The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD

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  1. DreamCore
    Aug 18, 2021
    6
    I can start by saying that this is definitely the worst of the main-line games in the series. I don't understand how this could have been released after Twilight Princess, because it's worse in basically every way.

    Even with the non-motion-controls, the controls are pretty damn awkward, and so it the camera. The story is very weak and forgettable. There is an insane amount of    I can start by saying that this is definitely the worst of the main-line games in the series. I don't understand how this could have been released after Twilight Princess, because it's worse in basically every way.

    Even with the non-motion-controls, the controls are pretty damn awkward, and so it the camera.

    The story is very weak and forgettable.

    There is an insane amount of backtracking and running back and forth through the same few locations which gets really old.

    The sky is basically a glorified world map. It's very empty/dead and just tedious having to fly through.

    The enemy variaty is also severly lacking and the bosses feel extremely generic and straight forward.

    The side quests are the worst of their kind, with no map indicators and not even a quest log to remind you what the heck you're supposed to do.

    Again, this is definitely the weakest of the main-line entries in the series, and easily skippable if you're not a die hard Zelda fan.    … Expand
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. bhappenstance
    Nov 12, 2021
    2
    One's enjoyment of SS is almost entirely dependent on how well you adapt to the motion controls. The JoyCons may be a slight improvement over the Wii controllers, but they still constantly slip out of synch with the screen, making it all the more difficult to make precision swings. This becomes an increasingly aggravating burden as the game proceeds. In other words, the controls justOne's enjoyment of SS is almost entirely dependent on how well you adapt to the motion controls. The JoyCons may be a slight improvement over the Wii controllers, but they still constantly slip out of synch with the screen, making it all the more difficult to make precision swings. This becomes an increasingly aggravating burden as the game proceeds. In other words, the controls just *don't* really work. And if the controls don't work, nothing else really matters.… Expand
  5. Timeflies164
    Oct 10, 2021
    8
    They made some nice quality of life improvements to this game. This is a very good Zelda game!
  6. 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
  7. 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).
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Aldro
    Nov 17, 2021
    0
    El juego esta diseñado para jugarlo con controles con sensores de movimiento. Jugando asi los controles son muy imprecisos y resulta muy frustrante jugar asi. Los controles con el mando convencional estan fatal adaptados. Es muy incomodo el manejo de la camara o el uso de los diferentes objetos. Muchas veces para sacar el arma tenia que aporrear varias veces el Joystick R y acababaEl juego esta diseñado para jugarlo con controles con sensores de movimiento. Jugando asi los controles son muy imprecisos y resulta muy frustrante jugar asi. Los controles con el mando convencional estan fatal adaptados. Es muy incomodo el manejo de la camara o el uso de los diferentes objetos. Muchas veces para sacar el arma tenia que aporrear varias veces el Joystick R y acababa recibiendo daño porque Link no atacaba. Con el uso de los objetos pasa igual. Me he pasado el juego entero y me sigue pareciendo incomodisimos los controles. La historia es aburrido y sencilla. Los enemigos son pocos y se repiten mucho. Los escenarios son pocos y la historia te obliga a pasar por los mismos sitios una y otra vez. Las misiones secundarias son aburridas. El juego es largo porque has de ir a los mismos escenarios 3 veces. El peor zelda que he jugado. Me ha resultado una tortura larga y horrible acabado. Le doy un 0 porque no se puede dar negativo. Porque costando esto 60 euros me parece una estafa.… Expand
  11. Aurum75
    Aug 24, 2021
    0
    Les contrôles sont tellement horrible que ça gâche complètement le jeu, sans parler des graphismes dégueulasses... Dégouté de l'avoir acheté
  12. 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
  13. geminivi
    Oct 4, 2021
    0
    The gyro controls are awful. I dropped this after 40 minutes when I got to the first bird race.
  14. mtkf
    Oct 18, 2021
    5
    Horrible controls! Even with the upgrades I could never get used to them by the time I finished the game. The story is okay, music is a bit bland for a Zelda game. The controls really ruin the game and I'm glad I finally finished it so I can resell it. Not worth $60.
  15. 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
  16. couchmonkey
    Sep 10, 2021
    7
    I have only played the Wii version so take this review with a grain of salt. I think this version allows you to pick motion or no-motion, for my part, I have doubts about how well it would work without motion controls, see the other reviews!

    Aside from controls, here are my thoughts - Pros and cons from top to bottom: #1. Con: The world design sucks - I expect something reasonably    I have only played the Wii version so take this review with a grain of salt. I think this version allows you to pick motion or no-motion, for my part, I have doubts about how well it would work without motion controls, see the other reviews!

    Aside from controls, here are my thoughts - Pros and cons from top to bottom:

    #1. Con: The world design sucks - I expect something reasonably open-world from Zelda, but this is more like a hub with three mega-dungeons tacked on. Link finally gets to fly...as long as he stays in his closed-in cloud land and only enters the "regular" overworld from above.
    #2. Con: The story forces you down a linear path with a load of backtracking. In one open lake area, I was forced to do four different things in order...go to the wrong area at the wrong time and you'll just be sent away. Sad!
    #3. Pro: The motion-control sword battling was pretty great back in the day, as mentioned above, I don't know how this version controls.
    #4. Pro: Possibly the best soundtrack in the series.
    #5. Con: The swordless scavenger hunting sequences with one-hit deaths are a pain in the rear.
    #6. Con: I hate the sidekick, Fi. Worse than Navi from Ocarina of Time, for real.
    #7. Small Pro: the story is pretty entertaining, albeit with some weirdo characters in the mix.

    Replay value: The game lasted about 80 hours for me, maybe more like 65 for most folks...I doubt I"ll ever replay this game, it's too big and too mediocre, I could see myself playing the first 10-20 hours again.

    Dollar value: I'd pay around $40 Canadian for this game.    … Expand
  17. Nxgamer
    Sep 15, 2021
    4
    The story is pretty trash the game drags on for so long that it could’ve just been a 15 hour game but it’s got 30 hours of random rubbish tacked onto the end of it that is meaningless and ruins the experience.
    The controls are TERRIBLE and motion controls are the worst thing I’ve seen in q video game.
    This is probably the worst game I’ve ever played and the sad thing is was that for the    The story is pretty trash the game drags on for so long that it could’ve just been a 15 hour game but it’s got 30 hours of random rubbish tacked onto the end of it that is meaningless and ruins the experience.
    The controls are TERRIBLE and motion controls are the worst thing I’ve seen in q video game.

