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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

Original title: Zeruda no densetsu: Sukaiwôdo sôdo
  • Video Game
  • 2011
  • E10+
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
2.8K
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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (2011)
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Born on an island suspended in the sky, a young man, Link, accepts his destiny to venture to the world below to save his childhood friend, Zelda, and the land from evil forces through the us... Read allBorn on an island suspended in the sky, a young man, Link, accepts his destiny to venture to the world below to save his childhood friend, Zelda, and the land from evil forces through the use of a mysterious sword.Born on an island suspended in the sky, a young man, Link, accepts his destiny to venture to the world below to save his childhood friend, Zelda, and the land from evil forces through the use of a mysterious sword.

  • Director
    • Hidemaro Fujibayashi
  • Stars
    • Takashi Ôhara
    • Ayumi Fujimura
    • Yû Shimamura
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    2.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Hidemaro Fujibayashi
    • Stars
      • Takashi Ôhara
      • Ayumi Fujimura
      • Yû Shimamura
    • 11User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
      • 3 wins & 11 nominations total

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    Takashi Ôhara
    Takashi Ôhara
    • Link
    • (voice)
    • (as Takashi Oohara)
    Ayumi Fujimura
    • Fi
    • (voice)
    Yû Shimamura
    • Zelda
    • (voice)
    • (as Yu Shimamura)
    Anri Katsu
    • Ghirahim
    • (voice)
    Kenji Takahashi
    • Groose
    • (voice)
    Tsuguo Mogami
      Rei Shimoda
      • Impa
      • (voice)
      Kei Hayami
      Kei Hayami
        Nobuyuki Kobushi
          Gô Shinomiya
            Takashi Nagasako
            • Demise
            • (voice)
            • (uncredited)
            • Director
              • Hidemaro Fujibayashi
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            User reviews11

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            10seidimeri-60724

            For me the best Zelda-game

            I loved the Soundtracks, atmosphere, fights,... Everything. I don't know why people hate it so much.
            10snesiscool

            Definitely the best game on the Wii

            I just got this game for Christmas, and I've only played up to the first dungeon. My first impressions are that the beginning starts out rather slow, but the pace quickens once you get near a dungeon. The art style is beautiful, with only a few bad textures and models. There is a background filter to make all background objects look like an actual painting. The music is a first for a Zelda game-it is finally played by an actual orchestra. Many of the themes are highly atmospheric or just plain epic, especially later tracks (I spoiled myself before I got this game). From what I've seen, the cutscenes are some of the best in the series. and are very cinematic, with all animations motion-captured with live actors. Facial animations are also amazing, and the end results are highly lifelike cutscenes. I highly recommend this game. Please note that you must have a Wii Remote Plus or the Wii MotionPlus add-on in order to play this game. This game only runs in widescreen 16:9.
            8wiseyaroslav

            Wonky controls, but overall it's a good game

            Released in 2011, this game really took the Zelda series to new heights-literally and figuratively. Set at the beginning of the Zelda timeline, it delves into the origins of the Master Sword and introduces us to a vibrant world divided between sky islands and the land below. The world design is beautiful, with charming art that combines cel-shading and a watercolor style, making every area feel like a living painting. What really stood out in Skyward Sword was the use of motion controls with the Wii. It was super immersive to swing my controller like a sword, and it added a fun layer to combat and puzzle-solving. Though, I will say, sometimes the motion controls were a bit finicky, leading to some accidental flails. The story and characters are delightful, especially with Fi, Link's spirit companion, who's both helpful and a little sassy! The narrative is engaging, with some great twists and emotional moments that elevate it beyond just a typical quest to save Zelda.

            Surely the game might have its quirks (those motion controls can be a love-hate situation), but the enchanting world and captivating story make it a memorable experience.
            1justix-85562

            The worst

            As a Zelda fan this game is crap. Motion controls are crap. The gameplay is bad The dungeons are repetitive.
            10lorenzok-80004

            My Review

            About me this is the best Zelda game i ever played

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            • Trivia
              This is one of the first games created to look like a painting. The art was inspired by impressionistic painters, particularly Cezanne.
            • Goofs
              Despite this game being the first ever game in the Zelda time line chronologically, the technology is the most advanced the series has ever gotten, having functioning electrical lights, robots, enemies with electrical weapons, and so on.
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            FAQ1

            • Is Link always the same person in the series?

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            • Release date
              • November 20, 2011 (United States)
            • Country of origin
              • Japan
            • Official sites
              • Official site (Australia)
              • Official site [eu]
            • Languages
              • English
              • Spanish
              • French
              • German
              • Japanese
              • Korean
            • Also known as
              • ゼルダの伝説 スカイウォードソード
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              • Nintendo
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              • 1.78 : 1

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