan make a living by raising livestock. Among the villagers is a boy known as the most skillful rider in all the land. A boy who, it is expected, will take over the responsibility of leading Ordan as the village chief. His name is Link.
[[File:Wolf-Link-and-Midna-Artwork.png|50px|left]]{{Main|Twilight Princess Story}}
Trusted and liked by all the villagers, Link is especially loved by the other children of Ordan, among who he holds unofficial status as the leader of the pack. Link spends his days as a ranch hand and learns the ways of the sword from the village's lone swordsman, Rusl, in his spare time. He often displays his newly honed skills to the village youths, which makes him even more popular.
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This game's story takes place after the [[Child Ending]] of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', when [[Zelda (Ocarina of Time)|that generation's Princess Zelda]] sent [[Link (Ocarina of Time)|the Hero of Time]] back in time to prevent the events of ''Ocarina of Time'' and allowed him to live out his childhood.


One day, Link is showing off his swordsmanship as usual, when a monkey appears. "Hey! That's the monkey that has been causing trouble all over the village! Lets get him", cry the children. They run after the monkey into the forest. Link rushes into the heart of the woods after them and is shocked to find that the dark thickets are teeming with countless monsters. After fighting his way through their ranks, Link rescues the child and the monkey from the cage where they are held captive.
This generation's Link lives a peaceful life in Ordon Village as a goat herder and animal wrangler. He is a valuable friend to both the village and forest. One day, Link is given the opportunity to visit Castle Town as an envoy to present a specially crafted sword to the royal family. Before Link embarks, however, tragedy strikes the village and he is forced to leave his tranquil life behind. Link must venture forth into the vast land of Hyrule to bring peace back to his village and, along the way, uncover the secret behind the mysterious Twilight.


Until now, the forest had been a safe place...
==Characters==
[[File:Midna_Icon.png|30px|left]]{{Main|Twilight Princess Characters}}


The next day, after much encouragement from Rusl, Link prepares to set out and deliver the village's tribute to Hyrule Castle. Having never visited the castle before, Link is in high spirits as he prepares for his journey, but when his childhood friend Ilia notice's a wound on Epona's haunch, she gives Link an earful for being so careless with his horse. In a huff, Ilia leads Epona away.
Twilight Princess features its own set of support characters, most of whom live in [[Castle Town]], [[Kakariko Village (Twilight Princess)|Kakariko Village]], or [[Ordon Village]].


Link tracks down Eopna and Ilia at the mystical spring nearby and attempts to apologize for injuring Epona. But no matter how many times he says he's sorry, Ilia simply refuses to forgive Link. Then Colin, a young boy from the village who idolizes Link, steps forward to mediate the situation. Thanks to Colin's explanation, Link is fianlly able to get Ilia to drop her gaurd and talk with him. Having warmed back up, Ilia tells Link, "Come back safely, and don't do anything reckless!"
'''Ashei (25)'''
A member of the Resistance, a group of people seeking to restore Hyrule.


Just then...
'''Auru (60)'''
Senior member of the Resistance.


A monster astride a huge bear comes crashing out of the forest. The fearsome monster and its mount break through the gate to the spring and attack the youths. Caught off gaurd by the sudden assault, Link is helpless t stop the monster from delivering a blow that renders him unconscience. Through the fog of his half-conscience mind, Link watches Colin and Ilia get swept away off by the monster..
'''Barnes (39)'''
A resident of Kakariko Village and owner of the Bomb Shop.


Link soon wakes up and runs across the bridge towards [[Faron Woods|the woods]].  He is pulled through a newly placed black wall by a [[Twilight Beast]], who drops him when a Triforce Symbol appears on his hand.  Soon after entering the Twilight, Link turns into a wolf and then faints. Link is taken to [[Hyrule Castle]] and imprisoned in the cellars. There, he meets [[Midna]], a mysterious character who doesn't fully reveal who she is and helps Link escape. He finally makes it to the top of the tallest tower, where he meets [[Princess Zelda]] for the first time. She tells him of the recent battle that ensued in Hyrule. [[Zant]], an evil sorcerer, and his Twilight Beasts have killed many soldiers, and how she was forced to surrender.
'''Beth (10)'''
A young girl in Link's village who is the daughter of Hanch and Sera.


