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The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (3DS)

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Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Game Details: The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds is a new game with a new storyline set in world of the
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds is a new game with a new storyline set in world of the Super NES classic The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Genre(s): Action RPG Role-Playing Action Adventure General Action RPG Open-World
Number of players: No Online Multiplayer
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Rating: E
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Critic Reviews
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91
Metascore Universal acclaim
79 Positive Ratings 97%
2 Mixed Ratings 2%
0 Negative Ratings 0%
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LEVEL (Czech Republic)
Dec 28, 2013
"No two ways about it: if you own a 3DS, this Zelda is a must. It’s an intelligent and entertaining action game, brimming with fresh ideas and fascinating worlds. [Issue#237]"
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EGM
Nov 14, 2013
"A Link Between Worlds recognizes that it’s not tacked-on stealth segments or waggling a controller to roll bombs that makes Zelda tick—it’s the unbounded exploration and freedom found in the NES original, and it’s finally back in full force here. Every Zelda fan needs to play this game." ... Read full review
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Digital Chumps
Nov 14, 2013
"A stellar game all the way around. A Link Between Worlds maximizes the concept of depth, from the 3D, to the 2D mechanic, to the characters. This game certainly fits well in the pantheon of amazing Zelda games." ... Read full review
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GamingTrend
Nov 14, 2013
"It’s not just a nostalgic trip; A Link Between Worlds is an excellent game on its own. That said, this title functions most effectively as fan service to us old heads — the references to the source material are as numerous as they are captivating." ... Read full review
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Gameplanet
Dec 11, 2013
"A Link Between Worlds boasts excellent characterisation and spacial design. Even a too-shallow difficulty curve can't hold this long awaited entry back." ... Read full review
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AusGamers
Nov 27, 2013
"Even the most stalwart, traditionalist series fan should be able to appreciate A Link Between Worlds for what it is: the most interesting new Zelda game since Wind Waker." ... Read full review
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Destructoid
Nov 14, 2013
"A Link Between World's main problem at the end of the day is a complete lack of heart. There's no defining moment, no memorable villains or characters, and no truly "new" items that make their mark on the series. It's certainly playable in every sense of the word, but I didn't feel the magic I had felt so many times before." ... Read full review
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9.0
User Score Universal acclaim
1,542 Positive Ratings 90%
76 Mixed Ratings 4%
77 Negative Ratings 4%
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46joey_b
Nov 22, 2013
What initially looked like a game leaning on the aging crutches of A Link to the Past has turned out to be a thoroughly poignant, vivid andWhat initially looked like a game leaning on the aging crutches of A Link to the Past has turned out to be a thoroughly poignant, vivid and immensely satisfying game worthy of standing on its own two feet. Set in the world of A Link to the Past, Link Between Worlds makes the serendipitous combination of a reinvigorating spark with a meaty hit of nostalgia. Presenting freedom of choice gameplay not seen since the original, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds makes no effort to hold the players hand through the richly dense world of Hyrule and it works brilliantly. Rather than following in the footsteps of Game Freak and introducing the franchise to a new generation of audiences at the risk of patronising its long term fans, (I’m looking at you Pokémon X and Y) Link Between Worlds pays homage to those of us who have followed Link since his debut over 25 years ago all whilst paving the way for a reinvention of what it means to make a Zelda game. The puzzles in Link Between Worlds are, as aforementioned, immensely satisfying. I could almost hear the pieces of a riddle snap together in my head as I strived to calculate the answer. It’s a feeling experienced whilst playing the Professor Layton series, but puzzle-solving in this game is made relevant and interesting by the vivid world, close to perfect combat and awe-inspiring imagination. This is a beautiful game, presenting a colourful and vibrant world that just seems to radiate adventure and exploration. The characters are complex and interesting, but perhaps the biggest achievement in terms of its presentation is the silky-smooth 60fps frame rate which stays consistent throughout this 18 hour adventure even with the 3D effect turned on.… Expand
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patrickmurphy09
Sep 7, 2020
Warning: This game is hard to put down.
This game takes what makes top-down Zelda gameplay and absolutely knocks it out of the park. A loveWarning: This game is hard to put down.
This game takes what makes top-down Zelda gameplay and absolutely knocks it out of the park. A love letter to A Link to the Past, A Link Between Worlds even builds upon that untouchable game and excels beyond it, in my opinion. The open world nature of the game makes the player feel like they are truly living in the world and acting on their own decisions. The storyline is also a remarkable experience built on top of an already solid game. The art style is also incredibly pleasant to experience, and viewing in 3D only makes it even better. I plan to be completing a hero's quest (master quest? I forget what this game calls that unlocked version) in the relatively near future.… Expand
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AKthaBeast
Mar 22, 2018
This game brings so much nostalgia back with unique game mechanics that keep this classic drop down viewed Zelda game fresh and entertaining.
9
AugustusCB
Mar 17, 2014
A great game in every sense. In my opinion, a superior game to A Link to the Past in almost every way. With that said, now the flaws of theA great game in every sense. In my opinion, a superior game to A Link to the Past in almost every way. With that said, now the flaws of the game. The best way to describe ALBW is that its a roller coaster ride: from beginning to end, it's a terrific and comfortable experience with thrills at every corner. You'll have a smile on your face for every minute of this thrill-ride. But that's where the problem comes in: it's a thrill and nothing more, and a quick thrill at that. There's no denying I had fun with the ingenious dungeon design, fun-to-solve puzzles, intense boss fights and intriguing plot, but while playing the game I never felt challenged. This was mainly due to the weak exploration: the secrets are rather easy to discover and vast amounts of Rupees are practically handed to you. It's almost as if Nintendo wanted me to have the least frustrating experience possible, but it hurt the immersion. Unlike other Zeldas, I didn't feel like I was embarking on an adventure; I felt like I was playing a game and that's it.

