Official Skyward Sword discussion thread

[Fortissimo]

Everything about the Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is discussed here, be it new screen shots, videos, information, or just discussion.



We know that it's being released this holiday season, and comes bundled with a Golden Wiimote Plus that has the Triforce symbol. How awesome is that?

Discuss.

[Fzerowii]

I can't WAIT!! tbh, in e3 2010, it looked kinda meh, but now it looks AmAzInG! I loved TP so hopefully it'll deliver!

[EpiclyEpic]

I can't WAIT!! tbh, in e3 2010, it looked kinda meh, but now it looks AmAzInG! I loved TP so hopefully it'll deliver!

Agreed

[Fortissimo]

I hope the side quests are plentiful like in Majora's Mask. I want this game to last me awhile...seeing as it's probably going to be my last Wii game.

[BradBoZ]

Looks good, but not my favorite.
It only looks good because of it's 1080p.

[Javon]

Some of you may hate me for this, but I just can't get into the Zelda series -- I don't find it interesting at all.

[Fortissimo]

That's okay Javon Zelda series aren't always understood or easy.

E3 Trailer!

[EpiclyEpic]

That's okay Javon Zelda series aren't always understood or easy.

E3 Trailer!

@Javon: it's fine

@Fortissimo: The trailer looks great

[Fortissimo]

I know! I absolutely love the music in this game. Heck, I love pretty much all the Zelda music in the series x.x

[Javon]

Well, that's one good thing that I like about Zelda-- the music; we're both music guys. xD

[Fortissimo]

IGN's rewind theater for Skyward Sword 2011 E3 trailer:

Click here.

[Fortissimo]

IGN has posted screenshots for this game since E3 2010. They look great! Click here to see them.

[Team Nintendo]

Surprised this no thread for this yet with all our Zelda fans out there.

Anyone reserve it yet, or are you waiting to reserve that golden controller bundle? I haven't yet, likely will soon.

[Anonymous]

I've sold my Wii, sadly. So I'm now having to rely on one of my friends to get this game; (so I can sneak over and play it!)

[Fortissimo]

I'm preordering in August, and definitely getting the gold Wiimote. I hope it's bundled...

[Team Nintendo]

I've sold my Wii, sadly. So I'm now having to rely on one of my friends to get this game; (so I can sneak over and play it!)

Really?!! I won't be selling mine ever, too many VC games and lots of enjoyable games. I also need to be able to play my Gamecube games too.

When I get the Wii U, it will be put into storage (with the cube games) once all my content is moved to Wii U (if possible)

[jibbyjackjoe]

I love all things Zelda. The lore, the games. I never did get a chance to play the oracles games on the handhelds, but I will once they (hopefully) are for download on the 3ds.

OT: GOLD WIIMOTE PLUS?! News to me! I hope that doesn't artificially jack the price up, cuz I already have 4 wiimotes.

[Fortissimo]

@jibbyjackjoe It has motion plus and the Hylian Crest as well. It's unknown whether this is sold seperately or bundled with the game.

[Team Nintendo]

I'm up to 6 Wii remotes now, will be trading in 2 of them soon enough. I wanted (a) black motion plus one as I don't like that motion plus accessory piece (like the way it attaches to the remote, and how it alters the feel of the wiimote). I'm interested if the price is right, I ain't paying full price for another remote, although I really do want it.

[Fortissimo]

I just preordered the game at GameStop

I felt like doing it early :3

[Mii]

I don't think I take it. I would be my 1st Zelda game ever, but I'll wait for the wiiu version.

I didn't evrn know there was a game called Zelda till 3 months ago...

[EpiclyEpic]

I didn't evrn know there was a game called Zelda till 3 months ago...

I 'omg'd in real life.

Some of you may hate me for this, but I just can't get into the Zelda series -- I don't find it interesting at all.

You said that 3 weeks ago and now you have a link avatar? xD

[Mii]

You said that 3 weeks ago and now you have a link avatar? xD

I was thinking the same, but wasn't sure if it was link or zelda, so I didn't tell.

[Mac_Leod]

I'll probably be picking up a copy of the game that has the Hylian remote packaged in and giving one of my current remotes to my parents.

My big hope for Skyward Sword is that they have the classic overworld theme, as heard in the original and A Link to the Past.

[husker0072]

Like the series or not they will be games remembered by people who love games forever. Iconic!

[Brewsterscoffee]

The first time I played Ocarina of Time I didn't, but this time I did find Saria's Song very catchy. I have no idea why I didn't the first time. The Skyward Sword trailer looks amazing, I can't wait!

[Fortissimo]

So do you guys reckon those birds Link and Zelda rode will replace Epona when you're in the sky? I know you'll make it to Hyrule at some point, but...

[Brewsterscoffee]

I think we can assume they will, yes. Although I'll miss Epona for the nostalgia, I'm sure she'll be back in a later game. And I can't wait to fly, especially on the Wii; it wouldn't be as good on a handheld.

[MeAmCryzor]

Looks awesome except I don't really like the half-cell shaded half-realism graphics style. I'm sure it'll grow on me mind. When I get it, I'll have a red classic controller and re wii remote plus and a gold classic controller and gold wii remote plus. Yay for matching! \o/

[Fortissimo]

Looks awesome except I don't really like the half-cell shaded half-realism graphics style. I'm sure it'll grow on me mind. When I get it, I'll have a red classic controller and re wii remote plus and a gold classic controller and gold wii remote plus. Yay for matching! \o/

Using such a graphics style allows for cooler characters that would look awkward if the style was realistic like Twilight Princess. I love Twilight Princess, but its realistic graphics style limited the environment and enemy designs creativeness. I think Skyward Sword's graphics style feels like a hybrid between Twilight Princess and WW/PH/ST.

