A little SPOILER in regard Skyward's relationship with Birds. As you might know, birds play a huge role in the game. The Loftwings are "the other-half" of the Skyloftians. It's also important to remember that the names and characteristics of the Skyloftians are based on birds. I mean, it is no coincidence is it?

Once you've completed this game, you'll understand Gaepora's future role and story...

I figured that out the moment I heard Zelda's fathers name, it was said by a gossip stone in OoT that Gaepora was rumoured to be a reincarnation of an ancient sage, the question is, is it referring to ^him^?

Without a doubt. He also holds that book which is the same book that can be found in A Link To The Past. Skyward isn't chronically the first game in the series though, there's a backstory that goes even deeper.

Beat the game. Holy...wow. What an incredible experience. I think I need to let my thoughts simmer for a bit before I post my reactions.

Who else noticed the plot similarities between this and Spirit Tracks?

"A demon wants to kidnap Zelda because he needs her in order to resurrect his master, the Demon King."

You're on the ball! I guess that Agahnim is also the very same character.

What's with all the robots in Skyward Sword? I thought Nintendo made this game, not Square-Enix.

Beat the game yesterday! Time for some Hero Mode! Bring it on!

What's wrong with robots? lol

I read a lot of frustrated comments about...

I got lucky twice (including Hero Mode), but in the end it did not make any logical sense whatsoever....

^yes that took me two times as was very annoying!

I doubt Agahnim has any connection to Skyward Sword or Spirit Tracks.

Demise has a lot in common with Malladus, though. Both are referred to as the Demon King, both were imprisoned by divine beings, and both use Zelda to be revived.

There were robots in Ocarina of Time too. Beamos, for example.

Nothing, if I'm playing Phantasy Star.

Skyward Sword has lots of RPG elements in it, and multiple love interests is one of them. Nintendo must not have wanted to make separate endings. I guess that's why no kiss.

Yeah was about to say, there has been robots in Zelda games before...Beamos, Gohdan, I think Goht...

They used to look a lot more like statues.

Don't forget Armos, though in previous games they were always statues. I like the redesigned Beamos and Armos in Skyward Sword. It made them more unique, yet it was still easy to tell what they were.

I truly believe there is. Everything that comes chronologically-speaking after Skyward, has it's roots in Skyward for the time being. There are similarities between Agahnim and Ghirahim.

1. Both kidnap Zelda
2. Both are seemingly henchmen (Ghirahim could be Demise's alter ego)
3. Both travel to the past
4. Both have a striking similarity in names

Girahim is Demise's sword in spirit form, similar to how Fi is the Goddess Sword / Master Sword in spirit form.

Ghirahim and Demise are not alter egos, Demise killed Ghirahim, and Ghirahim was on a quest to revive Ghirahim, if they had been alter egos, the death of Demise would have killed Ghirahim (which did not happen)

Also, Agahnim never travelled to the past, get your facts straight