Anyone else here after the HD update for the switch? Still my favorite channel. By the way, Jeremy looks a hell of a lot better with some sun and facial hair for sure.
97Multiphantom actually I really enjoy the atmosphere and challenge that the silent realm presents, it just gets really stressful when sit hits the fan when you hear the timer counting down and see dawn breaking and you still have to climb a tower to get to the next tear and you're just OH SHIT OH SHIT OH SHIT
While I could get frustrated with the motion controls sometimes this is still one of the best Zelda games. Heck, I actually kinda like it better than Ocarina of Time… Why is there now an angry mob outside my house?
The reason that the difference exists is because it was dependent on your room layout, which is dumb. I had pretty good response from the Wii, but some people didn't and got punished for something out of their control. That's why the controls are shitty. Even if it works 98% of the time, that's way too low for it to be well done
Honestly the motion controls were the only thing I liked in the game, but the issue was that with every enemy, you just waited for them to expose a weakspot so that you could swing a certain way to kill them.
I loved the sword controls. It was nearly every other use of the motion controls that bothered me. The inclusion of motion controls for the swimming, flying, and the harp (especially that stupid side quest in the pumpkin bar, fuck that quest) felt unnecessary and didn’t really add any value to the game.
This is definantely one of my favorite, not just zelda games, but games in general. Probably at number two. The motion controls are fun and intuitive, the story is heart warming, i loved the more in depth characters (especially zelda), it has some of the best dungeon and boss design in the series, the music was awsome, I loved the artsyle. I can't help but be reminded of a watercolor painting. If we were to get a a zelda animated show (a good one, and not, you know, excuuuuse me princess) it would use the art for this game. Even the upgrade system and just flying around in the sky was fun and addicting. And you know what, fi wasn't even that annoying.
While this is most certainly not the best zelda game out there, it definitely holds its own against it's predecessors. With every zelda game, they bring in a new mechanic that will become the core foundation of the rest of the game (Wind Waker: Boats and the Wind Waker, Ocarina of Time: Young link to older link, Majora's Mask: Time constraint and time travel) and skyward sword brings in motion controls. The controls are not terrible, despite what people are saying on previous comments. In fact, i had no problem with the controls at all. The Wii motion plus is pretty accurate as to what you are doing with the remote and if things get off balance then you can recenter it immediately. Fighting enemies with the motion controls does get irritating at later times when you've fought the same horizontal slash or vertical slash enemies for the entire game. However it does contain a few great enemies that mix up the way you fight throughout the game. And don't even get me started on Ghirahim. This is perhaps one of the greatest villains i have ever seen. He is powerful, he is quirky, he is insane, and every appearance from him was a joy to see. The fights against him bring out the best in skyward sword as it forces you to use motion controls against entertaining battles that are satisfying and epic. The characters in this game portray much more personality than in other games. You can really feel the relationship between link and zelda and for once i actually cared to save her. In other games like Twilight Princess, link first builds a relationship with another character, then leaves her to save zelda. I was seriously interested in his relationship with Ilia but that didn't sat too long. Navi is replaced in this game with Fi and i think this is a great improvement. I always wanted Navi to have a bigger personality but she never had much a moment to shine. Fi, on the other hand, is a major part in the skyward sword story and her character is interesting. I nearly cried at the end, but i didn't because I'm a man. Sure Fi can be annoying, but in just the same ways that Navi was. By giving you useless information that you already know such as low health and telling you to keep moving forward. All in all, this is a great zelda game that holds its own next to the big dogs. I give it a 8.5/10 for its great story and characters, unique boss battles, fun use of motion controls, and beautiful visuals and audio
For me, the thing that made this game was the fourth boss, Koloktos. I mean at first, it's pretty standard fare. Six armed robot thingy, use the whip you got in the dungeon to rip his arms off, smack him in his weak point. _Yawn_. Same old Zelda. Then, the fucker stands up, puts armor over its weak point, and pulls out six swords the size of *you*. Then the music kicks in full blast and it starts chasing you around the room and you're like SHIT, SHIT WHAT DO I DO? Because your whip doesn't work anymore and this thing is chasing you down and about to chop you like an onion. But then you see when it slams its swords down, its arm-joints pop out so you can whip them off. So you do! And then there's one of those big-ass swords just lying on the ground-- can I pick that up? HOLY SHIT I CAN PICK THAT UP. CHOP HIS ARMS OFF. CHOP HIS LEGS OFF! SLAM THE SHIT OUT OF THAT WEAK POINT HOLY SHIT. And you're just swinging the controller with all your might to heft this big-ass sword and just wailing on this robot while the music goes crazy in the background, and then it takes its sword back and regenerates its limbs and starts summoning ZOMBIES and fucking TEARING THE ROOM APART to get to you and-- By the time that fight was over, I was on my feet and sweating. Like, I don't even remember standing up; just at some point during the fight I got so pumped that my chair was forgotten. I became Link. I was *in* the game. Freakin' awesome.
