The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD

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  1. TheOnlineGamer
    Jul 18, 2021
    10
    It should be a crime that the Skyrim Zelda Mod that is Breath of the Wild gets to have a **** near perfect score, while Skyward Sword (AN ACTUAL ZELDA GAME) gets rated this lowly...
  2. Steyraus
    Jul 21, 2021
    10
    A master peice of a game and now even better at 60 FPs and more control options..
  3. Dudraug
    Aug 12, 2021
    10
    Wow. Fantastic game. Interesting fight system, various good puzzles, many side quest, much exploring. Good old school Zelda. Don’t believe those who say that control is not good… at least non-motion is ok. I’ll try motion in 2nd playthrough. Strongly recommend.
  4. Mwirmm
    Jul 29, 2021
    10
    After BOTW I definitely was relishing a more classic Zelda experience and this hit all the right spots. Yes, they do re-use a lot of locations and there's quite a bit of backtracking but it didn't personally affect my enjoyment of the game. Plot wise, the design choices make complete sense.

    Memorable characters, emotional story, great dungeons and gear. I just really enjoyed it.
  5. luisflopez
    Oct 25, 2021
    10
    I loved Skyward Sword back in its day. Going into this remaster after so much time, I was afraid I might finally see what everybody sees to keep calling this the worst 3D Zelda game. But nope, I still love it, maybe even more than before.

    1080p resolution, 60fps and the removal of excess explanations and interruptions make this a massive upgrade over the original Wii release. Seriously,    I loved Skyward Sword back in its day. Going into this remaster after so much time, I was afraid I might finally see what everybody sees to keep calling this the worst 3D Zelda game. But nope, I still love it, maybe even more than before.

    1080p resolution, 60fps and the removal of excess explanations and interruptions make this a massive upgrade over the original Wii release. Seriously, this remaster looks downright better than Breath of the Wild.

    As for the game itself, motion controls are creative, easy to pick up and fun (and people who complain about them probably aren't even capable of using a fork and a knife to eat), dungeons are brilliant, I seriously can't get enough of the art style, and the story is pretty enjoyable and provides some cool explanations on the series' lore. Skyward Sword is just plain fun, a lot of fun in fact. And this is clearly the superior way to experience it.

    Score: 9.5
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  6. di_sanchezs
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    Excelente
    Una mejora correcta respecto al de wii. Podria si haber sido mas economico
  7. Sabrewulf1
    Jul 24, 2021
    10
    The most under rated of the Zelda games, I remember purchasing this for my wii but never finished it because It was right at the back end of the wii life and I had purchased a ps3 and a then a wii u. Nintendo have absolutely smashed it out of the park again like they did with wind waker hd. You can feel the DNA of the last ocarina style game, the music and jumping is right out of ocarina,The most under rated of the Zelda games, I remember purchasing this for my wii but never finished it because It was right at the back end of the wii life and I had purchased a ps3 and a then a wii u. Nintendo have absolutely smashed it out of the park again like they did with wind waker hd. You can feel the DNA of the last ocarina style game, the music and jumping is right out of ocarina, with added bells. Feels like the more adult link from Twilight with an art style between windwaker and ocarina. But the way nintendo has had the gfx touched up is sublime. I loved BOTW (500 hours in, total completion) and I'm also pretty old, so when the first zelda came out on NES in '86 (I was 13) it blew my mind. This variation of links travels was unloved and wrong so. Its a classic. The dna of the wii is here with the motion controls, and I hope that we see more games from wii come over, becuase the motion controls actually really work well on the joycons. The nostalgia trip is jedi levels of fun, but the core game is right there, and will smash a smile on your face in that way only nintentdo seem to do. Perfection remaster.… Expand
  8. Kvr
    Jul 25, 2021
    10
    A great Zelda game! Has everything that a fan of the series will love. Great world, great music, funny npcs, rewarding sidequests, collectables! Amazing dungeons. Really nice story. This Zelda has it all!
  9. Reed618
    Jul 17, 2021
    10
    Unfortunately ports are a target for review bombing so the user score probably won't be that reliable as people who haven't played the game will just give it a 0.

    I'm a few hours in and really enjoying the game though. The art style really holds up and this is such a great version of Zelda (the character I mean). I love her design and she's quite funny. The quality of life features make    Unfortunately ports are a target for review bombing so the user score probably won't be that reliable as people who haven't played the game will just give it a 0.

    I'm a few hours in and really enjoying the game though. The art style really holds up and this is such a great version of Zelda (the character I mean). I love her design and she's quite funny. The quality of life features make the experience noticeably better.

    I also really appreciate that I can use a gamepad. Joycon drift is a big headache so I just couldn't handle playing with joycons.

    Having tried the original version on wii just a few months ago I can definitely say this is hands down the best version of the game. Better control options, less annoying tutorials/pop up messages, visually it's far nicer (the old wii version looks awful on modern tvs), autosaves, camera controls etc. It really is a massive improvement.

    Is it better than breath of the wild? personally not at all. botw has a lot more to offer but skyward sword is full of charm and it's a fun adventure. I'd definitely recommend it.    … Expand
  10. FanFreak777
    Jan 29, 2022
    10
    The game has been improved graphically and it shows a lot, especially for those of us who played it in 2011. Like all Zelda games, it's a must-buy whether you're a fan of the saga or even more so if you've never played it.
  11. NinnyMugginz
    Jan 29, 2022
    10
    Maybe the 10 offsets the people giving this a 0 for silly reasons. I especially don’t understand people that dock points for price point, for many people like myself, this was my first chance to play skyward sword as I’m not a huge motion control fan aka the wii. I respect it and the original skyward sword’s popularity, just not for me.

    The stylization of skyward sword is wonderful, the    Maybe the 10 offsets the people giving this a 0 for silly reasons. I especially don’t understand people that dock points for price point, for many people like myself, this was my first chance to play skyward sword as I’m not a huge motion control fan aka the wii. I respect it and the original skyward sword’s popularity, just not for me.

    The stylization of skyward sword is wonderful, the characters are unique and in Zelda fashion. The story, cinematics, and what I thought was as the first real glimpse at romance between link and Zelda was cute. I truly enjoyed and had a great experience overall.

    My only major complaint, which did take a few hours of gameplay to finally become used to, the action controls. I do wish it was standard hack n slash like most Zeldas. The directional attack using R is a cool way to mirror the original’s combat style, but I would have loved an option to rework the mechanics for standard buttons for slicing. You eventually become used it, and it did grow on me, but being able to switch would be amazing.    … Expand
  12. ktjayhawk77
    Aug 16, 2021
    10
    Folks - do not listen to the trolls giving this masterpiece a zero. Seems like most people’s gripe are with the controls. I play in handheld mode and the controls work really great, they just take a little getting used to. The controls are way better than the original for the wii, so people can’t use the controls as an excuse for not liking this game anymore. Content-wise, this is oneFolks - do not listen to the trolls giving this masterpiece a zero. Seems like most people’s gripe are with the controls. I play in handheld mode and the controls work really great, they just take a little getting used to. The controls are way better than the original for the wii, so people can’t use the controls as an excuse for not liking this game anymore. Content-wise, this is one of the better Zelda titles - I think it is waaay better than BOTW, as it actually feels like a Zelda game rather than a Skyrim game with Zelda characters. I consider SS to likely be the last true 3D Zelda game, as BOTW simply did not have that Zelda charm. I also have doubts about BOTW 2 being the same way, but I will wait for it’s release to be the judge. Yes, this game is linear, but I think that is better IMO. The dungeons are extremely creative and fun, the combat is extremely fun, and this has the best soundtrack in the entire franchise. I also hear people whine about the price - for 60 dollars I consider it a good buy, considering the game will deliver at least 20 hours of gameplay to compete the game, more if you do side quests. At the moment I consider this to be the best Switch title to date, don’t listen to the haters, who likely didn’t even finish the game - pick this gem up!… Expand
  13. greninjaX
    Sep 13, 2021
    10
    this is a remastered game, so here is my remastered review: i don't think people give skyward sword enough credit. a lot of things breath of the wild did, like stamina, crafting, a glider, skyward sword did first. it also has the 2 best Zelda characters, being groose and ghirahim. and the motion controls always worked for me, so git gud deku scrub
  14. Kakadu
    Jul 18, 2021
    10
    Absolutely fantastic. Controlls are more accurate than in the original and it looks and runs way better. Qol improvements make the game alot more fun. Fi isn't annoying anymore.
  15. Tomek7
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    First time playing skyward sword and although the beginning of the game was a bit slow after it picked up I could not stop playing. An absolute gem of a game. The motion controls are excellent. The HD graphics are a lovely sight. Great story line. Nothing is repetitive, Every dungeon and map is unique. 30+ hours of gameplay. 10/10
  16. Metapyro
    Jul 18, 2021
    10
    I really feel the game is a strong 9 but I’m giving it a 10 to offset the trolls. It looks amazing. The controls just take a little getting used to. Once you get the hang of it it’s fine. Wonderful sound track as well. For me I know a game is good when it’s hard to peel myself away from it and when I am away from it I’m still thinking about it. This game has done that
  17. GreenMenace
    Jul 19, 2021
    10
    Skyward Sword [SS] isn’t a game for everyone. With that out of the way, let me tell you why SS is my favorite Zelda game from my favorite franchise.

