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The best one out of the series (true story)
posted by Chris2215 (CHICAGO, IL) Nov 19, 2011
Member since Sep 2010
57 out of 64 gamers (89%) found this review helpful
Ok lets get down to typing
Playing The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword it is clear that Nintendo threw out most of the handbook. Zelda is no longer a princess, the game is no longer a means to get from dungeon to dungeon and easy enemies are no longer defeated with some button bashing.
It is not to say that Nintendo has completely revamped the beloved franchise. You still get all the temples, play an instrument and in spite of her godly status Zelda is still key but it feels refreshed and challenging. When a series reaches 25 years things need to be changed and it may have taken Nintendo some time but Skyward Sword feels familiar yet new.
The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword is said to be as the greatest Zelda game for a number of reasons but the one at the front of most gamers mind is the use of Wii MotionPlus. This means that sword moves are the same to your movements but it doesn't always quite work. While Motion Plus is an improvement on the original Wii Remote it is not without its problems, and this is clear in this game at times.
Sword fighting works really well. It may not be a perfect 1:1 as Nintendo has wisely chosen to minimise it to eight directions, but the way in which you swing the Wii Remote is very critical. Classic enemies are now armoured and even the most greatest players will soon find themselves facing a new kind of challenge as they carefully swing the controller in specific directions or face humiliation at the hands of a Bokoblin.
The Zelda series has had its fair share of art and The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword may well be the best to date. I've always preferred the art style look of Wind Waker but the painted style of Skyward Sword does wonders within the graphics of the Wii console. While other games may be racing to have super ultra mega realistic graphics the art style of Skyward Sword works perfectly well, flaws and all.
I highly recommend this game to the loving fans of the series. And to people who have a wii.
Playing The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword it is clear that Nintendo threw out most of the handbook. Zelda is no longer a princess, the game is no longer a means to get from dungeon to dungeon and easy enemies are no longer defeated with some button bashing.
It is not to say that Nintendo has completely revamped the beloved franchise. You still get all the temples, play an instrument and in spite of her godly status Zelda is still key but it feels refreshed and challenging. When a series reaches 25 years things need to be changed and it may have taken Nintendo some time but Skyward Sword feels familiar yet new.
The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword is said to be as the greatest Zelda game for a number of reasons but the one at the front of most gamers mind is the use of Wii MotionPlus. This means that sword moves are the same to your movements but it doesn't always quite work. While Motion Plus is an improvement on the original Wii Remote it is not without its problems, and this is clear in this game at times.
Sword fighting works really well. It may not be a perfect 1:1 as Nintendo has wisely chosen to minimise it to eight directions, but the way in which you swing the Wii Remote is very critical. Classic enemies are now armoured and even the most greatest players will soon find themselves facing a new kind of challenge as they carefully swing the controller in specific directions or face humiliation at the hands of a Bokoblin.
The Zelda series has had its fair share of art and The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword may well be the best to date. I've always preferred the art style look of Wind Waker but the painted style of Skyward Sword does wonders within the graphics of the Wii console. While other games may be racing to have super ultra mega realistic graphics the art style of Skyward Sword works perfectly well, flaws and all.
I highly recommend this game to the loving fans of the series. And to people who have a wii.
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9
Excellent
Great Game, Great Fun
posted by musicdevine (VALLEJO, CA) Oct 5, 2012
Member since Oct 2012
2 out of 2 gamers (100%) found this review helpful
I'm not a regular gamer. First game ever played was Twilight Princess, loved that one too. Figured I'd get Skyward Sword as the ratings and reviews were good. They were right it was a great game, I was sorry it ended. The puzzles were fun, the movement of the wii remote and the sword. The enemies....really fun battling. Get this game you won't be sorry. Be sure if you're a first time gamer to use the walkthrough on you tube by zelda dungeon, you won't miss an item, medal, or whatever you need. Have fun. I sure did.
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10
Perfect
Nintendo has again found what makes them best.
posted by dgolightly519 (PRESTON, ID) Nov 29, 2011
Member since Oct 2011
15 out of 18 gamers (83%) found this review helpful
With any luck Nintendo will continue on the path they have just restarted by releasing this, the latest in a long line of Zelda adventures.
While playing the last several releases, it became apparent that Nintendo's Zelda formula had become stale. With all respect meant for the company, the dungeons, characters, plot lines, and even the flow of the games became stagnant and re-used most notably between Ocarina of Time and Twilight Princess. Hyrule became a mainstay and the weapons, upgrades, and even play mechanism became dismal and almost (note that I said almost) boring. Fans still clambered for the latest release, but were left wanting more.
