Link's Crossbow Training review

You get what you pay for

GamesRadar+ Verdict

Pros

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    Quick and simple gameplay

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    One-more-try appeal

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    Seeing Hyrule again

Cons

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    Owning a Zapper

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    Total lack of difficulty

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    Seeing Zelda sell out

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Dec 6, 2007

Crossbow Training is a very simple lightgun game wrapped in the trappings of Zelda; it recycles its levels and enemies, ripping its graphics, settings and music from Twilight Princess. That particular rendition of Hyrule is one with which almost every Wii owner is familiar with so it’s with warmth in your heart you’ll re-enter Link’s world, this time blasting your way through the towns and villages with a semi-automatic crossbow.

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GenreAdventure
DescriptionYou get what you pay for with this lightgun adventure and since you're not paying much, it seems like a good deal. Too bad you have to buy the Zapper with it.
Franchise nameLegend of Zelda
UK franchise nameLegend of Zelda
Platform"Wii"
US censor rating"Teen"
UK censor rating"12+"
Release date1 January 1970 (US), 1 January 1970 (UK)
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