The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

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8.4

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  1. 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.
  2. FacelessAngel7
    Sep 22, 2019
    9
    TL;DR at bottom

    Full disclosure, Link's Awakening is my favorite Zelda game; not the "best" Zelda game per se but it's my personal favorite. The remake of Link's Awakening is an excellent homage to the original game. The changes, very small though they are, are welcome, bringing what was once a bland color palette with sprites that we had to use our imagination to flesh out the    TL;DR at bottom

    Full disclosure, Link's Awakening is my favorite Zelda game; not the "best" Zelda game per se but it's my personal favorite.

    The remake of Link's Awakening is an excellent homage to the original game. The changes, very small though they are, are welcome, bringing what was once a bland color palette with sprites that we had to use our imagination to flesh out the world into a vibrant, colorful, detailed world.

    The story and most of the dialogue are unchanged from the original/GBC re-release. It's a strange game with characters from several other Nintendo franchises making appearances. The overworld is now one continuous open world to explore but nothing in the layout has been changed right down to each blade of grass. The dungeons still follow the one screen per room design of the original game which is used to create the new mode, Dungeon Maker. Some of the dungeons have been tweaked to be more user friendly in 2019 but nothing of any significance is lost.

    Some of the changes include dedicated buttons for sword and shield, as well as the Pegasus Boots and not having to equip the Power Bracelet to life objects, similar to how the Power Glove worked in A Link to the Past. These are very welcome changes, one of my biggest complaints of the original game was opening up the menu every few seconds to swap items. This change helps eliminate a LOT of menu swapping. There are also fairy bottles now which allow you to store a fairy for later similar to the rest of the games in the series. Small changes to the dungeons were made to bring the game into the modern era, very minor changes to increase quality of life. Some heart piece locations have been moved as well.

    The most major change is obviously the graphics. The toy/toon style might not be for everyone but it is perfect for the most obscure of the Zelda titles. I've played exclusively in handheld mode so far and noticed a few hiccups in the frame rate when in the overworld, the dungeons hold a consistent frame rate. My only, ONLY complaint about the game is that the edges of the screen in the overworld are blurred. I understand the reason for the design decision given the games story but it makes the screen feel a lot smaller and feels unnecessary. It wouldn't even be an issue if there was an option to turn it off but alas there is not. This is a minor complaint and the only thing that's keeping me from giving this game a perfect 10. Maybe I'll feel different when I play it in docked mode. I'll update if that's the case.

    It's not an incredibly long game but it is a fun one and one that any fan of the Zelda series should try. The puzzles are unique and the original spawned a lot of the Zelda series staples, such as fishing, the trading sequence and Kaepora Gabora (sp?) the owl.

    I honestly haven't messed with the dungeon maker at this point, I've been too busy reliving my childhood. The game definitely feels like it belongs in 2019 with a retro twist, similar to Bloodstained.

    TL;DR
    A great remake of a classic game with welcome quality of life improvements. Definitely worth playing if you're a fan of top down Zelda games    … Expand
  3. Jacknew
    Sep 23, 2019
    9
    This game have the essence of the original TLOZ Links Awakening released on the GameBoy, it is basically the same game with a new look, it don't have much innovations in comparison of the original but the 2 action buttons and the possibility of mark your objectives in the map
    The new chibi style make them look like toys, it look beautiful, all the game looks like a set of toys
    If you    This game have the essence of the original TLOZ Links Awakening released on the GameBoy, it is basically the same game with a new look, it don't have much innovations in comparison of the original but the 2 action buttons and the possibility of mark your objectives in the map
    The new chibi style make them look like toys, it look beautiful, all the game looks like a set of toys
    If you played a TLOZ before you actually know that the game is very simple and easy at the beginning, but it gets harder and harder while you advance in the game
    The remixes of the 8 bit songs and all the sound in general are pretty good
    If the game actually have a frame rate drop, i didn't notice it, so for me its not a big deal    … Expand
  4. KevWen
    Sep 23, 2019
    9
    Pretty good looking and tons of fun to play. However some irrational design due to its age.
  5. sitebender
    Oct 10, 2019
    8
    Link's Awakening's remake is a good game with a lot of interesting tweaks to set it apart from the original. I just don't feel it is as great as it once was. Like I'd rather be playing A Link to the Past than this. Link's Awakening was a fantastic game for its system, I just didn't need a remake of it for $60, the same price that I can get better games for the same price.
  6. GreenMenace
    Oct 8, 2019
    8
    Great game! I enjoyed every minute of it.

    Pros: Cute graphics Great soundtrack The game does a good job of grabbing your attention Cons The dungeon arranging is not what it could be and adds nothing to the game. It needs to be expanded. Not too much new--this is an old game remade and in my opinion that means it can't take full advantage of the new features designed to    Great game! I enjoyed every minute of it.

    Pros:

    Cute graphics
    Great soundtrack
    The game does a good job of grabbing your attention

    Cons
    The dungeon arranging is not what it could be and adds nothing to the game. It needs to be expanded.
    Not too much new--this is an old game remade and in my opinion that means it can't take full advantage of the new features designed to enhance gameplay.

    Yes, the overworld's edges are blurry, but after the first five minutes of play, I stopped noticing it. Yes it's a short game (I beat it in fifteen hours and it was my first time playing the game), but it's meant to be a separate experience from BOTW. It compliments BOTW well. While it doesn't have the depth in gameplay or customization as BOTW, it has a memorable soundtrack and compelling characters that BOTW lacks. The sounds in Link's awakening are surprisingly satisfying--I don't recall ever enjoying hitting moblins as much as I did in this game.

    I would not want more games like this even though I'm a huge Zelda fan. I enjoyed Grezzo's work, but I've heard people asking for Game Boy Color games to be remade into these graphics. While I wouldn't be averse to having ports of those games to the Switch, I'd sooner have a new handheld-based Zelda game because of the price of the game.

    Again, it's a fun game and I would recommend it.    … Expand
  7. michaelwallace
    Oct 29, 2019
    8
    Remember playing this when i was 8 and it's lots of fun to go back! World looks great and the nostalgia is 10/10.

    Small changes make a big improvement (dear lord the fast travel is a plus) and i like not being led by the nose to each objective.

