The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

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  1. syscro
    Sep 17, 2017
    9
    Un juego nuevo el cual compararlo con A link to the past seria despreciarlo. Tomando el mismo mundo, pero cambiando absolutamente todo en las formas de moverse y explorar el mundo TLoZ ALBW es un juego rapido, intutivo, con la musica que esperarias de un Zelda, un titulo jugable para todos los conocedores o no de la franquicia
  2. Retro_indepecat
    Aug 30, 2017
    10
    A f***ing masterpiece, it's awesome, I need a Zelda like this on my Switch. A Link to the Past is my favourite game of all times, but man this is brutal, I bought my 3DS XL just for that game and boy, i really recommend it!!
  3. BasilZero
    May 12, 2017
    9
    Game: The Legend of Zelda A Link Between Worlds
    Genre: Action/Adventure
    Developer: Nintendo System: Nintendo 3DS (3DS) Total Score: 94/100 Value Score: 9.4/10 Length of Playthrough: 16 hours • Story: 10/10 • Characters: 10/10 • GamePlay: 10/10 • Graphics: 10/10 • Sound: 10/10 • Music: 10/10 • Length: 6/10 • Replay Value: 8/10 • Player Value: 10/10 Pros +First new    Game: The Legend of Zelda A Link Between Worlds
    Genre: Action/Adventure
    Developer: Nintendo
    System: Nintendo 3DS (3DS)
    Total Score: 94/100
    Value Score: 9.4/10

    Length of Playthrough: 16 hours

    • Story: 10/10
    • Characters: 10/10
    • GamePlay: 10/10
    • Graphics: 10/10
    • Sound: 10/10
    • Music: 10/10
    • Length: 6/10
    • Replay Value: 8/10
    • Player Value: 10/10

    Pros
    +First new 2D/Top down Zelda game in the mainline series since Minish Cap which was released two generations ago
    +Unique painting movement gameplay which brings innovation to the exploration and gameplay in Zelda series
    +Uses nostalgia from Link to the Past heavily in design for enemies, locations, etc
    +Renting system which allows you access to all items early in game with the ability to purchase items later in the game
    +Hero mode available after completion of the game which increases difficulty

    Cons
    -Very short
    -One of the easiest Zelda games, even easier than A link to the Past    … Expand
  4. KingSlendy
    May 6, 2017
    10
    I love ALTTP so sure I love this game, and it's not because of nostalgia, ALTTP was far by beeing my first or at least one of my first Zelda games, I love both of those games because they are both great games by multiple reasons.
  5. The_Historia117
    Apr 28, 2017
    9
    WHATS UP YOU AMAZING PEOPLE! This is my Review for The legend of Zelda: A link between worlds.

    As soon as i turned the game on and started the story i immediately fell in love with the game from the way it acts a lot like the original game while also adding its own style, graphics and gameplay designs with a similar story to other games but with its own spin on things (which is told on    WHATS UP YOU AMAZING PEOPLE! This is my Review for The legend of Zelda: A link between worlds.

