From: __Smurf__ | #001
Why create a mechanic to purposely discourage you from using your shield?
Because half the reason the combat used to be boring was that you could press R to win except against the Iron Knuckles. This encourages you to guard only when it's truly necessary, instead showing off your mad gamer skills to pirouette around the enemies to slaughter them.
And yes, it picks up. Skyward Sword is the best Zelda since MM.
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Sburbopolis, Homestuck RPG: http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/8-gamefaqs-contests/60981373