Every single Zelda game leaves a distinct mark on fans, but we think we can state that, without a doubt, 2006's Twilight Princess was one of the most special entries in the whole series.

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD is an excellent addition to the Wii U library. We do acknowledge that it's a series entry that has its critics, with them often citing a lack of revolution from the Ocarina of Time template, in particular.

This handsome HD remaster sees Zelda at its most expansive, but also its least adventurous.

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess was one of those games I always wanted to try, but I didn't have a Wii. I only got one a few years ago, when I was already reviewing games and writing for a living.

Solving temples | Being a wolf

Horse-riding controls | missing a fast travel point is a pain

The Legend of Zelda is 30 years old. While that is impressive enough on its own, Twilight Princess has existed for nearly a full third of that time. That really makes me stop and think. Come November of this year, my favorite Zelda game will be a decade old.

Sitting down to play Twilight Princess HD , I was struck by how little I remembered about the original. I think in 2006 I consciously tried to overlook and ignore its worst traits, focusing on its surface-level innovations - its gritty art style, its motion controls.

The original Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is very much a product of its time. Created with an art style designed to look gritty and mature after early fan backlash of Wind Waker's bright and "kiddie" presentation, and with each foot loosely planted between two console generations, Twilight...

Puzzle design is outstanding; GamePad support works well; Feels better defined with Wii U in mind

Only minor visual enhancements; Cave of Shadows is a bland and minimal piece of new content

I found myself thinking "wow!" as I watched the cutscenes which got the storyline going The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD is a strange choice to kick off the Zelda 30th anniversary year.

Solid; tried and tested game engine; Great musical score; Midna; Lovely HD upgrade

Been there; done that feel to dungeons and puzzles; Slow down on GamePad; Real lack of atmosphere