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Zelda Skyward Sword HD - HD Graphics Comparison: Switch Vs Wii Graphics Comparison
This is a guide comparing graphics of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD for the Nintendo Switch. Read on to see a comparison between the original game on the Nintendo Wii and the HD version on the Nintendo Switch!

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Skyward Sword Switch Vs. Wii Comparison

Removed Blur

Zelda Skyward Sword HD - Zelda Cutscene (Original Wii)
Original Wii Version
Zelda Skyward Sword HD - Zelda Cutscene (Nintendo Switch Version)
Nintendo Switch
Zelda Skyward Sword - Link Cutscene (Original Wii Version)
Original Wii Version
Zelda Skyward Sword - Link Cutscene (Nintendo Switch Version)
Nintendo Switch

As shown in the table above, there is a noticeable blurry background that can be seen in the original Nintendo Wii version. This was removed for the HD version in the Nintendo Switch

Enhanced Shadows and Textures

Zelda Skyward Sword - Link & Zelda Cutscene (Wii Version)
Original Wii Version
Zelda Skyward Sword - Link & Zelda Cutscene (Nintendo Switch Version)
Nintendo Switch
Zelda Skyward Sword - Cutscene Textures (Wii)
Original Wii Version
Zelda Skyward Sword - Cutscene Textures (Switch)
Nintendo Switch
Zelda Skyward Sword - Knight Academy Cutscene (Wii)
Original Wii Version
Zelda Skyward Sword - Knight Academy Cutscene (Switch)
Nintendo Switch

Taking advantage of the Nintendo Switch's processing power, Skyward Sword HD has enhanced shadows and textures compared to the original Nintendo Wii version.

In addition, the Switch version has minor lighting improvements, making cutscenes less darker than the original.

Reduced Yellow Filter

Zelda Skyward Sword - Yellow Filter (Wii Version)
Original Wii Version
Zelda Skyward Sword - Yellow Filter (Switch Version)
Nintendo Switch
Zelda Skyward Sword - Loftwing (Wii Version)
Original Wii Version
Zelda Skyward Sword - Loftwing Yellow Filter (Switch Version)
Nintendo Switch

The original Wii version has a subtle yellow filter applied, making the clouds have a slight yellowish tint. This effect has been reduced for the Switch version.

Minor Improvements to Link's Character Model

Zelda Skyward Sword - Link Cutscene2 (Wii)
Original Wii Version
Zelda Skyward Sword - Link Cutscene2 (Switch)
Nintendo Switch
Zelda Skyward Sword - Link Cutscene3 (Wii)
Original Wii Version
Zelda Skyward Sword - Link Cutscene3 (Switch)
Nintendo Switch

As shown in the tables above, Link has jagged shoulders that can be seen in the original Wii version. This is improved in the Switch version, giving Link rounder and realistic shoulders.

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