Jason Faulkner
Game RevolutionThe Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Review: ‘Still the odd one out’
Published 8/2/2021
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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is a remaster of the 2011 game Skyward Sword that features enhanced graphics and frame rate. The game now has a standard resolution of 1080p, an intuitive auto-save function and a streamlined item description among other improvements.
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- Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3
- Publisher
- Nintendo
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The critic average is 82 across 13 scored reviews, with a 20-point spread. Critics mostly agree, but there is some useful variation in the individual reviews.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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80–899 reviews · 69%
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Ollie Barder
Forbes‘Zelda: Skyward Sword HD’ Review: Still Refreshingly Technical
Published 7/24/2021
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Read originalKirstin Swalley
Hardcore GamerReview: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
Published 7/20/2021
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Read originalMarshall Honorof
Tom's GuideThe Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD review | Tom's GuideTom's Guide
Published 7/20/2021
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Read originalIGN The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Review
Published 7/16/2021
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Read originalChris Carter
DestructoidReview: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD – Destructoid
Published 7/14/2021
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Read originalKevin Knezevic
GameSpotThe Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Review - Link To The Past
Published 7/14/2021
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70
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Read originalJosh West
GamesRadar+Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD review: "One of the most misunderstood games in the series gets a second chance" | GamesRadar+
Published 7/14/2021
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Read originalPJ O'Reilly
Nintendo LifeReview: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD - A Remaster That Truly Soars
Published 7/14/2021
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Read originalDave Aubrey
TheGamerTheGamer The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Review
Published 7/14/2021
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