+Brett Martens Haha it was the same for me to. Koloktos is easily one of the best boss fights in all of Zelda. And as much as I loved the Ghirahim and Demise fights in Skyward Sword, I think Koloktos was probably my favorite SS boss overall.
Ardashes Najarian For me... 1. Skyward Sword 2. A Link to the Past 3. A Link Between Worlds 4. Wind Waker 5. Ocarina 6. Twilight Princess 7. Majora's Mask
+Danny Malzahn I've never heard someone put Zelda 2 on their list lol, I thought the general consensus was that the game was terrible haha, I personally hated it but props to you!
This was the first Wii game I ever played. I never owned a Wii but my girlfriend did. I was never a big Zelda fan but my girlfriend was. So when I met her, she got me into the idea of checking it out. I loved it, for the most part. The controls were a great way to introduce me to motion controls which didn't do much for me in many games to follow. The music was awesome, of course, and though I didn't care much about the story I cared about continuing on and surpassing the next challenge. I had only played Zelda on NES, SNES and Ocarina on the N64 prior to Skyward Sword and playing this made me check out Twilight Princess. I have the Wii version and I just couldn't get into it. I didn't realize how much I liked Skyward Sword's motion controls (with the thrust and stab mechanics etc) it I played this one. The whole style, tone and even the level design didn't wrap itself around me like a blanket on a cold day quite Skyward Sword did.I've always heard the Gamecube version is better but it's way more than just controls that affected my playthrough so I don't know if I'll ever be in the mood to pop that one in. Great review Jeremy..I know this is 4 years old now but regardless, that's nothing but a good thing. Love your style, been a subscriber for a couple years but this is my first comment. I mainly wanted to say this but you inspired me to think about my own first time playing through Skyward Sword. I love your video game reviews more than anything even tough it was your movie reviews that brought me to your page. Keep up the good work. I would love to see you get the recognition you deserve. You would make a great TV personality IMHO.
It's a credit to the series that no one can definitively say which game is the best, because they're all good. Ocarina is your favorite? Anyone who's played it understands. Wind Waker? Totally get it. My personal favorite is Twilight Princess, though a Link to the Past is a very close second
I didn't know that the Skyward Sword theme tune is just the Zelda tune in reverse. The Zelda tune was so awesome, that it remained awesome when played backward. My mind is blown. Definitely AWESOMETACULAR!!!
Great review Jeremy! Can't wait to play this one during christmas :D!!! I heard there was a second quest after you beat the game for the first time, is it true?
At first, I did not want to buy this game, because I hated Twilight Princess that much. But many reviewers who liked Twilight Princess hate Skyward Sword. So that must logically mean I would like it? So I spend 30€ on the used game and 12€ on a motion+ addon and I liked it.
+Schwarzer Ritter Good for you man, Zelda goes through so many different art styles and difficulties that it makes perfect sense that one who hates something like Majora's Mask would love Wind Waker, or someone who hates Twilight Princess might love Skyward Sword. The Legend of Zelda series isn't afraid to try new things, and that's part of what makes it so great
+Schwarzer Ritter That is so funny. i loved Twilight Princess and hated Skyward Sword. . . oh the irony. i shouldn't say "hate", but there were lots of things i didn't like about it. overall, it's a decent Zelda tho
The only thing I didn't like about it was the fact that it was TOO bright at times. I loved the game, but it could use some dark and morbid features like in Twilight Princess or Majora's Mask. Also the pirate ship boss... You know... The Monsters Inc. looking thing. Tentacle... Eye guy.
I really liked the motion controls, the emotions and relationships between characters. The motion controls for me felt very intuitive and I remember being like "woah" when I saw how Link moved the sword exactly the way I was moving the Wiimote. I wasn't expecting that kind of accuracy, and I think motion controls made fights more fun and it just felt really good and natural to control Link's sword with your own motions rather than just pushing a B button over and over. I've heard some people complaining about the Motion controls but to me, it was perfect for Zelda and very intuitive. I think my main strife with the game was that it was somewhat too linear and I didn't like the fact that Hyrule (the world underneath Skyloft) was restricted into a few parts that you would drop down to from above. I would prefer if the various parts of Hyrule were actually connected.
AJA Ryan1994 Sorry. I'm not creepy--I promise! I just like anonymity! Yeah Majora's Mask is the most somber of the series. It's an emotional rollercoaster but that's why I like it. Best game play too. Gah, I could go on about its awesomeness.
I agree with epictorres, his gestures playing the WII are funny as heck. Hey, Jeremy. Mind if I use those clips in my videos sometimes? I'll be sure to link to this video when I do use them.
Was I the only one who was really sad when Fi went to sleep? I mean, the fact that your companion is gone isn't enough, but they have to have the most beautifully sad music playing at the same time? But I was happy at the same time because, no matter what, she will still always be there for you.
Agreed!!! Mindblown!!! What got to me was how the character Groose evolved. At first he was a jerk in every sense of the word, and by the end.... He was still a bit high on his ego, but you didn't hate him! At least, I didn't! I admit, I like how Groose turned out! Hilarious theme, too. Though Fi made me cry at the end of the game with her goodbye. The song did it for me.