    This is probably the worst game I’ve ever played and the sad thing is was that for the first 15-20 hours i was enjoying myself.

    The final boss is too hard and some of the hits you can’t even parry.

    Overall this game kind of sucks and is not wortg your money and definitely not worth your time.    … Expand
  18. rbs12
    Jul 23, 2021
    9
    Very solid Zelda game with lots of charm. Looks really nice in 1080p and 60 fps. I only give it a 9 due to the sometimes frustrating controls. I won’t be pouring anywhere near as many hours as I did in Breath of the Wild but that doesn’t matter, still a really rewarding experience to play.
  19. Herdle
    Aug 21, 2021
    9
    Story drags on a bit towards the end, but overall it's very enjoyable and an amazing game
  20. SlowForest
    Aug 12, 2021
    9
    I won't go too deep because I don't wanna spoil anything but as a Zelda fan who never played the original Skyward Sword on Wii  I can say that I thought this game was magical.
    Not only is it the first Zelda game in the timeline and gives the Zelda geeks some delicious lore about the series it also has it's own story to tell with lots of memorable moments and characters.
    The game is not    I won't go too deep because I don't wanna spoil anything but as a Zelda fan who never played the original Skyward Sword on Wii  I can say that I thought this game was magical.
    Not only is it the first Zelda game in the timeline and gives the Zelda geeks some delicious lore about the series it also has it's own story to tell with lots of memorable moments and characters.
    The game is not nearly as open as other zelda games like A Link Between Worlds and Breath Of The Wild and it honestly looks kind of dated but it never really bothered me. The world was still fun to explore and the dungeons were more clever than ever!
    I love all the sidequests on Skyloft (which kind of the main hub) and soaring through the sky with my loftwing made me feel epic! (And I rarely use this word)
    Also there's kind of a stealth mini game you need to do before each of the three later dungeons in the game and I absolutely love it, it's my favorite part of the game.
    About the button vs motion controls thing, some like using the motion controls while others prefer just using button controls. For me honestly both are really fun and I like swapping between them based on my mood and what I'm doing ingame!
    So yeah, the game visually looks a bit dated and asking 60 bucks for a 10 year old game is a whole other debate but if you're a Zelda fan or wanna get into Zelda this game has to offer some fantastic dungeon design and a great story to accompany it. The controls are something to get used to but once you do they feel natural and fun and I highly recommend giving this classic game a try.    … Expand
  21. 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!
  22. PMG-Writer
    Aug 8, 2021
    8
    Thus, Nintendo managed another good remake of an older title with "The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD". The storyline is still appealing, as are the options to speed up the dialogs. Unfortunately, the levels are still the same and the constant visit to the same places is also present. Small and helpful changes have been made for this. The controls have improved, but they are still notThus, Nintendo managed another good remake of an older title with "The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD". The storyline is still appealing, as are the options to speed up the dialogs. Unfortunately, the levels are still the same and the constant visit to the same places is also present. Small and helpful changes have been made for this. The controls have improved, but they are still not optimal. The technical performance can also be seen in the game and the sound also fits in well again. If you want to experience a familiar adventure with Link and Zelda, you should take a closer look at "The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD".

    https://www.playmoregames.de/post/the-legend-of-zelda-skyward-sword-hd-switch-im-test    … Expand
  23. Treway
    Aug 19, 2021
    9
    I loved this game and never having played the original until after this I have to say it is sooooo good. Graphics are great still could be better but the story is unique and the updated controls make it so much more enjoyable
  24. Wadim_Amadeus
    Aug 26, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Complete zero! Disgusting control in both stationary and portable mode! after 50 hours of play, I just could not get past the boss because of the crooked and disgusting controls! The game is rubbish!… Expand
  25. Yohny
    Oct 11, 2021
    9
    Great game, often undervalued. Gameplay wise it can't be compared to BOTW - but the storyline is possibly even better.
  26. Diellm
    Oct 21, 2021
    3
    boring and with bad controls,empty game few enemies, very easy, boss fight mediocre
  27. matthewissound
    Nov 7, 2021
    3
    I'm not a longtime Zelda fan. I beat Link to the Past, Link's Awakening, and Breath of the Wild; I thought maybe this franchise couldn't lose. I read the reviews and thought "surely the motion controls aren't that bad." This game sucks. They went *all* in on motion control; every puzzle, every boss fight, every tool is about motion control. It would be one thing if they worked well, butI'm not a longtime Zelda fan. I beat Link to the Past, Link's Awakening, and Breath of the Wild; I thought maybe this franchise couldn't lose. I read the reviews and thought "surely the motion controls aren't that bad." This game sucks. They went *all* in on motion control; every puzzle, every boss fight, every tool is about motion control. It would be one thing if they worked well, but maybe 30% of the time the controls do what I was trying to do with them. It's so frustrating to know what you need to do, to try what you need to do, and have the game do something else entirely. If this had been my introduction to the Zelda franchise, I'd never play one of their games again.

    To be fair, I'm not going to give it 0. It's a nice world and a lot of what made Breath of the Wild cool is there. But this is the failed game that helped them learn their lesson for BotW. Would not recommend.    … Expand
  28. Stupidzelda
    Nov 23, 2021
    0
    This game is so stupid.My bf prefers to play Zelda than to spend time together.Please delete it and save my relationship.He actually became a zombie and he became so dump.Also the graphics are very ugly.You should fire your 3D artist. Have a nice day.
  29. Jose0812
    Dec 3, 2021
    0
    Porqueria de juego y plataforma Denotando una vez más que Nintendo es una compañía aferrada a sus tiempo de gloria en los 90’s sacando contenido para niños de 5 años a lo mucho y siento que me paso en el rango de edades.
  30. 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
  31. 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.
  32. Vanta77
    Jul 23, 2021
    2
    The most frustrating and boring 3D Zelda, a game that throws you endlessly in same areas/bosses the whole entire game. Cool updates to graphics but way too pricey.

