The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD (Switch)
Take to the skies, draw your sword, and experience the earliest story in the Legend of Zelda series. Join Link in his high-flying quest to save Zelda, a childhood friend who must confront her destiny. Soar between floating islands and descend to the treacherous surface world in this updated HD version of the Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. Swing your sword and angle your slashes to uncover and break through opponents' defenses using intuitive motion controls. Link will match the angle of each strike you make with the Joy-Con controller, creating immersive swordplay that relies on strategy and accuracy. Movements feel smoother and more immediate thanks to the Nintendo Switch system's increased processing power and HD graphics. Take advantage of the newly added button only control scheme - perfect for playing in handheld mode.
Take to the skies, draw your sword, and experience the earliest story in the Legend of Zelda series. Join Link in his high-flying quest to save Zelda, a childhood friend who must confront her destiny. Soar between floating islands and descend to the treacherous surface world in this updated HD version of the Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. Swing your sword and angle your slashes to uncover and break through opponents' defenses using intuitive motion controls. Link will match the angle of each strike you make with the Joy-Con controller, creating immersive swordplay that relies on strategy and accuracy. Movements feel smoother and more immediate thanks to the Nintendo Switch system's increased processing power and HD graphics. Take advantage of the newly added button only control scheme - perfect for playing in handheld mode.
Take to the skies, draw your sword, and experience the earliest story in the Legend of Zelda series. Join Link in his high-flying quest to save Zelda, a childhood friend who must confront her destiny. Soar between floating islands and descend to the treacherous surface world in this updated HD version of the Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. Swing your sword and angle your slashes to uncover and break through opponents' defenses using intuitive motion controls. Link will match the angle of each strike you make with the Joy-Con controller, creating immersive swordplay that relies on strategy and accuracy. Movements feel smoother and more immediate thanks to the Nintendo Switch system's increased processing power and HD graphics. Take advantage of the newly added button only control scheme - perfect for playing in handheld mode.
Take to the skies, draw your sword, and experience the earliest story in the Legend of Zelda series. Join Link in his high-flying quest to save Zelda, a childhood friend who must confront her destiny. Soar between floating islands and descend to the treacherous surface world in this updated HD version of the Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. Swing your sword and angle your slashes to uncover and break through opponents' defenses using intuitive motion controls. Link will match the angle of each strike you make with the Joy-Con controller, creating immersive swordplay that relies on strategy and accuracy. Movements feel smoother and more immediate thanks to the Nintendo Switch system's increased processing power and HD graphics. Take advantage of the newly added button only control scheme - perfect for playing in handheld mode.
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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD (Switch) [Pre-Owned]
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD (preowned)
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD (Switch) [Pre-Owned]
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I played the wii version up to the part where you have to collect the tears in the special container but have to start over if anything touches you (a sequence stolen from the far superior Twilight Princess and made far worse) and completely lost interest. Fighting the terrible controls was bad enough but having to redo an entire sequence because something touched you was too much. I put it down and never picked it up again. This was several years ago.Well, against my better judgment I gave this a try hoping the button controls would actually make it playable. Once again, a first-party switch game was hugely disappointing. I quickly discovered that the button controls were heavily inspired by the motion controls in that they were unusable. Just moving the right ... MoreI played the wii version up to the part where you have to collect the tears in the special container but have to start over if anything touches you (a sequence stolen from the far superior Twilight Princess and made far worse) and completely lost interest. Fighting the terrible controls was bad enough but having to redo an entire sequence because something touched you was too much. I put it down and never picked it up again. This was several years ago.Well, against my better judgment I gave this a try hoping the button controls would actually make it playable. Once again, a first-party switch game was hugely disappointing. I quickly discovered that the button controls were heavily inspired by the motion controls in that they were unusable. Just moving the right stick swings your sword, while holding a number button and moving the right stick moves the camera. I wish there was an option to reverse this, but I guess it is important that the Hero of Hyrule would rather swing his sword than turn his head. I could not even get past a skulltula in the first dungeon with these controls. I put it down for a week before deciding to see if the motion controls were improved at all. The answer is a resounding “NO”. To fight a skulltula, you swing horizontally to get it spinning and then jab forward to stab it. Cool in theory, but stabbing usually translates to anything but stab. I didn’t think it was possible for this to be worse than the original, but I never even finished the first dungeon before the cartridge was put back into its case and placed on my shelf to forevermore serve a reminder to not buy first-party switch games anymore, as they have all been mediocre at best.
