The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

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  1. Doodahday66
    Jun 9, 2014
    8
    Its a cool game...just too slow and linear...too much fetch questing between dungeons...but other than that pretty good.
    Motion controls are great, unlike the general consensus that they're crap because the E3 demo screwed up...
  2. YellowMan64
    Sep 18, 2013
    9
    The motion controls work, the story is good, and the dungeons are good. The sky could have had more things to do in it, and some of the islands should have been in Skyloft (The pumpkin area and the Bamboo cutting mini game) and Fi could have been less annoying. She also could have had more personality.
  3. LHy
    Sep 28, 2013
    9
    Epic, fun, entertaining, challenging, this game is the complete package, you will get your money's worth. The soundtrack takes you back to old Zelda, its a real nice feeling.
  4. clawshot2
    Oct 1, 2013
    10
    not only the best zelda game ever but the greatest game ever. this game is perfect in everyway. it has the best graphics on the wii and the art style is beautiful. a must have for anyone who owns a wii.
  5. Pedzz94
    Oct 11, 2013
    9
    The games feel, graphics and design is just beautiful to play it feels so fresh and vibrant as if it where a HD game. Such a relaxing feeling i have when walking in skyloft. The soundtrack throughout the whole game is just amazing leading me to go watch a live orchestra of Zelda. Great game to the series hope to see other unique Zelda games in the future.
  6. Pad_Lock
    Oct 15, 2013
    10
    Definitely my favorite game of all time. Probably the best example of the Wii's motion controls (It sometimes didn't work when I was randomly thrashing my remote around). The storyline, music and art style were all brilliant (I never thought I would see something as beautiful in a game as the scene which had Zelda's Lullaby playing in background). This was the game that showed me whatDefinitely my favorite game of all time. Probably the best example of the Wii's motion controls (It sometimes didn't work when I was randomly thrashing my remote around). The storyline, music and art style were all brilliant (I never thought I would see something as beautiful in a game as the scene which had Zelda's Lullaby playing in background). This was the game that showed me what video games can do and heavily increased my interest in video games. If you have a Wii or a Wii U, you have to play this game, if not, buy one.… Expand
  7. elitefour
    Nov 29, 2013
    10
    Este juego es una obra maestra
    la jugabilidad no solo es adictiva sino que supo usar muy bien el control de wii
    la historia es fenomenal,quizas sea un poco lineal pero realmente es completamente profunda
    saber como se origino todo,la trifuerza,la espada maestra,el reino de hyrule
    ESTE JUEGO ES EPICO
  8. RedLink
    Oct 22, 2013
    10
    This game deserves a 10. Anyone who says it sucks is basically an idiot who can't handle simple wiimotion controls or just a no life who hates on Nintendo. The story is the best of the Zelda series, the soundtrack is amazing as usual, the controls are PERFECT and nothing is wrong with them, the temples are original and new, the characters each have their own special personalities and theThis game deserves a 10. Anyone who says it sucks is basically an idiot who can't handle simple wiimotion controls or just a no life who hates on Nintendo. The story is the best of the Zelda series, the soundtrack is amazing as usual, the controls are PERFECT and nothing is wrong with them, the temples are original and new, the characters each have their own special personalities and the overall feel of the game is amazing. Get this game and don't listen to these horrible reviews. Totally worth buying.… Expand
  9. JudgeMathew
    Nov 3, 2013
    10
    Hell, it's not perfect, but it's definitely one of the greatest games I have ever played. The motion controls may be seen as a gimmick, though they are done quite well, despite the odd mishap which may lead to a death. Explaining the origins of the Zelda franchise, Skyward Sword does quite a good job, and doesn't do the typical Zelda formula this time around. Visually it can be hit or missHell, it's not perfect, but it's definitely one of the greatest games I have ever played. The motion controls may be seen as a gimmick, though they are done quite well, despite the odd mishap which may lead to a death. Explaining the origins of the Zelda franchise, Skyward Sword does quite a good job, and doesn't do the typical Zelda formula this time around. Visually it can be hit or miss depending on your opinion in relation to cell-shading. If you can handle motion controls, Skyward Sword is a title you could really enjoy.… Expand
  10. PastorHagbart
    Nov 22, 2013
    10
    Such a beautiful game. one of the best games i've ever played. The orchestra music, the story, the art. they all match. this is a must own for everybody! 10/10
  11. Zebuala
    Nov 17, 2013
    10
    This is by far my favourite entry in the Zelda series. The story is epic and makes you feel like you are part of the game rather than playing as a character in the game. The art style is beautiful, a cross between the realistic style of Twilight Princess and the Toon style of Wind Waker, making its own unique art style in which the surroundings can make you feel emotions, not onlyThis is by far my favourite entry in the Zelda series. The story is epic and makes you feel like you are part of the game rather than playing as a character in the game. The art style is beautiful, a cross between the realistic style of Twilight Princess and the Toon style of Wind Waker, making its own unique art style in which the surroundings can make you feel emotions, not only happiness, but also when it comes to it genuine fear. However, the game has some flaws. You can not explore any part of the world other than Skyloft at night and there is no Daylight Cycle as a result of this. Also the three regions feel disconnected from each other and the sky feels very empty and lonesome. Apart from this, this is one of the best titles in the series and although the story and gameplay feel a bit more guided than other entries it is a fantastic game which marks a turning point in the Zelda series and shows that Nintendo are not afraid to stray from tradition and this will help to keep the Zelda franchise as good as it is today.… Expand
  12. rhaynes7
    Nov 23, 2013
    8
    Nintendo tried something new with Zelda, and sometimes it worked out great, but other times, it came out a little clunky.

    The Wii Motion Plus finally allows for the 1:1 motion play that everyone's being dying for, and when it works, it's great fun swinging your sword, rolling bombs, directing the beetle, and shooting arrows, but all too often, you must recalibrate the Wii Motion Plus    Nintendo tried something new with Zelda, and sometimes it worked out great, but other times, it came out a little clunky.

    The Wii Motion Plus finally allows for the 1:1 motion play that everyone's being dying for, and when it works, it's great fun swinging your sword, rolling bombs, directing the beetle, and shooting arrows, but all too often, you must recalibrate the Wii Motion Plus back again and again. This breaks the ethereal experience of the game. Flying high through the clouds, diving into the unknown and conquering the challenges you face.

    The game's design is as many critics have noted, like watercolors. I especially loved the desert and forest regions of the game and the way water shimmered. I didn't really enjoy the near-sightedness of the game though. I can understand why, but there's a reason why I wear contacts.

    Furthermore, using Fi as a tracker for treasures and goodies, feels like a cheap cut around for exploration. Still, it's a great game, and hopefully, Nintendo can take the lessons and move forward on the Wii U.    … Expand
  13. TheAussieNerd
    Dec 11, 2013
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. WARNING: OPINIONS INBOUND!!!!!
    I feel that The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, is a game that is underrated by the community, but I can see where they're coming from, I admit that Fi got on my nerves at points, I admit that the game held my hand a little too much throughout, etc. etc. But, I still felt that I went on a grand adventure. First off, the art style, I think that, for the Wii, this game is gorgeous, though there are some little issues, such as the 2D leaves in the Faron Woods, and some low-quality textures here and there, but with those issues aside, this game looks great, the art style is rich and full of colour, I feel that it gives the game personality that some Zelda games lack, now on to something that equates to little more that a nice visual touch; The facial animations on the characters. These facial animations give the characters far more personality than most Zelda games give them, I have not seen Link have so much personality since Majora's Mask...
    Without spoiling too much, the story is coherent enough for it to work, but it is unbelievably simple, even though the typical "Princess is Kidnapped" storyline doesn't kick in until near the end game, it still is something that is far too overdone.
    Now on to the most important aspect of the game; The gameplay, the gameplay is great, but not everything that Nintendo promised (Lesson learnt; Don't raise your expectations). Ground movement works fine, if a bit clunky at points, the flight, on the other hand... I don't know if my WiiMote Plus was misaligned, but I found the Loftwing insanely difficult to control, diving when I was pinting directly at the screen, turning to the left when I was tilting to the right, the boost makes it insanely hard to steer etc. In short, flawed, almost to the point where I would consider it broken. Skydiving is clunky, I don't see why Nintendo would push motion controls so far into our faces that our skulls burst out through the back of our heads, when they are rarely good, having to tilt the WiiMote to shift your weight when skydiving does not work as well as one would expect, the first skydiving mission was a pain because of this. Every item in this game uses the Wii's motion controls in one way or another, some better than others, but they are all fairly solid. Swordplay and general combat are easily the most polished parts of this game,in previous titles, all you had to do was walk up to an enemy and hit it before it hit you, in Skyward Sword, most enemies have a way of defending themselves, turning %75 of enemy encounters into short little puzzles, though this can get repetitive.
    In short, this is not my favourite Zelda game, but it is a close second, being beaten out by Twilight Princess, but that is for another time.
    Gamers, critics and other users of the internet, I bid you farewell.
    (P.S. I do not agree with rating systems, I am only giving this game a rating because Metacritic won't let me leave this review unless I give it a review, I feel rating systems are generally useless, and I feel that the text I have put before you will be sufficient, unless you are an illiterate cretin, in which case: GAME GOOD, GET GAME, GOOD TIME)    … Expand
  14. GiPicchiotti
    Dec 16, 2013
    10
    The Legend of Zelda games are almost always controversial. Same does Skyward Sword. Opnions are divided. So I'm here to show mine.