Happily, this game does not disappoint and in fact goes above and beyond the expected. I did not rent this game from Gamefly, but did buy it the day it came out with my hopes that brand new experience in gaming and the butterflies of brilliance awaited me. I let the game sit for a day because I though that I may have over-prepared and felt a need to be grounded. This was not a mistake, because if I had been further up the fall through to complete and total wonder may have ruined me.
I conclude with a word. Epic. I am running out of room and you are all thinking I've built this game up too high, but you're wrong. You are so very wrong. You have no idea what is awaiting you, just as I have no idea what to expect next as I continue to play it. The music is even more grand than expected and sets the mood eloquently. The "oil painting" style art plays to the Wii's graces and is exceptionally well done, even by "HD-gamer" standards (though this game is not necessarily HD). The controls are relaxed and controlled, you will find NO "waggling" here; it does what the Wii was intended to do and allows them to make the battles far more epic and somewhat difficult from time to time (though through no fault of the controls). The story is enchanting, believably fantastic, and grand.
But don't take my word. Play it
While playing the last several releases, it became apparent that Nintendo's Zelda formula had become stale. With all respect meant for the company, the dungeons, characters, plot lines, and even the flow of the games became stagnant and re-used most notably between Ocarina of Time and Twilight Princess. Hyrule became a mainstay and the weapons, upgrades, and even play mechanism became dismal and almost (note that I said almost) boring. Fans still clambered for the latest release, but were left wanting more.
Happily, this game does not disappoint and in fact goes above and beyond the expected. I did not rent this game from Gamefly, but did buy it the day it came out with my hopes that brand new experience in gaming and the butterflies of brilliance awaited me. I let the game sit for a day because I though that I may have over-prepared and felt a need to be grounded. This was not a mistake, because if I had been further up the fall through to complete and total wonder may have ruined me.
I conclude with a word. Epic. I am running out of room and you are all thinking I've built this game up too high, but you're wrong. You are so very wrong. You have no idea what is awaiting you, just as I have no idea what to expect next as I continue to play it. The music is even more grand than expected and sets the mood eloquently. The "oil painting" style art plays to the Wii's graces and is exceptionally well done, even by "HD-gamer" standards (though this game is not necessarily HD). The controls are relaxed and controlled, you will find NO "waggling" here; it does what the Wii was intended to do and allows them to make the battles far more epic and somewhat difficult from time to time (though through no fault of the controls). The story is enchanting, believably fantastic, and grand.
But don't take my word. Play it
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10
Perfect
Awesomazing!
posted by uss_capital (WASHINGTON, DC) Dec 13, 2011
Member since Nov 2011
8 out of 10 gamers (80%) found this review helpful
Wow. This game is EPIC. The motion controls are perfect, and the awesome soundtrack of this series is only boosted by Nintendo's decision to orchestrate the score. Even flying around the sky and playing minigames is fun. Enemy design is mostly satisfying, and their rewards seem perfect. Overall, I give this game a 10 out of 10
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GF Rating
9
Excellent
I can't get enough.
posted by heyitsbryan (SAN JOSE, CA) Dec 14, 2011
Member since Dec 2011
7 out of 9 gamers (78%) found this review helpful
I absolutely loved this game. But even more than the game, I loved the sword fighting. It's really, really awesome. Just saying that doesn't even do it justice. I only gave it -1 star because there's simply not enough of it: I want more, more more.
This is the Wii, realized.
PS. trying not to spoil much, but fighting the last boss try to fight lightning with lightning. You'll spoil your pants.
This is the Wii, realized.
PS. trying not to spoil much, but fighting the last boss try to fight lightning with lightning. You'll spoil your pants.
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10
Perfect
Undeniably Brilliant
posted by Brock_Crock (GLENWOOD, NY) Dec 11, 2011
Member since Dec 2011
4 out of 5 gamers (80%) found this review helpful
The motion controls legitimately strengthen the core components of the game. Swordfighting is immensely entertaining, yet challenging to master (as the final boss would likely attest to). Item control is easy, intuitive, and increases in complexity as you play.
Stamina, sprinting, and basic parkour maneuvers add much-needed diversity in traversing Link's world. Certain sections of the game even demand you master these new elements as a way of avoiding confrontation with incredibly powerful enemies. The crafting system is simple but adds dimensions to item utility while not overpowering the natural progression of the game.
