14-07-2021 15:47
Hobby Consolas - 94
Diez años después de su lanzamiento original, nos reencontramos con una aventura mágica. El último Zelda clásico, antes de Breath of the Wild, sigue siendo una aventura que nos dejará marcados de por vida, y se disfruta mucho mejor con el nuevo esquema de control. Los cambios consiguen que siga resultando muy actual.
Vandal - 8.5
Puede que The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword siga sin ser la mejor entrega de esta legendaria saga, pero su remasterización para Nintendo Switch hace que ahora sea mucho más disfrutable que nunca. La alta definición consigue que por fin se le haga justicia a su bonita dirección artística, los 60 fps le sientan de escándalo, la cámara se puede recolocar con total libertad, los controles por movimiento detectan con mayor precisión nuestros gestos y se han introducido unas cuantas mejoras de calidad de vida muy necesarias que agilizan el ritmo de la aventura mucho más de lo que podría parecer en un primer momento. En definitiva, la mejor versión de un juegazo con el que descubrir una de las historias más importantes y apasionantes de una de las series más revolucionarias y mágicas de la industria.
Area Jugones - 8.8
Os podría hablar de su historia, de la evolución de sus personajes, de fps o de cómo pasamos de los cielos de Celéstea a luchar en la tierra pero he preferido centrar mis esfuerzos en hacer justicia con este juego y explorar esos detalles que en su día pasaron desapercibidos avisando de lo que estaba por venir.
Los pies en la tierra, la vista en el cielo...y velando siempre por la Trifuerza. Esa es la conclusión que saco de este Skyward Sword. Un juego que siempre ha sabido dar los pasos correctos, que tuvo ambiciones muy altas y que nunca deshonró el legado de una saga, que a día de hoy es historia de los videojuegos. El tiempo le ha dado la razón.
3D Juegos
La remasterización de Zelda: Skyward Sword para Nintendo Switch nos invita a rejugar (o jugar por vez primera) a uno de los más importantes juegos de la saga, y hacerlo con significativas mejoras. Sobre todo en lo jugable, con la posibilidad de manejar el movimiento de la espada de Link mediante los sticks analógicos, así como una serie de pequeños añadidos que hacen la experiencia más fluida. No tan buenas noticias en lo técnico, donde el trabajo de remaster gráfico se limita a subir la resolución. Aun así, un título muy recomendable que sigue sintiéndose bien a pesar de sus 10 años de antigüedad.
Eurogamer España - Recomendado
Si hay algo que no contaba con ver es a una Nintendo conformista con el control, pero aunque duela ver tropezar aquí a este juego concretamente, dudo que sea un motivo para dejarlo pasar. Es cierto que el asunto de la calibración puede ser un fastidio y que cuesta hacerse a la idea de que a esto no vamos a poder jugar en el metro, pero por lo demás no creo que Skyward Sword (sin el HD, ojo) merezca todo el revuelo que se ha formado a su alrededor, y especialmente si se dejó pasar en su día no puedo hacer otra cosa que recomendarlo de todo corazón. Porque Skyward Sword no es su precio, ni el de su amiibo, ni el maltrecho aniversario de Zelda. Skyward Sword es un juego que de verdad apuntaba hacia el cielo, aunque la Nintendo de hoy parezca empeñada en apuntar un poquito más abajo. Concretamente, a la altura de la caja registradora.
Meristation - 7.5
Skyward Sword fue un juego arriesgado y por momentos rompedor, que propuso una forma alternativa de pelear y nos dejó algunas de las situaciones más ingeniosas de la historia reciente de la saga. Sin embargo, también fue un juego dominado por el exceso de ayudas y un grado de repetición cuestionable, dejando un sabor de boca agridulce a muchos jugadores que no esperaban necesariamente una revolución de la talla de Breath of the Wild, pero al menos sí algo más equilibrado en sus ritmos y exigencias. Este remaster, lanzado casi una década después, sirve para sacar más partido a su llamativa estética de acuarela, aliviar el peso de algunos trámites y también permitir jugarlo sin sensores de movimiento por si alguno así lo prefiere. Pero más allá de esos bienvenidos ajustes, Skyward Sword HD es un producto conservador, poco transformativo. La base es muy buena, y sus fans (viejos y nuevos) lo seguirán siendo; pero otros no dejarán de entrever en él el potencial de algo todavía mejor.