    It's obviously nothing new and Zelda games have moved on; but, an enjoyable few weeks of travel to work for anyone buying this.
  8. vspvitor
    Nov 22, 2020
    8
    A lovely remake with all its glory - make me want a remake for a link to the past too - i dont give a 10 because of the frame drops and the dungeon creator that is not online and could have been great..
  9. crazymurdock
    Oct 21, 2019
    9
    A beautiful game that has a wonderful old-school simplicity, where the only survival mechanic is how many hearts you have. Feels a bit over-priced at £50, but hey ho, it's Nintendo, they have a habit of being the most expensive games on the market.
  10. UnknownMight
    Mar 2, 2020
    9
    This game is no longer up to the current standards, for anyone who wants to appreciate a good classic this is the chance
  11. plato1123
    Jun 8, 2020
    5
    Cute graphics and fun nastalgia but wayyyy too much backtracking. Kind of a meh RPG in this day and age. Too bad because I find the graphics to be fun and quirky.
  12. patinete92
    Oct 9, 2019
    8
    Buen juego aunque deberían mejorar la caída de los FPS y el difuminado de bordes es algo exagerado. Por lo demás, juego increíble y muy recomendado.
  13. Breno92
    Oct 10, 2019
    8
    Never played the originals but always enjoy any Zelda game I do play. Loved this one, was a great filler game to fill in time while I waited for dq11 to release
  14. piff2000
    Dec 29, 2020
    7
    As someone who played the original, this is a lovely remake that captures the spirit of the original! It is a little expensive for what you’re getting and there are occasional frame rate issues, but it’s still a great addition to any switch library.
  15. thaesino
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    Whoever had the (possibly nutty sounding) idea of super deforming Link’s Awakening for the Switch remake, had a moment of genius. Yes, while it’s true the original was already basically “chino,” that was only because it was following in suit with the current style - both the old NES original and the one being worked on for the SNES (A Link to the Past). But think about it. NintendoWhoever had the (possibly nutty sounding) idea of super deforming Link’s Awakening for the Switch remake, had a moment of genius. Yes, while it’s true the original was already basically “chino,” that was only because it was following in suit with the current style - both the old NES original and the one being worked on for the SNES (A Link to the Past). But think about it. Nintendo could’ve gone full “Link Between Worlds” style with this, and they chose not to. By doing so, it makes this Zelda game stand aside from all other top-down “Legends,” as it should be. In the end, this Zelda game is completely detached, for reasons I won’t state so as not to spoil the game, from all the other Zelda games. You understand this if you’ve played it before.

    As for the game:

    • Story: 8/10 (mostly due to the tropey ending, which I still love anyway, but understand “it’s nothing new”)
    • Music: 10/10 (there’s a whole YouTube video dedicated to what is specifically incredible about this Zelda soundtrack, and the remade version is so much nicer)
    • Sound: 10/10 (everything sounds great this time around)
    • Controls: 10/10 (nothing new, just smoother now)
    • Gameplay: 10/10 (Hero Mode is Hero Mode; great job)
    • Visuals: 8/10 (little FPS drops when exiting/entering locations which CAN be a slight issue if you don’t adjust quickly enough when enemies abound)


    All in all, a wonderful remake that should actually cost $40-$50 instead of full game price.

    That being said... Take note, SquEnix: This is how you remake a game (looking at you, “Mana” series).    … Expand
  16. Dubeau
    Mar 16, 2021
    8
    LA was a fun game. The story was kind of a classic in it's genre. All the cute top down 3d is great to look at. I still think that the particles effects seems to affect the framerate somehow. It plays like a Zelda for sure. Most the boss fight are easy. The dungeons are fines except the horrible Eagle tower dungeon that was excessively complicated. No way a kid can do this on his own,LA was a fun game. The story was kind of a classic in it's genre. All the cute top down 3d is great to look at. I still think that the particles effects seems to affect the framerate somehow. It plays like a Zelda for sure. Most the boss fight are easy. The dungeons are fines except the horrible Eagle tower dungeon that was excessively complicated. No way a kid can do this on his own, without a walk through. The music is one of the best aspect of the game. There is some 2D Mario references in the game. Nice. I give it 82%. Wonderful game. However Link was left alone on the ocean in the end, and died an atrocious death. His corps was never found. Not serious but they could have closed that ending in a better way.… Expand
  17. EdwardG
    Nov 3, 2019
    9
    Link's Awakening is the cutest game I've ever played. The art style is just adorable, and it hides a story that's actually quite morally grey. This is a really fun Zelda game that's a blast to play all the way through. Thanks to its relative brevity and overall structure, I was always engaged and never bored. Some of the dungeons are a little forgettable but they're all undoubtedly a goodLink's Awakening is the cutest game I've ever played. The art style is just adorable, and it hides a story that's actually quite morally grey. This is a really fun Zelda game that's a blast to play all the way through. Thanks to its relative brevity and overall structure, I was always engaged and never bored. Some of the dungeons are a little forgettable but they're all undoubtedly a good time with puzzles that present a decent level of challenge.

    The music, as with most Zelda games, is fantastic, and the presentation of Link's Awakening just oozes charm, so it ends up being one of the best looking games I've played in a long time.

    The only drawbacks are that there are noticeable frame rate drops, and that the new dungeon maker mode could have been fleshed out a bit more. It could've done with more features and online functionality to let you share your dungeons, but even as it stands it's still nice to have. In the end, it was hard not to love Link's Awakening. This is another excellent Zelda game and one that I thoroughly enjoyed.    … Expand
  18. RevanDLS
    Oct 29, 2019
    9
    Soy fan de la saga desde Nintendo 64, así que agradezco mucho a Nintendo este remake y poder jugar a esta maravilla a día de hoy. Este juego demuestra que importa más un apartado visual bonito y bien trabajado antes que unos gráficos hiperrealistas. (Al menos para mí.)

    Al principio, el juego me pareció demasiado sencillo y muy “paseo”. Que equivocado estaba… Creo que es el Zelda en el    Soy fan de la saga desde Nintendo 64, así que agradezco mucho a Nintendo este remake y poder jugar a esta maravilla a día de hoy. Este juego demuestra que importa más un apartado visual bonito y bien trabajado antes que unos gráficos hiperrealistas. (Al menos para mí.)

    Al principio, el juego me pareció demasiado sencillo y muy “paseo”. Que equivocado estaba… Creo que es el Zelda en el que más me he perdido y he pasado ratos dando vueltas buscando como seguir… Sobre todo porque me he negado a buscar guías en internet y así intentar tener una experiencia lo más parecida a la GameBoy en su día.

    ¡La única pega que le tengo que poner es que me ha sabido a demasiado poco!    … Expand
  19. BlooperTanooki
    Mar 20, 2020
    8
    An excellent remake, pulsing with charm and innovation in sound engineering and art style, leaving almost everything else intact. The only but, is the new dungeon maker mode, which is surprisingly unpolished. Nothing game breaker of course. A must buy for any Zelda fan or anyone who played and liked the original.
  20. Daevio
    Feb 17, 2020
    9
    Great game! I need more remakes like this one especially of other games from The Legend of Zelda Series!
  21. Justjoined83
    Nov 1, 2019
    8
    I enjoyed this game but it has several minor issues. For one, I’m not entirely sure why they decided to interrupt gameplay everytime you collect a power up. Mario doesn’t halt his momentum whenever he grabs a mushroom or star power. I like the idea behind the power ups but I found myself avoiding them most of the time for this reason. Another problem was the jumping felt very clunky.I enjoyed this game but it has several minor issues. For one, I’m not entirely sure why they decided to interrupt gameplay everytime you collect a power up. Mario doesn’t halt his momentum whenever he grabs a mushroom or star power. I like the idea behind the power ups but I found myself avoiding them most of the time for this reason. Another problem was the jumping felt very clunky. There was a point in the game after acquiring the Pegasus boots where I jumped onto an island and couldn’t get back! Thankfully I found a YouTube video to get me back on land but that is not something I ever experienced in a Zelda game before. I also noticed the frame rate would dip whenever I left a house.

