The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is getting some new key gear for the HD release. Nintendo revealed the art on its social media channels. Includes Link, Fi and Ghirahim from the title along with Skyloft. Many things about the Nintendo title may not have aged well, but that artistic style of painting still appeals to the public. Fortunately, the company is not just raising the bar and pushing the door out. Skyward Sword HD there will be a mode where movement controls are optional and sword strokes will be mapped to the right stick. This is a change that has many players interested in revisiting the title or catching the Wii launch for the first time. Skyward Sword was fortunate enough to launch at the end of the console’s lifecycle. Many were waiting to see what Nintendo would do next and missed the charming adventure. If other remastering efforts on the Switch are any indication, things could be a little different for the game this time around.
Here’s a look at the box art and the main look of The Legend of #Zelda: #SkywardSwordHD, featuring Ghirahim, Link and Fi! https://t.co/P6mij2at3m pic.twitter.com/BvG6IE9vHv
– Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 23, 2021
Nintendo released a new description of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, which you can grab with the Switch button, “Soar into the skies, draw your sword and experience the oldest story in the Legend of Zelda series. Join Link on his journey to save Zelda, a childhood friend who must face her destiny. Fly between floating islands and descend into the treacherous world of the surface in this updated HD version of Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. “
“Swing your sword and rotate your blows to discover and break your opponents’ defenses using intuitive movement controls. Link will match the angle of each stroke you make with the Joy-Con controller, creating an engaging fencing that depends on strategy and accuracy. The movements seem smoother and more immediate thanks to the increased processing power of the Nintendo Switch system and HD graphics. Take advantage of the newly added button-only control scheme – perfect for playing in portable mode or on the Nintendo Switch Lite system. “
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