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Azure2001

Skyward sword references?

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So while there are references to other games, why does skyward sword seem to be the most important? Its the only game that got a reference in the cutscenes (and one of the most dramatic at that). Its also referenced in the forgotten temple, aka skyloft, where you not only see the largest of any ruins, but recieve your heros gear.

Its just speculation but, could a certain sword dwelling ai come back later on to tell us our joycon battery is low? Are there any other skyward sword references I missed?

Posted Mar 6, 2020, 5:14 PM UTC

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MirumVictus:mastersword:•

Probably because Skyward Sword was the first game to set up a consistent over arching plot (the reincarnation of the Hero, Denise's curse etc.) And also because it the the last big Zelda game released before BotW so is the most relevant in terms of their overall plans for the progression of the series i.e. the addition of the voice within the sword, Zelda's relationship to the goddess Hylia etc.

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centraleft•

Yep, this. Skyward Sword made the LoZ canon (kind of) make sense.

Also beware the curse of Denise!!!

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MirumVictus:mastersword:•

You don't want to mess with Denise, he'll ruin your ability to type in an instant!

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Powerful_Artist•

apparently someone just told me the forgotten temple is supposed to be a part of skyloft or something. but idk it was just what i was told

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Azure2001OP•

Hmmmm, wonder who said that?

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Powerful_Artist•

just someone in another thread. i cant confirm it but i could see it being true. no source though, sorry

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Azure2001OP•

It was me who said that, just found it funny that I would mention that to you, have the idea to post this question, and then have you be the first to reply.

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Powerful_Artist•

lol

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Jaxtraw04:bolson:•

There is also the breach of Demise map area from Ridgland to Central Hyrule and if you look at the 0attern around the triforce symbol at the top of the castle it is the same pattern as on the Gate of Time.

There are many Twilight Princess references as well: Arbiter's Grounds, Ancient Relic in Lurelin, Subdued Ceremony cutscene ("in the embers of twilight") and if you count. DLC and Amiibo you have Zant's helmut, the Twilight bow, Wolf Link, Twilight Armor, Sword of the Seven Sages, etc.

DLC also gives us the lobster shirt and Phantom Ganon Armor from Windwaker (worn on a 2nd quest if Link has already beaten the game) and Amiibo with seabreeze boomerang, the best shield in the game (besides Hylian) not to mention Lurelin is setup exactly like Outset Island

DLC also give us major's mask, fierce deity set and sword as well

Ocarina of time is seen on the layout of the temple of time and "Eastern Abby Ruins" set up exactly like castle town and the castle, complete with fountain and gate,

There are many other's I'm forgetting...all the famous Gorons...even one from Termina, are carved into death mountain, spectacle rock, but yes this game does harken back to previous games. There are some cool YouTube videos on the subject...

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