The Critics Are WRONG About Zelda Skyward Sword HD For Switch!

[@RGT85]

I messed up editing something around the 12 minute mark. I'm on 3 hours of sleep. Just laugh at my mistake I know it's there. lol. What do YOU think of Skyward Sword HD? Lemme know!

[@jorge_m-h4g]

I think it will be fun to play it on the switch!

[@notimeforcreativenamesjust3034]

4:20 spirit tracks

[@MrGundam0083]

You should try the dragon ball z fighting game on the wii good lord the motion control play was worse that this

[@severinevans346]

We shall see I judge nothing before having it in hand

[@stickboy8219]

Trash little kiddys game

[@BrikMason]

When this game first came out it was weeks after my dad died. Playing it then was one of things that helped get me through that moment of my life. I bought this game again because sometimes a game is more than its score.

[@NegasiZelalem]

Sorry for your loss man, praying for you 🙏🏾

[@NeverQuit87]

This game is trash

[@JCULLI]

Sorry for your loss, know how it is to lose a Dad/parent. Keep your head up.

[@thetophatfreak5627]

@@NeverQuit87 Nobody asked you, get a life

[@thetophatfreak5627]

Sorry for your loss man.

[@hangingon]

I never played this before so I bought it day one. This is a GREAT game. I pay NO attention to critics nowadays. They lost all credibility a long time ago.

[@LoganShark768]

Amen to that! Ever since I saw that cuphead clip of the reviewer, I never took them seriously ever again

[@sonicexereaper6814]

@@LoganShark768 I lost respect to journalists due to their clownish Alpha Sapphire review.

[@waynethang9034]

"The general consensus with this game for me personally" I love nonsensical statements and this is a good one lol.

[@thetimetraveller2034]

Probably referring to what he has seen in the community personally.

[@RoboBlue2]

It's not nonsense if he has multiple personalities.

[@evenheller209]

@@RoboBlue2 LMFAO. I just think our boy RGT needs to get more sleep. Love this comment, though.

[@djaf8550]

Bruh. This was prob the most divisive game on the Wii. I don’t know anyone that liked it.

[@jcumm6867]

He's talking about the other 85 voices in his head, duhhh

[@visualcreativemt]

The fact that you don't hear: "Master, it would seem your batteries are running low" should make the game more enjoyable in on itself lol

[@brucegodines5989]

That was my favorite part😭😭😭

[@Hawklazer]

Hahaha

[@Prismark]

I was hoping for a "Master, the batteries of your right JoyCon is running low..." and after half a hour "Master, the batteries of your left JoyCon is running low..." That would have been a great continuity for this "MemeArc"

[@visualcreativemt]

@@Prismark I ain't go lie... That would actually be hilarious and annoying at the same time lol The legend lives on!!!! XD

[@certainpointofview3860]

@@Prismark master your joycons are drifting 👀

[@TheDreadedZero]

Only Zelda game I never played before and loving it so far.

[@chokedbybacklog5433]

@@Ihatevideogames334 1K+ comments... I'm sry nobody has ever loved you in your life.

[@eren7340]

@@Ihatevideogames334 touch some grass

[@arcadeperfectreviews2653]

Welcome. I suggest A Link to the Past next. It's free on the switch.

[@nickwick35]

@@Ihatevideogames334 What’s wrong with you? Why do you hate everything? Lol

[@TheDreadedZero]

@@arcadeperfectreviews2653 what? I’ve played that. I literally just said I’ve played every single Zelda game ever except for Skyward Sword..

[@Prince_Sidon]

Fun fact: Ghirahim's tongue is longer in the HD version.

[@NickSchoenfeld]

That was my one and only requirement for buying the HD version.

[@FierceDeityTM]

Just wait until the r34 artists hear about this

[@GigaflareInNeutral]

Dam, time to buy it then.

[@mecha1153]

@@FierceDeityTM you are literally the only one thinking in that way

[@PrismPoint]

@@mecha1153 Is this your first day on the internet?

[@JsYTA]

The tables have turned, Now it's the fans giving the game praise and the critics being critical.

[@Mundus66]

This just shows how huge mindshare is. Back in the day i got angry at this game. It got super praised. I bought it, it was not bad, but it certainly wasn't a 10 out 10. 8 out 10 at best which is still great. But i bought this game over Dark Souls since back in 2011 i was a poor boy so i could only afford 2 games that holiday and Skyrim was one of them. Dark Souls was obviously the best buy of all 3 of those games in retro spec (and this was the worst), luckily i found the PS3 version for like $30 used a few months later. This game was a turning point for me, instead of looking blindly at reviews i would listen to fans, cause they are always more correct than some schmuck that rushed the game to get review out on day one.

[@rmv9194]

@@Mundus66 that SS was 93 and Dark Souls less than that just shows how reviewers are a joke.

[@samcrow4640]

@@rmv9194 Dark Souls wasn't perfect until they released the Remastered Edition. That said, I love Dark Souls more than Skyrim or any Zelda.

[@jumbleskull]

About the comfort food reference … I’m playing ocarina of time at the moment and I totally get it… I love the linearly of 3d zeldas before botw… but I like linear games and stories more than I like free roam

[@tacodelivered8564]

Try Metroid fusion if you haven't

[@raychii7361]

I felt scam when i bought the game for 20 can$ on the wii. But the orchestral CD included was worth every penny.