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As a long time fan of the Legend of Zelda series, original Skyward Sword on the Wii was first one that didn't attract me. The motion controls were strange and unresponsive, and visuals seemed a step back from Wind Waker.Now on Switch, visuals are enhanced to 1080p, and 60 fps. The colors and smooth animations look gorgeous both on tv or handheld.Controls feel much better than they were on Wii, though still not perfect, as they still can lose track in boss fights. But for the most part they feel 1 to 1 motion, and are very fun when using slingshots or bow and arrow types of items.A big bonus, which was one of reasons I gave this version a chance, is that you can skip motion controls entirely and play the game almost as a traditional Zelda game, but losing ... MoreAs a long time fan of the Legend of Zelda series, original Skyward Sword on the Wii was first one that didn't attract me. The motion controls were strange and unresponsive, and visuals seemed a step back from Wind Waker.Now on Switch, visuals are enhanced to 1080p, and 60 fps. The colors and smooth animations look gorgeous both on tv or handheld.Controls feel much better than they were on Wii, though still not perfect, as they still can lose track in boss fights. But for the most part they feel 1 to 1 motion, and are very fun when using slingshots or bow and arrow types of items.A big bonus, which was one of reasons I gave this version a chance, is that you can skip motion controls entirely and play the game almost as a traditional Zelda game, but losing camera controls, as the right analog becomes dedicated for moving sword.Story is as good as most of the games in the series, and soundtrack is beautiful and powerful.Highly recommend this game for any Legend of Zelda fan, specially for those who skipped it on Wii like I did. It isn't perfect, but it is fun and gorgeous.It might feel a little restricted when compared to Breath of the Wild, but those who played other games in the series will recognize building blocks for free roaming and traversal that became fully fleshed out in Breath of the Wild.
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When The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword first released, it was at the tail end of the Wii's lifespan, so a lot of folks missed out on this gem of a game. Now that it is on Switch, Zelda fans are in for more of a treat than they were initially.Not only does the game look and sound better than ever, but if you were not particularly fond of the idea of having to play with motion controls, there is now an option to play with the buttons instead. I personally feel like the motion controls work better for combat, but I'm glad that this version is far more accommodating. There is a lot of quality of life stuff that has been added, such as being able to skip cutscenes, tutorials, and the excessive text that comes with finding a new item.As for the base game itself, it's ... MoreWhen The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword first released, it was at the tail end of the Wii's lifespan, so a lot of folks missed out on this gem of a game. Now that it is on Switch, Zelda fans are in for more of a treat than they were initially.Not only does the game look and sound better than ever, but if you were not particularly fond of the idea of having to play with motion controls, there is now an option to play with the buttons instead. I personally feel like the motion controls work better for combat, but I'm glad that this version is far more accommodating. There is a lot of quality of life stuff that has been added, such as being able to skip cutscenes, tutorials, and the excessive text that comes with finding a new item.As for the base game itself, it's very reminiscent of Wind Waker in that there is an open sky world populated with floating islands for you to explore with the aid of a giant bird that you ride from place to place. There is a different world on the ground to traverse as well, which is where all of the dungeons take place. The dungeon design is phenomenal in this game, as are some of the boss encounters. There are a handful of sequences that the game could do without and some boss encounters are repeated far too much, but overall it's a solid game that holds up well if you've never played it before. Highly recommended.
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| Genre | Adventure |
| Platform | Nintendo Switch |
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| Max Number of Players | 1 |
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD (Switch) [Pre-Owned]
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD (preowned)
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD (Switch) [Pre-Owned]
Next-day delivery $5.32
I played the wii version up to the part where you have to collect the tears in the special container but have to start over if anything touches you (a sequence stolen from the far superior Twilight Princess and made far worse) and completely lost interest. Fighting the terrible controls was bad enough but having to redo an entire sequence because something touched you was too much. I put it down and never picked it up again. This was several years ago.Well, against my better judgment I gave this a try hoping the button controls would actually make it playable. Once again, a first-party switch game was hugely disappointing. I quickly discovered that the button controls were heavily inspired by the motion controls in that they were unusable. Just moving the right ... MoreI played the wii version up to the part where you have to collect the tears in the special container but have to start over if anything touches you (a sequence stolen from the far superior Twilight Princess and made far worse) and completely lost interest. Fighting the terrible controls was bad enough but having to redo an entire sequence because something touched you was too much. I put it down and never picked it up again. This was several years ago.Well, against my better judgment I gave this a try hoping the button controls would actually make it playable. Once again, a first-party switch game was hugely disappointing. I quickly discovered that the button controls were heavily inspired by the motion controls in that they were unusable. Just moving the right stick swings your sword, while holding a number button and moving the right stick moves the camera. I wish there was an option to reverse this, but I guess it is important that the Hero of Hyrule would rather swing his sword than turn his head. I could not even get past a skulltula in the first dungeon with these controls. I put it down for a week before deciding to see if the motion controls were improved at all. The answer is a resounding “NO”. To fight a skulltula, you swing horizontally to get it spinning and then jab forward to stab it. Cool in theory, but stabbing usually translates to anything but stab. I didn’t think it was possible for this to be worse than the original, but I never even finished the first dungeon before the cartridge was put back into its case and placed on my shelf to forevermore serve a reminder to not buy first-party switch games anymore, as they have all been mediocre at best.
