With the recent release of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD on the Nintendo Switch, we’ve rounded up all the biggest and smallest changes we could find between the new HD remaster and the Wii original.
After Wind Waker HD and Twilight Princess HD changed a few things from their original releases, it was safe to assume Nintendo would do the same with the announcement of Skyward Sword HD in the February 2021 Nintendo Direct. But what exactly was changed? Well, we played both games to 100% completion and put them side by side to try and spot as many differences as we could, big and small.
Some of these changes include button controls for the entire game, brand-new camera controls, a new autosave system, character names added to text boxes, amiibo functionality, and a bunch of others, but you’ll have to watch the video to see everything. So stop reading this description and go do that if you haven’t already.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is now available for the Nintendo Switch. Alongside the game, Nintendo released a pair of Joy-Con controllers themed after the Master Sword and Hylian Shield, and a Zelda & Loftwing amiibo figure. If you’re looking for more Skyward Sword HD videos, we’ve got you covered here on GameSpot:
Wii vs. Switch Graphics Comparison: Zelda: Skyward Sword HD - Switch vs. Wii G...
Video Review: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Review
10 Minutes of Gameplay: 10 Minutes Of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Game...
Livestream: Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Pre-Launch Livestream
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With the recent release of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD on the Nintendo Switch, we’ve rounded up all the biggest and smallest changes we could find between the new HD remaster and the Wii original.
After Wind Waker HD and Twilight Princess HD changed a few things from their original releases, it was safe to assume Nintendo would do the same with the announcement of Skyward Sword HD in the February 2021 Nintendo Direct. But what exactly was changed? Well, we played both games to 100% completion and put them side by side to try and spot as many differences as we could, big and small.
Some of these changes include button controls for the entire game, brand-new camera controls, a new autosave system, character names added to text boxes, amiibo functionality, and a bunch of others, but you’ll have to watch the video to see everything. So stop reading this description and go do that if you haven’t already.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is now available for the Nintendo Switch. Alongside the game, Nintendo released a pair of Joy-Con controllers themed after the Master Sword and Hylian Shield, and a Zelda & Loftwing amiibo figure. If you’re looking for more Skyward Sword HD videos, we’ve got you covered here on GameSpot:
Wii vs. Switch Graphics Comparison: Zelda: Skyward Sword HD - Switch vs. Wii G...
Video Review: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Review
10 Minutes of Gameplay: 10 Minutes Of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Game...
Livestream: Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Pre-Launch Livestream
#zelda #LegendofZelda:SkywardSword
SPOILERS BELOW
1. When you're saving the 3 Kikwi Fi only pops out after you save the last one, when originally Fi spoke after each one you saved and said there were still more (of course).
2. In the original game once you complete the Earth Temple and get the Amber Tablet Fi will recap that Zelda is heading to Lanayru and you should place the tablet in the statue in Skyloft to create a new column of light. The has been removed from HD.
3. When activating the power nodes to unlock the Lanayru Mining Facility Fi says that you can "restore this device to an operable state by inserting a source of energy" referring to the Ampilus eggs you can slot in the foot switch to open the gates. This has become optional dialogue instead of mandatory.
4. When you get near the boss door in the Lanayru Mining Facility Fi says that there's a great door that is locked tight and that "It is only logical that something of great importance likely rests behind this door" and this dialogue has been removed from HD.
5. After you defeat the Imprisoned for the first time Fi will tell you that they "calculate an 85% probability that someone associated with the academy will be able to provide additional information about [The Ballad of the Goddess]." This is now optional dialogue instead of mandatory in HD.
6. When you first see the boss door in the Ancient Cistern Fi will tell you that, "I have taken the liberty to confirm that a door is located at the uppermost section of this statue. The lock is unfamiliar to me." This dialogue has been removed from HD.
7. After the cinematic showing you the boss key chest in the Ancient Cistern Fi would pop out to tell you there is a large chest in the area and there's an 85% probability it contains the boss key. This dialogue has been removed from HD.
8. When you get the Squid Carving on the Sandship Fi would originally pop out to basically confirm that it's the boss key and where to use it. This dialogue has been removed from HD.
9. Before entering the Fire Sanctuary, after Gorko says you'll need a big container to hold the water needed to put out the flames guarding the entrance, Fi pops out to say there's no water in the immediate vicinity and that you will need a large basin and water to proceed. This dialogue is now optional in HD.
10. To find said large basin you'll need to ask the Water Dragon for the one they were using earlier. When you engage with it Fi will pop out to say there's a large amount of water in the basin and it has an 85% probability of putting out the flames that block the Fire Sanctuary, and then Fi will ask you to attempt to borrow it. This dialogue has been removed from HD.
Now you might notice there are only 10 on this list and 5 in the video, but I said I had 17 total. There are 2 instances that, when looking back, were both optional in the original and in HD when I thought they were mandatory in original and optional HD so there are only 15 instances I truly noticed and not 17.
Any I missed? Comment below and let us know!