After leaving Zelda, Link and Midna escape from the Twilight and return to [[Ordon]], where they acquire the [[Ordon Sword]] and the [[Ordon Shield]]. On their way back to the Twilight, Link and Midna are stopped outside Ordon Spring where they meet [[Ordona]], a [[Light Spirit]]. Link and Midna then go to the Twilight-covered [[Faron Woods|Faron Woods]] where they meet the shattered remains of the Light Spirit [[Faron]]. He instructs them  to find the [[Tears of Light]] to restore light to the [[Faron Province]]. Once they meet the revitalized Faron, Link finds out that he is the chosen hero of destiny.
'''Borville (?)'''
The Castle Town's only medical doctor who has excellent credentials, but is biased and often unhelpful.


Link and Midna then go to the forest temple and defeat [[Diababa]]. Once Diababa is defeated, they are granted the first [[Fused Shadow]]. Faron tells them to go to the [[Eldin Province|Eldin Province]] to the west (Wii) or east (GCN). Link and Midna go into the Twilight and find Link's [[Wooden Sword|Wooden Sword]], which Link had given to [[Talo]]. Since Link is a wolf at this time, he can smell the kids; he follows their scent to a broken bridge and fixes it.
'''Chudley (32)'''
Runs a very swanky store in Castle Town.


Link and Midna then continue on to [[Kakariko Village|Kakariko Village]], where they find the shattered form of the Light Spirit [[Eldin]]. They search Kakariko and [[Death Mountain|Death Mountain]] for the Tears of Light, this time to restore light to Eldin Province. Link is reuinited with the kids at last, but Ilia is still missing. In Kakariko, Link meets [[Renado]] who tells Link about the [[Goron|Gorons]] at Death Mountain and how they are in an uncontrollable rage. After Link tries to go up to Death Mountain and is knocked back by a Goron, Renado tells him that [[Bo]], the Mayor of [[Ordon Village|Ordon]], could beat the Gorons in strength contests.
'''Colin (9)'''
The son of Rusl and Uli. He is meek, mild and timid, but good-natured like his parents.


Link begins preparing to leave Kakariko, but then Epona comes riding and Link must tame her. When he meets with Bo, Link gets a quick sumo lesson and Bo gives him the Iron Boots. Link returns to Death Mountain and reaches a large room with lots of Gorons who are ready to fight. The Goron Elder, [[Gor Coron|Gor Coron]], tells Link that if he can win against him in a contest of strength, he will grant him entry into the Goron mines to save the Goron Patriarch, [[Darbus]]. Link defeats Gor Coron in a sumo match and is allowed into the Goron Mines; inside, he gets the three pieces of the key to Darbus's room from the other three Goron elders. When he gets to Darbus's room, [[Darbus]] turns into a monster called [[Fyrus]]. Link saves Darbus and takes the [[Fused Shadow]] that corrupted him.
'''Coro (16)'''
A gatekeeper living in a cottage and eking out a subsistence in Ordon Woods, Coro is content with his primitive surrounding. City dwellers refer to him as a "bumpkin". Coro is the younger brother of Iza and the older brother of Hena.


Link then travels to the [[Lanayru Province|Lanayru Province]], which is covered in Twilight. He meets the Light Spirit [[Lanayru]] and saves the province from Twilight. He is reunited with Ilia, who is in the care of the bartender [[Telma]]. The two of them are taking care of a collapsed [[Zora]] child named [[Prince Ralis|Prince Ralis]]. Link quickly escorts them to Kakariko village where Ralis and Ilia are put into Renado's care. Link then finds out that Ilia has lost her memory. Prince Ralis's dead mother [[Rutela]] grants Link the [[Zora Armor|Zora Armor]].
'''Fado (17)'''
Works with Link in the same farmhouse.


