My favorite location in The Legend of Zelda is its expansive desert region. That zone begins at the mouth of a mine, where technology appears to be more advanced than it ever has been in any other Zelda game.
I want those of you who are on the fence about this game or those of you who don't mind some video tourism to take a look at this place. And listen to it, too. I'll take you to the edge of the area's first wonderful surprise, but I won't spoil what happens next. That's for Skyward Sword players to enjoy for themselves.
This new Zelda excels at bringing players to interesting, beautiful, unusual places. I hope that comes through in this clip. Enjoy.
For more of my favorite 30-second Skyward Sword moments, go here.
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