    As soon as i turned the game on and started the story i immediately fell in love with the game from the way it acts a lot like the original game while also adding its own style, graphics and gameplay designs with a similar story to other games but with its own spin on things (which is told on the title of the game) which made it to me the best Legend of zelda hand held game that I've ever played so far.
    Thanks for reading and check my other reviews for other games and movies BBYYEE    … Expand
  6. Focaccia
    Apr 25, 2017
    9
    A Link Between World is much better than a link to the past. This game truly feels like an open world game: you can do the dungeons in any order you want and all the items are available right from the start. The music is also awesome, one of the best Zelda soundtracks (after Skyward Sword) it remixes most of the music from a link to the past and sounds much better. The ability to mergeA Link Between World is much better than a link to the past. This game truly feels like an open world game: you can do the dungeons in any order you want and all the items are available right from the start. The music is also awesome, one of the best Zelda soundtracks (after Skyward Sword) it remixes most of the music from a link to the past and sounds much better. The ability to merge into walls is fun and very intelligently used throughout the game. There are also some decent side quests that can distract you from the main quest. What was supposed to be a remake is actually a sequel that stands on its own. My only complaints for this game are that it is too short (it should take you less than 20 hours to finish this game completely) and it is too easy: I have finished the game without dying once. Unfortunately, button mashing will get you a long way in this game. This isn't my favourite Zelda game, but it's definitely in my top 5.… Expand
  7. weskergamer
    Apr 8, 2017
    9
    Alink between world es un juego frandioso. tiene todo lo clasico de los zeldas en vista aerea ademas de el panorama 3d q se ve expectacular gracias a la nintendo 3ds. El principal problema q le encuentro es lo de tener q comprar los objetos q necesitas y despues si mueres perderlos. Pero bueno eso le da mas dificultad al juego. Quiero senalar q la batalla final contra Ganon es la batallaAlink between world es un juego frandioso. tiene todo lo clasico de los zeldas en vista aerea ademas de el panorama 3d q se ve expectacular gracias a la nintendo 3ds. El principal problema q le encuentro es lo de tener q comprar los objetos q necesitas y despues si mueres perderlos. Pero bueno eso le da mas dificultad al juego. Quiero senalar q la batalla final contra Ganon es la batalla mas dificil q he encontrado en algun juego de la saga.… Expand
  8. darkzaga
    Mar 31, 2017
    9
    esta bueno el juego pero me resulto muy raro que el orden de las mazmorras pueda ser aleatorio... esto no hace malo al juego en general... pero personalmente es algo que me choca... el resto es excelente. Dzaga
  9. thealexmott
    Mar 26, 2017
    10
    While not the most memorable Zelda in terms of story, music or characters, the gameplay is PERFECT. This was the most genuine fun I've ever had with a Zelda game.
  10. Dukemang
    Mar 14, 2017
    9
    "A Link Between Worlds" is a great throwback to games like "A Link to the Past" in many ways. Nintendo does a great job implementing features from the older games and giving a more "modern twist" to them. One little thing I love about the game is the use of rupees in the game; it adds another level of difficulty to the game of making sure you spend them wisely on things such as renting"A Link Between Worlds" is a great throwback to games like "A Link to the Past" in many ways. Nintendo does a great job implementing features from the older games and giving a more "modern twist" to them. One little thing I love about the game is the use of rupees in the game; it adds another level of difficulty to the game of making sure you spend them wisely on things such as renting items or purchasing them forever. Overall, this game is a great addition to the series and I hope Nintendo continues to pump out Zelda games such as this one.… Expand
  11. Panzidane
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    O game retrata bem o mundo de Zelda, fazendo com que eu voltasse no ''A link to the past'' com novas ótimas mecânicas, o jogo conta com tudo que esperamos de um The Legend of Zelda, porém a confiusão devido a falta de informações confunde um pouco no começo.
  12. Linkfan
    Mar 6, 2017
    5
    Seriously, this game is overrated. I think people only liked this game because they are blinded by nostalgia. Heck this game isn't even in 3D. I love Zelda, but this game isn't one of my favorites, it's a good game but as a Zelda game, it is crushed by the likes of Ocarina of Time, Skyward Sword and the Wind Waker.
  13. Kamiyasi
    Feb 26, 2017
    10
    Following the less than stellar Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks, it was hard to predict how the next installment in the portable line of Zelda titles would fare. I was more than pleased to find that ALBW outclassed every prior portable Zelda by a wide margin, and even rivals some of the best console Zelda games. ALBW is the freshest Zelda has been in a long time, while also borrowingFollowing the less than stellar Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks, it was hard to predict how the next installment in the portable line of Zelda titles would fare. I was more than pleased to find that ALBW outclassed every prior portable Zelda by a wide margin, and even rivals some of the best console Zelda games. ALBW is the freshest Zelda has been in a long time, while also borrowing heavily from A Link to the Past. The games changes to the formula add an exciting twist on the whole experience, and best of all change how dungeons are designed in fun and unique ways.… Expand
  14. harryjc
    Feb 2, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is very well done, but there are a few flaws which hold it back a bit. Sometimes the puzzles, and challenges make no sense, or they are too frustrating. This is something that requires some patience. However, the total package amounts to fun, and adventure. There's just one thing I don't understand, which is the ending. It doesn't really make sense.

