Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
Nintendo Switch
16th Jul 2021
16th Jul 2021
- Series
Reviews
Review The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD - A Remaster That Truly Soars
A Legend Reborn
Returning to The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword some ten whole years down the line from its original release, you may be expecting, as we certainly were, to be greeted by a core game that's unavoidably, naturally, beginning to show its age in some regards. It stands to reason, this is an entry in Nintendo's storied franchise that's...
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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Guides
Guide Best Zelda Games Of All Time
Where does Tears of the Kingdom rank?
We've now updated this reader-ranked Zelda list with the latest entry, Tears of the Kingdom. Remember, this list is dynamic and governed in real-time by each game's User Rating on our games database. Therefore, it is subject to change even after publication! In order to rate any of the games on the list below...
Guide Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Moonlight Merchant Items - How To Find The Moonlight Merchant
Having trouble tracking down this elusive treasure trader? We're here to help!
The Moonlight Merchant is a special late-game merchant in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD who deals in rare treasures and can be an invaluable source of materials if you're struggling to find various bits and pieces with which to upgrade Link's items in the game. A...
You want that Hylian shield? Here's how to get it
Of all the minigames in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD this is the big one, the toughest and most rewarding challenge, the ultimate test of your skills. In this guide we'll explain how to find and play Thunder Dragon's Lightning Round and the rewards you can get if you beat the Silent Realms...
Guide Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Eye Door Puzzle - How To Open Eye Doors In Skyview Temple
Right 'round like a record, baby
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is full of fiendish puzzles that will test your mental skills as well as your dexterity with the eponymous sword-y action. However, of all the head-scratchers we came across in our time with the game on Switch (or the Wii original, in fact), there was only one puzzle that had us...
Guide Zelda: Skyward Sword HD: Heart Piece Guide - Every Heart Piece Location
Give it some heart
There are a grand total of 24 heart pieces for you to find during your adventures through The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, with every four of these that you collect adding precisely one heart to your total health supply. Collect all 24 heart pieces — as well as snapping up the six heart containers and two heart medals...
Guide Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Guide - Walkthrough, Tips And Hints
Everything you need to know about Link's latest adventure!
Welcome to our Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD guide hub. From here you can jump into a bunch of different articles and guides covering all manner of aspects of this new and improved version of Nintendo's classic game. From which control method we prefer between motion and stick, how to...
Guide Zelda: Skyward Sword HD: Goddess Cubes - Goddess Chest Locations
Locations for each and every one of those great big beautiful magic cubes
Goddess Cubes are mysterious metallic boxes scattered across The Surface in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD by the great Goddess in order that they might aid her chosen hero (that's you!) once they finally arrive to take on their quest. There are a whopping 27 Goddess...
Guide Zelda: Skyward Sword HD: All Bug Locations
A Bug's Life
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD's world has twelve different types of bug that you can catch in order to create various powerful infusion potions or to sell to Strich for some tasty profits. In order to catch bugs, you'll first need to pick up the bug net from Beedle's Airshop for 50 Rupees and then you're free to get hunting...
Guide Zelda: Skyward Sword HD - Every Item And Potion Upgrade
Pimp out all of your gear and potions with this handy upgrade and infusion guide
If you've already read our The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD treasure guide and bug guide you'll know where to find all the bits and pieces required in order to upgrade and max out Link's various items and potions. Now we can take a look at what upgrades are...
Guide Zelda: Skyward Sword HD - All Minigame Locations And How To Win
All of the minigames and how to absolutely smash them
As you traverse the world of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD you'll discover a total of seven fun minigames where you'll get to show off and improve your skills whilst racking up some pretty sweet prizes. Let's take a look at what minigames await you on your adventure, where you can find...
Guide Zelda: Skyward Sword HD - Potion Recipe List
Every potion available in-game and what effect it has
Potions play an important role in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD; it's a dangerous and tiring job battling armies of Bokoblins, taking on Demon Lords and slicing and dicing your way through everything this world has to throw at you after all. In order to replenish and protect himself...
Guide Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Gratitude Crystals - All Gratitude Crystal Locations
Locations and Side Quest info to help you find all the Gratitude Crystals
There are a total of 80 shiny Gratitude Crystals to get your hands on in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD and they are used as an exclusive currency to trade with Batreaux. Not entirely essential to successfully completing the game, Gratitude Crystals can still be pretty...
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD News
Feature The 15 Best Zelda Bosses, Ranked
Update: Now featuring some of TOTK's best
Note: there is specific mention of two Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom bosses in the following list. Only read on if you have finished the main game or are not concerned about avoiding spoilers! We must admit: Zelda rankings tend to look a little samey, perhaps with a few spicy changes based on the person. But...
