Game Information
**Game Title**: The Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
**Platforms**:
* Nintendo Switch (Jul 16, 2021)
**Trailer**:
* [The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD – Announcement Trailer – Nintendo Switch](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X27t1VEU4d0)
**Publisher**: Nintendo
**Review Aggregator**:
[**OpenCritic – -78% average – -80% recommended – 8 reviews**](https://opencritic.com/game/11317/the-legend-of-zelda-skyward-sword-hd)
[**OMetacritic- -82 average – 28 reviews**](https://opencritic.com/game/11317/the-legend-of-zelda-skyward-sword-hd)
Critic Reviews
[**COGconnected**](https://opencritic.com/outlet/94/cogconnected) – [James Paley](https://opencritic.com/critic/2831/james-paley) – [80 / 100](https://cogconnected.com/review/legend-zelda-skyward-sword-hd-review/)
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[**Cerealkillerz**](https://opencritic.com/outlet/465/cerealkillerz) – [Manuel Barthes](https://opencritic.com/critic/4593/manuel-barthes) – *German* – [7.3 / 10](https://cerealkillerz.org/review-the-legend-of-zelda-skyward-sword-hd-einst-ein-stuermisches-abenteuer-heute-nur-noch-ein-laues-lueftchen)
>In theory, motion control of the Nintendo Switch paired with The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword HD is a perfect match. What sounds quite conclusive at first has unfortunately not been implemented perfectly in practice. A further complication is the optics, which no longer meet today’s standards despite HD. Even the gripping plot, which lays the historical foundation stone of the series, can only offer slight consolation.
[**Checkpoint Gaming**](https://opencritic.com/outlet/563/checkpoint-gaming) – [David McNamara](https://opencritic.com/critic/6998/david-mcnamara) – [8 / 10 stars](https://checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2021/07/the-legend-of-zelda-skyward-sword-hd-review-return-to-the-skies/)
>A faithful remake of the most polarising 3D Zelda title, Skyward Sword HD provides numerous quality of life improvements that help polish some of the original’s roughest edges. Its issues with pacing, repetitive gameplay elements, and a lacklustre narrative remain moderate detractions from what is an otherwise legendary Zelda experience, filled to the brim with the charisma, creativity, and satisfying dungeoneering the series is famous for. While it doesn’t bring any new content to the table, the addition of button controls and portability (courtesy of the Switch) means there’s never been a better way for newcomers and diehard fans to experience the strategic combat and innovative puzzle-solving of this lofty adventure.
[**Game Informer**](https://opencritic.com/outlet/35/game-informer) – [Ben Reeves](https://opencritic.com/critic/1036/ben-reeves) – [8 / 10](https://www.gameinformer.com/review/the-legend-of-zelda-skyward-sword-hd/the-legend-of-zelda-skyward-sword-hd-review-a-diamond)
>Skyward Sword has some of the best dungeon design in the series, but the sections between each dungeon are a slog
[**GameSpot**](https://opencritic.com/outlet/32/gamespot) – [Kevin Knezevic](https://opencritic.com/critic/1110/kevin-knezevic) – [7 / 10](https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/the-legend-of-zelda-skyward-sword-hd-review-link-to-the-past/1900-6417698/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f)
>Link’s divisive Wii adventure returns on Switch with some welcome quality-of-life improvements.
[**Gameblog**](https://opencritic.com/outlet/450/gameblog) – [Thomas Pillon](https://opencritic.com/critic/3786/thomas-pillon) – *French* – [7 / 10](https://www.gameblog.fr/tests/3891-the-legend-of-zelda-skyward-sword-hd-switch)
>The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword HD is a constant fight between good and evil : if the game now makes the most of the 60 fps/HD display and a mostly muted Fi, the classic controls are not easily transposables to a simple controller, and most of the already-outdated game design flaws of the 2011 game are still there.
[**Press Start**](https://opencritic.com/outlet/491/press-start) – [James Mitchell](https://opencritic.com/critic/3659/james-mitchell) – [8 / 10](https://press-start.com.au/reviews/nintendo-switch/2021/07/14/the-legend-of-zelda-skyward-sword-hd-review-a-soaring-origin-story/)
>The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD makes great efforts to improve the original to make it the definitive way to play the series’ origin story. Whilst the game’s initially poor pacing has improved, the game can still be slightly tedious and repetitive. Putting that aside, the dungeon design, item ingenuity, and some of the boss battles are series highlights that no Zelda fan should miss.
[**Video Chums**](https://opencritic.com/outlet/624/video-chums) – [A.J. Maciejewski](https://opencritic.com/critic/5170/a-j-maciejewski) – [8.8 / 10](https://videochums.com/review/the-legend-of-zelda-skyward-sword-hd)
>The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is an absolutely incredible game so if you haven’t played it yet, this HD iteration makes for a great excuse to finally give it a go. Those who still own it on Wii might want to hold out, though, because it’s surely not a huge step up.
[**Wccftech**](https://opencritic.com/outlet/304/wccftech) – [8 / 10](https://wccftech.com/review/the-legend-of-zelda-skyward-sword-hd/)
>The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is a conservative update to one of Link’s less-heralded adventures that’s unlikely to change many minds one way or the other. The padding, control limitations, and other issues fans have long bemoaned are still in full effect. That said, there’s really no such thing as a bad Zelda game, and this one still shines at times thanks to a strong story, excellent dungeons, and some intense boss battles. If you’re impatient for Breath of the Wild 2 and have never played Skyward Sword, by all means, give the game a shot, just keep your expectations slightly grounded.