The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
Release Date: November 18, 2011
Action, TPP, fantasy, RPG elements, remaster/remake, The Legend of Zelda, action adventure, Nintendo exclusive, singleplayer
An action-adventure game featuring RPG elements, set in a fantasy world. It is the second installment (to be released for Wii) in the iconic Nintendo series, The Legend of Zelda. The player assumes the role of Link, who one day finds the eponymous item: a powerful, enchanted weapon with a spirit contained within.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for Wii is an action-adventure game, and the second installment in the The Legend of Zelda series released for that console. Shigeru Miyamoto - Nintendo's most influential game maker was the main designer of the game.
Story
In The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for Wii, the player assumes the role of Link. He has his roots in the place known as Skyloft. These are a group of islands floating in the air. Growing up in a peaceful environment and performing casual tasks. One day, Link finds a sword. It is a powerful, enchanted weapon containing a spirit. It turns out there is a land taken over by evil forces beneath Skyloft, and it awaits its savior. With the power of the Skyward Sword and advice it delivers, Link sets out for an amazing journey around both the worlds, trying to find out about the reasons for the separation that occurred between the worlds.
Gameplay
In The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for Wii, Link fights his enemies with a few available weapons and special accessories. These include the famous sword in combination with the shield, a bow, a slingshot, bombs, a spy-beetle and a whip, which allows to solve certain puzzles.
Technical aspects
A great feature of the game is the complexity of controls by which the player interacts with the in-game environment. The game utilizes both the Wiimote and Nunchuck combined with the MotionPlus device. The game stands out with impressive visuals. In contrast to Twilight Princess, these are rather cheerful.
Last updated on March 8, 2016
July 26, 2021
The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword HD Review: A Fun and Faithful Remaster
A decade after its original release, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD finally comes to the Switch completely remastered with HD graphics and button controls. Surely this will keep fans happy for the next year and a half before the Breath of the Wild.
Videos and Screens
[0:00] The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Nintendo Switch trailer #2
[4:07] The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Switch HD version trailer
Gamepressure Review
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
A decade after its original release, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD finally comes to the Switch completely remastered with HD graphics and button controls. Surely this will keep fans happy for the next year and a half before the Breath of the Wild.
GAMERS Score
Average score from 418 votes. 143 players anticipated the game.
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Game Series
The Legend of Zelda Series
Maintained in a fantasy climate, the game series combines elements of adventure, RPGs, action and puzzle games. The brand was created by the Nintendo corporation and is counted among the most important products in the Japanese publisher's portfolio.
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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Summary
Platforms:
Switch July 16, 2021
Nintendo Wii November 18, 2011
The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword Remaster Announced
Nintendo announced The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, a remaster of the game that debuted 10 years ago on the Wii console.
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February 18, 2021
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