The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

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  1. Vonyee
    Oct 13, 2021
    5
    YEAH THIS GAME IS AWESOME. AWESOME GAME GOOD STORY I like it very good. nice graphics.
  2. Parkerx87
    Oct 13, 2021
    9
    One of the best looking games i have ever played on the Switch. A bit short but so much fun.
  3. Timeflies164
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    This game is a master piece. Outstanding Zelda game. Go and get it if you haven't yet.
  4. Inuyasha1
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    열혈강호 온라인의 아기자기한 캐릭터와 던전 탐험이 만난 최고의 게임. 재미면에선 보장하는 최고의 RPG 던전 탐험 게임입니다. 젤다 꿈섬이 던전 탐험 RPG의 조상님.
  5. dalyw
    Sep 29, 2021
    8
    A beautiful game that's dense, full of detail and just so enjoyable. My favorite Zelda game.
  6. ylnylmn
    Sep 6, 2021
    9
    I played the gameboy version of the game. Much easier in terms of combat than "Link to the Past". Except for the last boss, boss fights are very easy. But the puzzles are... hard. I got stuck in dungeon 7 a lot. I spent 1-2 hours. I finally gave up and had to look at the solution. The world is very nice. The story is good..The characters are sweet. The ideal zelda game for those who likeI played the gameboy version of the game. Much easier in terms of combat than "Link to the Past". Except for the last boss, boss fights are very easy. But the puzzles are... hard. I got stuck in dungeon 7 a lot. I spent 1-2 hours. I finally gave up and had to look at the solution. The world is very nice. The story is good..The characters are sweet. The ideal zelda game for those who like difficult puzzles.… Expand
  7. Lightning6
    Aug 14, 2021
    9
    One of my favorites. The remake is gorgeous and you get the full experience of playing a Zelda game : The levels are well designed, the items, music, puzzles and tricks you need, all remind you of what that franchise can provide.
    The story really hit me as well, it felt good to always be immersed in the story even while fighting bosses that questions your actions.
    It's still a bit    One of my favorites. The remake is gorgeous and you get the full experience of playing a Zelda game : The levels are well designed, the items, music, puzzles and tricks you need, all remind you of what that franchise can provide.
    The story really hit me as well, it felt good to always be immersed in the story even while fighting bosses that questions your actions.
    It's still a bit overpriced in my opinion considering it's a remake and the large amount of games you can find in this category... But it's Nintendo, so no surprise...    … Expand
  8. aragorn77
    Aug 13, 2021
    8
    I never played the original so I can't comment about the fidelity.
    I very much liked the graphics and art style and the gameplay was good.
    The negative point is that the framerate drops quite often.
  9. carlinos
    Jul 16, 2021
    9
    I didn´t play the original Gameboy title, so it was the perfect chance to do it, the visual concept is beautiful, the game is fun, and very charming. The only thing that could be improved is the duration, the title is short, and you want to play more of this awesome an charming title.
  10. mohmdmarafi
    Jul 13, 2021
    10
    I didn't expect to like this game, but I did! In fact, I LOVED it. It's so fun and really challenging sometimes. I highly recommend it. SO GOOD!!!
  11. joash
    Jul 8, 2021
    10
    The aesthetic of this game is just amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  12. 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.
  13. Mowe
    Jun 21, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The remake of Link's Awakening is in my opinion even better than the original, which itself is the second best 2D Zelda after A Link to the Past. I really like the artstyle, the soundtrack is Zelda-typically fantastic and the atmosphere fits perfectly. In terms of gameplay, the game hardly differs from the original, which is why old players will already defeat the final boss after a few hours. However, there were a few small improvements, such as the now permanently equipped power bracelet.
    However, I would like to mention one disappointment. In Dampé, you can now create dungeons. I was hoping that this would finally be some kind of Zelda maker. But no! You can only string together pre-made segments, and then you can't even share your "own" dungeons over the internet, it only works via Amibo.
    Lastly, I wanted to mention that the performance of the game is only acceptable. You regularly notice frame drops and the dynamic resolution is actually always at the minimum. However, this rarely bothered me personally.
    Link's Awakening has always been a great game - and the remake makes it even better. It's easy to overlook the aforementioned problems and become engrossed in such an atmospheric world. For around $40, I therefore give it an absolute buy recommendation.    … Expand
  14. Niwai
    Jun 11, 2021
    8
    Хорошая игра. Стоит вашего внимания. Рекомендую
  15. Rocket7800
    Jun 10, 2021
    10
    Es un excelente titulo y me sorprendió la filosofía detrás de su historia, a pesar de que no soy un gran fan de la cámara desde arriba este juego me encanto, muy recomendado para quienes quieran una aventura intuitiva y divertida
  16. Phuz
    Jun 5, 2021
    1
    I normally read reviews moaning about frame rates and think stop being pathetic and just play the game but in this though it is ridiculous, it is like the screen has HD rumble sometimes. It is the worst I have seen on Switch and much worse than Stardew Valley 2 player, which I thought wasn't possible. Why does the Switch struggle so much with birds eye view games but then I can play muchI normally read reviews moaning about frame rates and think stop being pathetic and just play the game but in this though it is ridiculous, it is like the screen has HD rumble sometimes. It is the worst I have seen on Switch and much worse than Stardew Valley 2 player, which I thought wasn't possible. Why does the Switch struggle so much with birds eye view games but then I can play much more detailed 3D games that don't have the issue.