    First I’ll acknowledge its flaws. You can read other reviews and get a very solid understanding of those so I won’t waste your time. Most of them are correct. I would add that I would have liked more monster variety as well as more things    Skyward Sword [SS] isn’t a game for everyone. With that out of the way, let me tell you why SS is my favorite Zelda game from my favorite franchise.

    First I’ll acknowledge its flaws. You can read other reviews and get a very solid understanding of those so I won’t waste your time. Most of them are correct. I would add that I would have liked more monster variety as well as more things to do in the sky as the sky and its islands feel relatively empty.

    I loved Skyward Sword because of its story. It doesn’t do anything extraordinary, but it attempts to develop characters and introduce plot twists. In my opinion, any Zelda game without Ganon as its main enemy already deserves some attention. The characters are as goofy in this installment as other Zelda games. This game also stands out from the rest because it started to break away from the old Zelda formula that had been established.

    And while mandatory motion controls were/are unpopular, SS is the only Zelda that features them, creating an experience you can’t get with any other Zelda. The game was my first Zelda experience that had a hard mode. Two of the dungeons in the game are in my top three dungeons list (and I’ve played most Zelda games out there since A Link to the Past). Finally, I’d argue that the ending of the game was as epic as Zelda gets. This is a fantastic game that’s only getting better with the remaster. Not only that, but the game will also somehow be connected the next game in the series I’m super excited for—BOTW 2.

    SS was my favorite game on the Wii. On the switch I’m roughly 18 hours in. The game looks more crisp, it runs smoothly, and it’s now portable. The button controls work well, but they take away from the immersion factor that the game aimed for. The motion controls work, but because joy cons are uncomfortable for me to hold, I find myself using button controls most of the time. I’d recommend switching to motion controls for big events in the game like bosses.

    The game feels a lot faster paced since a lot of the wordiness can now be rushed or even skipped entirely at times. And the free roaming camera adds a lot to the experience as well.

    In conclusion, if you’re on the fence about considering giving SS a shot, I’ll wrap up with these thoughts. SS is a differently paced game from most Zelda games. Since it is a little slower with compact environments, it’s not a game for everyone. It places a different emphasis than BOTW. It doesn’t offer much to players who want to explore, but it offers an immersion factor, great dungeons, and good music. The story of SS is more important than any other mainline Zelda game. While marketing has focused on comparing the game to BOTW, I think it’s much more comparable to Twilight Princess. SS may not have aged as well as other remastered Zeldas, but it’s still a fantastic game and was a no brainer preorder for me.    … Expand
  18. Fatluou
    Jul 18, 2021
    10
    Incredibly fun game the controls are so much better now and is more fluent than the wii version, the game still looks stunning even after 11 years later, I recommend that you should buy it if you haven't
  19. Fiercevinegar
    Jun 1, 2023
    10
    hands down the best zelda game ever made, best dungeons best music best sidequests best combat, everything is the best
  20. UmAlguem
    Jul 20, 2021
    10
    Skyward sword is the best zelda game with the link to the past formula and the hd remaster just makes it better
  21. x7thSeeker
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    So much fun! Many people didn't like the motion controls, I for one like it, you just need to learn to reset the gyro, it's kinda strange at first, but the moment you get the hang of it becomes a nice enjoyable ride. I think would be a 7-ish game, but I'm having so much fun that I'm can't help myself but to give it a 10, because the point is have fun while playing games, right?!
  22. joash
    Jul 21, 2021
    10
    This game is for you if you:
    - Love a good story
    - Love beautiful art directions
    - Love epic music
    - Love Zelda games
    - Love video games
    - Love fun
  23. kokkoyako
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    SO MUCH FUN the game gave me that i can almost ignore any of its flaws and some bad idea
  24. SporadicDeviant
    Jul 21, 2021
    10
    I've already written a review of the original Wii version of the game on this site. and what I said in that review still stands here. Overall this version has some tweaks to the experience. Some are minor like text speed and some are major like framerate, and the ability to use button controls in lieu of motion controls.

    While I think the motion controls in both the original and the    I've already written a review of the original Wii version of the game on this site. and what I said in that review still stands here. Overall this version has some tweaks to the experience. Some are minor like text speed and some are major like framerate, and the ability to use button controls in lieu of motion controls.

    While I think the motion controls in both the original and the remaster not only work exceptionally well but also make the game a true 10 out of 10 experience, it's nice that those who couldn't use the motion controls in the original release (for whatever reason) can now have the chance to experience this wonderful game. Also there's no stick drift with motion controls. Just saying.

    The other changes aren't major unless you're the type who fixates on framerate/graphics. I like the new camera. I was not one of those who thought the item text boxes were a major issue and I knew that Fi's advice and dowsing were mostly optional so a majority of the quality of life changes didn't really "improve" the game for me because I never found those elements to be true objective flaws with the original version. Nevertheless the attempts to make the game more accessible to certain other gamers is admirable.

    If you are one of the people spamming 0's, 1's, or 2's, (because you have terrible taste in games) I advise you not to get your gaming takes from Youtube personalities (that may or may not have multiple This is How You Don't Play compilations dedicated to them).

    Whether on Wii, Wii-U, or Switch, The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword is an objective masterpiece in terms of story-telling, game design, and especially controls.    … Expand
  25. Zephyrion
    Jul 17, 2021
    10
    For me who never played the wii version this game is fantastic. Love the story gameplay is okey and the music wow
  26. Elm0_0
    Jul 18, 2021
    10
    Skyward sword gets a lot of hate for its price and that "the drift makes it unplayable". I got to agree that these are real problems and need to get a fix by nintendo. This ain't a reason to give this amazing game a bad review.

    The combat may for many be something that needs to get used to. But compaired to its old entery on the switch the combat has had a big 1up. The motion controles    Skyward sword gets a lot of hate for its price and that "the drift makes it unplayable". I got to agree that these are real problems and need to get a fix by nintendo. This ain't a reason to give this amazing game a bad review.

    The combat may for many be something that needs to get used to. But compaired to its old entery on the switch the combat has had a big 1up. The motion controles feel way smoother and if they are off just hold the joycon straight press y and boom all good. The button control is not the best. This ofc comes due to the game being build around motion controls. Even though the game has his lacks in some parts of the gamr its still a really solid 3d zelda game to give a try. People say 60 bucks is too much, but even though its 60 bucks you still have that zelda feeling to it. The characters (especially Groose) are great characters with fun/goofy designs. The story is one of if not they best in the zelda series.

    If there is a zelda game that has a big love/hate ratio its this game. That's mostly because of the many problems it had back in the day on the wii. All these problems are fixed besides some story things (these are difficult to remove by not making it a totally diffrent game) the game has his up and downs but the ups are there wayyyy more then the downs.

    All the other quality of life changes needed to be there and are all there. This game is a MUST play if you like zelda games. Because its one of if not they best out there.    … Expand
  27. jo_ll
    Aug 12, 2021
    10
    Primeira vez que jogo, e achei simplesmente maravilhoso, arte, trilha, história, tudo. Os controles por botões são meio estranhos no inicio mas logo me acostumei (e ainda bem que tem essa opção)

    First time I ever play this game, and I simply loved it. Art style, Soundtrack, Story, everything. Button controls are a bit weird at first, but I got used to it very quickly (and thanks    Primeira vez que jogo, e achei simplesmente maravilhoso, arte, trilha, história, tudo. Os controles por botões são meio estranhos no inicio mas logo me acostumei (e ainda bem que tem essa opção)

