
OpenCritic
Strong
"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."
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You're trapped in a flooded dungeon with only a mysterious sword to rely on. This ancient weapon lets you rewind time to assist your earlier self, creating a two-part puzzle where past and present actions must align. Navigate shifting environments by manipulating time, using objects placed earlier to solve later challenges. The setting is a series of aquatic rooms filled with mechanical traps and enigmatic riddles, all overseen by a bizarre floating head that gives vague commands. The game's standout feature is its time-based puzzle design, requiring careful planning and precise execution. While the episodic format means a limited scope now, it introduces mechanics that could evolve in future episodes. The minimalist art style keeps the focus on clever level design, though the overall polish feels modest. Early player feedback highlights the creative use of time loops but notes some repetition in later puzzles.
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