Link heads to Lake Hylia where he enters the Lakebed Temple. Here, he defeats [[Morpheel]], granting him the third and final Fused Shadow. Link and Midna return to Lanayru Spring, where they learn the story of the Dark Interlopers. At the spring, they bump into [[Zant]], who hurts Midna by trapping her in the Light World which hurts her. Link and Midna return to Hyrule Castle, where Zelda heals Midna, but Zelda disappears just after.
'''Falbi'''
Is a former circus member. He has begun a small business awarding fabulous prizes for those who can grab a Cucco by the legs and pilot it to a small platform down on Lake Hylia,


Link and Midna go back to Faron Woods to a hidden portion called the Sacred Grove. Here, they find the Legendary Blade of Evil's Bane, the Master Sword. They go to the Gerudo Desert, which holds the Arbiter's Grounds. Here, they defeat [[Stallord]]. They head outside to find the [[Mirror of Twilight|Mirror of Twilight]] is broken into four pieces. They meet the Sages and learn about [[Ganondorf]], who holds the Triforce of Power. The Sages sent him into the Twilight Realm after a failed execution.
'''Fyer'''
Is a former circus member. He has recently started his own small business firing folks from a cannon. He is a great mechanic specializing in rebuilding old cannons.


Link and Midna go to [[Snowpeak]], the home of [[Yeto]] and [[Yeta]], to recover a cursed mirror shard that possessed Yeta, turning her into [[Blizzeta]]. They return to the Sacred Grove and enter the [[Temple of Time|Temple of Time]], where they find the [[Domion Rod|Dominion Rod]] and recover another mirror shard from [[Armoghoma]]. They return to Kakariko, where they meet [[Shad]], who tells them about the sky beings known as the [[Oocca]].
'''Hanch (40)'''
Beth's father and Sera's husband. He runs the only commodity shop in the village.


Gor Coron tells Link to go to the [[Hidden Village|Hidden Village]] near the Bridge of Eldin. There, Link and Midna find [[Impaz]], who is the last of the [[Sheikah]]and she gives Link the Skybook. Link gets a wooden statue from [[Castle Town|Castle Town]], as well as a Horse Call from Impaz, which give Ilia her memory back. Link goes back to Kakariko and shows the book to Shad, who gives him the location of the remaining owl statues around Hyrule. Link goes and moves them all, restoring the full word, which removes the seal on the owl statue in Kakariko. Link moves it and finds a cannon, which allows him to access the [[City in the Sky|City in the Sky]].
'''Hena (14)'''
Sister to Iza and Coro. She takes an active and healthy enjoyment in fishing.


Link defeats the Dragon [[Argorok]], granting him the final mirror shard. Link and Midna return to the Mirror of Twilight and enter the Palace of Twilight. Here, Link recovers the two [[Sol|Sols]], bringing the power of light to the Master Sword. Link and Midna go defeat Zant, but find out that he is just a puppet and the real enemy is Ganondorf. Link and Midna return to Hyrule Castle once more, where they face off with Ganondorf. They see Zelda. Then Gandorf goes into her and Link has to kill Gandorf who is using Zelda's body. After that, Midna turns into that arachnid thing and forces Gandorf out of Zelda. He reformes into Gannon, Gandorf's beast form, and you have to destroy him. Then it ooks like you finaly kiled him. Zelda comes back to life. Then Gannandorf comes back to life, but just his head and he is on fire. Midna warps Link and Zelda out to Hyrule Feild and turns into that arachnid thing again. Then they see Gannondorf on his horse holding Midna's mask and he crushes the mask showing that Midna was defeated. Then Zelda takes her and Link to the world where the light spirits all gift her light arrows. Then they come back anfd Link and Zelda are on Epalona and Gannondorf is on his horse and Link fights him. When they defeat him Link faces him on foot. This battle takes a long time but in the end, to kill Gannondorf, Link stabs him in the stomach with the Master Sword, which finishes him. Midna is then revealed to be the Twilight princess. She, Link, and Zelda return to the Mirror Chamber and say their final goodbyes; as Midna leaves, she crys a tear and forces it into the center of the triforce in the center of the Mirror of Twilight which shatters the mirror of Twilight into a million pieces so nothing can enter or leave the Twilight Realm again.
'''Ilia (16)'''
Daughter of Bo, the mayor of Ordon Village, and close friend of Link. She has a cheerful disposition, and is always gentle and kind.
 
