Published: November 04, 2011
Nintendo News: Adventure in the Desert Awaits Link in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for Wii
REDMOND, Wash. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Nintendo has revealed more details about the captivating areas, items
and game play in the massive The
Legend of Zelda : Skyward Sword game,
launching exclusively for the Wii
system on Nov. 20. This week, Link journeys through the
Lanayru Desert, where he must find his way through the puzzles in the
Lanayru Mining Facility, sail across a sea of sand and discover new
items to add to his collection. Newly revealed game elements include the
following:
• Lanayru Desert and the Lanayru Mining Facility: In this vast
area, surrounded in all directions by sand, Link must search for the
Lanayru Mining Facility. As strange a place as this is, Link will
encounter characters both new and familiar, such as Gorons. Inside the
Lanayru Mining Facility, Link will follow the path of mine carts through
this expansive area, experiencing new puzzles and challenges. He must
also face the dungeon boss Moldera, a fearsome giant scorpion.
• Sand Ship: Late in his quest, Link returns to a different area
of the Lanayru Desert as he sails across a sea of sand in search of a
hidden ship.
• New Items: In the desert, Link will receive two new items - the
Claw Shots and the Gust Jar. The Claw Shots allow players to grapple and
pull themselves toward otherwise unreachable areas. The Gust Jar can
blow a burst of air to stun enemies or clear paths through piles of
sand. Players will find the Gust Jar essential to solving the puzzles in
the Lanayru Mining Facility.
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 were
performed at The
Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Symphony Concert on Oct.
21 in Los Angeles.
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/.
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