    First time I ever play this game, and I simply loved it. Art style, Soundtrack, Story, everything. Button controls are a bit weird at first, but I got used to it very quickly (and thanks nintendo for this option, I probably wouldn't like it so much with motion controls only).    … Expand
  28. NextPlayer_it
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Tutti i fan di vecchia data lo sanno molto bene che risolvere un enigma in un dungeon è una vera conquista, qualcosa da ricordare, oltre che sconfiggere i nemici durante l’avventura!
    Nintendo, con questo titolo ha creato una remaster coi fiocchi, le modifiche che ha portato hanno di certo un po’ svecchiato il gioco.
    La grafica migliorata e i controlli di movimento rinnovati, hanno reso    Tutti i fan di vecchia data lo sanno molto bene che risolvere un enigma in un dungeon è una vera conquista, qualcosa da ricordare, oltre che sconfiggere i nemici durante l’avventura!
    Nintendo, con questo titolo ha creato una remaster coi fiocchi, le modifiche che ha portato hanno di certo un po’ svecchiato il gioco.
    La grafica migliorata e i controlli di movimento rinnovati, hanno reso questo gameplay piacevole e scorrevole, nonostante la piccola problematica della combo tra il tasto della telecamera e la levetta destra.
    The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD resta comunque un’esperienza solida e divertente, che chiunque dovrebbe provare.    … Expand
  29. Inuyasha17
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    It's an action-adventure RPG with cool boy characters just like the ancient Chinese swordsman game. It's really fun.
  30. sex69
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    It's fun. Because the play time is very long, it is excellent as an open world RPG action game, and there are many various mini-games, so it is fun.
  31. Inuyasha1
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    비록 리마스터지만 내가 상상하는 모든 것을 할수있는 게임. 아마 리마스터가 아니었으면 2021년 올해 최다 고티는 따놓은 당상이었는데
  32. AndyCoaster
    Jul 18, 2021
    10
    Really enjoying this great experience for the third time. It's something about the dungeons and the weapons, and the new controls works surprisingly well. in my honest opinion, better than Breath of the Wild!
  33. LuckyMeybFan
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    The narrative is interesting since it is the origin story of the the legend of Zelda (so far). The BGMs are amazing, and the sound effects are on point. QoL improvements drastically changed the experience, e.i. no tedious cinematic when picking up materials after loading a save, and summoning Fi only when the player deems necessary.

    The art style for this game is appealing. Skyloft is    The narrative is interesting since it is the origin story of the the legend of Zelda (so far). The BGMs are amazing, and the sound effects are on point. QoL improvements drastically changed the experience, e.i. no tedious cinematic when picking up materials after loading a save, and summoning Fi only when the player deems necessary.

    The art style for this game is appealing. Skyloft is very beautiful. The color palette they used makes me smile just looking at the scenery combined with the music. The characters are lovable and memorable as well.

    The gameplay is not perfect but I like it a lot. I didn't struggle with the motion controls but I can see why some people would. But once you get used to it, controlling Link will be akin to riding a bicycle. Plus, the button controls are really good! So pick your preference.

    Overall, the game feels fresh despite being released in 2011. The price is a bit steep for a game that's 12 years old but imo it's still definitely worth investing money and time on.

    I enjoy it a lot!    … Expand
  34. Scorpion2029
    Aug 4, 2021
    10
    Great engaging story and amazing boss battles the motion controls are far superior on the Nintendo switch than the on the this version of Skyward Sword freaking amazing I love this game even more than the original Wii version and button controls are a bonus like wow they work amazing.
  35. MentalSeiz
    Jul 20, 2021
    10
    It's a great Zelda game which stands tall with the greatest of all time. It has a great story, some awesome dungeons, an amazing soundtrack and fun gameplay. I advise to ignore haters.
  36. IncognitoCheez
    Jul 21, 2021
    10
    This is a perfect Legend of Zelda game, and so by extension, also a perfect game. It holds the charm, character, and heartfelt story as when it first released a decade ago. It ties the wonderful story together with it's unique motion controlled gameplay. The HD version has been upgraded so those strange kids who probably put their sensor bar under their couch in the original version canThis is a perfect Legend of Zelda game, and so by extension, also a perfect game. It holds the charm, character, and heartfelt story as when it first released a decade ago. It ties the wonderful story together with it's unique motion controlled gameplay. The HD version has been upgraded so those strange kids who probably put their sensor bar under their couch in the original version can now play with button controls. Literally every complaint has been fixed with this game, aside from rewriting the game itself. The art style holds up stunningly in HD graphics, and this game running at a steady 1080p 60fps makes it just about the best running game on Switch. Having not played, the original game, this is an entirely new Zelda game and story, making it fully worth the 60 dollars. I've only had the game for 3 days and I've already easily sunk 15 hours into it. For fans of BOTW (which come on everyone loves), this is a must-play. This game has everything that makes Zelda games great; the wonderful creative dungeons (no complicated water dungeons!), the great, heartfelt story, the epic and emotional music, and impressive enemies. If you are a fan of Zelda or gaming in general, play this classic adventure that has shaped an entire generation (not many other games can say that can they hmmm?).… Expand
  37. Timoerik3
    Jul 27, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is fantastic
    The Boss fites are varry good and ITs zelda so that's a 10    … Expand
  38. NoUsernameYet
    Jul 17, 2021
    10
    A wonderful game, which is undoubtedly one of the best in the saga, having the best story,the best soundtrack, impressive dungeons, bosses and others that make this game very special. A version that corrects a large part of the errors of the past and offers luxuries to the most complaining or picky eaters, already full HD AND 60 PFS, and yes, I said in full HD haters;), without a doubt oneA wonderful game, which is undoubtedly one of the best in the saga, having the best story,the best soundtrack, impressive dungeons, bosses and others that make this game very special. A version that corrects a large part of the errors of the past and offers luxuries to the most complaining or picky eaters, already full HD AND 60 PFS, and yes, I said in full HD haters;), without a doubt one of the best Zelda, and an excellent way to relive this title in HD and 60 FPS.

    PS: Beautiful Zelink, the best.    … Expand
  39. truevoid
    Jul 18, 2021
    10
    A beautiful game, definitely one deserving a remaster. The art style is so fitting and the story telling is unbelievably good
  40. MAM10
    Jul 19, 2021
    10
    one of the best zelda games it holds a special spot among zelda games. The game is fun with fantastic story and awesome music.
    with improved motion control and much better graphics now it deserves a 10.
  41. walbusch
    Jul 19, 2021
    10
    This is a great rework of the wii version almost all of the original issues from the wii version have been fixed. If you tried the original version and stopped cause of any of the many annoying issues I recommend coming back to try this new version as almost all the issues have been fixed.

    The story of Skyward Sword is by far the best of any in the Zelda universe and for that reason    This is a great rework of the wii version almost all of the original issues from the wii version have been fixed. If you tried the original version and stopped cause of any of the many annoying issues I recommend coming back to try this new version as almost all the issues have been fixed.

    The story of Skyward Sword is by far the best of any in the Zelda universe and for that reason alone it is worth picking up. The only major issue in my opinion is the having some quality of life functionality locked behind an amiibo however I have not found this to be an issue in my playthrough.

    In summary I think that this version deserves the score that the wii version got.    … Expand
  42. manuel29
    Jul 19, 2021
    10
    A wonderful remaster, the controls are perfect, the improvements of qol have made a good game even more enjoyable. Although years have passed, motion control continues to entertain and has been a beautiful rediscovery. I would have put 9 but there are trolls...
  43. REMOTER
    Jul 20, 2021
    10
    Do not doubt it. Masterpiece.
    It's been 10 years, but it's a game you can enjoy now.
  44. Botwfan2
    Jul 21, 2021
    10
    I love this game. I wasn't too crazy about it when it came out on the Wii, but man is it much better now. It removed the Blurry backgrounds of the original, the text boxes have names so I know who's speaking now, and Fi is mostly optional! I didn't mind the motion controls on the Wii, but they're better now so i like them, and the button controls are perfect for when i want to lay down andI love this game. I wasn't too crazy about it when it came out on the Wii, but man is it much better now. It removed the Blurry backgrounds of the original, the text boxes have names so I know who's speaking now, and Fi is mostly optional! I didn't mind the motion controls on the Wii, but they're better now so i like them, and the button controls are perfect for when i want to lay down and play the game in bed. I still to this day think its story is the best in any Zelda game, and the way its presented is incredible. sure the exploration is sacrificed a bit for that, but i think its worth it. 10/10 would recommend… Expand
  45. Flumazenil
    Jul 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastic game! Skyward sword is the beginning! Great story, development and puzzles! I love it. And they enhanced and improved the control system.… Expand
  46. FortyOneDZ
    Jul 24, 2021
    10
    Once you get over the initial learning curve of the motion controls, there is a gripping story to get lost in.
  47. PimmyPete
    Jul 25, 2021
    10
    Not the best zelda game, but a lot of fun. I put in a 10 because so many people put in bad reviews, in fact, the original reviews were better, and the original game is unpolished. Totally worth the price. This game has about 10000x more effort put into it than most of these negative reviews do.
  48. revadb
    Jul 26, 2021
    10
    A great game in 2011, still a great game 10 years later.
    The QoL improvements really expedite the slower parts of the game experience, and replayability is much simpler with the ability to skip cutscenes. The visual really stand out in 1080p, 60fps.
    Finally, this game is always worth it just for having the best story in the series!
  49. cc2224
    Jul 26, 2021
    10
    I already liked Skyward Sword back from the old Wii days. It also is one of my all-time favorite Zelda games, so I was looking forward to the HD version and in my opinion they totally delivered. It is so nice to see the locations from the past in HD graphics but the biggest positive change is the new motion control. It is way easier to handle than in the past and so fixes one of theI already liked Skyward Sword back from the old Wii days. It also is one of my all-time favorite Zelda games, so I was looking forward to the HD version and in my opinion they totally delivered. It is so nice to see the locations from the past in HD graphics but the biggest positive change is the new motion control. It is way easier to handle than in the past and so fixes one of the biggest problems of the original.… Expand
  50. Flakegriffn
    Jul 26, 2021
    10
    Amazing game with amazing story telling! Glad they brought this over to help the new generation try out the first Zelda in the timeline!
  51. JuanaPalotes
    Jul 26, 2021
    10
    If this is your first time playing this game, I would absolutely recommend it, if not I would recommend it too!
  52. Icefang
    Nov 25, 2022
    10
    I really enjoyed this game probably because I’m used to the original zelda format. Very much improved from the original.
  53. grimreapersims
    Apr 23, 2022
    10
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  54. Jairozi
    Sep 30, 2021
    10
    A beautiful story which is the beginning of this beautiful saga, I loved it.
  55. Piperosvalencac
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    Great port, great memories =) if you never played this game before, go! controls feel so good, FPS and graphics improve a lot too
  56. greenwood101
    Nov 10, 2021
    10
    Goated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  57. SamL01
    Dec 14, 2021
    10
    Great game! I didn’t play the original but I think this is a great Zelda game

