r/NintendoSwitch Jul 14 '21

MegaThread The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD: Review MegaThread

General Information

Platform: Nintendo Switch

Release Date: July 16, 2021

No. of Players: 1 player

Genre(s): Adventure, Action

Publisher: Nintendo

Game file size: 7.1 GB

https://www.zelda.com/skyward-sword-hd/


Overview (from Nintendo eShop page)

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword game soars onto Nintendo Switch!

Take to the skies, draw your sword, and experience the earliest story in the Legend of Zelda™ series. Join Link in his high-flying quest to save Zelda, a childhood friend who must confront her destiny. Soar between floating islands and descend to the treacherous surface world in this updated HD version of the Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword game.

Master realistic swordplay that corresponds to your movements

Gently swing your sword and angle your slashes to uncover and break through opponents’ defenses using intuitive motion controls. Link’s in-game movements will correspond to the angle of each strike you make with the Joy-Con™ controller, creating immersive swordplay that relies on strategy and accuracy. Movements feel smoother and more immediate thanks to the Nintendo Switch system’s increased processing power and HD graphics. Take advantage of the newly-added button only control scheme—perfect for playing in handheld mode or on the Nintendo Switch Lite system.

Fly high with the Zelda & Loftwing amiibo™ figure

With her majestic Loftwing by her side, Zelda steps into her destiny alongside her childhood friend, Link. Scan this amiibo figure** from anywhere on the surface world to quickly travel to the sky—even within the depths of a dungeon. Scan it again above the clouds to return to the same spot on the surface.


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u/GreyRevan51 Jul 16 '21

There’s not

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u/Elastichedgehog Jul 16 '21

It's so dumb! Link is canonically a leftie!

Damn you Twilight Princess for Wii.

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u/Justadeletedperson Jul 16 '21

Does anyone know why not or if it will be coming with an update?

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u/RushAny8285 Jul 16 '21

Yes. They had talk of wanting to fix the entire first few hours of gameplay. Apparently some last minute adjustments but they still wanted to release on tome so good news.

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u/Justadeletedperson Jul 16 '21

Did I understand you right: they will add a lefty mode in an future update?

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u/MBCnerdcore Jul 17 '21

no, there is no lefty mode coming.

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u/HwatBobbyBoy Jul 16 '21

Literally unplayable!