    First of all, let me talk about the controls. They are just awesome, immersive and create a lot of possibilites. But they aren't flawless. It's stressfull the number of times the control fails when trying to do a Skyward Strike and some normal strikes also    The Legend of Zelda games are almost always controversial. Same does Skyward Sword. Opnions are divided. So I'm here to show mine.

    First of all, let me talk about the controls. They are just awesome, immersive and create a lot of possibilites. But they aren't flawless. It's stressfull the number of times the control fails when trying to do a Skyward Strike and some normal strikes also are performed in a different direction than they are supposed. But the second happens only a few times. So, for this individual section, I give a 9/10. because even with the flaws, the control scheme adds TOO MUCH for the overall experience.

    Now, the graphics: Innovative, just awesome, fit perfectly the gameplay and control schemes and the wii capacities. Skyloft is gorgeous, Zelda is cute and characters are very expressive. 10/10.

    The music is awesome, nice to who likes to "trip" while playing, the song from Isle of Songs and Fi's theme, when played at it's original environment, just really move with your mental state. 10/10.

    Gameplay: The dungeons are incredible and open areas look like biggest dungeons. The flow of the game is awesome, and it has some "different" parts to break the repetition. The upgrade system with treasure and bugs near doubled the experience. It have some sidequests, but it lacks a lot on exploration. 9,5/10.

    Story: Beautiful, made me cry. Full of details and deep charachters. 10/10

    Overall 10/10. Awesome, one of the best games on the series. I preffer a darker atmosphere on a Zelda game, and I like the exploration of game's like ALTTP (which is the best game on the series, and the best game I ever played so far), but this games brings SO MUCH in gameplay, music, graphics and story, that combined they make the greatest experience I ever had in a post SNES console. The second greatest game I EVER played.    … Expand
  15. guitarguy001
    Aug 20, 2014
    10
    Many people out there loathe this game, i however love it. This is a game that pretty much splits into two sides, you hate it or you love it. The 3D Zelda's suffer the fact that they have to be compared to Ocarina if they manage to be good Zelda games, which i find highly unfair.

    Skyward Sword has a really good story that explains the origins of Link, Zelda and Ganondorf and has    Many people out there loathe this game, i however love it. This is a game that pretty much splits into two sides, you hate it or you love it. The 3D Zelda's suffer the fact that they have to be compared to Ocarina if they manage to be good Zelda games, which i find highly unfair.

    Skyward Sword has a really good story that explains the origins of Link, Zelda and Ganondorf and has probably one of the best ensemble of characters in a Zelda game. The game also has the most like-able Zelda in a Zelda game since probably Wind Waker. You ACTUALLY care if you save Zelda this time and that is a huge plus considering the series is called The Legend of ZELDA. Ghirahim is an awesome villain. His eccentric movements and attitude make him very fun to watch and when he has to fight, he can fight. Groose is actually a very good supporting character as he grows and becomes more mature as the game goes on. Fi is one of the worst sidekicks Link has had, but she is a very good character when it comes to story.

    The gameplay is Motion-Control Zelda. The controls work great. It isn't perfect, but it never seemed to interrupt my experience with game. The dungeons are extremely well done and designed (The Sandship is one of the best dungeons in a Zelda game) and the bosses are awesome (Koloktos). The visuals are beautiful and the soundtrack is excellent.

    The game however suffers when it comes to exploration and even though you can go wherever you want, there is nothing worth finding and the landmarks you go to are very small. The Sky is big and large, but you have to go down to land to make it worth exploring by finding certain blocks. Some of the fetch quests are very annoying and makes certain levels drag out far more then one would think. The Imprisoned really could have been shortened down to 2 fights instead of 3.

    Skyward Sword is an amazing game and one that gets a lot of hate for no reason. If you have a Wii, there is no reason not to pick this up as it's worth every penny. It's shortcomings are very minute in comparison to the rest of the game and it's something you definitely should have in your library. It is one of the those games you need to play for yourself to see if you love or hate the game.    … Expand
  16. Bradncam
    Jan 21, 2014
    8
    Wow. what a game. i wont give any spoilers but this was a Zelda game i truly enjoyed for the most part. Emphasis on the most part. With a pretty good story line and a heartfelt relationship, Skyward Sword is dominant to the 2006 release Twilight Princess. However, SS weak points are its controls. Now, the controls aren't awful, but they take along time to get use to. Now,imagine if youWow. what a game. i wont give any spoilers but this was a Zelda game i truly enjoyed for the most part. Emphasis on the most part. With a pretty good story line and a heartfelt relationship, Skyward Sword is dominant to the 2006 release Twilight Princess. However, SS weak points are its controls. Now, the controls aren't awful, but they take along time to get use to. Now,imagine if you were a programmer and instead of motion controls, you just had one button to attack. Now, imagine the button was pressed, and it only worked 19 out 20 times. That's completely unacceptable, and that's how the controls feel in Skyward Sword. They work most of the time, which is probably why the game starts you out with 6 hearts and not the classic 3 hearts. Also, another weak point is your companion in the game, Fi. She is very robotic and has no emotion whatsoever. Midna was an excellent companion with great lines, facial expressions, and overall deliverance. Fi is just there and doesn't impact the story that much. Overall, great game with some nuisances. If you want the game, buy it. Also, the game usually comes with a symphonic CD of remixes and medleys of the series.… Expand
  17. BROFco
    Mar 3, 2014
    10
    arguably the greatest Zelda game. It has some uniqueness against the other Zelda's which makes for some promising gameplay. You get a giant bird which you fly on which is insanely fun, and you have motion controls which your Wii remote works as your sword perfectly, I mean if you make a circle with your Wii remote Link's sword will do the same and so combat actually feels realistic. Thearguably the greatest Zelda game. It has some uniqueness against the other Zelda's which makes for some promising gameplay. You get a giant bird which you fly on which is insanely fun, and you have motion controls which your Wii remote works as your sword perfectly, I mean if you make a circle with your Wii remote Link's sword will do the same and so combat actually feels realistic. The game is insanely long, it took me more than 60 hours to beat, making this the longest Zelda game. All around Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword is a very fun must buy.… Expand
  18. sarisa
    May 26, 2020
    10
    I've recently decided to play this game on my old Wii again. After so many years this was all fresh and new as I really didn't remember story, quests or solutions. You know what? This was the true Zelda at its peak. Really. This was best Zelda ever. This and maybe Twilight Princess depending whether you lke bigger overworld or not. And these dungeons.. they are just so cool! And bosses?I've recently decided to play this game on my old Wii again. After so many years this was all fresh and new as I really didn't remember story, quests or solutions. You know what? This was the true Zelda at its peak. Really. This was best Zelda ever. This and maybe Twilight Princess depending whether you lke bigger overworld or not. And these dungeons.. they are just so cool! And bosses? They are just terrific. Maybe little more difficult than other Zeldas, but they make up with design and gimmicks. Absolutely not comparable to modern **** like seen in BoTW. I recall recent fight with ancient automaton - I had goosebumps when I thought he is defeated and instead he suddenly stand and I had to quickly figure out how to defeat him using his giant swords. Music is awesome, story is typical Zelda (like always). Motion controls in general adds cooler reception. Thanks to this, fights with bosses are much deeper and more gimmicky. Which leaves you with "wow, that was awesome" experience. Controls might look chaotic in the beginning if you don't learn how to swing your sword, but when you do, it gives you more fun than without it. But in general you know what? My 6yo boy watching me playing this game is simply captivated. While, in contrary, when I played "Breath of The Wild" he was complaining "why I play this boring game that you only walk endlessly". Small children can easy distinguish what really is a good game and what is just marketing ****. And bribed reviewers won't change it.… Expand
  19. DrewtheDude85
    Jun 11, 2014
    10
    The fact that The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword may not be as good as Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, The Wind Waker and A Link to the Past (IMO) and yet still scores a perfect "10" from me, is a great sign of showing how amazing of a series The Legend of Zelda franchise is and Skyward Sword really does soar.

    Pros: -Amazing Atmospheres and locations, probably some of the best in the    The fact that The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword may not be as good as Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, The Wind Waker and A Link to the Past (IMO) and yet still scores a perfect "10" from me, is a great sign of showing how amazing of a series The Legend of Zelda franchise is and Skyward Sword really does soar.

