The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

[BlueCali]

At E3, Nintendo announced the return of The Legend of Zelda for the Wii with The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto demonstrated the game, showing a control scheme using the Wiimote and Nunchuk as Link's sword and shield.

The game takes advantage of Nintendo's Wii MotionPlus Wii Remote add-on. Players use the A and B buttons on the Wii Remote, and the C and Z buttons on the Nunchuk. Realistic motion control action take care of the rest. So, for example, target enemies with Z, and swing at any angle to slice and dice.

When players hold Link's sword up to the sky, players can charge it up with solar energy and then throw sun beams at enemies — hence, the game title of Skyward Sword.

In the game's HUD, the Wii Remote appears, telling players how to use items, check the map and swing the sword. To use the slingshot, players aim the Wii Remote and tap the A button to shoot.

The game appears more realistic and in that way in the same vein as previously Wii Zelda title Twilight Princess; however, the game is lighter and more vibrant.

To use the in-game bombs, tap the B button and raise the Wii Remote to throw.

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is slated for a 2011 release.

 

[BlueCali]

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[BlueCali]

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[splax23]

One of the only reasons to own a Wii. cant wait

 

[Horhay]

I played this at E3 and no matter how closely it resembles to all the previous versions I can't wait for it to come out.

 

[mobius387]

so this will be a late 2011 release then?

 

[Horhay]

most likely

 

[Horhay]

Comic Con 2011 Trailer

 

[bobafettish66]

simply can't wait for this. so hyped, hoping for a collectors edition

 

[Orange Splice]

simply can't wait for this. so hyped, hoping for a collectors edition

I was hoping for a CE myself, but it looks like this is as close as we are going to get to one:

I am really digging the music CD and the gold wiimote, so I think I am going to have to snag this version.

 

[Horhay]

FYI there's a game stopping bug!

We have been made aware of the issue that results in being unable to progress in the Song of the Hero quest. If the game has been saved after completing the sequence of events, it will no longer be possible to proceed through the game on that save file. The only options at that point are to either start the game over or to use an earlier save file to continue.

The situation is caused by performing the following sequence of events during the Song of the Hero quest:

1. At the beginning of the quest, go to Lanayru Desert to retrieve the song of the Thunder Dragon.

2. In the Lanayru Mine, speak with Golo the Goron.

3. Complete the Thunder Dragon's event, and receive his song.

4. Before heading to the forest or volcano regions, speak with Golo in the mine again.

5. At this point, the forest and volcano events will no longer occur, making it impossible to continue.

Solutions:

• This issue WILL NOT OCCUR if the Fire and Water Dragon songs have already been collected before collecting the Thunder Dragon's song. Talking to Golo in the Lanayru Caves will also NOT trigger this issue.

• If the game has been saved after completing the sequence of events, it will no longer be possible to proceed through the game on that save file. The only options at that point are to either start the game over or to use an earlier save file to continue.

I wish I had a better answer, but I'm afraid there currently is no other fix available. I can assure, however, that we are documenting all feedback we receive on this issue. Thank you for your patience and support.

Sincerely,

Sharon Matheny

And here's a fix that will be available in Japan and soon (possibly) in the US.

What's that, Link? You say your progress in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword has been halted by a game-breaking sequence of events? And that I must deliver expository text because you're unable to speak? Alright then.

Nintendo's corrective strategy for Skyward Sword, which will strike you as unorthodox and elaborate compared to Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 patching procedures, is to release a full Wii Channel. It will repair (or effectively patch) save files created after the glitch has occurred. According to an announcement from Japan, the "Zelda Data Restoration Channel" will be available through the Wii Shopping Channel, from the Wii Channel section.

Nintendo of America has not yet updated its support page to highlight the new channel. At the moment, it's letting customers send in their save files for repair.

Can't wait to play the game.

 

[Horhay]

The save data channel is live in the US!

 

[Drum18]

Man... started to play yesteday... that's it... I'm addicted... like every Zelda!!!
Played 8 hrs during the day... :eek:

 

[Horhay]

Man... started to play yesteday... that's it... I'm addicted... like every Zelda!!!
Played 8 hrs during the day... :eek:

I have to get back into it. I like the game quite a bit so I am taking my time but it's already been a while since I played it, maybe about 2 weeks.

 

[nipperkipper]

Man... started to play yesteday... that's it... I'm addicted... like every Zelda!!!
Played 8 hrs during the day... :eek:

I was like this also when i started playing. Work, family, food and water all took a back seat when i was playing this game