    The graphics were an outright bad choice because between the cheesyfied music and matching graphics, it completely loses all that Zelda vibe and emotion. It's like a kiddy fest. Young kids at that.

    To be honest, I am considering selling this and just playing the old one that I sideliaded on my SNES mini. I never played it before but I'm guessing it will be better.

    Looks like we might have to wait for Skyward Sword to actually get a decent Zelda on Switch.

    I gave one point because there were a couple of fun bits in the dungeon. If I finish the game I will adjust my score accordingly but at the moment I am wanting to trade in.    … Expand
  17. Raluardo
    Jun 4, 2021
    4
    Not worth it, while the aesthetic was very charming the difficulty and duration was very poor
  18. enigma1990
    May 30, 2021
    10
    This is the funnest game I've played in the longest time. I love the graphics and the art style. They're like little clay figurines. I also like the the blurred edges too although sometimes it can be a bit annoying but it keeps Link in focus. Also the gameplay is classic Zelda which I love.
  19. yolautaro
    May 7, 2021
    8
    Es una pequeña joya, con un apartado artístico esquicito y la genialidad del original.
  20. ANTIMETACRITIC
    May 5, 2021
    10
    No juego a los Zeldas pero le pongo un diez porque Nintendo hace un gran trabajo con ellos y para compensar los zeros que ponen ciertas gente que tampoco los ha tocado.
  21. hinfectos
    May 1, 2021
    9
    Una auténtica joya. Han dado en el clavo en todos los aspectos y han sabido adaptar un juegazo de hace 30 años a los sistemas de juego actuales. Estoy muy contento con este trabajo y compraría más remakes sin pensarlo si Nintendo nos los trae. Quedé enamorado del apartado visual.
  22. redmandana
    Apr 29, 2021
    5
    The game looks great. Plays like a link to the past. The problem with this game is that you're going to need a lot of help ( looking up youtube videos) the dungeons are a pain in the ass. They don't tell you what to do at all. a lot of monsters you're going to have to look up how to beat them and what to do. this game should be bought with a strategy guild off the rip. I don't think thisThe game looks great. Plays like a link to the past. The problem with this game is that you're going to need a lot of help ( looking up youtube videos) the dungeons are a pain in the ass. They don't tell you what to do at all. a lot of monsters you're going to have to look up how to beat them and what to do. this game should be bought with a strategy guild off the rip. I don't think this game is friendly for children or casual gamers at all. YOU WILL NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO OR WHERE TO GO, GOOD LUCK!!!… Expand
  23. nibolet
    Apr 28, 2021
    7
    The game is cute and the gameplay is straightforward. I find the wandering monsters to be somewhat boring and too easy to kill. It’s also annoying that the grass and rocks keep respawning even though you’ve just got rid of them. In the end, it’s a classic Zelda - worth getting it if you’re a fan.
  24. Akael
    Apr 22, 2021
    8
    A jogo não tem uma história tão complexa como os outros, mas também, porque é um remake de um jogo de Gameboy de 1993. Apesar disso, é um jogo exvelente. Os gráficos ficaram demais. As dungeons tem um bom nível de dificuldade. As quests que são bem difícies
  25. TruthfulGamer67
    Apr 13, 2021
    8
    It's pretty good and honestly the best version of Links Awakening out there besides the GBC port