Juegos ADN - 8
Es cierto que Nintendo podría haber dado más de sí en el desarrollo, pero habrá que ver en qué forma los efectos de la pandemia han afectado al equipo y a las limitaciones sufridas. Por lo demás, solo me queda decir que si sois amantes de Zelda es un título que sí o sí debería estar en vuestra colección, ya que, como bien se sabe, todos los juegos tienen una historia, pero solo uno es leyenda, y como en toda leyenda, siempre hay un origen épico.
Vida Extra
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword es uno de esos videojuegos que se merece ser jugado y más aún si sois aficionados de la saga. Es una de esas obras que por lo bien llevado que está su argumento, por lo entretenidos que resultan sus combates y por lo magistral que resulta la aventura en general te logra enganchar de principio a fin mientras las horas se pasan volando sin que te des cuenta.
Tal vez el regreso del juego con esta nueva versión se merecía un mejor homenaje que fuese más allá de unos gráficos en alta definición y poco más, especialmente con los inconvenientes en su sistema de control, aunque eso no quita que sea un título de Nintendo Switch que no lamentaréis en absoluto que forme parte de vuestra colección.
Pueden pasar 10, 20 o 30 años que The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword siempre será una de las mejores entregas de toda la saga. Uno de esos juegos por los que te das cuenta de por qué, después de 35 años, The Legend of Zelda sigue siendo una franquicia tan aclamada y que siempre formará parte de nuestras vidas.
Metacritic (82)
OpenCritic (80)
Console Creatures (recommended):The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD gracefully updates the original and successfully delivers a worthwhile rejuvenation of the classic Wii game. While the work done by Nintendo improves the base game in many ways, the quality of life improvement has given The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword a fresh opportunity to shine. My gripes are minor, like the lack of villages and NPCs outside of Skyloft but I get why they aren’t in the game. The remastering of Skyward Sword makes it a drastically more accessible game on the Nintendo Switch that offers a wider audience the chance to explore the earliest point within the expansive Legend of Zelda timeline.
Ars Technica (no score):This many years later, it would've been nice for this new package to include some older Zelda games, much like how the Wii classic Super Mario Galaxy came in a $60 Switch package last year, original visuals similarly intact, with Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine in tow. If pandemic-related development issues are to blame for this week's uneven "HD" package, a few classic-gaming bonuses would've gone a long way for a project whose ambition didn't quite reach the clouds.
VGC (5/5):Skyward Sword HD is a superb remaster of the decade-old Wii game that not only gives it a much-needed visual upgrade but also throws in so many quality of life improvements (not least of all a free camera) that it immediately makes the original version obsolete.
God is a Geek (9.5/10):This is in large part thanks to the fact it’s a different kind of Zelda game. It feels more like the people in this world are alive, and real. Zelda herself looks different, and it’s very intentional. It’s an origin story for the series, too, though since it might be an entire generation’s first time playing, I won’t spoil more than that here.
There’s just so much to love about it. The ten year old visuals look striking even next to modern games, and it now runs like a dream. The soundtrack is one of the best in the series, offering some exceptional melodies to accompany your journey. The controls feel great, offering two vastly different ways to play, neither less valid than the other. There’s great boss fights and fun new items. Skyward Sword HD has made a fool of me, and really, I am just so happy I gave it another chance. This is the best version of a truly landmark game, and you need to play it.
Nintendo Life (9/10):The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD introduces a raft of technical improvements and quality of life updates that reinvigorate and revitalise this ten-year-old game. With motion controls more precise than ever before, an alternate button control scheme that totally works, crisp HD graphics, smooth 60fps gameplay and a bothersome sidekick who's been streamlined into something altogether more useful, this really does feel like Skyward Sword as it was meant to experienced. Yes, the locking off of instant travel behind the official amiibo is a misstep, but beyond this one issue what's here is a sublime experience, a technical triumph and an absolute must-play for Switch owners and Zelda fans.
Trusted Reviews (4.5/5):The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is a fantastic remake, with Nintendo elevating the visuals and adding many quality-of-life improvements. The introduction of physical controls is the best addition, providing a secondary option for those who despise motion controls. With some of the best dungeons in the series, and a unique take on combat, Skyward Sword HD is a must-play for Zelda fans and Switch owners.
Vooks (4.5/5):The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD manages to smooth over practically every rough edge of the original release and offer a vastly better experience from start to finish. I truly expect this remaster will bring the game's reputation from the maligned place in history where it currently sits up towards the upper echelon of the series where it belongs. Much like how the small town of Skyloft sits in the clouds above an enormous world below, looking beyond the surface of this remaster reveals a revitalised adventure with so much more to enjoy than you expect. Even if you didn't like it ten years ago, I implore you to give it another chance. It just might surprise you.