    Pros:
    -Amazing Atmospheres and locations, probably some of the best in the series.
    -Nice bright and beautiful graphics. (Twilight Princess' Dark visuals were overrated anyway)
    -Cool unappreciated motion controls that give you a great feeling of using your very own sword.
    -Great story.
    -Beautiful Music.
    -Fun dungeons with creative puzzles.
    -Cool items and features.
    -Nice references and cameos of things that are from other Zelda titles.

    Cons:
    -Holds your hand too much
    -Fi is more annoying than Navi in my opinion
    -Felt Linear when compared to other Zelda games
    -A lot of forgettable characters

    Overall I loved Skyward Sword, you really should play this game because Nintendo poured their heart and soul into this game. I know that I listed a few cons here, but really if you try to ignore them then you will find this to be a fantastic game. Buy it now!    … Expand
  20. Sneaksby
    Mar 29, 2014
    10
    Sure this game is on Aging hardware, but the art style is beautiful. It's a nice distraction from all the games trying to look realistic. The puzzles are great and the boss battles introduce a new level of strategy when using the perfect motion controls. The story was wonderful and Hero Mode is truly a Challenge any Zelda Fan will like. No hearts and all the enemies doing double theSure this game is on Aging hardware, but the art style is beautiful. It's a nice distraction from all the games trying to look realistic. The puzzles are great and the boss battles introduce a new level of strategy when using the perfect motion controls. The story was wonderful and Hero Mode is truly a Challenge any Zelda Fan will like. No hearts and all the enemies doing double the damage. The music is invigorating and the items are used more frequently than pass Zelda Games. In Twilight Princess you get the spinner and only use it for one dungeon and your basically done using it for the rest of the game. In Skyward Sword, almost every dungeon requires that you use most of your items. This Game is far superior to Twilight Princess in every way. People only liked Twilight Princess because of the art style, not the game itself. Skyward Sword, Wind Waker HD, and Four Swords Adventures, are all worthy of tens for introducing new mechanics within the Zelda Series. Twilight Princess on the other hand was basically a poor version of Ocarina of Time. They took more mechanics out than added. But after playing Skyward Sword, the Sour Taste that was Twilight Princess is gone. Skyward Sword is truly the definitive Zelda and is worthy of Praise. I got a good 70 hours of the game and its well worth its asking price.… Expand
  21. adronator98
    Apr 3, 2014
    10
    This is the reason to buy a Wii. Skyward Sword not only utilizes but it masters the motion controls of the Wii using motion plus, and accompanied by a compelling and amazing story full of twists, it manages to create a completely new Zelda game, while sticking to its roots. In my opinion this game could well be the greatest Zelda game of all time, or even the greatest game of all time.
  22. midipon
    Apr 26, 2014
    8
    I really like this game but the repeated boss and silent realms stop me from being able to enjoy it all the way. I have no horror tolerance at all and the anticipation of replaying those things makes me nearly unable to go on and replay it.

    I never had problems with the control or admittedly more JRPG-like overall design that I couldn't look past. The most I can say to people looking at    I really like this game but the repeated boss and silent realms stop me from being able to enjoy it all the way. I have no horror tolerance at all and the anticipation of replaying those things makes me nearly unable to go on and replay it.

    I never had problems with the control or admittedly more JRPG-like overall design that I couldn't look past. The most I can say to people looking at this is don't expect it to be as perfect as the marketing or fanboys would have you believe.    … Expand
  23. Ranm
    Apr 28, 2014
    9
    I like the plot and characters but i really don't like the graphics or controls. This game does get frustrating sometimes. The temples are also a little to easy and short.
  24. TaraDarveaux
    Jun 5, 2014
    10
    This is probably the best game you can get for the Wii. Legend of Zelda will always be great games, but being able to actually swing that sword with your arm is one of the most satisfying feelings you will have. I had exponential amounts of fun playing this game, and I know I'll play it again in Hero Mode.
  25. Twirkkhu
    Jun 12, 2014
    10
    This game is my personal favorite from the Zelda-series. Why? The gameplay is freaking fantastic. I enjoyed the motion controls a lot, even though most of the time you just shake the remote pretty anticlimactically. And the story is amazing! Manly tears have been shed, especially in the ending. I totally recommend playing this game if you have a Wii, and if you're a die hard Zelda fan, andThis game is my personal favorite from the Zelda-series. Why? The gameplay is freaking fantastic. I enjoyed the motion controls a lot, even though most of the time you just shake the remote pretty anticlimactically. And the story is amazing! Manly tears have been shed, especially in the ending. I totally recommend playing this game if you have a Wii, and if you're a die hard Zelda fan, and don't have a Wii, go buy a Wii and play this masterpiece.… Expand
  26. tybyrd93
    Jun 19, 2014
    9
    Great game. It took me two playthroughs but I warmed up to it. I found the sidequests and overworlds underwhelming, and all the backtracking that's involved gets a little annoying. Other than that it's a solid edition to the zelda franchise
  27. 19thenn
    Jun 26, 2014
    10
    Out of the 4 zelda games I played, this one is my favorite. The game is beautiful, the puzzles were creative, there is not one dungeon in the game I hate, the combat worked nicely, the story progresses nicely and never halts like in other zelda games, and I rarely ever get stuck. Some might say the puzzles are easier and the game shoves every piece of information down your throat twice.Out of the 4 zelda games I played, this one is my favorite. The game is beautiful, the puzzles were creative, there is not one dungeon in the game I hate, the combat worked nicely, the story progresses nicely and never halts like in other zelda games, and I rarely ever get stuck. Some might say the puzzles are easier and the game shoves every piece of information down your throat twice. But let me ask you something. If you are just walking around trying to figure out what you have to do and trying every possibility, is that fun? Its not is it. Many people criticize this game for being different, but its different in a good way. It took everything that made zelda great and made it better. I give this game a 10 out of 10 and nothing, I repeat, NOTHING anybody says will change that. Unless its the new E.T. (One more thing. Let this serve as a warning, no spoilers. There is a section in the game where you go to three different places in any order to retrieve something. Don't go to the desert first. There is a bug that will stop your game from progressing.)… Expand
  28. masterlinkace
    Jul 7, 2014
    10
    Like most zelda games, this is a masterpiece. The game starts slow but packs in plenty of character progression and story, then takes you on an epic quest. With fantastic motion controls and an incredible art style, this game will suck you in and not let go until it's over.
  29. Dolmajic
    Jul 11, 2014
    9
    A really great Zelda game, it's super fun with tons of extra content. Sadly there is A LOT of backtracking. However during my first time playing it I didn't notice the backtracking. The second time I really noticed it though. The relationship between Zelda and Link is fantastic, the storytelling is great and the world is colourful bright and beautiful. However, there are a few things thatA really great Zelda game, it's super fun with tons of extra content. Sadly there is A LOT of backtracking. However during my first time playing it I didn't notice the backtracking. The second time I really noticed it though. The relationship between Zelda and Link is fantastic, the storytelling is great and the world is colourful bright and beautiful. However, there are a few things that are not very well programmed such as thw trees looking like paper. If you're looking for a very story driven Zelda title, I suggest you play this game. If you're looking for something that's a bit freer in terms of where you can go, I suggest A Link Between Worlds.… Expand
  30. kevinwalker77
    Aug 6, 2014
    9
    This game, aside from a legacy (and slightly quirky) control scheme, is an absolute perfect game from start to finish. Building on a proven formula, Skyward Sword takes previous titles like the Wind Waker and Ocarina of Time and throws in some needed new dynamics to keep it fresh. A must have.
  31. Alpod
    Aug 24, 2014
    10
    Man, this game is epic! You learn the history of the Master Sword, history of Ganon (Demise) and why Link and Zelda are appearing in every Zelda game but in different times. Anyways, the story was epic, graphics were really good (I liked Twilight Princess's and Wind Waker's crossed graphics) and I didn't have any problems with the gameplay.
  32. GamersInk
    Aug 24, 2014
    9
    Skyward Sword is a fine example of experimenting with expectations with the long-standing Zelda series and represents a wonderful experience to enjoy.

    It is important to realize that the game does use motion controls and such the control scheme should be taken into account if you desire the game or not. Score wise, the control scheme is irrelevant as long as it works. Skyward Sword    Skyward Sword is a fine example of experimenting with expectations with the long-standing Zelda series and represents a wonderful experience to enjoy.

    It is important to realize that the game does use motion controls and such the control scheme should be taken into account if you desire the game or not. Score wise, the control scheme is irrelevant as long as it works.