    [SPOILER ALERT]

    Why didn't they just have them make the wish in the first place, instead of going through this whole rigmarole?    … Expand
  15. StarkWhite95
    Jan 23, 2017
    10
    The closest a game gets to perfect in my opinion. This is the first Zelda game I've ever beaten and I can't find one substantial negative thing to say about it. I played it to sort of prep myself for Breathe of the Wild coming to the Switch. Obviously they're very different from each other, but from what I've heard, the way of thinking you need to solve the puzzles is the same. Anyway,The closest a game gets to perfect in my opinion. This is the first Zelda game I've ever beaten and I can't find one substantial negative thing to say about it. I played it to sort of prep myself for Breathe of the Wild coming to the Switch. Obviously they're very different from each other, but from what I've heard, the way of thinking you need to solve the puzzles is the same. Anyway, this game is an absolute joy to play. It's not the hardest game I've ever played but it's also not the easiest at times either. I never once got truly annoyed at how hard a boss was but I never got bored because the game was too easy. If a person were to come up to me that never plays videogames and asked me where to start, this would be a fantastic choice. The gameplay is super tight and responsive, the puzzles are extremely fun to solve, the bosses are really fun to defeat and the music is downright phenomenal. some people might think this game is for casuals, but I whole-heartedly disagree with that. I've played and beaten all of the Dark Souls games and various other more complex rpgs and those games were definitely much harder, but also felt like work to keep playing them. A link Between Worlds is the fun gameplay without any stats or character builds to bog it down. It's just pure fun. No filler whatsoever. I'm sure there are people who wouldn't like it (because there are 7 billion people on this Earth and there's bound to be people who don't like fun) but if you own a 3ds, you really need to check it out. It's one of the best games I've ever experienced.… Expand
  16. Happyislands
    Jan 10, 2017
    10
    My favourite ever Zelda. In fact, pretty much perfect. It's got the nostalgia factor of course but there is still so much creativity and invention that it still feels fresh. One of the greats.
  17. felipehm666
    Dec 5, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game, nostalgic, new mechanics, great remake of the old musics, good upgrade system of the weapons, the only thing I don't like too much is the fact that the dungeons is too small compared with the a link to the past, could be better developed, but a amazing game to a 3ds onwner, a fan of the Zelda series, or someone that never played Zelda before.… Expand
  18. SNESFanForever
    Sep 10, 2016
    10
    Simply the best Zelda game from the last decade. It is simple, smart and fixes everything that was frustrating in A Link To The Past. Only the graphics might grow old with time, the rest will remain a masterpiece.
  19. tomasz009
    Sep 4, 2016
    8
    Imaginative, charming Zelda game on the 3DS. What more do you want? Seriously, first party Nintendo games are always worth getting. Must buy for anyone with a 3DS.
  20. vinicius77777
    Aug 21, 2016
    10
    MISSÃO CUMPRIDA: ótimo jogo, teve tudo de bom: boa história, jogabilidade inovadora, trilha sonora marcante, novos personagens que por sua vez ficaram muito bons. meus parabéns para a Nintendo
  21. GAGMR
    Aug 15, 2016
    9
    Possibly the best top down Zelda game to date. It's kind of awkward at first, having to rent gear from a vendor & then later buy them but it's done this way to give you more freedom as each dungeon requires a specific item to traverse & you can do them in almost any order because of this setup. A much greater emphasis is placed on exploration as well. There are hidden goodies just aboutPossibly the best top down Zelda game to date. It's kind of awkward at first, having to rent gear from a vendor & then later buy them but it's done this way to give you more freedom as each dungeon requires a specific item to traverse & you can do them in almost any order because of this setup. A much greater emphasis is placed on exploration as well. There are hidden goodies just about everywhere, even inside dungeons. Almost every upgrade is optional as well. Sadly, by the time you get all the upgrades you'll be almost done with the game's campaign as it's only around 20 hours long, give or take depending on how much you actually explore. Overall, it's worth picking up & worth playing through at least once.… Expand
  22. Kingpinn02
    Aug 1, 2016
    10
    SHORT VERSION: So much fun is to be had solving puzzling dungeons and fighting challenging bosses. This is a must buy!

