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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

GameFAQs Detailed Reviews

Integrating everything we love about Zelda with a fun, forward-thinking new control scheme, Skyward Sword marks the beginning of a new era in gaming.Archmonk Iga10/10
5.5, unbiased and picky review of a highly over-rated gameastroisawesome5/10
The Legend of Wii-Mote: Gimmick ControllerClanCrusher4/10
A wealth of interesting ideas, but poorly executed. Skyward Sword will not stand the test of time that Ocarina of Time did.Ian_Kovich5/10
Downward Spiralling Sword: The Ruination of the Zelda Franchisejustinolegero4/10
I forced myself to finish this gameJuxtaposition72/10
You can probably guess that this is a brilliant game. Here's why.Kamikaze Tomato9/10
The Worst of Wind Waker and Twilight Princess, Skyward Sword represents everything that’s wrong in the Zelda franchise.RadMonk54721/10
Wii's Defining GameSimon_Isturiz10/10
The weakest entry of the 3D Zelda games. Don't believe the hype.Vaztor716/10
Prelude to Greatness47pik8/10
A practical review of Skyward SwordAegis_Runestone9/10
How the Wii should've been used this whole timeblaiken used peck9/10
Oh it's good, but is it Twilight Princess good?Bleuet10/10
It gets so many things right, but so many things wrong as well.Blue Blob6/10
This game has just filled my heart with rainbowsBlue_0rb9/10
Skyward Sword defines a generation of motion controls at its peak!Chico86_basic10/10
Skyward Sword-- The Best Effort the Wii Could Handle.dmbrandonn8/10
Outstandingly dense, refined, and varied gameplay elevate this latest Zelda to the very top tier of gamingDoubleDucks10/10
Everything You Could Want From Zelda and MoreEtrurianmage10/10
Fun at parts, terrible in many others (Spoilers inside).Ezero_De_Milo5/10
A solid and well crafted Zelda game, but may disappoint certain Zelda fansFenderMaster8/10
An unbiased review from someone who's been there the whole timeimagine60610/10
The True Wii Zelda Has Arrivedkatastrophie9/10
Nintendo reached for the sky and grabbed a star ... as per usual.KeyBlade99910/10
'Skyward Sword' is less like a Zelda and more like a video gameKimari4/10
An in-depth response to concerns raised in Gamespot's controversial reviewLabinsky10/10
The way Zelda's meant to be played.liberale9/10
Outstanding game with a few flaws.Luke_the_Duke159/10
The beginning of the legend.MathewManson8/10
Engaging environments but a questionable need for Motion Plus.Microelectrode7/10
Great game, hopefully Nintendo gets the waggle out the franchise next timeneonreaper9/10
Surpasses EVERY predecessor with a SKYWARD STRIKE!Nintendoboy7710/10
It may lack the polish that I've come to expect from the Zelda series, but Skyward Sword's an unbelievably fun game definitely worth experiencingnintendosega8/10
When there's action, it's done well. When there's not.... well....olSchooler9/10
In the beginning, there was an island in the sky.RageBot8/10
The best way to send off the WiiRaidramon09/10
Very good, but that’s not good enough for a Zelda game, which should be excellent.Sanitys_Theif7/10
Once again, a fantastic Home Run for Zeldasneggid10/10
Hey look , it's David Bowie! Wait... no, that's just the new villain GhirahimSolidFantasy8/10
Skyward Sword gets so many things right, but it can also be maddeningly frustrating.SSpectre5/10
Master, there is a 95% chance that this game is something special.SuperPhillip9/10
No game is perfect, but Skyward Sword comes pretty close.SuperSmashBro1310/10
Link's back in his all new adventure.Sylar1007/10
It's not perfect, but it is ridiculously fun.Tranzience8/10
A truly good Zelda game from start to finish.unclehosh10/10
A review without sugar-coating or ragevghero6/10
Fresh, fun, and flawed. This Zelda entry is worth your time and money.Virtue7778/10
Skyward Sword gives reason to celebrate Zelda's 25th anniversaryVirtuousYoda9/10
After nearly a decade, Skyward Sword brings two things I've been waiting for.Zero_Kirby8/10

GameFAQs Full Reviews

A High-Flying Prelude to the Zelda Sagadarkknight1099/10
Cheap Looking, Boring, and BrokenEX_Hazanshu4/10
A decent game, but being that this is Zelda, I expected much moreVideoboysaysCube7/10
A Prequel to the Prequel of the Prequel's Prequelbskiffington9/10
Omnipotent.Game-Junkie_MAT10/10
Skyward Sword is the Wii game everyone has wanted to see since launch.LinktheMan469/10
The Legend Begins 25 Years LaterLuigi4President9/10
Quite easily the greatest game I've ever played. It's pretty much the pinnacle of video games in general.MarioMan84710/10
All the nostalgia and greatness of past Zelda games, packed into one epic game.Scruffasaurus9/10
The best Zelda game I have ever playedSSBbrawler119/10
How much of a bang did the Wii go out with?SuperGamecube647/10
"Looking at you, I fear the Goddess is mistaken in her choice of agents"zack1254/10

GameFAQs Quick Reviews

If you can get on board with the polarising controls and aging design this could be the finest Zelda game available today.bailer4life7/10
Change doesn't equal Quality (Minor Spoilers)DinsFire035/10
It’s the swordplay you always wanted from the Wii with a Zelda game to match.ExtremePhobia10/10
Game that got lost under the bureaucracytremault2/10
Is there some kind of limitation I'm not aware of? Otherwise this game is great and worth the weight.AssassinCaveman7/10
No hype - Not over rated - It is a Great game!! 9/10az479/10
The 2011 fall gaming season just got better.bladedwraith9/10
Another Legend of Zelda, another great gameCENO419/10
Legend of Zelda is a Skyward Slam Dunk!ChronoCactaur8/10
We can all finally put Twilight Princess behind us!Cyckness9/10
The best Zelda game I have ever playedDugger198110/10
Fetch!Ebuuvliapone3/10
Flawless, except for some sidequests that can keep this game from being perfect and completed.FoxMulder19618/10
Change of formula? It's still: Zelda = (stimulation of the brain x captivation of the mind)...Horsie_Walker9/10
Skyward Sword is truly one of a kind.kazecant10/10
Wii Motion Plus: Divides the Good and the Badpueojit17/10
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward SwordShadow_RGB8/10
A year has passed since I first heard of this game but the friends along the way made the wait worth it.suicunes_wrath10/10
The definitive Zelda experienceXobter_8110/10
Nintendo makes "doing the impossible" look so easy.YoYoLeFtToRiTe10/10

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