The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD

But Why ThoKyle Foley

85/10

Overall, the Skyward Sword HD remaster is an excellent game worth playing despite some of it’s flaws. There are some quality of life improvements throughout that may not stick out as obviously as you would expect, but they really help the game play a bit more like a modern game despite the janky controls. It may not be as beloved as Link to the Past or Ocarina of Time, but Skyward Sword is absolutely a game worth your time.

IGNRichard George

10/10

This is the Wii game we've been waiting for. Through all of the mini-games and odd sports collections, many wondered if and when Nintendo would ever find a way to deliver a deeper experience that still fulfilled on Wii's limitless potential. Skyward Sword makes good on that promise.

VideogamerAndrew Kirkcaldy

10/10

Your favourite Zelda is usually your first. For many, come November 18, that won’t be the case any longer

Nintendo WireDaniel Dell-Cornejo

10/10

The original The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword launched very nearly a decade ago as part of the Zelda series' 25th anniversary celebration. And while it took

TwinfiniteRebecca Stone

Skyward Sword HD improves upon nearly every part of the original game that has not aged so gracefully. Although there are still some minor aspects that don’t feel up to par with the standards of a Legend of Zelda game, the outstanding moments of Skyward Sword HD easily make up for it.

Worth PlayingAdam Pavlacka

8.5/10

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword introduces full motion control to synchronize player movements with Link's actions while offering the most intuitive play control of any game in The Legend of Zelda franchise to date.

Game SkinnyJosh Broadwell

8/10

Skyward Sword HD on Switch still suffers from backtracking and gimmicks, but its clever dungeons and engaging narrative make it one of the best games in the series.

COGConnectedJames Paley

80/100

I have a complicated history with Skyward Sword. I love the Zelda franchise with my whole heart, but I had a terrible time with this entry. The motion controls, the level design, the constant handholding, all of it rubbed my nerves raw. By the end, I was persisting out of sheer stubbornness. This time was different, however. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD looks familiar, but it feels like a whole new game. Without the crushing burden of motion controls and endless updates from Fi, this is a pretty dang decent Zelda game.

TheGamerDave Aubrey

Skyward Sword HD breathes new life into a Zelda classic, with improved visuals and controls that make it better to play than ever.

DestructoidChris Carter

8/10

Zelda: Skyward Sword was a weird game to assess in 2011, much less today. It had a lot of great ideas undercut by some questionable design choices, but to some, it was the best Zelda ever made. 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.

GameSpotTom Mc Shea

7.5/10

Skyward Sword stays true to the Zelda formula, carrying many of the same strengths and weaknesses that have been present for years.

GamingBoltShubhankar Parijat

7/10

Skyward Sword's HD remaster helps sand out some of the game's rough edges, but this is still probably the most flawed mainline Zelda game to date.