Skyward Sword Final Thoughts (Spoilers)

[bam]

I know there is a Skyward Sword Thread already, but I thought I might start one for the people who have already finished the game.

I am satisfied with the game in general, although the controllers betrayed me a few times and some gripes here and there. A good Zelda game but definitely not a 10 (cough, cough, IGN).

For the good:
It's a new Zelda game! The Moblin design is probably my favorite Moblin in the whole series. Also the new Stalfos looked cool, too. Some cool new characters! My favorites Pipit, Groose, Uncle Bats. Who are your favorites?

The game was very emotional at times, something I haven't experienced in many Zelda games. Did anyone else got a little teary eyed?

Nice dungeon design! I specially like the magic ball that transports stuff into the past. Also, the obligatory water level was not that bad! What are y'all's favorite dungeons?

No damage if you fall off a cliff! Although if you fall in Skyloft it makes you watch that endless cutscene

For the not so good:
I was so disappointed that *SPOILER ALERT* at the end Link didn't get any...reward. Not even a kiss or hold hands or nothings. It was hinted throughout the whole game that there was some sort romantic thing going on, but nada. (Remember Zelda was about to tell Link something important before getting knocked out by that tornado in the beginning)

Also, did the whole game came out as too "Japanese" or too "anime" to anyone else? Like in the charecters mannerisms and even in their "grunts" and stuff. Even Zelda's relationship with Link came to me as too "magical girlfriend." I know the game was made in Japan, but I think that Twilight Princess was a lot less "anime." Did anyone feel the same way? (Don't get me started on Fledge with his "I am too shy and weak dialogue." Who says that anyway?)

I was so happy I was finally going to get the Triforce! I thought "after that I am going to take names and kick ass or whatever." Instead it is used to make some dumm wish! When Ganon got the Triforce he got to make all sorts of cool stuff. Did anyone else think that this was a little anticlimactic?

I know you are supposed to be the hero and all, but unlike past Zelda games, people did not help you because they just couldn't for some reason or another. In Twilight Princess they actually do although in the end. In this game it kind of felt like they were just sitting on their asses. Zelda's father just stood there in his study all game and then took 12 hour baths at every night! Did anyone else feel the same?

I just realized this became a big rant, but believe me I liked the game! It got me entertained for a very long time. Not the best Zelda game out there, but good nonetheless!

[Hookshot_John]

I was so disappointed that *SPOILER ALERT* at the end Link didn't get any...reward. Not even a kiss or hold hands or nothings. It was hinted throughout the whole game that there was some sort romantic thing going on, but nada. (Remember Zelda was about to tell Link something important before getting knocked out by that tornado in the beginning)

My thoughts exactly. Even though I guess it would be weird for future relations if Zelda and Link did get together in the end... but even a hand shake would have been something. I felt the entire game was building up to a big hug or ANYTHING! I mean you could feel the emotion in the beginning of the game, and then it disappears.

Was also annoyed at the controls from time to time. The bomb throwing caused me quite a bit of trouble in the first few levels.

Certainly not the best Zelda game, and I would still put Twilight Princess, Link to the Past and Awakening ahead of it (I'm not the biggest fan or Ocarina of TIme.) Still a good game though.

[bam]

My thoughts exactly. Even though I guess it would be weird for future relations if Zelda and Link did get together in the end... but even a hand shake would have been something. I felt the entire game was building up to a big hug or ANYTHING! I mean you could feel the emotion in the beginning of the game, and then it disappears.

The way I thought it works is that only the Zeldas might be direct descendant of Zelda(s) and (possibly) the Links. (This is based on the fact that there is a royal line.) And that a new (albeit unrelated) Link, or Hero, would turn up every now and then (as there isn't any mention that all Links are descendants of each other?)

Otherwise, I would agree with you and it would be too creepy if they were related :/

[Pichu]

Demise was too easy. I didn't even know about the Skyward Strike and it was still too easy. Although, it still was a fitting final fight. My main dissapointment is the story. I wish they had fleshed out or foreshadowed Demise's descendant.

[optmusprimenumber]

ohhh, i already posted here: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=34432&p=531575#p531575

[Zing]

It was Impa the whole damn time!

Also: the most Japanese sounding, non-speaking characters, ever. I can't say that I have heard many Japanese people gasp or grunt, but this is exactly how I would imagine they sound.

[hashiriya1]

I just beat it last night. I gotta say it was a lot more than expected. I haven't played or beaten a Zelda game in over 10 years. This is my first '3D' Zelda game. I never was really a Zelda fan but thought I'd give this one a shot. I was pleased, but as mentioned it was a bit anticlimactic. I was expecting to Link to become a Knight in some sort of ceremony after the credits. Instead he decided to ditch his people to be Zelda's doormat. Even my girlfriend who watched me play here and there was kind of like "That's it?"

I did all of the sidequests (gratitude crystals, goddess cubes, and pieces of heart) thinking there would be some payoff, but there wasn't. It was kind of tedious with the fetching but it was optional so I can't really complain. Doing all the extras and exploring did take 50 hours.

Anyway, in the end I enjoyed playing the game. Perhaps I'll try Twilight Princess or Ocarina of Time (3DS) next since people keep telling me both of them are better than Skyward Sword.

[Zing]

both of them are better than Skyward Sword.