Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for Wii

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1

Horrible

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posted by peepee1001 (MOUNT OLIVE, NC) Feb 13, 2013

Member since Dec 2012

its crazy

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10

Perfect

what i think

posted by amydrussell (SNOQUALMIE, WA) Feb 9, 2013

Member since Oct 2012

its awsome the bosses are fun and all that but just one thing is missing exploreing is not in this but its still awsome

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1

Horrible

Chores

posted by stufftough (OAKLAND, CA) Feb 4, 2013

Member since Jan 2013

I don't want to do your chores Zelda. I just want to go in & fight the bosses. Instead you make me go find 5 flippin keys just to open the door, & then figure out all the things & tricks to do just to get to the boss. As much as I like figuring things out, this doesn't seem the genre to do it it, leave that sort of thing to the puzzle genre i.e. Portal, & Professor Layton.

I thought the game would have more of a cell-shaded look to it. But I was pleasantly surprised by it's looks, & option to take a majority of the on screen hub (indicators of what buttons do what) off of the screen. Which made the game that much more immersive. The story starts out wonderfully too, at a school where Link is currently attending, but it's more like a boarding school so he lives there too. I think they were trying to appeal to the popular Harry Potter series, which wasn't a bad idea. The problem is that Link goes around & people he knows around the school talk to him, the problem being is that we, the player, know nothing about any of these characters. Introductions could have been fixed by simply attaching characters names to their dialogue. OR, by going the extra mile & buying some VOICE ACTORS for your NEXT-GEN TITLE NINTENDO!!!

Sorry that bugs me so, but these are interactive immersive experiences we're supposed to be engaging in right? Well it doesn't work, when 4, count them, FOUR different N.P.C.'s tell me "Hey, you know you can look around the room using the 'C' button, right?" That breaks the forth wall, & there are other games that do that with humor & grace. Honestly I'd rather have had it so that they included a forced tutorial before the game started. I flippin hate those! But I'd rather have that, than be pulled out of this sort of interesting story-line that you're presenting me with.

In closing I just want to point out that there are game series that can move on, like Resident Evil towards Gears if War. Zelda should have moved on more towards Shadow of the Co

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GF Rating

10

Perfect

Amazing

posted by lil_j13 (HOPKINSVILLE, KY) Jan 30, 2013

Member since Jan 2013

This Zelda title is in my honest opinion one of the best to date. I think A link to the past still has my heart but this one was truly amazing. The story was really really good.. I REALLY HOPE they decide to continue this story. Simply put, this game was amazing!

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GF Rating

8

Very Good

Not what I expected.

posted by alphamy (ANDREWS, TX) Jan 22, 2013

Member since Jan 2013

I must say that wii plus remote works really great, but I enjoyed Twilight Princess way more than Skyward. Twilight has better story and amazing controls.

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10

Perfect

Ocarina Move Over

posted by Jesse978908 (WAXAHACHIE, TX) Jan 13, 2013

Member since Jan 2013

Though many opponents of motion controls will tell you otherwise, this is the best Zelda game ever made. The story is flawless, the controls meaningful, the graphics are gorgeous. This game goes toe to toe with much more advanced HD games and looks just as good. This game is a masterpiece.

A Masterpiece.

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GF Rating

9

Excellent

Enjoyed, but too long.

posted by rhythmguitarhv (SPRING BRANCH, TX) Jan 11, 2013

Member since Nov 2011

My play time was 21 hours and 47 min. when I decided to stop. I was a little over 60% completed I think looking at the sections on the guide list. When the guide has 35 sections and one can take up to two hours....yeah. It's good and fun, but not outstanding. It was time to move on to something else for me. It keeps adding new things, but they're just new tools to basically do the same type of stuff. Definitely give it a shot. The average completion time online is around 36 hours though. I believe it too.

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GF Rating

9

Excellent

I miss my Ocarina

posted by Kthulhu (BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC) Nov 26, 2012

Member since Nov 2012

Having been away from the series for a while, save for plowing through my friend's copy of Twilight princess when it came out, I was a little hesitant to return to my once beloved universe. I picked it up when I signed up for gamefly and figured since I wasn't paying full price for it, it would be worth playing at least. I was thoroughly impressed. It felt like I was playing Ocarina of Time again, the goofy comedy, the in depth story, it felt like I when I first picked up that n64 controller and started my love for the 3d lands of Hyrule. Yeah things were different, and at times the most complicated part of the puzzles were the fiddly controls of the Wii, but I was prepared for that going in. I don't understand the need for Fi to immediately re-explain something to you every time a story point happens in a video sequence or even a conversation, so there were moments where the repetativeness of it got on my nerves, but I powered through it. The harp however, is terrible. If the motion controls aren't calibrated to a tee when you start to play to open the trials, you could be sitting there waving your hand for a good five minutes or more. Just give me my Ocarina back and let me push some buttons, maybe make me hold the Wii mote like a flute or something. All in all though I am very pleased, if you work past the minor annoyances (harp, Fi, and going to the same three zones a hundred times) it really is a great addition to the wide world of Zelda.

