Book Review: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Volume.1

By Akira Himekawa 

4 Stars 

Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Volume One, illustrated and written by Akira Himekawa, promises a faithful adaptation of the hit Zelda game, Twilight Princess. This adaptation so far follows the original story to a tee. Fans of the game and the Zelda series will find this adaptation quite fulfilling when it comes to a proper manga adaptation of the game, with some creative liberty taken by the author. As one would expect, the story follows the story of Link, a young man who lives in Ordon Village in the realm of light, who is soon to encounter a deadly otherworldly threat. In contrast, the realm of Twilight is thrown into chaos as the queen of the realm, Minda, is stripped of her power and her people stripped of their sentience by a threat known as Zant. In this manga, stories and worlds collide as Twilight looms over the light, the threat of Zant ever building. While reading, I found myself shot with a powerful wave of nostalgia as I recalled how much I enjoy the Zelda series. And seeing a well-done adaptation brings me so much joy. I would also like to go on to say that this book stands well on its own, independent from the game. Especially with the changes to some of the story beats compared to the game, one who has not played the original game will still understand the story. Even if someone who has not played a single Zelda game can find enjoyment in this story. In conclusion, this novel brings a faithful adaptation of the game and brings the story to life on paper. Earning this a well-deserved 4.1 out of 5.   

Reviewed by Amare 

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