Every time I stab. Link stabs. Every. Time. I never had trouble beating the 2 enemies you mentioned. It is the enemies that are difficult to defeat, not the controls that are difficult to execute. You just need to stay calm, focus, and have quick reflexes. The Lizalfos are tough but they go down quick with accurate and swift strikes. Also, I don't understand what you mean about the first dungeon being "slow." It is by far one of my favourite dungeons of all time. It is fresh, gorgeous, peaceful (slow?), and has clever puzzles for a first dungeon. Also, the resolution doesn't bother me at all. I love a lot of games from the 16- and 32-bit eras and Skyward Sword looks way prettier. It is sub-HD but the art style is so gorgeous that it doesn't matter. I am playing through the game again now, and I had am remembering why it is my favourite Zelda game.
+뿡뿡! ^__^ I personally think when he's talking about the first level and the game being slow, that maybe he's talking about the lead up to that first level. Cause how plot heavy the intros are to games like these. Once you get into that first level it's much faster and the comparison to the concert being like you get past the concert or what ever, and you driving home thinking of the concern being akin to thinking of the good time you had in the level. Sorry for the long winded sentences. And yeah his explanation is confusing. And I also have issues with the controls. A lot of people are kinda split on the controls and I think it's cause the controls for this game either go one way or another. Wither really good or really bad. I have gotten to the point after I got a Wii mote with the Motion Plus built in and the game controls were super smooth. But the add on version kept acting up so that kinda ruined my experience. I do agree the 480 isn't nothing to worry about. The game is beautiful as a whole. Though I love the music, character and story. They were all touching I did in fact hate the gameplay thanks to my first run through. I have toned my hate down over time but it's not the best. I mostly hate a lot of the timestone mechanics and stamina bar thing too. It's just me though. A personal opinion it will be a personal Opinion it will stay. :)
Now though, I am not here to say I did not enjoy the game because I had quite some fun, but I can just say that this particular entry set the canvas on how Link should maneuver around the world. He was a charm to handle in this game and I seriously hope they get back to this movement and combat style, but improve it even further in later games.
Thing is though, some of the songs in OoT they made it backwards in MM. Though some believe its because Termina is like parallel to Hyrule or something.
Hey dude, just curious, but did you try Hero Mode? If so, what did you think of it? (Not asking for a video, obviously, just a few words would be enough.)
יעל קריב its alright for me, not great, not terrible, just good. things i like, things i don't. but i feel that by zelda standards there is more to be desired
Ardashes Najarian I think you need to play it again. There are some flaws but the game is absolutely amazing in spite of any minor flaws. Also, there are many things you can do that you can't do in other Zelda games. The item usage is deep and varied, for example, and the world is designed like a playground where you can do useless stuff just for fun.
I disliked skyward sword; probably the worst Zelda I ever played; graphics look outdated and bad, gameplay is un-playable; by unplayable, I mean like controlling; the motion controls are terrible; I kept fucking up in the game cause the wii mote kept mis-interpreting my hand motions like 40 percent of the time; it was so agonizing and I kept dying cause of it; the bad motion controls led me to doing the same thing over and over again so just I can get link to do finally do what I was trying was to get him to do from the start; lack of side quests, not much to do and explore in the game; the dungeons lack style and creativity; the lands are abysmal and lack wonder; the fuckin futuristic monkey dungeon designed like a mayan temple in the industrial revolution? the idea failed to mesh well with the ancient Zelda themes in skyward sword; only good thing about this game was the story, but the gameplay in this game is so terrible that I would rather watch this game rather than play it; overall, 3/10
The motion controls worked perfect by me, the fighting machanics were cool, the gameplay was fresh and the artstyle is beautifull. 9.5/10 It has beaten Oot
jRex918 I enjoyed the game, but I feel like it stretched for too long, specially because o the dungeons. By the time i got to the final song I was like *please let it be over* The fight final fight against the army and Ghirahim was fun. But Demise was disappointing
So many memorable tunes with Mario Metroid, and Zelda. Anyone else notice that the warp flute music from Super Mario Bros 3 gave birth to the music in Ocarina of Time title screen. Go check it out if you didn't know. Kondo-san is amazing!
Dude I've seen every single video you have a minimum of 3 times each (most of them at least 5 times each) and this had to be the best review I've seen from you yet. Too funny XD By the way if you're at E3 I might see you there =) Also, would you mind if I make a "Best of Jeremy Jahns" compilation?
The scene when Zelda seals herself was one of my favorite parts of the game. Awesome detail: A time Paradox; When you go for the first time to the Sealed Temple, and you look behind before which Impa sits, you'll see Zelda's cocoon.
