Since its reveal during Nintendo Direct on February 17, 2021, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD asks a lot of questions. It is true that for the 35 years of the saga, many people would have thought of a better treatment for such an important anniversary date; especially when we see what Nintendo did for the 35 Mario springs in 2020. The first thing to bring back the episode Skyward Sword on the front of the stage (he who will celebrate his 10th birthday this year, in November next) was not in good taste for everyone, the latter being the unloved of the series. Due to its Paul Cézanne-style graphics which blew hot and cold at the time, clearly disappointing dungeons and unwelcome Motion Gaming gameplay.
But whatever, Nintendo’s choice to give it a second chance on Switch (it still sold 5 million copies on Wii at the time) with graphics this time around. in HD. Really? A little less than 24 hours after its announcement, the first comparisons began to fall, and the least we can say is that the visual differences between the Wii version of 2011 and what awaits us on Switch 10 years more late are hardly obvious. Admittedly, the game appears a little sharper thanks to a better resolution and the aliasing has almost disappeared, but for the rest, it is exactly the same copy. For a game that will be sold at a high price of 60 €, the pill is a little difficult to pass. We let you judge for yourself …
