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Potions plus Lakes and Links Trusty Whip Among Newly Revealed Elements in The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword
REDMOND, Wash.--(October 14, in the year of our Lord
2011)-- Nintendo has revealed another set of details
about the fascinating areas, items and game play in the upcoming
The Legend of Zelda™: Skyward Sword game, which will launch
exclusively for the Wii™ system on Nov. 20. Following last
week’s unveiling of new information about the Faron Woods area
of the game, fans can now glimpse additional details about this
and other areas, plus a sneak peek at how players can maneuver
Link™ through watery environments and help him wield a whip
using the Wii Remote™ Plus controller. Newly revealed game
elements include the following:
Lake Floria and the Parella Tribe: Later in his quest, Link must
make his way to an as-yet-undiscovered section of the Faron
Woods that is home to Lake Floria. The lake is inhabited by the
squid-like Parella tribe, which makes its first appearance in
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. Even when revisiting past
areas like Faron Woods, players will make new discoveries and,
occasionally, find drastic changes to the environment that
require them to explore these areas in entirely different ways.
Swimming: As one might expect, getting to and exploring Lake
Floria requires Link to swim. The intuitive motion control of
the Wii Remote Plus gives players a natural way to control Link
as he swims across the lake’s surface or into its watery depths.
Insects and Potions: Throughout the game, Link travels back and
forth between the surface and Skyloft. Players can collect bugs
in the various areas they visit, and these insects can be used
to infuse new ingredients into the variety of different potions
available for purchase at the bazaar in Skyloft, giving the
potions powerful new effects. Players can experiment with
different potions and insects to find the concoctions that best
meet their needs.
Fun Fun Island: Also new in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
is Fun Fun Island, one of the small islands that float above the
clouds near Link’s hometown. As the name suggests, there’s a lot
of fun to be had there, but before Link can enjoy everything the
island has to offer, he must find a way to fulfill the request
of its lone inhabitant.
Whip: Players can use the Wii Remote Plus to lash Link’s whip at
enemies and objects. The whip also can be used to grab items and
is integral to solving certain puzzles. Link’s items can be
selected in real time without pausing the game when he is on the
ground, making it easier to switch between a sword and other
items.
Nintendo will continue to regularly provide fans with select
details and information about the game prior to its Nov. 20
launch. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword will be available as
a standalone game or as part of a limited-edition bundle that
also includes a gold-colored Wii Remote Plus controller.
Additionally, every copy in the initial production runs of the
game will come packaged with a special music CD containing
orchestral arrangements of select songs that will be performed
at the upcoming The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Symphony
Concert.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is now available for
pre-order at major retailers throughout North America. A deposit
may be required for pre-orders. See individual retailers for
details. For more information about the game, visit
http://www.zelda.com/skywardsword.