Miyamoto’s Zelda idea that took thirteen years to realize
Thanks to the 1:1 functionality of Wii MotionPlus, players will be able to raise Link’s sword in the air for a charge attack in Zelda: Skyward Sword. Did you know that Shigeru Miyamoto wanted to implement the idea was thought of thirteen years ago?
As was stated in the latest Iwata Asks, Shigeru Miyamoto was looking to include sword raising in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. But it wasn’t until Skyward Sword that he was able to accomplish his goal.
Aonuma: That’s right. Apart from the horse, ever since The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Miyamoto-san has said that he wants Link to raise his sword over his head.
Osawa: He said that to me, too. We couldn’t do it on the Nintendo 64 system.
Iwata: But you can raise the sword in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, right?
Aonuma: Yes. It uses the Wii MotionPlus technology, so we’ve finally done it.
Iwata: After 13 years, you’ve fulfilled another wish.
Aonuma: So to Miyamoto-san, all the games in The Legend of Zelda series are connected.