    This was my first Zelda, what a way to start. I haven't played Link to the Past, this game's predecessor, but I can easily assume this game did it justice. GAME PLAY: Each dungeon has interesting puzzles that involve using certain equipment and the wall merging    SHORT VERSION: So much fun is to be had solving puzzling dungeons and fighting challenging bosses. This is a must buy!

    This was my first Zelda, what a way to start. I haven't played Link to the Past, this game's predecessor, but I can easily assume this game did it justice.

    GAME PLAY: Each dungeon has interesting puzzles that involve using certain equipment and the wall merging ability. The puzzles are the just the right amount of difficulty, being both challenging and newcomer friendly. The bosses kind of feel like puzzles themselves, forcing you to use a certain item and find out when's the right time to use it or dodge attacks.

    STORY: I wouldn't call it the best video game story ever, but it was so well presented that I stayed with it the whole way. Hyrule and Lorule are both very interesting places with a pretty deep lore involving their origins and the legends of the Triforce pieces. Other then that, the story isn't to complex. But it's still pretty enjoyable with how it's presented.

    FINAL THOUGHTS; As my intro to the series, I consider it my favorite so far. Because of it, I've been looking to try out other games in the series.

    I recommend this to anyone that loves puzzles but doesn't want a masochistic challenge. If you've been interested in giving the series a try, this is a great place to start.    … Expand
  23. GamecubeLover
    Jul 25, 2016
    9
    A link between worlds is amazing with it's amazing gameplay and graphics and great dungeons and music. The game is very enjoyable and it is worth your money.
  24. RSD4G
    Jun 22, 2016
    8
    It's a good game. Only that. I didn't like ir as much as I've liked every other Zelda game I've ever played. It's good to have "freedom" to complete the game in the way you want. As always the gameplay is amazing, the puzzles and dungeons and how they used the "Wall Link" is just admirable. The music is OK.
    The graphics, FPS, etc. are excellent, but the game himself wasn't as appealing to    It's a good game. Only that. I didn't like ir as much as I've liked every other Zelda game I've ever played. It's good to have "freedom" to complete the game in the way you want. As always the gameplay is amazing, the puzzles and dungeons and how they used the "Wall Link" is just admirable. The music is OK.
    The graphics, FPS, etc. are excellent, but the game himself wasn't as appealing to me as Minish Cap, Phantom Hourglass, etc.    … Expand
  25. EpicLadySponge
    Jun 20, 2016
    9
    Boy, Nintendo never gives up, do they? Because with this Zelda title, I guess you could call it the best original Zelda title for the 3DS so far. I don't count 3D remakes of Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask.
  26. Gerard51MX
    Apr 12, 2016
    7
    La verdad espere demasiado para jugar estejuego, esperaba demasiado de esta entrega y a decir verdad me parece buena a secas, no es el mejor zelda ni el mejor juegos de 3ds; creo que esta un poco sobrevaluado. Siento que es muy casual... Empezare por los graficos, son buenosy cumplen su premetico, a veces siento que los efectos de luz son algo excesivos, los controles son buenos y bienLa verdad espere demasiado para jugar estejuego, esperaba demasiado de esta entrega y a decir verdad me parece buena a secas, no es el mejor zelda ni el mejor juegos de 3ds; creo que esta un poco sobrevaluado. Siento que es muy casual... Empezare por los graficos, son buenosy cumplen su premetico, a veces siento que los efectos de luz son algo excesivos, los controles son buenos y bien adaptados a la consola, la historia tiene buenos giros aunque son bastante predecibles, la musica te hara vivir muy buenos momentos tanto si es tu primer zelda y de igual manera si has jugado otras entregas. Lo que no me gusto es el hecho de que esa decision de dejar abordar el juego a tu gusto y dejar los templos abiertos y la opciond e poder adquirir todas las armas casi desde elcomienzo le resta bastante dificultad al juego, es un juego muy, muy facil y si le inverti mas horas fue por buscar coleccionables.Lorecomiendo como tu primer zelda, si nunca jugaste un zelda esta es tu opcion, entraras al mundo de lleno y a tu gusto… Expand