[@jumbleskull]

@@raychii7361 yeah I brought skyward sword on Wii but never played it because I didn’t have wii + or whatever the controller was

[@chooongusbug724]

I think BotW was a better game due to going back to the roots of Zelda with being open. It lead to a lot of interesting things you could do and I appreciate that way more than the linearity of the formulaic Zelda games that started with A Link to the Past. With that said, Skyward Sword HD did remind me of why I enjoyed Zelda in the first place and if Nintendo can incorporate dungeons, actual dungeons, with the shrines and openness of Breath of the Wild, I think that will be the best Zelda game IMO

[@Jolios89]

Nailed it. The HD Hand painted textures stand out so well tied with 60fps really loving and appreciating this HD remaster

[@Kyt2024]

Skyward Sword has always been a great game, with shockingly solid motion controls, but I'm glad button only controls are letting more people get into it fully and appreciate it.

[@vitorfernandes651]

What’s the point of playing without the motion. The whole game was build for motion. You’re missing out

[@TactikalTemplar]

We Skyward Sword fans have finally been vindicated.

[@TheSylvirr]

Skyward Sword and Twilight Princess have always been my favorites and I am absolutely thrilled to see them being appreciated nowadays. =3

[@brucegodines5989]

@@TheSylvirr dude same I think I'm among the very few that loved motion controls

[@GrimmyTheGreat]

I swear no one understood the small fan base of these games.

[@nicolemonrue]

@@brucegodines5989 I think its because you didn't have any issues with it. Me either my motion control worked just fine

[@brucegodines5989]

@@nicolemonrue I had PLENTY of issues, but to thirteen year old me, it was worth it

[@6O8gamer07]

I’ve never played this until now and was actually looking forward to playing with motion controls and gotta say… I freaking love the motion controls! I find them to be really easy and fun. I’m only a few hours in but I’m already incredibly invested in the story and characters.

[@jamesogle5045]

I'm right with you RGT. This was the only Zelda Game I never played. I'm so glad I bought now. Definitely a 9/10 for me.

[@kriscynical]

@@Ihatevideogames334 Here's that attention you wanted. ✨

[@kriscynical]

I'm hoping more people give this game a chance now just like you did. It definitely has its problems, but the story is great and Groose and Ghirahim are fantastic characters.

[@thillsification]

Have you even played through it all yet? Hold your score until you encounter the tedium of the bread crumb quest design and reuse of all the environments and fetch quests

[@oasisbeyond]

it's not a 9/10, it has lame bosses, lame enemy design, lame controls... It's good 8.0 to 8.5, anything more then that is silly.

[@kriscynical]

@@oasisbeyond Notice he said "It's a 9/10 _for me."_ What does it matter to you if it's personally a 9/10 for a stranger? Let him enjoy his playthrough. 🤷‍♀️

[@StrongStyleNinja]

Never played Skyward Sword until now and I’m loving everything about it.

[@Skrogur]

Same. I always wanted to play it but never had the chace to. Now I'm hooked and its consuming all of my time😂

[@aIkaIi]

I'm curious button or motion controls?

[@StrongStyleNinja]

Button controls. I play with pro controller.

[@aIkaIi]

@@StrongStyleNinja Alright, I played the wii skyward sword so I personally think motion controls is the most immersive, but whatever gets people to play this masterpiece I guess. Have fun with the rest of the game!

[@StrongStyleNinja]

@@aIkaIi I’ve played both versions. It’s just up to preference. The sensor is fun can be complicated if you’re trying to do everything at the same time, plus the battery on controllers do die out quick.

[@jwastus]

This game finally have Chinese Version, so I can read it and play it.

[@jangobango2847]

Awesome!

[@chaalan8962]

Wow man that’s awesome I hope they’ll make Arabic version

[@Nintendo_Wolf]

I am happy for you

[@cappy2282]

That's cool 👍

[@wildmoonchild8210]

nice!

[@sinbatsiraseranant1241]

I also like the linear style of this game. With Breath of the Wild, even though it is a great game for most people, is too "free" to roam around with little to no guidance. The music is also the best. I arranged Faron Wood theme from this game into a string quartet version and performed it.

[@cbeckwith172]

I was trying to say this to my brother he didn’t understand what I meant but you nailed it, BOTW is amazing and I think the trend with gaming now is more open world “free roam” style games but personally I feel like that’s why a lot of games suck, they’re so concerned about letting you do anything that a lot of games just completely fail to keep you entertained because it’s just too loose of a play

[@cienalmas316]

Im a few hours in the game and im loving it

[@joseph.lavalley]

@@Ihatevideogames334 cool

[@TBCLaker]

Hopefully you’re farming rupees lol

[@jamiecampbell8855]

It's a great game with some of the best dungeons and story in the series.

[@Copat87]

So many people missed out on this game. Now's the best time to play it! Love that I can play it with my Pro Controller 👍

[@jamighanijr8128]

@@Ihatevideogames334 who cares

[@brightstarlit]

The camera on my pro controller is a bit tedious and clunky

[@syunafrost351]

ppl so busy complaining about the price tag and didn't even play it on the wii Nintendo fans can be so retarded lmfao

[@mrchard40]

Pro Controller's the way to go!!

[@matteoSGP]

those who play with the pro-controller are not playing Skyward Sword, I right because the joy is not that great either, you can only play it because the game is easy and even an idiotic control scheme will not make it impossible...