    On a positive note, I really enjoyed the game’s dungeons. Eagles tower in particular was a really fun dungeon to solve and the puzzles in Turtle Rock left me scratching my head a few times as well. The game looks and feels very charming just like the Zelda franchise is known for. The dungeon creation tool was a neat concept that added an extra layer of gameplay to an otherwise pretty short game.

    So in conclusion, I would suggest waiting a few months for the game to come on sale before buying it and perhaps Nintendo will fix some of the issues between now and then. Thanks for reading.    … Expand
  22. JamesDaBest
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    I really love this game, the cartoony art style is great for a rather wacky game like this and the map itself is not that big so it's easy to traverse it, and yet there are a lot of stuff condensed into it, with 32 heart pieces and 50 secret seashells. Even then there are 9 warp points you can find on places of the map and about halfway in the game you can learn Manbo's Song on yourI really love this game, the cartoony art style is great for a rather wacky game like this and the map itself is not that big so it's easy to traverse it, and yet there are a lot of stuff condensed into it, with 32 heart pieces and 50 secret seashells. Even then there are 9 warp points you can find on places of the map and about halfway in the game you can learn Manbo's Song on your ocarina which can warp you to a warp point. Another thing is that you really feel connected to the characters throughout the game, which makes the ending that more impactful when you have to leave them behind. My only problems with this game is that the loading screens are a tad long and sometimes when you enter a new area the frame rate drops for a few seconds. In the future if Nintendo's next console has backwards compatibitly with the switch then this would be a 10/10 game.… Expand
  23. ianhsieh2008
    Oct 30, 2019
    9
    I did not play the original because of the control limitation, so I really looking forward to this remake. It's a grand adventure in a not-so-grand island. One disappointment I have with this is that the game leave some button on the Switch unused. It would have been better if I can equip more than 2 items at a time. The dungeon builder is disappointing too, the lack there of manualI did not play the original because of the control limitation, so I really looking forward to this remake. It's a grand adventure in a not-so-grand island. One disappointment I have with this is that the game leave some button on the Switch unused. It would have been better if I can equip more than 2 items at a time. The dungeon builder is disappointing too, the lack there of manual connection of the stairs make it a pain to build a dungeon.… Expand
  24. JumpCut_Online
    Oct 20, 2019
    9
    Overall, despite my occasional frustrations, I did love this game, it was visually stunning and adorable, the gameplay was a lot of fun (aside from some minor hiccups) and it truly feels like I got the Link’s Awakening experience. One thing that it has done is make me want to play the original, which I think makes a remake a roaring success.
  25. Thantris
    Oct 29, 2019
    9
    Un juego maravilloso, quizás algunos puzles no están demasiado bien definidos y en contadas ocasiones baja un poco el framerate, por lo demás, perfecto.
  26. byAEG7
    Nov 2, 2019
    9
    Great game with a beautiful art style having one of the nicest color pallets of the whole switch library. Has a great map with many hidden paths and secrets, honestly one of the best game maps i´ve ever played in. Great dungeon design with many varied objects and enemies .However one thing that sticks out to me hindering itself to not get a 10 is the boss fights, its just one step underGreat game with a beautiful art style having one of the nicest color pallets of the whole switch library. Has a great map with many hidden paths and secrets, honestly one of the best game maps i´ve ever played in. Great dungeon design with many varied objects and enemies .However one thing that sticks out to me hindering itself to not get a 10 is the boss fights, its just one step under the rest of the game.… Expand
  27. yetimand
    Nov 11, 2019
    8
    it was a amazing game but some of the puzzles was harder. The art-style was great
  28. tom974
    Nov 12, 2019
    8
    The quality of this game is evident. Cute graphics, great musics, well built dungeons and so on. I did not finish the game on the GameBoy 26 years ago so it was a fantastic way to terminate it. And here is the point, I think it's a 8/10 for those who don't know the original game or did not finish it, but the remake is a bit too light for those who already killed the game by 1993.
  29. ToRu12
    Oct 26, 2019
    9
    Destaco lo hermoso que es el juego, tiene una muy buena jugabilidad, termina enganchandote con la historia
  30. Capitan_Cesar
    Oct 25, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Juegazo impresionante, todo un clásico para poder disfrutarlo de nuevo, imprescindible.… Expand
  31. averageben03
    Oct 29, 2019
    9
    Amazing game with between 8 and 20 hours of game play depending on if your a seasoned Zelda pro it will take you more like 8 or more like 20 if this is one of your first. The visuals are one of the best on switch with lots of unique areas to explore. Marry this with a story which force's you to question your morale. The only catch is that this games to a relatively new player almostAmazing game with between 8 and 20 hours of game play depending on if your a seasoned Zelda pro it will take you more like 8 or more like 20 if this is one of your first. The visuals are one of the best on switch with lots of unique areas to explore. Marry this with a story which force's you to question your morale. The only catch is that this games to a relatively new player almost requires a guide I think my most said phrase for this game was 'ah I didn't even know I could do that' as unless you play Zelda consistently it doesn't do a very good job of explaining the rules. Don't let this put you off though as a quick Google will get you to where you want in the game.… Expand
  32. Ginseng-1
    Oct 31, 2019
    8
    Nice game! But fps is down to 15, when u change location. Its bad. Recommend
  33. tesodaking
    Nov 4, 2019
    9
    Un ottimo gioco, molto simile alla struttura di link to the past, belle le situazioni, i dungeon e gli indovinelli. Interessante la trama
  34. Savio_
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    A really well made game, nice graphics, excellent soundtrack, fun dungeons and characters to meet. Perfect for anyone new to Zelda games.
    The down side of the game, is the drop of frame rate that is perceptive and occurs frequently in the open world. Hope this will be fixed soon.
  35. Caldan
    Nov 14, 2020
    8
    ✅82%
    Even though it’s very laggy at times, this game is so much fun and another great entry in the Zelda franchise.
  36. CrimsonEye
    Feb 15, 2020
    9
    Coming from someone who has never played the Game Boy original, this was very fun and entertaining to play. The graphics, art style, and music are absolutely stunning, and the gameplay definitely feels like a classic Zelda game. Certain spots have lag and frame rate issues but those are just minor cons to an absolutely amazing game. However I will point out that I was kind of disappointedComing from someone who has never played the Game Boy original, this was very fun and entertaining to play. The graphics, art style, and music are absolutely stunning, and the gameplay definitely feels like a classic Zelda game. Certain spots have lag and frame rate issues but those are just minor cons to an absolutely amazing game. However I will point out that I was kind of disappointed that the D-Pad was never used. You move in 8 directions, so I think Nintendo missed an opportunity to get that classic Game Boy feel. Nevertheless, definitely a great Zelda game. Now I want to play the Game Boy original.… Expand
  37. CourtlandRoss97
    Feb 22, 2020
    9
    Having never played the original Links awakening game, I knew some, but not a lot of what to expect. It is a fairly simple game in concept but packed full of fun and quirky Zelda and Nintendo references! A game I found just the right level of challenge in, although you don’t have to be a puzzle master to get through this game, I did find some parts challenging my brain as well as my skillHaving never played the original Links awakening game, I knew some, but not a lot of what to expect. It is a fairly simple game in concept but packed full of fun and quirky Zelda and Nintendo references! A game I found just the right level of challenge in, although you don’t have to be a puzzle master to get through this game, I did find some parts challenging my brain as well as my skill and timing. An altogether different experience to most other Zelda titles but a simple and effective game that is perfect for those long car or train journeys or to kick back and play in your chill out time!… Expand
  38. Enterkiou
    Feb 25, 2020
    9
    Uno de los juegos con mejor dirección artística. Entretenida jugabilidad. La historia, lamentablemente es muy corta, pero esto se da porque se trata de un remake de un juego de Game Boy, y claramente trata de respetar al original. Tiene pequeñas caídas de frames, dadas por un problema en relación al almacenamiento, pero en general tiene un buen rendimiento y se ve hermoso. En fin,Uno de los juegos con mejor dirección artística. Entretenida jugabilidad. La historia, lamentablemente es muy corta, pero esto se da porque se trata de un remake de un juego de Game Boy, y claramente trata de respetar al original. Tiene pequeñas caídas de frames, dadas por un problema en relación al almacenamiento, pero en general tiene un buen rendimiento y se ve hermoso. En fin, excelente juego, pero muy corto. Un imperdible de Nintendo Switch… Expand
  39. Craigjeffery
    Feb 25, 2020
    9
    What an incredible game. It’s amazing to me that this game was made in the 90’s on a gameboy, i’m very happy i was able to experience this wonderful game in an HD remaster with my QOL improvements. Jumping into this game, it’s like you’re transported into a new world. It’s like you’re actually link, trying to save the island of koholint. The graphics are very cute and charming, the musicWhat an incredible game. It’s amazing to me that this game was made in the 90’s on a gameboy, i’m very happy i was able to experience this wonderful game in an HD remaster with my QOL improvements. Jumping into this game, it’s like you’re transported into a new world. It’s like you’re actually link, trying to save the island of koholint. The graphics are very cute and charming, the music is addictive, and as you make your way from dungeon to dungeon, you always feel like you’re making progress and are one step closer to saving koholint and unveiling its secrets. While the graphics are insanely adorable, there are a few hiccups where the fps will drop while traversing area to area. while this gets annoying and breaks the immersion, i didn’t mind as i loved every minute of exploring koholint island. The dungeons still hold up very well, my first play through there were plenty of times i felt hopeless and began to scratch my head while wondering if i’ll ever be able to get through the dungeon. If i’m being honest there were multiple occasions i had to look up online how to get past a certain section, but that’s just because of my small ape brain, and how well these dungeons were made.

