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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD (Nintendo Switch)

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GameStop has The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD (Nintendo Switch) for $33.99 (reflected in cart). Select free store pickup where stock permits, otherwise shipping is free on orders $35+.

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  • About this deal:
    • This price is lower than a recent Frontpage deal for a used copy of the game.
    • This price is $26 lower (43.3% savings) than the $59.99 list price.
  • About this game:
    • The Legend of ZeldaTM: Skyward Sword game has been updated for the Nintendo SwitchTM system
    • Descend to the land beneath the clouds, explore dungeons, and solve puzzles on your quest
    • Find and collect items that open up new paths and upgrades
    • Use motion controls that correspond to your movements for more realistic swordplay, or use button-only controls
    • Experience the earliest story in the Legend of ZeldaTM series and learn how Link and Zelda first formed a legendary bond

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GameStop has The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD (Nintendo Switch) for $33.99 (reflected in cart). Select free store pickup where stock permits, otherwise shipping is free on orders $35+.

Thanks to Deal Editor SlickDealio for finding this deal.

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is lower than a recent Frontpage deal for a used copy of the game.
    • This price is $26 lower (43.3% savings) than the $59.99 list price.
  • About this game:
    • The Legend of ZeldaTM: Skyward Sword game has been updated for the Nintendo SwitchTM system
    • Descend to the land beneath the clouds, explore dungeons, and solve puzzles on your quest
    • Find and collect items that open up new paths and upgrades
    • Use motion controls that correspond to your movements for more realistic swordplay, or use button-only controls
    • Experience the earliest story in the Legend of ZeldaTM series and learn how Link and Zelda first formed a legendary bond

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jdsteel7
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It depends on whether or not BOTW introduced you to Zelda or not. If you're all about the "go anywhere and do anything", you'll be disappointed in the linearity of this game and the comparatively small overworld.

However, if you grew up with the classic Zelda's like me and found the lack of proper dungeons in BOTW disappointing, you'll LOVE the dungeons in Skyward Sword. Some of the best dungeons in the franchise. IMO, they more than make up for the linear overworld, and especially if you love the 3D Zeldas like Ocarina, Majora's mask and Twilight Princess, you'll enjoy Skyward Sword.
Shad0WeN
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I'd say just about every Zelda game is if you are into the franchise. There are different styles of games within it though. You have an world game like BOTW -- a formula that had not been seen since the original Zelda on the NES actually. Then you have the more traditional 3D action RPG in a non-open world. And also your top-down 2D style game like Link's Awakening for example. Kind of 3 distinct styles among the mainstream games in the franchise's lineage but all worth playing imo.
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If you don't care for that style anymore it might be tough to go back to, but I prefer it and most other older Zelda games to BOTW.

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Dec 18, 2021 08:42 AM
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Quote from jdsteel7 :
It depends on whether or not BOTW introduced you to Zelda or not. If you're all about the "go anywhere and do anything", you'll be disappointed in the linearity of this game and the comparatively small overworld.

However, if you grew up with the classic Zelda's like me and found the lack of proper dungeons in BOTW disappointing, you'll LOVE the dungeons in Skyward Sword. Some of the best dungeons in the franchise. IMO, they more than make up for the linear overworld, and especially if you love the 3D Zeldas like Ocarina, Majora's mask and Twilight Princess, you'll enjoy Skyward Sword.
Bro I straight up agree with your statement but I did not enjoy skyward sword. Maybe I need to revisit it which I probably will on the switch but probably when I can get this game for $20. I have my Wii and Wii version so I could replay that one. Motion controls weren't that much of a pain for me but it would be annoying today. My main gripe is stupid Demise monster battle 50 times in a row. Also I know they modified the would when you went back to them after the first dungeons but I still feel like it was heavily reusing assets. Twilight princess was such a big landscape even if it wasn't open world. Botw was definitely not my favorite Zelda game by any means but I am hyped for botw 2
Dec 18, 2021 08:52 AM
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RednopDec 18, 2021 08:52 AM
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Quote from Menasore :
Is this game worth it? After BOTW I feel like it will feel a lot more restricted without the open world aspect.
Skyward Sword had probably the best and most in depth/engaging combat system of any Zelda. It launched as the title for the Wii Motion Plus, and gave you an almost modern VR-controller level of control and precision over your weapons. The combat in the game was designed around the increased accuracy and more variety of the weapon control - enemies do a lot more guarding, parrying, dodging, etc. than any other Zelda game, to force you to use the attack mechanics to beat them. You had full 360-degree control over your sword, and the nunchuck worked as your shield, letting you aim it and shield-bash attacks to open enemies' defenses. I believe they've recreated that using the joycons separately, but you can now just play it in controller mode or with the pro controller mostly using the analog sticks to control attacks. For me, the modern Zeldas are ranked OoT > SS > BotW > MM/TP. The only title I didn't care much for was Wind Waker, it had some great parts but the vast empty ocean/wind mechanic just killed the fun for me. BotW would probably beat out SS for me, if it wasn't for the gd fragile weapon hording system leaving me afraid to ever use my decent weapons and constantly juggling drops like farming in an MMO with a perpetually full inventory..

