Iwata:People’s Expectations Nintendo Keep Getting Higher And Higher

[Zekkyou]

curl-6 said:

Zekkyou said:

Skyward Sword’s hate was directed at how little Nintendo bothered to innovate the series. Gamers expect something new and fresh with each literation of Zelda, so getting more of the same was somewhat of a kick in the face.

Skyward Sword's controls  were the biggest innovation for the series since the move to 3D in 1998.

Comparatively yes, but not when you consider that the use of the Wii mote by that point was very familiar. When I say innovate the series, I mean give gamers an experience they hadn't previously had. I'm not calling the game bad, I enjoyed what I played of it, I’m just saying the criticism was well placed.