Digitally Downloaded (4.5/5):The Zelda series has moved through a number of different narrative genres and thematic cores over the years. Some are dark or abstract. Others aim to be more high fantasy or whimsical. Some are grand adventures while others are more focused. Skyward Sword has always sat a little apart from the others, because while all other Zelda games give the impression that you're experiencing current events through your Link-avatar, Skyward Sword instead leaves the impression that you're witnessing the retelling of a great legend of antiquity. As such there's a primeval quality to it that informs its beautiful aesthetic and gives it a wonderful and different sense of adventure. I might have issues with the motion controls (let alone the sub-standard effort that Nintendo made to implement button controls), but nothing can detract from the core quality of this wonderful adventure.
Nintenderos (9/10, review in Spanish):If you did not play the original version on Wii we would say that the purchase is practically mandatory. The story of the game and its development of levels are at the highest possible standard and will delight players during the 25-30 hours that the main campaign lasts.
SpazioGames (9/10, review in Italian):The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is the second chance that the poignant origin story of the Zelda franchise has always deserved.
Video Chums (8.8/10):The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is an absolutely incredible game so if you haven't played it yet, this HD iteration makes for a great excuse to finally give it a go. Those who still own it on Wii might want to hold out, though, because it's surely not a huge step up.
WellPlayed (8.5/10):A simple control scheme concession elevates this new version of Skyward Sword from simple HD remaster to essential playing for anyone that dismissed the original for its love affair with waggle. Here's a top-tier 3D Zelda, freed of its shake-to-win shackles and ready to be appreciated anew for its timeless tale and awesome adventuring.
XGN (8.5/10, review in Dutch):Besides the obvious visual improvements, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD offers a clearly enhanced experience compared to the original Wii title. First and foremost the button controls offer a near-perfect alternative to the formerly mandatory motion controls, making the game more accessible. Beyond that, a lot of the original's hand-holding has been removed, leading to fewer interruptions of gameplay. The game still has other flaws, but the HD version does a lot to bring out the good of the game.
Nintendo World Report (8.5/10):What Skyward Sword HD does best is make a 3D Zelda once thought limited to a unique console playable in perpetuity (hopefully). Along the way, enough changes and tweaks are made to improve the adventure, whether it’s streamlined tutorials or satisfactory button controls. It wasn’t known at the time, but this represents the final chapter of Nintendo’s 3D Zelda design that started with Ocarina of Time. With hindsight, Skyward Sword HD serves an interesting coda that paved the way for Breath of the Wild. The linear ebb and flow of Link’s earliest chronological story might be rooted in the past, but it’s still an engaging and cozy adventure in the present that’s well worth playing or revisiting.
GAMES.CH (81%, review in German):Skyward Sword has never been one of the top games of the Zelda series, but with it's unique setting and sword fighting mechanic it's still a great action adventure. Essentially the HD version on Switch doesn't change anything about that. There is more comfort as on Wii, but also Nintendo could have done more for bringing the graphics in the year 2021. Nevertheless the game is a must play for Zelda fans, at least for those, who did not play the original so far.
IGN Spain (8/10, review in Spanish):The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is the return of a title that celebrates a decade but that is an example of the good work that occurs in the most careful Nintendo. A review of the classic formula of the saga read and executed through the prism of motion control, and a lesson in design that offers good palaces, a succession of puzzles very well measured that ends at the top, one of the most worked stories of the series, a spectacular soundtrack and a unique combat system. A revision to the height that updates with success what is already a classic of the franchise.
Metro GameCentral (8/10):Nintendo has clearly listened to criticisms of the game, with the option to fast forward text or just skip cut scenes altogether, which is of particular help in the otherwise leaden opening hours. This is unquestionably a better version of Skyward Sword than the one released a decade ago but the flaws run too deep for it to ever be regarded as a classic. It may not be the best entry in the series but it’s also far from the worst and, as now can be seen more clearly, one of the most innovative.
