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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: No video game bears the same burden of expectation as a new entry in The Legend of Zelda. Each chapter generates a massive wave of pre-release excitement, followed closely by inevitable post-launch debates. Questions like, "Is this the best Zelda game ...
Abstract: It took a long time for me to warm to The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, or at least longer than you’d expect of a game many anticipated to be one of the Wii’s crown jewels.It starts off frustratingly slowly. After an arty opening sequence that explai...
If you're reading this review, you probably know what Zelda is by now. Skyward Sword is more of the same — reworked, and polished. My two major criticisms of the game are that it takes forever to get to the really good bits and the game plays it too safe...
Abstract: How do you start a review of the latest game in the quintessential Nintendo series, The Legend of Zelda? It's 25 years since the first Zelda game made it's debut on the Famicom Disk System back in 1986. How is it that a game series can remain so popula...
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Published: 2012-06-05, Author: Matthew , review by: reviewed.com
Classic Zelda with a modern motion control system, Skyward Sword is not only one of the best ever Zelda games, but a contender for the best game on the Wii....
Abstract: Published November 26th 2011. Written by Dominic Sheard. This year has been pretty hard on Wii owners. There hasn’t been many great titles released for the system in 2011, but it’s good to know then that Nintendo are making sure Wii owners aren’t forgo...
Nintendo has produced one of Link’s most memorable adventures yet, a rich tapestry of strange characters, memorable locations full of flourish and mischievous bosses. By taking MotionPlus to heart, it has created an interface unlike that of any other ...
Apart from minor hiccups, Skyward Sword is a remarkably well-designed adventure with some superb boss encounters, the best of which seamlessly integrate the motion controls that lay at the heart of the experience. Its main sins are that it's a bit of a...
Abstract: Name: Genre: Platform: All the Legend of Zelda games are good, without question. But are they all great? Wind Waker had a superb art style, but was let down by lengthy stretches of boring high-seas travel. Twilight Princess had the mature tone series ...
