While playing Twilight Princess, as well as after, I noticed a major thing about it...
I believe this game had incredible ideas and concepts, including both major and minor innovations. But at the same time, I felt that the game sort of failed on the execution of most of the same ideas.
Especially with the bosses. Many of them had unique concepts and weaknesses, but the battles were pathetic affairs where the boss presented little to no challenge. The hardest time I had with any boss was figuring out how to hurt Argarok during the second phase of the fight.
Another area where this is applicable is the items. Some of the item ideas were incredible, in my opinion. They had great brand-new items like the Ball & Chain, Dominion Rod, and Spinner, but they were hardly ever used, not to mention not used very creatively. This also can tie in to the boss aspect, as most items are also boss weaknesses.
There was also the lantern and lantern oil. It was an interesting idea, but the rooms that were dark enough to use it in could still be navigated in the dark, and there weren't very many of them.
Well, what do you guys think? Are there other instances of this you can think of? Do you even agree with me?
I believe this game had incredible ideas and concepts, including both major and minor innovations. But at the same time, I felt that the game sort of failed on the execution of most of the same ideas.
Especially with the bosses. Many of them had unique concepts and weaknesses, but the battles were pathetic affairs where the boss presented little to no challenge. The hardest time I had with any boss was figuring out how to hurt Argarok during the second phase of the fight.
Another area where this is applicable is the items. Some of the item ideas were incredible, in my opinion. They had great brand-new items like the Ball & Chain, Dominion Rod, and Spinner, but they were hardly ever used, not to mention not used very creatively. This also can tie in to the boss aspect, as most items are also boss weaknesses.
There was also the lantern and lantern oil. It was an interesting idea, but the rooms that were dark enough to use it in could still be navigated in the dark, and there weren't very many of them.
Well, what do you guys think? Are there other instances of this you can think of? Do you even agree with me?