Zelda: The Skyward Sword blows the doors open at E3

(Posted by: Harrison Milfeld)

The Zelda demo had some technical issues

Nintendo's E3 press conference got off to a surprising start with the first reveal of the newest Zelda for the Wii, titled The Skyward Sword. At first glance, the game borrows the art styles from its predecessors, Twilight Princess and Wind Waker, all while retaining a much older Link. Zelda creator, Shigeru Miyamoto (via green screen) first demonstrated what would be new in Link's newest adventure, until the famed game designer did his best teleportation illusion. Donning a sword and shield like he did during the unveil of Twilight Princess in 2004, Miyamoto showed off Skyward Sword's newly designed gameplay and HUD.

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Despite some Apple-esque Wi-Fi problems during the demo, Miyamoto was able to display the control design of Zelda: Skyward Sword. Players use the A and B buttons on the Wii Remote, and the C and Z buttons on the Nunchuk. Realistic motion control action takes care of the rest. So, the player will target with the Z button and slice and dice in whatever direction they choose with the Wiimote. As mentione by Nintendo, the game will utilize Wii MotionPlus to enable the player to feel as if they're in control of the famed Master Sword.

Given the time Nintendo had to show off the full-length demo of The Skyward Sword, Miyamoto looked as if he had trouble with the 1:1 control scheme. The demo may have been butchered, but the game looks to be more vibrant, yet adult. The game is being heralded as a "turning point" in the series' history.

We'll have a full-length trailer for The Skyward Sword once it becomes available.

The Legend of Zelda: The Skyward Sword is slated for release in 2011.