Wow! Really great in-depth review Jeremy. :) How on earth did you figure out that Skyward Swords theme is from Ocarina of Time? THat really is mind blowing. THank you for this review. :)
yeah i wouldn't want Mr. Jahns to abandon this chanel but i thought it would be kool to have a secondary chanel with like 2 videos a month or something you know just a little something extra
This guy and Angry Joe are my two favorite reviewers. I'm so glad his started to game reviews cause I don't even watch reviews on movies I plan on watching I just do it cause I laugh at everyone one of his videos. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
Skyward Sword felt like an interactive novel for the first 3 hours or so, but then it got better as I got further into the game, even rivalling Ocarina of Time. The soundtrack is Top Notch, and Nintendo said afterwards they won't take a step back to regular button mashing anymore after going all out on the Motion Control features. All they can do now is to continue with their big decision on bringing gaming to a whole new level. Overall Skyward Sword is beautifully and epically well crafted.
I liked the story and puzzle solving in Twilight Princess (except the desert dungeons, that concept was amazing in SS) but you CANNOT say the combat was more difficult in TP unless you're just remembering wrong. EVERY single enemy in TP did less than one heart of damage and were SLOOOOOW. SS they generally all at least do one heart, sometimes more, and are fast with mechanisms that put good use to the Wii Motion Plus. Not to mention the game gets a Hero mode. Only problem is lack of variety.
After playing through (and loving every second) of this game then going and playing OOT, I felt bad using the Biggoron's sword over the mastersword, great review
@Umjetnik13 2. What characters would I find on TV? Well on childrens channels like Cartoon Netwrok and Disney I would proably get characters similar to the ones in Zelda.
Anyone else here after the HD update for the switch? Still my favorite channel.
By the way, Jeremy looks a hell of a lot better with some sun and facial hair for sure.
AM I THE ONLY ONE WHO GETS REALLY STRESSED IN THE SILENT REALM
+Nathan Ross no, fuck the silent relm
+retr0Gamer18 HOLY SHIT! I have no idea why, but I was literally shaking!
it was hard
+Nathan Ross The silent realm is some of the most stressful shit I've ever had to deal with. only part I don't look forward to when replaying
97Multiphantom actually I really enjoy the atmosphere and challenge that the silent realm presents, it just gets really stressful when sit hits the fan when you hear the timer counting down and see dawn breaking and you still have to climb a tower to get to the next tear and you're just OH SHIT OH SHIT OH SHIT
2:13 Can't wait to experience that when this comes to the Switch! (Never had a Wii so I never played this)
holy shit, that lizardguy impersonation was spot on
While I could get frustrated with the motion controls sometimes this is still one of the best Zelda games. Heck, I actually kinda like it better than Ocarina of Time… Why is there now an angry mob outside my house?
***** I'm warning you people, I got a vat of boiling oil on my roof just for these occasions!
***** Ok fine you win, just be careful of the minefield surrounding my house.
ummm no; ocarina of time was 100 times better than this sack of shit lol
Like I always say "Tonight we dine in hell!"
I come here from the Switch HD edition announcement just to be sure if the game is worth it 😅
2:13, best Jeremy impression of an enemy EVER!!! Oh my god I was laughing so hard at that impression!!!
Finally someone who also thinks that the controls on this game are good.
The reason that the difference exists is because it was dependent on your room layout, which is dumb. I had pretty good response from the Wii, but some people didn't and got punished for something out of their control. That's why the controls are shitty. Even if it works 98% of the time, that's way too low for it to be well done
Honestly the motion controls were the only thing I liked in the game, but the issue was that with every enemy, you just waited for them to expose a weakspot so that you could swing a certain way to kill them.
i think it has to do if you have patience or not
The controls wasn't an issue for me too. :-)
I loved the sword controls. It was nearly every other use of the motion controls that bothered me. The inclusion of motion controls for the swimming, flying, and the harp (especially that stupid side quest in the pumpkin bar, fuck that quest) felt unnecessary and didn’t really add any value to the game.
i lold so hard when you were talking about how much you hated those two enemies bc same.. hahah
my mind was blown with the backword song
Really like your review style, Jeremy. Watched a couple games, trailers, and movie reviews and I like it. Subscribed.
Wish you did more Nintendo game reviews.
Wish granted
This is definantely one of my favorite, not just zelda games, but games in general. Probably at number two. The motion controls are fun and intuitive, the story is heart warming, i loved the more in depth characters (especially zelda), it has some of the best dungeon and boss design in the series, the music was awsome, I loved the artsyle. I can't help but be reminded of a watercolor painting. If we were to get a a zelda animated show (a good one, and not, you know, excuuuuse me princess) it would use the art for this game. Even the upgrade system and just flying around in the sky was fun and addicting. And you know what, fi wasn't even that annoying.
Phillip White nobody asked lol
@@aether388 lol we’re getting one
@@aether388 lol can’t believe you replied since that comments 4 years old. Do you remember writing it?
@@aether388 yea Ik it’s just rare to see someone reply to a comment they made 4 years ago.
Oh man the song destroyed my mind
SautBaut Also, the song of healing is The Lost Woods theme backwards. (Saria's Song.)