    Should've done the same like they did with Mario Galaxy last year, but they wanted to max profit from Zelda fans
  33. Doctor-J
    Jul 17, 2021
    6
    I'm a few hours into this game and just can't get used to the controls. The camera is impossible to deal, and link seems so dumb moving his sword around like an ape swinging a stick. I'm sorry, but this is not for me, and i truly love zelda games.
  34. sarisa
    Jul 17, 2021
    7
    Dungeons: 8/10
    Bosses: 9/10
    Music: 10/10 Surprisingly good working joycons. ... ....Graphics... 2/10 (Switch) and 9/10 (Wii) Yes. That's the point. Frame rate is very good. Game graphics is very sharp, but it doesn't go hand in hand with angular polygons... This really stings the eye. This graphics style designed for this game was clearly for lower resolutions.. And as such, this is    Dungeons: 8/10
    Bosses: 9/10
    Music: 10/10
    Surprisingly good working joycons.
    ...
    ....Graphics... 2/10 (Switch) and 9/10 (Wii)
    Yes. That's the point. Frame rate is very good. Game graphics is very sharp, but it doesn't go hand in hand with angular polygons... This really stings the eye.
    This graphics style designed for this game was clearly for lower resolutions.. And as such, this is where they screwed up. This game should have never been released as "remaster HD" in that state (what sort of remaster is this btw...?) Such games should be either remade or at least tiny effort in terms of remodelling should be put to earn "HD remaster" badge. Just compare Wind Waker HD or Twilight Princess HD from Wii U.
    Still this title has much to offer (just compare dungeons and story of SS with Breath of The Wild) in terms of superb story and gameplay.

    So to recap: it's good this game is on Switch for younger audience to taste one of the best Zelda in the series.
    Shame on Big N for another cash grab they did. The more they act this way, the more they justify homebrew scene.    … Expand
  35. thedaarkbatty
    Jul 25, 2021
    0
    I played it for the first time last year and was shocked by how bad the graphics were. Seriousl, games released in 2008 have better graphics and effects than this garbage. Not to mention the gameplay is boring and unoirinal. I got about 30 minutes in before quitting. It's so hard because the controls suck. 0/10.
  36. SaigonBrit
    Jul 19, 2021
    0
    This is a beautiful looking and buttery smooth 60fps update of the original game with some welcome tweaks in terms of pacing, UI, quality of life improvements such as autosave and a lot less forced interventions/tutorials/reminders. It does lack open world exploration but the dungeons are among the best ever for any Zelda game and the soundtrack is regal (full orchestral score). The motionThis is a beautiful looking and buttery smooth 60fps update of the original game with some welcome tweaks in terms of pacing, UI, quality of life improvements such as autosave and a lot less forced interventions/tutorials/reminders. It does lack open world exploration but the dungeons are among the best ever for any Zelda game and the soundtrack is regal (full orchestral score). The motion controls can be ditched in favour of standard JoyCon or Pro Controller but you can still use gyro aiming for arrows, hookshot and so forth- excellent and far better than the old motion controls. Also, the story/narrative is easily the most developed and engaging of any Zelda game. It's not perfect but it is nearly perfect- 9 out of 10.… Expand
  37. CorixAsk
    Jul 17, 2021
    0
    Basically no change on graphics and game-play and they locked a new teleportation feature behind an amiibo and it's $59.99 when the original wii release was $49.99 this is another sick joke like Mario's anniversary
  38. garyw_81
    Jul 19, 2021
    8
    positives.
    way better graphics(those saying it's not, go play it on the wii)
    improved motion controlls 60 fps level design story puzzle dungeons koloktus(sp?) is still in the top 10 all time boss fights in any zelda game addition of anologue stick in place of motion controlls if you don't want to use those. negatives retracing through levels you have already beaten not quite    positives.
    way better graphics(those saying it's not, go play it on the wii)
    improved motion controlls
    60 fps
    level design
    story
    puzzle dungeons
    koloktus(sp?) is still in the top 10 all time boss fights in any zelda game
    addition of anologue stick in place of motion controlls if you don't want to use those.

    negatives
    retracing through levels you have already beaten
    not quite as good as other 3d zelda games
    those silent realm bits ( ihate those)
    motion controlls. put this in both as, although improved I still dislike them    … Expand
  39. njanjayrp
    Dec 31, 2021
    0
    Absolute piece of garbage. The game’s controls are very clunky and messed up. This time around they decided to make Link re-do stuff like mad and that includes repeating super annoying boss battles until
    You literally want to smash your controller because most of the time you are going to end up in lava as the game simply did not undergo any quality assurance. The more you play the more    Absolute piece of garbage. The game’s controls are very clunky and messed up. This time around they decided to make Link re-do stuff like mad and that includes repeating super annoying boss battles until
    You literally want to smash your controller because most of the time you are going to end up in lava as the game simply did not undergo any quality assurance. The more you play the more frustrating it gets not because of the difficulty l, but due to the fact that the game is simply bad. Don’t be fooled there are really good Zelda games out there, Skyward Sword simply isn’t one.    … Expand
  40. Timenick
    Sep 1, 2021
    4
    Worst entry in the series by far. Weak story and the motion control fighting system is the worst pathetic forced in garbage I have seen in a modern era video game. Besides that it's your typical OoT formula Zelda game and it does not exceed the other games in any significant way. If you want a good Zelda game on Switch buy Breath of the Wild or wait for the Sequel. DON'T buy Skyward Sword!
  41. Maestra
    Jul 18, 2021
    7
    I did not play original game. "Storytelling" , game-play are fine. resolution of texture - normal. But sometimes I see non-remastered textures (e.g. in Chrono-factory). But both motion and stick control schemes are awful. I cannot catch ANY bug at all, I need to re-setup gyroscope every several minutes, I start using sword every time I want to change view if I use sticks control.I did not play original game. "Storytelling" , game-play are fine. resolution of texture - normal. But sometimes I see non-remastered textures (e.g. in Chrono-factory). But both motion and stick control schemes are awful. I cannot catch ANY bug at all, I need to re-setup gyroscope every several minutes, I start using sword every time I want to change view if I use sticks control.
    Resolution: I like situation that I can play this game without Wii. But it is pure remaster.    … Expand
  42. 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
  43. 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.
  44. BeeBoss
    Jul 18, 2021
    0
    I thought that this port will be a chance to appreciate this game, because I thought that the low resolution and poor motion control was the weakness points of this game on the Wii, but now I know that I was wrong. I like graphic but story and gameplay is really the worst in series.
    I feel like Nintendo has screwed on me (not for the first time)
  45. toonlinkman
    Jul 19, 2021
    7
    I would have given this a 10 on the Wii. This is now my 4th play through of the game. Twice on Wii, once on Wii U and now on Switch.

