The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

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  • Summary: [*Reviews will go up on September 19 at 5am Pacific] 26 years after its original release on Game Boy, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening will be reborn as a new experience on Nintendo Switch. Buffeted by a storm, Link washes ashore on the mysterious Koholint Island. In order to return[*Reviews will go up on September 19 at 5am Pacific] 26 years after its original release on Game Boy, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening will be reborn as a new experience on Nintendo Switch. Buffeted by a storm, Link washes ashore on the mysterious Koholint Island. In order to return home, Link must overcome challenging dungeons and battle against fearsome monsters. This new version of the classic adventure includes many unique elements that appeared in the original Game Boy release, such as 2D platformer-style rooms and appearances from characters outside of The Legend of Zelda series.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 108 out of 111
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 111
  3. Negative: 0 out of 111
  1. The Daily Dot
    Sep 23, 2019
    100
    I found playing through a modern imagining of this classic to be almost perfect. While it doesn’t reinvent the franchise or break convention, it never acts like it wants to. There’s something comforting about returning to a world like this: to know its every corner, to recognize its colorful cast, to feel truly lost in the experience.
  2. GamesBeat
    Sep 19, 2019
    95
    When I go to give Link's Awakening to someone else, would I recommend this version? Is this the game I want my kids to play? And yes. It is. Absolutely.
  3. Eurogamer Italy
    Sep 19, 2019
    90
    The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening is a great remake, which makes loyalty and technical modernization its best points. With the exception of some minor slowdowns, we do not find drawbacks in a revival that pays tribute effectively, even today, to a historical chapter.
  4. Merlin'in Kazanı (Turkey)
    Oct 7, 2019
    90
    The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening is one of the cutest and most unforgettable experiences you can ever had on a Nintendo Switch. The game is almost carbon copy of the original one but has that little touches to improve the experience. That is the kind of remake we always want to see.
  5. Critical Hit
    Sep 19, 2019
    85
    The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening is a loving remake of a decades-old game remake with just enough modern touches to make it worth playing again. Graphical overhaul aside, it’s perhaps a little too faithful to the original, while additions like the dungeon-builder are a bust. Newcomers get to experience one of the quirkiest games in the series, but for those who’ve played through it multiple times, there’s little reason to play other than nostalgia or adoration - both of which are perfectly good excuses to return to Koholint.
  6. GRYOnline.pl
    Sep 26, 2019
    85
    Nintendo once again reaches back to the past to bring back one of its best games - the mobile adventures of a certain warrior in a green outfit. The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is basically a brand new game that generates tons of fun even without the cult surrounding the series. If not for some technical issues, it would have been perfect.
  7. Game Revolution
    Oct 8, 2019
    60
    Unless you find this one on sale, do yourself a favor and grab Link’s Awakening DX instead. You’ll have the same game, minus the Chamber Dungeon, and updated graphics and still have plenty left over to get some other excellent titles.

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  1. Positive: 422 out of 526
  2. Mixed: 62 out of 526
  3. Negative: 42 out of 526
  1. Ragenx12
    Jan 28, 2023
    10
    Cuando me termine este juego sentí un sentimiento que nunca jamás había sentido por ningún otro título y eso que soy una persona muyCuando me termine este juego sentí un sentimiento que nunca jamás había sentido por ningún otro título y eso que soy una persona muy insensible cuando se trata de ver escenas tristes o fuertes ya sea en peliculas o juegos. El caso de este Zelda es único la verdad, es un bon bon jugable, tiene leves bajones de fps pero lo demás es magia pura, sobre todo la primera vez que lo juegas es algo inolvidable. Te deja con una incertidumbre pero esperanzando a la vez que triste y nostálgico, te costara soltar el mando una vez hayas terminado toda la aventura. 10/10 nada que decir. Me gustaría volver a jugarlo sin saber nada de el para sentir las mismas emociones que tuve.… Expand
  2. raucha92
    Oct 18, 2019
    10
    Best childhood memories!! Great game!!! Recommend for ToZ beginners and long time players.
  4. PiperoDeCorazon
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    Siendo un super-fanático-enférmo de PlayStation, debo reconocer el gran trabajo de Nintendo creando este Remaster, sin duda una gran obra.
  5. vkasra
    May 15, 2023
    9
    A great remake of a tight, focused, and polished game. Weird and engaging story. Advancing and traversal are a little obtuse at times, butA great remake of a tight, focused, and polished game. Weird and engaging story. Advancing and traversal are a little obtuse at times, but that's part of the charm. Respectful of those on a narrow time budget: I spent ~15 hours for the full story and sidequests.… Expand
  6. hkjhkjh
    Sep 20, 2019
    8
    I played it only for 1 1/2h right now but i know the original and can say that LA is one of the best 2D Zelda of all time which shouldI played it only for 1 1/2h right now but i know the original and can say that LA is one of the best 2D Zelda of all time which should definetly not be missed out by zelda fans and those who play to become one

    But i have to mention 2 negative aspects:
    1. This game is almost a 1 to 1 remake of a gameboy game, which ofc wouldnt be a problem beside the fact that this game costs 60$/€ which is definety way to much for this game (just compare this to a game like BotW which also costed 60€ at release)
    2.The framerate sadly drops a lot although this game doesnt really look like it should have this problems (but graphics wise this game looks very gorgous)

    So for the second problem i can only give this game a 8/10 but if nintendo(or grezzo) fix this problem in the future this game would be easily be a 9/10 at least    … Expand
  7. rafaaguilera
    Aug 20, 2020
    8
    For Zelda fans this a no brainer, this is simply Link's Awakening totally revamped with new HD visuals and orchestrated soundtrack (and a fewFor Zelda fans this a no brainer, this is simply Link's Awakening totally revamped with new HD visuals and orchestrated soundtrack (and a few extras). In simple words, it's the game we all already know but perfectly renovated, except for frame rate hiccups now and then, which is very odd, since it's far for been visually demanding. However, what really counts is that's still is a very solid experience after all these years and this is truly remarkable considering it's a gameboy game and how terrible dated most games from this era are now.… Expand
  8. PotatoPen
    Jul 29, 2021
    0
    Is that called remake? Seriously? It fits right to Playstation 2 Era and it's not worth 70s

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