    Skyward Sword works well with the wii motion plus. The combat is not mindless button pressing or waiting for openings as it has been in previous Zeldas. Just as Twilight Princess and Wind Waker offered a secondary means to engage the player in battle so does Skyward Sword by turning all enemies into mini puzzles. By doing this, each encounter and enemy is different and brings a different threat. Bokoblins that have shock sticks are more dangerous to attack without caution then those with wooden sticks. Giant Moblins with steel shields cannot be aggro'd like their wooden shield brother's by breaking their shields as the steel shields cannot be broken by the sword. Though timing is not gone thought, blocking no longer is simply holding a button. It now requires timing to use successfully and without damaging your shield. By giving shields a health bar, the player must also be mindful with blocking too. By allowing the player to fully interact with their enemy instead of pressing a with openings allows for the player to feel directly connected with the combat. Also by making combat more puzzle oriented instead of simple button pressing, the combat feels much more mindful and deliberate. Now there are flaws with this system, it is very slow compared to earlier Zeldas. The player cannot get the same flashy combos as in previous games and cannot dispatch enemies so easily as before. And for fans of having very fluid combat, this more slow-paced but mindful puzzle combat might be tedious.

    Exploration is Skyward Sword's weakest aspect as the game is very linear. While you can explore within the set paths to temples and areas, their isn't much blowing up holes and finding secrets as in previous games. However, the game world does feel more cohesive in comparison unlike the very empty worlds of Wind Waker and Twilight Princess, which had very compact areas of secrets and treasures with large swaths of nothing. Both types of world and exploration has their charms but also their flaws, so if you really enjoyed the random searches in those previous games, the secrets in Skyward Sword will be a bit on the easy side for you.

    The music is beautiful as always with some nice homages hidden in some songs and the story is fabulous with some of the best character building in the series to date. Skyward Sword is undoubtedly, in my humble opinion, one of the greatest Zeldas to date. It is a wonderful game that offers a wonderful experience.    … Expand
  33. PlayGreatGame
    Sep 4, 2014
    10
    This was the first Zelda game i played in my life, and it became the best game that i have ever played. Clearing the dungeons was very interesting and fun. Ending was emotional and music was awesome. the bad thing i felt about this game was that sometimes the control doesn't go as what i expected. and it was annoying fighting with tower-like monsters and some with electric weapons. butThis was the first Zelda game i played in my life, and it became the best game that i have ever played. Clearing the dungeons was very interesting and fun. Ending was emotional and music was awesome. the bad thing i felt about this game was that sometimes the control doesn't go as what i expected. and it was annoying fighting with tower-like monsters and some with electric weapons. but overall, i spent 50 hours of unforgettable adventures, and the wii is worth its money just for this game. 10/10.… Expand
  34. Oreogamer
    Sep 6, 2014
    8
    A great game! One thing i didnt like, was the art style. I mean it was cool, but i think it wasnt good enough. That beeing said, its a really good zelda game!
  35. PAOerfulone
    Sep 11, 2014
    10
    My first 100% playthrough of the Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, was an experience I will never forget, for all the right reasons. This game is simply beautiful in just about every aspect that it's trying to do. I loved it so much that I did a 2nd 100% playthrough just a few months afterwards. #3 is right around the corner. The motion controls are the best that the Wii has to offer and itMy first 100% playthrough of the Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, was an experience I will never forget, for all the right reasons. This game is simply beautiful in just about every aspect that it's trying to do. I loved it so much that I did a 2nd 100% playthrough just a few months afterwards. #3 is right around the corner. The motion controls are the best that the Wii has to offer and it executes perfectly your WiiMotePlus movements and Link's sword movements are a perfect 1:1 relationship. The dungeons are the best that the series has to offer, everyone of them is a joy to travel trough and none of them were a chore, tedious, or down-right frustrating. (OOT: Water and Forest Temple, MM: Great Bay Temple, TP: City in the Sky) It's linear design will turn off the explorative type of player, and Fi (your partner) can get a little annoying every now and then, but those are very small negatives from what is overall a masterpiece!
    This, in my view, is the best 3D Zelda game ever made!    … Expand
  36. Steeldude
    Oct 13, 2014
    9
    The controls easily turn this game into a must-play. There is nothing more satisfying other than using the Wiimote as a real sword and fighting the enemies in this game. There are equipment upgrades as well as many sidequests, definitely a lot of content. Nevertheless, the story is quite bland, which is a shame for a Zelda games. Also, boss fights seem to be re-used way too much in thisThe controls easily turn this game into a must-play. There is nothing more satisfying other than using the Wiimote as a real sword and fighting the enemies in this game. There are equipment upgrades as well as many sidequests, definitely a lot of content. Nevertheless, the story is quite bland, which is a shame for a Zelda games. Also, boss fights seem to be re-used way too much in this game. Still, it's a game that has to be experienced by everyone.… Expand
  37. Coolcaspar
    Jan 22, 2015
    10
    Skyward sword a fantasitic game:

    I just need to say the controls in skyward sword were not bad guys they were actually very responsive and the combat was really cool cause it meant that every fight was like a chess game reacting to what the enemy did and reacting upon the action your enemy took. i reallyyyyyyyy like the combat that also made the bossfights very cool i especilly liked    Skyward sword a fantasitic game:

    I just need to say the controls in skyward sword were not bad guys they were actually very responsive and the combat was really cool cause it meant that every fight was like a chess game reacting to what the enemy did and reacting upon the action your enemy took. i reallyyyyyyyy like the combat that also made the bossfights very cool i especilly liked the giantrobot which named has escaped my head right now.

    I agree tht t took som getting use to but when you or at least when i did i truly felt that i was the great hero who was send on a questwielding the skyward sword in my hand. i know some might think that this game had no exploration which might be true i didnt really bother me cause i was so driven by chaacters cool gameplay and a fatastic story. Also i think that the way they made the game by not only focussing on dungeons but also the land sorrunding them was fantastic and made me explore a far more great area than just a dungeon.

    I also really liked the side mission which made me learn a lot more about some of the best charecters the zelda series had to offer while taking me on quest which were generally exciting and made me explore.

    The puzzels in this are also fantastic made so they're not cheap (so you ge stuck and) but stil quite interestin/demanding of the player.

    The places you wentwere also amazing and place were unique which made you feel like you were treversing great distances and added to the feeling that you were and a epic journe.

    It always felt like i was on an adventure which is what i want from a zelda game and i never felt frustrated in this game it always made me want to keep going because of all the things i ave listed. I really love this game and i get a feeling playing this game which none other can recreate. I even like this game more than ocarina of time a lot more actually, this game is truly a masterpiece.

    Ps: shooting with bow and arrow in this game is the best thing ever espesially when you snipe an enemy from a long distance :3    … Expand
  38. dugmate
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    Fantastic game. The Wiimote control aspect is intuitive and adds to the gameplay experience. Overall I found the controls fluid and responsive, just like a Zelda game should. Enemies are designed around this mechanic, each one with their own particular system, a mini-game within a game. The puzzles are engaging but not too difficult. The graphics are commendable considering the limitationsFantastic game. The Wiimote control aspect is intuitive and adds to the gameplay experience. Overall I found the controls fluid and responsive, just like a Zelda game should. Enemies are designed around this mechanic, each one with their own particular system, a mini-game within a game. The puzzles are engaging but not too difficult. The graphics are commendable considering the limitations of the Wii. Sure, the lack of anti-aliasing is fairly obvious, overall, I am willing to overlook this because everything looks so darn beautiful. More importantly, the art direction is fantastic. The sound is what you come to expect from the big N, perfect. It gets better and better with each generation. Some really nice orchestral pieces really add to the atmosphere. The story is fairly well written and serves as the linchpin for the entire series, good twist at the end too! I struggle to understand how you could rate this game a zero. I am admittedly a fanboy of the series so I am biased, but I think that it is a disservice to assign this game such a low score. I give Skyward Sword 9.6 out of 10.… Expand
  39. brendansands
    Oct 31, 2014
    10
    This was the first Zelda game I ever played. I was amazed by how fun it was. When I first got the wii, I remember playing wii sports resort fencing, and saying that I wish there was an entire game based off this mechanic. On Christmas my brother got this game and it just sat there. One day I played it and had a ton of fun. the motion controls worked fine I have no idea why people dislikeThis was the first Zelda game I ever played. I was amazed by how fun it was. When I first got the wii, I remember playing wii sports resort fencing, and saying that I wish there was an entire game based off this mechanic. On Christmas my brother got this game and it just sat there. One day I played it and had a ton of fun. the motion controls worked fine I have no idea why people dislike them. it is like no other game. Now I love the Zelda series. I have played almost every game in the series and this is still one of my favorites. A must play.… Expand
  40. KeyboredMonkey
    Nov 2, 2014
    10
    This is a Wii game everyone must have! It's amazing in every single aspect. I'm talking plot, graphics, atmosphere, bosses, and Kikwis!
    Well done Miyamoto, Nintendo!
    Oh and Warning: Be prepared for Kolotos!
  41. TheBlondeNerd
    Dec 7, 2014
    10
    Controls are awesome. Visuals and story are best in the series. Sure it's a little more linear but I think it a change for the best. Stop reading this review and go buy it, it's not very expensive on half.com or Amazon.
  42. DjChainsaw24
    Dec 27, 2014
    10
    The game is perfect. The controls are great,the story was awesome,the art style was beautiful, and everything else was great a awesome game. The one bad thing Fi but only during the first part. Still i love the game as much or more than Ocarina of Time.
  43. CaptainFalco
    Jan 11, 2015
    10
    Skyward Sword is a fantastic game, and my personal favorite in the series. The elegant and engaging control system is what makes this game my most cherished in the series. The dungeon and puzzle designs are top notch, and the boss fights are thrilling. The art style is beautiful and unique. There are some minor flaws such as the occasional control hiccup, a general lack of meatySkyward Sword is a fantastic game, and my personal favorite in the series. The elegant and engaging control system is what makes this game my most cherished in the series. The dungeon and puzzle designs are top notch, and the boss fights are thrilling. The art style is beautiful and unique. There are some minor flaws such as the occasional control hiccup, a general lack of meaty exploration (likely due to the limitations of Wii hardware), unpolished graphics in some places and some backtracking, but overall the game is a masterpiece. 11/10.… Expand
  44. Sploin
    Jan 18, 2015
    9
    I really liked the motion control this game offered. It made me feel much more immersed into the game.
    A blast game to try it out!! The story, plot are so well written. A master piece.
    I truly like it that you can upgrade your items by collecting materials that are spread out in the world. It makes me feel upgrading myself all time by upgrading.