    It is really great to go back to traditional dungeons and I even enjoy the linear style of the game. The graphics are better but then it looked better upscaled on the Wii U also. Why did I give this game a 7? It has aged a bit making it loss 1 point.    I would have given this a 10 on the Wii. This is now my 4th play through of the game. Twice on Wii, once on Wii U and now on Switch.

    It is really great to go back to traditional dungeons and I even enjoy the linear style of the game. The graphics are better but then it looked better upscaled on the Wii U also.

    Why did I give this game a 7? It has aged a bit making it loss 1 point. But the other 2 points are because of motion controls. The button controls are awful. If they reversed it made it so you press L button to use sword and R stick is for camera that would have been better.

    I actually think the sword combat is better on Switch than on Wii with motion controls. I'm not sure if it the 60fps making it easier, or if the joycons are better suited. But everything else like the sling shot, or the beetle I have to recalibrate every time I use it!    … Expand
  46. Fido
    Nov 26, 2021
    0
    This game is joke, controls awful, i can't play this without hurting my hands or my devices. Level design i o primitive linear claustrophobic behind only first good location sky town, where game is start. Farther you go - more and more primitive and ugly location designs you'l see.
  47. tgk333
    Nov 7, 2021
    0
    It legitimately makes me feel sick just thinking about it.
    I don't think i've had a more frustrating gaming experience in my life.
    And the frustration continues... seeing people talk about it being "the best in the series" makes me want to burn myself alive.
  48. Andreas1305
    Jul 24, 2021
    8
    The game is way better as most other reviewers are saying. Yeah it is expensive for a port, but the new motion controls for Switch are very nice and felt pretty refreshing.
    I definitely endorse playing the game, for the story alone. The music is great and the visuals are pretty good on Switch.
  49. Johnny_evil2101
    Oct 27, 2021
    0
    10 years later, a full prize remaster. Still no left handed motion controls.
  50. Sergiovolker
    Aug 1, 2021
    5
    La historia esta bastante bien, los gráficos, bueno remaster, pero los controles son odiosos. Para jugar hay que elegir entre el joycon drift que se te va todo para donde no quieres o con mando, que no está preparado para ello, o luchas contra enemigos o contra la cámara, por no decir que atacar con un jostick no ayuda, atacas lateral, pero como se te ha inclinado la palanca 1º ya te loLa historia esta bastante bien, los gráficos, bueno remaster, pero los controles son odiosos. Para jugar hay que elegir entre el joycon drift que se te va todo para donde no quieres o con mando, que no está preparado para ello, o luchas contra enemigos o contra la cámara, por no decir que atacar con un jostick no ayuda, atacas lateral, pero como se te ha inclinado la palanca 1º ya te lo considera vertical...… Expand
  51. Jhursk
    Sep 12, 2021
    1
    65$ PIECE OF JUNK!!! Nintendo should have etheir completely remade skyward like the did for a link tonthe past or completely remade how the controls work! It was better on the wii! Camera both auto and manual are none existent! Controls are supposedly updated for switch and they are perhaps the worst controls for any game I've every played! Don't waste your time and money on this65$ PIECE OF JUNK!!! Nintendo should have etheir completely remade skyward like the did for a link tonthe past or completely remade how the controls work! It was better on the wii! Camera both auto and manual are none existent! Controls are supposedly updated for switch and they are perhaps the worst controls for any game I've every played! Don't waste your time and money on this game till it 10 to 15 dollars. If you do buy get the physical copy that way you can return it when you find out how much it sucks.… Expand
  52. scrump
    Jul 26, 2021
    9
    As a Zelda fan who missed this version, I have been hooked so far. Look forward to playing. Classic Zelda vibe with unique features. The only part that is annoying is the camera and having to move it around to focus. Since I didn't play it before I don't mind paying the full price, but if you owned it before I see no point in buying it again.
  53. weaselstink
    Jul 21, 2021
    6
    Skyward Sword has a well written story and some clever mechanics at play. The upscaled graphics look good, framerate is consistent.

    The motion controls are fidgety, sometimes unresponsive and require constant recalibration. Combat is more frustrating than a challenge. There are aspects of this game that were clearly put in place just to be a time sink (I'm looking at you underwater    Skyward Sword has a well written story and some clever mechanics at play. The upscaled graphics look good, framerate is consistent.

    The motion controls are fidgety, sometimes unresponsive and require constant recalibration. Combat is more frustrating than a challenge. There are aspects of this game that were clearly put in place just to be a time sink (I'm looking at you underwater notes).

    Skyward sword doesn't feel like much of an adventure, more of a never ending fetch quest sprinkled with puzzles. Worth it for the story, but fun is not a word I would use to describe this game.    … Expand
  54. Bleeding_Jester
    Jul 28, 2021
    8
    they did a great job of porting this to the switch the controls are really good with the Pro Controller the only real issue ive had is with the camera and its a minor complaint
  55. Slmft
    Aug 27, 2021
    5
    Sadly Skyward Sw. is a lazy HD port. The difference to the Wii Version is that it runs with "Anti Aliasing" on the Switch... The environment textures are really bad. No improvements. Controls are little improved but still annoying. Motion control with Joy-Con-Drift... Fck it. The controls feels weird overall. The HD ports, back in the days on the WiiU, WW and TP, looked way better. JustSadly Skyward Sw. is a lazy HD port. The difference to the Wii Version is that it runs with "Anti Aliasing" on the Switch... The environment textures are really bad. No improvements. Controls are little improved but still annoying. Motion control with Joy-Con-Drift... Fck it. The controls feels weird overall. The HD ports, back in the days on the WiiU, WW and TP, looked way better. Just sad. Not worth the full price.… Expand
  56. not2reasony
    Aug 31, 2021
    3
    As a full priced remastered game, it's a shame Nintendo didn't provide any extra life-improvement features, such as remapping the buttons, additional end-game content, and voice acting. (Let's be honest, making the game barely playable doesn't count as improvement.)
    Button-only control is extremely difficult in the final boss fight, since left joystick is hard to press, but you constantly    As a full priced remastered game, it's a shame Nintendo didn't provide any extra life-improvement features, such as remapping the buttons, additional end-game content, and voice acting. (Let's be honest, making the game barely playable doesn't count as improvement.)
    Button-only control is extremely difficult in the final boss fight, since left joystick is hard to press, but you constantly need to press it to block attacks.
    Many characters other than Link look very low polygon. All the cut scenes are real-time rendered, so why not give the main characters some alternative costumes?! What's the point of asking a name? There's no customization whatsoever, and the majority of the items are useless. There's no trophy system, you don't know your progress, even when you want to collect all items.    … Expand
  57. RhinoVanDam
    Feb 8, 2022
    3
    As a massive Zelda fan this has been the only one in the series I never played, having got rid of the Wii before it came out.
    I am one of a few who didn’t like BOTW, I like my Zelda games the old style dungeon exploring way, so was looking forward to playing this. I was digging it to start with, and using the pro controller I thought I would avoid motion control issues.
    I was wrong.    As a massive Zelda fan this has been the only one in the series I never played, having got rid of the Wii before it came out.
    I am one of a few who didn’t like BOTW, I like my Zelda games the old style dungeon exploring way, so was looking forward to playing this. I was digging it to start with, and using the pro controller I thought I would avoid motion control issues.