Level design is predictably excellent. Skyloft in particular is a wonderfully-realized gamespace staffed with charming personalities and stuffed with minigames and sidequests. Ground areas each have distinctive tones, though lack a sense of interconnectivity. A more tactile entry sequence into each area could perhaps remedy this problem, but considering the expert layout and prodigious content of the areas themselves, it's a fairly minor quibble. Think Link to the Past meets Super Mario Galaxy.
The narrative is unsurprising and plot-related dialogue tends to drag on near the very end, but the cinematography, animations, and character concepts are superb. You'll frequently find yourself engrossed in the story and your role as Link by these concepts alone. The humor is bombastic and self-aware; it'll coax at least a smile from even the most jaded gamer.
The visual design is fantastic. It is wonderfully evocative without relying on impeccable detail, much like the Impressionist movement that inspired it. This game in motion is a beautiful thing, regardless of the power of the hardware.
All dungeons are excellent, all bosses are fun, Hero Mode and Boss Rush are great additions. Fi is annoyingly pedantic to begin with, but becomes mercifully terse about 1/3 through the game (and her nugget of character development at the end is sweet).
Stamina, sprinting, and basic parkour maneuvers add much-needed diversity in traversing Link's world. Certain sections of the game even demand you master these new elements as a way of avoiding confrontation with incredibly powerful enemies. The crafting system is simple but adds dimensions to item utility while not overpowering the natural progression of the game.
Level design is predictably excellent. Skyloft in particular is a wonderfully-realized gamespace staffed with charming personalities and stuffed with minigames and sidequests. Ground areas each have distinctive tones, though lack a sense of interconnectivity. A more tactile entry sequence into each area could perhaps remedy this problem, but considering the expert layout and prodigious content of the areas themselves, it's a fairly minor quibble. Think Link to the Past meets Super Mario Galaxy.
The narrative is unsurprising and plot-related dialogue tends to drag on near the very end, but the cinematography, animations, and character concepts are superb. You'll frequently find yourself engrossed in the story and your role as Link by these concepts alone. The humor is bombastic and self-aware; it'll coax at least a smile from even the most jaded gamer.
The visual design is fantastic. It is wonderfully evocative without relying on impeccable detail, much like the Impressionist movement that inspired it. This game in motion is a beautiful thing, regardless of the power of the hardware.
All dungeons are excellent, all bosses are fun, Hero Mode and Boss Rush are great additions. Fi is annoyingly pedantic to begin with, but becomes mercifully terse about 1/3 through the game (and her nugget of character development at the end is sweet).
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9
Excellent
fantastic
posted by pearflozium (WINTER SPRINGS, FL) Dec 4, 2011
Member since Jul 2011
4 out of 5 gamers (80%) found this review helpful
The first thing i want to say about this game is that you should not go into this thinking about ocarina of time. Even though it really does have fantastic mechanics and the wii motion plus works almost flawlessly.
There was only a few complaints that i have so far, the dungeons lack the raw depth that you get from previous games. by this i mean that the dungeons in this game rarely took me more than 1:30 to 2 hours where in ocarina of time it could get much higher. also my only other major complaint, so far none of the dungeons in this installment have given that feeling of eerie darkness or making your arm hair stand up. it is very light and childish somewhat like wind waker. It is not a bad style but i enjoy the lighter temples dotted with a shadow temple style or something maybe as creepy as the well from ocarina.
the wii motion plus on the other hand, i would give a 9 out of 10, because it really is close to flawless but there is times where you swing rapidly and it is hard to get the correct swing.
the enemies are also kind of childish but they have very significant defense tactics, it will take at least a few dungeons to get used to the way they block, especially the deku baba's.
they made the dungeons very interesting and the tools are fantastic while still bringing back the favorites from the old games like hook shot and the bow. another thing i liked is that even in the later dungeons you still use most of the tools that you get previously.
all in all for most games now a days i would give it a 10 but for a zelda i would give it a 9/10. if your a zelda fan RENNTTTTTT NOW. if your not a giant zelda fan you should still rent because the storyline would occupy almost any gamer. hope this helped, enjoy!!!1!!!1111!