    The controls are unusual but personally I find it a fun way of playing the game (using a pro controller) The music is excellent! The story is enjoyable and the scenery is classic Zelda style, if you haven’t played it then give it a go!
  58. Drill-Arm
    Jun 24, 2022
    10
    I always heard this game was literal garbage and ended up skipping it on the Wii, I'm glad I played it now though because this game is LITERALLY wind waker 2 and reuses countless characters and concepts meant for when it was still a GameCube game, but with some OoT thrown in so people on america don't reject it so hard this time.

    Amazing game and the controls are flawless. Don't listen to    I always heard this game was literal garbage and ended up skipping it on the Wii, I'm glad I played it now though because this game is LITERALLY wind waker 2 and reuses countless characters and concepts meant for when it was still a GameCube game, but with some OoT thrown in so people on america don't reject it so hard this time.

    Amazing game and the controls are flawless. Don't listen to stupid game grumps, play this!

    The closest thing I have to a complaint is how amazingly optimized and dense the world's are to be able to fit a game of this scope on a DVD at the time, so you'll be discovering new places of individual worlds at time kind of like a metroidvania.

    Also, there's a game mechanic that is literally mole mania. Awesome stuff    … Expand
  59. AldoBaran
    Jun 13, 2023
    10
    The Legend of Zelda is a saga that entertains millions of gamers for more than three decades, but only in 2011 with The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword attempted to create a solid narrative structure able to contextualize in a time line (mainly in the initial phase) the other chapters of the saga. It's hard to say, at this point, whether this game has provided a clear image of brand'sThe Legend of Zelda is a saga that entertains millions of gamers for more than three decades, but only in 2011 with The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword attempted to create a solid narrative structure able to contextualize in a time line (mainly in the initial phase) the other chapters of the saga. It's hard to say, at this point, whether this game has provided a clear image of brand's universe. What is certain is that Skyward Sword is a funny game that, surely, cannot be forgotten by those who approach to Zelda's games with Switch.

    But let's start from the basics. Skyward Sword remastered HD for Nintendo Switch exploits the potential originally introduced with Nintendo Wii and allows the player to approach to the game play style gradually because, it has to be noted, a very slow start. If however many reviews have often stressed how frustrating this aspect was, my personal opinion is not so bad. On the other hand, seesawing is the experience with the commands: some game stages are not of immediate learning and only after four/five hours of play you can say you have acquired familiarity with the same.

    From the beginning you can observe the obsessive attention to details of many settings and interiors that however it's less incisive in later sections of the game. Whether the dungeons can be lived in a in a satisfactory way even after the first visit of the same, sometimes they seem a little empty. This is not a trivial issue but we have to remember that this game was originally developed in 2010/11 and, for the time, maps of those sizes were not underestimated.    … Expand
  60. Rebtain
    May 20, 2023
    10
    Pocos Zeldas hay tan brillantes como este. Sigue la estela de anteriores títulos a la perfección, e implementa uno de los mejores sistemas de combate y resolución de puzzles basados en movimiento e imput del control.
    El juego peca de ser más largo de lo necesario, en especial en su tramo final, pero tener una gran historia lo compensa satisfactoriamente.
  61. Drash-Digimon
    May 18, 2023
    10
    Top notch in terms of adventures and dungeons.
    It was the best story Zelda there ever was, and nothing like it will ever be seen.
  62. haskins111
    Feb 27, 2023
    10
    If your favorite aspect of Zelda are the dungeons, Skyward Sword will deliver. Each time you enter an area, you spend time trying to figure out how to cross it. Everything is cramped at the start, but you get more breathing room as you go. The maps are well designed, albeit overused. Look, it’s a flawed game, but I would love to see the theme we see in this game with other games. I didn’tIf your favorite aspect of Zelda are the dungeons, Skyward Sword will deliver. Each time you enter an area, you spend time trying to figure out how to cross it. Everything is cramped at the start, but you get more breathing room as you go. The maps are well designed, albeit overused. Look, it’s a flawed game, but I would love to see the theme we see in this game with other games. I didn’t like exploring the seas in Windwaker, but I desperately wanted to explore the skies in SS.

    The later dungeons in the game are some of my favorite dungeons in all of Zelda. And, traditional Zelda’s have a “sneak don’t fight” part of their games. Those parts usually annoy me, but I found myself looking forward to those levels because it allowed the player to develop strategies to run through the same map again.

    You get the ability to upgrade your items, take advantage of a simple crafting system, and feel the exhilaration of soaring through the air.

    There's a lot of controversy around this game that just shouldn't be there. Those originally came to be because of Fi and motion controls. Even with this game's changes to directly mitigate those, the same gripes are being repeated in a way that implies no changes have been made at all. Since this isn't a new game, you can easily look at critic reviews / videos and decide whether it's a game you would enjoy. I would definitely recommend if it looks fun to you. Make no mistake, this is a lot of people's favorite Zelda.    … Expand
  63. skylabhalo
    May 8, 2022
    10
    Apparently it takes more than 5 Brain Cells for people to understand the button controls... This game is great both in story and gameplay and button controls feel natural with the right stick. Don't call yourself a Zelda Fan when you've only played Breath of the Wild Seriously it's aggrevating what people write in their reviews. I feel like most of those people haven't even played theApparently it takes more than 5 Brain Cells for people to understand the button controls... This game is great both in story and gameplay and button controls feel natural with the right stick. Don't call yourself a Zelda Fan when you've only played Breath of the Wild Seriously it's aggrevating what people write in their reviews. I feel like most of those people haven't even played the game. Don't complain about motion controls when you have the option to use the button mode. Button mode isn't complicated if you only play 15 mins and quit cause of **** controls than you haven't even tried or read anything. The game explains it perfectly so how about reading stuff -.- Nintendo can't remake the entire game into something like botw this game was build around motion controls take that away and the game would be way too easy. This game is one of the best Zelda Games so I'd appreciate if people actually tried to play to the end. It's a wonderful story... I just hate all those peeps that joined the community after botw but yet they only play botw cause the other games are ****
    This game is a 10 for me in every aspect
    Good Controls (both motion and button mode)
    beautiful Story
    Removed repeating cutscenes of collecting stuff after save and quit
    Nice Difficulty
    Fun Sidequests
    I love playing the Harp
    It's fun flying around
    ...

    They should print on the case this though: "If you have less than 5 brain cells this game isn't for you :)"    … Expand
  64. Pkfire
    Jun 16, 2022
    10
    The motion controls are worse than in the wii version but the game is so incredibly good that it doesn't really matter, everyone should play this game although I would still recommend the wii version
  65. Birdhouse1969
    Sep 23, 2022
    10
    Great game people like to just **** on it for the controls but the controls are way better than the wii version I also dont like how people are saying it's a waste of 60 bucks and review bombing it. I think it deserves better respect I love this game it's so fun
  66. LewisVerif1
    Sep 5, 2022
    10
    Skyward Sword HD is an excellent remaster of the original, it improves upon a lot of its short comings such as dialogue/tutorials constantly interrupting gameplay and makes this the best way to experience Skyward Sword.
  67. BOBtheJEFF
    Sep 28, 2022
    10
    Absolutely amazing game. Nothing more to say except for that this is a must play.
  68. Kyuura
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fun game ,fun features, good puzzle ,for a prequel it's very good story , it's quite enough… Expand
  69. ReviewdaShopee
    Dec 15, 2022
    10
    "The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword" é o mais próximo que estive de brandir uma espada para derrotar os inimigos de Hyrule. E experimentar essa inovação, ainda que tardiamente neste remake para o Switch, foi fantástico!