Talking Point What Is A 'Traditional' Zelda Game, Anyway?
And does Breath of the Wild fit the mould?
Despite the overwhelmingly positive reception to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild when it launched back in 2017, there are undoubtedly those who yearn for a return to what they deem to be a more “traditional” Zelda experience. With its open world, shrines, weapon degradation, and ‘rune’...
Deals Incredibly, These Zelda And Metroid amiibo Are Down To Just $5 Right Now
Three figures for $10!
amiibo collecting is a hugely fun yet hugely expensive hobby to get into, especially with so many fantastic new releases tempting you into your next purchase, but this incredible deal will soften the blow for anyone yet to pick up these specific figures. Over at GameStop, you can currently pick up both the Metroid Dread...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 15th)
Vidya gaemz!
It's the weekeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeend *cough cough splutter*. We made it through another week, folks. Well done. It's been quite an interesting one, hasn't it? With only one month to go until the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Nintendo graced us with the third and final trailer for the game, and boy, was it a good one!...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 11th)
Zelda? Mario? Metroid? Tell us
Ladies and gentlemen... The weekend. Yes, it's time to wrap up another week and find out what we're all planning to play over the weekend. But first, let's go over what's been going on in the world of Nintendo this week. First up, the excellent Metroid Fusion launched on the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 4th)
Tell us, pleeease
Welcome, one and all! It's been another reasonably busy week here at Nintendo LIfe. We started off with a Pokémon Presents showcase which, according to you fine people, wasn't all that good. The biggest highlight was undoubtedly the announcement of the Scarlet and Violet DLC, which will come in two parts and is officially called
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 25th)
The good, the bad and the ugly
It's been a long six months since we last got a new Kirby game on Switch, but with this week's release of Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, we think it's safe to say that nature is finally healing. This week over on Nintendo Life we have been delving into the world of ports, asking why so many remasters are sub-par...
Gallery This Zelda Skyward Sword Link Statue Is Quite The Looker
"The Hero of the Sky, now in figure form"
We're suckers for pieces of decorative plastic here at Nintendo Life, so when the chance came to place an order for Good Smile's Zelda Skyward Sword 1/7 scale Link statue, we couldn't reach for the keyboard quickly enough. Our statue has actually been to and from Hong Kong twice since we purchased it, due...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 27th)
Ladies and gentlemen, The Weekend
As the great Captain Haddock once said, 'what a week, huh?' It seems that in the run-up to Splatoon 3's release, Nintendo has been hitting us with inky news left, right and centre (splaturation, if you will). This week, we got a chance to go hands-on with the upcoming game, and we are sure that some of you will be...
News Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Dev Says Converting Motion Controls Was "The Hardest Thing"
"What we're trying to do is replicate the joy of freedom"
Announced in February 2021 and released just five months later, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD was a welcome upgrade for an oft-under loved Zelda title. One of the biggest changes to the HD port was the addition of a second control scheme — the ability to play the game without motion...
About The Game
>The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword game soars onto Nintendo Switch!
Take to the skies, draw your sword, and experience the earliest story in the Legend of Zelda series. Join Link in his high-flying quest to save Zelda, a childhood friend who must confront her destiny. Soar between floating islands and descend to the treacherous surface world in this updated HD version of the Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword game.
Master realistic swordplay that corresponds to your movements
Gently swing your sword and angle your slashes to uncover and break through opponents’ defenses using intuitive motion controls. Link’s in-game movements will correspond to the angle of each strike you make with the Joy-Con controller, creating immersive swordplay that relies on strategy and accuracy. Movements feel smoother and more immediate thanks to the Nintendo Switch system’s increased processing power and HD graphics. Take advantage of the newly-added button only control scheme—perfect for playing in handheld mode or on the Nintendo Switch Lite system.
Fly high with the Zelda & Loftwing amiibo figure
With her majestic Loftwing by her side, Zelda steps into her destiny alongside her childhood friend, Link. Scan this amiibo figure from anywhere on the surface world to quickly travel to the sky—even within the depths of a dungeon. Scan it again above the clouds to return to the same spot on the surface.
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Probably the only Zelda main game I haven't played. Looking forward!
Can't wait to play it!
Need to get this
I never played this when i had a wii. We were planning on buying it but then my wii broke. So this is great news
For me, the music, dungeons and story in this game is the best in the series.
i loved the game so im getting it
Easily the best Zelda game on Switch.
Haven't played this Zelda game due to the required motion control gimic when it was on the Wii, so I'm pretty excited even without any news on other Zelda Switch ports .
It added autosave. Check out gamexplain for more info
@Torn don't be. The alternative is probably worse. It's terrible to play
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