As a long time fan of the Legend of Zelda series, original Skyward Sword on the Wii was first one that didn't attract me. The motion controls were strange and unresponsive, and visuals seemed a step back from Wind Waker.Now on Switch, visuals are enhanced to 1080p, and 60 fps. The colors and smooth animations look gorgeous both on tv or handheld.Controls feel much better than they were on Wii, though still not perfect, as they still can lose track in boss fights. But for the most part they feel 1 to 1 motion, and are very fun when using slingshots or bow and arrow types of items.A big bonus, which was one of reasons I gave this version a chance, is that you can skip motion controls entirely and play the game almost as a traditional Zelda game, but losing ... MoreAs a long time fan of the Legend of Zelda series, original Skyward Sword on the Wii was first one that didn't attract me. The motion controls were strange and unresponsive, and visuals seemed a step back from Wind Waker.Now on Switch, visuals are enhanced to 1080p, and 60 fps. The colors and smooth animations look gorgeous both on tv or handheld.Controls feel much better than they were on Wii, though still not perfect, as they still can lose track in boss fights. But for the most part they feel 1 to 1 motion, and are very fun when using slingshots or bow and arrow types of items.A big bonus, which was one of reasons I gave this version a chance, is that you can skip motion controls entirely and play the game almost as a traditional Zelda game, but losing camera controls, as the right analog becomes dedicated for moving sword.Story is as good as most of the games in the series, and soundtrack is beautiful and powerful.Highly recommend this game for any Legend of Zelda fan, specially for those who skipped it on Wii like I did. It isn't perfect, but it is fun and gorgeous.It might feel a little restricted when compared to Breath of the Wild, but those who played other games in the series will recognize building blocks for free roaming and traversal that became fully fleshed out in Breath of the Wild.
When The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword first released, it was at the tail end of the Wii's lifespan, so a lot of folks missed out on this gem of a game. Now that it is on Switch, Zelda fans are in for more of a treat than they were initially.Not only does the game look and sound better than ever, but if you were not particularly fond of the idea of having to play with motion controls, there is now an option to play with the buttons instead. I personally feel like the motion controls work better for combat, but I'm glad that this version is far more accommodating. There is a lot of quality of life stuff that has been added, such as being able to skip cutscenes, tutorials, and the excessive text that comes with finding a new item.As for the base game itself, it's ... MoreWhen The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword first released, it was at the tail end of the Wii's lifespan, so a lot of folks missed out on this gem of a game. Now that it is on Switch, Zelda fans are in for more of a treat than they were initially.Not only does the game look and sound better than ever, but if you were not particularly fond of the idea of having to play with motion controls, there is now an option to play with the buttons instead. I personally feel like the motion controls work better for combat, but I'm glad that this version is far more accommodating. There is a lot of quality of life stuff that has been added, such as being able to skip cutscenes, tutorials, and the excessive text that comes with finding a new item.As for the base game itself, it's very reminiscent of Wind Waker in that there is an open sky world populated with floating islands for you to explore with the aid of a giant bird that you ride from place to place. There is a different world on the ground to traverse as well, which is where all of the dungeons take place. The dungeon design is phenomenal in this game, as are some of the boss encounters. There are a handful of sequences that the game could do without and some boss encounters are repeated far too much, but overall it's a solid game that holds up well if you've never played it before. Highly recommended.