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GF Rating

8

Very Good

wii motion plus = annoyance along with empty sky

posted by sonic1991 (LAS VEGAS, NV) Nov 25, 2012

Member since Nov 2012

skyward sword is a great game except the wii motion plus has to be calibrated almost every 30 minutes. so sew me for saying this is but, its not my favorite zelda game. Also skyworld is the empiest place in the world barely any enimies and the boss you fight with the loftwings (birds) is just annoying. so gets an 8 sew me.

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GF Rating

9

Excellent

25 Years of a Legend

posted by Gamer47 (BEAVERTON, OR) Nov 19, 2012

Member since Nov 2011

Don't get me wrong, this is a great game. This is my favorite Zelda game yet. Second best, Twilight Princess. This game takes place as the beginning of the series. Zelda is not a princess, just your friend on the Skyloft, a floating piece of rock in the sky. Everyone goes around on a giant bird called Loftwings. After you winning the wing ceremony, you take a ride with Zelda, until a black tornado sucks her up and spits her down to the world below. You find a sword inside the statue of the goddess and the spirit inside called Fi. You take the sword and start your adventure below. This game has motion control and requires the Wii Motion Plus or a Wii Remote Plus. Whatever you do with the remote, Link does with his sword. If you aim the remote up, you can harness power to preform the Skyward Strike, a great force of power. The only problem I have in this game is flying in the Sky. The sky is huge and there is nothing to do, but fly around on your Loftwing. Plus the music gets really boring. Either way, it's still my favorite Zelda game so far. I rate this game a 9 out of 10. Keep it up Nintendo!

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9

Excellent

fun

posted by NaturalBeginnin (APEX, NC) Nov 13, 2012

Member since Nov 2012

This game is fun and I really enjoyed playing this game. The only thing that I had a problem with is that there was to much talking or I should say story telling while your trying to get the game started.

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7

Good

Good game for what it is but zelda is zelda

posted by chrono36 (NAMPA, ID) Nov 7, 2012

Member since Nov 2012

I wont waste to much time here. Good clean hacknslash Zelda.
Graphics are good. Puzzles can take hours if not days to figure out.
Controls are super good.(Except for the bird. I didn't care for that. Seemed a lil buggy) If your lookin for a challenge and days of gameplay you will find it here.

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GF Rating

10

Perfect

Possibly the BEST Zelda EVER

posted by SamusAranZero Oct 25, 2012

I have to say Ocarina of Time (N64), aside from Master's Quest (GameCube), was the best Zelda, but this one either beats it or comes shy of beating it as this is where the Legend of the Master Sword takes place. Be prepared for over 60 hours of great gameplay using your Wii Remote Plus and Nunchuck. It puts you right into the action. After you beat it, you'll be overwhelmed by the intuitive minds of Nintendo's great creation, but the fun doesn't stop there; enjoy it AGAIN in Hero Mode (a more challenge feat for Novices).

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GF Rating

7

Good

hat

posted by LightAngelxX (BROOKLYN, NY) Oct 15, 2012

Member since Aug 2012

suck

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GF Rating

10

Perfect

A Must Play!!!

posted by KJStevens (HERNDON, PA) Oct 11, 2012

Member since Jan 2012

A Fantastic Game...Fun, But Tough, and Beautifully Illustrated!!! Can't Wait For The Next Zelda Game!!!

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GF Rating

8

Very Good

A must-play for fans and non-fans alike

posted by nr_clark (MARLTON, NJ) Oct 4, 2012

Member since Oct 2012

The last Zelda game I played was the Windwaker on GC. To be honest the overall pace and experience didn't wow me as much as Skyward Sword did.

This game contains the best of what the franchise is known for: quest(s), utilizing different equipment to achieve different results, strategic yet engaging combat. I did find that the MotionPlus attachment, although needed (and uncommonly used for many Wii gamers), is a nice touch that added quite a bit of accuracy to the already interesting combat with the directional slicing sword features. The sword combat with the interactive use of the Wiimote was just so creative and something I'd not seen before. It was like a completely different combat system with such a simple change.

Music is much, much better than what I expected. It fit in well with the surrounding environment. The huge plus is that it is orchestrated, mainly. Thus the sound is a much better complement to the gameplay and makes it so much more cinematic and memorable.

Graphics is as good as it gets for the Wii. The Wii isn't known for its graphics but when the game developers get creative with the design, the player won't even catch the lack of graphics. Character design, environment, visual effects, etc combine the look of Windwaker (Youthful and two-tone) and Twilight Princess (Polished and serious) to make a look that can work best with the graphics capabilities. For example, in a field-like room/dungeon (there are quite a few), the farther out the field of vision is, the more painting-esque it becomes. Very artistic and it doesn't interfere with the experience.

Pace of the game couldn't be better. It was planned out very nicely to get all the points across while not making you fall asleep...most of the time anyway!