[@Dean-SLC]

I agree with everything here. Definitely looks great, plays great though the controls still need a little tightening. Feels like a less responsive metal gear rising control set up.

[@nxorez6423]

My only problem with motion controls is that once u try swinging it already does the full motion when ur not even a quarter way thru the motion

[@nxorez6423]

@Average_Enjoyer to me its fine

[@brightstarlit]

@Average_Enjoyer loftwing

[@Dean-SLC]

@CJ P. yeh I know lol. Thats just nintendo man ha.

[@Dean-SLC]

@not a good sport definitely not, but am glad it works for you.

[@marcusw2125]

I love both versions, but the HD just looks so nice

[@ejmythos8570]

Graphics are lovely. Playing the game is awful comparatively speaking. I want OoT and TP.

[@pacoramon9468]

It looks the same.

[@bradhp11]

@@ejmythos8570 ... then play those games lmao

[@vglegends9004]

I’m only 3 hours into Skyward SwordHD. From my experience so far, I agree with you RGT, it took a bit for me to get use to the overall controls, but once I did I loved it. I never really loved the motion controls on the original version of the game. I think the new entry looks great and I’m loving it so far. I would definitely give the HD version a 90+ on meta critic.

[@TheNearsightedGamer]

It's still funny how RGT always reminds us that Nintendo made the Switch and the Wii. Lol

[@jasonblack2477]

@@Ihatevideogames334 good for you

[@powerhold378]

They made the Wii and the Switch?!

[@samuelstinson3274]

….and the NES?

[@borromorro]

And what year we are in

[@aidanbotgames]

@@borromorro the year 3021 and a huge amount of people now live on mars🤣

[@Axl124124]

I actually really enjoy using the motion controls on switch for this game. It is something different than the 100 3rd person action games out there these days. Also the music is something else.

[@jsan2548]

Hot Take: Game Journalists liked the original better because Fi was constantly telling them how to play it.

[@MedalionDS9]

Fi is still there if you want a hint, but now it's optional than being interrupted every 30 secs to hear Fi speak

[@Mommavery]

@@Ihatevideogames334 and I hate you :)

[@princestarfy4098]

@@MedalionDS9 Yeah but it’s not Hand holding it’s more like shoulder tapping. Reviewers need to have their hands held thought out the entire game. They can’t be expected to remember what the game taught them at the beginning of the game.

[@MedalionDS9]

@@princestarfy4098 Uh sure it can... that's literally how all games are played, a tutorial section, and then repeated gameplay mechanics reinforce those lessons

[@princestarfy4098]

@@MedalionDS9 I know it’s a joke about how bad game reviewers are at Videogames.

[@isaacarmstrong8295]

Skyward sword has ALWAYS been a great game. The accolades and love that it’s getting now are WAY overdue

[@CoolKidThe22nd]

This was my first time playing this game and now its my favourite legend of zelda game

[@joshalan5125]

Hey, I'm just letting everyone know just in case you dont want to pay $60, you CAN get it at Walmart for $50. I know its only a $10 difference but every bit helps.

[@derekosgood3230]

@Nathan Featherstone In store

[@joshalan5125]

@Nathan Featherstone Yeah I checked that out too. Its $50 in the store only.

[@TBCLaker]

End up getting loftwing?

[@Mike-wc3jo]

CJ P. Then just play it on emulator for free dafuq

[@drewramer7320]

Walmart sells pretty much all 60 dollar games for 50.

[@ZeldaUniverseTV]

The quality of life improvements really helped Skyward Sword where it needed help most. I'd even argue the motion controls are much more receptive and better in this version of the game. Hopefully tons of Zelda fans, new and old, are enjoying Skyward Sword HD and what it offers.

[@moustachio05]

Im really enjoying this game right now as a new fan and so far is my second zelda game after botw

[@redbokoblin1937]

@@moustachio05 I hope you try twilight princess

[@jaelalonso8431]

@@redbokoblin1937 I second that, being that Twilight Princess was my first 3D Zelda I finished. Phantom Hourglass was also good if you still happen to have a DS lying around. Hopefully they'll release it on the Switch.

[@glowingcrowns1692]

Hopefully you complete it this time RGT85. the final boss fight honestly makes up for this games shortcomings. My favorite final boss of any Zelda game.

[@j.s.669]

Big fact! It was a fight to remember!

[@DinDjarr1]

It was really awesome. I like this game a lot.

[@danieltinsleykhvsff9622]

@@Ihatevideogames334 again good for you.

[@finster444k]

After a year and a half I’m still trying to complete “Breath Of The Wild”. Damn you Zelda !!!!

[@cesarmunoz987]

had the same problem, i got the amiboo cards on amazon and i chesssed the game with it.🤣🤣🤣

[@ejmythos8570]

I'm not even going to go into BOtW, finster. I completely understand your frustration. BoTW is NOT a zelda game.

[@fin6830]

@@ejmythos8570 Breath of the Wild IS a Zelda game it’s just different. They made Breath of the Wild open world like they made Ocarina of Time 3D

[@stepheninczech]

what??? seriously? What difficulty are you having? I'll give you some tips. I can destroy the game on Master Mode and have done the Master Sword Trials on Master Mode. Everything is about knowledge in this game. A few tips can really help your experience.

[@kohnfutner9637]

I still haven't bought a Zelda game since the very first one on NES about 32ish years ago. 😳 P.S. and I still haven't beaten it. 😩 P.P.S. dam you Zelda. 😵

[@56jsking]

Picked up the game and the joy cons. Score!