==Races==
The races in ''Twilight Princess'' are similar to those of ''Ocarina of Time'', but also feature the addition of new races.
{{Category:Twilight Princess Races}}
 
==Enemies==
{{Galbox|Twilight Princess Enemies}}


==Dungeons==
==Dungeons==
{{Main|:Category:Twilight Princess Dungeons|Twilight Princess Dungeons}}
There are ten [[Dungeon]]s in ''Twilight Princess'' ― nine are mandatory and one is optional. The dungeons, in order, are as follows:
{{Galbox|Twilight Princess Dungeons|gallery_widths=120|gallery_heights=90}}
 
==Mini-Bosses==
{{Category:Twilight Princess Mini-Bosses}}


The dungeons, in order, are as follows:
==Bosses==
{{Gallery|size=80|pad=5}}
{{Category:Twilight Princess Bosses}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=800px-Foresttemple.jpg|link=Forest Temple (Twilight Princess)|caption=[[Forest Temple (Twilight Princess)|Forest Temple]]}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=800px-Goronmines.jpg|link=Goron Mines|caption=[[Goron Mines]]}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=800px-Lakebedtemplestair.jpg|link=Lakebed Temple|caption=[[Lakebed Temple]]}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=800px-Arbiter s Grounds.jpg|link=Arbiter's Grounds|caption=[[Arbiter's Grounds]]}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=800px-Snowpeak Ruins.jpg|link=Snowpeak Ruins|caption=[[Snowpeak Ruins]]}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=759px-City in the Sky.jpg|link=City in the Sky|caption=[[City in the Sky]]}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=800px-TempleOfTime TP.jpg|link=Temple of Time|caption=[[Temple of Time]]}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=800px-Palaceoftwilght.jpg|link=Palace of Twilight|caption=[[Palace of Twilight]]}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=800px-TP catle.jpg|link=Hyrule Castle|caption=[[Hyrule Castle]]}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=800px-Cave of Ordeals.jpg|link=Cave of Ordeals|caption=[[Cave of Ordeals]]
(Optional)}}


==Characters==
==Items==
{{Main|:Category:Twilight Princess Characters|Twilight Princess Characters}}
{{Galbox|Twilight Princess Items}}


Twilight Princess features its own set of support charactes. The majority of them lives around Hyrule castle, Kakariko Village and Ordon Village.
==Heart Pieces==
{{main|Twilight Princess Heart Pieces}}


==Races==
==Locations==
{{Main|:Category:Twilight Princess Races|Twilight Princess Races}}
{{Galbox|Twilight Princess Locations}}


The races in Twilight Princess is to many degrees similar to the races of Ocarina of Time.
==Merchandise==
*The [[Twilight Princess Bioworld Merchandising White Triforce Hat]] released in [[2011]] and was available for $16.99 at most GameStop stores in the United States.
*The [[Twilight Princess Nubytech Controller|Twilight Princess Themed Controller]] was never released but two prototypes are known to exist.


