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The Legend of Zelda:
Skyward Sword
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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is an adventure game in the Zelda series. You navigate the floating island of Skyloft before diving down to explore, escape dungeons and bring balance back to the world. It stands out not only for the cleverly designed dungeons and new weapons but how these make perfect use of the motion controls of the Wii and Switch.

If you enjoyed The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, there are other games in the The Legend of Zelda franchise you should try. Unfortunately, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is not available on Android, Mac, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox X|S or iOS. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:

DetailsGame Details

Release Date: 23/11/2011, updated in 2021

Out Now: Switch, Wii and Wii U

Skill Rating: 9+ year-olds

Players: 1

Genres: Adventure (Action, Fighting, Narrative, Physically Active, Puzzle, Role-Play and Stealth)

Accessibility: 20 features

Components: 3D Third-Person, Day and Night and Open World

Developer: Nintendo (@Nintendo)

Costs: Purchase cost

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