[@coreycaudill981]

I was able to get the joy cons too! I just wasn't able to get the amiibo

[@hawwwran]

Smaller market is prone to this I guess. I got the amiibo no problem in the Czech Republic.

[@jarde1989]

As someone that wasn’t able to lock down the JoyCons… I must respectfully say, “F*** You Sir, F*** You” lol

[@hawwwran]

And I'm just about to decide what shop can offer me the bet price for joycons. They have them in multiple shops. Again small market benefit I suppose. Nobody is scalping these here.

[@guillermobiasini3755]

@@jarde1989 still available on the nintendo store online if really interested.

[@MichaelB-od3xh]

I am playing this on my Switch Lite and I absolutely love it. Never played it before and while I will concede that the controls can be at times a little frustrating, I am really having a blast playing it. Still a long way to go too as I just started the Earth Temple.

[@jacktihs2963]

For me this was my favorite zelda game I played. I really loved to Wii and the extra motions. Looking forward to playing this again.

[@MadfireMonkey]

The big problem I see is a lot of reviewers not reviewing Skyward Sword as a game. Their reviewing it in comparison to Breath of the Wild and its more open structure from its world to game mechanics when its a remake of a game that came before it.

[@Prismark]

Or they are reviewing it as a remake with thoughts like "this could have been improved". Then again, a lot got improved. Fi, Controls, gamebreaking Bugfixes etc. But the main reason it is lower rated is probably not more content. Like a new challenge cave etc. But this remake was made for new players and veterans not people who want extra content in an already great game.

[@S41t4r4]

@@Prismark *remaster or port it's not a remake in any kind of definition

[@josetakapele]

If this game had traditional controls it would have been considered one of the best.

[@heatherholt6722]

It's does offer traditional controls I'm using my pro controller rn?

[@mpuchar5003]

@@heatherholt6722 That's not what he means. He's talking about using the bumpers to swing your sword and use your shield instead of traditional button inputs. Also having to constantly hold L1 to change your camera angle is p annoying.

[@jonathanvelasco7332]

​@mpuchar5003 nah. I really like the way they implemented sword fighting in this game. You actually have to think in which direction you're striking, different than just repeatedly smashing a button. Yes, it's a bit awkward and not always precise, but it makes for a different and interesting mechanic. Not that they have to repeat it. But it worked this time imo.

[@059hambone]

“I picked up my copy and put 9 hours into it, didn’t expect to do that on that day” - BRO SAME 😂

[@gokust07]

Got it yesterday. Didn’t get to play it till like 5 pm and I’m writing this comment at 11 pm the day after and I have 15 hours lol

[@Gatz3D]

Hearing your first impressions makes me want to give this game a second chance. I feel very similar to the way you felt about the Wii U version of the game. Thanks for the feedback/thoughts!

[@RMusic-bj8py]

This was never a Wii U game it was a Wii game.

[@Gatz3D]

@@RMusic-bj8py 😅😅 guess I’ll die

[@RMusic-bj8py]

It’s a great game on the switch! I didn’t know you could move the camera in handheld by holding L until this video!

[@maxwellclark2345]

Even with all these changes, it just seems to me like it would be hard to go back to after BOTW.

[@glowingcrowns1692]

Yeah. One playthrough back in the day was enough for me

[@Cuzjudd]

Eww BOTW

[@nicholaskent3804]

You're absolutely right, from my experience!

[@wolvesdengamecast3606]

Man I thought it would be hard but its not. I still have the wii version 25th anniversary edition. I have twilight princess and wind waker for the wii u .the skyward sword is the only wii game I have. Tried it on wii u. Couldn't do it. Though it is fun to play twilight princess on my wii u not having to use motion controls. That made the wii u HD one real good. But ive been playing it for 2 days now. I'm still playing botw but this game honestly is easy to get lost in .

[@joshuaneal9160]

It's really not. They're completely different experiences, providing many different things for each game.

[@ChitChatGaming]

I snagged it but haven’t had a chance to play it lol! About to jump in, have a good one buddy

[@bigballrecall]

@@Ihatevideogames334 I love you

[@eatmoreporkporky4342]

I absolutely agree with you, on it's own merits and improvemts the switch version is the superior version of the game. I'm especially impressed with the beautiful visuals and button controls. It's been a joy to play so far. I think that instead of being judged on it's own merits it's being compared (maybe even a bit subconsciously) to BOTW which in my opinion isn't really fair to the older SS. Also the premium price might have some bearing on the scores. If you enjoy an 'older' style Zelda game this remake is excellent, to me with the quality of life improvements alone it rates a solid 9. Though more linear in nature the ride is very, very fun and in the end that's what really counts.

[@ROGALLYWORLD]

when ur game cost 60 same as botw it’s gunna get reviewed like one

[@eatmoreporkporky4342]

@@ROGALLYWORLD To me, it's worth the 60 bucks just for the enhanced controls and quality of life improvements. But that's just me but in the end the reviews really don't matter. Only thing that matters is if you yourself enjoyi it, and I do:)

[@rmv9194]

That happens with all remasters. They arent reviewed in their own merits but they reviewed with probably higher standards. Lets be real, this is never ever was a 93. 82 is more like it.