I haven't played the remaster, but from a general standpoint, if you enjoyed OoT/TP/MM you'll probably love SS once you get used to the controls - which admittedly take some time. It's a 10 year old game, so I would go in expecting some lack of modern polish.
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Dec 18, 2021 09:13 AM
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BarryT82Dec 18, 2021 09:13 AM
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Quote from Dallasgamer :
Won't let me use my $10 online rewards certificate. I've been saving it for a deal like this. Probably just buy it anyway it's still a good deal.
Mine won't apply either.
Dec 18, 2021 09:37 AM
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quinton1978Dec 18, 2021 09:37 AM
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Quote from SpaceMan6969 :
I'll wait till $20 for a very long time.
And good luck with that it will never be $20 bucks.
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Dec 18, 2021 09:38 AM
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quinton1978Dec 18, 2021 09:38 AM
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Quote from SonicTron :
10 years later still being milked. Switch is really just filled with indie games and old ports.
If your don't like it don't buy it's that simple.
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Dec 18, 2021 10:50 AM
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DunderheadDec 18, 2021 10:50 AM
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Quote from dcheng9842 :
I bought this finally and Age of calamity for the same price! I was really waiting for these deals to finally purchase
Thanks for mentioning Age of Calamity also being on sale, as I've been looking for a deal on both for a while too!
Dec 18, 2021 11:47 AM
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xXSluggXxDec 18, 2021 11:47 AM
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I love how gs gives you rewards points and you can't use them. $25 worth and doesn't apply to this game. Such a shitty company!

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Dec 18, 2021 12:23 PM
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OutragerDec 18, 2021 12:23 PM
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Quote from SHINIGAMIxKIRA :
Lots of people didn't even know there was a Wii/Wii U. It failed(Wii U) but was revolutionary to make the switch now. Imagine not being able to play Wii/Wii U games now, you would miss out on a lot of first-party games. Nintendo has been milking every generation but at least they are re-releasing good games. Some newer gen kids never got to experience these classic or Wii U games. There are plenty of games being HD/remastered from 20+ years ago. I would love to play WIi Punchout now on my Switch.
Uhhhhh they sold Millions of Wii systems and it was all over the news for like a year.
Dec 18, 2021 12:30 PM
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OutsiderzaceDec 18, 2021 12:30 PM
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Quote from SonicTron :
10 years later still being milked. Switch is really just filled with indie games and old ports.
You're not wrong. If they were to port a game at least port the older ones- ocarina of time, Majora's mask. Twilight princess…

I still bought it so my kids could play
Dec 18, 2021 12:32 PM
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DealZillaNYDec 18, 2021 12:32 PM
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Quote from jdsteel7 :
It depends on whether or not BOTW introduced you to Zelda or not. If you're all about the "go anywhere and do anything", you'll be disappointed in the linearity of this game and the comparatively small overworld.

However, if you grew up with the classic Zelda's like me and found the lack of proper dungeons in BOTW disappointing, you'll LOVE the dungeons in Skyward Sword. Some of the best dungeons in the franchise. IMO, they more than make up for the linear overworld, and especially if you love the 3D Zeldas like Ocarina, Majora's mask and Twilight Princess, you'll enjoy Skyward Sword.
Yea I liked this more than botw mostly cuz I was expecting dungeons like this in botw and it has more of a story. Controller mode is pretty good for the sword but I have trouble using the shield, I rather the shield was L1 it would feel more natural.
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Quote from Dallasgamer :
Won't let me use my $10 online rewards certificate. I've been saving it for a deal like this. Probably just buy it anyway it's still a good deal.
Same here. Anyone know why it won't work!
Dec 18, 2021 01:41 PM
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jonnydooDec 18, 2021 01:41 PM
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ugh I really want this at $30. but I guess I'll bite.
Dec 18, 2021 02:04 PM
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OliveManatee886Dec 18, 2021 02:04 PM
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Target price matches GameStop. Get yourselves a brand new copy and stop supporting GameStop's sketchy business ethics of selling you used/opened games as "new"
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dbwellsDec 18, 2021 02:13 PM
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I also redeemed points for a certificate I couldn't use. No explanation I can see. Sad.

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Dec 18, 2021 02:35 PM
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lobomuteDec 18, 2021 02:35 PM
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Quote from Shad0WeN :
I'd say just about every Zelda game is if you are into the franchise. There are different styles of games within it though. You have an world game like BOTW -- a formula that had not been seen since the original Zelda on the NES actually. Then you have the more traditional 3D action RPG in a non-open world. And also your top-down 2D style game like Link's Awakening for example. Kind of 3 distinct styles among the mainstream games in the franchise's lineage but all worth playing imo.
Wouldn't SNES's "Link to the past" be considered world game formula?

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