Jeuxvideo.com (16/20, review in French):Nintendo seems to have heard the reproaches made at the 2011 Skyward Sword and drastically attenuated them. By offering alternative controls and minimizing the interactions with Fay that broke the rhythm of the adventure, this new version goes further than other remasters and changes what needed most
Wccftech (8/10):The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is a conservative update to one of Link's less-heralded adventures that's unlikely to change many minds one way or the other. The padding, control limitations, and other issues fans have long bemoaned are still in full effect. That said, there's really no such thing as a bad Zelda game, and this one still shines at times thanks to a strong story, excellent dungeons, and some intense boss battles. If you're impatient for Breath of the Wild 2 and have never played Skyward Sword, by all means, give the game a shot, just keep your expectations slightly grounded.
Press Start (8/10):The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD makes great efforts to improve the original to make it the definitive way to play the series' origin story. Whilst the game's initially poor pacing has improved, the game can still be slightly tedious and repetitive. Putting that aside, the dungeon design, item ingenuity, and some of the boss battles are series highlights that no Zelda fan should miss.
Game Informer (8/10):In some ways, Skyward Sword was the end of an era. It follows the pattern Nintendo established back in 1998 with The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and it was the last game in the series before Nintendo reconceived the series with Breath of the Wild. In some ways, Skyward Sword perfects Ocarina's template, but that formula also feels well-worn and stuffed with unnecessary junk. Despite all the ways Nintendo updated this package, Skyward Sword remains far from my favorite entry in the series, but this is clearly the best way to play this blemished gem.
Checkpoint Gaming (8/10):A faithful remake of the most polarising 3D Zelda title, Skyward Sword HD provides numerous quality of life improvements that help polish some of the original’s roughest edges. Its issues with pacing, repetitive gameplay elements, and a lacklustre narrative remain moderate detractions from what is an otherwise legendary Zelda experience, filled to the brim with the charisma, creativity, and satisfying dungeoneering the series is famous for. While it doesn’t bring any new content to the table, the addition of button controls and portability (courtesy of the Switch) means there’s never been a better way for newcomers and diehard fans to experience the strategic combat and innovative puzzle-solving of this lofty adventure.
COGconnected (80/100):On its own merits, Skyward Sword HD still has a little rust on the blade. The level design leans on outdated, clumsy mechanics. Traversal between islands is boring at best, painful at worst. The motion controls, the outdated mechanics in question, are still an absolute third rail, not to be engaged with for any reason. On the other hand, this is an excellent remaster. The introduction of gamepad controls is a true life-saver. Your entire approach to the game, your stress levels, and your focus are altered on a fundamental level. 90 percent of Fi's handholding is optional now, which tightens up the gameplay loop by several degrees. With these hindrances removed, you can actually experience the game that so many fans still rave about to this day. While it's not perfect, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is a massive improvement over the original release.
Destructoid (8/10):I understand that $60 for a remaster of a 2011 game is a big ask. But this is the definitive version of a flawed yet fun adventure that should be part of any Zelda rotation.
Gamer.nl (7.5/10, review in Dutch):The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is a solid remaster of a peculiar Zelda game. Thanks to the technical improvements and minor adjustments, the game is more beautiful than ever and plays better too. The button controls also ensure that the game is perfectly playable without motion-sensitive controls. Unfortunately, the Switch game is plagued by fundamental problems from the original, such as the linear setup and backtracking, which means that it cannot measure up to the real gems from this franchise.
CGMagazine (7.5/10):Though it may be one of the weaker Zelda games, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is a good adventure in its own right.
GameSpot (7/10):The various quality-of-life tweaks that Nintendo has implemented here, welcome as they are, don't fix Skyward Sword's biggest issues, and it remains the most uneven 3D entry in the Zelda series. Even so, the improvements in this Switch remaster make the overall experience more enjoyable, and the characteristic Zelda magic ultimately outshines the game's faults.
PCMag (3.5/5):The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD’s upgraded visuals and motion-free control options make this the best way to play the Wii classic, even if the game is firmly stuck in Zelda’s past.
Gameblog.fr (7/10, review in French):The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword HD is a constant fight between good and evil : if the game now makes the most of the 60 fps/HD display and a mostly muted Fi, the classic controls are not easily transposables to a simple controller, and most of the already-outdated game design flaws of the 2011 game are still there.
GAMINGbible (7/10):What we have here is a polished version of a game that sorely needed some care and attention. It's still old, but it's just new enough - and still more than good enough - to deserve your time. It's a modern relic, and one that I will play again and again. This remaster may not reach the stars, but that's alright because it already has the sky.
Player 2 (B-, 6.7/10):The controls irk, it is full of breadcrumb busywork and almost everything is done better in Breath of the Wild. But for all its faults, it still offers some satisfying environmental traversal, unique gadgets and complex puzzles.