There was only a few complaints that i have so far, the dungeons lack the raw depth that you get from previous games. by this i mean that the dungeons in this game rarely took me more than 1:30 to 2 hours where in ocarina of time it could get much higher. also my only other major complaint, so far none of the dungeons in this installment have given that feeling of eerie darkness or making your arm hair stand up. it is very light and childish somewhat like wind waker. It is not a bad style but i enjoy the lighter temples dotted with a shadow temple style or something maybe as creepy as the well from ocarina.
the wii motion plus on the other hand, i would give a 9 out of 10, because it really is close to flawless but there is times where you swing rapidly and it is hard to get the correct swing.
the enemies are also kind of childish but they have very significant defense tactics, it will take at least a few dungeons to get used to the way they block, especially the deku baba's.
they made the dungeons very interesting and the tools are fantastic while still bringing back the favorites from the old games like hook shot and the bow. another thing i liked is that even in the later dungeons you still use most of the tools that you get previously.
all in all for most games now a days i would give it a 10 but for a zelda i would give it a 9/10. if your a zelda fan RENNTTTTTT NOW. if your not a giant zelda fan you should still rent because the storyline would occupy almost any gamer. hope this helped, enjoy!!!1!!!1111!
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10
Perfect
A true gamer will give this a chance.
posted by gamedude57 (ALBION, NY) Nov 29, 2011
Member since Dec 2010
6 out of 8 gamers (75%) found this review helpful
Last week, as many gamers were getting their souls kidnapped by Skyrim on their 360s and PS3s, I was pillaging my way through what is most likely the most unique adventure I've played all year.
And yes, I'm being serial. In a statement that I can very well see every Skyrim fan getting ready to attack as I say, Zelda Skyward Sword is my pick for Game of the Year. This isn't your run-of-the-mill Zelda game either... sure, it involves Zelda and dungeons, but the game has a sweet and satisfying turn of events thanks to the brilliantly crafted writing.
As every other reviewer has stated before, this game puts the Wii MotionPlus accessory (or the Wii Remote Plus) to great use: Every swipe with your Wii remote is depicted as accurately on screen as Link slashes with his sword. Heck, I even got annoyed sometimes when I would move with the nunchuk, and the game would register it as me readying my shield. Not even really a complaint... haha.
Next, why not discuss the gameplay itself? It's impressive. The wide variety of things to do (with the 40+ hour main quest) will be more than enough to keep gamers busy. The temple puzzles require some actual thought without completely making you rip your hair out over it. The combat requires you to carefully plan your attacks before execution (that's right, the enemies are actually smart).
Sometimes, you may have to repeat yourself during side quests, but repeat trips to the same place never feel the same. Every part of Skyward Sword feels like a breath of fresh air.
I know it will never win GOTY, but Skyward Sword gives Nintendo a better chance than ever at it. I feel like after five years of waiting for a fully-realized Wii, they completely deserve it. If you call yourself a gamer you CANNOT miss this game. No one is "too cool" for Zelda.
And yes, I'm being serial. In a statement that I can very well see every Skyrim fan getting ready to attack as I say, Zelda Skyward Sword is my pick for Game of the Year. This isn't your run-of-the-mill Zelda game either... sure, it involves Zelda and dungeons, but the game has a sweet and satisfying turn of events thanks to the brilliantly crafted writing.
As every other reviewer has stated before, this game puts the Wii MotionPlus accessory (or the Wii Remote Plus) to great use: Every swipe with your Wii remote is depicted as accurately on screen as Link slashes with his sword. Heck, I even got annoyed sometimes when I would move with the nunchuk, and the game would register it as me readying my shield. Not even really a complaint... haha.
Next, why not discuss the gameplay itself? It's impressive. The wide variety of things to do (with the 40+ hour main quest) will be more than enough to keep gamers busy. The temple puzzles require some actual thought without completely making you rip your hair out over it. The combat requires you to carefully plan your attacks before execution (that's right, the enemies are actually smart).
Sometimes, you may have to repeat yourself during side quests, but repeat trips to the same place never feel the same. Every part of Skyward Sword feels like a breath of fresh air.
I know it will never win GOTY, but Skyward Sword gives Nintendo a better chance than ever at it. I feel like after five years of waiting for a fully-realized Wii, they completely deserve it. If you call yourself a gamer you CANNOT miss this game. No one is "too cool" for Zelda.