    A master piece.
  45. Vataro
    Mar 16, 2015
    9
    Die Steuerung war zwar gewöhnungsbedürftig , auch die Grafik , aber der Soundtrack (Orchestral *.*) , die Dungeons und die Bosse + Ideen waren überragend , auch Ghirahim konnte ich etwas abgewinnen ^-^
  46. starraider
    Mar 13, 2015
    9
    To everybody who hates on this game for being linear and having motion controls really make it worth giving a 0. If you want to see what a zero looks like check out Big Rigs over the Road racing. This game is not perfect but it does so much right at the same time that it can be forgiven. First of all the motion controls for me worked 95% of the time. I don't know why some people had such aTo everybody who hates on this game for being linear and having motion controls really make it worth giving a 0. If you want to see what a zero looks like check out Big Rigs over the Road racing. This game is not perfect but it does so much right at the same time that it can be forgiven. First of all the motion controls for me worked 95% of the time. I don't know why some people had such a problem getting them to work properly. The only real flaw that this game has is the companion Fi. She is just so annoying spouting exposition and pointing out the painfully obvious. But story wise she works great… Expand
  47. DailySalesman
    Mar 22, 2015
    10
    I've never played a game with such fantastic controls and gameplay as this. Skyward Sword amazed me at every turn from its thrilling story to its shocking plot twists (does that count as a spoiler?) and its Wind Waker-esque art style. Skyward Sword takes the best from all the Zelda games (except for the three-day cycle, that is) and makes it bigger and better than ever before. The combatI've never played a game with such fantastic controls and gameplay as this. Skyward Sword amazed me at every turn from its thrilling story to its shocking plot twists (does that count as a spoiler?) and its Wind Waker-esque art style. Skyward Sword takes the best from all the Zelda games (except for the three-day cycle, that is) and makes it bigger and better than ever before. The combat is improved and the motion controls add new life to an already great franchise. Skyward Sword is one word: outstanding.… Expand
  48. Haz3theFaz3
    Apr 1, 2015
    10
    The fact that this game has a 7.9 user rating suprises me. I am not a veteran Zelda player, skyward sword was my first Zelda game, so I have no idea how it compares to other in the series. That being said, this game is amazing. The story, the characters, the pacing are all perfect, however the gameplay is where it shines the most. Using the motion controls of the Wii, skyward sword makesThe fact that this game has a 7.9 user rating suprises me. I am not a veteran Zelda player, skyward sword was my first Zelda game, so I have no idea how it compares to other in the series. That being said, this game is amazing. The story, the characters, the pacing are all perfect, however the gameplay is where it shines the most. Using the motion controls of the Wii, skyward sword makes you feel like you are actually swinging a sword, using a bow, controlling objects and many other things. This game is the best game I have ever played.… Expand
  49. weskergamer
    Dec 19, 2019
    8
    skyward sword es un genial juego de Zelda. Es un poco mas de accion y un poco mas facil. Pero eso se debe a el intento de usar lo mayor posible las opciones del WII y lo hace super bien. El juego tiene una gran historia, la mejor historia en la saga y una excelente jugabilidad
  50. CamyVero
    Jun 8, 2020
    8
    New installment of one of Nintendo's flagship series. Normally these games are compulsory to play, few games can surpass the development of 'The Legend of Zelda' and in this case we find a new iteration with the usual mechanics of the saga: exploration, puzzle solving, object recovery and third person combat.

    The game is beautiful, with a graphic finish reminiscent of a watercolor. We    New installment of one of Nintendo's flagship series. Normally these games are compulsory to play, few games can surpass the development of 'The Legend of Zelda' and in this case we find a new iteration with the usual mechanics of the saga: exploration, puzzle solving, object recovery and third person combat.

    The game is beautiful, with a graphic finish reminiscent of a watercolor. We will explore different worlds with the usual scenarios of the saga, forests, volcanoes, ice, intricate dungeons ... so far so good, a game of outstanding, but it has an important ballast from which you can not get rid ... control

    With the new idea of the Wii control, nintendo forces you to play with the motion plus features, if you don't have it by default in the wiimote you must buy it. Personally, I'm too classical a player and I think this adventure would gain a lot of ground with a controller like the ones we've had all our lives. It's a real shame that you're forced to pretend you're holding a sword or a shield in order to enjoy this great game, so the note is no greater.

    Nintendo should at least give the player a choice. Not force him to play the way the company wants him to.    … Expand
  51. EdwardG
    Oct 26, 2019
    8
    Skyward Sword is a great Zelda game - it has some really beautiful moments, a bunch of memorable dungeons and boss fights, an excellent art style and soundtrack, as well as a good story with well developed characters.

    I really liked the implementation of motion controls here, as it makes all the fights feel like little puzzles that require more thought and perhaps more skill than is    Skyward Sword is a great Zelda game - it has some really beautiful moments, a bunch of memorable dungeons and boss fights, an excellent art style and soundtrack, as well as a good story with well developed characters.

    I really liked the implementation of motion controls here, as it makes all the fights feel like little puzzles that require more thought and perhaps more skill than is normally required in combat.

    My main issue with Skyward Sword is it's pacing - too much of the game feels formulaic and almost like a chore. Its structure is too rigid at times, and the backtracking doesn't help the flow of the game. Thankfully, BOTW avoids this game's pacing issues in my eyes by doing away with the restrictive linearity that hurt Skyward Sword. So, even if it is an issue here, it's good to know that the developers went in a different direction for the next 3D Zelda.

    Despite the pacing and some filler content, there's a lot to love here. Zelda, Groose, Fi and Impa are all great characters and I was pleasantly surprised to see them go through character arcs that really fleshed them out. Ghirahim is an entertaining villain, and getting to see Demise and the beginning of the Zelda mythology is a treat. There's some really good music too, like Fi's Gratitude, Ballad of the Goddess and Ghirahim's Theme.

    Other than the motion controls, the gameplay is pretty standard fare for a Zelda game, so although Skyward Sword doesn't radically improve on the Zelda formula, it is still very fun on the whole. If you've played and enjoyed a Zelda game before, there's a good chance you'll like this one too.

