Short description
The Legend of Zelda - Skyward Sword marks a turning point for The Legend of Zelda franchise. The introduction of full motion control enabled by the Wii MotionPlus accessory synchronizes player movements with Link's actions while offering the most intuitive play control of any game in The Legend of Zelda franchise to date.
Long description
Nintendo's best-selling Legend of Zelda franchise returns to Wii with enhanced sword fighting controls and a new setting that takes place high above the clouds. Set before the events chronicled in 1998's Ocarina of Time, the elfin hero known as Link will alternate between two disparate worlds - a chain of floating islands in the air and a network of dungeons far below - by using the ancient powers of the titular blade.
While previous games featured riding and sailing, Skyward Sword has Link flying. Link will be able to use a large bird to glide, dive, and climb to explore his surroundings. On land, Link must defend himself against an assortment of creatures with his sword, which now takes advantage of the enhanced motion detection found in the Wii Remote Plus. Each thrust, slice, and parry by the player will be carried out by Link at the same time. Other motion-sensitive controls allow players to roll bombs, shoot arrows, and steer flying objects toward their targets.
Initial runs of Skyward Sword include as a special bonus, a compact disc with selected music from "The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Symphony." Once supplies have run out, the disc will no longer be included with the game. A limited edition bundle is also available for purchase, which includes the music CD, the game, and a gold-coloured Wii Remote Plus controller emblazoned with the Hylian Crest.
Special features
Thanks to the required Wii MotionPlus accessory, every movement of Link's sword matches the player's motion with exact precision. If players motion left to right, Link swings from left to right. The precision play control is applied to enemies as well, as players must contemplate strategy when battling opponents that actively try to defend against attacks
Wii MotionPlus puts an arsenal of items at the player's disposal. It offers a multitude of actions with just simple, intuitive motions. Players will try their hand at firing a bow, tossing bombs and using a whip to battle enemies and solve puzzles
The game will also introduce a distinct new graphical style perfectly suited to the franchise's fantastical universe, like a painting come to life
The Legend of Zelda - Skyward Sword will offer a multitude of new game-play mechanics, giving it a refreshingly different feel from all of the past titles in the series
additional information
Nintendo's best-selling Legend of Zelda franchise returns to Wii with enhanced sword fighting controls and a new setting that takes place high above the clouds.
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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Reviewed by Ruben from Kathu, South Africa on 30 October 2012
0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword game is by far the best I’ve ever seen on Wii in terms of sound, graphics and controls. The best feature is that whatever you do with the controller, Link does with his sword, in exact precision. The combat is tighter and harder and the music is symphonic. Skyward Sword is probably the finest game ever to appear on Wii and is definitely the best motion control game on any platform.
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