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10
Perfect
the best zelda game ever
posted by mcgowanlynette (ABERDEEN, SD) Nov 30, 2011
Member since Nov 2011
3 out of 4 gamers (75%) found this review helpful
this game is my all time favorite zelda game. if someone says the motion controls suck, then they are lying to themselves and you. the controls are done so precisely that it brings you into the game better than the graphics in any other game do. the amazing this is, is you still get to sit down and semi eat your favorite chips/food while playing it.this game is the perfect example of what the wii should have had in the first place. the only problem is you have to recalabrate every so often, but its just a click of a button and you get back to the game
the graphics bring you into an amazing painting, and somehow things still come alive. the sky is as blue as ours and the characters look better than anything in real life. if you think the graphics suck, then my responce is you probly just hate the art. most people dont know that graphics are mainly the polygon count and the texture, and this game has both and the most vivid colors in any zelda game. and who wants real life graphics, honestly, im already in real life so i dont want an experiance i can get from this world. no i want the zelda world.
the story is absolutly amazing. its basically what every zelda fan has been waiting for. it just unlocks so many secrets unrevieled until this game. also this game is a step up from twilight princess, and thats not opinion people, thats the fact whether you like it or not.
the gameplay is amazing. each enemy is no longer killed with one hit of the sword. no you have to go hard with the controls and every enemy is a puzzle. no joke. also the dungeons are very difficult and i often got stuck, but i love getting stuck, i cant figure out why. and the side quest no longer make you back track as much as a zelda game before this. which is a great thing really. and you do go to the faron woods a lot but its different every time, when you go to there the 3rd time ITS FLOODED and thats just amazing really.
overall i cant find much to hate on. this is the best game ever
the graphics bring you into an amazing painting, and somehow things still come alive. the sky is as blue as ours and the characters look better than anything in real life. if you think the graphics suck, then my responce is you probly just hate the art. most people dont know that graphics are mainly the polygon count and the texture, and this game has both and the most vivid colors in any zelda game. and who wants real life graphics, honestly, im already in real life so i dont want an experiance i can get from this world. no i want the zelda world.
the story is absolutly amazing. its basically what every zelda fan has been waiting for. it just unlocks so many secrets unrevieled until this game. also this game is a step up from twilight princess, and thats not opinion people, thats the fact whether you like it or not.
the gameplay is amazing. each enemy is no longer killed with one hit of the sword. no you have to go hard with the controls and every enemy is a puzzle. no joke. also the dungeons are very difficult and i often got stuck, but i love getting stuck, i cant figure out why. and the side quest no longer make you back track as much as a zelda game before this. which is a great thing really. and you do go to the faron woods a lot but its different every time, when you go to there the 3rd time ITS FLOODED and thats just amazing really.
overall i cant find much to hate on. this is the best game ever
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10
Perfect
Zelda Rocks!
posted by Cartoonmc (MASSILLON, OH) Nov 30, 2011
Member since Jun 2008
3 out of 4 gamers (75%) found this review helpful
was a little disappoint that I need the motion plus thing to play the game (didn't read all the info about the game, was excited to play the newest Zelda game). After spending $18 to get a used adapter for the motion plus. I'm now on my way to saving Zelda.. Love this game! The new controls took a bit to get used too though. But after that it great! Just wish I could find or learn how swim under water! Guess that later in the game!
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10
Perfect
Best Zelda Game or just Best Nintendo Game
posted by XxslayerxX (CLIFTON PARK, NY) Nov 20, 2011
Member since May 2010
12 out of 18 gamers (67%) found this review helpful
Lets Start.
What I think- I love Zelda, Ocarina of Time was my favorite one. This is now my favorite. This game is hard to play while laying down so you will have to stand or sit which is good. The wii motion + Works Great!! You can upgrade equipment like Slingshot to ScatterShot with items. The controls are hard to get used to at first but then there fun! Instead of Epona or a boat you use a Bird Forgot the name...
Story- You (Link) live in Skyloft in well the Sky. Nobody has ever gone below the clouds because they think its Dangerous and the birds wont go through the clouds. Theres a Ceremony going on and all you gotta do is get the Bird Statue from whoever has it. But Groose steals your bird and you gotta find it. Hes pretty much the "bully". Your best Friend Zelda after you win, asks to go riding but when you do she falls. You wake up in her Dads house and you follow this "Thing" After a while the "Things" name is Fi. She pretty muck replaces Navi. She helps you on your Quest! Then your long, fun Adventure Begins
Graphics- Its a mixture of Wind Waker and Twilight Princess, my opinion, I love it.
Verdict- I gave this a Ten because this is my favorite or 2nd favorite game, hard to choose but by far is the Best Zelda Game ever. The game has 50-100 hours of gameplay, thats good. You like Zelda, sword/adventure games then try this game out! If unsure rent it..i bought mine.
Wii Motion Plus Required.
What I think- I love Zelda, Ocarina of Time was my favorite one. This is now my favorite. This game is hard to play while laying down so you will have to stand or sit which is good. The wii motion + Works Great!! You can upgrade equipment like Slingshot to ScatterShot with items. The controls are hard to get used to at first but then there fun! Instead of Epona or a boat you use a Bird Forgot the name...