    While playing i kept thinking “wow, what a game this is” and as my story came to and end, it was the perfect bittersweet ending. I cannot recommend this game enough.    … Expand
  40. Saik1305
    Mar 11, 2020
    8
    Link's Awakening is a great game to add to your collection, however I had some problems regarding gameplay and what to do next. Since this is my first Zelda title ever and only a few instructions were made in the game itself, I had a hard time orienting myself. That and some minor frame rate issues are the reason for my slightly reduced score. All in all I still think this is a must-haveLink's Awakening is a great game to add to your collection, however I had some problems regarding gameplay and what to do next. Since this is my first Zelda title ever and only a few instructions were made in the game itself, I had a hard time orienting myself. That and some minor frame rate issues are the reason for my slightly reduced score. All in all I still think this is a must-have for every Switch owner.… Expand
  41. Mithrandirkun
    Apr 8, 2020
    9
    Un gran remake, muy fiel al juego original.

    - Los graficos son correctos y bien adaptados, sin embargo en mi opinión, no me gusta el estilo artisiico elegido. Hubiera preferido un estilo artístico más al estilo de los años 90. - La música y sonido estan muy bien conseguidos. Muy buena adaptación de las piezas de música originales de Gameboy. - La jugabilidad es fiel al juego original,    Un gran remake, muy fiel al juego original.

    - Los graficos son correctos y bien adaptados, sin embargo en mi opinión, no me gusta el estilo artisiico elegido. Hubiera preferido un estilo artístico más al estilo de los años 90.
    - La música y sonido estan muy bien conseguidos. Muy buena adaptación de las piezas de música originales de Gameboy.
    - La jugabilidad es fiel al juego original, muy bien trabajada y muy bien pulida. Un pequeño aspecto negativo es que el juego a veces tiene unas pequeñas caidas de frames en las transiciones entre escenarios.
    - La história es fiel al juego original. No es de las mejores histórias de la saga, pero hay que tener en cuenta que este juego salió originalmente para una consola portatil monocolor, y sigue estando muy bien adaptada.
    - El juego incluye además como extra el editor de mazmorras, que es muy entretenido y da mucha rejugabilidad al juego.

    Una pequeña joya, indispensable para los amantes de la saga. Muy recomendable para introducir el género de aventuras tanto a niños como a adultos.    … Expand
  42. Faxi
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, is a legendary remake of the gameboy classic from 1993.

    While the game has an interesting plot, fun gameplay, interesting dungeons, fun bosses and lovely characters, remastered soundtrack and graphics, this game shows how a remake is done right.
  43. anxotheboss
    Nov 22, 2020
    8
    This game is simply beautiful, it has amazing graphics and it is also a very good remake. Combat, dungeons, enemies... Everything is very fun and you will enjoy it a lot.
  44. Lefty9088
    Jul 3, 2021
    8
    An amazing game, but it's only a remake. It looks amazing, but I feel Nintendo could have done somewhat better with the art style. The story is quite different from other Zelda games and it makes it quite unique.
  45. joadson
    Jul 1, 2022
    10
    Incredibly wonderful a perfect remake this zelda is very good with a somewhat sad ending
  46. 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 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 algoCuando 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
  47. Poochingus
    Feb 1, 2020
    6
    Overall a nice throwback to a beloved title in the series. This game brings a lot of natural quality of life changes due the fact you have more than the A and B buttons from the gameboy. However it also introduced an art style that I can't love. The whole game looks like plastic and I personally don't like it, and link's design is not very appealing. That being said, the game is stillOverall a nice throwback to a beloved title in the series. This game brings a lot of natural quality of life changes due the fact you have more than the A and B buttons from the gameboy. However it also introduced an art style that I can't love. The whole game looks like plastic and I personally don't like it, and link's design is not very appealing. That being said, the game is still Link's awakening. A fun romp on koholint island is welcome after about 2 decades. I would have liked there to be more to do with Dampe's dungeon creation tool as well. It is very restrictive, and you can't even share your creations(not that I would considering how lame it turned out to be). I hope the feature was just a test run for a dungeon creation tool ala mario maker.

