Skyward Sword is the Best Zelda Game

An explanation of why Skyward Sword is the best Zelda game.

[KimikoGaming]

Depends on what you like in a Zelda game.

If you play Zelda games for the story, Skyward Sword is easily one of the best.

But if you are someone who plays Zelda for the gameplay, Skyward Sword isn't quite as good as the others.

[guywazeldatatt]

how so re-gameplay? I understand motion controls may not be for everyone but I found the gameplay to be superb.

[KimikoGaming]

The motion controls. If it weren't for the motion controls, this would easily be the best Zelda game in terms of gameplay. But I suppose after you get used to the motion controls it isn't as noticeable.

[guywazeldatatt]

I admit the motion controls are not for everyone. I thought they were fantastic and had no problem with them, so I can't speak to that. I know people who did though and it really detracted from their experience.

[Bimkoblerutso]

I thought the gameplay was fine. I would still prefer to sit fairly calmly with a traditional controller, but the motion controls certainly didn't ruin the game or anything.

The real problem I had with the SS was that it was the least adventurous of any Zelda game ever. You are always told exactly where to go and how to proceed (like...to the point of annoyance and even into the end game), you have very little opportunity or incentive to explore, and the world in general just seemed like a step back in "epicness" from the other Zelda games.

[RosweeSon]

Some people just don't like change same with Mario Galaxy thought they were some of the best controls around but apparently it's too hard and awkward?! It's barely any different to the N64 days but oh there's a cable that connects nunchuck to Wii remote other than that it's pretty much the same... Fantastic. Nintendo always get the best out of their tech.

[dillydadally]

I actually didn't really like Skyward Sword. It was way too linear and formulaic. It almost felt like there were levels instead of an open world and each level proceeded the same exact way, with like an open world puzzle and then a dungeon. It felt like little creativity went into the general structure of the game.

I also felt the puzzles weren't near as good as Twilight Princess. Most of SS puzzles were look around until you find the hidden thing in some location you wouldn't think to look. They were more frustrating than puzzles. Twilight had brilliant puzzles.

[bouzebbal]

Gameplay is indeed great and very addictive, except the re centering everytime.
However, in terms on content this zelda is light. The few dungeons there is are very short. There is no challenge in them.

[ShadowKnight]

I actually liked the gameplay in Skyward Sword and didn't have no problem with it. I'll say this the first Zelda on NES, Skyward Sword, and Twilight Princess are my favorite! I also like the music in Skyward Sword.

[-Foxtrot]

SS was the worst main Zelda game ion my opinion

The forced motion controls (not that they were crap...but forced)

The story was alright but no as good as past main Zelda games

The gameplay was repetitive

More linear

Not very open

Alright game but for a MAIN Zelda game it was a letdown in my opinion

[dillydadally]

I agree completely. It was very formulaic and linear and I got tired of doing the same structure of a level over and over again. I also thought the puzzles were subpar compared to past entries. Most of the puzzles felt like they just hid something where you wouldn't think to find it and you had to look around in every direction to find it. They were frustrating.

[ShadowKnight]

LOZ was the best to me
https://youtu.be/HSTPCMtJQ9...

[smashman98]

YUP YUP AND YUP on every single point you made I loved the wii controller that came with the package but the game was just not a great zelda game

good but not great

[nommers]

Who plays Zelda games for the story? They're mostly plots with some events that happen and characters that are just there. Barring Midna there isn't anyone that develops well.

[KimikoGaming]

People who enjoyed Skyward Sword

[Hoffmann]

The Legend of Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon Is The Best Zelda Game

[LegendZelda]

Just bought this

[ShadowKnight]

That was a great game too. It's funny you mention that because I was playing it a few days ago. I still think Legend of Zelda was the best IMO

https://youtu.be/HSTPCMtJQ9...

[Relientk77]

Ocarina of Time and Wind Waker are my favs

[guywazeldatatt]

Well, the article is about the best, not favorite :P

[Relientk77]

Yeah, well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

:-p

[LegendZelda]

Oracle of seasons is the best

[StormLegend]

Ocarina of time and Twilight Princess are my favorites.
(IMO) Ocarina is the best Zelda game ever created.

[The 10th Rider]

I dunno, I have a love/hate relationship with skyward sword. I don't think the motion controls were a huge issue, though I am one of the ones who had some trouble with them. The flying was great, but I felt oddly more restricted than in many of the other Zelda games. I do like the story though, and it has great charm to it. I'd probably say a link to the past is my favourite, though, and wind waker hd is the best (since the added the fast sail and fixed the triforce quest.)