Story- You (Link) live in Skyloft in well the Sky. Nobody has ever gone below the clouds because they think its Dangerous and the birds wont go through the clouds. Theres a Ceremony going on and all you gotta do is get the Bird Statue from whoever has it. But Groose steals your bird and you gotta find it. Hes pretty much the "bully". Your best Friend Zelda after you win, asks to go riding but when you do she falls. You wake up in her Dads house and you follow this "Thing" After a while the "Things" name is Fi. She pretty muck replaces Navi. She helps you on your Quest! Then your long, fun Adventure Begins
Graphics- Its a mixture of Wind Waker and Twilight Princess, my opinion, I love it.
Verdict- I gave this a Ten because this is my favorite or 2nd favorite game, hard to choose but by far is the Best Zelda Game ever. The game has 50-100 hours of gameplay, thats good. You like Zelda, sword/adventure games then try this game out! If unsure rent it..i bought mine.
Wii Motion Plus Required.
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10
Perfect
Put on some coffee, this one will keep you awake.
posted by boomer150 (EUGENE, OR) Nov 26, 2011
Member since Jul 2011
6 out of 9 gamers (67%) found this review helpful
I bought Skyward Sword for the gold motion+ controller
I got all heart pieces, upgraded all items, finished all side quests, got all goddess cubes (treasure charts of skyward sword)
Total play time 51 hours 32 min 22 sec right before final boss battle.
Not alot of games are better than ocarina of time for me, but this one was. Not by alot, but still better. bottom line, Rent this one if you can't afford to buy it, if you can, please buy it so they can keep making games like this i loved everything about it.
I got all heart pieces, upgraded all items, finished all side quests, got all goddess cubes (treasure charts of skyward sword)
Total play time 51 hours 32 min 22 sec right before final boss battle.
Not alot of games are better than ocarina of time for me, but this one was. Not by alot, but still better. bottom line, Rent this one if you can't afford to buy it, if you can, please buy it so they can keep making games like this i loved everything about it.
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10
Perfect
Just about PERFECT!
posted by mingfour4 (STONEHAM, MA) Nov 26, 2011
Member since Nov 2011
4 out of 6 gamers (67%) found this review helpful
First off the combat controls are amazing and mirror like. This game was built for the Wii from the ground up. I love the fact that they used the same graphic designs as Twilight Princess. After TW I was hoping they would make Link in the next game look like he did in TW. The dungeon designs look fantastic and the puzzles are great. The fact that the enemies and bosses you fight require tactical precision is what really immerses you into the action. I have beaten every Zelda game out there except for the handheld titles and this is by far my favorite Zelda game. I was actually shocked when I saw that Gamespot gave this game a 7.5. This game is worthy of at least a score of 9.0.
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10
Perfect
Awesome Zelda game
posted by Assasin245 (GEORGETOWN, KY) Nov 23, 2011
Member since Oct 2011
4 out of 6 gamers (67%) found this review helpful
Battlefield 3 was my 2nd favorite game this year (MW3 being the first) but then this came along and trampled it. Actually MW3 did first. Battlefield sucked I traded it in and got this and I'm glad I did. This game is the stuff. People whine about the graphics but that's the way it was supposed to be made. I love the sword fighting and monsters. Although Fi is really annoying. This is the second best Zelda game twilight princess is the first. If you own a Wii you should have those games.
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10
Perfect
A bird no a plan no it Zelda with wing
posted by Royon (BRENTWOOD, CA) Nov 23, 2011
Member since Sep 2011
4 out of 6 gamers (67%) found this review helpful
This game is farout i love windwaker color it make this game more fun. Only issule i have is contorllor for the sword. But i don't care i big zelda fan i got every last zelda game still. The music the cutscreen Took my Breathe away. This game is getting 10 out of 10
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10
Perfect
BEST IN THE SERIES
posted by ZELDABROS (ROGERS, AR) Dec 11, 2012
Member since Dec 2012
2 out of 3 gamers (67%) found this review helpful
Alright I'm gonna tell you right now it's my new favorite game. Zelda is my favorite game series and when i saw this I was a little worried why you might ask? MOTION CONTROL. Not a big fan of it in Twilight Princess honestly but hey it's Zelda. When I started playing though this thing blew me away. The motion control is spot on, it has my favorite story line in any game, and its replay value is off the charts. It brings you back to the good old days of ocarina of time. EXCEPT WAYYYYYY BETTER. Yeah I know better then OCARINA pretty crazy stuff right there. Get ready to play one of the best games of all time fans because we got ourselves a true classic
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10
Perfect
The Legend of Zelda is fresh again.
posted by zeldaguy1 (BELLEVUE, NE) Dec 16, 2011
Member since Sep 2011
2 out of 3 gamers (67%) found this review helpful
OK so as time goes a new generation is born and with it new games. I am proud to say I was born into the nintendo era so I grew up with Zelda. The PS3 and XBOX 360 generation can easily overlook a Wii Game but they would be missing out on one of the best games out there.
