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  1. 6
    The weakest entry of the 3D Zelda games. Don't believe the hype.
    12/05/2011
    By Vaztor71 *Highest Rated*
  2. 10
    Wii's Defining Game
    12/06/2011
    By Simon_Isturiz *Most Recommended*
  3. 10
    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.
    11/29/2011
    By Archmonk Iga *Most Recommended*
  4. 5
    5.5, unbiased and picky review of a highly over-rated game
    12/05/2011
    By astroisawesome *Most Recommended*
  5. 4
    The Legend of Wii-Mote: Gimmick Controller
    12/08/2011
    By ClanCrusher *Most Recommended*
  6. 2
    I forced myself to finish this game
    02/01/2012
    By Juxtaposition7 *Most Recommended*
  7. 9
    You can probably guess that this is a brilliant game. Here's why.
    12/05/2011
    By Kamikaze Tomato *Most Recommended*
  8. 1
    The Worst of Wind Waker and Twilight Princess, Skyward Sword represents everything that's wrong in the Zelda franchise.
    04/16/2012
    By RadMonk5472 *Most Recommended*
  9. 8
    Prelude to Greatness
    01/10/2012
    By 47pik
  10. 7
    Repeat Act
    11/30/2017
    By ABXInferno
  11. 9
    A practical review of Skyward Sword
    02/27/2012
    By Aegis_Runestone
  12. 8
    Fresh, fun, and flawed. This Zelda entry is worth your time and money.
    11/29/2011
    By Better
  13. 9
    How the Wii should've been used this whole time
    01/06/2012
    By blaiken used peck
  14. 10
    Oh it's good, but is it Twilight Princess good?
    12/02/2011
    By Bleuet
  15. 6
    It gets so many things right, but so many things wrong as well.
    01/25/2012
    By Blue Blob
  16. 9
    This game has just filled my heart with rainbows
    05/31/2012
    By Blue_0rb
  17. 9
    A Game That Largely Overcomes its Flaws
    09/08/2017
    By buruburu1
  18. 10
    Skyward Sword defines a generation of motion controls at its peak!
    02/27/2012
    By Chico86_basic
  19. 8
    Skyward Sword - A Great Video Game, But A Mediocre Zelda Adventure (Mild Spoilers)
    01/03/2017
    By ChronoCactaur
  20. 8
    Skyward Sword-- The Best Effort the Wii Could Handle.
    11/29/2011
    By dmbrandonn
  21. 10
    Outstandingly dense, refined, and varied gameplay elevate this latest Zelda to the very top tier of gaming
    09/04/2012
    By DoubleDucks
  22. 9
    Link is back to take the series Skyward.
    10/09/2013
    By elxar
  23. 10
    Everything You Could Want From Zelda and More
    11/29/2011
    By Etrurianmage
  24. 5
    Fun at parts, terrible in many others (Spoilers inside).
    01/18/2012
    By Ezero_De_Milo
  25. 8
    A solid and well crafted Zelda game, but may disappoint certain Zelda fans
    12/13/2011
    By FenderMaster
  26. 9
    Revolution
    06/19/2013
    By horror_spooky
  27. 3
    A long tedious frustrating experience
    08/23/2016
    By IceMage2000
  28. 10
    An unbiased review from someone who's been there the whole time
    01/04/2012
    By imagine606
  29. 4
    Downward Spiralling Sword: The Ruination of the Zelda Franchise
    01/23/2012
    By justinolegero
  30. 9
    The True Wii Zelda Has Arrived
    11/29/2011
    By katastrophie
  31. 10
    Nintendo reached for the sky and grabbed a star ... as per usual.
    01/04/2012
    By KeyBlade999
  32. 4
    'Skyward Sword' is less like a Zelda and more like a video game
    11/07/2012
    By Kimari
  33. 10
    A Counterpoint to Some Common Criticisms
    07/12/2021
    By Labinsky
  34. 9
    The way Zelda's meant to be played.
    01/13/2012
    By liberale
  35. 9
    Outstanding game with a few flaws.
    04/18/2012
    By Luke_the_Duke15
  36. 6
    Stormy skies ahead.
    12/20/2017
    By Malorkus
  37. 8
    The beginning of the legend.
    11/14/2012
    By MathewManson
  38. 7
    Engaging environments but a questionable need for Motion Plus.
    01/04/2012
    By Microelectrode
  39. 9
    Great game, hopefully Nintendo gets the waggle out the franchise next time
    03/23/2012
    By neonreaper
  40. 10
    Surpasses EVERY predecessor with a SKYWARD STRIKE!
    04/25/2012
    By Nintendoboy77
  41. 8
    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 experiencing
    01/04/2012
    By nintendosega
  42. 9
    When there's action, it's done well. When there's not.... well....
    12/13/2011
    By olSchooler
  43. 9
    "Another fun Zelda masterpiece from Nintendo, but the controls may cause rage for some."
    11/18/2013
    By pikmintaro
  44. 8
    Zelda's origin story is easily the most pretentious yet
    11/11/2020
    By RageBot
  45. 9
    The best way to send off the Wii
    06/21/2012
    By Raidramon0
  46. 7
    Very good, but that's not good enough for a Zelda game, which should be excellent.
    12/15/2011
    By Sanitys_Theif
  47. 10
    Once again, a fantastic Home Run for Zelda
    01/04/2012
    By sneggid
  48. 6
    Skyward Sword gets so many things right, but it can also be maddeningly frustrating.
    09/24/2013
    By SSpectre
  49. 9
    Master, there is a 95% chance that this game is something special.
    01/11/2012
    By SuperPhillip
  50. 10
    No game is perfect, but Skyward Sword comes pretty close.
    11/29/2011
    By SuperSmashBro13
  51. 7
    Link's back in his all new adventure.
    06/13/2012
    By Sylar100
  52. 8
    It's not perfect, but it is ridiculously fun.
    12/01/2011
    By Tranzience
  53. 7
    A Good Game With Some Big Problems
    07/08/2016
    By unclehosh
  54. 6
    A review without sugar-coating or rage
    01/17/2012
    By vghero
  55. 9
    Skyward Sword gives reason to celebrate Zelda's 25th anniversary
    01/06/2012
    By VirtuousYoda
  56. 8
    Hey look , it's David Bowie! Wait... no, that's just the new villain Ghirahim
    01/06/2012
    By WallStreetWolf
  57. 8
    After nearly a decade, Skyward Sword brings two things I've been waiting for.
    04/16/2012
    By Zero_Kirby

