Yes, there's a good amount of overly long tutorials at parts. There's also quite a few really cool parts of it. In fact, most of the plot stuff is actually pretty damn good. Following Fi through Skyloft in the night for the first time is probably my favorite part of the game.
This is shorter than I'd like it to be, but I guess I just really don't get how you could hate the whole intro for what's ultimately a small part of it.
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[NO BARKLEY NO PEACE]
im here to you dark soul with my LIGHT -ertyu