Skyward Sword Characters Detailed in Official Press Release
Posted on September 29 2011 by Nathanial Rumphol-Janc
While pretty much everything we could possibly need to know about Skyloft and its characters based on the opening hours of the game has been revealed ten times over today already, it’s always better to hear the facts from Nintendo themselves – and they’re definitely in on the Skyward Sword preview action with a snazzy new press release that details each of the major characters.
There’s no “real” news here but Fi does get her first official acknowledgement from Nintendo and we get a suggestion that Zelda’s father actually knows even more about what’s going on behind the scenes in this game than we might have thought…
NEW STORY DETAILS AND CHARACTERS REVEALED FOR THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: SKYWARD SWORD FOR WII
Sept. 29, 2011
Nintendo has revealed new details about the introductory storyline and game play in The Legend of Zelda™: Skyward Sword, which will launch exclusively for the Wii™ system on Nov. 20. The enhanced motion controls of the Wii Remote™ Plus (or Wii Remote controller with a Wii MotionPlus™ accessory) and Nunchuk™ controller allow for deeply immersive puzzle-solving challenges in this latest addition to the iconic Zelda franchise. This new game – one of the biggest in the history of Nintendo software development – will also feature new story elements that lay the foundation for the events that occur in the rest of the series. This includes the creation of the Master Sword, an ancient and powerful weapon that has been a constant in the 25-year history of the Zelda series. The introductory storyline includes the following:
• Introduction: The new game’s storyline begins in Skyloft, an island town suspended high in the sky, on the day before young Link™ is to compete in a major bird-flying competition. The winner of the contest will earn the honor of taking part in a special ceremony with Zelda™.
• Link and Zelda: Friends since childhood, Link and Zelda have always shared a special bond. Events in the new game will add even more depth to their relationship.
• Groose: Link’s nemesis at school, Groose, plays a significant role in the early moments of the new game. This bully of a character not only threatens Link’s chances to win the bird-flying competition, but he also reveals a jealous streak toward Link and Zelda’s special bond.
• Fi: Early on in Link’s new adventure, he encounters Fi, the spirit of the powerful Goddess Sword. Fi’s guidance proves to be crucial as Link goes forth on a challenging quest that will ultimately result in the creation of the Master Sword.
• Zelda’s father: Gaepora, Zelda’s father, is the headmaster of Link’s school. As such, he has knowledge of the history and legends of Skyloft.
More details about the game’s storyline and features will be revealed 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 early 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.
For more information about The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, visit http://zelda.com/skywardsword.
Again, it’s not huge news nor is it something we couldn’t have deduced based on Gaepora’s pre-existing knowledge of the Goddess Sword as revealed this morning, but if he really does know all the legends related to Skyloft, I wonder what else he’s hiding? Is the task of protecting this knowledge something passed down through his family? Does he know what other protections are in place to keep the “absolute power” the Goddess safeguards secure? How does he feel about his daughter being put at such risk because of their position in relationship to Skyloft’s history and traditions? I’m just twitching to find out!
And did I see a tease at more information to come? Oh boy – I can’t wait! (No, you won’t see me clicking refresh every hour or so at the Nintendo press page or official site over the next couple of weeks. What are you getting at?)
Source: Nintendo Press
