Geekscape Reviews: ‘The Legend Of Zelda: Twilight Princess’ Vol. 2 By Akira Himekawa

We return to the Twilight Realm in the second volume of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess by Akira Himekawa, published by VIZ Media. I loved the first volume and was very excited to get my paws on this one. Volume One left off at a pivotal point in the game, Link’s transformation into a wolf, and I wanted to see what happened next.

I think those who have beaten the game that the manga was based on will appreciate the different points of view the manga offers. We get to see certain parts of the story from Zelda’s, Midna’s, and even Ilia’s perspectives. And I know that I have said this in my previous review but I love that Link talks! Through his dialogue, we see more into his backstory and personality. Gamers are used to Link being a silent protagonist and I found this change to be refreshing.

The plot in this volume moves at a steady pace. My single complaint with the previous book was that it took a while to get going, plot-wise. This is no longer an issue, thankfully.

Beyond the intriguing story, Twilight Princess excels at its action scenes. It feels like you are playing out a battle in a game. I found myself holding my breath during Link’s fight with Diababa towards the end of the volume!

I can tell that that a lot of care was put into this series’ art. Every page oozes with detail, especially in the backgrounds and character’s clothing. The shading also does a great job of highlighting the contrast between Hyrule and the shadowy Twilight Realm.

I am pleased to say that Volume Two of Twilight Princess continues to impress. The art suited the mood perfectly and the story kept me hooked. Like its predecessor, I give The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Volume Two a 5 out of 5. I can’t wait for the story to continue in volume three!

[This review is based on a sample provided by the publisher. All opinions are my own.]