Full Reviews

  1. 9
    A Prequel to the Prequel of the Prequel's Prequel
    11/29/2011
    By bskiffington
  2. 9
    A High-Flying Prelude to the Zelda Saga
    11/29/2011
    By darkknight109
  3. 4
    Cheap Looking, Boring, and Broken
    01/04/2012
    By EX_Hazanshu
  4. 10
    Omnipotent.
    07/09/2012
    By Game-Junkie_MAT
  5. 9
    Skyward Sword is the Wii game everyone has wanted to see since launch.
    11/29/2011
    By LinktheMan46
  6. 9
    The Legend Begins 25 Years Later
    05/02/2012
    By Luigi4President
  7. 10
    Quite easily the greatest game I've ever played. It's pretty much the pinnacle of video games in general.
    05/18/2012
    By MarioMan847
  8. 7
    Motion Control Zelda
    07/02/2014
    By saintofanarchy
  9. 9
    All the nostalgia and greatness of past Zelda games, packed into one epic game.
    11/29/2011
    By Scruffasaurus
  10. 9
    The best Zelda game I have ever played
    01/04/2012
    By SSBbrawler11
  11. 7
    How much of a bang did the Wii go out with?
    07/02/2012
    By SuperGamecube64
  12. 7
    A decent game, but being that this is Zelda, I expected much more
    11/29/2011
    By VideoboysaysCube
  13. 4
    "Looking at you, I fear the Goddess is mistaken in her choice of agents"
    01/26/2012
    By zack125