(Ultima edición: 14-07-2021 15:49 por Antares.)
Diez años después de su lanzamiento original, nos reencontramos con una aventura mágica. El último Zelda clásico, antes de Breath of the Wild, sigue siendo una aventura que nos dejará marcados de por vida, y se disfruta mucho mejor con el nuevo esquema de control. Los cambios consiguen que siga resultando muy actual.
Vandal - 8.5
Puede que The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword siga sin ser la mejor entrega de esta legendaria saga, pero su remasterización para Nintendo Switch hace que ahora sea mucho más disfrutable que nunca. La alta definición consigue que por fin se le haga justicia a su bonita dirección artística, los 60 fps le sientan de escándalo, la cámara se puede recolocar con total libertad, los controles por movimiento detectan con mayor precisión nuestros gestos y se han introducido unas cuantas mejoras de calidad de vida muy necesarias que agilizan el ritmo de la aventura mucho más de lo que podría parecer en un primer momento. En definitiva, la mejor versión de un juegazo con el que descubrir una de las historias más importantes y apasionantes de una de las series más revolucionarias y mágicas de la industria.
Area Jugones - 8.8
Os podría hablar de su historia, de la evolución de sus personajes, de fps o de cómo pasamos de los cielos de Celéstea a luchar en la tierra pero he preferido centrar mis esfuerzos en hacer justicia con este juego y explorar esos detalles que en su día pasaron desapercibidos avisando de lo que estaba por venir.
Los pies en la tierra, la vista en el cielo...y velando siempre por la Trifuerza. Esa es la conclusión que saco de este Skyward Sword. Un juego que siempre ha sabido dar los pasos correctos, que tuvo ambiciones muy altas y que nunca deshonró el legado de una saga, que a día de hoy es historia de los videojuegos. El tiempo le ha dado la razón.
3D Juegos
La remasterización de Zelda: Skyward Sword para Nintendo Switch nos invita a rejugar (o jugar por vez primera) a uno de los más importantes juegos de la saga, y hacerlo con significativas mejoras. Sobre todo en lo jugable, con la posibilidad de manejar el movimiento de la espada de Link mediante los sticks analógicos, así como una serie de pequeños añadidos que hacen la experiencia más fluida. No tan buenas noticias en lo técnico, donde el trabajo de remaster gráfico se limita a subir la resolución. Aun así, un título muy recomendable que sigue sintiéndose bien a pesar de sus 10 años de antigüedad.
Eurogamer España - Recomendado
Si hay algo que no contaba con ver es a una Nintendo conformista con el control, pero aunque duela ver tropezar aquí a este juego concretamente, dudo que sea un motivo para dejarlo pasar. Es cierto que el asunto de la calibración puede ser un fastidio y que cuesta hacerse a la idea de que a esto no vamos a poder jugar en el metro, pero por lo demás no creo que Skyward Sword (sin el HD, ojo) merezca todo el revuelo que se ha formado a su alrededor, y especialmente si se dejó pasar en su día no puedo hacer otra cosa que recomendarlo de todo corazón. Porque Skyward Sword no es su precio, ni el de su amiibo, ni el maltrecho aniversario de Zelda. Skyward Sword es un juego que de verdad apuntaba hacia el cielo, aunque la Nintendo de hoy parezca empeñada en apuntar un poquito más abajo. Concretamente, a la altura de la caja registradora.
Meristation - 7.5
Skyward Sword fue un juego arriesgado y por momentos rompedor, que propuso una forma alternativa de pelear y nos dejó algunas de las situaciones más ingeniosas de la historia reciente de la saga. Sin embargo, también fue un juego dominado por el exceso de ayudas y un grado de repetición cuestionable, dejando un sabor de boca agridulce a muchos jugadores que no esperaban necesariamente una revolución de la talla de Breath of the Wild, pero al menos sí algo más equilibrado en sus ritmos y exigencias. Este remaster, lanzado casi una década después, sirve para sacar más partido a su llamativa estética de acuarela, aliviar el peso de algunos trámites y también permitir jugarlo sin sensores de movimiento por si alguno así lo prefiere. Pero más allá de esos bienvenidos ajustes, Skyward Sword HD es un producto conservador, poco transformativo. La base es muy buena, y sus fans (viejos y nuevos) lo seguirán siendo; pero otros no dejarán de entrever en él el potencial de algo todavía mejor.
