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Link's Crossbow Training
Nintendo
Release Date:
Metascore
68
Based on
34 Critics
User Score
7.4
Based on
39 Ratings
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Link returns from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess to pick up the Wii Zapper and take aim at a host of targets in this shooting-gallery-style game. Anyone can pick up the Wii Zapper and become a master marksman in the quick-play shooting galleries of Link's Crossbow Training. Dozens of fast-paced stages offer a wide variety of game play, from shooting stationary targets to defending a supply wagon from onrushing hordes of enemies. Multiplayer modes let players and their friendsLink returns from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess to pick up the Wii Zapper and take aim at a host of targets in this shooting-gallery-style game. Anyone can pick up the Wii Zapper and become a master marksman in the quick-play shooting galleries of Link's Crossbow Training. Dozens of fast-paced stages offer a wide variety of game play, from shooting stationary targets to defending a supply wagon from onrushing hordes of enemies. Multiplayer modes let players and their friends share a Wii Zapper to shoot for the high score. Link's Crossbow Training comes bundled with the Wii Zapper. The Wii Zapper requires the Wii Remote and Nunchuk, housing both in a comfortable and intuitive frame. The control stick on the Nunchuk controls player movement (on stages that allow player movement), while simply aiming the Wii Zapper moves the targeting reticule on the screen. Pulling the trigger fires Link's crossbow. By aiming off screen, players can turn Link to face in a new direction (again, on stages that allow this). Link's Crossbow Training contains three basic game styles: target shooting, defender and ranger. There are 27 stages in total, and these categories represent only generally how each individual stage operates. Each stage's goal is to earn the highest score possible within the time limit. All rounds can be played with multiple players: Players pass the Wii Zapper around and then play one at a time and compete for the high score. [Nintendo]… Expand
Starring: Nobuyuki Hiyama
Developer: Nintendo
Genre(s): Light Gun
# of players: 1-4
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Rating: T
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Critic Reviews Back to top
Positive:
8
Mixed:
25
Negative:
1
82
Gaming Target
You can argue that Link’s Crossbow Training could’ve been fleshed out with additional levels and modes.
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80
GameZone
The Wii Zapper is a decent peripheral, but it feels cheap. While I question some of the design choices, however, they're easy to get over. Link's Crossbow training is a great introduction into shooting games for those just now getting over Wii Sports.
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74
Games Master UK
It's the lightgun version of "Wii Play" - if you liked that, you'll find a lot more to like here. [Jan 2007, p.63]
70
Jolt Online Gaming UK
Link’s Crossbow Training does an excellent job of throwing in an entertaining couple of hours to start you off with your brand new peripheral.
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67
The A.V. Club
If high scores aren't much of a motivator, the game gets old fast. It's a snap to unlock the entire game in one sitting.
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60
Zentendo
Don't even bother with the Wii Zapper, it's a gimmick. Link's Crossbow Training is an average shooter which provides short bursts of enjoyment, but overall is a fairly basic game with a few highlights.
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42
The Wiire
A more thorough multiplayer experience with some form of online component could have raised this game's value substantially.
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User Reviews Back to top
Positive:
16
Mixed:
2
Negative:
2
10
marlinspike
Nov 18, 2014
This, if you havent played Twilight Princess yet, is a great precursor to it. The longevity is boastworthy and with unparalleled fun this isThis, if you havent played Twilight Princess yet, is a great precursor to it. The longevity is boastworthy and with unparalleled fun this is the game that keeps on giving.… Expand
10
dL
Mar 2, 2008
Hours of addicting game play have kept my wife and I attempting to progressively out do each other for the last 3 months.
9
KennethB
May 4, 2008
I like the game very much but ,the levels are too short.need more levels later on in game with smaller targets.the zapper is a bit small for I like the game very much but ,the levels are too short.need more levels later on in game with smaller targets.the zapper is a bit small for the back of my hand is against it.each time I pull the trigger ,the zapper moves throwing off my shot… Expand
8
WesS.
Nov 21, 2007
I'd actually give this game an 8.5. But since you can't do that it's an 8. Its short, but very sweet. I found myself beating I'd actually give this game an 8.5. But since you can't do that it's an 8. Its short, but very sweet. I found myself beating this game in one sitting, an hour or so. But of course, not getting all the high scores and such...It's a very addicting game. and a great value!… Expand
8
JeffZ.
Dec 4, 2007
For a rail shooter, this game is a blast. Yes, its a bit short, but a heck of a lot of fun. Very worth the price for the zapper. I also like For a rail shooter, this game is a blast. Yes, its a bit short, but a heck of a lot of fun. Very worth the price for the zapper. I also like the zapper itself.… Expand
7
DougL
May 23, 2008
I like the game but dont really like the two handed zapper. I do enjoy the NYKO perfect shot with this game but the trigger is a bit tight. A I like the game but dont really like the two handed zapper. I do enjoy the NYKO perfect shot with this game but the trigger is a bit tight. A good game for those who miss duck hunt etc. the "ranger" missions are a lot of fun especially for someone who played/finished twightlight princess. Would not have spend $50 on this, but for 20-25 it is fun if you want some light-gun action.… Expand
4
RicochetPhoenix
May 19, 2011
This game is a bit of fun, but the controls aren't the greatest and it is way too short to ever amount to anything. It may have been a niceThis game is a bit of fun, but the controls aren't the greatest and it is way too short to ever amount to anything. It may have been a nice mini-game in Twilight Princess, but it just never amounts to anything truly worthwhile. Anyone looking at this title should just stick to Twilight Princess, but get that game on the Gamecube instead of the Wii - the controls are better.… Expand
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