Zelda Skyward Sword E3 2011

Gamers are taken back to the kingdom of Hyrule to get reaquainted with Zelda and rescue her from another epic kipnapping with our favorite hero, Link in Zelda: Skyward Sword.

Developers promise an interesting challenge incorporating the Wii MotionPlus: Wii U-verse and Wii-remote features into the game.  In addition to the sword, there are items such as a mechanical flying beetle to grab items from a distance, a whip, and series staples such as bombs, a slingshot and a bow, which can also be controlled with the Wii MotionPlus.^[1]

This time around Zelda seems more sumber, light hearted and carefree juxta pose to the Zelda of Wind Waker and Twilight Princess who seemed worried about the state of her Kingdom and always brings bad news to Link.

The story details the skyward sword evolving into the Master sword. Skyward  Sword begins where Link discovers the skyward sword one day, which leads him to another, previously unknown land beneath that is ruled by evil forces.  Zelda gets kidnapped by a giant whale, and link goes on an adventure to save her and discover himself as well as many mysteries in the land of Hyrule.

This is an origin story to many mysteries never revealed in any Zelda game detailing the history of the Master sword, green tunic, and several symbols of Hyrule. Link will use the sword to travel back and forth between sky and land, and solve the mystery of why the two worlds became separated.

A large plus is developers promise to expand its exposure to multiple races in this game.  So expect to see a diverse game mixed with many colorful characters and various view points and perspectives.

Release date: TBA

1. Watters, Chris (June 15, 2010). "The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Hands-On". GameSpot. CBS Interactive Inc. http://e3.gamespot.com/story/6265854/the-legend-of-zelda-skyward-sword-hands-on. Retrieved June 16, 2010.