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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
Official Site: http://www.nintendo.com/
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Critic Reviews
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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
1,388 Positive Ratings 90%
68 Mixed Ratings 4%
73 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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vodkaffee
Dec 13, 2019
A must have, but first, play the first one, i mean the Snes Zelda (probably my favorite game on the snes), because this is a direct sequelA must have, but first, play the first one, i mean the Snes Zelda (probably my favorite game on the snes), because this is a direct sequel and it uses the same map, and i LOVE that, because they added one thing, ONE power that totally remakes how you move in the map, is like playing a totaly different game and also playing the original game at the same time, i do not know if they can make a better sequel, i wouldnt even try it, this and the snes one are imo the best ones in the series.… Expand
10
Fear369
Jul 15, 2019
The legend of zelda a link between worlds is a great and fun 2D zelda game, with great puzzle, great music and a great plot twist in the finalThe legend of zelda a link between worlds is a great and fun 2D zelda game, with great puzzle, great music and a great plot twist in the final boss, taking of boss, the boss here are great. In Conclusion, The legend of zelda a link between worlds is a game that you need to buy :D… Expand
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DrewtheDude85
Apr 2, 2014
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds is a fantastic game and is one of my favorite 3DS games right now. If you are looking for a funThe Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds is a fantastic game and is one of my favorite 3DS games right now. If you are looking for a fun traditional bird-eye view Zelda game from more recent times, you really need to check out this game. It has great 2.5D graphics and fun and classic Zelda gameplay that will make old school video game veterans smile. It takes the world of the classic Zelda game from the Super Nintendo (A Link to the Past) and expands it to a great Zelda world. The story is good, it's simple when compared to other Zelda stories, but it's good. The gameplay is also very fun, it's not that challenging, but it's still a ton of fun. I also think the whole concept of using the Item shop is pretty interesting, I think I prefer the traditional way of getting items better, but this was alright, I just kind of hope they won't bring this back in later Zeldas. Another minor problem I had is if you play for "a while" (which is probably just an hour), the save post will advise you to take a break and you cannot even skip over this text! While it seems minor, it took away the experience and it may even be the reason why I am giving this game a 9/10 instead of a perfect 10/10; I strongly urge Nintendo to remove crap like this in their later games and just let us do what we want. But if you try to ignore it, you will find a Zelda game that is quite a masterpiece with it's fun gameplay and charm that will surely please Zelda fans old and new.… Expand
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conradlink
Dec 2, 2013
The controls are good, and the 3D visuals are great at 60 fps. The dungeons are quite fun, and are a good puzzle. It's a 3Ds game that you should own.
9
GlennGlenny
Nov 11, 2017
I picked this game up just before I got a Nintendo Switch so only got about half way before Breath of the Wild took over. Months later II picked this game up just before I got a Nintendo Switch so only got about half way before Breath of the Wild took over. Months later I decided to return and after finding my feet with the mechanics and plot again I was re-hooked. This is great chaser to Breath of the Wild with enough familiar parts and enough differences in the more linear plot. A great entry to the series I especially like the extra dimension of puzzle solving that comes from going 2D on the walls. For me just the right degree of challenge to be satisfying when I figured it out but without ever getting to the point where I couldn't go on.… Expand
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InstantKlassick
Feb 9, 2016
Wow, what can I say? This game is such an utter disappointment. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is my 3rd favorite game of all timeWow, what can I say? This game is such an utter disappointment. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is my 3rd favorite game of all time and my 1991 Game of the Year. That's number 3, out of over 4000 games played. I will be honest, I did not complete this game, nor did I play it longer than an hour. The simple fact that they made the items available to rent completely disgusted me. The fun of the original was to complete each dungeon boss with the item you found in said dungeon. For example: The hammer in dungeon 1, was used to destroy the scorpion monster in that dungeon. The hookshot in dungeon 2 was used to pull the "segments" off of the "balloon" monster in dungeon 2. That was all I needed to be subjected to in order to completely quit this game and return it the same day i purchased it. This game would be amazing had the original SNES game never been made. It's good for those who do not want any kind of challenge or for a younger audience. I implore you to rethink your purchase if you love Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past as much as I do. This is not it. Your best bet is to hopefully wait for a 25th anniversary edition to be released on 3DS store (Likely will not happen, but it would generate money for Nintendo if they did.)… Expand
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