[@llfallen0nell884]

It’s a good game but I agree with some of the critics because there selling you a remaster for $60 I would rather have a new game for that price such as the new Metroid

[@soapyguy6483]

And it's $20 on the wii u wtf???

[@RhythmGrizz]

@@soapyguy6483 it's the original wii ROM

[@MoeTheMaker]

Well the price of the game shouldn't make you give it a bad score that stupid lol. If the games good don't matter what price it is that shouldn't affect a game review.

[@joshalan5125]

I bought mine at Walmart for $50. Not sure if that makes a difference but im just passing that information down as an option.

[@silikei1810]

@@MoeTheMaker agree to disagree, it's part of the production process.

[@kevinroell9007]

I've been playing this a lot lately and I'm loving it. I've been using the motion controls too and I really like them. Once you get over the fact that you will have to recenter frequently, you'll find yourself doing it without really thinking about it. A lot of reviewers won't even try the motion controls because they hated the experience so much on the wii. Try both and you may be surprised.

[@Curtis3604]

Its my first time playing and honestly it's kind of hard to get the freedom of BOTW out of my head. I keep wanting to climb walls and stuff haha

[@Curtis3604]

Update: after feeling awkward playing for a couple hours, the gameplay clicked with me and i'm in love with it. This is a great game, absolutely Nintendo quality

[@CrystalNinja07]

@@Curtis3604 it's not the quality open world game that BOTW was, but it's a top notch adventure game. Glad you're loving it.

[@Curtis3604]

@WolvesTeeth incorrect

[@Curtis3604]

@WolvesTeeth you make some valid points but BOTW is still the best Zelda game and my favorite game of all time. I also enjoy the traditional dungeons in old Zelda games so maybe there will be more of that type of thing in the sequel.

[@cjuneau1]

This is the first 3d Zelda with 60 fps. That fact is not advertised enough for sure. It makes a huge difference in this game. My main gripe with the game is they didn't fix the muffled sound when you open a chest or get a new item. Also no mini map. Come on, Nintendo!

[@AutismFamilyChannel]

Keep playing. It’s a good game but once you hit those collectothons and repeat boss fights you may start changing your tune. It gets monotonous collecting the same thing over and over and recycling areas. Other than that, most of the game is solid.

[@Jonathan900S]

Yees

[@NeverQuit87]

Yep trash

[@thedukeconiosantiago9180]

@@NeverQuit87 just lime ya

[@Kaempfdog]

1st visits are great. 2nd visits are the highlights. 3rd visits are PRETTY rough but STILL have a lot of good ideas in them. End of the game is probably one of Zelda’s best. I consider that an excellent overall game. Skyward Sword is my personal favorite. You just can’t go into it like every other Zelda. It is like Sunshine in that regard. But with the biggest complaints fixed, there’s nothing holding it down from being right up there with the other 3D zeldas and it’s just up to preference.

[@milkishouse4404]

I understand how people can be upset with the repeat visits, but in saying if you look a t the story line it actually shows the progression of link from regular human to the hero of time. Also, recycling areas helped unlock new places. I don't mind going back and forth because I know at least the world being open (with the skies) and the lands I got to visit those places again for other purposes than just discard them once I finish that area. Since this was the first on the Zelda timeline it also makes sense for recycling areas and bosses because this is where it all started. I understand everyone is now into the open world non linear gaming style with botw but it's honestly not as bad as everyone makes it out to be... 😅 if you understand where they were coming from I think it honestly enhances the game.

[@a1cjdc]

I basically agree with everything you said in this video. This is the one Zelda game I didn't play when it came out on the Wii, and now that I bought it on the Switch, I am enjoying it with a friend who also missed Skyward Sword the first time around.

[@ElGatoLoco698]

I actually prefer this game over Breath of the Wild. Am I alone in this boat?

[@AshTheDuke]

Same here will botw and totk was bot open world like skyrim and witcher it just doesn't suit the zelda franchise

[@GrimmyTheGreat]

You were spot on about this review. I loved both versions but you can definitely can feel how smooth it is. The face expressions are more responsive!

[@AverageGamer_r]

I don’t really understand how the he version has a lower score when it is a better version of the original game.

[@frickthefuckoff]

Because a ton of things came out between the original and the remake. It's still practically the same game releasing in 2021 and after BOTW. I still like it a bunch but I get it. The score also really matches the post-release discussion back on the Wii much better imo

[@ActionJaxonH]

I agree. This game isn’t perfect, but it’s better than the original by a long shot. An absolute must play masterpiece. Screw scores. This is a must play masterpiece. Simple as that.

[@UPHENOS]

Better than the original? Totally, at least from what I've played thus far. But ten years and quite a few genre and industry defining titles later the score would surely be different. The game is still good though.

[@jyin475]

@@ActionJaxonH agreed but this is coming from a guy that freaking loved windwaker when it first came out

[@DelightFools]

Think critically, the scoring is relative to time, more specifically, when they were released and the whole landscape of gaming during those time periods

[@kriscynical]

I've never understood why people think you have to swing your arm around to control the sword. Flicking your wrist is enough and still allows for kicked back and relaxed play.

[@raychii7361]

That why motion control is stupid.

[@thedukeconiosantiago9180]

@@raychii7361 how? Makes it more immersive

[@raychii7361]

@@thedukeconiosantiago9180 ... Moving a steel sword as fast as a light saber. Try kingdom come to deliverance if you want immersion. Motion are cool only on party and arcade game's.