    Além da jogabilidade inovadora com mecânicas que exploram os sensores de movimento, em "Skyward Sword "temos a possibilidade de conhecer a lore da franquia quando tudo    "The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword" é o mais próximo que estive de brandir uma espada para derrotar os inimigos de Hyrule. E experimentar essa inovação, ainda que tardiamente neste remake para o Switch, foi fantástico!

    Além da jogabilidade inovadora com mecânicas que exploram os sensores de movimento, em "Skyward Sword "temos a possibilidade de conhecer a lore da franquia quando tudo era mato: temos aqui o detalhamento das origens de Hyrule, o primeiro herói, a primeira Zelda e a origem do mal que, posteriormente, ficou conhecido como Ganon. Após mais de 30 horas de gameplay, me emocionei com o desfecho da aventura que marca o início da história desta franquia que tanto amo! Um começo magistral para uma lenda que já cultiva fãs por gerações.    … Expand
  70. sloomo
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    I love this game. It is beautiful, fun, and with memorable characters. One of the most enjoyable games I have ever played. I will say I prefer the button controls.
  71. logarcia
    Feb 4, 2023
    10
    One of the best Zelda game ever!!! Sound track, game play, history. Everything in this game is good. The level design, the dungeons, the enemies, everything is so well designed. The experience is excellent.
  72. CesarCortez
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Historia digna de un comienzo, "Skyward sword" te da innumerables horas de juego y una atrapante historia qué te hace amar este juego
  73. Lospibes123
    May 23, 2023
    10
    Que buena remasterizacion, me encanta este juegazo y ahora con controles mas decentes
  74. Djungelsk0g
    May 27, 2023
    10
    Fortnite, developed by Epic Games, has undeniably become a cultural phenomenon since its release in 2017. This free-to-play battle royale game has taken the gaming world by storm, captivating millions of players with its vibrant visuals, fast-paced gameplay, and constant evolution. As one of the most popular multiplayer games of all time, Fortnite has successfully redefined the genre andFortnite, developed by Epic Games, has undeniably become a cultural phenomenon since its release in 2017. This free-to-play battle royale game has taken the gaming world by storm, captivating millions of players with its vibrant visuals, fast-paced gameplay, and constant evolution. As one of the most popular multiplayer games of all time, Fortnite has successfully redefined the genre and created a dynamic and ever-changing gaming experience.

    One of the first things that strikes players when entering the world of Fortnite is its visually appealing and unique art style. The game's colorful, cartoony graphics lend a sense of whimsy to the battlefield, setting it apart from other more realistic-looking battle royale titles. The carefully designed landscapes, diverse locations, and imaginative character designs contribute to an immersive and visually engaging experience.

    Fortnite's gameplay is where it truly shines. The battle royale mode drops 100 players onto an island, where they must scavenge for weapons, build structures, and outlast their opponents to be the last one standing. The fast-paced action, combined with the building mechanics, adds a layer of strategic depth and creativity. Whether you're engaging in intense firefights or constructing elaborate fortifications, each match feels unique and dynamic.

    One of Fortnite's biggest strengths lies in its constant evolution and content updates. Epic Games has done an exceptional job of keeping the game fresh and engaging by regularly introducing new weapons, items, limited-time events, and map changes. This constant stream of updates ensures that players always have something to look forward to and helps maintain a sense of excitement and community engagement within the game.

    Fortnite's cross-platform compatibility is another standout feature. Whether you're playing on a PC, console, or mobile device, you can seamlessly join your friends and compete together. The ability to connect and play with friends across different platforms has greatly contributed to Fortnite's widespread popularity and fostered a global gaming community.

    Furthermore, Fortnite has transcended the boundaries of gaming, becoming a social space where players can gather and interact. The inclusion of the Party Royale mode, which removes combat elements and focuses on socializing and attending virtual events, highlights the game's commitment to providing diverse experiences beyond traditional gameplay. From live concerts featuring popular artists to virtual movie screenings, Fortnite has become a hub for communal entertainment and shared experiences.

    While Fortnite's success cannot be denied, it's worth noting that the game's microtransaction system has received some criticism. While the core game is free to play, players can purchase cosmetic items, such as character skins and emotes, through in-game purchases. While these transactions are purely optional and do not impact gameplay, some argue that the pricing of certain items can be steep.

    In conclusion, Fortnite has left an indelible mark on the gaming landscape. Its visually stunning aesthetics, dynamic gameplay, regular content updates, and innovative social features have transformed it into a global sensation. Beyond its gaming mechanics, Fortnite has become a cultural phenomenon, bringing players together and creating shared experiences like no other. Whether you're a fan of battle royale games or simply seeking an immersive multiplayer experience, Fortnite is a must-try title that continues to shape the industry and redefine what multiplayer gaming can be.    … Expand
  75. Omletter
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is a remaster of the 2011 Wii game, and it's a great way to experience this classic Zelda adventure on the Switch. The game has been given a fresh coat of HD paint, and the motion controls have been improved, making them more responsive and accurate. There are also a few new quality of life features, such as the ability to fast travel between certainThe Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is a remaster of the 2011 Wii game, and it's a great way to experience this classic Zelda adventure on the Switch. The game has been given a fresh coat of HD paint, and the motion controls have been improved, making them more responsive and accurate. There are also a few new quality of life features, such as the ability to fast travel between certain points in the game… Expand
  76. chumanski
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    esse jogo ss foi lindo de jogar não me arrependo nem um pouco de ter jogado ele
  77. Spacevenger
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    This is my first zelda game and I absolutely loved it..The story was so good and lengthy. Sometimes it bored me but nonetheless i loved the journey.
  78. Cream147
    Jul 17, 2021
    9
    10 years ago The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword released to typical critical acclaim from the media, but an unusually mixed fan reaction for the series - and it has been the fan reception that has stuck with this game in the years since. That was mostly fair, there were definitely a number of issues with this game such as a very prolonged intro, no option to not use motion controls, a10 years ago The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword released to typical critical acclaim from the media, but an unusually mixed fan reaction for the series - and it has been the fan reception that has stuck with this game in the years since. That was mostly fair, there were definitely a number of issues with this game such as a very prolonged intro, no option to not use motion controls, a broadly empty sky world which seemed like it could have been so much more, and a particular annoying repeated boss, to name a few. Furthermore, the game was unusually linear for a Zelda game, with very little focus on exploration and more on environmental puzzle solving for progression, with the surface world areas essentially playing like dungeons in themselves. This felt like the opposite of what the fanbase wanted at that time - a large-scale exploration-based game with less of an emphasis on motion controls, as the craze about these had died down. Skyward Sword seemed like a dated game on release, rather than a groundbreaking game in one of their most beloved series.

    One important thing has happened in the Zelda series since Skyward Sword, and that is of course the release of Breath of the Wild, the Zelda game of many's dreams. With this game, pushing firmly opposite to the direction proposed by Skyward Sword, the future of the Zelda series as an open-world adventure rooted in exploration seems secured.

    And so we come to Skyward Sword HD. With this game clearly not indicating the direction of the series, we can perhaps view this game in its own right. The critical praise of Skyward Sword did not come from nowhere - there was always a lot right with this game:

    - The dungeon design was the best in the series, with some interesting ideas such as a dungeon which you largely traverse on a large boulder floating through lava, and general novel puzzle solving.
    - The dungeon design was helped by an interesting set of items including the return of some classics (e.g. bombs, bow and arrow etc.) and some new ones (e.g. a mechanical beetle that you obtain early on). Included are some new ways to use familiar items, such as the ability to roll bombs like a bowling ball, which add a few fresh puzzle and combat ideas.
    - Surface world level design, while linear, keeps focused and you are not running through large areas of empty space often.
    - The addition of a stamina wheel allowing you to run faster and climb higher objects than in previous games.
    - The ability to upgrade many of the items you obtain throughout the game giving the game more of an RPG-lite flavour than some previous Zelda games.
    - Fun sidequests up in the sky area give you some downtime can break up the more linear, focused action on the surface world.
    - A story that, while not fantastic, has its moments and is a suitable beginning to the Zelda timeline

    And then the HD version has made several key improvements, some of which directly address issues with the game:
    - It looks visually pleasing. They haven't done much modelling work so the geometry is jagged but the increased resolution and the more defined textures do wonders, and the geometry isn't particularly jarring in the surreal painterly style of Skyward Sword.
    - 60 FPS. People's mileage seems to vary on this, but for me 60 FPS is world's better than 30 and to see Skyward Sword as the first ever 3D Zelda game officially running at this framerate is a big deal for me and dramatically improves the experience.
    - The addition of button controls. These are unintuitive at times as ultimately the game was designed to be played with motion controls, but they do the job and provide an option for those who are not interested in motion controls (or want to play handheld, another feature this port naturally adds)
    - Several quality of life additions, such as faster text skipping, cutscene skipping, less interruptions from your partner, auto-saving and so on. These serve to greatly increase the pace of gameplay, if you're keen to progress quickly the game is going to stop your flow a lot less now.