This is one of the most amazing and best series out there in the world. It has made the standard and set the example and many action/rpg adventure games now a days.
Zelda games have always held a high expectation and honestly the formula was getting a little stale. Skyward Sword has breathed new life into the series again. I would go as far to say that it stands as best Zelda game ever right next to Ocarina of time.
The world in Skyward Sword is full of life and detail much pleasing to the eye. The storyline is epic and it actually makes you feel like a hero of great importance while you play the game. EX: Link is the chosen hero of destiny that once again must save the World aka "Skyloft". And Zelda plays a major role in saving world as well. Its not your normal Zelda where you have to rescue her.
The controls make the game a lot more fun. EX: combat is better and more realistic as the Wii motion plus gives you near perfect sword swings on the way you swing the Wii mote. The enemies defend against your attacks and you have to swing at an opening. It makes every battle feel like a duel. The only downside is you have to be precise on the way you swing the Wii mote but it beats the old days just mashing a button that makes Link swing randomly. So its a welcome change.
The Graphics are the best the series has ever seen and I would say the best on the Wii console. Link and the characters show emotions and you can see these through the expressions on their faces. The world lots like a painting as the graphics style was intended to look. Its a Blend of Twilight Princess and Wind Waker and it looks great.
40+ hours of game play. Much longer than most other gam
This is one of the most amazing and best series out there in the world. It has made the standard and set the example and many action/rpg adventure games now a days.
Zelda games have always held a high expectation and honestly the formula was getting a little stale. Skyward Sword has breathed new life into the series again. I would go as far to say that it stands as best Zelda game ever right next to Ocarina of time.
The world in Skyward Sword is full of life and detail much pleasing to the eye. The storyline is epic and it actually makes you feel like a hero of great importance while you play the game. EX: Link is the chosen hero of destiny that once again must save the World aka "Skyloft". And Zelda plays a major role in saving world as well. Its not your normal Zelda where you have to rescue her.
The controls make the game a lot more fun. EX: combat is better and more realistic as the Wii motion plus gives you near perfect sword swings on the way you swing the Wii mote. The enemies defend against your attacks and you have to swing at an opening. It makes every battle feel like a duel. The only downside is you have to be precise on the way you swing the Wii mote but it beats the old days just mashing a button that makes Link swing randomly. So its a welcome change.
The Graphics are the best the series has ever seen and I would say the best on the Wii console. Link and the characters show emotions and you can see these through the expressions on their faces. The world lots like a painting as the graphics style was intended to look. Its a Blend of Twilight Princess and Wind Waker and it looks great.
40+ hours of game play. Much longer than most other gam
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GF Rating
9
Excellent
Zelda would be perfect, Wii holds it back.
posted by GraphicSurgeon (CORTLAND, OH) Dec 15, 2011
Member since Dec 2011
2 out of 3 gamers (67%) found this review helpful
This game was amazing and gave me a chance to dust off the ol' Wii again. The game itself was very clever, everything was very well balanced. It was never to hard or to easy which keeps it fun but not frustrating. My only gripe is sometimes the controls don't swing the way you want which can leave you a few hearts short of what you should be, but that's the controller not the game. The graphics were about as good as they could be on the Wii. By far the best game you can get on the system.
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10
Perfect
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posted by LightStryke (BROOKLYN, NY) Dec 11, 2011
Member since Dec 2011
2 out of 3 gamers (67%) found this review helpful
... If you haven't played this game something is wrong with you. BEST ZELDA GAME EVER!!!