[@thedukeconiosantiago9180]

@@raychii7361 ever heard of training?>~> besides master sword isn't that heavy tbh. Also zelda built different.

[@raychii7361]

@@thedukeconiosantiago9180 Did you own a wii? All the best game's are party one's. Motion controller on the switch are better but it's still not an immersive swordplay.

[@Fireball_]

It's also 50$ at Walmart every game is on sale there

[@Alexvander10]

Confirmed, I just picked it up for $50 at Walmart. I noticed only the $60 Switch games are $50 though. The $40, $30, $20 games are not 10 bucks off unfortunately.

[@redscorpion9325]

Thanks,I plan on buying and picking it up today so Ill price match it

[@joshalan5125]

Same. I bought mine at Walmart yesterday when I got off work and they hadnt even opened the box yet. There was no need for me to pre-order at gamestop for an extra $10.

[@InnerRise]

Ew walmart . No one with self respect buys games there. We do amazon or best buy. No negotiations

[@lemonpopstudios7228]

Do not support that monopoly gamestop is the only place I will buy physical games that are new

[@matthewhelm7623]

Got it and love it, didn’t realize how much I missed that traditional Zelda experience until I started playing this!

[@thillsification]

Have you even played through it all yet? Hold your score until you encounter the tedium of the bread crumb quest design and reuse of all the environments and fetch quests

[@arcadeperfectreviews2653]

I remember the day this game released on the Wii. I bought the limited edition with the golden wiimote. I loved it. It was a 10/10 for me then and it's even better now. A masterpiece for sure.

[@commondog3956]

I never finished WW. Just didn't care for toon link enough and the constant being on the water.

[@D00Donutube]

I didn't like it either at first because of those reasons , but it a wonderful fantastic Zelda game.

[@Cuzjudd]

Same

[@MarcoFD]

on the wii this game felt like one giant dungeon, and the opening part was way too sluggish. once you arrived in the forest finally you were halted with yet another quest to keep you from moving forward. i remember putting the game down and never picking it up around the mountain area.

[@Hoitado]

The only old Zelda game I’d buy would be Twilight Princess because it was the first one I played

[@ScytheJackal]

Same! It’s also my favorite!

[@johncole4183]

Twilight princess is a great game unfortunately its overlooked

[@psyberiusblack]

I still haven’t played it. I would have much rather seen that on Switch instead of Motion Controlward Sword… 😔

[@jarde1989]

TP is the best 😩🙏

[@joshalan5125]

I am really hoping we get TP ported to the Switch. I would buy that in a split second.

[@Jayarod2332]

I enjoyed playing skyward sword on the Wii, but this, this is Gold.

[@Jayarod2332]

@@Ihatevideogames334 To each their own. If you Hate it, just don't play it or bother about it.

[@jamighanijr8128]

@@Ihatevideogames334 ok.

[@Zoogi.e]

@@Ihatevideogames334 name checks out.

[@LetsTalkGames321]

Skyward Sword isn’t without its flaws, however I still found it a pretty solid experience

[@LetsTalkGames321]

@The Second Son’s oh trust me, I’m very much onboard the argument against Nintendo’s over pricing of remasters.

[@derekosgood3230]

@The Second Son’s its not over paying unless you can't afford it. At least that's what I base my spending on. If I can afford it and want it then I buy it. I didn't over pay for anything lol

[@derekosgood3230]

@The Second Son’s There is Absolutely nothing wrong with my view lol

[@derekosgood3230]

@The Second Son’s Well if you don't want the 400 vinyl then don't buy it lol its really not that deep of a concept. It's YOUR money. Spend it how want. I dont care if it was a grand. If you can afford it and you want it then buy it lol its very simple.

[@derekosgood3230]

@The Second Son’s If you don't want it or its too expensive in your opinion then don't buy it. You lose nothing in the process.

[@ositox5659]

Great impressions video Shawn! My copy came in the mail yesterday but my job is keeping me away!!! Lol I fully expected the review scores to be lower, but I agree with you it makes no sense. I also noticed that videos online haven't been able to really capture how much better the HD visuals look, until I saw a Video from Nintendo Life where they showed the game in handheld mode reviewing the loftwing Amiibo. Anyways can't wait for your full review!

[@xen0rpheus]

In the end, it isn't THAT suprising : when you see that Xenoblade got a 92 on the wii, but the definitive edition on the switch, which improved literally everything in the game and added a new epilogue, got an 89, yeah.... This is really stupid

[@7James77]

Its good on the Switch. The problem is the QOL in Xenoblade 2 isnt present on XB1.

[@yguy1232]

Yeah but the issue is the game didn’t come out when the original did… things change. It’s been a decade since skyward sword originally came out and although the HD version improves upon a lot of things it’s now become more dated which is noticeable in some of the gameplay and mechanics. You have to judge a game by when it is released now just how the game plays.

[@AlexandreeSantoss]

13 hours in and loving it, it’s quite difficult tbh, wasn’t expecting a challenge, but it’s a really good game so far!

[@cerealboy789]

Loved Mario sunshine, why does he think of it as a flop in the series?

[@nunyabizness6566]

Many people forget about it or flat out hate it compared to M64 and Galaxy which came before and after. So it's kind of the "ugly duckling" of 3D Mario games the way Skyward Sword is with Zelda fans.