    Some of the issues of the game are more inherent and have not been addressed, but by improving the overall QoL they are less problematic than remembered. Furthermore, in a world where now we are saturated with open world games, the old-school linear action-adventure gameplay may be refreshing (if it's to your taste), as they really do not make games like this anymore.

    The way I see this remake, I think this is a second chance for Skyward Sword. Selected improvements have been made to the experience to enhance it, motion controls are no longer mandatory, and perhaps most importantly, we have the context that the more ground-breaking experience of Breath of the Wild 2 is on its way. With that said, this may be an opportunity to enjoy Skyward Sword for what it is, rather than for what it is not. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with it, and if you have the right expectations, there's a good chance you can too.    … Expand
  79. RDonnell
    May 11, 2023
    9
    Great game, What i love is HD 60 frames per second. What i hate is it took this long. And not being able to go straight to hero mode is wrong.
  80. mrwho995
    May 30, 2023
    9
    Although this game doesn't improve much from the original, the original is so good that it didn't really need to.. The most impactful change is that Fi is less annoyingly intrusive. The free camera is also very welcome, as well as fixing an annoying bug.

    Skyward Sword was great when it came out and is still great now. In many ways, it is the pinnacle of Zelda: the best dungeons in the    Although this game doesn't improve much from the original, the original is so good that it didn't really need to.. The most impactful change is that Fi is less annoyingly intrusive. The free camera is also very welcome, as well as fixing an annoying bug.

    Skyward Sword was great when it came out and is still great now. In many ways, it is the pinnacle of Zelda: the best dungeons in the series, the best story in the series, the best music in the series, some of the best setpieces in the series, some of the best characters in the series. What it does, it does exceptionally.

    The game also introduces a lot of innovations to the franchise that Breath of the Wild would then expand upon; this was at the time the most extensive arsenal of collectible items in Zelda, and Breath of the Wild expanded on this but arguably actually did it worse; same for Tears of the Kingdom.

    However, it is also a game with very large flaws. There is very little exploration in this game, and very little room for player freedom. The game can be far too hand-holding at times, and can be repetitive and feel padded at points.

    This game is the polar opposite of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom; what those games to the best, this game does badly, and vice-versa. It just so happens that the things I care about the most: dungeons; a grand contemporaneous story; great music; a sense of progression throughout the game; and the feeling of going on a meticulously hand-crafted adventure, are what this game excels at.    … Expand
  81. linkenski
    Aug 12, 2021
    9
    Skyward Sword HD is the best version of a good game. Those who forgive the motion-control experiment will look back on this with fondness. The updated performance and QoL features increases its appeal and accessibility.

    Skyward Sword is a railroaded Zelda title, which means it's less about exploring a vast world and more about non-stop walking through interesting gameplay and    Skyward Sword HD is the best version of a good game. Those who forgive the motion-control experiment will look back on this with fondness. The updated performance and QoL features increases its appeal and accessibility.

    Skyward Sword is a railroaded Zelda title, which means it's less about exploring a vast world and more about non-stop walking through interesting gameplay and level-design concepts laid out by the developers. It used to have a heavy hand-holding approach to this with constant interruptions from your companion character Fi, but this has been respectfully tucked away in this amazing HD remaster of the title. A fully-fledged Zelda game running at 60fps is a treat. People who played the 3DS game A Link Between Worlds will know the delight of the improved feedback that comes with the faster frame-rate, but being the first fully 3D title to do this, it almost puts past re-releases to shame, and gives a high expectation for the next Zelda projects.

    FOR FANS OF VIDEO GAMES: What you need to expect going into this game is a jam-packed adventure that takes you from A to Z, has a tangible storyline that keeps evolving to its inevitable climax. Throughout this adventure it's non-stop back-to-back level-design ideas, variety in enemies to fight, and a constantly expanding arsenal of equipment that changes how you play, starting with a sword, a mechanical beetle that remotely manipulates objects in the game-world, and things like the Whip that lets Link lash across gaps like Tarzan, or the Hookshot that allows you to grapple from wall to wall like you're Spider-Man. It's straight up action, and in the seams between all the action you're traversing diverse biomes ranging from forested areas, a volcano and a vast desert and pirate ships. This variety in location makes the game feel like a true adventure where you as a player change with the places you go through, and look back fondly on where you started by the game's end. Besides the ongoing plot and adventure, you have a hub-location up in the clouds which you traverse by flying on the back of a big bird, and this land of sky houses a central hub where you buy items and upgrade equipment, and do story-driven side-quests with the inhabitants of the City of Skyloft, which lasts well into the 50 hours it takes to clear the game. Outside of the city, the clouds have tons of other small floating islands that contain secret items and additional characters and mini-games to discover. You'll alternate between progressing the story and doing errands in the sky, but it's up to you. The game is flexible so any optional content is entirely up to the player, and you can easily have fun just solving some of it, or spending lots of time in the sky before continuing the linear adventure. The story is about the formation of a hero and the implied romantic connection to the girl Zelda who will later be remembered in franchise history as a legendary princess. That might sound sappy, but the script is filled with quirks and smart writing by Nintendo America's localization team that will make it hard not to crack a smile. And it might make you feel something as you witness these character grow as their impression of the world they live in changes with the discovery of "the land below the clouds" as well as the villain's quest to trap Zelda in a dark ritual which will unleash his demonic master and threaten the world. As Link, or as the player, your task is to prevent this, doing all of the things described above. A true epic adventure awaits you in this game.

    FOR ZELDA FANS THAT MISSED IT
    The game is very similar to previous 3D Zeldas like Ocarina of Time, Wind Waker and Twilight Princess, more closely evolving the direction Twilight Princess took but with a touch of Wind Waker's approach to an overworld. The skies are not full of places to be specifically, and most of its scope is similar to sailing the boat where there's negative-space but while you're heading between two island the game spawns critters, rupees to grab and enemies to avoid, and there are speed-grates between rock-formations to go through for a bit of variety in your traversal skills. On the ground it's a very linear A->B style world design. It first appears to be big landmasses but evidently becomes pure levels like in a 3D Mario game, where you must solve puzzles to progress through them. In a sense the game is a non-stop dungeon, and there's lots of optional things to miss and return to later on, in each location, and the travel between ground and sky is freely accessible to you at any point.

    FOR PEOPLE THAT ALREADY PLAYED Skyward Sword
    You're signing up for exactly the same game but with more option to play it the way you want it to. The textures have been redone by Tantalus Media, and there's now an added free-camera control seperate from the motion controls. With the updates to QoL and framerate you're getting the definitive way to replay a good game.    … Expand
  82. thryce3
    Jan 23, 2022
    9
    I played (and loved) the original when it came out 10 years ago so I'm in the sweet spot of having nostalgia and being far enough removed that it's still fresh. I had forgotten just how clever some of the level design is and how it's reused and repurposed at different times. It looks as beautiful as I remember. The dreamy watercolor aesthetic just works and doesn't look aged at all withI played (and loved) the original when it came out 10 years ago so I'm in the sweet spot of having nostalgia and being far enough removed that it's still fresh. I had forgotten just how clever some of the level design is and how it's reused and repurposed at different times. It looks as beautiful as I remember. The dreamy watercolor aesthetic just works and doesn't look aged at all with the slight HD upgrade. Of course the music is amazing as ever.
    When I played the original, I thought the motion controls were really innovative if not entirely necessary. It was certainly the best use of the technology in a big budget conventional style game. That said, no one (myself included) was disappointed that the trend didn't continue. When I started HD, I went back and forth with the control scheme, but fairly quickly settled into button control for the majority. The motion controls work well for combat, but it gets tiring pretty quick. Not that it's physically demanding, but when you want to unwind with a video game, you don't want sit in a certain position and always worry about your hands. The button controls give the same effect of directional swinging and let you sit back and relax. I would actually like to see them implemented in a future game.
    Having the control option easily makes this the best version of and already great game. Oddly enough, it makes me understand the frustration many had with the original. It would be cool if they could have a third hybrid option where only combat is motion control. Flying and using the beetle were always clunky on the Wii. Skyward Sword has all the things that make Zelda great: Story, characters, gameplay, dungeons and some terrific boss fights. There's no excuse now to not play this game.    … Expand
  83. AnthLC
    Aug 2, 2021
    9
    Just started playing but is quite good. This is a great Zelda game. The kids love it too. It is pricy but the negative reviews aren’t being wholly fair. Definitely get it maybe wait until theprice has dropped..
  84. xiekaidream
    Sep 17, 2021
    9
    好玩到爆炸！ 能入坑塞尔达真是太好了，甚至体验好于刚买NS时候玩的野炊。 差点因为画面陈旧而错过， 丰富的谜题充满了整个游戏，最后华容道式房间的切换连接把整个游戏继续拔高！ 更期待野炊2惹
  85. Ninbreasy
    Jul 20, 2021
    9
    This remaster is at least a solid 80 out of 100 and has improved in every way on the original game, which was already quite good. Now: 1080p, 60fps, faster loading times, better motion controls, optional joystick controls, faster text, free camera controls, you can skip scenes, Fi is much less annoying, less annoying item info, auto-save, selectable save files and a lot of minor things!This remaster is at least a solid 80 out of 100 and has improved in every way on the original game, which was already quite good. Now: 1080p, 60fps, faster loading times, better motion controls, optional joystick controls, faster text, free camera controls, you can skip scenes, Fi is much less annoying, less annoying item info, auto-save, selectable save files and a lot of minor things!
    Back in the day these issues were the main quality of life complains of many people, which shows that Nintendo listened to his fans and tried to fix the game.

