The Beetle is easily one of my favorite newer Zelda items, and one of the best things about Skyward Sword. In a game with so much to offer, it was a standout and an essential part of the adventure. Skyward Sword is a linear game, but the Beetle enhanced elements of player choice and interaction with the environment–both keys to giving Skyward Sword its unique place in the Zelda pantheon. It also utilized Wii MotionPlus fairly well, and though it…