    In total I can say the game is fun, but not worth the full $60 asking price. When the original game on gameboy released for $30, it is a big ask when so little has been changed or added. If this were a new game and not a remake, I'd understand. But I'd say wait to buy it used on Ebay or a sale. If you are a diehard fan, there is no other reason to put it off though. So snag it and play it. I had a great time, and you will too!    … Expand
  48. Moemoe1
    Sep 24, 2019
    7
    Played breath of the wild so I thought about giving this game a try. It’s an ok game at best for someone who isn’t so deep into the Zelda lore this game isn’t anything ground breaking. If you’re on a tight budget and deciding if u should get this game or not I’d say wait till it’s on sale
  49. IonMagus
    Sep 21, 2019
    8
    One of the best Zelda Games finally got the Remake it deserves. The performance is pretty awful tho and all those frame drops really hurt this otherwise beautiful Game. Why Nintendo let it release this way is beyond me. Also no D-Pad support? Thats srsly stupid
  50. RJD2
    Sep 20, 2019
    9
    Impressive remake, the art style grew on me since the announcement, it really fits the tone of the game for some reason. Highly recommend it.
  51. Bluebox14
    Sep 23, 2019
    9
    An amazing game. Remade for a new generation. Does it lag in certain spots? Yes. Does it matter? No. The game is stunning, simple and maybe most important it's fun. If you have a switch get this game. 9.5 /10
  52. RatingYoda
    Sep 22, 2019
    9
    Beautiful art style and music. Keeps the classic feel of Zelda while introducing new game features. Few frame rate drops and sometimes a bit too confusing for me. Overall a great game and recommend.
  53. isaac7007
    Sep 22, 2019
    9
    The frame rate can be a little choppy, but as far as gameplay, story, and aesthetic goes, it’s fantastic.
  54. K02M03
    Sep 20, 2019
    9
    Fantastic game, beautiful art style. This game brings back so much memories. The only downfall is the framerate drops but it doesn't effect the game.
  55. Droplit
    Sep 22, 2019
    9
    Yes its a remake of a gameboy game, but the quality is up to par with A Link to the Past. Smaller scale yes. Its not like Breath of the Wild where its expansive and will give you around 100 hours of gameplay. But i argue that it has more replayability than Breath of the wild with its shorter length. The story is really great. Its simple but very effective. I love the overworld andYes its a remake of a gameboy game, but the quality is up to par with A Link to the Past. Smaller scale yes. Its not like Breath of the Wild where its expansive and will give you around 100 hours of gameplay. But i argue that it has more replayability than Breath of the wild with its shorter length. The story is really great. Its simple but very effective. I love the overworld and characters. The dungeons were really fun, the bosses were all easy but unique and fun to fight. The games content is all quality. No filler. I rather have a game with pure quality and it being 6-10 hours long, than a 30 hour game with 60% of it being quality and 40% filler. Its a worth wile adventure and worth 60$ thanks to the new graphics, quality of life fixes that it surpasses the original. The soundtrack is better than ever. The only downsides are the new chamber dungeons are just whatever, its not as expansive as Super Mario Maker buts its just okay. Theres a few framerate issues but it never drops below 30 frames so i got used to it. I hope they fix that but its definitely worth while and i think i enjoyed it better than A Link to the Past. And thats one of my top 3 zelda games. Keep in mind i never played Links Awakening for the gameboy, i tried but i couldn't get into it. But im happy this remake exists.… Expand
  56. Gloone
    Sep 27, 2019
    9
    I love the Zelda series, but the only 2D entry I've played through is A Link To The Past, which, despite its revered status, I had mixed feelings about, finding it frustratingly obscure in places, and disappointingly monotonous in others. I was therefore a little unsure whether I'd enjoy Link's Awakening -- but there was no need to fear, because the game is wonderful. Koholint Island makesI love the Zelda series, but the only 2D entry I've played through is A Link To The Past, which, despite its revered status, I had mixed feelings about, finding it frustratingly obscure in places, and disappointingly monotonous in others. I was therefore a little unsure whether I'd enjoy Link's Awakening -- but there was no need to fear, because the game is wonderful. Koholint Island makes for a fun and expansive adventure -- I can't believe they stuffed all this into a handheld console over 25 years ago!

    Only once did I get stuck for a while -- the telephone houses are always available to give you a nudge in the right direction. The game feels great to play, with a large menagerie of enemies, all of which are great fun to dispatch in the manner of your choosing. The dungeons are interesting and become gradually more intricate, but are always tractable, as long as you're paying attention. And the bosses are really impressive, all of them pretty unique and really satisfying to battle. The world is dense and full of secrets, which gradually unravel as you acquire new abilities.

    The story is simple but effective, thankfully diverging from the usual Zelda tropes. The soundtrack is lovely and has some great original tracks, with the modern acoustic instrumentation giving it a joyous, playful feeling. And the same goes for the visuals, masterfully modernised with a whimsical and almost toy-like art style. My one criticism is that there can be brief drops in frame rate when entering new areas -- fortunately this never adversely affected gameplay.

    In summary, I had a great time playing this game. The fundamentals suggest that the original was a much better game than I remember A Link To The Past being; and certainly this incarnation is up there with the best Zelda titles.    … Expand
  57. maxtor27
    Sep 22, 2019
    9
    Graphically one of the most stunning looking games on the switch. It does suffer performance hiccups here and there, but personally it isn't that bothersome for me. Gameplay wise, it's another top down Zelda. If you're not into that, you might not enjoy this game. Story and world wise, one of the best in the series. The world is filled with such strange yet charming characters, and theGraphically one of the most stunning looking games on the switch. It does suffer performance hiccups here and there, but personally it isn't that bothersome for me. Gameplay wise, it's another top down Zelda. If you're not into that, you might not enjoy this game. Story and world wise, one of the best in the series. The world is filled with such strange yet charming characters, and the island's small scale means you get attached to characters more heavily. The story, specifically the ending, leaves a heavy impact on anyone that goes through it.
    It's a must-have game for any Zelda/Nintendo fan, and anyone interested in it in the slightest.    … Expand
  58. PanxiCosta
    Sep 20, 2019
    8
    Gráficos: 9/10
    Duración: 7/10
    Banda Sonora: 10/10
    Jugabilidad: 7/10 (bastantes bajones de FPS)
    SinglePlayer: 9/10
    Nota Final: 8,4 (8) - Recomendado :)
  59. Corsaro
    Sep 22, 2019
    9
    This game is splendid. I especially love the truly inspired and audio graphics. it's a shame the framerate is not as good as the rest of the game.
  60. Vanyavenik
    Sep 20, 2019
    8
    So, it's great but framerate is **** It jumpes from 60 fps to 30 at least every minute
  61. 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 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$/€    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 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
  62. caronte69
    Sep 20, 2019
    8
    buen remake, me costo un poco acostumbrarme a este nuevo estilo artístico en sus gráficos, la música sigue siendo igual de genial y con respecto a la caída de frames ocurre pero no es tan molesto.
  63. Spindot
    Sep 23, 2019
    9
    Great remake. Animated cutscenes are a nice treat. Slowdown when changing zones and excessive blurring in some areas prevents this from being a perfect remake.
  64. PROtone
    Sep 20, 2019
    8
    Игра скорее для хардкорных игроков (не смотря на свою мультяшность) или для тех, кто решил пройти классику в новом обличии. Игрока практически не водят за руку, просто указываю конечную цель. А как до неё добраться додумывайте сами. Да, это настоящая Zelda, но нынешние ванильные игроки могут просто не понять всю прелесть этой игры. Для них она скорее всего покажется сложной.
    Из минусов    Игра скорее для хардкорных игроков (не смотря на свою мультяшность) или для тех, кто решил пройти классику в новом обличии. Игрока практически не водят за руку, просто указываю конечную цель. А как до неё добраться додумывайте сами. Да, это настоящая Zelda, но нынешние ванильные игроки могут просто не понять всю прелесть этой игры. Для них она скорее всего покажется сложной.
    Из минусов можно отметить дёрганую анимацию персонажа при смене направления движения и заметные просадки FPS (скорее всего поправят патчем).    … Expand
  65. MrDobolina
    Sep 22, 2019
    9
    Fantastic update to a classic Zelda. Fresh visuals and quality of life improvements make returning to Koholint island a fantastic time.
  66. israeldavid24
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    It's a beautiful game. You never get tired of playing it. You should try this game
  67. TheMod
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    Una de las mejores remasterizaciones jamás hechas, no solo de la saga de The Legend of Zelda, sino de toda la historia de los videojuegos.
  68. Lewonski
    Sep 20, 2019
    9
    Jogo fantástico. Apesar de ter um gráfico simples, é um simples bonito de se ver. Mesmo aparentando ser um jogo infantil o link's awakening é um jogo muito mais desafiador do que aparenta, exigindo que o jogador tenha que pensar muito para resolver certos puzzles. O único problema que encontrei no jogo foram as quedas de fps, mas acho que futuramente irão resolver com uma atualização.
  69. Nastynate81
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great top down Zelda that has a great story, and also the dungeon creator is a lot of fun.… Expand
  70. BehindTheGames
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    Desde que salió el primer trailer de este remaster, siempre supe que iría a cumplir con todas mis espectativas, pero no de una manera tan milagrosa y fascinante como lo llegó a hacer este título.
    Tiene más que merecido sus 10, pues sus caídas de frames que ocurren muy rara vez al tener el juego en una MicroSD no son algo que malogre este pedazo de obra maestra.
  71. Bellonintendo
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    Every game has a story but only one is the legend. I grew up playing this game with my elder brother. It really is yet another must have for switch owners.
  72. EmlioBarrera
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    Mejol juego del año, pa ke se lo cepillen!!!

