Ghirahim from Zelda: Skyward Sword is the coolest villain in the series
Ghirahim from Zelda
The Legend of Zelda series is full of charismatic antagonists. In his many incarnations, Link has faced calamities and demons of all sorts, not just the well-known Ganondorf / Ganon pairing. Among these opponents, a leading role undoubtedly goes to Ghirahim.The villain of Skyward Sword is in fact one of the strengths of the game and picking up the remaster for Switch reminded us how cool and powerful it was . Uh ... How do you say? Don't you think so? How dare you, miserable human beings ... follow us as we tell you the reasons why we loved, and hated, Ghirahim.
Lord Ghirahim
Be careful, because to do so we will necessarily have to give you some advances on the events of Skyward Sword: if you do not want spoilers, we invite you not to continue further.of him Excellency Ghirahim, Lord of the demons, Patriarch of the Wizards, Lord of the land beneath Oltrenuvola. He is the one who stands between Link and the rescue of Zelda throughout the Skyward Sword adventure.
A unique character, different from those to which the Nintendo series has accustomed us. And his personality is revealed from the first meeting with the hero: histrionic, theatrical, calm only in appearance. His gestures are excessive, his words full of hyperbole. When Link tries to hinder him, Ghirahim treats him with disdain. But the constant delays to his plan caused by the servants of the Goddess bring out another side of the same coin.
Ghirahim taking a selfie with his friend Link ... Or maybe not Patience, the education, even Ghirahim's mercy quickly turn into anger, frustration and cruelty. The threats are becoming more and more bloody. From a victory that reduces his opponent to death, we move on to tortures capable of making Link deaf due to the same screams of pain as him.
Ghirahim is also a narcissist, vain and proud of his appearance. He is a spirit, but his incarnation of him is anthropomorphic and shows great care for every little detail. He loves flashy accessories, like the gorgeous blue diamonds he wears as pendants and the gorgeous red and gold cloak that wraps around his shoulders; under his cloak he sports a very sober white spandex, and he does not go lightly even with make-up.
It is evident that His Excellency is aware that he is superior to any other being who lives in that land, of which it is no coincidence that he is self-proclaimed lord.
The rivalry with Link
Guess who is to blame if Link has to leave the Cloud ... In the first fight, he actually proves unreachable for Link, who often finds himself disarmed and helpless in front of an enemy who faces him using only two fingers. Unfortunately for him, he is so full of himself that he underestimates the growth of the hero, who gradually becomes an increasingly concrete threat to the achievement of his goal.This is also why he will never be able to get the better of Link. Yet, despite the defeats, despite the events that will take place in the end of the story and that we do not want to anticipate, Ghirahim will still be able to fulfill his mission. And there are few villains who can boast such a result.
Affably evil, Ghirahim is bipolar, polite, poised, cruel, aggressive, manic, depressed, merciful, unstoppable. Ghirahim is many things, all enclosed within a single, great, magnificent character. One of the best of the rich Legend of Zelda. And we challenge you to say otherwise.
Really try it, in the comments below, if you dare. Otherwise go and retrieve the review of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, to understand who you are dealing with.
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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Review: A Satisfying Restoration of an Overlooked Gem
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword came at a weird moment for Nintendo. As the franchise's sixth main entry, the Wii title debuted on November 11th for The Legend of Zelda's 25th anniversary. The game sought to tell the origin story of the hero Link and how his story began so long ago. Now, Nintendo has given the game a careful remaster for the Nintendo Switch, and this new take allows Skyward Sword to shine through a few technical woes.
Skyward Sword tells the story of Link before he becomes the hero we all know. Taking place years in the past, this game follows Link as he trains to be a knight on the floating city Skyloft where he spends time with his childhood friend Zelda. Before long, Link is thrown into adventure when Zelda is stolen to the fabled land beneath the clouds, and Link learns he's been chosen by the Goddess Hylia to save Zelda and bring about peace.
(Photo: Nintendo)For long-time fans of The Legend of Zelda, this game works much as you'd expect. It doesn't lean into the exploratory mechanisms in Breath of the Wild, but it is not a straight dungeon-puzzler like The Legend of Zelda's first titles. Skyward Sword bridges the gap with innovative side quests and crafting tasks that expand Link's job. When it comes to story, Skyward Sword is hard to beat. The game gives Zelda one of her most involved arcs to date, and Link is shown as more than a mythical hero. The boy next door is sent on a mission to save his best friend, and Skyward Sword does an excellent job weaving this narrative with missions. Allies like Fi and Groose only bolster the origin story, but things sour when the villains are brought into consideration.
Players will meet foes like Ghirahim and Demise shortly after reaching the surface and, to be frank, the pair are static. Ghirahim's outlandish boasts are fun for a bit, but Demise is almost laughably simple. The characters struggle to live up to villains like Ganadorf who they inspire, and that definitely will come as a bummer to fans who've never experienced Skyward Sword before.
For those who have played the original game, you know that one of its biggest complaints came down to motion controls. The Wii title exclusively used the Wii remote and nunchuck to the horror of many. Now, the HD remaster of Skyward Sword allows fans to play the game using a traditional control with motion-controlled aim added if you'd like. This addition is a literal game-changer as it makes just about every aspect of the game easier. And if you should miss the motion controls, well, you can pop out a joycon to revisit them.
However, this new control system does have its pitfalls. The button mapping is fairly convoluted, at first. There are a lot of controls needed in Skyward Sword, and the original game had two controllers to spread things out. When things are condensed into a single controller, things get crowded quickly. Tasks like catching bugs and deflecting projectiles is notably harder in this game, but swordsmanship has improved tenfold. So if you feel uneasy with the controls, the only thing you can do is practice.
The new control system makes Skyward Sword infinitely more accessible to gamers, and it will appease fans of the franchise who love The Legend of Zelda lore. Its colorful story strays far from the dark world of Twilight Princess, and its crafting mechanics will feel familiar to those who've only tested out Breath of the Wild. And as Nintendo prepares a sequel to Breath of the Wild behind-the-scenes, this HD remaster is filled with tales fans are certain will show up in the next Legend of Zelda game.
Rating: 4 out of 5
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is available now on the Nintendo Switch.