    Skyward Sword is a must play for Zelda fans, and a great game overall. It has a couple of drawbacks, but they don't stop it from being a fun and memorable experience.    … Expand
  52. Kratosine
    May 18, 2023
    10
    De las mejores experiencias que tuve en la adolescencia, las mecánicas que involucran el movimiento son demasiado brillantes y bien planteadas.
  53. giannis2001
    Sep 4, 2022
    8
    Skyward Sword is a great game. Despite the controversy, I really enjoyed the gameplay with the motion controls. They were working incredibly well. As for the story, it's one of the best in the series and the first on the timeline. The world is amazing with ineresting characters,very greatly desinged dungeons and a lot of secrets to uncover. It's one of the best games on Wii for sure.
  54. LionStormito
    May 26, 2019
    10
    Belos gráficos, estilo artístico incrível,bons controles,melhor história da série, missões paralelas divertidas e eu nem vou comentar sobre a fofura dos kikwis.
  55. Mahmus
    Oct 20, 2020
    8
    While definitely a little too linear, it nonetheless gives the player a fantastic story and motion controls way more responsive that its detractor might led you to believe.
  56. Sepferod
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Отличная игра с интересной задумкой,все выглядит замечательно исходя из технических ограничений nintendo wii,жалко что нельзя играть без wii remote + из за чего пришлось ждать пока придет нужный датчик чтобы поиграть,прошел всю за 80 часов,очень понравилось,жду ремейк для nintendo switch.Отличная игра с интересной задумкой,все выглядит замечательно исходя из технических ограничений nintendo wii,жалко что нельзя играть без wii remote + из за чего пришлось ждать пока придет нужный датчик чтобы поиграть,прошел всю за 80 часов,очень понравилось,жду ремейк для nintendo switch.
  57. Dylan99199
    Apr 5, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword is an amazing game with beautiful locations and an amazing art style. Skyward Sword has an amazing story which focuses on the creation of the master sword and the origins of the Zelda series. The game is linear yet what the game gives you to explore is very excellent and colourful. The temples in this game are also top-notch with the Ancient Cistern and the Sandship considered by many to be some of the best in the series. The game has a great rivalry between Link and Giriham who is the main villain you will see throughout the game. He is a character with a great personality. The game has unique controls that are very fun once you get the hang of them. Most complaints about this game are usually focused on your partner Fi, who can be annoying yet helpful for new players. Another popular complaint is that the game is repetitive. While I won't disagree that you have to go to the same areas multiple times or fight a certain boss (the imprisoned) many times I think the game handles this well apart from the imprisoned battles which can be annoying. Each time you return to one of the three provinces you will be doing something different. For example, in the forest, you will have to first find and rescue a group of plant-like creatures before getting allowed into the temple. The next time you come back you will have to go in search of special water to heal the dragon that guards the next temple. When looking for the dragon, a new part of the forest will be unlocked, while in the same area, it will be in a waterfall instead of the woods. The final time you return to the forest you will need to search the flooded woods for tadpoles to learn part of the song needed to unlock the final temple. I understand why some people do not like the game's repetitive nature but I think it shows your progress throughout the game. One tip I will give for people struggling with the final complaint most people have is to make sure to use your wrist for the motion controls. If you overdo it and pretend it is an actual sword it will not work and you will have problems. The game is filled with amazing npcs, great villains and enemies and the world as a whole feels vibrant with all the colours and the four severely different areas. This game is one of the most unique in the series and I would give it a shot if you've never played it before or even if you have played it and didn't like it give it a 2nd shot with an open mind.

    The HD version on Switch also fixes pretty much every problem people had with the game that could've been solved without completely changing the game into something completely different. I think I'll probably come back to the Wii version to play it now and again but the HD version is a massive improvement over the original. For example, a fair criticism of the original game was the length of the tutorial. In the original, it takes 1-2 hours just to get out of the tutorial and into the first proper area but in the remaster you can make it there in 15-20 minutes if you know where to go.    … Expand
  58. MatthewDavisMed
    Sep 22, 2020
    9
    Skyward Sword might not be the best in the series compared to many others, but it's an absolutely unique entry with controls that for the most part work well. Not to mention it's one of the best looking games for the console and has one of if not the best relationship between Link and Zelda.
  59. 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
  60. Fry_Bot
    Jun 8, 2020
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is a masterpiece, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have flaws. Take a shot everytime i say "controls", "control" or "controller". The main enemy in this game is not Ghirahim or The Demise, it is the controls. This game probably has the worst controls out of any game i've ever played, they are incredibly inconsistant. I'm perfectly fine with uniqueThe Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is a masterpiece, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have flaws. Take a shot everytime i say "controls", "control" or "controller". The main enemy in this game is not Ghirahim or The Demise, it is the controls. This game probably has the worst controls out of any game i've ever played, they are incredibly inconsistant. I'm perfectly fine with unique controls, but when those unique controls don't work, i have a problem with them. Another flaw but not really a flaw, is this game probably has my least favorite graphics out of any Zelda game since the CD-i Zelda games. The reason i say it's not really a flaw is because the graphics are still great, i just don't like the way the humans look in it. The story is arguably the best out of any Zelda game ever made, it knows how to make you hate, it knows how to make you sad and it knows how to make you smile. That is all i will say about the story, because i don't want to spoil it, despite me having a lot to say about it. The dungeons in this game are great, besides the ones that use the timeshift stones, i'm not a big fan of those, they are fun to use the first few times but they get very repetitive. The dungeons have clever puzzles and great bosses, just like almost every other Zelda game. Each dungeon is incredibly different, but are all at a slightly hard difficulty. They are definetly easier than the dungeons in Link to the Past, but are still tricky... because of the controls. This game would be incredibly easy if i could control it with a regular controller, i understand that they would have to redesign a lot of the bosses and enemies but it would just be so much easier and smoother to play. Despite me saying that, about 6 and a half hours after i started playing, i got used the controls and realised that this games controls were bad to make the game more difficult, you are always doing something. Which i can praise it for, you can make any movement with the controller and it correlates with the game, which even though it is unnecessary, it is impressive. I know i seemed hard on this game because i just ranted about the controls, but i truely loved it. It is definetly not my favorite Zelda game, but without any doubt in my mind it is the best Wii game i have ever played. Everything that wasn't the controls was truely great, this game has it all. This game keeps you thinking throughout the whole game, whether it's the puzzles, bosses or just the controls, you will always be thinking. This game is a strong 10/10, when i first started it i did not like it purely because of the controls but once i got used to them i absolutely loved it. If you started this game but quit because you didn't like the controls, try it again, you will not be dissapointed. Alright now take 15 shots, if you haven't already!… Expand
  61. AShinyGiratina
    Nov 21, 2019
    9
    This is personally my favorite Zelda game in the entire series. The combat mechanics, the epicness of the plot. The character and world designs. It just all fits together so well to create a game of which I have no idea gets so much hate.
  62. rydiahighwind
    Jan 30, 2020
    9
    I'm replaying this game right now and I just remembered how amazing it is: the story, the graphics, everything. I can't give a full 10 only because the forced used of motion control can be bothersome at time and the small bits flying around can be a bit empty but it has one of my favorite ost in the whole series and I love how expressive Link is. And I may not love Zelda too much in thisI'm replaying this game right now and I just remembered how amazing it is: the story, the graphics, everything. I can't give a full 10 only because the forced used of motion control can be bothersome at time and the small bits flying around can be a bit empty but it has one of my favorite ost in the whole series and I love how expressive Link is. And I may not love Zelda too much in this game, but Groose compensates everything.… Expand
  63. eltopogarcia
    Feb 6, 2020
    8
    This game is Bittersweet. I hated it and I loved it, some of the mechanics are really cool, but some are very frustrating. This game could be the best Zelda Ever, but it could also be the worst of the lot, and yes, even worse than Tri-force Heroes. The Wii Motion-Plus was created for this game, no doubt about it. But the way some of the gimmicky controls work and sometimes kinda forcedThis game is Bittersweet. I hated it and I loved it, some of the mechanics are really cool, but some are very frustrating. This game could be the best Zelda Ever, but it could also be the worst of the lot, and yes, even worse than Tri-force Heroes. The Wii Motion-Plus was created for this game, no doubt about it. But the way some of the gimmicky controls work and sometimes kinda forced mechanics make it a chore to work through this game. And then there are the items issues. There are places where you desperately need hearts, deku nuts, or bombs and there are none to be found, even with the appropriate medal, there is also WAY TOO MUCH TO DO BETWEEN DUNGEONS, IT IS RIDICULOUS. Those portions are even larger than the dungeons themselves! One particularly enraging one was when you had to go through a whole charring, frustrating mine kart course, and battle an equally frustrating boss you had battled before. only to get: drum roll please....

    TO THE FREAKING BEGINNING OF THE KART COURSE AND THREE HEARTS, WITH NO INFORMATION AS WHERE TO FIND THE DUNGEON.

    A clue or an item like a bottle would have sufficed, or to make the kart course re-playable with time trials, or to get extra rupees, or a rare collectible (That is also a problem, every time you get a collectible formerly collected it just doesn't add to the numbers, you have to sit through a whole dialog, and an animation to tell you you have already collected this item 20 times). YOU GET NOTHING.