    I was wrong.

    Attacking enemies was annoying but doable, however come the first ‘boss’, despite trying pro, switch handheld and motion controls it is just horrific to play. I can’t be bothered to spend hours frustrated by terrible controls, and it is a shame as the world and music etc were looking good, but the controls just aren’t worth the effort. This is the only Zelda game I will never finish.    … Expand
  58. Zquaranteneuf
    Jul 18, 2021
    2
    This game is still the tedious, boring, and uninspired chore that it was 10 years ago. It wants to be epic, it tries really hard, but rather tell you that it is than make you feel it or experience it.

    Exactly like its Wii counterpart: - The beginning is painfully slow. The "tutorial" (the first two hours) lasts longer than the extended editions of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, but    This game is still the tedious, boring, and uninspired chore that it was 10 years ago. It wants to be epic, it tries really hard, but rather tell you that it is than make you feel it or experience it.

    Exactly like its Wii counterpart:
    - The beginning is painfully slow. The "tutorial" (the first two hours) lasts longer than the extended editions of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, but with none of the excitement. Mashing buttons and rolling your eyes through everything will make you question your existence.
    - The game treats you like a toddler that can't grasp even the most basic concepts of gameplay or logic. Most info is thrown in your face, explained by and large, repeated, and marked on your map. The game makes sure you are told everything. You CANNOT try out or discover things by yourself.
    - Movement is quite stiff and limited.
    - The world feels small, disconnected, and doesn't fulfill any sense of exploration whatsoever.
    - The sky is empty and doesn't bring any excitement at all.
    - Revisiting the same areas and bosses again and again and again gets dull really fast.
    - The main antagonist throughout the story is as cringe inducing as ever.
    - Since the game focuses heavily on story, sometimes at the cost of interesting gameplay, it is entirely linear. This can be fine, but certainly a point to consider in a Zelda game.
    - Aside from a few great themes, the orchestral soundtrack isn't that interesting or memorable, especially the harp songs (which bring nothing and feel tacked on just because Zelda always had musical components).

    In other words, it's still rock bottom for a 3D Zelda title, and in retrospect it's crystal clear why this game was the catalyst that made Nintendo rethink the whole franchise moving forward (which gave us the incredibly fresh Breath of the Wild).

    The only redeeming qualities it has to avoid labeling it as entirely creatively bankrupt is some of its dungeons and a few interesting mechanics. The story too is.. fine.. assuming you don't mind it stopping your progress all the time for cutscenes and questionable dialogue.

    In terms of remake, some tweaks and fixes make the game overall less frustrating, and Fi less inclined to make you want to drill a hole in your head, but the experience is mostly the same. The "quality of life" sure is improved, no doubt about it, but considering how low it was in the first place, I'm not even sure if we can call this revised version decent or not. That, I will leave up to you.

    Nice graphics though.

    In conclusion, this is THE Zelda game to skip.
    Don't trust the reviews that give this game a 10; these users also gave that score to Spiderman 3....    … Expand
  59. PS4_PC_LIFE
    Jul 19, 2021
    0
    Everyone seems to have a gripe with the controls, and they are right to do so, they are dated, should of just went with proper button controls, the sword action with the stick is not fun, and the camera controls are annoying, seems like a lazy port, a quick cash grab.
  60. gameing
    Jul 17, 2021
    3
    Definitely a fine game, but its really not worth the price. On the Wii Skyward Sword was released for 15 bucks, why is it now 60 on switch?
  61. Syhlcam
    Jul 24, 2021
    8
    The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword HD est un excellent jeu. Un jeu qui a tout le potentiel de se refaire une seconde jeunesse via cette sortie sur Nintendo Switch.

    Le choix d’avoir soit le motion gaming pour jouer comme il a été initialement pensé ou aux boutons, permet à tous d’y joué. Bien que le jeu ait 10 ans, excepté quelques défauts graphiques, ce lissage HD lui fait le plus grand    The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword HD est un excellent jeu. Un jeu qui a tout le potentiel de se refaire une seconde jeunesse via cette sortie sur Nintendo Switch.

    Le choix d’avoir soit le motion gaming pour jouer comme il a été initialement pensé ou aux boutons, permet à tous d’y joué. Bien que le jeu ait 10 ans, excepté quelques défauts graphiques, ce lissage HD lui fait le plus grand bien.

    L’aventure qu’il nous conte, d’une grande importance pour la licence. Narrant la genèse de bien des éléments essentiels de la série. Il offre une très bonne expérience de jeu, via des donjons et des énigmes très les plus travaillé.

    Pour ceux qu’ils l’ont déjà fait sur Wii il n’est pas essentiel, mais pour les autres vous pouvez y aller.

    Avis complet >> https://www.geekexperience.fr/tag/avis/    … Expand
  62. 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.
  63. 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.
  64. DonnieTrump
    Jul 24, 2021
    8
    Yes, this game is better than you actually remembered!

    Did you know that – although there have been multiple Zelda release the last decade – Breath of the Wild is the only 'new' 3D Zelda that Nintendo has created in the last ten years? I didn't play the re-releases of the HD-versions of Twilight Princess and The Wind Waker and that means that Skyward Sword HD is my second 3D Zelda in a    Yes, this game is better than you actually remembered!