    Que Resident Ibol y que ocho cuartos, este papa.
  73. Karajostonotso
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    GUATAFOK O MAI GOD, LO JUGE POR PRIMERA BES Y PARESIERA KE ESTUBIECE CONSUMIENDOGUATAFOK O MAI GOD, LO JUGE POR PRIMERA BES Y PARESIERA KE ESTUBIECE CONSUMIENDO DROGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa… Expand
  74. MrBv
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    The legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Uno de los mas iconicos de su epoca revivido para Nintendo Switch Por el Gameplay Walkthrough que he visto puedo decir
    -Que el apartado Grafico es precioso, pero en mi caso, no me agrada mucho los bordes borrosos, -la historia, pues imagino que sigue siendo la misma, el cual es profunda e interesante -Durabilidad, es lo normal 15-20 o mas si te pones a    The legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Uno de los mas iconicos de su epoca revivido para Nintendo Switch Por el Gameplay Walkthrough que he visto puedo decir
    -Que el apartado Grafico es precioso, pero en mi caso, no me agrada mucho los bordes borrosos, -la historia, pues imagino que sigue siendo la misma, el cual es profunda e interesante -Durabilidad, es lo normal 15-20 o mas si te pones a cortar toda la hierva
    -La resolución pues llega a mas 720p, y se ve genial en modo portátil como siempre
    -Los controles parecen haber mejorado pese a que puedes asignar los botones.
    -La musica y banda sonora estan geniales, re hechos desde cero.

    Y por ultimo el rendimiento que... si vien podia caer hasta a 30fps pues ya se explicó que esto suele pasar cuando el juego esta guardado en el SD, si transfieres el juego a la memoria de Nintendo Switch o usas Cartucho, esas bajadas de Framerate desapareceran, lo cual es una gran Noticia.



    Mi nota final es de 95, pero metacritic solo deja poner numeros enteros xddd, asi que lo redondeare. Hasta la proxima gente Att: Mr. v:    … Expand
  75. TheRussianator
    Mar 9, 2020
    5
    I've only previously played Breath of the Wild, found a lot to like about that game, but ultimately it was a huge world with almost nothing to do. So I thought that Link's Awakening would turn me into a Zelda fan, since the original is considered to be one of the finest entries in the franchise. The trailers looked too cute to overlook, so I bought the game.

    This is, without a doubt,    I've only previously played Breath of the Wild, found a lot to like about that game, but ultimately it was a huge world with almost nothing to do. So I thought that Link's Awakening would turn me into a Zelda fan, since the original is considered to be one of the finest entries in the franchise. The trailers looked too cute to overlook, so I bought the game.

    This is, without a doubt, one of the most boring games on the Switch. The gameplay consists of repetitively mashing two buttons and walking around. I understand that this is a remake of an old game, but when your progression depends on trading items with certain NPCs in the correct sequence, I cannot possibly enjoy the game. My experience was composed of playing for 15 minutes, then going on YouTube for walkthrough guidelines. Since this is a remake, tweaking the final product to fit into the habitat of modern games would not be a bad idea. Of course, appealing to the fans of the original is important, but you're trying to attract new players. This is, by no means, a game that should've come out in this state in 2019. The Switch can run the damn Witcher 3 at 30 frames, but it can't handle a smooth 60 fps experience of this game? Every transition between locations is met with a massive frame drop which pisses you off each time it happens.

    There are some positives, however. The atmosphere is cute, the music is awesome and adds to the experience by fitting the sound with the visuals on display. Some enemy designs were decent, and their abundance was gratifying. Nonetheless, with all these attributes present, I was consistently bored and found myself pushing to the end in order to justify the 60 dollar purchase. I failed, though, and didn't finish it. This is by far the worst 60 dollar purchase of my entire life. Take that as you may and be cautious to what you read about this game online, because it's mostly fans of the original praising the remake on what it did faithfully, which I found to be some of the worst aspects of the games(i.e. the gameplay and the story)    … Expand
  76. Collaps666
    Sep 22, 2019
    10
    Отличная игра, очень приятная и позитивная, много новшеств, куча секретов, из минусов - только подлагивания при подгрузке уровней.
  77. Zeldero90
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    Cuando jugué la versión original por primera vez hace 19 años me encantó.

    Ahora que jugué está versión, me enamoró completamente, llegando a decir que, aún que me duela un poco por los grandes recuerdos que tuve de su anterior versión, superó cada uno de los aspectos del la versión original. Excelente trabajo Nintendo, sigan por el camino en el que van, el trabajo de ustedes seguirá    Cuando jugué la versión original por primera vez hace 19 años me encantó.

    Ahora que jugué está versión, me enamoró completamente, llegando a decir que, aún que me duela un poco por los grandes recuerdos que tuve de su anterior versión, superó cada uno de los aspectos del la versión original.

