Customer Ratings & Reviews

One of the weaker Zelda games. The controls get in the way too often (you have to manually swing control stick to swing sword, causing mis-strikes). Worse swing detection than on Wii, but still playable. Dungeons are creative puzzling but lack diversity, visit the same area over and over. 30+ hours length. It’s just not as good as Ocarina of Time, Wind Waker, or BoTW.

Amazing game!!! The controls are still a bit difficult to get used to but after about an hour it becomes natural. I played this on a switch lite and I have no complaints. Zelda fan since day 1 regardless the game, but Skyward Sword really is an amazing game!

Zelda is a series I loved since I was a kid and getting a chance to play this on the switch when I missed out on it do to not having a Wii motion plus control back in the day is great. It looks like they improved the visuals with a clearer picture vs what it looked like on the Wii and motion controls while not perfect are improved from what the Wii era had. Controller set up takes some getting use to but is playable.

Thought i was going to hate this when i first started it. Turned out to be a fantastic game. The story is great, some of the puzzles are challenging. Only issue is the controlling can be wonky at times. The button scheme takes sometime getting adjusted.

I played this game as a kid and was dying to play it again and this HD version was perfect to do so! I pkayed the whole game in like a week or two and it was a blast! One of the best zelda games ever in my opinion. Highly highly recommend it especially if you havent played skyward sword yet this is for you.

I liked the original game on the Wii, but having the joystick control option is nice if you don’t want to wave your arms around. The higher resolution makes details clearer and some of the more annoying dialog trees have been shortened. Really fun game!

A great update to an underrated Zelda title. This is the same great game that debut towards the end of the Wii's life cycle. People had a problem with the emphasis on motion controls and that has been somewhat remedied here. Along with the updated resolution and framerate, Nintendo added the option to use button controls along with motion controls in this version.

Skyward Sword... in HD... on Switch? Really doesn't get much better than that. Graphics looks great and plays great on both TV and handheld. Wonderful story with lush environments. Recommend playing it again on Switch, or for the first time!

Nintendo did a great job with this remaster! The HD graphics look much better than the Wii original, the jump in FPS from 30 to 60 is a game changer, and there are tons of other QOL improvements. Definitely recommend for any Zelda fan out there.

I never played the original so I can’t compare. I’ll say the remaster holds up pretty well though. Graphics are good, music is good, and story is interesting enough to keep me engaged. My biggest complaint would be the motion controls. It can be a bit awkward using the right stick for slashing and it doesn’t always do the slash I want but after a while I kind of got the hang of it.

Definitely a much improved version compared with the original (e.g., graphics, frame rate, etc.). My only complaint is the motion controls (completely optional). I used them when I played the original on the Wii, so I guess I’m committed to them with the HD version, but I was hoping for some improvement. Again, totally optional, so not a deal breaker by any means. Otherwise, love this Zelda!

Great game. Lots of fun. I have been waiting for the HD version of this game for awhile, and it did not disappoint. Using the pro controller takes some getting used to, but glad they integrated it. I am not a fan of motion control.

This game is legendary, it’s my first time playing and I’m hooked. The characters in the story feel much more personal and thought out. This HD version improves a lot from the original I found out from some research I’ve done.

This is a top 5 legend of zelda game for me, awesome story music and graphics, the controls are adapted from the Wii, so it may take a little learning curve, but awesome either way.

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is a great remaster that brings a fresh new look to a decade old game. The new non-motion controls option that requires sword swings via moving the right stick add a new layer of fun to combat.

Kiddo played at a friends house. Couldn’t stop talking about it. This is her 2nd Zelda game. She loves it. I haven’t played Zelda in years, but this may encourage me to get back into the series. Shipped fast. No damage to either the case or the cartridge.

The game was perfect my son loved it and ordering it was easy and hassle free!

I played the original Wii release and loved it. Better visuals, control options (I still love the motion controls) and amiibo support. I still love it, just even more. Many criticize this game for being terrible, but I don't think it deserves to get rated poorly. It isn't the best in the series, but it isn't a bad game by any means. I think Nintendo has built a reputation such that everyone's expectations are really high, and mostly they deliver. Occasionally, they'll fall a little. However, even their "bad" games are on par with great games of other devs. Remember, this was pre-BOTW, so be thankful that this game was a learning step needed to get to BOTW, which is quite possibly the best in the series. I did like the darker tone of Twilight Princess, though.

I just love it! It reminds of the Nintendo 64 version! I love the graphics and it is the perfect amount of everything!

I’ve been waiting for this game for years and it was well worth it. It story is amazing the art style looks absolutely beautiful in HD. If you never played this game on Wii and wanted to do yourself a favor and buy it.