    Did you know that – although there have been multiple Zelda release the last decade – Breath of the Wild is the only 'new' 3D Zelda that Nintendo has created in the last ten years? I didn't play the re-releases of the HD-versions of Twilight Princess and The Wind Waker and that means that Skyward Sword HD is my second 3D Zelda in a decade. This is probably also the reason why I look at this HD-game with an entire new set of eyes.

    Reviews tend to be a descriptive analysis about a sequence of events in a game, but rarely a review describes the emotional experience a gamer is going through and that's why I want to focus on this aspect of gaming. After all, it's the game experience that is mostly valued by a gamer when playing a game. And the most defining aspect of a Zelda game is without a doubt its dungeons. These places test your wits and combat abilities in the most imaginative way possible. Certainly in Skyward Sword that has some of the best designed dungeons in the entire series.

    Ten years ago my opinion about the dungeons in Skyward Sword was mixed. Although I really like the design I was a bit disappointed with how easy some of the dungeons were. This is the era of the Wii we're talking about where the Super Guide was the norm and Nintendo tried to be as casual friendly as possible. Although the difficulty grade of the dungeons in Skyward Sword pales in comparison with Ocarina of Time or Twilight Princess it more than makes up for it with brilliantly designed dungeons. Some dungeons are designed with a big central room in mind where the puzzle is to go through all the smaller rooms in order to to activate a switch – or something else – in the big central room. Gone are the days with block puzzles and new puzzle elements are introduced with new weapons like the Beetle.

    The Beetle is a flying device that does some classic Zelda stuff such as activating switches, but also enables the capability to explore a room by flying through it. Later the Beetle is upgraded so it can carry bombs. Ideal for blowing up enemies or creating new paths by blowing up statues and other things. A decade ago Skyward Sword was criticized for keeping the same formularic design of the Zelda series, but it's in fact one of the most refreshing experiences in the series up until Breath of the Wild destroyed all conventions and re-established the series as an open world game.

    The design of the dungeons is complemented with a really wonderful art style that gives the game an unparalleled atmosphere in the dungeons. Ten years ago this game was described as a watercolour painting, but this was also done in order to mask the limitations of the Wii. With upscaled textures in HD and a very fluid sixty frames per second the HD-version of Skyward Sword finally gets the graphical style it truly deserves. Seeing the vibrant colours in the Earth Temple in a fluid motion is a joy for the eyes. The HD-version is – even more so than the original – a painting that comes to life.

    The most fun I had in the game was in the Laynaru Desert with the help of the time crystals. In a limited radius of these crystals objects and creatures come to life in an otherwise dead environment. The creative application of these time crystals result in some of the best puzzles and moments of the entire game. Some of the most challenging puzzles in the Zelda series are related to switching to past and current time in the Sandship. And did I also say there's some fun to be had with some mine carts?

    A special mention is also reserved for the last dungeon, Skyview. This is literally a jigsaw puzzle where rooms have to be connected in a maze-like structure. Each room is in old Zelda fashion themed after a certain area of the game and the difficulty grade is slightly increased. One or two rooms can be even called challenging, but seasoned Zelda veterans will find Skyward Sword too easy. I share that opinion, but it doesn't impact my enjoyment of the game for a bit. As you have read the last couple of paragraphs: I liked the dungeons, a lot!

    Then there are the small 'quality of life' improvements that have a considerable impact on the game. Plenty of people have already discussed this so I won't spend too much time on this. I can only say it makes the game a much more fluid experience making Skyward Sword HD the definitive edition of this game.

    For my conclusion I would like to come back to the statement of valuing game experience. As flawed as Skyward Sword is I really enjoyed my time with the game. Eighty to eighty-five percent of my time in Grooseland was a wonderful experience where I enjoyed the brilliant design of the dungeons and great atmosphere. The end of the game is a bit of a letdown with a series of fetch quests, but gets a quality boost at the very end with a fun final dungeon and the most moving story of the franchise.    … Expand
  65. Asdrubbale
    Jul 25, 2021
    8
    It wasn't perfect in 2011 and, of course, it still isn't. The big problem remains the control system. In the most agitated moments it is not possible to do exactly what you want, in other situations, to meet the particular use of the sword, the enemies use patterns that ruin the atmosphere of the fight. Let's talk about the positives: the art direction is wonderful, the music is amazing,It wasn't perfect in 2011 and, of course, it still isn't. The big problem remains the control system. In the most agitated moments it is not possible to do exactly what you want, in other situations, to meet the particular use of the sword, the enemies use patterns that ruin the atmosphere of the fight. Let's talk about the positives: the art direction is wonderful, the music is amazing, the dungeons are inspired and the story finally gives roots to the legend of Zelda. If you are a fan of the saga it is a "must-play". If you're not, it still remains a very good game but you can safely avoid playing it.… Expand
  66. 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
  67. 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.
  68. ason313
    May 10, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A really great Zelda game stuck behind some awful controls. Improved from the Wii version but still very clunky. You get kinda used to it but you definitely will have Link looking really goofy whiffing your sword or whip around breaking immersion at best and getting killed at worst. The dungeons, story, and aesthetic are all on point for Ocarina of Time era fans but still hard to straight recommend because the controls are a barrier.… Expand
  69. 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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  70. CavemanCossy
    Jul 29, 2021
    8
    Skyward Sword is the final entry in the 3D overworld-to-dungeon exploration Zelda games, before Breath of the Wild truly shook up the formula. If you've played previous entries like Twilight Princess, Wind Waker, or Ocarina of Time, then you know what to expect already. Follow the plot in the overworld while doing some side-quests here and there, go to a dungeon, get an item in thatSkyward Sword is the final entry in the 3D overworld-to-dungeon exploration Zelda games, before Breath of the Wild truly shook up the formula. If you've played previous entries like Twilight Princess, Wind Waker, or Ocarina of Time, then you know what to expect already. Follow the plot in the overworld while doing some side-quests here and there, go to a dungeon, get an item in that dungeon which lets you clear it, culminating in a boss battle. Then, follow the plot again to go to the next dungeon, rinse and repeat. Usually said item from the dungeon also lets you find new paths in the overworld, which is how the game controls player progress and ensures that they follow a set path with minimal freedom to explore. Now this may sound repetitive, and to a certain extent it is, but for the most part it works perfectly fine. The game may not be incredibly original, but it is still engaging and keeps you entertained for the entirety.

