The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD

When this game first launched on Wii in 2006, most people were focused on how it made use of the console's then-innovative motion controls. These controls had players pointing at the screen to aim ranged attacks and swinging a Wii remote controller to slash with Link's sword. These hardware-enabled mechanics took some of the spotlight off other parts of the game. With this distraction removed, Twilight Princess stands as a good -- though not necessarily exceptional -- entry in Nintendo's iconic franchise.

Its biggest innovation is Link's ability to transform into a wolf, which is fun at the start and gives players nifty new abilities (such as the ability to sense spirits). But it limits the ways that Link can fight, ultimately making combat less interesting. On the other hand, several of Twilight Princess' dungeons and puzzles stand alongside some of the best in the Zelda franchise, deftly mixing combat, conundrums, and Link's unique abilities. The excellent Temple of Time -- which sees players interacting with a series of statues in increasingly clever and satisfying ways -- is a prime example. These brilliantly designed combat and puzzle sequences constitute the moments that resonate most strongly and which players are most likely to remember. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD isn't essential for those who played through the original a decade ago, but it does provide younger players who missed the Wii and GameCube versions an opportunity to try a classic Nintendo adventure for the first time.