The Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Nintendo Switch)

As a long-time fan of the series, I was thrilled to order this game for the Nintendo Switch to revisit one of my favorites. "The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword" remains a standout title in the franchise, and experiencing it on the Switch has been a nostalgic and delightful journey.The game retains its rich storytelling and immersive gameplay, and playing it on the Switch has introduced some modern conveniences that enhance the overall experience. The controls are intuitive, and the graphics look great on the Switch’s screen.Replaying this classic has been a pleasure, and it’s amazing to see how well it holds up. For fans of the series or newcomers alike, this version of "Skyward Sword" is a fantastic way to experience one of Zelda's finest adventures.

This game was the only 3D Zelda game I hadn't played and the HD remake is brilliant. A good story and classic 3D Zelda gameplay along with elements such as stamina and climbing that were consequently used for Breath of the Wild.I hadn't used the motion controls because I mainly use mine in handheld. When I did dock the game and play on the TV you can still use button controls by switching it to that option in the settings.The button controls take an hour or two to get used to but once I got used to them they are great and feel natural. You use the right stick to swing your sword. I even didn't have any problems with holding L down for the full camera control as you get used to it and don't really need full camera control during combat whilst you are locked on and targeting an enemy.Overall this game using button controls was a very enjoyable experience in handheld mode and whilst docked to the tv. The story is solid and there is a surprise at the end of the story for people who don't catch on quick like me. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoyed previous Zelda games or even the original as this is the best version of the game.

I adore this game! The art style is beautiful, the story is great and playing it is a phenomenal experience. Having the option to play with button controls or motion is great, both work well but do take some getting used to initially, but after that they're good to work with. I never had the wii version, so I'm so happy to be able to play this on switch! I can't recommend this game enough.

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword has faced some tough competition over the years. I am speaking of course for the battle to be crowned the black sheep of the Zelda series. For the most part it loses that (not so sought after) title to Zelda II. But it's still a close contest considering the amount of hate this particular entry generates even (and especially) from hard core Zelda veterans.For anyone perusing the online reviews for the original release back in 2011 this would come as something as a shock. The game released to (almost) universal critical acclaim with 5 stars and perfect 10s abundant. Indeed I distinctly remember one very esteemed critic praising it as the greatest Zelda ever made and that the motion controls were so perfectly implemented that he never wished to go back to traditional button controls.In my view all of this is pertains to a classic case of recency bias. With each blockbuster release taking an ever greater number of years to develop, it's hardly surprising that a starving fan base is only too ready to heap untold praise when a new entry finally drops.I was not immune to this. I myself have gushed excessive praise on the game in the past. What's helpful about the Switch remake is that it affords the opportunity to reassess and reappraise its qualities in the cold light of day.Skyward Sword is not the greatest Zelda game ever made. It isn't even in the top tier. It didn't redefine the series let alone break new ground in the wider gaming landscape. The motion controls, whilst not nearly as bad as some protest, are shoehorned into every facet of gameplay in that way Nintendo so loves to do with its latest hardware innovation.Reading this you may be inclined to think I myself belong to the haters club. Not so. Skyward Sword is a wonderful game in many ways. It has some of the very best dungeons and boss battles in the series. A magical soundtrack (the first Zelda to be fully orchestrated). A beautiful, timeless and unique art style that could have come straight from the palette of Claude Monet. A rich, fully fleshed out and emotionally engaging story. A memorable and loveable cast of NPCs.Most importantly, it is the first example of Nintendo making a serious attempt to take Zelda lore seriously, finally providing an epic origin story worthy of a series of this pedigree.For all this it would be foolish to deny the game's weaknesses. The chief offender here is not so much the shoe-horned motion controls but unnecessary padding, repetition and handholding. It is also the most linear entry in the series stifling the sense of freedom and exploration for which the series was always known.And for all its brilliance in dungeon design, the overworld too often sees expertly crafted puzzles battle for your attention with sub-par and tedious fetch quests and side adventures which are more akin to a tech demo for the Wii's motion controls than anything else, something that is all the more strange for a game that came out at the end of that console's lifespan.The Switch remake allows today's generation to not only experience the game in HD and with various (albeit modest) quality of life improvements but, more importantly, without the gimmickry of full-on motion controls. This is achieved by an unconventional approach to button mapping which is both clever and inventive albeit a sometimes awkward compromise.It is hugely to Nintendo's credit that the remake attempts to introduce this greater degree of player choice and, from a technical perspective, it cannot have been easy to implement. It can only be hoped this is enough to placate the more hard core critics and finally allow them to experience a game that, for all its missteps, gets so much right and almost soared.Ultimately the greatest irony is that, despite all of above, Skyward Sword still boasts one of the greatest legacies in the entire Zelda franchise. Whilst Nintendo may have wished that legacy to be the adoption of motion controls into the gaming mainstream, it will come as no surprise that that particular ambition remains unfulfilled. But what Skyward Sword did achieve was to finally put to rest a formula that, for all its initial cleverness, had become stale and predictableI am speaking of course of the "secret sauce" of Ocarina of Time where each attempt to replicate that masterpiece's magic instead fell more and more victim to a painting by numbers approach to game design, with all its well worn tropes and MacGuffins.Skyward Sword's caused Nintendo to fundamentally reassess the future of Zelda and its true legacy is the revolution that was Breath of the Wild.Even if that were to be its only contribution to the series, it would in itself be a truly remarkable accomplishment

Exactly what grandson wanted, quick delivery

While Skyward Sword isn’t my favourite Zelda game, I have enjoyed playing it, I tried playing it before and stopped near the beginning, but this time I gave it a go and was glad I did, while the controls aren’t perfect I’ve accidentally selected the wrong gear/ weapon a number of times, I quite like the combat, I like how the enemies blocked and can see where ideas that were used in breath of the wild came from, I’ve been playing it mostly in handheld mode, and it plays fine, I did get struck a few times I have to admit, I think this has is a great addiction to a Zelda collection.

excellent

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