    This is due to the story, the environments, improved gameplay, and in particular the sound. The relationship between Link and Zelda feels believable, as they struggle throughout the game to balance their responsibility of saving the land with expressing their implied mutual feelings towards each other. The land is colorful and bright, with the improved framerate and performance of the HD version greatly favoring it. The dungeon design for the most part is incredible and gets better as you progress through more complicated mazes. The graphics do look a bit dated though, but don't detract from the overall art direction. The music in particular still is one of the best soundtracks in the Zelda series, and arguably one of the best orchestral soundtracks in video games in general.

    Furthermore, the HD version introduces gameplay improvements over the Wii version. Most notably is the option to use buttons without any motion controls; moving the right stick draws and points your sword, flicking the right stick slashes in that path, and clicking the left stick lets you use your shield and bash enemies. It does take a bit to get used to, but luckily the game has a practice area at the beginning, and it's a lot more reliable than the motion controls the Wii game had. For what it's worth, the motion controls have also been improved, courtesy of being able to reset the more reliably gyro in the joy-cons with a simple tap of the Y button. This is particularly notable in the sky where you fly on your Loftwing, which was very clunky in the Wii version and is much smoother in the HD version.

    There are a lot of other smaller quality of life improvements too. The beginning of the game was infamously known to be slow, and although it still drags out, it is nice to have the option to fast-forward dialogue and skip cutscenes. In particular all the tutorials and advice notes from Fi (your sword familiar) are completely optional, which greatly saves time when doing a new playthrough in the games higher difficulty. The game now autosaves which means you don't have to constantly hunt bird statues, the only way to save in the original game. All these little things add up to the overall experience and make the game much more fun than the Wii version. One small unfortunate note though, the biggest quality of life improvement is locked behind an amiibo; the one that lets you fly to the skies from any part of the surface that isn't a dungeon. You can do it, but you need to own the Loftwing & Zelda amiibo to do so.

    By the time the original Wii version of Skyward Sword was released, the Zelda overworld-to-dungeon formula was already tried and tested, and it was starting to get stale by this game. Regardless, this is very much so a game worth playing at least once, specially if you have not played or finished the original. It's classic Zelda action, it's fun, and it will keep you entertained for the ~30 hours of gameplay you will find.    … Expand
  71. 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
  72. Kaprawiec
    Apr 23, 2022
    4
    Pros + Graphics are nice,
    + better story than in BOTW,
    + atmosphere of fairy tale... Consulting - ...which is very childish - story still suck - controls are really bad, doesnt master if you try motion controls or pro controller, - puzzles at times are annoying, I got stuck a lot, - combat, - swinging on ropes made me fall into pits because of bad movement design, - got reaaaally boring    Pros + Graphics are nice,
    + better story than in BOTW,
    + atmosphere of fairy tale...
    Consulting
    - ...which is very childish
    - story still suck
    - controls are really bad, doesnt master if you try motion controls or pro controller,
    - puzzles at times are annoying, I got stuck a lot,
    - combat,
    - swinging on ropes made me fall into pits because of bad movement design,
    - got reaaaally boring after 5 hours.
    Overall I dont recommend it to well anyone, It has old Tomb Raider vibe to it but controls destroy all fun I could had with this title, dont know what critics see in this one.    … Expand
  73. di_sanchezs
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    Excelente
    Una mejora correcta respecto al de wii. Podria si haber sido mas economico
  74. jocariba
    Sep 2, 2021
    8
    No lo jugué el de WII, no puedo comparar pero realmente es un muy buen juego, el Zelda con más cinemáticas e historia explícita, increíbles templos con muy buenas dinámicas, el control por movimiento no me gusto nada, pierdes precisión y la jugabilidad no es buena, sobre todo es frustrante a la hora de nadar o ir en el ave, afortunadamente tiene controles clásicos que funcionan bien, laNo lo jugué el de WII, no puedo comparar pero realmente es un muy buen juego, el Zelda con más cinemáticas e historia explícita, increíbles templos con muy buenas dinámicas, el control por movimiento no me gusto nada, pierdes precisión y la jugabilidad no es buena, sobre todo es frustrante a la hora de nadar o ir en el ave, afortunadamente tiene controles clásicos que funcionan bien, la calidad gráfica, el sonido y los 60fps excelente, algo malo es que al final lo alargan innecesariamente.… Expand
  75. LudwigBeethoven
    Jul 25, 2021
    8
    One thing is for sure. This is more of a Zelda game than BOTW will ever be. Its rough around the edges, but the dungeons are some of the best in the entire series, which makes it worth playing.
  76. Aluk
    Feb 8, 2022
    8
    Excellent game, a good remaster of the game and some new classic controls that are very well done.