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10
Perfect
Zeldariffic.
posted by blqnyllow Dec 3, 2011
2 out of 3 gamers (67%) found this review helpful
Let me start off and say that this is probably the best Legend of Zelda, ever. I LOVED Majora's Mask but this takes the throne on my list. Skyward Sword is a great game. You can put so many hours in it and never stop. The beginning of the game starts out slow, like most Zelda's, but after 2 or 3 hours this game will make you not want to put the wii remote down. The gameplay is very fluid and the use of 'Wii Motion Plus' makes it feel like you're actually in Link's leather boots, swinging the sword and rescuing Kikwees from getting eaten. The Temples are probably the most challenging and brain busting in the whole series. Which is good because, who doesn't want a good ol' challenge?! The story is excellent from what I've played of it and it really pulls you in. Graphics in this game are pretty awesome. The water color looking art style pushes the wii to the little limit it has. Weapons and items in here are new and old. Shields are REALLY a big part in this game now. They break and have weaknesses. You get different swords and can upgrade your items! If you have an extra fifty dollars laying around you should definitely pick this game up, especially of you're a Zelda fan and want to know how Link became this awesome hero he is. Have fun!
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10
Perfect
mind = blown
posted by PhilipR (BROWNSVILLE, TX) Nov 28, 2011
Member since Jan 2011
2 out of 3 gamers (67%) found this review helpful
i wasnt sure what to expect out of this game because of the new control scheme. i've been a huge zelda fan all my life, and i can definitively say that this game can proudly stand out as one of the best. motion controls work better than you might think! if you are disappointed by the wii now, and are considering getting rid of it, then play this game before you do. it'll change your mind about the wii!
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10
Perfect
one of the best games i've ever played
posted by mackdaddyyoshi (PORTSMOUTH, NH) Dec 23, 2011
Member since Dec 2011
3 out of 5 gamers (60%) found this review helpful
i don't often give a 10/10 rating for video games. but this is an exception.
i've been video gaming since i was 5 years old
and i never thought anything would top the classics: pokemon, super smash bros, kingdom hearts...
but when zelda twilight princess came out I had never played a single zelda game. before i knew what hit me, i'd beaten one of the best games i've ever played.
now the sequel, Skyward Sword, has absolutely blown me away
it took me 62 hours to beat. every hour was the best platforming adventure i've ever played in 15 years.
this is the kind of game that inspires people's lives
10/10
i've been video gaming since i was 5 years old
and i never thought anything would top the classics: pokemon, super smash bros, kingdom hearts...
but when zelda twilight princess came out I had never played a single zelda game. before i knew what hit me, i'd beaten one of the best games i've ever played.
now the sequel, Skyward Sword, has absolutely blown me away
it took me 62 hours to beat. every hour was the best platforming adventure i've ever played in 15 years.
this is the kind of game that inspires people's lives
10/10
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GF Rating
9
Excellent
Still A Good Legend Of Zelda
posted by citigroup06 (NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV) Dec 4, 2011
Member since Nov 2011
3 out of 5 gamers (60%) found this review helpful
This game deserves a 9/10 due to the lack of exploration LOZ is known for. Towards the end it the game gets very repetitive and predictable. I, for one, was disappointed in the obvious attempts to make the game longer by stretching the missions rather than adding more side-quests or more land to explore.
This is the 1st LOZ game that gives you stages rather than a whole world that is connected. The story is typical 100% LOZ. Not the best but an addictive story to say the least. Twilight Princess was better, all around. More to explore and more story. This game exhagerates small missions. That is the only major downfall to this entry.
This is the 1st LOZ game that gives you stages rather than a whole world that is connected. The story is typical 100% LOZ. Not the best but an addictive story to say the least. Twilight Princess was better, all around. More to explore and more story. This game exhagerates small missions. That is the only major downfall to this entry.
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GF Rating
6
Above Average
Mildly Entertaining, but more often frustrating
posted by Ferrhis12 (MIDLOTHIAN, VA) Feb 7, 2012
Member since Feb 2012
4 out of 8 gamers (50%) found this review helpful
I had a decent amount of fun in this game. It definitely was worth a rent. But I didn't finish it and don't plan to because it had one too many frustrating parts. The controls were the worst. The incoherent story was next in line and the boring gameplay was the worst culprit. I could deal with terribly wonky controls if what I was DOING was fun, but overall it wasn't. And I had no real motivation to do what I was trying so very hard to do. In conclusion, it was a very disappointing experience and I hope Nintendo can get it together for the next one
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GF Rating
8
Very Good
FINISH HIM!!
posted by Karinka88 (MONTROSE, CO) Dec 4, 2011
Member since May 2010
3 out of 6 gamers (50%) found this review helpful
so worth finishing that final boss was so much fun i was going to give this game a 6 because of alot on annoying parts like the silent realm, bad controls, and stamina meter.... but now that im done with it i feel a little more merciful so ill stick with a score of an 8 that final boss helped alot
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