The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is a remaster of the 2011 game Skyward Sword released on the Nintendo Switch.
Changes and Additions
Graphics
The game now has a standard resolution of 1080p and runs at 60 FPS.[2]
Gameplay Elements
Players can choose to replace motion controls with button controls, allowing the game to be played in both handheld mode and on the Nintendo Switch Lite.[3] The game also features amiibo support. By using the Zelda & Loftwing amiibo, Link can travel between saved points in the Sky and on the surface.[4]
Other Changes
- The game now has an autosave feature.
- Fi's advice is now optional and must be triggered manually.
- Most dialogue can be fast-forwarded by pressing the A button, and skipped entirely by pressing the B button.
- Tutorial dialogues can be skipped.
- Item information only appears the first time the item is obtained.
- Cutscenes can be skipped with the minus button, even if they have not previously been watched.
- The introduction of the game has been made faster; for instance, the player is not required to talk to Horwell the second time in the climbing tutorial.
- The Sheikah Stone has been removed entirely.
- Character names have been added during dialogue to tell who's talking (though to avoid spoilers, Ghirahim for example is not initially identified this way until he personally introduces himself).
- It is now possible to save to any of the three save files when using a Bird Statue, instead of only the current file, making it possible to place Hero Mode in a separate file when unlocked).
Development
Skyward Sword HD was first announced during the February 17, 2021 Nintendo Direct.[5]
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Notes
- ↑ As the original Skyward Sword is canon, this automatically qualifies Skyward Sword HD to be canon.
References
Games in The Legend of Zelda Series