    Excelente juego, una buena remasterización del juego y unos nuevos controles clásicos que están muy bien hechos.
  77. 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..
  78. 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
  79. 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
  80. 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
  81. swerzylicious
    Jan 11, 2022
    8
    Все хорошее, что было в игре, испорчено водным уровнем с неудобным управлением, где нужно собирать всякую фигню. И финальным боссом, который как бы говорит «ты старался зря, вся твоя прокачка меча ничего не значит, ты просто червь».Все хорошее, что было в игре, испорчено водным уровнем с неудобным управлением, где нужно собирать всякую фигню. И финальным боссом, который как бы говорит «ты старался зря, вся твоя прокачка меча ничего не значит, ты просто червь».
  82. Speedie
    Feb 13, 2023
    8
    Skyward Sword was a really intense entry in the Legend of Zelda franchise. Coming off of the darker, more intense Twilight Princess, Nintendo found a really great balance between that dark tone and triumphant hero feeling. There are so many hints to the idea of a future open world Zelda in this game, and its great to see where that all began. The biggest hinderance this game has is itsSkyward Sword was a really intense entry in the Legend of Zelda franchise. Coming off of the darker, more intense Twilight Princess, Nintendo found a really great balance between that dark tone and triumphant hero feeling. There are so many hints to the idea of a future open world Zelda in this game, and its great to see where that all began. The biggest hinderance this game has is its controls. Just like the Wii, the Switch motion controls sometimes made you feel awesome, and sometimes made you very frustrated. Its a give and take, but the bad is sadly just as memorable as the good. Overall though, a great story with visual upgrades, memorable music, and a very important piece in the timeline for Legend of Zelda fans.… Expand
  83. 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
  84. SirPunk
    May 9, 2022
    8
    Never played Skyward Sword before this port and I like it. As someone that has become a big Zelda fan in recent years I love being able to play the games I have missed. I would love to see more Zelda ports. I know more ports but for some of us, it's the only way we can play them.
  85. dampeSOUL
    Aug 4, 2021
    8
    Zelda skyward sword es un juego que no lo jugue en su día y debo de decir que lo he disfrutando bastante. Gráficamente cumple el estilo acuarela le sienta de fábula, aunque hay algunas texturas que chirrian. Referente a los puzzles me ha encantado (algunas veces me atasque y la solución era tan evidente que tras resolverlo me di pena de mi mismo) en cuestión de jefes esta bastante bien,Zelda skyward sword es un juego que no lo jugue en su día y debo de decir que lo he disfrutando bastante. Gráficamente cumple el estilo acuarela le sienta de fábula, aunque hay algunas texturas que chirrian. Referente a los puzzles me ha encantado (algunas veces me atasque y la solución era tan evidente que tras resolverlo me di pena de mi mismo) en cuestión de jefes esta bastante bien, aunque hay uno en especial que se me hizo pesado. En tema de control por movimientos cumple aunque debo de decir que en algún jefe me fallaba en intentar hacer cierto movimiento. Banda sonora de 10. Aunque no es mi Zelda favorito, Muy recomendable.… Expand
  86. 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
  87. 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.
  88. 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.
  89. 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
  90. 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
  91. obzhora69
    Aug 3, 2022
    3
    Boss battles shouldn't be torture, its pure bad game design. Selling this for 60 is another sin by nintendo. Wont buy anything like that from nintendo from now on
  92. 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
  93. 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.
  94. alxs621
    Oct 28, 2022
    8
    It still may not reach the absolute highs of The Wind Waker, Twilight Princess or Breath of the Wild, but by simply enabling normal controls and reducing the amount of gameplay interruptions this version of the game has elevated Skyward Sword and allowed the good design choices beneath the hood to shine through.
  95. irai16
    Apr 9, 2022
    8
    Great game! If I could I would give it an 8.5 as I really liked it but not nearly as much as other titles in the series like Breath of the Wild. The dungeons, story, and characters are top notch, and I also really enjoyed the motion control combat. Yes, it can be linear and repetitive at times, but overall, this is a game worth playing for any Zelda fan.
  96. Inuyasha1
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    비록 리마스터지만 내가 상상하는 모든 것을 할수있는 게임. 아마 리마스터가 아니었으면 2021년 올해 최다 고티는 따놓은 당상이었는데
  97. DMB1985
    Aug 30, 2021
    8
    Whilst not one of the best Zelda games, 10 years on Skyward Sword is still a highly enjoyable and satisfying entry into the franchise. Whilst this port isn't without it's issues, it still does the original justice.

    For those that haven't played SS before, the game features some of the most fun and creative dungeons in the history of the franchise. The Sandship requires you to manipulate    Whilst not one of the best Zelda games, 10 years on Skyward Sword is still a highly enjoyable and satisfying entry into the franchise. Whilst this port isn't without it's issues, it still does the original justice.

    For those that haven't played SS before, the game features some of the most fun and creative dungeons in the history of the franchise. The Sandship requires you to manipulate time to solve the puzzles whilst in Sky Keep you will constantly have to rearrange the layout of the dungeon to progress. SS also see's an imaginative array of weapons such as Mogma Mitt's which allow you to dig and eventually burrow underground and the Dust Bellows which allows link to clear sand and move certain objects. Many of the items are also upgradable enabling you to either improve one of it's traits such as the strength. This was one of my favourite additions to the game and I was disappointed that the feature wasn't carried over to BOTW. Outside of the main story there isn't as much to do as other Zelda titles but there are still enough side quests to keep you occupied and help give a run time of around 50 hours.

    Those that played this on the Wii will be glad to see that there are plenty of quality of life improvements. The most notable is the ability to choose between motion controls or standard controls. Personally I think the standard controls are a welcome improvement over the motion controls but they still do have some issues. The sword is mapped to the R stick due to the game originally being designed around motion controls but it can still be a little bit fiddly at times. On top of this improvement it is now possible to speed-up text and skip cut scenes, certain sections have been streamlined, an auto-save feature has been introduced as well as removing the repeated text every time you pick up an item. Best of all though is the ability to reduce the interference from Fi.

    The biggest issue is that it is clear that more could have been done to make the game look better. Whilst largely thanks to the art-style, SS is still a decent looking game, I really don't see why Nintendo couldn't have put more effort into making SS looks like a game released in 2021 rather than just give it a minor polish.

    All in all, SS is a very good game and if you have never played SS before or, like myself, are a massive Zelda fan then I would recommend this in spite of it's controversial price point. Otherwise you would probably be best waiting for a price drop.    … Expand
  98. Coolpen6
    Oct 17, 2021
    2
    The awful controls and very slow opening killed the experience for me the button controls are not really used all that well and the first few hours are a complete bore with tons of tedious fetch quests and backtracking
  99. 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
  100. Juananrey
    Aug 3, 2021
    8
    Hay mucho hate aquí la verdad.

    El juego está bastante bien, la parte del desierto es genial en cualquiera de las veces; otras si es cierto que pueden ser repetitivas. Los gráficos son chulos, y el mecanismo de farmeo es agradable. Lo único cuestionable son los controles. Muy regulares, y la razón por la que no le doy más nota La historia es normalita, es un Zelda raro, semilla del BOTW    Hay mucho hate aquí la verdad.

    El juego está bastante bien, la parte del desierto es genial en cualquiera de las veces; otras si es cierto que pueden ser repetitivas. Los gráficos son chulos, y el mecanismo de farmeo es agradable.

    Lo único cuestionable son los controles. Muy regulares, y la razón por la que no le doy más nota

    La historia es normalita, es un Zelda raro, semilla del BOTW seguramente, pero con ideas frescas.

    Pero la esencia Zelda se mantiene, y sigue siendo un juego recomendable 100%    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 106 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 106
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 106
  3. Negative: 1 out of 106
  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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