    But besides this, some puzzles and enemies are truly fun, To date (yes, including Breath of the Wild ) This is the most artistically ambitious Zelda game ever made. Truly a masterpiece in storytelling, puzzle mechanics, art direction and action. Just remove those frustrating bits that make it sometimes a chore of experience, and you have the best Zelda game ever. But with those bits, it goes down to the 5th place. Sorry.    … Expand
  64. Pipidezizi
    May 4, 2020
    10
    Meilleur jeu Zelda, meilleur jeu wii, meilleur jeu de sa generation, si vous n'y avez pas encore joue allez y maintenant
  65. Thunder909
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    I feel bad for Zelda Skyward Sword. everyone brushed it off as another gimmicky Wii game with dumb motion controls, and before I played it, I was one of those people, but now that I finished it for the first time, it did way more for the series than people give it credit for. it did so much so well and it's flaws boil down to changing the Zelda formula, which isn't necessarily bad, it'sI feel bad for Zelda Skyward Sword. everyone brushed it off as another gimmicky Wii game with dumb motion controls, and before I played it, I was one of those people, but now that I finished it for the first time, it did way more for the series than people give it credit for. it did so much so well and it's flaws boil down to changing the Zelda formula, which isn't necessarily bad, it's just different, and it's a good different. when people criticize it, they always bring up the broken overworld and the empty sky and the mOtIon CoNtRolS, but it has an amazing story, especially for one that's canonically the beginning of the whole series, it has some of the best dungeons in the whole series, and it has plenty of side content to keep you busy if you get bored of the main plot. Sure, the motion
    controls, while immersive, can be finicky, and the sky only has 5 or 6 noteworthy islands, but it's incredibly cleaver dungeon design and emotionally captivating story way more that make up for it.
    I give The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword an 9 out of 10. it's got it's fair share of flaws and mishaps,
    but it's an experience that every Nintendo fan should have.    … Expand
  66. Inuyasha17
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    It's like the first Zelda legend in a way.
    This story is the first of Zelda's legends.
    There are also many interesting quests.
  67. Classy
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    Out of all the zelda games it has the best vibe but otherwise it's fine. not very good or bad either.
  68. Sr_PuXiToPuiG
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    Pedazo de juego y de banda sonora. . .
  69. eeveegms
    Aug 7, 2020
    8
    Many people don´t like this game, mainly because of its controls, but apart from that it is a great game with one of the best stories a zelda game has ever had, where we can see a more detailed view of Zelda and Link friendship.
  70. theoren
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    One of the best examples of major motion controls working in a game. I have played through this game 4 times and it is my favourite game of all time. (Nostalgia is a factor in that, I'll admit)
  71. ByMarcs
    Oct 22, 2020
    9
    Un juego absolutamente excelente, que cuenta con una gran banda sonora (especialmente Ballad of the Goddess, que es increíble), unos gráficos que por la época estaban bien, una jugabilidad bastante buena (que es cierto que a veces fallaba, pero de todas formas no era algo que te hiciera abandonar el juego) i una historia que la recuerdo con nostalgia. En definitiva, no entiendo el porqueUn juego absolutamente excelente, que cuenta con una gran banda sonora (especialmente Ballad of the Goddess, que es increíble), unos gráficos que por la época estaban bien, una jugabilidad bastante buena (que es cierto que a veces fallaba, pero de todas formas no era algo que te hiciera abandonar el juego) i una historia que la recuerdo con nostalgia. En definitiva, no entiendo el porque del hate que hacen contra el juego.… Expand
  72. Zethrin
    Nov 7, 2020
    10
    Played it 5 times, great game! Basically the king of motion control games that was made 9 years ago! When are VR games gonna get good? Anyway, don't have a problem with motion controls, makes combat and interactions way more fun imo, and I think Fi is fine, people get way too strung up about her. Bosses, dungeons, and quests are very well designed, soundtrack is wonderful, there are funPlayed it 5 times, great game! Basically the king of motion control games that was made 9 years ago! When are VR games gonna get good? Anyway, don't have a problem with motion controls, makes combat and interactions way more fun imo, and I think Fi is fine, people get way too strung up about her. Bosses, dungeons, and quests are very well designed, soundtrack is wonderful, there are fun and memorable characters like Groose and Girahim, and I appreciate all the collectibles you can find. There's lots of fun things to do, and writing this in 2020, there's nothing grindy or pointless I can remember with little needless backtracking, everything was fun for me. The only thing I think SS could really use is an enemy arena like TP WW and ST, that would be so cool. Waiting for a remaster.

    Comparing to other games in the series, I enjoy the new equipment system of having to upgrade your stuff and craft potions, making them seem more earned and adding cool new abilities. Different shields and medals, and other pouch items allow for different combinations, and the Hylian Shield is truly earned, adding more variation and a sense of achievement. My favorite Zelda game, like it better than Botw and OoT even, and it shares many of the things that make Botw so great.    … Expand
  73. Jollyl
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    Game is very fun, good game, better then cyberpunk 2077 this game is extremely fun, especially koloktos.
  74. OlleApril
    Jan 3, 2021
    8
    I found Skyward Sword to be a very satisfactory Wii game, as well as one of the better Zelda games that I have enjoyed playing. The controls is, of course, the most immediately recognizable difference to past 3D Zelda games, and also the most divisive. They are very heavily reliant on the Wii MotionPlus motion controls, introduced in later Wii controllers, which means that everything fromI found Skyward Sword to be a very satisfactory Wii game, as well as one of the better Zelda games that I have enjoyed playing. The controls is, of course, the most immediately recognizable difference to past 3D Zelda games, and also the most divisive. They are very heavily reliant on the Wii MotionPlus motion controls, introduced in later Wii controllers, which means that everything from sword swings to bird flying is controlled with your very own wrists. This method of control takes some getting used to, and I would argue that it thereby contributes to the game's slow start, but ultimately, the dynamicity of motion grants a new edge to combat and traversal, previously unseen in the Zelda series. It's not perfect by any means (thrusting feels as awkward as it sounds), but I think they were right to commit to it fully, rather than have it in the backwater, like Twilight Princess.

    The game's graphics are absolutely stunning for the Wii, with impressive geometry, and a high level of polish. Even here there are imperfections, though: the mocap for the cutscenes can look unfittingly goofy, and I personally did not enjoy the paint-splatter effect that is used to mask low-poly models in the distance, but over-all, it's extremely impressive what the Zelda team managed to achieve on this lower-end console. UI design is solid, and i particularly appreciated the option of a less intrusive in-game interface, but for how good the menus were, I did not enjoy being booted to them every time I collected a material or bug in a new area. It's also probably worth to note that the in-game pointer is similarly controlled by Wii MotionPlus, which makes perfect sense, but may still throw off players used to the snappy Wii pointer in other games.

    The dungeon and world design is better than ever for the 3D Zelda series, in my opinion, with thoroughly explored mechanics, and neatly condensed areas. In contrast to many of the past games, the items gained in the game's dungeons are constantly used throughout the entire adventure, which means you'll have to get to know your entire arsenal to combat all the puzzles and foes that the game throws at you. This makes you really appreciate them more, especially with the addition of optional upgrades at the smithy in Skyloft. While on the subject of upgrades, I have to say that this game really nailed the sense of progression that many earlier titles lacked. You gather materials and bugs, buy and upgrade your gear, and increase your power at a good pace, while the challenges also get harder. Skyward Sword may be the only Zelda game where rupees, mostly, feel worth something, even trumping Breath of the Wild in this regard. There are plenty of shops and minigames to spend them at, and you have the ability to acquire a sizable wallet to store them in, so you don't have to watch a gold rupee go up in smoke.

    In the later part of the experience, you start noticing the presence of filler content. Areas and enemies are commonly reused, and you'll have to bear a few instances that add nothing except time. Luckily, most of the filler is still competently made and fun, but it is noticeable, and makes the game lose some of its steam at the end.

    The story is the usual, quite simple, affair, with the welcome addition of a few twists, and some completed character arcs. Cutscenes can drag at times, but generally add some spice and incentive to the gameplay, as well as showcase the improved expressions compared to the previous installment. The main story is supplemented with a surprisingly hefty collection of side missions, which range from tedious to well-written charmfests. Overall, the story is nothing groundbreaking, but works well for what it is, and does loads to flesh out the detailed environments that you get to explore.

    In summary, Skyward Sword excels at many points where past Zelda-titles have faltered, which goes to show the team's willingness to innovate their successful formula, but is also hindered slightly by an inconsistent pacing, and small irritations and imperfections sprinkled throughout the experience.
    I greatly enjoyed my time with Skyward Sword, and will therefore give it a rating of 8 out of 10.    … Expand
  75. RyGuy123
    Dec 30, 2020
    8
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  76. BeeSting1
    Jan 1, 2021
    8
    Water, Fire, Sand. Water, Fire, Sand. Fetch, puzzle, progress. Fetch, puzzle, progress. Over and OVER again!

    Cons: - Way too much revisiting same areas. - Same set of enemies every dungeon and in all areas with small differences - Three repetitive themes for dungeons and areas: Water, Fire, and Sand. - "Fi", the assistance throughout your journey tells you really obvious things. For    Water, Fire, Sand. Water, Fire, Sand. Fetch, puzzle, progress. Fetch, puzzle, progress. Over and OVER again!

    Cons:
    - Way too much revisiting same areas.
    - Same set of enemies every dungeon and in all areas with small differences
    - Three repetitive themes for dungeons and areas: Water, Fire, and Sand.
    - "Fi", the assistance throughout your journey tells you really obvious things. For example, everytime you have 3 hearts left, she will want to tell you that your hearts are low and you should find some. No sh**!
    - No incentive to upgrade weapons and equipment to high or max levels, because it rarely will give you extra aid. For example, upgrading your bow to the highest level is pointless because you can only use it against normal enemies. But normal enemies die with the standard bow and arrow usually, already.
    - Picking up treasure can be very annoying. Since everytime you pick up a treasure in an area, link will hold the treasure up in the air for 3 seconds, then another 5 seconds shows you your collection menu. This really breaks the pace of the game.
    - Flying around in the sky, especially far locations, can lose its charm, to the point where you just want to skip the flying and just reach the destination.
    - Very few character bonding and storyline engaging cutscenes until the last part of the game.