    Excelente trabajo Nintendo, sigan por el camino en el que van, el trabajo de ustedes seguirá rindiendo frutos, y este asombroso título es una prueba de ello.    … Expand
  78. tomaspolo
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece for me. A little bit laggy sometimes, except this, you will gonna love it.
  79. TranceFX
    Sep 23, 2019
    10
    Es el juego más hermoso hasta el momento, todos aquellos que se quejan es porque no lo tienen
  80. doodlerman
    Sep 20, 2019
    8
    Its greatness is undeniable. The visuals, controls, the many improvements to the original... all great. Truth be told, this is a 10/10 game, but at $60, they're asking for too much. Even with everything I love, there's a constant lingering thought in the back of my head about how much I spent on it. At most, this should be at most a $40 game. Link's Awakening has always been one of myIts greatness is undeniable. The visuals, controls, the many improvements to the original... all great. Truth be told, this is a 10/10 game, but at $60, they're asking for too much. Even with everything I love, there's a constant lingering thought in the back of my head about how much I spent on it. At most, this should be at most a $40 game. Link's Awakening has always been one of my favorite games, but even with the impressive upgrades, it's still one of the smaller Zelda titles - and you're certainly not getting anything as innovative as Breath of the Wild or Super Mario Odyssey here, even with the new dungeon making feature.

    Wait for a discount, and you'll be much happier with this purchase.    … Expand
  81. pkarapan77
    Sep 22, 2019
    9
    Overall, great remake of the classic gameboy game. My only gripe is they kind of went overboard with the cutesy looking art style -- that and the overly ostentatious violins (really? violins?) make the repetitive overland theme even more annoying than usual.
  82. The_BlueRose
    Sep 24, 2019
    8
    Este Remake nos ofrece un nuevo apartado artístico, muy similar a lo que podemos encontrar en Yoshi`s Woolly/Crafted World. Con un estilo que recuerda a la acuarela.

    Por lo general es un juego más que correcto que sigue prácticamente a rajatabla al original. La dificultad es bastante baja incluso en su máxima dificultad. El juego se siente como una obra menor más que como un gran    Este Remake nos ofrece un nuevo apartado artístico, muy similar a lo que podemos encontrar en Yoshi`s Woolly/Crafted World. Con un estilo que recuerda a la acuarela.

    Por lo general es un juego más que correcto que sigue prácticamente a rajatabla al original.
    La dificultad es bastante baja incluso en su máxima dificultad.

    El juego se siente como una obra menor más que como un gran remake, en mi opinión una oportunidad perdida para hacer algo más ambicioso. Siendo claros ejemplos RE2 o el cercano FFVII Remake.
    Siguiendo este último punto el precio de salida se podría haber reducido a 40€.
    Como hicieron títulos como Ratchet & Clank (aun siendo un reboot/remake), Shadow of the Colossus o Hellblade.    … Expand
  83. FluffySpartan
    Sep 24, 2019
    9
    Its a Master Piece. Only Thing im sad about is that the original Game isnt implemented like in Dragon quest wehre u can switch between classic graphics and new one
  84. ChefoMaestro
    Sep 20, 2019
    9
    The littles frames drops are the only thing that make me not give it the perfect rate
    They are not that annoying and are no so frequent, but sometimes they can bother a little bit
  85. Leomatic
    Oct 7, 2019
    9
    This game was charming and fun from beginning to end. I loved every second of playing this game and exploring the island of Koholint. The dungeons were fun to explore, even if they were a little easy, the puzzles felt rewarding to resolve and the game feels truly nostalgic as a fan of the original game. They did an amazing job bringing the game to Switch, although the game does drop FPS atThis game was charming and fun from beginning to end. I loved every second of playing this game and exploring the island of Koholint. The dungeons were fun to explore, even if they were a little easy, the puzzles felt rewarding to resolve and the game feels truly nostalgic as a fan of the original game. They did an amazing job bringing the game to Switch, although the game does drop FPS at times. Truly worth the buy!… Expand
  86. eugeneev
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    For someone who hasn't played the original, this game is a completely new zelda game. I needed this fix before botw2. Link's awakening is simply a masterpiece that needs to be played. I enjoyed every single second of it.
  87. TheVirtualDude
    Feb 24, 2020
    10
    For a top down Zelda game this is my favorite Top down Zelda game. I have beaten this and a link to the past in the past year and for me this is easier to navigate and the over world makes more sense. It was a little easy but there was great puzzles that were great to complete
  88. vodkaffee
    Sep 21, 2019
    7
    amazingly fun game, but why does it has 100 times more framedrops than astral chain? it makes no sense and sometimes is annoying for playing.
    EDIT: is very annoying for playing #fixLinksAwakening
  89. hakai124
    Sep 23, 2019
    6
    So this may be a mildly controversial opinion, the 1993 original was better. There's a fair amount of good and bad to discuss with the game though to be fair, the good points aren't anything to do with this iteration of the game but more just the original shining through.
    Pros:
    1. This is Link's Awakening, one of the best original Gameboy games from the early 90's. 2. Endearing art    So this may be a mildly controversial opinion, the 1993 original was better. There's a fair amount of good and bad to discuss with the game though to be fair, the good points aren't anything to do with this iteration of the game but more just the original shining through.
    Pros:
    1. This is Link's Awakening, one of the best original Gameboy games from the early 90's.
    2. Endearing art style even though some things look rather basic.
    3. These are all directly from the original; the item variety, the inclusion of enemies from other classic Nintendo games, the decent sized world to explore and find secrets in.

    Cons:
    1. Input lag, this is most noticeable when using the Roc's Feather so far.
    2. Framerate issues, the framerate chugs at times for no discernible reason.
    3. Horrible blur covering roughly the top and bottom 20% of the screen, this may have been an artistic choice but it looks really bad.
    4. Shaking text boxes, trying to read text that's constantly shifting around is a great way to get a headache.
    5. 8 directional movement feels out of place, this is purely subjective due to me playing the Gameboy version of this game a good amount.
    6. Control customization, it's not possible to move with a d-pad if you have a controller with one prominent, the A-button is used purely for context commands and interactions rather than being customizeable, you can only map items to X and Y which can mean some actions like jumping with the Roc's feather feel unnatural.

    Overall it's a decent remake but not for anything the remake did but because of how good the original is. If you're not a huge Zelda fan who simply has to play/own them all you can happily skip this.    … Expand
  90. Kaneris
    Sep 23, 2019
    6
    It's a great game, even for the shortest Zelda, as the original was.
    The remake looks beautiful, as is the art desing...
    Shikashi, the frame rate it's teeeeerrible, running at 20fps with frame drops The top and bottom of the screen is fully covered in vaseline for some reason, trying to make a "blurry effect" that looks terrible... Not a bad game thought, just doesn't worth 60€ for 8    It's a great game, even for the shortest Zelda, as the original was.
    The remake looks beautiful, as is the art desing...
    Shikashi, the frame rate it's teeeeerrible, running at 20fps with frame drops
    The top and bottom of the screen is fully covered in vaseline for some reason, trying to make a "blurry effect" that looks terrible...
    Not a bad game thought, just doesn't worth 60€ for 8 hours long...
    I strongly recommend you to rent it instead buying it    … Expand
  91. hebronix
    Sep 20, 2019
    9
    Un viaje al pasado lleno de nostalgia y felicidad. juego muy fluido vistas impresionantes y aunque lo hayas vivido anteriormente merece la pena. una aventura épica y muy divertida
  92. Javitxu2000
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    Great remake, lovely graphics. It's like yo be a child again, with a Gameboy.
  93. Techbane
    Sep 21, 2019
    7
    Faithful to a fault -- except where performance is concerned. For a game that looks like it could be running on the 3DS, the fact that there are bloated loading times and frequent pronounced framedrops is utterly inexcusable, not to mention that this version of the game costs TWICE its original sticker price on the Game Boy back in 1993. You're restricted to single-speed, 8-directionalFaithful to a fault -- except where performance is concerned. For a game that looks like it could be running on the 3DS, the fact that there are bloated loading times and frequent pronounced framedrops is utterly inexcusable, not to mention that this version of the game costs TWICE its original sticker price on the Game Boy back in 1993. You're restricted to single-speed, 8-directional movement and yet aren't allowed to use the D-pad to move despite that it isn't mapped to anything else.

