The Twilight Princess remake exists and it's a masterpiece

zelda Fans are demanding: twilight princess It's been remade over the years, especially since it remains the only one in 3D. zelda That's not playable on Nintendo Switch 2. Ocarina of Time Remake sparked new interest in the idea of twilight princess It's a remake, but here's the problem: twilight princess A remake already exists. Although not in the form of a video game.

2016, legendary duo The Legend of Zelda Manga adaptation, Akira Himekawa, volume 1 finally released The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. Unlike previous cartoons twilight princess is a complete retelling of the video game that doesn't cut anything, adds flesh to the story, and even adds new material that helps enrich the game's plot and characters. twilight princess is an 11-volume epic that took place over six years and should serve as a blueprint for game remakes when Nintendo releases it.

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The Twilight Princess comic is a must-read for every Zelda fan.

every zelda The comics are great to read, but they tend to slow down due to the fact that you have to sit through each game's story. ocarina of time It was the best before zelda The manga took into consideration how much time was given to each section of the story, but even then, Akira Himekawa had to skip the Temple of Shadows and basically speed through the game's ending. twilight princess I don't have this problem at all. Every chapter is carefully paced, allowing the story to not only breathe, but also allow characters to sit through their own development or key narrative moments.

This also results in comics being a great service artistically. Because Akira Himekawa doesn't have to worry about limited page time. twilight princess It has the best page organization and spreads in the entire series. Not Twilight Princess I just think it's good zelda This adaptation is a legitimately awesome comic, with excellent paneling, beautifully atmospheric artwork, and amazing fight choreography that does the game's combat justice.

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The Twilight Princess cartoon solves all the problems with the game.

Link and Midna from The Legend of Zelda series

twilight princess It's a great game, but the older 3D has a lot of problems. zelda There has never been one. Game progress is a mess. While most set pieces are loaded before starting the first three dungeons, the first three hours are absolutely how long you have to play. Difficulty is non-existent and enemies barely do any damage let alone hit you. This story is well written and told by Midna, but it also suffers from little thematic depth.

ocarina of time, Majora's Maskand guide of the wind All contain deep stories about life, grief, the passage of time and culture, and movement from the past. twilight princess It's very superficial in comparison. However, this only applies to games. that twilight princess The comic does an amazing job of completing the plot and resolving any pacing issues. Because Link is a real character with a defined personality and in-depth development, the comic's slower moments actually breathe much better, rather than focusing on world-building and fleshing out Link and Midna's relationship.

Thematically, the comic further taps into the game's unexamined themes of power and duplicity by featuring a deeper political plot, emphasizing the bizarre dynamic between Zant and Midna, and using Link's arc to highlight how he and Midna change from one to another. NPCs are also loved as much as resistance members. The only thing the comic downplays is actual dungeon crawling, but that makes sense considering there's no gameplay. Nonetheless, dungeons are still great environments with rich atmosphere and intense action scenes.

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Twilight Princess is the ultimate sequel to Ocarina of Time.

The best part is twilight princess The comics are tied together more cleanly. ocarina of time. twilight princess takes the fate motif from the main game, but the final showdown between Link, Zelda, and Ganondorf feels more like fan service than what the game ultimately builds up to. That's not the case in comics. twilight princess There are several mentions: ocarina of timeIt shows how the passage of time shaped Hyrule and linked the fates of Link, Zelda, and Ganondorf together. There are flashbacks thematically. ocarina It was brilliantly done, creating a finale that far exceeded any of its predecessors. twilight princess Game settings.

The final few chapters, which dramatize Link's final battle with Ganondorf, feature a deeper dive into the cyclical nature of the series and the cycle of reincarnation in which the three Triforce bearers are trapped. Ganondorf's familiarity with Zelda during the comic's tea party scene is downright creepy, and the bond Link forms with the Hero of Time's spirit throughout the comic makes Ganondorf's death all the more cathartic. When Nintendo finally stepped up to the plate with the remake. twilight princess From the beginning, they should look to comics for inspiration. It never happened before. zelda The franchise's mythology felt very meaningful, profound, and nuanced.