Juegos ADN - 8
Es cierto que Nintendo podría haber dado más de sí en el desarrollo, pero habrá que ver en qué forma los efectos de la pandemia han afectado al equipo y a las limitaciones sufridas. Por lo demás, solo me queda decir que si sois amantes de Zelda es un título que sí o sí debería estar en vuestra colección, ya que, como bien se sabe, todos los juegos tienen una historia, pero solo uno es leyenda, y como en toda leyenda, siempre hay un origen épico.
Vida Extra
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword es uno de esos videojuegos que se merece ser jugado y más aún si sois aficionados de la saga. Es una de esas obras que por lo bien llevado que está su argumento, por lo entretenidos que resultan sus combates y por lo magistral que resulta la aventura en general te logra enganchar de principio a fin mientras las horas se pasan volando sin que te des cuenta.
Tal vez el regreso del juego con esta nueva versión se merecía un mejor homenaje que fuese más allá de unos gráficos en alta definición y poco más, especialmente con los inconvenientes en su sistema de control, aunque eso no quita que sea un título de Nintendo Switch que no lamentaréis en absoluto que forme parte de vuestra colección.
Pueden pasar 10, 20 o 30 años que The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword siempre será una de las mejores entregas de toda la saga. Uno de esos juegos por los que te das cuenta de por qué, después de 35 años, The Legend of Zelda sigue siendo una franquicia tan aclamada y que siempre formará parte de nuestras vidas.
Metacritic (82)
OpenCritic (80)
Console Creatures (recommended):The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD gracefully updates the original and successfully delivers a worthwhile rejuvenation of the classic Wii game. While the work done by Nintendo improves the base game in many ways, the quality of life improvement has given The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword a fresh opportunity to shine. My gripes are minor, like the lack of villages and NPCs outside of Skyloft but I get why they aren’t in the game. The remastering of Skyward Sword makes it a drastically more accessible game on the Nintendo Switch that offers a wider audience the chance to explore the earliest point within the expansive Legend of Zelda timeline.
Ars Technica (no score):This many years later, it would've been nice for this new package to include some older Zelda games, much like how the Wii classic Super Mario Galaxy came in a $60 Switch package last year, original visuals similarly intact, with Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine in tow. If pandemic-related development issues are to blame for this week's uneven "HD" package, a few classic-gaming bonuses would've gone a long way for a project whose ambition didn't quite reach the clouds.
VGC (5/5):Skyward Sword HD is a superb remaster of the decade-old Wii game that not only gives it a much-needed visual upgrade but also throws in so many quality of life improvements (not least of all a free camera) that it immediately makes the original version obsolete.
God is a Geek (9.5/10):This is in large part thanks to the fact it’s a different kind of Zelda game. It feels more like the people in this world are alive, and real. Zelda herself looks different, and it’s very intentional. It’s an origin story for the series, too, though since it might be an entire generation’s first time playing, I won’t spoil more than that here.
There’s just so much to love about it. The ten year old visuals look striking even next to modern games, and it now runs like a dream. The soundtrack is one of the best in the series, offering some exceptional melodies to accompany your journey. The controls feel great, offering two vastly different ways to play, neither less valid than the other. There’s great boss fights and fun new items. Skyward Sword HD has made a fool of me, and really, I am just so happy I gave it another chance. This is the best version of a truly landmark game, and you need to play it.
Nintendo Life (9/10):The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD introduces a raft of technical improvements and quality of life updates that reinvigorate and revitalise this ten-year-old game. With motion controls more precise than ever before, an alternate button control scheme that totally works, crisp HD graphics, smooth 60fps gameplay and a bothersome sidekick who's been streamlined into something altogether more useful, this really does feel like Skyward Sword as it was meant to experienced. Yes, the locking off of instant travel behind the official amiibo is a misstep, but beyond this one issue what's here is a sublime experience, a technical triumph and an absolute must-play for Switch owners and Zelda fans.
Trusted Reviews (4.5/5):The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is a fantastic remake, with Nintendo elevating the visuals and adding many quality-of-life improvements. The introduction of physical controls is the best addition, providing a secondary option for those who despise motion controls. With some of the best dungeons in the series, and a unique take on combat, Skyward Sword HD is a must-play for Zelda fans and Switch owners.
Vooks (4.5/5):The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD manages to smooth over practically every rough edge of the original release and offer a vastly better experience from start to finish. I truly expect this remaster will bring the game's reputation from the maligned place in history where it currently sits up towards the upper echelon of the series where it belongs. Much like how the small town of Skyloft sits in the clouds above an enormous world below, looking beyond the surface of this remaster reveals a revitalised adventure with so much more to enjoy than you expect. Even if you didn't like it ten years ago, I implore you to give it another chance. It just might surprise you.