    That said, Link's Awakening is Link's Awakening. Aside from the issues above, it's still a fantastic game and there have been significant improvements made to the minigames and button mappings. Good experience, but the constant performance issues and "Nintendo gonna Nintendo" price point really do bring it down a few points for me.    … Expand
  94. TheSeahorse
    Sep 21, 2019
    7
    Nintendo, nintendo, nintendo, why are you so good and so bad at the same time? This game is amazing, but when I pay full price for a game made by NINTENDO I expect quality. I don't want to get hit by a lag spike every time I enter a new area or by just walking around. It never dips below 15fps but it happens ALL THE TIME and it really breaks the immersion. Very disappointed with how muchNintendo, nintendo, nintendo, why are you so good and so bad at the same time? This game is amazing, but when I pay full price for a game made by NINTENDO I expect quality. I don't want to get hit by a lag spike every time I enter a new area or by just walking around. It never dips below 15fps but it happens ALL THE TIME and it really breaks the immersion. Very disappointed with how much lag is in this game. If you don't want to buy it because of that I don't blame you.

    Otherwise the game is really good, a solid 9/10 game but come on Nintendo, there can't be this much lag in a game that has toon graphics. Hoping for a patch in the coming days.    … Expand
  95. Lokia987
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    Great game, awesome music, super fun gameplay.... Must have for all switch owners
  96. Fliff
    Sep 21, 2019
    9
    Fantastic Zelda game, and just made better here with some tweaks and enhancements. Anyone saying this is a "6 hour" game is either lying or has beaten this game multiple times before. The only real issue I've run into is framerate dropping when entering new zones, otherwise this is basically Link's Awakening perfected.
  97. Dudraug
    Sep 27, 2019
    9
    It is brilliant game. I'm haapy that nintendo rereleased it for nintendo switch.
  98. NorwayGamer
    Oct 3, 2019
    8
    I only tried the original game for a few minutes, so this was a completely fresh experience for me. I've read that this game is almost completely true to the original aside from the visual makeover. So if that's the case I must say I'm impressed at how well it's held up, considering it is originally a 1993 release.

    The two last dungeons were surprisingly complex and challenging for a    I only tried the original game for a few minutes, so this was a completely fresh experience for me. I've read that this game is almost completely true to the original aside from the visual makeover. So if that's the case I must say I'm impressed at how well it's held up, considering it is originally a 1993 release.

    The two last dungeons were surprisingly complex and challenging for a Zelda-game that was originally made for the Gameboy in 1993, I really had to use my brain finishing those two, so that was also impressive.

    I'm a bit torn on the graphical style, sometimes I really like it, and other times I wish they went another direction. One thing about it that's a bit bothersome is the blurry effect on the top & bottom screen, I don't know what that's supposed to imitate, but it's slightly annoying.
    The frame-rate also dips quite frequently, and it's very noticeable. It isn't game-breaking mind you, but it's hard to understand how Nintendo could let this slip, especially with such a simple art-style.
    I guess we'll just have to settle with the fact that the Switch just isn't powerful enough..

    In many ways this is classic Zelda at it's finest, with catchy music, an interesting world to explore, and complex dungeouns, but something that kind of ruined the experience for me, was the ending. The thing I like best about the Zelda-franchise, is that the games makes you feel like a hero that is on an important quest to save the world from evil. I didn't necessarily get that here unfortunately.. There are also no memorable characters in the game, so the story feels a bit dated in that regard.

    All in all a really fun game, classic Zelda in many regards, but with some disappointments regarding story especially.    … Expand
  99. midipon
    Dec 6, 2019
    5
    Way too direct of a remake. Has all the negative holdovers of an older game, without enough positives. A Link Between Worlds (2013) has 5X as much content as Link's Awakening and it's wrapped in a better package. If you were expecting more like ALBW; don't.
    Link's Awakening itself isn't such a bad game, but it's not 1993 anymore. We don't need straight remakes of 1993 games.
  100. CDizzness
    Sep 24, 2019
    10
    WOW WOW WOW....This game is amazing, just as enjoyable as it was 26 years ago if not even more so now. (I played it when I was 8 in all fairness, not 26 years ago...more like 16, considering the game released when I was born...hah) I spent the entire weekend playing this game, thinking about it, talking about it with fellow gamers....DREAMING about it. (heh, dreamers edition) It'sWOW WOW WOW....This game is amazing, just as enjoyable as it was 26 years ago if not even more so now. (I played it when I was 8 in all fairness, not 26 years ago...more like 16, considering the game released when I was born...hah) I spent the entire weekend playing this game, thinking about it, talking about it with fellow gamers....DREAMING about it. (heh, dreamers edition) It's everything I could have asked for. Gameplay is smooth, frame rates may seem unstable at first but when you get lost in the adventure you stop noticing it and you are absorbed in this little world(Seriously, it smooths itself out where it matters, I see what they did. I would rather have this "unlocked" frame rate than a solid 30, its perfect the way it is Nintendo). Controls are so tight, and Link is a blast to maneuver. I am not a fan of the dungeon editor, but I know a huge chunk of people will love this and it will add 100's - 1000's of hours of gameplay. I literally cannot put this game down, I played it on a 65" Samsung 4K display and it is GORGEOUS. I played in handheld mode last night...still gorgeous, this game is just so darn cute! If you love Zelda games or want to revisit this, there is no reason to not own it at this point, especially if you own a Switch, its a must have.

    A breakdown of my review.

    Graphics: 10
    Sound: 10
    Gameplay: 10
    Controls: 10
    Replayability: 10    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 111 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Apr 29, 2020
    95
    I can only hope that its sales success will lead to a patch that fixes the framerate dips, and more importantly, the development of more Zelda games in this style. [Issue #43 – November/December 2019, p. 10SH]
  2. Gamers Heroes
    Jan 2, 2020
    85
    If you need a nostalgia trip or haven’t played Link’s Awakening before, then you won’t be disappointed with this release. Just note that it is a bit more bite-sized when compared to more recent entries in the series.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Dec 6, 2019
    86
    Awakening’s world is much smaller than Breath of the Wild’s Hyrule. But within the island’s depths lies something that was missing from the last game – eight difficult, multi-layered dungeons, each with its own theme, traps and puzzles. [Issue#241, p.66]
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