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November 2011
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The editors liked
Swordplay control interface
Musical score
Boss fights
New upgrade system built on collectibles
Mental challenges
Puzzles
Visual/artistic direction
And flight/open world sensations on the Loftwings
Great motion controls
Music and boss fights
Good visuals and level design
Excellent dungeon design
A host of worthwhile collectibles
Great boss fights
Strong visuals.
The editors didn't like
Controls (besides swordplay)
More open world options
Minor logistical/continuity issues
Fetch quests right at the end of your fantastic adventure
Not enough story interwoven with the gameplay
Where's the interesting exploration (i.e. secrets)?
Abstract: Wii has been lacking in "must have" titles for a while now, with shoddy, 3rd-party games about Barbie on horseback or 101-ways-to-waggle-your-Wii-mote dominating its new release list for months - nay, years. True to form, Nintendo puts out its own Wii ...
Swordplay control interface, musical score, boss fights, new upgrade system built on collectibles, mental challenges, puzzles, visual/artistic direction, and flight/open world sensations on the Loftwings
Controls (besides swordplay), more open world options, minor logistical/continuity issues
Published: 2011-12-07, Author: Ryan , review by: nerdreactor.com
Great motion controls, music and boss fights, Good visuals and level design
Fetch quests right at the end of your fantastic adventure, Not enough story interwoven with the gameplay, Where's the interesting exploration (i.e. secrets)?
Abstract: WiiIt's a good time to be a gamer. This Christmas season has been host to some of the best in gaming history and we're all spoilt for choice. So, which should we choose to keep us and our loved ones busy over the festive season? To date, almost 90 mill...
Abstract: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is a pretty fantastic game. That might not come as much of a surprise, as we’ve all grown used to a particular level of quality in regards to console Zelda titles, but as a long time Zelda fan that has started to grow...
Abstract: When Twilight Princess came out, many thought that the controls weren’t really up to snuff, preferring the “classic” style of the GameCube version over the gimmicky Wii motion controls. But there’s nothing gimmicky about how Skyward Sword plays. Ev...
Abstract: Two things have remained consistent in Nintendo’s history: Most of their game systems are virtually indestructible, and most of their games featuring a ’mascot’ character such as Mario, Samus, or Link tend to be very good. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward ...
Abstract: It is often hard to stay grounded when a new Legend of Zelda game is released for a console, an event which only happens every 5-7 years. It's easy to go into the game with rupee-colored glasses, or alternatively with sky-high expectations. With the la...
Abstract: Well, it’s a 10 out of 10. Thanks for reading. Goodnight.It’s not quite perfect but I have to give it a 10 anyways because it represents a perfect value for your gaming dollar so you have to go and get it. If you don’t have a Wii or you tra...
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Published: 2011-11-16, Author: Tom , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword finds itself in an unenviable predicament. In the 25 years since its inception, the franchise has picked up a few bad habits. Chief among these are a predictable structure and fetch quests that force you to trudge th...