    Of course Skyward Sword (HD) is not perfect at all and has still its annoying flaws.

    It is a pity that there are so many people in this review section rating this game just for its price. If you think 60 bucks is overpriced and Nintendo should be ashamed of it.... you're probably damn right!
    (Ah, and if your joy-con is drifting than fix it! It is actually pretty easy.)

    But these things have nothing to do with the content of this game. Please go ahead and hate Nintendo for the price and the joy-con drift but not the game.    … Expand
  86. DJKrimson
    Aug 8, 2021
    9
    Love this game. The only problem I had with it when I played the Wii-version was the forced motion controls, but in this remake you can control the sword with the right joystick on the pro controller (and it works great).
  87. iMustang
    Jul 28, 2022
    9
    Skyward Sword was always a rough sell for me to convince others to play. Not only did it release in the Wii’s final year, but it required an extra attachment for the controller for motion control that was not that great. Even worse yet was the amazing visuals being held back in an age where HD had reigned supreme for half a decade made this beautiful game look… Well, not beautiful. NowSkyward Sword was always a rough sell for me to convince others to play. Not only did it release in the Wii’s final year, but it required an extra attachment for the controller for motion control that was not that great. Even worse yet was the amazing visuals being held back in an age where HD had reigned supreme for half a decade made this beautiful game look… Well, not beautiful. Now however I can say with full confidence all these problems are a thing of the past - Skyward Sword HD is an absolute must play for everyone.
    Telling a more compelling story than any Zelda in history, with beautiful HD visuals that really bring this colorful game to life, and quality of life improvements that make the game FUN to play makes this already great game into a near masterpiece. From flying on your Loftwing around a sky filled with islands, to exploring the untouched world down below, all while experiencing fun characters with their own arcs and development… Truly I cannot recommend this game enough. Unlike some HD Remasters that only upscale the source, this game feels closer to a remake with all the wonderful improvements and changes they’ve made, making it without a doubt a true definitive version.
    Skyward Sword has been near and dear to my heart for a long time, but never more so than it is now. Whether you’ve never played before or only played it once back on the Wii, I can’t recommend it enough. This version has definitely pushed this game into being one of my favorites of all time.    … Expand
  88. giannis2001
    Aug 5, 2021
    9
    Maybe not the best Zelda game, but definitely a masterpiece as a game overall. The HD version is an improvement for thee most part and a great way to play an amazing game. The 60 fps and (somewhat) HD graphics made the experience way smoother by my opinion.

    Nonetheless, the important part is the game itself and not the remaster part. First of all, I want to point out that this game has    Maybe not the best Zelda game, but definitely a masterpiece as a game overall. The HD version is an improvement for thee most part and a great way to play an amazing game. The 60 fps and (somewhat) HD graphics made the experience way smoother by my opinion.

    Nonetheless, the important part is the game itself and not the remaster part. First of all, I want to point out that this game has the best story in the Zelda franchise. It's actually incredibly good, and could say it's one of my favorites of all time. If you are a Zelda fan, you need to experience this story, since it explains everything about the story of the series, because every game's story is connected. Essentially, you will appreciate it way more if you are familiar with the series. Next is gameplay. Gameplay is controversial but I personally enjoyed the motion controls overall, although I have to say they felt better on Wii with the sensor bar rather that motion sensors of the Joy Cons. Also, there are many new mechanics, which are great addition and create new ways to experience the gameplay like the stamina gauge. The visuals of the environment are great but they don't look that good on comparison with other games in the series. Characters and everything else around which is essential looks great, but the backgrounds look somewhat washed.

    The soundtrack is fenomenal like every other Zelda game, nothing to point out here specifically. At last, I loved the adventure a lot. The places, the quests and every interaction with the environment and other characters were great, but the only thing I didn't like that much were the dungeons. These are some of the most important of the series, but the ones here were very easy to clear by my opinion and in comparison with other games, like Twilight Princess or Majora's Mask. Overall though, this game is a masterpiece. Yes, it may have some frustrating moments and many controversial things but Skyward Sword changed many things for the franchise that were later used by Breath of the Wild and I personally thing it's good to make some changes and not stay static to the same mechanics (of course I love every Zelda game, but a franchise must evolve. Nonetheless I wouldn't mind an experience similar to the older games..). I think it's a must play especially if you haven't played it in the past (I had and still had a great time) and if you are a fan of the series, or not actually.    … Expand
  89. Nintendopost24
    Jul 29, 2021
    9
    So here we are at the end of this review, and just like the Wii version 10 years ago, this Zelda will be talked about. On many points this opus is part of the pinnacle of the saga (storytelling, dungeons, risk-taking), but its gameplay and its overall rigidity will always be debated. Regardless, The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword HD is a great video game, a Legend just waiting to beSo here we are at the end of this review, and just like the Wii version 10 years ago, this Zelda will be talked about. On many points this opus is part of the pinnacle of the saga (storytelling, dungeons, risk-taking), but its gameplay and its overall rigidity will always be debated. Regardless, The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword HD is a great video game, a Legend just waiting to be experienced. Go ahead, you won't regret it!

    Full review, in french, on my blog Nintendo Legacy. You can follow me on Twitter @NintendoLegacy1    … Expand
  90. Starfree
    Jul 22, 2021
    9
    All they did was improve the game. And the quality of life improvements make me want to hug Fi instead of kill her. This is the best way to play Skyward Sword.
  91. EnigmaXtreme
    Aug 5, 2021
    9
    Skyward HD attempts to iron out many of the nagging issues that plagued the original on Wii, one of the first issues is the inability to skip ahead. Whether it was cut scenes going to long or Fi’s exposition dragging out, you essentially had to endure everything at the games own pace. Thankfully common sense has prevailed and you are able to skip most cutscenes and fast-forward text likeSkyward HD attempts to iron out many of the nagging issues that plagued the original on Wii, one of the first issues is the inability to skip ahead. Whether it was cut scenes going to long or Fi’s exposition dragging out, you essentially had to endure everything at the games own pace. Thankfully common sense has prevailed and you are able to skip most cutscenes and fast-forward text like you could in previous titles. This means you are able to sail through the introduction and get to the surface faster than ever before.

    A decade ago it was believed that Skyward Sword needed Motion Plus but we can clearly see that was never the case. The new Pro Controller scheme works amazingly well, even movies like Spin, Stab and Final Blow are easily executed. However, in the heat of combat, you can still find that the right direction wasn’t delivered and the odd crapshoot still happened but it was still far more reliable than MotionPlus.

    One of the big new features in Skyward Sword was the inclusion of a Stamina Meter, instead of letting Link roll all over the place you could now hold down a button that will let him sprint, however, unlike Breath of the Wild there is no way to upgrade it outside of a temporary potion boost so you can find yourself running on empty during a crucial moment unless you pick up a green stamina fruit that are laying everywhere.

    With the sword now on the right stick, the game saw fit to also offer full 360 camera controls with the same stick while holding down the left shoulder. While definitely a decent compromise, because it is ingrained into our heads from years of third-person titles we found ourselves going for the camera only to pull out the sword.

    We tried setting up the camera to be used with the Pro’s gyros but even on the lowest settings, the camera would jerk around at the smallest moments. But for the most part, all the other gyro controls seem to work, they are just selective on what they actually use it for. You can aim your slingshot and clawshot with them but you can’t steer your loftwing or beetle with them which is weird as you can aim it with the gyros. While we did stick with the Pro Controller for most of our playthrough we gave the Joycons a try as well.

    For the most part it works, you can even pilot your loftwing with them, vertical and horizontal strikes are done with a quick flick, but we found ourselves having to exert more getting diagonal and stab attacks to register properly, we actually found the gyro camera controls worked much better here, but you could only enable them with the sword controls moved to the right stick essentially rendering the need for joycons almost useless

    Skyward Sword originally featured a gorgeous watercolor style approach to its design which was a stark comparison to the dark and otherwise gloomy look of Twilight Princess, the design was helped with the Wii’s limitations which made the effects when it came to draw distance that much more appealing. The HD Switch version on the other hand while looking amazingly detailed and running at twice the speed at 60fps has also wiped away a lot of the charm with the watercolour style feeling diluted.

