Left Handed Mode in Skyward Sword

By Stuart Lawrence 06.10.2011 16

Left Handed Mode in Skyward Sword on Nintendo gaming news, videos and discussion

In a video preview of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword IGN has revealed a few little tidbits in the combat training including a revelation that there will be a left handed mode for all the people who prefer to use their left side, with Link also being left handed.

The video shows a few combat moves as Link goes through his training to earn his sword, as well as speaking about why he is doing this training. The video also then mentioned that at the beginning of the game, a menu asks you what hand you'll prefer to use, with it not being entirely clear whether Link will be mirroring his right handed self.


 

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword will be released in Europe on November 18th, with the US release date being two days later.

What do you think about there being a left handed mode? Does this revelation make you want the game more?

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Lynk is offline. Lynk 06.10.2011#1

Will this mean the entire game world is mirrored like in TP?

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Stulaw is offline. Stulaw 06.10.2011#2

No, just Link I think.

Edit, may have to change that, it's a bit ambiguous in the way they say it, i.e Link is left handed, as well as the player, or Link is right handed, and the player can control him using his right hand.

Also sort of spoiler for those who may watch the video in terms of Gameplay.

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( Edited 06.10.2011 18:03 by Stulaw )

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Canyarion is offline. Canyarion 06.10.2011#3

Smilie Well, Link has always been a leftie before Twilight Princess on Wii, so this makes me happy.

But will I play it left-handed? Maybe on my second playthrough, although it will be hard!

 
O. Donaghy (guest) 06.10.2011#4

This should just about please everyone!
100 hours+
100 minutes of cutscenes
left handed option
out in less than 2 months
1 to 1 swordplay
origins of the series
lots of content
WELL no matter what GOTY in my eyes!

crackedthesky is offline. crackedthesky 06.10.2011#5

Link being a leftie is a myth. His character image mirrored in the first game, meaning he was right or left handed depending on which direction you were facing. As seen in this image, he even picks up his first sword with his right hand:

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Most official art showed him left-handed though, though some had him wielding the sword with his right.

Regardless, lefties across the globe should be happy. Though most are probably used to playing right-handed by now anyway.

( Edited 06.10.2011 22:03 by justonesp00lturn )

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Canyarion is offline. Canyarion 06.10.2011#6

It's just 6 weeks away! Smilie I am SO going to take the day off on November 18. ^_^

 
JoshSL is offline. JoshSL 06.10.2011#7

I'll see how I feel with the hand I use.
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Martin_ is offline. Martin_ 07.10.2011#8

Link is always a lefty. Use your Wiis to actually improve your mobility for once, as is often marketed. Go southpaw and you might become a little ambidextrous! Canonically, TP is a GC game, and therefore Skyward Sword is the first one where he is a righty. Fucking stupid Wii, ruining everything! /joke

 
bornforthis43 is offline. bornforthis43 07.10.2011#9

C'mon, does this even need to be a debate? I'm left handed, but I adapted mad quick when I was young and can play all Zelda games fine regardless of what hand I'm using. And, now I can do several things with my right hand so it's a win win.

 
Brett (guest) 07.10.2011#10

Nintendo, for the first time in years, you listened to your fans!!!

Darkflame is offline. Darkflame 07.10.2011#11

Given theres plenty of different links, the idea of "he" is being left/right is a bit silly anyway.

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jb is offline. jb 08.10.2011#12

Good stuff on Nintendo for having that option for lefties!

That said though, what do left handed players here feel about using the nunchuck in the right hand for movement - I know with dual analogue sticks these days, using the right hand for movement isn't that big a deal, but trying a nunchuck in the right hand for me doesn't feel quite right.

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EthanOfNewBark is offline. EthanOfNewBark 08.10.2011#13

Holy crap... this game is blowing my freaking mind! I can't wait! Smilie Smilie Smilie My sister is left-handed, so this is a plus for her!

On November 21st (in North America), you'll know where to find me... knee deep in empty styrofoam ramen noodle cups, swinging a Wii remote+ around with my massive arms I will have developed from playing Skyward Sword for 20 straight hours...
 
Stulaw is offline. Stulaw 12.10.2011#14

It would take about 5 minutes of getting use to for me with holding the Nunchuck in my right hand, but I guess with some it would mess their coordination up.

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PixelZomblina is offline. PixelZomblina 13.10.2011#15

justonesp00lturn said:
Link being a leftie is a myth. His character image mirrored in the first game, meaning he was right or left handed depending on which direction you were facing. As seen in this image, he even picks up his first sword with his right hand:

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Most official art showed him left-handed though, though some had him wielding the sword with his right.

Never really noticed that. Thanks for pointing that out!! Most likely I'll be playing Left handed if it's an option. I'll feel more like Link. ;3

 
Mush is offline. Mush 13.10.2011#16

I'm a lefty, but I'll be playing with the Wii Remote+ in my right hand, as I find it rather uncomfortable holding the nunchuck in my right hand... it just doesn't feel right.

I might give the left-handed "mode" a go, once I've completed it. I doubt I'd be any good at it though, I honestly don't see how people can comfortably hold and use the nunchuck in their right hand.

 

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