Once again we find ourselves in the mystical land of Hyrule. This time the land is threatened by the greatest danger it has faced yet and our hero must put his life as a cowboy behind him and set-out on an adventure which will take him to distant lands and parallel realms. Link is sent to bear a gift to the royal family of Hyrule but before he can leave, tragedy strikes the village and he is yanked into a twilight gloom that has covered Hyrule. When he enters that realm, he transforms into a wolf and is captured. A mysterious figure named Midna helps him break free. With the aid of her magic, they set off to free the land from the shadows.

The new and exciting control mechanism makes this Zelda the most intuitive yet. You can now really feel like you are in the land of Hyrule as each controller effectively becomes one of Link’s hands for moves such as fishing, sword attacks and projectile weapon aiming. In combat, the game puts you right into the heart of the battle - swinging your sword with the Wii Remote while blocking and parrying shots, or giving shield shoves with the Nunchuk controller. You can also perform a number of moves using the Wii’s motion sensitive controller; performing a spin attack by shaking the Nunchuk and a shield bash by locking on and tilting the Nunchuk forward. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess also features a new mounted combat system not seen before in a Zelda game - while riding, players can draw their swords and take out enemies from the saddle.

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD will feature many upgrades that are sure to please fans playing through the adventure again, or newcomers who are experiencing the game for the first time.

A new item in the game called the “Ghost Lantern” has been added. This mysterious item will glow when in the same area as a Poe (a kind of ghost), making the Poe soul-retrieving quest much easier to complete. Hero Mode, a challenging new mode, can also be selected when starting a new game. In this mode, Link will take double the normal damage and there are no heart drops. In addition, if Link finds Rupees in a treasure chest while his wallet is already full, Rupees will no longer be returned to that chest. Players are also less likely to reach the limit of their wallets, as they have been modified to hold more Rupees.

Iconic moments from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, like Link riding Epona across the Eldin Bridge and Wolf Link howling at the moon, look stunning in high definition, but additional upgrades to the game make it play better as well. Using the Wii U GamePad controller, players can easily access their map and inventory at all times using the intuitive touch screen, as well as quickly transform into a wolf with one easy tap. Players will also be able to use the GamePad to access Miiverse (Internet access required). Miiverse posts can be decorated with dozens of new Miiverse stamps inspired by the game hidden away throughout Hyrule. Additionally, the game can be played off-TV on the GamePad. Many more updates exist in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD, but discovering them as you play through the legendary adventure is part of the fun.

All physical versions of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD will include an intricate Wolf Link amiibo figure. Purchasing The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD and Wolf Link amiibo bundle will currently be the only way to get this amiibo figure. Using this amiibo will allow players to gain access to the challenging Cave of Shadows. Also, some of the data stored on the Wolf Link amiibo figure can also be used with The Legend of Zelda game for Wii U, which launches this year.

More details about this functionality will be revealed in the future. In addition, several amiibo in the Super Smash Bros. series (sold separately), including Link, Zelda, Sheik, Ganondorf and Toon Link, can also be tapped to the GamePad for various in-game effects.

Link and the characters he meets on his journey appear even more vibrant and exciting than ever with the attention to detail, both in the field and the game’s many dungeons, being awe-inspiring. This attention to detail, both in the look and feel of the game but also to the sounds and music creates the unique atmosphere of the Zelda universe and makes you feel you are actually in the game.

To uncover the mysterious force, which is threatening his homeland, Link must travel to a mysterious and menacing Twilight realm and take on the King of Darkness. To survive in this foreboding land Link finds his body transformed from that of a young man to an altogether more Lupine form. Upon entering the twilight realm, Link changes into a wolf, opening up an entirely new set of abilities and new challenges. You must learn to adapt to their new environment as Link has.

Zelda devotees will be delighted by this game as they revisit beautifully re-mastered versions of popular Zelda locations like Kakariko Village, Death Mountain, Lake Hylia and Hyrule Castle. In addition there are many different dungeons and multiple quests. Like all good heroes, Link would not be himself without a host of gadgets and weapons at his disposal. Familiar favourites like the Clawshot and Bow return and are joined by all new items like the Gale Boomerang and Magnetic Boots.

After a hard day’s adventuring even the most hardy of heroes needs to take time to relax. After the popularity of the fishing mini game in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Nintendo has expanded and enhanced the fishing mode in this new title to almost become a game in itself and this time it is no longer confined to just one place. Using the Wii Remote, you can actually cast your line and reel in catches by moving the Wii Remote and Nunchuk in a realistic fashion. You will even be able to hear the line reeling out from the Wii Remote as it is cast and feel the vibration as a fish takes the bait.