[Brewsterscoffee]

I like the new style. Although to be honest I don't care much about graphics.

[Team Nintendo]

Here it is:

Official European release date: November 18th (Nintendo Wii: Nintendo Officially Confirms The Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword Release Date | My Nintendo News)

Official American release date: November 20th (The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword out in North America on Nov. 20 | Joystiq)

You guys get it 2 days early due to how they release games (your games are on Fridays, our USA games come Sunday )

[Fortissimo]

Awesome! I pre-ordered in June, and I'm definitely looking forward to this game. I recently bought a motion plus controller just so I could play this game.

[Brewsterscoffee]

I can't wait! I didn't realize it was coming out so soon.

[Fortissimo]

I can't wait! I didn't realize it was coming out so soon.

Actually, the game is coming out very late. It was supposed to release in 2010. It was delayed, probably because Miyamoto decided to allow it to be orchestral at the last minute, which set everything back.

[jibbyjackjoe]

I feel like they are getting the graphics finally right with this game. I know what they tried to do with Windwaker, and I loved it, but it put so many people off. Which is sad, because Windwaker is a great game. Twilight Princess is just so dark, I don't feel immersed like I want to be in the world. Skyward Sword will be, as someone already said, the best blend for the games and hopefully will be what we get to look forward to here on in with this franchise.

OMG NOVEMBER?! I don't even have it pre ordered yet!!!!!

[Team Nintendo]

OMG NOVEMBER?! I don't even have it pre ordered yet!!!!!

What are you waiting for??!!

I also pre-ordered the bundle with the golden remote. I'm on a quest replacing original controllers with Motionplus built in. That accessory was a terrible idea.

[Fortissimo]

We're closing in on release day! Skyward Sword releases this Sunday in North America. I can't wait!

[Team Nintendo]

Almost 48 hours until I have it in my hands! Lousy Gamestop not opening till 11 on Sundays...

[Team Nintendo]

Played an hour yesterday. All I ended with was a sword... it probably won't take everyone this long, I really like to walk around a lot.

[Fortissimo]

I just got Nayru's Flame from the Sandship. I don't really like anything to do with Lanayru , but that's just me. It's too surreal. But I love Faron Woods and Eldin Volcano! The Kikwis are my favorite race in this game. Bucha is huge!

[EpiclyEpic]

got the game on the 17th, beaten it 3 days ago.

[Brewsterscoffee]

^Unfortunately I take forever with home console games because I'm only allowed on the TV after 11pm on Friday's and Saturday's, and then I get tired. Which sucks. XD But I'm almost finished. >:3

[NightAngel]

Thread resurrection!!

Still never got around to playing this. Its a shame... NO ONE should be without Link in their lives... it just isn't fair

[Pikapower0000]

Skyward Sword wasn't one of my favorites. It was a little weak in my eyes. Yes the game was technically Brilliant, like Super Mario Galaxy 2, but I just didn't feel the heart of it. It felt Like I was only playing the game, instead of the game fully engaging me. But anyway Rant over. This game has a great soundtrack, one of the best, and fantastic story. But other than that it has no salt. The great sky is barren and empty, unlike the great sea in Wind Waker. There are almost no side quests to do in hyrule, and it relies on the "Godess" Cubes which are a good idea without that extra lick of paint. Skyloft has almost nothing to do, save maybe 5 side quests. Also the controls are disappointing. They acted up all the time and were never accurate. The one thing hated most of all though was Fi: I loved her character and (spoiler alert) The Last cutscene with her is amazingly touching. But she babied you Waaaaayyyyy too much, she would hand you the answer to you on a silver platter. It was like she had game faqs in her head. But honestly this is a VERY good game and is definitely worth picking up. Zelda will always be a favorite of mine.

[The Detonator]

I hope the side quests are plentiful like in Majora's Mask. I want this game to last me awhile...seeing as it's probably going to be my last Wii game.

the side quests are actually kinda good. there are plenty of extra things to do. they are theses things called goddess stones that are hidden through out the whole world. and when you hit one treasure chests pop up in another place. so you have to find the stones(really really hard!) then you got to find the chest and then you get some cool items.there are also theses thing called gratitude crystals. basically remember the ocarina of time side quest thing. where you get this from guy a you go to guy b get something.its kinda like that but a little different. a guy asks you for something, then you have to get theses crystals. you get these crystals by doing different things for people( and sometimes theses take a while). and other crystals are just hidden randomly! all in all i think there is plenty of things to do. and plus i love the fact how you can upgrade your items and weapons. that is just freakin awesome!

[Superrty]

This threads over a year old? Wow.

[Varking]

Thread resurrection!!

Still never got around to playing this. Its a shame... NO ONE should be without Link in their lives... it just isn't fair

I played the original Zelda on NES and not any others since then. I got the Wii U knowing a Zelda would come out sooner or later and it is easily my most anticipated going forward until 2014 when it finally releases!

[Rainmaker133]

I played the original Zelda on NES and not any others since then. I got the Wii U knowing a Zelda would come out sooner or later and it is easily my most anticipated going forward until 2014 when it finally releases!

Wait... You haven't played Ocarina of Time? Majora's Mask? Link to the Past? Wind Waker? Spirit Tracks?
Buddy... get going. Play those. NOW.

[Superrty]

I played the original Zelda on NES and not any others since then. I got the Wii U knowing a Zelda would come out sooner or later and it is easily my most anticipated going forward until 2014 when it finally releases!

None others? Really? You know you can get twilight princess for $5 on ebay.