Quick Reviews

  1. 10
    It's the swordplay you always wanted from the Wii with a Zelda game to match.
    11/21/2011
    By ExtremePhobia *Most Recommended*
  2. 7
    Is there some kind of limitation I'm not aware of? Otherwise this game is great and worth the weight.
    11/29/2011
    By AssassinCaveman
  3. 9
    No hype - Not over rated - It is a Great game!! 9/10
    04/18/2012
    By az47
  4. 7
    If you can get on board with the polarising controls and aging design this could be the finest Zelda game available today.
    11/23/2011
    By bailer4life
  5. 9
    The 2011 fall gaming season just got better.
    11/23/2011
    By bladedwraith
  6. 8
    A big, great looking, frequently entertaining but seldom awe-inspiring adventure.
    01/14/2015
    By bruno_fmenedes
  7. 9
    Another Legend of Zelda, another great game
    01/04/2012
    By CENO41
  8. 9
    We can all finally put Twilight Princess behind us!
    02/06/2012
    By Cyckness
  9. 5
    Change doesn't equal Quality (Minor Spoilers)
    12/05/2011
    By DinsFire03
  10. 10
    The best Zelda game I have ever played
    11/29/2011
    By Dugger1981
  11. 3
    Fetch!
    03/28/2012
    By Ebuuvliapone
  12. 8
    Flawless, except for some sidequests that can keep this game from being perfect and completed.
    01/09/2012
    By FoxMulder1961
  13. 8
    Skyward Sword Flying Success or Grounded Failure?
    10/14/2014
    By HinkyDinkyParle
  14. 9
    Change of formula? It's still: Zelda = (stimulation of the brain x captivation of the mind)...
    01/04/2012
    By Horsie_Walker
  15. 10
    Skyward Sword is truly one of a kind.
    11/29/2011
    By kazecant
  16. 9
    LoZ Skyward Sword review
    10/14/2015
    By papermariofan12
  17. 7
    Wii Motion Plus: Divides the Good and the Bad
    02/07/2012
    By pueojit1
  18. 8
    The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
    11/29/2011
    By Shadow_RGB
  19. 10
    A year has passed since I first heard of this game but the friends along the way made the wait worth it.
    11/22/2011
    By suicunes_wrath
  20. 10
    Nintendo makes "doing the impossible" look so easy.
    11/23/2011
    By The_Sage
  21. 2
    Game that got lost under the bureaucracy
    03/05/2012
    By tremault
  22. 10
    The definitive Zelda experience
    02/14/2012
    By Xobter_81

Video Reviews

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GameSpot Review

  1. The Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Review - Link To The Past: 7 / 10

Metacritic

  1. 93
    metacritic
    Based on 81 critics.
  2. 8.1
    User Score
    Based on 2513 user reviews.
  1. 100
    Game Informer
    The biggest surprise in Skyward Sword is the story. For all the different shapes it has taken, the plot of The Legend of Zelda has always been a fairly predictable affair that feels like an afterthought. Skyward Sword doesn't elevate the art of video game storytelling, but it is a major step up for the franchise, with clever writing, an interesting (if strange) new villain, and a wide cast of characters that would feel at home in one of Disney's better animated movies.
  2. 75
    GameSpot
    The formula is beginning to show its age. There just aren't enough new ideas to separate Skyward Sword from its predecessors, and the few additions come with mixed results. Even with many bright spots, Skyward Sword still feels like a nostalgic retread. Those yearning for something new will be disappointed, but anyone thirsty for another exciting adventure will find plenty to enjoy here.
  3. 91
    GameTrailers
    Stripped bare of accessories, its all-business approach will thrill some and frustrate others. Less whimsical and more weighty, it proves that clever level design and tight gameplay trump all, and perhaps most importantly, that motion gaming can truly be for everyone.
  4. 98
    Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    Skyward Sword stands as an ode to a series that has endured all of recent gaming history. It marks the dizzying pinnacle of both the Zelda series and motion-controlled gaming itself. It's a huge accomplishment that, even by Nintendo's own record, stands out as one of their finest.
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