I originally reviewed this game when I 1st purchased it and was not so positive about it, but after spending more time with (and beating it) I feel quite differently.I was originally very frustrated with the newly adopted "regular " controls that nintendo implemented since the original game was motion only, but after working through my frustrations and getting used to them (a good 5 to 10 hours, honestly) I came to appreciate the game for its unique experience.Controls aside, there is a lot to like about Skyward Sword. You can clearly see how this game influenced BoTW in some ways (weapons and shields break and you can upgrade them), but the gameply is still linear like older entries in the franchise.The graphics are beautiful, even for a 10 year old game, and ... MoreI originally reviewed this game when I 1st purchased it and was not so positive about it, but after spending more time with (and beating it) I feel quite differently.I was originally very frustrated with the newly adopted "regular " controls that nintendo implemented since the original game was motion only, but after working through my frustrations and getting used to them (a good 5 to 10 hours, honestly) I came to appreciate the game for its unique experience.Controls aside, there is a lot to like about Skyward Sword. You can clearly see how this game influenced BoTW in some ways (weapons and shields break and you can upgrade them), but the gameply is still linear like older entries in the franchise.The graphics are beautiful, even for a 10 year old game, and flying around Skyhold is a highlight. The story is wonderfully told, albeit a little tedious at times, and the game is filled with wonderful characters throughout. I found the bosses quite challenging, especially with the controls being the way they are, so if you like a challenge this game is for you. The game is also quite lengthy, so you get your moneys worth.My only real gripe (outside of the learning curve of the controls) is there really isn't any way to fast travel outside of buying an additional amiibo, which I think is a little devious of nintendo. Overall I'd highly recommend for zelda fans and gamers alike.
I got Skyward Sword HD and I was skeptical if I would like it or not even with the changes, and surprisingly I'm actually quite enjoying it. While there are changes like faster dialogue, skippable cutscenes and Fi shutting up except for important cutscenes the combat is much more enjoyable with button controls and you can disable motion controls completely.It takes a while to get use to of how your sword swings with the right stick, but it feels much more fluent than Wii motion controls. Also it's easier to perform actions like stab attack and shield bash which you just press the right and left stick which I could almost never do on Wii which made it annoying because it was a useful against fights, but playing HD I realize how broken shield bash is. You can almost ... MoreI got Skyward Sword HD and I was skeptical if I would like it or not even with the changes, and surprisingly I'm actually quite enjoying it. While there are changes like faster dialogue, skippable cutscenes and Fi shutting up except for important cutscenes the combat is much more enjoyable with button controls and you can disable motion controls completely.It takes a while to get use to of how your sword swings with the right stick, but it feels much more fluent than Wii motion controls. Also it's easier to perform actions like stab attack and shield bash which you just press the right and left stick which I could almost never do on Wii which made it annoying because it was a useful against fights, but playing HD I realize how broken shield bash is. You can almost parry almost enemy attack and you can always see it coming so its easy to react to, you can either wait for the attack, or if you keep attacking them they will go into a block state, and if you keep attacking while they are in a block state they will always counter attack which again you can easily sheild bash to stun and attack them until they go back into the block state. Rinse and repeat you can pretty much defeat any enemy.So they are charging full price for a HD remaster but I would recommend you give the game a go if you didn't like skyward sword. It can take less than 30 minutes to get your sword and combat is way more enjoyable without motion controls.I would have given the Wii version like a 6/10, the HD version I would give it a 8/10, not the best Zelda game, but way more enjoyable than the Wii version. Unlike the Wii version I can actually see myself replaying Skyward Sword HD again like other Zelda games and for me to say that imo means they did a great job fixing a lot of the problems for Skyward Sword.
This was one of my favorite Nintendo Wii games, especially being one of the few "hardcore" video games where motion controls really made a difference, rather than flinging your controller sideways here and there. Speaking of the controls, they made a method of using regular controls this time around, which is nice if you're in a room full of other wireless devices making your joy-cons unresponsive. That's about the only thing different they did with this version.This is no remaster by any means, it's simply an upscale from 480p and won't look like a stretched out hot mess on your modern TV. The game is $10 more than the retail price of the Wii version, and that's not even including the $80 joy-cons or the amiibo they made for this game, which unlocks a feature for ... MoreThis was one of my favorite Nintendo Wii games, especially being one of the few "hardcore" video games where motion controls really made a difference, rather than flinging your controller sideways here and there. Speaking of the controls, they made a method of using regular controls this time around, which is nice if you're in a room full of other wireless devices making your joy-cons unresponsive. That's about the only thing different they did with this version.This is no remaster by any means, it's simply an upscale from 480p and won't look like a stretched out hot mess on your modern TV. The game is $10 more than the retail price of the Wii version, and that's not even including the $80 joy-cons or the amiibo they made for this game, which unlocks a feature for the game that should've been included without buying a toy, both of which went to scalper territory in less than 24 hours. I remember getting this game on the Wii WITH a special controller included for a $70 retail price.Hero mode is not unlocked from the get-go like Wind Waker HD and Twilight Princess HD, exploring the Sky is still a pretty empty experience, and there is just nothing new to experience in general if you've already played the original game. Between this game, Pikmin 3 and that Mario 3D collection, I feel disappointed with Nintendo and like they're trying to milk their customers lately. Only bought it personally because I've been waiting for the idea of SSHD for a while. Would not recommend supporting these tactics.
