The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

1. 46joey_b

   Nov 22, 2013

   10

   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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2. Noah4Life

   Aug 9, 2020

   10

   A perfect game in my eyes, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, introduces so many new and refreshing ideas to the Zelda franchise. TheA perfect game in my eyes, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, introduces so many new and refreshing ideas to the Zelda franchise. The wall merging mechanic is done so well with puzzles and the game is smartly designed around this mechanic. While the dungeons are easy in this game compared to other games, it does allow this game to be loved by all age groups. The controls are perfect and the game uses often useless buttons like the d-pad in smart ways for bonus camera capabilities. It is easily the best handheld Zelda, and one of the greatest games ever made.… Expand

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4. ImAGoodCritic

   Feb 15, 2016

   10

   Best. Game. EVER! This is one (out of 2) of the best games I have ever played in my LIFE. Teetering on the edge of buying it? Do it. You willBest. Game. EVER! This is one (out of 2) of the best games I have ever played in my LIFE. Teetering on the edge of buying it? Do it. You will be happy you did.… Expand

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5. AugustusCB

   Mar 17, 2014

   9

   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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6. ktjayhawk77

   Mar 20, 2019

   9

   This game is frickin’ amazing! This may be my favorite handheld Zelda title. Never thought I would say this, but I actually prefer this to AThis game is frickin’ amazing! This may be my favorite handheld Zelda title. Never thought I would say this, but I actually prefer this to A Link to the Past, mainly because the graphics, gameplay, story, and especially dungeons are way better. Only off-putting thing is the weapon-rental system, which really isn’t that big of a deal, because later in the game you can buy them and it’s very easy to come by rupees in this title. One of my favorite things about this was the more-challenging Hero Mode, which actually made the game want you to get all heart pieces/armor/sword upgrades to have a fighting chance. A big gripe I’ve had about recent Zelda games is they have been waaay too easy, and Hero Mode fixed that on this game. Awesome dungeons and boss battles - this game never has a dull moment. This game is reason enough to own a 3ds for sure!… Expand

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7. vodkaffee

   Dec 13, 2019

   9

   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

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8. Kirshks

   Jun 30, 2023

   0

   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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