Developer: Nintendo
Developer: Nintendo
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: November 20, 2011 (US)
Release Date: November 18, 2011 (UK)
Release Date: November 24, 2011 (AU)
E10+ for Everyone 10+: Animated Blood, Comic Mischief, Fantasy Violence
PEGI: RP
OFLC: RP
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

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Developer: Nintendo
Developer: Nintendo
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: November 20, 2011 (US)
Release Date: November 18, 2011 (UK)
Release Date: November 24, 2011 (AU)
E10+ for Everyone 10+: Animated Blood, Comic Mischief, Fantasy Violence
PEGI: RP
OFLC: RP
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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword introduces full motion control enabled by the Wii MotionPlus accessory, which synchronizes player movements with Link's actions while offering intuitive play control.

With the Wii MotionPlus accessory, every movement of Link's sword matches the player's motion with exact precision. If players motion left to right, Link swings from left to right. The precision play control is applied to enemies as well, as players must contemplate strategy when battling opponents that actively try to defend against attacks.


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Editions

Also known as: Zelda: Skyward Sword, The Legend of Zelda Wii 2, The Legend of Zelda: The Skyward Sword

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Wii)

Release Region: United States
Release Date: November 20, 2011
Publisher: Nintendo

ESRB E10+ for Everyone 10+ Animated Blood, Comic Mischief, Fantasy Violence

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Wii)

Release Region: United Kingdom
Release Date: November 18, 2011
Publisher: Nintendo

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Wii)

Release Region: Japan
Release Date: November 23, 2011
Publisher: Nintendo

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Wii)

Release Region: Australia
Release Date: November 24, 2011
Publisher: Nintendo

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Game & Controller Bundle) (Wii)

Release Region: United States
Release Date: November 20, 2011
Publisher: Nintendo

ESRB E10+ for Everyone 10+ Animated Blood, Comic Mischief, Fantasy Violence

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Game & Controller Bundle) (Wii)

Release Region: United Kingdom
Release Date: November 18, 2011
Publisher: Nintendo

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Game & Controller Bundle) (Wii)

Release Region: Japan
Release Date: November 23, 2011
Publisher: Nintendo

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Game & Controller Bundle) (Wii)

Release Region: Australia
Release Date: November 24, 2011
Publisher: Nintendo

Also available on: Wii

Features

  • Thanks to the required Wii MotionPlus accessory, every movement of Link's sword matches the player's motion with exact precision. If players motion left to right, Link swings from left to right. The precision play control is applied to enemies as well, as players must contemplate strategy when battling opponents that actively try to defend against attacks.
  • Wii MotionPlus puts an arsenal of items at the player's disposal. It offers a multitude of actions with just simple, intuitive motions. Players will try their hand at firing a bow, tossing bombs and using a whip to battle enemies and solve puzzles.