A very fun game and one of my favorite Zeldas. They fixed the problems with blurry backgrounds the original had while keeping the pretty Impressionism-inspired colors. Some things like fence gratings on the Isle of Songs look worse though because of the upscaler they used or some other technical thing I don't understand. I loved the original, and I'm very happy to now have it in a portable form. While I never disliked the motion controls, the new stick controls are implemented well. I'm a little disappointed they don't have handheld jerk controls for the spin attacks and fatal blow, as they could do that in Mario Odyssey and that movement would feel closer to the original and easier to execute. But that's nitpicking.
I really enjoyed Skyward Sword on the Wii, even all the motion control aspects of it, but it is definitely a game whose visuals haven't aged as well as some other games in the series and whose controls turned many people off. That's why I was very excited to hear about this HD version which solves those issues, allowing you to play one of the most underappreciated Zelda games on a modern system. The revamped controls take a little time to get used to, and they work, but I think I still prefer the original motion controls. The rest of the game is terrific, hosting some really great dungeons, characters, and storytelling. I do still wish the world as a whole had more to explore. Even so, I highly recommend this game, especially if you never played the original.
The Zelda series is my favorite game series of all time. I make a point of going through and replaying all the games in the series every couple of years, and replay my favorites separately in between as well (I can't even remember how many times I've replayed Wind Waker). I know that Skyward Sword is not one that is loved by everyone, and while it isn't my favorite Zelda game I do like it quite a bit.That said playing it on the Wii on a modern HD TV was a big shame. While games like Wind Waker and Twilight Princess could still look pretty good on an LCD HDTV there was something about the way the made Skyward Sword that always made it look terrible on anything except an old CRT. So after Wind Waker and Twilight Princess got their WiiU remakes I was dying for them ... MoreThe Zelda series is my favorite game series of all time. I make a point of going through and replaying all the games in the series every couple of years, and replay my favorites separately in between as well (I can't even remember how many times I've replayed Wind Waker). I know that Skyward Sword is not one that is loved by everyone, and while it isn't my favorite Zelda game I do like it quite a bit.That said playing it on the Wii on a modern HD TV was a big shame. While games like Wind Waker and Twilight Princess could still look pretty good on an LCD HDTV there was something about the way the made Skyward Sword that always made it look terrible on anything except an old CRT. So after Wind Waker and Twilight Princess got their WiiU remakes I was dying for them to do Skyward Sword as well, because not only could a WiiU version look great, it could also have used the same motion control setup using the Wiimote. Sadly that didn't happen, but thankfully they now made this Switch version. And it's good.It looks beautiful in both handheld and docked mode, but I would have to say that it is only really playable in docked mode using the Joycons for Wii style motion controls. They put in a good effort to create a new non-motion based control mode, but no matter how much I tried to use it I just could never get the hang of it. It's way weirder and much harder to use than the motion controls ever were, so you still just need to use motion controls for this game, and that is that. Thankfully the Switch Joycons make a fair substitute for the original Wiimote controls. Not perfect, but still very usable. The benefit of the original Wiimote controls were that they felt very accurate and after a while the motions became intuitive and easy to do. The new Joycon controls are close, but unfortunately they never quite feel as tight and accurate as the old Wii controls, so it is noticeably more difficult to pull off precise hits from different angles, especially slicing diagonally. Thankfully this kind of precision is only a necessity in some parts of the game, mostly boss battles and a very few other enemies, so in general you can get by fine and still perform some fun combat moves without having to worry about being overly precise. But it is still a shame that you don't feel as in control of the sword as you did in the Wii version, and a few boss battles can be fairly frustrating, especially the Ghirahim battles that require a lot of precision swinging to block the lines of objects he throws at you. The only other control issue worth mentioning is that the joycons very often lose registration, for lack of a better term. What I mean is that say you are sitting on your couch or chair holding the joycon/sword in a neutral position at links side, and then you swing the joycon around as you are fighting some enemies, well returning it to the same position