Digitally Downloaded (4.5/5):The Zelda series has moved through a number of different narrative genres and thematic cores over the years. Some are dark or abstract. Others aim to be more high fantasy or whimsical. Some are grand adventures while others are more focused. Skyward Sword has always sat a little apart from the others, because while all other Zelda games give the impression that you're experiencing current events through your Link-avatar, Skyward Sword instead leaves the impression that you're witnessing the retelling of a great legend of antiquity. As such there's a primeval quality to it that informs its beautiful aesthetic and gives it a wonderful and different sense of adventure. I might have issues with the motion controls (let alone the sub-standard effort that Nintendo made to implement button controls), but nothing can detract from the core quality of this wonderful adventure.
Nintenderos (9/10, review in Spanish):If you did not play the original version on Wii we would say that the purchase is practically mandatory. The story of the game and its development of levels are at the highest possible standard and will delight players during the 25-30 hours that the main campaign lasts.
SpazioGames (9/10, review in Italian):The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is the second chance that the poignant origin story of the Zelda franchise has always deserved.
Video Chums (8.8/10):The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is an absolutely incredible game so if you haven't played it yet, this HD iteration makes for a great excuse to finally give it a go. Those who still own it on Wii might want to hold out, though, because it's surely not a huge step up.
WellPlayed (8.5/10):A simple control scheme concession elevates this new version of Skyward Sword from simple HD remaster to essential playing for anyone that dismissed the original for its love affair with waggle. Here's a top-tier 3D Zelda, freed of its shake-to-win shackles and ready to be appreciated anew for its timeless tale and awesome adventuring.
XGN (8.5/10, review in Dutch):Besides the obvious visual improvements, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD offers a clearly enhanced experience compared to the original Wii title. First and foremost the button controls offer a near-perfect alternative to the formerly mandatory motion controls, making the game more accessible. Beyond that, a lot of the original's hand-holding has been removed, leading to fewer interruptions of gameplay. The game still has other flaws, but the HD version does a lot to bring out the good of the game.
Nintendo World Report (8.5/10):What Skyward Sword HD does best is make a 3D Zelda once thought limited to a unique console playable in perpetuity (hopefully). Along the way, enough changes and tweaks are made to improve the adventure, whether it’s streamlined tutorials or satisfactory button controls. It wasn’t known at the time, but this represents the final chapter of Nintendo’s 3D Zelda design that started with Ocarina of Time. With hindsight, Skyward Sword HD serves an interesting coda that paved the way for Breath of the Wild. The linear ebb and flow of Link’s earliest chronological story might be rooted in the past, but it’s still an engaging and cozy adventure in the present that’s well worth playing or revisiting.
GAMES.CH (81%, review in German):Skyward Sword has never been one of the top games of the Zelda series, but with it's unique setting and sword fighting mechanic it's still a great action adventure. Essentially the HD version on Switch doesn't change anything about that. There is more comfort as on Wii, but also Nintendo could have done more for bringing the graphics in the year 2021. Nevertheless the game is a must play for Zelda fans, at least for those, who did not play the original so far.
IGN Spain (8/10, review in Spanish):The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is the return of a title that celebrates a decade but that is an example of the good work that occurs in the most careful Nintendo. A review of the classic formula of the saga read and executed through the prism of motion control, and a lesson in design that offers good palaces, a succession of puzzles very well measured that ends at the top, one of the most worked stories of the series, a spectacular soundtrack and a unique combat system. A revision to the height that updates with success what is already a classic of the franchise.
Metro GameCentral (8/10):Nintendo has clearly listened to criticisms of the game, with the option to fast forward text or just skip cut scenes altogether, which is of particular help in the otherwise leaden opening hours. This is unquestionably a better version of Skyward Sword than the one released a decade ago but the flaws run too deep for it to ever be regarded as a classic. It may not be the best entry in the series but it’s also far from the worst and, as now can be seen more clearly, one of the most innovative.