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==Gallery==
{{Gallery/Box|file=Goron-Twili Princess.jpeg|link=Goron|caption=[[Goron]]}}
{{main|Gallery:Twilight Princess}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=Prince-Ralis.png|link=Zora|caption=[[Zora]]}}
{{see also|Gallery:Twilight Princess Characters}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=Agitha.png|link=Hylian|caption=[[Hylian]]}}
<gallery>
{{Gallery/Box|file=Yetono.png|link=Yeti|caption=[[Yeti]]}}
File:Link-Fighting-Darknuts.png|Link fighting [[Darknut]]s
{{Gallery/Box|file=Midna.png|link=Twili|caption=[[Twili]]}}
File:Link-Fighting-Stalfos-Twilight-Princess.png|Link fighting [[Stalfos]]
{{Gallery/Box|file=Ooccoo.png|link=Ooccoo|caption=[[Ooccoo]]}}
File:Link-Hooded-Zelda.png|Link and a hooded [[Zelda (Twilight Princess)|Zelda]]
{{Gallery/Bottom}}
File:Wolf-Link-Shadow-Beasts.png|Wolf Link fighting [[Shadow Beast]]s
File:Link dodging - TP.png|[[Link (Twilight Princess)|Link]]
File:Zelda-Twilight-Princess.png|[[Zelda (Twilight Princess)|Zelda]]
File:Dark-Lord-Ganondorf.png|[[Ganon]]dorf
File:Zant.png|[[Zant]]
</gallery>


==Enemies==
===Screenshots===
{{Main|:Category:Twilight Princess Enemies|Twilight Princess Enemies}}
====Pre-release promotional screenshots====
<gallery widths=160>
File:TP-1.jpg
File:TP-2.jpg
File:TP-3.jpg
File:TP-4.jpg
</gallery>


==Items==
==Videos==
{{Main|:Category:Twilight Princess Items|Twilight Princess Items}}
{{Youtube|-BP1I9yz1bU|270|Game reveal at E3 2004}}
{{Youtube|-VBMCZzmdp8|270|Game Intro}}
{{Youtube|OMK9Xa4ErLw|270|American Wii Commercial}}
{{Youtube|ynf_Em0xExE|270|American Wii Commercial}}
{{Youtube|7S_Xik27yxM|270|European Wii Commercial}}
{{Youtube|uabPfsuHDQ4|270|Japanese Wii Commercial}}
{{Youtube|syrl2sSR5mQ|270|Japanese Commercial}}
{{Youtube|n08wKdnKHsY|270|Japanese Commercial}}
{{Youtube|PL7772BD5BB07B6C4E|270|ZeldaDungeon video walkthrough}}


==Locations==
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{{Main|:Category:Twilight Princess Locations|Twilight Princess Locations}}


==Merchandise==
==References==
*[[Twilight Princess Bioworld Merchandising White Triforce Hat]] released in 2011 and was available for $16.99 at most GameStop stores in the United States.
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*This [[Twilight Princess Nubytech Controller|Twilight Princess Themed Controller]] was never released but two prototypes are known to exist.
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Twilight Princess
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Release

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Date

United States November 19, 2006
Japan December 2, 2006
Australia December 7, 2006
Europe December 8, 2006
South Korea August 27, 2008

Japan December 2, 2006
United States December 11, 2006
Europe December 15, 2006
Australia December 19, 2006

🌎 March 4, 2016

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Guides

Walkthrough

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The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (トワイライトプリンセス) is the 13th installment in The Legend of Zelda series. Set over a century after the events of Majora's Mask, the game follows Link as he attempts to save Hyrule from being subsumed by the Twilight Realm, an alternate dimension wreathed in shadow - along the way, Link is able to transform between the forms of a Hylian and a wolf, and is aided by Midna, a mysterious imp native to the Twilight Realm. The game features a notably darker, more realistic art style compared to its predecessor, The Wind Waker - this has been interpreted as a response to the backlash that The Wind Waker, particularly in the West, received for its brightly colored, cel-shaded art style.

