Nintendo The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword - Wii

The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword shakes up the tried-and-true adventure game formula and marks a turning point for the franchise. The introduction of full motion controls to the series enabled by Wii MotionPlus technology enhances player movements while offering the most intuitive play control of any game in the series to date. The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword boasts the most realistic sword combat of any game to date, turning every encounter into a challenge of both brains and brawn. Wii MotionPlus technology accurately translates the angle of every sword slice, effectively putting Link's blade in the player's hand. Analyzing enemy attack and defense tendencies and counteracting with precise swings of the sword provide a satisfying experience that blends puzzle-solving with a distinctly unique combat system. Explore a massive, multilayered world that seamlessly blends soaring exploration in a sea of clouds with intense ground-based adventuring that blurs the line between the main world and traditional Zelda dungeons. Prepare for intense puzzle-solving as The Legend of Zelda game can deliver. Exploration of the forests, volcanoes and deserts requires players to think on their feet as they solve puzzles, overcome obstacles and escape deadly traps. Once they find their way to each dungeon, they are confronted by even more puzzles guarded by fiendish enemies. The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword redefines the traditional Zelda framework and introduces an arsenal of items, upgrades and rewards unlike any game in the franchise to date. The adventure guides players into, out of and back to dungeons and areas they've already completed. Along the way, Link gathers a massive inventory of peculiar items and resources that can be used to upgrade many of his weapons and equipment.

• Exciting more save features Loftwing statues located throughout the world act as save points for Link to record the progress of his adventure. He will always return to the last place he saved, whether he is defeated, or chooses to take a break. These statues are even located inside dungeons, so Link can easily try again without too much backtracking if he is defeated therein. When returning from a break, Link can choose to be briefed on "the story so far" in case he has trouble remembering where he was to go next.
• Explore the world in flight Link travels to different points in the world below by way of the sky. Large birds called Loftwings are the main mode of transporation. Link will ride his Loftwing to move from place to place, and drive off to land on the ground below. At save points on the ground, he can catch an updraft with his sailcloth to ride the wind back up to the sky. Holding the A button while walking lets Link dash as well, adding a element of speed and convenience to his travels.
• Dowsing to search land While searching for Zelda, Link will explore a vast landscape. He will often have to return to previously visited locales to search for something new. He can find those areas to be greatly changed upon his return, and this is where Dowsing comes into play. Dowsing uses the power of Link's sword to find hidden people and items. Sound and vibration help to indicate when the target is close, similar to radar. Searching for items, people, and secret areas adds a deep element of puzzle-solving and exploration to the open field, the kind that existed only in dungeons in previous Zelda games.