you were holding it before isn't always totally accurate, and so you often wind up ending a fight with Link running around holding the sword down towards the ground, way up in the air, or off to one side quite a lot when you are actually just holding the joycon back in your natural position again. There is a simple button push to reset this and make link automatically move the sword back to his standard position so it's an easy thing to fix, but you will be doing this A LOT, and so it is just another thing that makes it feel like you have far less control over the sword in this new version than you did in the original Wii version of the game.All of that being said the vastly improved graphics make this a very pleasurable way to play the game. The oil painting style of the graphics looks beautiful in HD. And at this point this is probably the only way most people will have to play it anyway, so if you enjoy the Zelda series don't pass this one by. The control issues on the Switch are fairly minor, and might not even be noticeable to anyone who has never played the Wii version, or not as much as I have over the years.I'll agree that most of the common criticisms people have for the game are valid to varying degrees, but I don't think anything outright ruins the game. When it first came out the biggest disapointment to me was that it felt like they had wasted an opportunity by making the hubworld above the sky so limited. I absolutely loved exploring the seas in Wind Waker, so I think the lack of a traditional overworld in Skyward Sword could have been forgiven if there was simply more to do and discover in the cloud world of Skyward Sword, like there was on the seas of Wind Waker. But that aside the areas below the clouds and dungeons you play through in Skyward Sword are all well designed and very fun, so there is still a lot of great Zelda gameplay to be had in this game. It's no Wind Waker, or Breath of the Wild, but it is far from a bad game, and still well worth your time, especially if you are a fan of the series.
Reviews summary4.61,670 reviews5 star4 star3 star2 star1 starSORT:DefaultFILTER:AllAllSelect to view all reviewsGood storyline (5)View 5 reviews about Good storyline. 100% of the reviews are positive.+9And I thought the Wii version was bad…July 26, 2021 · sirjorj · Review provided by Best BuyI played the wii version up to the part where you have to collect the tears in the special container but have to start over if anything touches you (a ... MoreStill a good game after 10 years, but overpriced.August 4, 2021 · Chroi · Review provided by Best BuyThis was one of my favorite Nintendo Wii games, especially being one of the few "hardcore" video games where motion controls really made a difference ... MoreFantastic RemasterAugust ... MoreReviews summary4.61,670 reviews5 star4 star3 star2 star1 starSORT:DefaultFILTER:AllAllSelect to view all reviewsGood storyline (5)View 5 reviews about Good storyline. 100% of the reviews are positive.+9And I thought the Wii version was bad…July 26, 2021 · sirjorj · Review provided by Best BuyI played the wii version up to the part where you have to collect the tears in the special container but have to start over if anything touches you (a ... MoreStill a good game after 10 years, but overpriced.August 4, 2021 · Chroi · Review provided by Best BuyThis was one of my favorite Nintendo Wii games, especially being one of the few "hardcore" video games where motion controls really made a difference ... MoreFantastic RemasterAugust 11, 2021 · mdprime · Review provided by Best BuyWhen The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword first released, it was at the tail end of the Wii's lifespan, so a lot of folks missed out on this gem of a game. Now that it is on Switch, Zelda fans are in for more of a treat than they were initially.Not only does the game look and sound better than ever, but if you were not particularly fond of the idea of having to play with motion controls, there is now an option to play with the buttons instead. I personally feel like the motion controls work better for combat, but I'm glad that this version is far more accommodating. There is a lot of quality of life stuff that has been added, such as being able to skip cutscenes, tutorials, and the excessive text that comes with finding a new item.As for the base game itself, it's very reminiscent of Wind Waker in that there is an open sky world populated with floating islands for you to explore with the aid of a giant bird that you ride from place to place. There is a different world on the ground to traverse as well, which is where all of the dungeons take place. The dungeon design is phenomenal in this game, as are some of the boss encounters. There are a handful of sequences that the game could do without and some boss encounters are repeated far too much, but overall it's a solid game that holds up well if you've never played it before. Highly recommended
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| Genre | Adventure |
| Platform | Nintendo Switch |
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| Max Number of Players | 1 |