[Summons75]

If you like meh gameplay, tons of filler, a needless start to a timeline that wasn't needed, and emotional molestation from Ghirahim. Honestly this is the first time I've heard anyone say SS was anything better than a halfway decent game. The game just barely beats Twilight Princess as the second most disappointing game. I'll admit the game had a lot of parts they I did enjoy like the battle on the flying whale, sand sailing, the pirate ship dungeon and boss. However, shield degradation, stamina, more filler than the entire Dragon Ball Z series, the stupid bird and it's controls, having to fly back to the sky down to the earth back up, down, up, down, up to complete the smallest of tasks, Fi, Groose, Annoying boss fight with the sealed demon. There is a lot holding the game back from being on the tiers of greatness like Windwaker, OOT, ALTTP.

[Kalebninja]

Twilight Princess a dissapointing game? You need to stand in a corner that game was absolutely fantastic.

[Summons75]

After OOT, Majora's, and Wind Waker? It was dreadful just because they wanted to follow the "dark and gritty" of the times...just whole bunch of bland.

[guywazeldatatt]

I'd rather a game that is dense and full of secrets you can explore than a game with a large but barren overworld.

[-Foxtrot]

"Honestly this is the first time I've heard anyone say SS was anything better than a halfway decent game"

Shame reviewers wern't that honest at the time. Perfect to near perfect scores.

The one guy who was the most honest and gave it a 7.5 got so much hate off everyone.

[Kalebninja]

The was great but I wish it wasn't tied to Wii motion plus because now if they ever wanted to remaster it they'd have to take time to rework the controls.

[higgins78]

Those arguing for a better game with the removal of Motion Plus and the inclusion of a more 'traditional' controller are missing the point entirely. ENTIRELY. The game was built around Motion Plus. I've been championing Skyward Sword for a long, long time. I don't agree its the best Zelda game - A Link to the Past still (for me) is tops, but Skyward Sword easily makes the top 5 covering EVERY Zelda.

[Kalebninja]

They can just have gyro controls in a normal controller, I'm sure that would work.

[higgins78]

Sure, it would work - just poorly.

[Suzyp]

A link to the past says hi

[Hold_It]

Seasons & Ages and A Link To The Past say "Hello".
I prefer my game of Mario Tennis with Ganon to not require a useless and forced $40 accessory and imo the plot of SS doesn't hold a candle to ALTOP and S&A.

[Forum_Pirate]

Lol no.

It's not Ocarina of Time or Link to the Past either, I'm torn between Windwaker and Majora's Mask personally.

[Subaruwrx]

My favorite Zelda games by far are Twilight Princess and Windwaker. Imo, the simplified motion controls of TP worked much better than the more complex motion controls of Skyward Sword and I enjoyed TP's story and characters much more than those of Skyward Sword.

[JunMei]

Unpopular as it is, this was definitely my favorite. Fun controls, a more personal story, wonderful characters, interesting level design, etc. For me it was amazing in all of these ways.

Besides, the final boss plus the moments leading up to that final boss were one of the best gameplay moments of my life. TRULY epic!!!!

[guywazeldatatt]

I actually found you could explore a LOT in the game, contrary to what a lot of people say. Dowsing is optional. I never used it, save for Gratitude Crystals. The level design, mechanics, water color effect, puzzles, etc. made it the best Zelda game IMO. And for once combat was actually fun in a Zelda game.

[DarthZoolu]

I personally think a link to the past is the best and then ocarina is second.

[GUYwhoPLAYSvideoGAME]

The gameplay in skyward sword is great. But like in school, it has less to do with the subject, and more with how it's taught.

[OtakuDJK1NG-Rory]

Combat - Yes
Controls - Yes
Story - Debatable for me it the second best after OoT
Music - Yes
Characters - Yes
Dungeon Design - Yes
Bosses - Yes

Only thing it lack is more variety places to explore than the three main areas. But the three main areas where so large it didn't matter.

[LegendZelda]

I actually was not a fan of the music. The quality was great but I did not think it was catchy

[OtakuDJK1NG-Rory]

Well the music in Skyward Sword was more serious than being catchy.

[LegendZelda]

Best story in the series by far. Not so great graphics, much too limited overworld, spotty controls

[LegendZelda]

The controls only threw fits when I tried to roll bombs, use the beetle, and fly...flying was the worst.

[LegendZelda]

My favorite part of this game is that Demise's curse confirms that "Link" can be male or female

[CobraKai]

My problem wasn't the controls but the world. It was practically devoid of interesting life. And the quest pretty much recycled the same three levels over and over.

[melonfarm3r]

You know what, I'm STILL holding off on buying a WiiU but when I eventually do I'll have FOUR(!) New Zelda games to play!!!

New Zelda
Skyward Sword
Wind Waker Remake (played original)
Twilight Princess (played original)

I'm running out of reasons not to buy one now!

[FernDiggidy]

Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, Twilight Princess and Windwaker are my favs!!!

[frankiebeans]

not even close to the best