    Pros:
    - The relationship between link and Zelda is deeper and more interesting than previous Zelda titles.
    - Puzzles are good and distinct.
    - Motion controls has its faults, but overall it is a great addition
    - The addition of stamina for Link.
    - The game makes great use of the motion plus feature, for example, by having enemies force you to swing in a certain direction.
    - The puzzle in the final dungeon was very well thought out. In my opinion, the best dungeon in all of the Zelda series.
    - Very satisfying, well explained and lovely ending.
    - Final battle is intense which gives a nice climax to the game.    … Expand
  77. pollokiks
    Feb 11, 2021
    10
    Juego hermoso, el juego para lo que WII fue hecha, debes jugarlo sin duda, una historia hermosa y conmovedora, lloraras sin ninguna duda, JUEGUENLO SIN DUDARLO
  78. YokoHugo
    Aug 2, 2022
    9
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  79. CJKSuperCoder
    Jul 24, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is a very fun and epic game! It is the second zelda game I have played! The combat is even better than TP, which I thought was cool too. People criticize the game for being linear but I disagree. I do not know why people think being linear is a bad thing, cause it is not! I think one of the main problems people have with the game is that it reuses content. I can kinda see why. There is 3 big regiens and all of the dungeons are there except for the one temple on skyloft. In the faron regien there is a forest dungeon and water dungeon. In eldin there is a lava dungeon and another lava dungeon. In the lanayru regien there is a sand/time dungeon and a pirate ship dungeon. You can kinda peoples critizisisms of the lack of varity in dungeon themes. But the dungeons themselfs are very good. But after the six dungeons, it gets a little annoying at some parts. There is a bunch of extra stuff that you have to do after that, like finding verses of a song, doing a trial on skyloft to get a stone, then put it in the bird statue, complete the last dungeon...some of this section is great, the other stuff is annoying. I totally forgot the order of the last section because of the annoying parts. That is really my only complaint. Most of the parts in that section are either great or fine. Overall this game is so fun, with a great story, and a epic game.… Expand
  80. ElRagnarLocro
    Mar 31, 2022
    8
    Estructuralmente Zelda SS es casi igual que sus anteriores entregas en otras consolas, pero por supuesto igual de bueno. Lo que tiene diferente a los demás es su jugabilidad, debido a la naturaleza de la Wii. Si bien en líneas generales lo hace bien y aprovecha mejor que nadie el Wii Motion Plus, muchas veces los espadazos se sienten bastante imprecisos. Sin embargo la esencia no seEstructuralmente Zelda SS es casi igual que sus anteriores entregas en otras consolas, pero por supuesto igual de bueno. Lo que tiene diferente a los demás es su jugabilidad, debido a la naturaleza de la Wii. Si bien en líneas generales lo hace bien y aprovecha mejor que nadie el Wii Motion Plus, muchas veces los espadazos se sienten bastante imprecisos. Sin embargo la esencia no se pierde, la música sigue siendo buena, la historia cumple, los personajes bastante carismáticos, y el sistema de stamina da inicio a algo que se aprovecharía muy bien tiempo después en Breath of the Wild.
    Nota Final: 8.5    … Expand
  81. Pkfire
    Jun 17, 2022
    10
    Simply put, this is the best Zelda game and one of the best games of all time: the dungeons are all masterfully crafted and incredible to complete, the boss fights are epic, the orchestral soundtrack is enchanting, the art style is easy on the eyes and helps make up for the wii's lack of power, and the story is the most interesting Zelda story to date with high stakes and lovableSimply put, this is the best Zelda game and one of the best games of all time: the dungeons are all masterfully crafted and incredible to complete, the boss fights are epic, the orchestral soundtrack is enchanting, the art style is easy on the eyes and helps make up for the wii's lack of power, and the story is the most interesting Zelda story to date with high stakes and lovable characters. Play this game!… Expand
  82. joadson
    Jun 28, 2022
    10
    One of Zelda's greatest masterpieces with a captivating and gripping story, telling a story of various characters including our beloved Master Sword an amazing game no matter where, in the sky, in time, between the shadows of twilight, or even between worlds and oceans. .. The sword is always linked to the Hero's soul
  83. elsnake144
    Nov 12, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very fun to play, the motion controls are not as bad as they are made out to be, and when they act up, they are quick and easy to fix and never give me any trouble outside of a few seconds of annoyance.
    Backtracking was quite fun and I really enjoyed going back to areas I haven’t been to in a while and finding new things, which reminded me of a metroidvania (some of my favourite games are metroidvanias), and using things I remembered as odd to solve puzzles with a new item. The handholding brings it down though, In the ancient cistern, I figured out that you had to move the statue in the middle to get underground. I thought it was a really cool puzzle. Then a sign told me how to solve the puzzle.
    Overall, really fun and uses the motion controls really well to execute wonderful puzzles and level design, although the handholding brings it down, and is why it’s a 9.    … Expand
  84. Han_theReal
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    I mean it's a tloz game so i don't have to explain anything just play it...
  85. BOBtheJEFF
    Sep 28, 2022
    10
    This game is just a masterpiece. There is nothing else that needs to be said.
  86. yoda55777
    May 27, 2023
    10
    Esse jogo é incrível trilha sonora e impecavel como todos os zeldas eu adoro esse game
    As mecânicas mesmo não sendo tão boas ainda sim e utilizável não é o melhor zelda mas é um zelda muito bom
  87. DanielGG91
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    Un juego en el que añadían al 100% las funcionalidades del mando de Wii (que a mi nunca me llegaron a gustar realmente), pero se hace muy divertido el juego. Mucho más colorido y menos oscuro que el anterior.
  88. oODennisLP_YT
    Dec 1, 2022
    10
    The Story is reale nice its The best wii Game Ever The movement is reale Nice
  89. Soutien
    Dec 15, 2022
    8
    This game has Groose. No other Zelda game has Groose. Thus Groose. Need more Groose.
  90. Aool
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Everything is good. Story, battle system, dungeons, all is good. But optional mission is few. Anyway, The Legend of Zelda skyward sword is my one of best games.
  91. ZackH25
    Apr 2, 2023
    9
    Despite some flaws consisting of the game being sometimes too linear, the start of the game taking too long and fighting demise 3 times- it is still a very good game. The dungeons are all mostly great and has some amazing bosses. My favourite dungeon is the sandship dungeon. The 3 distinct areas are all quite fun to explore but the some part of the level can feel quite linear. The itemsDespite some flaws consisting of the game being sometimes too linear, the start of the game taking too long and fighting demise 3 times- it is still a very good game. The dungeons are all mostly great and has some amazing bosses. My favourite dungeon is the sandship dungeon. The 3 distinct areas are all quite fun to explore but the some part of the level can feel quite linear. The items and combat is fun as per usual but the using the Wii remote to aim does get quite frustrating. The open sky world is fun but not much stuff is to do there. Overall an excellent game with some flaws.… Expand
  92. jefreyse
    May 12, 2023
    10
    a masterpiece and I loved the controls, very intuitive, nintendo gave quality!
  93. Triblue
    May 21, 2023
    10
    Les Zelda sont tellement exceptionnel. Ce jeu ajoute une encore tellement de choses originales. Le jeu a d'ailleurs une histoire plus développé que la plus part des autres Zelda. Malheureusement on revient régulièrement dans les mêmes zones et à partir de la moitié du jeu on ne découvre que des morceaux de zones.
  94. Skylit
    Jun 21, 2023
    10
    Es el mejor juego "lineal" de la franquicia. Visualmente envejeció increíble, la música es de lo mejor que puedes encontrar en un Zelda. Los puntos fuertes de este juego son definitivamente los diseños de las mazmorras, son posiblemente los templos más divertidos de jugar y más creativos de toda la saga. La historia es sobresaliente y su jugabilidad es perfecta, el manejar la espada deEs el mejor juego "lineal" de la franquicia. Visualmente envejeció increíble, la música es de lo mejor que puedes encontrar en un Zelda. Los puntos fuertes de este juego son definitivamente los diseños de las mazmorras, son posiblemente los templos más divertidos de jugar y más creativos de toda la saga. La historia es sobresaliente y su jugabilidad es perfecta, el manejar la espada de manera tan libre hace las batallas muy divertidas.… Expand
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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 78 out of 81
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 81
  3. Negative: 0 out of 81
  1. Armchair Empire
    Feb 6, 2012
    100
    Overall, this is the best experience I've had playing a Zelda game since Ocarina of Time and I'd have to say they are pretty equal in my opinion. Either way, you won't be disappointed getting this game, it's a masterpiece.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 19, 2012
    90
    New Zelda is the best game of whole series since the groundbreaking Ocarina of Time. It is a true masterpiece with uncompromising playability. [Christmas 2011]
  3. PALGN
    Jan 19, 2012
    95
    A magnificent homage for the 25th anniversary of one the biggest franchises in gaming, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword provides a compelling gaming and artistic showcase for the indefatigable potential of the medium as a whole, and a reason to have gaming as a hobby.
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