While this is most certainly not the best zelda game out there, it definitely holds its own against it's predecessors. With every zelda game, they bring in a new mechanic that will become the core foundation of the rest of the game (Wind Waker: Boats and the Wind Waker, Ocarina of Time: Young link to older link, Majora's Mask: Time constraint and time travel) and skyward sword brings in motion controls. The controls are not terrible, despite what people are saying on previous comments. In fact, i had no problem with the controls at all. The Wii motion plus is pretty accurate as to what you are doing with the remote and if things get off balance then you can recenter it immediately. Fighting enemies with the motion controls does get irritating at later times when you've fought the same horizontal slash or vertical slash enemies for the entire game. However it does contain a few great enemies that mix up the way you fight throughout the game. And don't even get me started on Ghirahim. This is perhaps one of the greatest villains i have ever seen. He is powerful, he is quirky, he is insane, and every appearance from him was a joy to see. The fights against him bring out the best in skyward sword as it forces you to use motion controls against entertaining battles that are satisfying and epic. The characters in this game portray much more personality than in other games. You can really feel the relationship between link and zelda and for once i actually cared to save her. In other games like Twilight Princess, link first builds a relationship with another character, then leaves her to save zelda. I was seriously interested in his relationship with Ilia but that didn't sat too long. Navi is replaced in this game with Fi and i think this is a great improvement. I always wanted Navi to have a bigger personality but she never had much a moment to shine. Fi, on the other hand, is a major part in the skyward sword story and her character is interesting. I nearly cried at the end, but i didn't because I'm a man. Sure Fi can be annoying, but in just the same ways that Navi was. By giving you useless information that you already know such as low health and telling you to keep moving forward. All in all, this is a great zelda game that holds its own next to the big dogs. I give it a 8.5/10 for its great story and characters, unique boss battles, fun use of motion controls, and beautiful visuals and audio
Yeah the game was freaking amazing but as you said, the controls were a bit frustrating at times.
2:52 hitting the back arrow. "... all is right in the world of ZeldEEUGH!"
why you haven't review Zelda Majora's Mask 3d yet?
I've got chilled when I heard the revers music ! Mind BLOWNED !
I'm playing skyward sword again for the 3rd time :)
Love your reviews. You have a great knack for it and always manage to make me laugh at least once.
BEST ZELDA GAME EVER...I have only 1 reason for you:
LINK AND ZELDA HAVE A RELATIONSHIP!
'nuff said.
Not just a relationship, they are in love. Best Zelda and Link EVER
If only Nintendo would make it Canon
For me, the thing that made this game was the fourth boss, Koloktos. I mean at first, it's pretty standard fare. Six armed robot thingy, use the whip you got in the dungeon to rip his arms off, smack him in his weak point. _Yawn_. Same old Zelda.
Then, the fucker stands up, puts armor over its weak point, and pulls out six swords the size of *you*.
Then the music kicks in full blast and it starts chasing you around the room and you're like SHIT, SHIT WHAT DO I DO? Because your whip doesn't work anymore and this thing is chasing you down and about to chop you like an onion. But then you see when it slams its swords down, its arm-joints pop out so you can whip them off. So you do! And then there's one of those big-ass swords just lying on the ground-- can I pick that up? HOLY SHIT I CAN PICK THAT UP. CHOP HIS ARMS OFF. CHOP HIS LEGS OFF! SLAM THE SHIT OUT OF THAT WEAK POINT HOLY SHIT. And you're just swinging the controller with all your might to heft this big-ass sword and just wailing on this robot while the music goes crazy in the background, and then it takes its sword back and regenerates its limbs and starts summoning ZOMBIES and fucking TEARING THE ROOM APART to get to you and--
By the time that fight was over, I was on my feet and sweating. Like, I don't even remember standing up; just at some point during the fight I got so pumped that my chair was forgotten. I became Link. I was *in* the game.
Freakin' awesome.
Exactly what went through my mind.
+Brett Martens Haha it was the same for me to. Koloktos is easily one of the best boss fights in all of Zelda. And as much as I loved the Ghirahim and Demise fights in Skyward Sword, I think Koloktos was probably my favorite SS boss overall.
Just beat the game on Switch. 2 days until Tears of the Kingdom which arrives Friday.
5:14 someone hasn't played ocarina of time.
No mention of Ghirahm? BLASPHEMY!
my favorite zelda games!
1. Wind Waker
2. Ocarina
3. Majoras Mask
4. Twilight Princess
5. Skyward Sword
6. A Link to the Past
Ardashes Najarian For me...
1. Skyward Sword
2. A Link to the Past
3. A Link Between Worlds
4. Wind Waker
5. Ocarina
6. Twilight Princess
7. Majora's Mask
+Danny Malzahn I've never heard someone put Zelda 2 on their list lol, I thought the general consensus was that the game was terrible haha, I personally hated it but props to you!
Danny Malzahn zelda 2 number 3? Whattttt
This was the first Wii game I ever played. I never owned a Wii but my girlfriend did. I was never a big Zelda fan but my girlfriend was. So when I met her, she got me into the idea of checking it out. I loved it, for the most part. The controls were a great way to introduce me to motion controls which didn't do much for me in many games to follow. The music was awesome, of course, and though I didn't care much about the story I cared about continuing on and surpassing the next challenge.