I also felt the art direction, while unique, wasn't all that interesting and even at times unpleasant to look at. But its soundtrack, while similar to ALttP, is great, my favorite being Lorule's Death Mountain theme.

The game's story also shines as you're essentially meeting characters that live in a hopeless world: a world without a Triforce. It's a fascinating concept, and while it gave a very satisfactory ending, I do wish that the game went more than just knee-deep into the plot.

Overall, I suppose the biggest complaint I have with ALBW is that it is non-stop action: you are always doing something. The problem is that the game never gives itself a chance to breathe and to let you take in your surroundings in order to immerse you into the game's world.

While I wasn't blown away by the game, rest assured I had a great time with it. The Zelda series continues to shine.… Expand
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NorwayGamer
Jul 5, 2019
For some reason, I forgot to leave a review for this game after I beat it a few years ago. I never played "a link to the past" when I wasFor some reason, I forgot to leave a review for this game after I beat it a few years ago. I never played "a link to the past" when I was younger, so this was completely fresh experience for me.

And I really liked it. Particularly great that you can complete any dungeoun in any desired order, plus you can get most of the useful items right away, you can "borrow" them that is. But thankfully, you can purchase them on a permanent basis later, which is fairly easy considering how plentiful rupees are in this game.

the world is also mostly open at the beginning of the game, so you can explore pretty much at your own pace. There are several intersting vistas, so exploring is fun. I also liked the sidequests, being a completionist isn't a problem when it's that much fun.… Expand
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forevernes
May 20, 2018
nota 9,5 La obra maestra de la portátil de nintendo
No tengo palabras para demostrar lo satisfecho que me dejo tener en mi manos la secuelanota 9,5 La obra maestra de la portátil de nintendo
No tengo palabras para demostrar lo satisfecho que me dejo tener en mi manos la secuela del mejor juego de la historia a link to the past una de las obras mas fuertes de la gran N aterriza a la portátil 3ds nada mas ni nadas menos que The Legend OF Zelda A Link Between Worlds que hermoso fue regresar a Hyrule y de esta manera con una joya de videojuego, bueno empecemos con mis impresiones el juego da al salto a la 3ds con una innovación que cambia el estilo completo de lo que es zelda, desde el twilight princess y skyward que me parecieron demasiado lineales, recorrer hyrule a tu antojo se me hizo muy agradable rentando las armas a ravio y explorar las mazmorras a tu antojo pegarse a las paredes como un papel me hizo sentir una experiencia satisfactoria gracias a esa nueva habilidad cambia el estilo completo de lo que era a link to the past con puzles muy distintos y nuevas formas de buscar objetos o combatir con jefes quede muy sorprendido por el gran toque… Expand
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Kirshks
Jun 30, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it's so overrated, I tried to play it and experience was awfull, game is trash… Expand
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