    The game also has one of the most diverse and creative range of dungeons and bosses in the entire Zelda series with weapons like the remote controlled beetle, gust bellows and the whip giving us incredibly creative puzzles to solve and bosses to fight. However it seems the difficulty hasn’t been adjusted for the new control styles so a boss we found particularly insufferable 10 years ago was vanquished this time like a breeze. We are also accompanied by a large range of colourful characters that have some serious emotion about them, especially the flamboyant big baddy of the game Ghirahim who chewed through the scenery every moment he was on screen.

    Playing through Skyward HD on Switch we felt less frustrations than we did 10 years ago, while there was nothing inherently wrong with the original game, we found ourselves breezing through everything at a much more efficient speed. We weren’t getting bogged down with Fi and her dry exposition and the temperamental Wii controls, while the adorable Loftwing Amiibo offers a brand new fast travel mechanic we found playing like the original with the bird statues to be fine enough. The game has 3 major worlds that you’ll be visiting numerous times over the journey, while it’s been argued this is more repetitive than other Zelda games, we personally found it to be a much more intimate affair plus you’ll have plenty of gratitude crystals and goddess chests to keep you busy around Skyloft.

    Skyward Sword HD has taken a buffer to the original game and helped it finally spread it’s wings, anyone who felt frustrated with the controls, the characters or just the overall slog of the original could find themselves finally enjoying what really is a deserving entry into the Zelda series.    … Expand
  92. Blacklich
    Jul 28, 2021
    9
    Finde Zelda Skyward Sword HD sehr gut abgesehen von dem Vollpreis.
    Die Knopfsteuerung ist nach einer Eingewöhnung gut zu Steuern.
  93. brunnossantos
    Jul 18, 2021
    9
    It's an excellent game, with an excellent story. The motion controls with the joycon are great and although the graphics are not sickening, it really looks nice considering it's a game from 2011. The only reason I didn't rate it 10 it's the full price
  94. Thejodjeremie
    Aug 24, 2021
    9
    I never played the original on wii and in glad because I prefer the pro controller. The game is super fun, there's so many areas to explore, the gameplay and graphics are all awesome.
  95. tarata
    Sep 10, 2021
    9
    Never played the original, and i loved this game 30 hours in and I had a lot of fun. The tutorials in this remake are very few and very short; the combat il very fun, every enemy is a little non-dangerous-puzzle; the dungeons and items are great and good boss battles.
    60 is a bit too much for a remake that didn't add anything, there is no way around it, but if you can wait a discount it's    Never played the original, and i loved this game 30 hours in and I had a lot of fun. The tutorials in this remake are very few and very short; the combat il very fun, every enemy is a little non-dangerous-puzzle; the dungeons and items are great and good boss battles.
    60 is a bit too much for a remake that didn't add anything, there is no way around it, but if you can wait a discount it's going to be a good purchase.    … Expand
  96. Clyle2046
    Jul 21, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After playing this game and beating it while using solely motion controls, I can say that this is a very notable Iteration of the Zelda series. From the vibrant colors and great story line to the beloved dungeons and climax of the master sword and Hylian shield, I recommend this game to every and any player. This game reminded me of the love I had for the intricate dungeons and the awesome feeling of getting weapons that are key to the progression. The Final Boss fight…Man I wish Nintendo redid the BOTW boss fight because the previous zelda’s before it really nailed that category. Anyway, give the game a fair chance and try the motion controls. At the end of this game, I loved it so much I went ahead and bought the skyward sword joy-cons to pay homage to this awesome game + give Nintendo more money lol.… Expand
  97. Link_the_garden
    Jul 19, 2021
    9
    I never got off skyloft the first attempt and playing this so was really keen to give this a go. I'm about 5 hours in, playing with motion controls and I'm slowly getting used to it. I really think the controls are the only thing that lets this game down.
  98. HeavyMachineGon
    Mar 16, 2022
    9
    在NS上玩过的第三作塞尔达，感谢重制版。
    这一部应该是独一无二的玩法了，当年专门为wii设计，体感操作，代入感十足，而且剑的挥舞有多种可能性，但体感也是一把双刃剑。经常需要按Y来校准，特别是飞行的操作，刚开始非常别扭，中间一度换成了按键操作但是体验更差，逐渐习惯了体感之后更加得心应手，但是boss战斗上还是因为没有闪避这类的操作比较难，还好大部分的boss的弱点比较明显，最难的两个boss很难找到突破点，这时候只能呼出法伊，相当于简介查攻略了。
    剧情依然是王道拯救塞尔达和世界，在过程中不断解谜不断成长，逐渐获得更多的道具来克服更难得关卡。前期有一点慢，但是随着解锁的道具越来越多，越玩越好玩。 音乐和解谜都是塞尔达传说的强项，这一部也不例外。但是美术有一点差，特别是人物的设计，可以用丑来形容，也不知道是故意为之还是什么。    在NS上玩过的第三作塞尔达，感谢重制版。
    这一部应该是独一无二的玩法了，当年专门为wii设计，体感操作，代入感十足，而且剑的挥舞有多种可能性，但体感也是一把双刃剑。经常需要按Y来校准，特别是飞行的操作，刚开始非常别扭，中间一度换成了按键操作但是体验更差，逐渐习惯了体感之后更加得心应手，但是boss战斗上还是因为没有闪避这类的操作比较难，还好大部分的boss的弱点比较明显，最难的两个boss很难找到突破点，这时候只能呼出法伊，相当于简介查攻略了。
    剧情依然是王道拯救塞尔达和世界，在过程中不断解谜不断成长，逐渐获得更多的道具来克服更难得关卡。前期有一点慢，但是随着解锁的道具越来越多，越玩越好玩。
    音乐和解谜都是塞尔达传说的强项，这一部也不例外。但是美术有一点差，特别是人物的设计，可以用丑来形容，也不知道是故意为之还是什么。
    ps.希望有更多的重制版塞尔达传说登陆NS（并支持中文）。    … Expand
  99. hector_bcn98
    Nov 2, 2022
    9
    +
    Aventura en el máximo significado de la palabra: epopeya épica a través de distintos mundos y ecosistemas.
    Esplendoroso diseño de niveles y mazmorras. Divertidas, variadas y largas, así como los jefes finales. Posiblemente la mejor historia de cualquier videojuego de The Legend of Zelda. Controles perfectamente adaptados a Switch, ya no es necesario el control por movimiento.    +
    Aventura en el máximo significado de la palabra: epopeya épica a través de distintos mundos y ecosistemas.
    Esplendoroso diseño de niveles y mazmorras. Divertidas, variadas y largas, así como los jefes finales.
    Posiblemente la mejor historia de cualquier videojuego de The Legend of Zelda.
    Controles perfectamente adaptados a Switch, ya no es necesario el control por movimiento.
    Remasterización impecable a 1080p y 60fps.

    -
    Algunas secciones, como las de vuelo, no son tan interesantes como las mazmorras.
    La remasterización de un juego de hace una década no debe salir a la venta a precio completo, algo que se podría haber justificado con la inclusión de Skyward Sword en un pack junto a los Wind Waker y Twilight Princess ya estrenados en Wii U, consiguiendo así que todos los Zelda 3D llegasen a Switch.
    Respecto al videojuego original, podrían haberse incluído más misiones secundarias que aportaran más información respecto al lore de la franquicia. En cuanto a la remasterización, tampoco han añadido ningún tipo de contenido adicional que justifique la compra de alguien que ya lo poseyera en Wii.    … Expand
  100. Legrand
    Jul 23, 2021
    9
    Un clásico de la saga Zelda ahora en Switch no es el mejor port que han hecho pero sigue siendo uno de los juegos más importantes de la sagaa
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  1. Gamersky
    Dec 20, 2021
    77
    The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD on NS brought this once masterpiece back to the player's vision. However, its crappy control and a somewhat old-fashioned design make it seem less attractive nowadays.
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  2. RPGamer
    Nov 22, 2021
    70
    Skyward Sword HD should be commended for its attempt to improve on the original. Having a new control scheme and making a good deal of Fi’s advice optional make it a more palatable experience. However, the game still suffers from pacing issues that made the original feel too bloated as well as a disappointing deemphasis on exploration. This remaster could have realistically improved upon a lot, yet it would still fall short compared to the series’ strongest entries. There is still enough for those looking for a more traditional 3D Zelda experience on the Switch provided they keep their expectations in check.
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  3. JeuxActu
    Oct 16, 2021
    65
    Yes the picture is sharper, yes the game is smoother (60fps), yes there have been some improvements to make the adventure more enjoyable, but damn the gameplay has taken a hell of a beating in the back of the head. It was already painful in 2011, it is even more 10 years later, and it is not the tinkering in classic controls that will sublimate the gameplay of this Zelda : Skyward Sword HD.
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