I had only played Zelda on NES, SNES and Ocarina on the N64 prior to Skyward Sword and playing this made me check out Twilight Princess. I have the Wii version and I just couldn't get into it. I didn't realize how much I liked Skyward Sword's motion controls (with the thrust and stab mechanics etc) it I played this one. The whole style, tone and even the level design didn't wrap itself around me like a blanket on a cold day quite Skyward Sword did.I've always heard the Gamecube version is better but it's way more than just controls that affected my playthrough so I don't know if I'll ever be in the mood to pop that one in.
Great review Jeremy..I know this is 4 years old now but regardless, that's nothing but a good thing. Love your style, been a subscriber for a couple years but this is my first comment. I mainly wanted to say this but you inspired me to think about my own first time playing through Skyward Sword.
I love your video game reviews more than anything even tough it was your movie reviews that brought me to your page. Keep up the good work. I would love to see you get the recognition you deserve. You would make a great TV personality IMHO.
It's a credit to the series that no one can definitively say which game is the best, because they're all good. Ocarina is your favorite? Anyone who's played it understands. Wind Waker? Totally get it. My personal favorite is Twilight Princess, though a Link to the Past is a very close second
I didn't know that the Skyward Sword theme tune is just the Zelda tune in reverse.
The Zelda tune was so awesome, that it remained awesome when played backward. My mind is blown. Definitely AWESOMETACULAR!!!
the desert silent realm. that was when i raged the most
Great review Jeremy! Can't wait to play this one during christmas :D!!! I heard there was a second quest after you beat the game for the first time, is it true?
I'm here after the new Nintendo direct where we get it for the switch
10 years later, For the same price as BOTW with minor improvements...ugh!
At first, I did not want to buy this game, because I hated Twilight Princess that much. But many reviewers who liked Twilight Princess hate Skyward Sword. So that must logically mean I would like it?
So I spend 30€ on the used game and 12€ on a motion+ addon and I liked it.
+Schwarzer Ritter Good for you man, Zelda goes through so many different art styles and difficulties that it makes perfect sense that one who hates something like Majora's Mask would love Wind Waker, or someone who hates Twilight Princess might love Skyward Sword. The Legend of Zelda series isn't afraid to try new things, and that's part of what makes it so great
+Schwarzer Ritter That is so funny. i loved Twilight Princess and hated Skyward Sword. . . oh the irony. i shouldn't say "hate", but there were lots of things i didn't like about it. overall, it's a decent Zelda tho
Lol that logic
+Seth ノートン But WW and MM are my favourite Zeldas...
Sedar Games Means you have an open mind and good taste :)
This game would have been way better if it had the option to play with a regular controller!
That theme song reverse thing still gives me goosebumps and teary eyes. Awesome!
The only thing I didn't like about it was the fact that it was TOO bright at times. I loved the game, but it could use some dark and morbid features like in Twilight Princess or Majora's Mask.
Also the pirate ship boss... You know... The Monsters Inc. looking thing. Tentacle... Eye guy.
Thanks man🙏
6-7 years later, still my favorite video game of all time
2:12 FUNNIEST SHIT EVER!!
I really liked the motion controls, the emotions and relationships between characters.
The motion controls for me felt very intuitive and I remember being like "woah" when I saw how Link moved the sword exactly the way I was moving the Wiimote. I wasn't expecting that kind of accuracy, and I think motion controls made fights more fun and it just felt really good and natural to control Link's sword with your own motions rather than just pushing a B button over and over. I've heard some people complaining about the Motion controls but to me, it was perfect for Zelda and very intuitive.
I think my main strife with the game was that it was somewhat too linear and I didn't like the fact that Hyrule (the world underneath Skyloft) was restricted into a few parts that you would drop down to from above. I would prefer if the various parts of Hyrule were actually connected.
Wonder if he's played Windwaker...
I got this game for Christmas recently, and I was up all night and day for FIVE DAYS trying to beat it, and I'm still not done.
Schneídsåuse Gameplay Don't forget to eat, drink, sleep, piss and shit. I know you posted this comment 6 months ago, so I hope you survived.
뿡뿡! ^__^ I did. :)
+Schneídsåuse Gameplay how did u like the game ?
+Pablo Avila-Remijio It wasn't my favorite Zelda, but I really liked it.
PLEASE do a Twilight Princess review
Holy shit, my mind is legitimately blown by that song!
Damn lol
I've never played a Zelda game. Just pointing that out there. However if there was one I'd play, it would be Majora's Mask. That games looks badass.
That's my favorite zelda. You gotta play it some time, dude.
John Doe If I ever get the chance I will. BTW your profile pic is creepy haha.
AJA Ryan1994 Sorry. I'm not creepy--I promise! I just like anonymity! Yeah Majora's Mask is the most somber of the series. It's an emotional rollercoaster but that's why I like it. Best game play too. Gah, I could go on about its awesomeness.
John Doe No need to be sorry. It's just a picture bro :).
Legit the best Zelda game in my eyes
I agree with epictorres, his gestures playing the WII are funny as heck.
Hey, Jeremy. Mind if I use those clips in my videos sometimes? I'll be sure to link to this video when I do use them.