Overall I'm glad I decided to rent this game and I believe you'll be glad you did the same.

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10

Perfect

Excellent!

posted by swagdaddy1497 (FAIRFIELD, CA) Sep 3, 2012

Member since Jun 2012

This game was amazing! The use of the Wii motion plus is wonderful. it really tests your skills with the sword. The different gear you obtain throughout the game is also cool. you have to use your brain to use the right thing.
The story is amazing as well. every little thing that happens makes you want to play that much longer. sure its a long game, but it is all worth it.
All im trying to say is , next to Ocarina of time, THIS IS THE BEST LEGENED OF ZELDA GAME EVER!

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GF Rating

7

Good

Good Game but not challenging though

posted by dragonbb (KAILUA, HI) Aug 30, 2012

Member since Jun 2012

Game was great but like all the new Zelda's (After Zelda ocarina of time) it was not that challenging. It seems like the are putting more in to graphic then into the story or the level. This is way im giving it a 7 out if 10.

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1

Horrible

That's pretty lame Nintendo

posted by Soccergeek (IRVING, TX) Aug 18, 2012

Member since Feb 2012

So I got the game on Friday, found out I needed the Motion+ Friday Night, and sent the game back Saturday.

What a rip off. No where on the gamefly site does it say that I need to have the Motion+. It does however have a notice on the cover of the game box (went to Best Buy to find out). Then I see that the Motion+ is $25.00! What horse hockey!!!!! I already spent $150 buying three extra controllers, now I have to spend another $100 to get 4x Motion+

No wonder Nintendo is doing so poorly in the market. Also, SHAME ON GAMEFLY for not making that tid-bit of information apparent on their site. It would have saved my a game rental spot and I would be spending the weekend playing a game I could actually PLAY!

I wish I could write a review about the game, but I am so frustrated I just sent the game back.

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10

Perfect

Amazing game! Best game on the Wii!

posted by DarkOverlord (Toronto, CA) Aug 18, 2012

Member since Aug 2012

I bought this game, AND pre-ordered it, and it is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Graphics: Wind Waker and Twilight Princess graphics combined 9/10
Gameplay: Motion controls are great, fun, and the idea works! 10/10
Replay Value: 9/10
Music: 10/10 it is BEAUTIFUL!!!
Story: 10/10 awesome!
Final Verdict: 10/10

It's awesome! You should buy it!

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7

Good

No bad but not amazing

posted by Kashi (RIVERSIDE, CA) Aug 13, 2012

Member since Apr 2011

im a huge huge zelda fan... this game was fun at some parts but some ish was not necessary like the vacuum blower thing...W T F was that ish about? the stupid imprisoned.. i mean come on!!! sometimes the sword was a lil unresponsive like when i tried killing the freaken plants and it wouldnt slash right... but that was only sometimes... other then that story line wasnt too bad... gets really really good towards the end... all in all it was alright.. definatly didnt wanna replay though...hope the next one is better

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1

Horrible

Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

posted by rosie41676 (PHILADELPHIA, PA) Aug 9, 2012

Member since Aug 2012

This game is terrible, the graphics is dull and sad...I am a huge Zelda fan and love both the classics and Ocarina of time, but Skyward Sword was a big disappointment.
I give this a -1

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GF Rating

7

Good

to be very honest...

posted by darkwolf99 (ANCHORAGE, AK) Aug 8, 2012

Member since Jan 2009

The legend of zelda skyward sword was a good game, I enjoyed playing through it. the dungeons were good, and as was the fighting (skulltulas are really hard in this game for once). now I do not give this game a 10 out of 10 or a 9 out of ten for the fact that THEY could have better honestly. If you played through the other zelda games Which I had mostly, this one is the most tedious, You literally enter this giant thunder head 3 times to do something that you could have done the FIRST time! (I personally do not like flying into giant thunderstorms at all, doesn't sound safe) and do not get me started on the ending on the game. I wont tell every thing about it for those who may have not beaten it yet. The one thing I will say is if you know what a paradox is you will find one in the ending!!! They left a paradox in there that is highly obvious! this is why I give it a 7 out of ten.

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9

Excellent

Best Game EVER!!!!!

posted by supamario2 (LENEXA, KS) Aug 4, 2012

Member since Aug 2012

Im a HUGE Legend of Zelda fan i [lay ocrina of ttime and Four Swoards Adventure but this is the best!

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9

Excellent

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posted by EObert13 (COLORADO SPRINGS, CO) Jul 27, 2012

Member since Jul 2012

I'm a Zelda Fan, I think that almost all of the Zelda games are great. Skyward Sword is OK. Gameplay is the best thing about this game, but some of the story lines plus some of the characters looks almost just as bad as the characters on Windwaker. Except Link, instead of a big head, big eyes and really small feet. This game, Link almost looks like a woman because of the angle of his face on the game. I think this game is cool but not really the "best" Zelda game out of all the others.

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