Not a week has passed since reports of a frustrating soft-lock glitch in Skyward Sword HD were published, and now another glitch has been identified. For those who are playing in Dutch, it seems that upon defeating the final boss, the cinematic ending and final credits are missing from the game. Instead, players are faced…
There is no shortage of memorable locations in Legend of Zelda games. As players adventure through the story of each game, they are immersed in the world of Hyrule and beyond. The landscapes in Zelda games are typically breathtaking. Villages and towns have their unique style that is showcased through the overall style developed for each area.…
With the release of Skyward Sword HD last month, many problems of the original Wii release were resolved, much to fans’ delight. However, Reddit user Sawyerqs has identified a new soft-lock glitch in the Lanayru Mining Facility that can halt players’ progress. The glitch is reached at one point in the dungeon, where Link has…
Nintendo has announced Tetris 99’s 23rd Maximus Cup, and with it having been less than a month since Skyward Sword HD was released exclusively on the Nintendo Switch, it only seems fitting for the upcoming Maximus Cup’s theme to follow suit with a theme to match. As tweeted by Nintendo of America, “Once you’ve accumulated…
By now, you may have already taken a deep skydive into Skyward Sword HD and become acquainted with the varied residents of Skyloft. If you have been following along with this series, you likely recognize many of these friendly folk and know what birds inspired their names and appearances. In part one, we swooped over…
Time-travel shenanigans and The Legend of Zelda go together like peas in a pod. We often think of Ocarina of Time first and foremost in this regard; even that game’s title tells us what we’re in for, after all. From the main quest’s colossal temporal ramifications to the causal loop behind the “Song of Storms,”…
Whether you love Skyward Sword or otherwise, it’s clear that the Zelda title still has legs. Five days after release and Skyward Sword HD is currently the second bestselling physical game this year on Amazon, across all platforms. It’s only losing out to Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, while overcoming the unrelenting forces…
In my previous article about the music of Skyward Sword, I talked about how the classical orchestra has a major presence in its soundtrack. As I thought on the subject leading up to Skyward Sword HD’s release, I realized there was a little more I had to say. Not on the orchestra as a whole,…
In response to the recent launch of Skyward Sword HD for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo has recently expanded the rewards on its Australian My Nintendo programme. Previously exclusive to My Nintendo Japan, players in Australia and New Zealand may now redeem 500 My Nintendo Platinum Points for an official Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Drawstring…
The release of Skyward Sword HD for the original game’s 10th anniversary has come at an interesting time for The Legend of Zelda series. The franchise headed down a brand-new direction in 2017 with the release of Breath of the Wild. As we await its sequel, the biggest questions fans have are to what degree…
Skyward Sword has some pretty fun boss fights. Using Koloktos’s blades against it, running away from Scaldera, and tentatively hoovering the sand both searching for and not wanting to find the squirming Moldarach (which still gives me the creeps to this day) are all pretty fun. Of course, there are also bosses that I don’t…
With the new HD release of Skyward Sword, I have been most excited to see the characters that really made the game for me. In particular, some of my all-time favorite characters are the robots. I love how Skyward Sword blends a wild landscape with these futuristic and sci-fi characters. My favorite of these…
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is a game that has generated split opinions between fans of the Zelda series. Many players love the game due to its compelling story, charming visuals, and superb soundtrack. Other players find its controls and repetitive elements problematic. Regardless of opinions, one thing is certain: Skyward Sword delivered new…
Skyward Sword HD launches tomorrow as of this posting, and the reviews released thus far are mostly positive. Not too surprising for a remaster of a widely successful 2011 Wii game, but the Nintendo Switch version is offering enough changes to warrant a more thorough examination of the rerelease. Below is a quick roundup of…
Taking place at the beginning of the timeline, Skyward Sword was able to make some interesting choices when it came to the portrayal of Link and Zelda. While there is frequently an implied sense of romance between the two in the other games, Skyward Sword is the first game that doubles down on showing a…
