Skyward Sword Impressions

The single biggest change to Skyward Sword compared to previous Zelda titles is the emphasis on sword combat. Most Zelda games focus more on puzzle solving and exploration – both of which are main components in Skyward Sword – but now we get a taste of what it's like to be a swordsman in Hyrule. I had the opportunity to play the game at E3 2010 with our friends over at RoboAwesome, and the 1:1 sword controls worked perfectly. Every arm angle and swipe was reflected on screen perfectly, and best of all, the combat was actually challenging; not because of broken controls or overly difficult enemies, but because battles took a great deal of strategy and precision to master – I actually died against a Stalfoes. Recent trailers have shown some clever new additions to combat as well. The latest trailer shows Link fighting a large, shield-carrying Moblin, and instead of taking it head on, Link runs at the Moblin, climbs over its shield and on top of it and strikes from behind. The Moblin turns around, prompting Link to cut up its shield in the same exact pattern as his sword strikes. 
 
 
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50 to 100? That's quite a disparity. Hopefully it means there are a significant amount of side quests and secrets (WW), and not a significant amount of running back and forth across wide open plains (TP). I still think it's unlikely that I will reach 100 hours, unless the combat really is as difficult as they say it is; I tend to breeze through most Zelda games, as I think most people do.

I don't believe that, but 100 minutes of cutscenes sounds good.

I already had this feeling it was gonna be a bit open like Wind Waker was, which I very much like as it gave more life to the world.
Twilight Princess often felt pretty empty in the fields and towns, Wind Waker was a bit more lively (except for the sea ofcourse) and I hope that this will be the case again.
 
I'm so bloody anxious for this game, I had my doubts at the beginning but I'm sold just from watching little clips.

They said the same about Twilight Princess though, 70-100 hours of gameplay when in reality it was about 50. Still pretty great of course.

I don't think I've ever spent 50 hours on any Zelda title, let alone 100.

Unless there's another time-wasting collect-a-thon like the statuettes from Wind Waker, I'll remain cynical on that claim.

So I'll beat it in about 25-30 then. Alright.

Wish i had my Wii for this, but it was just dusting away anyhow. O well..

so 35 hours max

Cinematic cutscenes are going to be great with all the top notch voice actors they hired!

Oh, wait...

@MooseyMcMan said:

Cinematic cutscenes are going to be great with all the top notch voice actors they hired!

Oh, wait...

Grunts and laughter still require VO. What more do you need? Bad guy laughs, good guy grunts, damsel sighs. You're set.

I can't wait for this, I think it looks great. Hopefully it is.

This is what I want from Zelda, childlike glee and colours.

Most likely they included a figurine collect-a-thon, ala WW, or something to that effect.

After trying to 100% Wind Waker, I wouldn't be shocked at 50 hours. But 100?