Does anybody disagree with me saying it's got the best combat of any LoZ?
Yes
I must say Mr. Jahns it would be most awesometacular if you were to start a let's play/ walk through/ casual gaming channel
I'm hoping for a Breath of the Wild game review once that comes out.
Jeremy why do u not review very many games anymore? Not mad, just curious
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Thank you
Was I the only one who was really sad when Fi went to sleep? I mean, the fact that your companion is gone isn't enough, but they have to have the most beautifully sad music playing at the same time? But I was happy at the same time because, no matter what, she will still always be there for you.
That song robbed you of two nights of sleep? Lame - I lost 2 WEEKS.
Also, the song of healing is The Lost Woods theme backwards. (Saria's Song.)
Where is your Breath of the Wild Review????
Agreed!!! Mindblown!!!
What got to me was how the character Groose evolved. At first he was a jerk in every sense of the word, and by the end.... He was still a bit high on his ego, but you didn't hate him! At least, I didn't! I admit, I like how Groose turned out! Hilarious theme, too.
Though Fi made me cry at the end of the game with her goodbye. The song did it for me.
Every time I stab. Link stabs. Every. Time. I never had trouble beating the 2 enemies you mentioned. It is the enemies that are difficult to defeat, not the controls that are difficult to execute. You just need to stay calm, focus, and have quick reflexes. The Lizalfos are tough but they go down quick with accurate and swift strikes.
Also, I don't understand what you mean about the first dungeon being "slow." It is by far one of my favourite dungeons of all time. It is fresh, gorgeous, peaceful (slow?), and has clever puzzles for a first dungeon.
Also, the resolution doesn't bother me at all. I love a lot of games from the 16- and 32-bit eras and Skyward Sword looks way prettier. It is sub-HD but the art style is so gorgeous that it doesn't matter.
I am playing through the game again now, and I had am remembering why it is my favourite Zelda game.
+뿡뿡! ^__^ I personally think when he's talking about the first level and the game being slow, that maybe he's talking about the lead up to that first level. Cause how plot heavy the intros are to games like these. Once you get into that first level it's much faster and the comparison to the concert being like you get past the concert or what ever, and you driving home thinking of the concern being akin to thinking of the good time you had in the level.
Sorry for the long winded sentences. And yeah his explanation is confusing. And I also have issues with the controls. A lot of people are kinda split on the controls and I think it's cause the controls for this game either go one way or another. Wither really good or really bad. I have gotten to the point after I got a Wii mote with the Motion Plus built in and the game controls were super smooth. But the add on version kept acting up so that kinda ruined my experience.
I do agree the 480 isn't nothing to worry about. The game is beautiful as a whole. Though I love the music, character and story. They were all touching I did in fact hate the gameplay thanks to my first run through. I have toned my hate down over time but it's not the best. I mostly hate a lot of the timestone mechanics and stamina bar thing too.
It's just me though. A personal opinion it will be a personal Opinion it will stay. :)
Now though, I am not here to say I did not enjoy the game because I had quite some fun, but I can just say that this particular entry set the canvas on how Link should maneuver around the world. He was a charm to handle in this game and I seriously hope they get back to this movement and combat style, but improve it even further in later games.
its only the same backwards for a short time AND its Zelda's lullaby. not the games theme
wow, skyward sword theme is zeldas lullaby backwards
THATS FUCKING AWESOME
Best Zelda since OoT
So since you seem to do some game reviews do you think you would be willing to review that new star wars old republic?
Skyward sword is arguably the best zelda ever… and yes, the backward song blew my mind
...if it's opposite day.
Excellent story. But super confining world and controls. A remake with a non-motion-based control set up would make me happy
Your wish is granted.
Wasn't a real fan of it - though, I think that largely had to do with Fi. (Fuck, she was annoying!)
Thing is though, some of the songs in OoT they made it backwards in MM. Though some believe its because Termina is like parallel to Hyrule or something.
1:57 to 2:22 hilarious
Hey dude, just curious, but did you try Hero Mode? If so, what did you think of it? (Not asking for a video, obviously, just a few words would be enough.)
Skyward sword is the best zelda game ever.
יעל קריב its alright for me, not great, not terrible, just good. things i like, things i don't. but i feel that by zelda standards there is more to be desired
יעל קריב i thought it was weird that you go the dungeon several times. But still i liked it a lot
Ardashes Najarian I think you need to play it again. There are some flaws but the game is absolutely amazing in spite of any minor flaws. Also, there are many things you can do that you can't do in other Zelda games. The item usage is deep and varied, for example, and the world is designed like a playground where you can do useless stuff just for fun.
+יעל קריב Ummm have u heard of Ocarina ?
i played ocarina of time,but i don't enjoy it as much as i enjoy skyward sword
I can't remember my favorite moment, but all I remember doing is holding my Wiimote up screaming like a barbarian.