[@christianlandin5661]

Same. I love Sunshine to this day. 64 is the one I had to put down and never pick back up again. Just so meh

[@dwaynethemineraljohnson412]

I think the reviews are lower because it is a wii game not a wii u game released for $60 in 2021

[@matthewa9911]

Rgt ends this video sounding like he just got into a new relationship and he's in the honeymoon phase

[@jangobango2847]

Yea I played this game on wii lol idk how everyone missed it

[@Soren27]

@@jangobango2847 ummmmm because nobody wanted a wii u. Obviously.

[@Jamie-sg5in]

@@Ihatevideogames334 damn dude, you got some time on your hands for sure 😟

[@laubowiebass]

@@jangobango2847 I didn’t own the wii or later when I did years later I didn’t have the time to play games at the time . Most of these are new to me on the Switch, so I’m having a blast .

[@AtariTiger]

Thanks for saying that the non-motion control works! A lot of video reviews say the opposite

[@ScripulousFingore6133]

Skyward Sword: 20$ button controls for skyward Sword: 40$

[@SeanKillblane]

Facts because they had to retest the game.

[@coreymckee4844]

In canada SS: 50$ Button controls: 40$ F*ck Nintendo.

[@BrittanyKuhlken]

Mad Respect RGT! Excellent video. Thank you! I love the HD version. Everything that was so hard to see has now become crispy clear. Like you said, the game was already gorgeous. The colors and lighting have been super enhanced. I can re experience characters I was always seeing super blurry. It's like I am getting to know them all over again! The improvements are impressive. It just makes me love the game even more. Didn't think that was possible lol

[@Name..........]

I've picked up every Zelda game on the switch and this one is great so far

[@ZeldaMasterJohn]

I guess reviewers missed the point of the release being a hd improvement in every way i agree shouldn't be a lower score of the wii version.

[@02drpyro]

I’m playing it right now and I have to say that RGT is absolutely spot on with everything he said here. Everything.

[@jyin475]

@@Ihatevideogames334 well aren’t you cliche

[@Clampotaku]

Except for the original version being an 8...

[@KorokHunter]

Playing Skyward Sword for the first time (never had a wii) I opted to use the button controls. I have 5 hours into it so far and I love it!!! It is beautiful! In my opinion, the controls took a little bit to get used to but have now become second nature for me. I am loving the story so far as well. My first foray into the Zelda world was BOTW, then I did Links Awakening, then a Link to the Past now Skyward Sword….I gotta tell you….I have fallen in love with this franchise!!! Now the only problem is getting Nintendo to bring the other games to Switch so someone like me can throw money at them for the chance to further immerse myself in the Legend of Zelda!!!

[@Doppo69]

They have n64 ocarina of time available to play need a Nintendo online subscription plus though!

[@KorokHunter]

@@Doppo69 yes I have already played it and loved it! At the time of this comment the Expansion pack wasn't a thing yet.

[@brucemichaelgrossman4913]

I don’t care how many issues they fixed. I’m not paying $60 for a ten year old Wii game.

[@matteoSGP]

I don't think they have solved much, I see many repeating the Nintendo announcements ... few telling of the worsening of motion control due to the lack of a sensor-bar equivalent

[@Serph..]

So do you just not buy remasters for any game?

[@brucemichaelgrossman4913]

@@Serph.. There aren’t many remasters that go for $60. Mass Effect is an exception, but that’s three games in one package with major graphical enhancements. Mafia Definitive is only $30. Tony Hawk came out for $40. Usually $40 is on the high end for remasters.

[@Serph..]

@@brucemichaelgrossman4913 thanks for explaining

[@Hordil]

I wonder how you do the usual Skyward sword shennenigans. Usually i hold my sword to the right, and when the enemy blocks in that direction i do a swing downwards to hit him from above. Can you do stuff like that with the non-motion controls? Seems strange to me, i will keep the motion controls when the game finally arrives at my place.

[@Speedo94]

To the people saying steam deck is a Nintendo killer lol when will people realize that it’s about the GAMES.

[@RGT85]

I mean Steam Deck is going to be a niche thing, like all Valve hardware things are. I don't think it'll make a HUGE splash, but we will see! I'm still tryin to snag one.

[@Dare1C]

Its been a long time since a Nintendo handheld has trashed its competitor. People have forgotten and need to be reminded.

[@llfallen0nell884]

@@RGT85 I would not say niche I can tell your not a pc player

[@gatelessbarrier89]

I'm not getting the steam deck but if the argument is about the GAMES then with yuzu it will also have the switch games soooooo....yeah

[@RIELSG]

Well you do have access to all steam games so that's a lot of games. I already got a switch but it may become my main console with the Ps5

[@AustinThinker79]

This is the only Zelda game I never finished. In 2011, I played it for 4 hours, got fed up with the motion controls, turned it off and never replayed it. I look forward to giving it a second chance.

[@nelsonsmellson2719]

Oh wow, you didn’t say “quality of life” 20+ times in this video.

[@hallowedtypist9386]

I completely agree with you. I think some people need to watch the side-by-side comparisons to really appreciate how much better this game looks/moves now. The "impressionist" art style holds up very well.

[@beatlejuice1165]

I’d wager to say Wind Waker has the most down-to-earth Zelda.

[@Liquid12322]

Wind waker was just so boring having to travel by the little boat

[@mattBirdsQuest]

It's true that Skyward Sword was a bit up in the air, but Wind Waker was honestly kinda wishy-washy. I'd argue that Minish Cap was the most down-to-earth Zelda but Link's Awakening is still my dream game.

