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The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword is an Epic Adventure
REDMOND, Wash.--(November 16, in the year of our Lord
2011)-- The most epic game Nintendo has ever produced
is set to soar into stores. On Nov. 20, Nintendo introduces The
Legend of Zelda™: Skyward Sword exclusively for the Wii™ home
console. It’s a sweeping adventure that hardcore players will
want to pick up. Leading outlet Family Friendly Gaming has not
reviewed this title yet. The Legend of Zelda™: Skyward Sword is
rated 'E10+' Everyone 10+ for Animated Blood, Fantasy Violence,
and Comic Mischief.
“The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is a
once-in-a-console-generation game,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo
of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing.
“This new adventure offers intense sword combat, engaging
puzzles and a beautiful, stylized look. Once again, The Legend
of Zelda franchise finds ways to surprise and challenge
players.”
The world of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is expansive.
The game takes players flying in the air, searching through
dungeons and exploring on land. Players help heroic Link™
explore volcanoes, forests, deserts and the sky itself. The epic
quest lays the foundation for the events in the critically
acclaimed The Legend of Zelda™: Ocarina of Time™ and marks a
turning point for the franchise.
The game uses the motion controls of the Wii Remote™ Plus
controller (or a Wii Remote controller with a Wii MotionPlus™
accessory) to immerse players in the action. Every motion,
whether swinging the sword to fight enemies, tossing bombs or
shooting arrows, feels natural and intuitive. Players must solve
each battle by analyzing enemies’ attacks and defenses and
coming up with effective countermeasures.
The game will be available at a suggested retail price of $49.99
in the U.S. A limited-edition version will be offered at a
suggested retail price of $69.99 in the U.S., which includes a
gold-colored Wii Remote Plus controller.
As an additional treat for fans, every game in the initial
production runs will include The Legend of Zelda 25th
Anniversary Special Orchestra CD at no extra charge. This
special recording features 45 minutes of iconic music spanning
the 25-year history of the Zelda franchise and offers fans who
weren’t able to attend the sold-out Legend of Zelda 25th
Anniversary Symphony concerts in Los Angeles, Tokyo and London
an opportunity to hear some of the arrangements created for
those shows.
For more information about The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword,
visit
http://www.zelda.com/skywardsword.