Jeuxvideo.com (16/20, review in French):Nintendo seems to have heard the reproaches made at the 2011 Skyward Sword and drastically attenuated them. By offering alternative controls and minimizing the interactions with Fay that broke the rhythm of the adventure, this new version goes further than other remasters and changes what needed most
Wccftech (8/10):The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is a conservative update to one of Link's less-heralded adventures that's unlikely to change many minds one way or the other. The padding, control limitations, and other issues fans have long bemoaned are still in full effect. That said, there's really no such thing as a bad Zelda game, and this one still shines at times thanks to a strong story, excellent dungeons, and some intense boss battles. If you're impatient for Breath of the Wild 2 and have never played Skyward Sword, by all means, give the game a shot, just keep your expectations slightly grounded.
Press Start (8/10):The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD makes great efforts to improve the original to make it the definitive way to play the series' origin story. Whilst the game's initially poor pacing has improved, the game can still be slightly tedious and repetitive. Putting that aside, the dungeon design, item ingenuity, and some of the boss battles are series highlights that no Zelda fan should miss.
Game Informer (8/10):In some ways, Skyward Sword was the end of an era. It follows the pattern Nintendo established back in 1998 with The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and it was the last game in the series before Nintendo reconceived the series with Breath of the Wild. In some ways, Skyward Sword perfects Ocarina's template, but that formula also feels well-worn and stuffed with unnecessary junk. Despite all the ways Nintendo updated this package, Skyward Sword remains far from my favorite entry in the series, but this is clearly the best way to play this blemished gem.
Checkpoint Gaming (8/10):A faithful remake of the most polarising 3D Zelda title, Skyward Sword HD provides numerous quality of life improvements that help polish some of the original’s roughest edges. Its issues with pacing, repetitive gameplay elements, and a lacklustre narrative remain moderate detractions from what is an otherwise legendary Zelda experience, filled to the brim with the charisma, creativity, and satisfying dungeoneering the series is famous for. While it doesn’t bring any new content to the table, the addition of button controls and portability (courtesy of the Switch) means there’s never been a better way for newcomers and diehard fans to experience the strategic combat and innovative puzzle-solving of this lofty adventure.
COGconnected (80/100):On its own merits, Skyward Sword HD still has a little rust on the blade. The level design leans on outdated, clumsy mechanics. Traversal between islands is boring at best, painful at worst. The motion controls, the outdated mechanics in question, are still an absolute third rail, not to be engaged with for any reason. On the other hand, this is an excellent remaster. The introduction of gamepad controls is a true life-saver. Your entire approach to the game, your stress levels, and your focus are altered on a fundamental level. 90 percent of Fi's handholding is optional now, which tightens up the gameplay loop by several degrees. With these hindrances removed, you can actually experience the game that so many fans still rave about to this day. While it's not perfect, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is a massive improvement over the original release.
Destructoid (8/10):I understand that $60 for a remaster of a 2011 game is a big ask. But this is the definitive version of a flawed yet fun adventure that should be part of any Zelda rotation.
Gamer.nl (7.5/10, review in Dutch):The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is a solid remaster of a peculiar Zelda game. Thanks to the technical improvements and minor adjustments, the game is more beautiful than ever and plays better too. The button controls also ensure that the game is perfectly playable without motion-sensitive controls. Unfortunately, the Switch game is plagued by fundamental problems from the original, such as the linear setup and backtracking, which means that it cannot measure up to the real gems from this franchise.
CGMagazine (7.5/10):Though it may be one of the weaker Zelda games, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is a good adventure in its own right.
GameSpot (7/10):The various quality-of-life tweaks that Nintendo has implemented here, welcome as they are, don't fix Skyward Sword's biggest issues, and it remains the most uneven 3D entry in the Zelda series. Even so, the improvements in this Switch remaster make the overall experience more enjoyable, and the characteristic Zelda magic ultimately outshines the game's faults.
PCMag (3.5/5):The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD’s upgraded visuals and motion-free control options make this the best way to play the Wii classic, even if the game is firmly stuck in Zelda’s past.
Gameblog.fr (7/10, review in French):The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword HD is a constant fight between good and evil : if the game now makes the most of the 60 fps/HD display and a mostly muted Fi, the classic controls are not easily transposables to a simple controller, and most of the already-outdated game design flaws of the 2011 game are still there.
GAMINGbible (7/10):What we have here is a polished version of a game that sorely needed some care and attention. It's still old, but it's just new enough - and still more than good enough - to deserve your time. It's a modern relic, and one that I will play again and again. This remaster may not reach the stars, but that's alright because it already has the sky.
Player 2 (B-, 6.7/10):The controls irk, it is full of breadcrumb busywork and almost everything is done better in Breath of the Wild. But for all its faults, it still offers some satisfying environmental traversal, unique gadgets and complex puzzles.
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