The game was originally planned to release for the Nintendo GameCube in 2005, but was delayed so that Nintendo could expand upon the content and create a port for the Nintendo Wii. The Wii version was released as a launch title in November 2006 in North America, and was released the following month in Japan, Europe, and Australia; the GameCube version was released in December 2006, as the final first-party title on the console. Upon release, Twilight Princess received critical acclaim and won several Game Of The Year awards, being cited as one of the greatest video games of all time. It is the second-best selling Zelda game behind Breath of the Wild, having sold over 8.85 million copies as of 2015, and the Wii port received a "Nintendo Selects" label in 2011. A remaster of the GameCube version, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD, was released for the Wii U in March 2016.

Story

Wolf-Link-and-Midna-Artwork.png
Main article: Twilight Princess Story

This game's story takes place after the Child Ending of Ocarina of Time, when that generation's Princess Zelda sent the Hero of Time back in time to prevent the events of Ocarina of Time and allowed him to live out his childhood.

This generation's Link lives a peaceful life in Ordon Village as a goat herder and animal wrangler. He is a valuable friend to both the village and forest. One day, Link is given the opportunity to visit Castle Town as an envoy to present a specially crafted sword to the royal family. Before Link embarks, however, tragedy strikes the village and he is forced to leave his tranquil life behind. Link must venture forth into the vast land of Hyrule to bring peace back to his village and, along the way, uncover the secret behind the mysterious Twilight.

Characters

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Main article: Twilight Princess Characters

Twilight Princess features its own set of support characters, most of whom live in Castle Town, Kakariko Village, or Ordon Village.

Ashei (25) A member of the Resistance, a group of people seeking to restore Hyrule.

Auru (60) Senior member of the Resistance.

Barnes (39) A resident of Kakariko Village and owner of the Bomb Shop.

Beth (10) A young girl in Link's village who is the daughter of Hanch and Sera.

Borville (?) The Castle Town's only medical doctor who has excellent credentials, but is biased and often unhelpful.

Chudley (32) Runs a very swanky store in Castle Town.

Colin (9) The son of Rusl and Uli. He is meek, mild and timid, but good-natured like his parents.

Coro (16) A gatekeeper living in a cottage and eking out a subsistence in Ordon Woods, Coro is content with his primitive surrounding. City dwellers refer to him as a "bumpkin". Coro is the younger brother of Iza and the older brother of Hena.

Fado (17) Works with Link in the same farmhouse.

Falbi Is a former circus member. He has begun a small business awarding fabulous prizes for those who can grab a Cucco by the legs and pilot it to a small platform down on Lake Hylia,

Fyer Is a former circus member. He has recently started his own small business firing folks from a cannon. He is a great mechanic specializing in rebuilding old cannons.

Hanch (40) Beth's father and Sera's husband. He runs the only commodity shop in the village.

Hena (14) Sister to Iza and Coro. She takes an active and healthy enjoyment in fishing.

Ilia (16) Daughter of Bo, the mayor of Ordon Village, and close friend of Link. She has a cheerful disposition, and is always gentle and kind.

Races

The races in Twilight Princess are similar to those of Ocarina of Time, but also feature the addition of new races.

Enemies

Dungeons

There are ten Dungeons in Twilight Princess ― nine are mandatory and one is optional. The dungeons, in order, are as follows:

Mini-Bosses

Bosses

Items

Heart Pieces

Main article: Twilight Princess Heart Pieces

Locations

Merchandise

Gallery

Main article: Gallery:Twilight Princess
See also: Gallery:Twilight Princess Characters

Screenshots

Pre-release promotional screenshots

Videos


Game reveal at E3 2004

Game Intro

American Wii Commercial

American Wii Commercial

European Wii Commercial

Japanese Wii Commercial

Japanese Commercial

Japanese Commercial

ZeldaDungeon video walkthrough

References