I disliked skyward sword; probably the worst Zelda I ever played; graphics look outdated and bad, gameplay is un-playable; by unplayable, I mean like controlling; the motion controls are terrible; I kept fucking up in the game cause the wii mote kept mis-interpreting my hand motions like 40 percent of the time; it was so agonizing and I kept dying cause of it; the bad motion controls led me to doing the same thing over and over again so just I can get link to do finally do what I was trying was to get him to do from the start; lack of side quests, not much to do and explore in the game; the dungeons lack style and creativity; the lands are abysmal and lack wonder; the fuckin futuristic monkey dungeon designed like a mayan temple in the industrial revolution? the idea failed to mesh well with the ancient Zelda themes in skyward sword; only good thing about this game was the story, but the gameplay in this game is so terrible that I would rather watch this game rather than play it; overall, 3/10
The motion controls worked perfect by me, the fighting machanics were cool, the gameplay was fresh and the artstyle is beautifull. 9.5/10
It has beaten Oot
you haven't played the cd-i zelda games
Skyward sword is number 1# or 2# best zelda game
If you say that it doesn't read your motions, then you probably have a crappy Wii motion sensor because it was fine for me.
jRex918 I enjoyed the game, but I feel like it stretched for too long, specially because o the dungeons. By the time i got to the final song I was like *please let it be over*
The fight final fight against the army and Ghirahim was fun. But Demise was disappointing
Song of healing backwards and speed up is the lost woods theme from ocarina of time
So Did Jeremy get a tan I'm his newer videos or just use different lighting, because he looks great in the newer vids
So many memorable tunes with Mario Metroid, and Zelda. Anyone else notice that the warp flute music from Super Mario Bros 3 gave birth to the music in Ocarina of Time title screen. Go check it out if you didn't know. Kondo-san is amazing!
Dude I've seen every single video you have a minimum of 3 times each (most of them at least 5 times each) and this had to be the best review I've seen from you yet. Too funny XD
By the way if you're at E3 I might see you there =)
Also, would you mind if I make a "Best of Jeremy Jahns" compilation?
Using an actual orchestra for the music was amazing
The scene when Zelda seals herself was one of my favorite parts of the game.
Awesome detail: A time Paradox; When you go for the first time to the Sealed Temple, and you look behind before which Impa sits, you'll see Zelda's cocoon.
You should do a video on sonic boom win it comes out
Wow! Really great in-depth review Jeremy. :) How on earth did you figure out that Skyward Swords theme is from Ocarina of Time? THat really is mind blowing. THank you for this review. :)
jeremy's lizard taunt is sooooo funny!!! omg had me laughing till my stomach was hurting
Backwards Song?! Mind Blown Indeed! And yes, SkyWard Sword is Awesometacular!
He seriously blew my mind with that backwards soundtrack thing.
Well in the first temple they usually are explaining things to you, which if you have played ANY other zelda games you should totally know.
yeah i wouldn't want Mr. Jahns to abandon this chanel but i thought it would be kool to have a secondary chanel with like 2 videos a month or something you know just a little something extra
Hey, Jeremy, will you ever review Majora's Mask?
I haven't played it but my French teacher is in love with the Zelda games he even has posters in his class room
Holy shit, the backwards song blew my mind. 0,0
Yeah damn
This guy and Angry Joe are my two favorite reviewers. I'm so glad his started to game reviews cause I don't even watch reviews on movies I plan on watching I just do it cause I laugh at everyone one of his videos. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
To many awesome moments to count!!!! so lets just call it Awesometacularness!!!!
the enemy hes talking about is none other than the armos.. man i love those enemies.. hence my name..
Never had a problem with the totem head guy. And the lizards gave me a hard time at first, but with a good timed shield bash and they're easy :P
@Darkaim666 Of course Link has a voice. His voice actor in SS is Takashi Ōhara.
I didn't know about this music thing, BUT OMG THIS IS MIND BLOWING.
Skyward Sword felt like an interactive novel for the first 3 hours or so, but then it got better as I got further into the game, even rivalling Ocarina of Time.
The soundtrack is Top Notch, and Nintendo said afterwards they won't take a step back to regular button mashing anymore after going all out on the Motion Control features. All they can do now is to continue with their big decision on bringing gaming to a whole new level.
Overall Skyward Sword is beautifully and epically well crafted.
you know a song is awesome when you play it backwards and it still kicks ass
I liked the story and puzzle solving in Twilight Princess (except the desert dungeons, that concept was amazing in SS) but you CANNOT say the combat was more difficult in TP unless you're just remembering wrong. EVERY single enemy in TP did less than one heart of damage and were SLOOOOOW.
SS they generally all at least do one heart, sometimes more, and are fast with mechanisms that put good use to the Wii Motion Plus. Not to mention the game gets a Hero mode. Only problem is lack of variety.
I didn't have proplems with the motion controlls,u just got reconnect and keep the controller charged.
After playing through (and loving every second) of this game then going and playing OOT, I felt bad using the Biggoron's sword over the mastersword, great review
@JeremyJahns orchestrated music always makes video games 10x more epic :D
@Umjetnik13 2. What characters would I find on TV? Well on childrens channels like Cartoon Netwrok and Disney I would proably get characters similar to the ones in Zelda.