Most of my concerns about The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD went out the window the minute I saw it running on Wii U. My demo started smack in the middle of the decaying Sacred Grove, and I was immediately struck by the improved high resolution textures. It’s no secret that Twilight Princess has aged poorly, but that’s a natural consequence for a game designed around Standard Definition televisions in 2006. The models and environments look the same, but the texture updates are instantly noticeable. Many have been updated to look better in HD, while others others have been replaced completely. The familiar Triforce crest in the center of the Sacred Grove’s weathered shrine looks as if it's stood up against the test of time. You can see faint cracks in the detailed stone surface, with shadows from the overhanging trees around the quiet sanctuary adding a layer of ambience. It looked so much better than any prior footage I’d seen before, but wait until you hear how it plays.
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