The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Interview With Eiji Aonuma (Wii)

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Posted Jun 27, 2010

GameSpot AU sits down with Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma to discover how Wii MotionPlus enhances the game, the inspiration behind its art style, and some interestingly cryptic details about its storyline.

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N0sferat_ninty
Posted Aug 21, 2010 9:32 am GMT

He's a genius!
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HonorOfGod
Posted Aug 13, 2010 12:56 am GMT

My Xbox will collect dust vary soon xD Wii here we GOOOOO!!!
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nakasa5
Posted Aug 9, 2010 1:10 pm GMT

No matter what system you own, all must admit this guy is the godfather of modern gaming. A true living legend.
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c-dizzle-dub
Posted Aug 9, 2010 2:42 am GMT

Just can't wait
Dusting off my old zelda games and getting myself in the moooooooooood
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dawnofhero
Posted Aug 5, 2010 8:43 am GMT

The only thing I'm not liking is the Mario-type worlds filled with puffy mushrooms, plump trees, and dopey-looking enemies that don't appear threatening in any way. Other wise, I think the over-all story sounds mysterious and new. Will Ganondorf be the main villain or what? And what connection does this new Link have with the ancient Hero of Time Link? Time to get a Wii and find out.
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Rinku_Kiyoshi
Posted Aug 1, 2010 11:59 pm GMT

actually the grhpix are surperior
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tjmic1
Posted Aug 1, 2010 9:48 pm GMT

In no way do I doubt this game will have me hooked for weeks straight, the gameplay looks awesome! but would it really kill them to make the graphics at least semi-decent?
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potterguy
Posted Jul 31, 2010 9:50 pm GMT

less graphics means more action.
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potterguy
Posted Jul 31, 2010 9:38 pm GMT

let's hope it comes out for wii hd
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Hungry_Homer111
Posted Jul 30, 2010 1:49 pm GMT

I love the part at the end where he's talking about changing up the formula a bit. Seems like they're really taking to heart some of the things fans said after Twilight Princess, about the formula becoming a bit too stale. I love Zelda, and I do want elements in there which make this game feel like Zelda, but I'm glad to hear that some things will be different. Hopefully it will be enough to make the game feel fresh, while still feeling like Zelda.
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Rinku_Kiyoshi
Posted Jul 30, 2010 11:49 am GMT

wat if it is the sky city like the sky city being one of the islands in skyloft
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mohsenezio
Posted Jul 27, 2010 5:08 pm GMT

Great Game
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Ryagan
Posted Jul 24, 2010 8:25 pm GMT

Sky Loft? Maybe it's the Sky City? And maybe this takes place during the Hylean Civil War? I don't know, but I can't wait!!! I need to go finish Twilight Princess right now!
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punkdsk8erdude
Posted Jul 22, 2010 12:41 pm GMT

"searching for a lost valuable friend" = not saving Zelda, i think. Cool.
Also, "land below that is taken over by some great evil force." Therefore, Skyloft vs Hyrule = Light World vs Dark World (A Link to the Past) = Child vs Adult (Ocarina of Time).
I. Am. Loving. This.
Less Borders between dungeons and fields = more immersion, more seamless world. Losing your sword, fleeing from enemies to solve puzzles, dungeons not just fighting = more varied gameplay, more puzzles, probably more complex puzzles.
Balanced art style between cell shading, cartoony, realistic, beautiful to look at, and maturity = FINALLY!
New control scheme = you ARE Link.

Skyward Sword = Perfection.
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ivanex
Posted Jul 19, 2010 2:15 pm GMT

Im new to wii but i like this a loot.
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Snbj
Posted Jul 18, 2010 6:40 pm GMT

This game is going to be awesome! The graphics look fantastic for a wii game, Nintendo is going to do something original in a long going series for once (who knows Zelda may not be kidnapped this time around!) and the sword machanics look uber sweet!
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shadowlinkxx12
Posted Jul 15, 2010 9:00 am GMT

i hope the music is like this! cant wait!!
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burn6
Posted Jul 9, 2010 11:25 am GMT

looks like fun
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masterman280
Posted Jul 8, 2010 10:24 pm GMT

Don't you mean Co-producer.
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chrizmol
Posted Jul 5, 2010 6:41 am GMT

Actually I like the watercolor style of the game. Motion plus + The Classic breakthrough Zelda game = Nights without any sleep!!! This is truly pure Nintendo Genius
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