  27. thatnintendoguy
    Feb 29, 2016
    9
    Do you have a 3ds? Yes? Ok great. Do you have this game? No? THEN FREAKING GO TO THE SHOP AND PURCHASE IT. This game is pure awesomness. Probably one of my favourite zelda games. It has lots of dungeons and you can even do in the order what your little heart desires. The only negative point is you have to buy all the items and because of that it losts a bit of adventure from it, so that'sDo you have a 3ds? Yes? Ok great. Do you have this game? No? THEN FREAKING GO TO THE SHOP AND PURCHASE IT. This game is pure awesomness. Probably one of my favourite zelda games. It has lots of dungeons and you can even do in the order what your little heart desires. The only negative point is you have to buy all the items and because of that it losts a bit of adventure from it, so that's why I give it just 9 points but besides that it's an instant classic… Expand
  28. 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 will be happy you did.
  29. InstantKlassick
    Feb 9, 2016
    1
    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 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. TheWow, 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
  30. Gwyndolin
    Feb 4, 2016
    9
    Excellent 2D Adventure.

    Puzzles/Dungeons were very enjoyable and exploration is fun and rewarding as there are plenty of things to collect. Having fast travel and early access to tools made the pacing much better than older games. Great music as usual. My only gripe is that it's a bit way too easy especially if you are familiar with the genre. Adjustable difficulty right off the    Excellent 2D Adventure.

    Puzzles/Dungeons were very enjoyable and exploration is fun and rewarding as there are plenty of things to collect.
    Having fast travel and early access to tools made the pacing much better than older games.
    Great music as usual.

    My only gripe is that it's a bit way too easy especially if you are familiar with the genre. Adjustable difficulty right off the bat should really be considered in future games like this. The bosses would have actually been challenging if they actually did significant damage.    … Expand
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#2 Best 3DS Game of 2013
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#2 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2013
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#3 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2013

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Universal acclaim - based on 81 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 79 out of 81
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 81
  3. Negative: 0 out of 81
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Mar 11, 2014
    93
    A very good action RPG in a sandbox-like Hyrule. The game features a redefined equipment progression along with the nice flattening trick. It's a bit on the easy side, though. [Dec 2013]
  2. GameCritics
    Feb 6, 2014
    85
    A Link Between Worlds is a Zelda for people who have become disillusioned with Zelda over the years. It recalls the series' roots while also taking unique advantage of the 3DS hardware to create something that feels new. They may not make them exactly like they used to anymore, but Link Between Worlds shows that they still recognize what made them great in the first place.
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  3. Level7.nu
    Jan 2, 2014
    90
    Much is the same in A Link Between Worlds. Just like in A Link to the Past you follow Link from a birds-eye perspective in both light and dark worlds. But A Link Between Worlds is not merely a simple game of nostalgia but one that perfectly blends the new and old Zelda games. The result is one of the best games in the series.
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