[@castor9907]

@@mattBirdsQuest well played

[@PovlKvols]

You're spot on. It's actually a really good game, and I thoroughly enjoy getting back to it. Also, it's much bigger than I remember!

[@kevinfromsales9445]

Skyward Sword is the most fun I've had in a 3D Zelda game back in 2011 but full price is way too much for a remaster.

[@carlossince92]

Walmart has the game and joy cons 10 dollars off.

[@christheclamper6614]

@@carlossince92 oh wow 50 for a remaster drop it to 35 or 40 and ill grab it

[@Dom_Solo]

Echo chamber at this point…

[@mr_m4613]

@@christheclamper6614 35 dollars for a remastered skyward sword HD? Lol you're an idiot. You'll be lucky to find a used wii copy for that price. If you REALLY want this game you'd buy it for 60 dollars. You already have the interest, now you just need the balls to by the game for what Nintendo offers with this game.

[@supernova9274]

Rgt I'm a fan, your a cool dude. Love your content and you on the spawncast. That being said, brother maby get someone to edit for you

[@H.O.D.L.]

Skyward Sword is a 10/10. Even if the Wii version was "terrible" because of motion controls, Skyward Sword on Switch is improved significantly. Its designed well and the graphics look impressive honestly.

[@michaelreeg8881]

Love your review and agree 100%! I liked SS on wii, but I love SS on switch! I missed dungeons and the classic linear playstyle!

[@RhythmGrizz]

Yeah, there is absolutely zero reason to go back to the wii version. This is better in literally every single way.

[@jimit.4220]

Still not worth $60 tho.

[@RhythmGrizz]

@@jimit.4220 you're entitled to that opinion

[@jimit.4220]

@@RhythmGrizz nah, it's fact. Even EA is doing better than nintendo at this point

[@Th1boi]

@@jimit.4220 you’re on crack.

[@jimit.4220]

@@Th1boi you're on crack thinking a game from 2011 with a texture upscale with minor gameplay changes is worth $60. Nintendo defenders like you make me sick

[@jakthebomb]

The only thing I hate about this remaster is the price. The industry has trended with $40 prices for remasters, however Nintendo is the only company charging a full new price for a resolution bump and some slight tweaks.

[@tediz8280]

I always wondered why Nintendo didn't make Skyward sword for the WiiU instead, as a launch title, this new port could have been possible with the WiiU hardware. I bet the WiiU would have sold better if this game was launched on that system.

[@schl0ck]

But skyward sword was already playable on that system

[@tediz8280]

@@schl0ck thats true but if they actually released it for the WiiU with HD grapics.. it would have been a system seller. on the Wii it felt outdated the moment it was released... atleast for me.

[@greenslate]

I managed to pick this up at my local Game Stop without a preorder and got the matching joy-cons. I absolutely love it but I also loved the Wii version. I love the improvements made. I hope Nintendo continues to refresh not only Zelda games but others as well for the Switch

[@jthemph1228]

they're reviewing it more as a remaster than a new game because it isn't a new game. I feel like the Og skyward sword was a bit overrated when it comes to reviews so I feel like the reviews are justified

[@jthemph1228]

@@Ihatevideogames334 umm… ok?

[@michaelmyersfandcmc6498]

@@Ihatevideogames334 well get off this channel

[@jthemph1228]

@@michaelmyersfandcmc6498 I’m confused. What are you trying to say?

[@jthemph1228]

@@michaelmyersfandcmc6498 oh my bad I thought you where him

[@victoro6829]

A linear game nowadays in a flooded open empty worlds in game industry always will receive bad reviews. The game is great, but the jornalists and casual gamers are already suffering a illness called open empty and vague worlds reality.

[@frankmurdock2121]

This game originally came out 10 years ago. Of course its going to have a higher score for that decade. Games have come a long way since then and Skyward Sword is nowhere near todays top rated games

[@davidconlee2196]

I've loved skyward sword HD so far. The button controls make it a much better experience for me.

[@u.d3265]

Now that the game has these improvements I'm definitely gonna get it, although I am waiting a bit

[@u.d3265]

@@Ihatevideogames334 why are you here?

[@ct2651]

@@u.d3265 the guy is trolling so much that its more funny than anything at this point.

[@u.d3265]

@@ct2651 I guess people just really want attention

[@snowypods9812]

I love the game, it took a while to get used to the control's but now I'm happy to hit the zl bumper to quick shift the camera. It's my first time playing skyward sword and I'm preferring the linear gameplay compared to BOTW's open world.

[@cheykesegames]

This is my first time playing skyward sword and I’m really enjoying it! In my opinion this is definitely the best version

[@cheykesegames]

@@Ihatevideogames334 sheesh my boi 😂

[@nazukeoya]

I started playing it in 2011 when it came out at the ripe age of 30 and after about 10 hours I had had enough of the motion controls and rage quit it. Picked up the HD version on Friday and I'm really enjoying it, sooooo much better. Got the joy-cons as well!

[@maxvalenzuela6184]

10/10 just love it

[@maxvalenzuela6184]

@@Ihatevideogames334 mmm....ok

[@MedalionDS9]

The button controls on SS HD aren't what I'd call an improvement... it's awkward to remember button combinations to execute certain moves and I find sword fighting weird on buttons here vs the motion controls make more sense