    The frame rate can be a problem but its not as bad as people say (to be fair my eyes aren't as sensitive to frame rate dips)
  26. CasualAndExtrem
    Apr 10, 2021
    10
    We have here the remake of a very old game and its worth a lot. It deserves that remake after so many years.
  27. Dudule
    Apr 10, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo maravilhoso . Adoro esses jogos nesse estilo . Coloridos . Uma vasta gama de locais para serem explorados . Incrível… Expand
  28. Revali
    Apr 8, 2021
    9
    O jogo é bem divertido. Não tem uma história incrível e complexa(já que essa nem é a proposta do jogo) porém o combate clássico da época do GBA é simplesmente incrível! os gráficos estão ótimos! Sinceramente eu me impressionei com o link's awakening.
  29. Soyunapersona
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    Uno de los estilos artísticos más bonitos que he visto en mi vida soundtrack fabuloso y un sentimiento diferente y al mismo tiempo clásico que simplemente no puedo describir diría que el mejor Zelda disponible en nintendo switch pero botw existe
  30. PAL18
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    Blew my expectations out of the water. Link's Awakening was one of my favorites growing up. The new art style looks incredible! Brilliant take on a classic.
  31. 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
  32. perro_loco
    Mar 15, 2021
    10
    Great game! Super fun dungeons and boss fights! I think is a must for every switch owners
  33. jsh710
    Mar 9, 2021
    10
    This is my best game with nintendo switch. I don't know why do not fix framerate. all the paly time, very happy to play.
  34. lalahand
    Mar 7, 2021
    8
    Graphic is cute. Would be a great game at $30. And some puzzle may be too difficult.
  35. rwncop
    Mar 6, 2021
    9
    Link's Awakening could possibly be one of my favourite Zelda games. I haven't played the original, but I've seen it's very faithful to the original and DX versions. There are small changes to make it relevant with today's technology, for example removing the photography guy because the switch doesn't have a portable printer like the gameboy did.

    I really like the direction they took    Link's Awakening could possibly be one of my favourite Zelda games. I haven't played the original, but I've seen it's very faithful to the original and DX versions. There are small changes to make it relevant with today's technology, for example removing the photography guy because the switch doesn't have a portable printer like the gameboy did.

    I really like the direction they took with the art style, being able to recreate what made the original so special. All the characters and enemies looked really cool, it was really fun to meet all of them. The remixes of the original music was all really cool too, adding so much to areas in the game.

    The dungeon builder isn't as in-depth as people wanted it to be, I see everyone seems to want a Zelda Maker. However, it was really fun to go through he challenges it gave between each of the dungeons. It added that something extra to the game that I really enjoyed.

    If you're interested in playing another Zelda title on your Switch after playing BotW, then this is a must play.    … Expand
  36. sjc9495
    Mar 4, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love how Nintendo took a classic Zelda game and made it utterly colorful! It has interesting fights, dungeon maker, wonderful & charming characters who unfortunately are just people from Link's dream. Not to mention it's pretty easy to earn rupees, which is definitely a good thing. I also loved the 6 last bosses into one battle fight. It was a very interesting game and I'm really glad I got the chance to play and beat it… Expand
  37. AmBi2662
    Feb 22, 2021
    9
    Wenn man in Betracht zieht, dass es ein Gameboy Remake ist, so muss man festellen, das sich das Spiel ziemlich gut gehalten hat. Es macht die Anfänge des Zelda Franchise deutlich und ist ein rundum gelungenes Remaster! Ein Muss für Zelda Fans!
  38. Frost_Cube
    Feb 9, 2021
    9
    iendo un super-fanático-enférmo de PlayStation, debo reconocer el gran trabajo de Nintendo creando este Remaster, sin duda una gran obra.
  39. KalakaChida
    Jan 31, 2021
    9
    Hermoso juego, pero no es perfecto, Nintendo debería crear más juegos así
    Excelente gráficos a pesar de las capacidades de la consola
  40. DonnieTrump
    Jan 30, 2021
    8
    If Breath of the Wild is the poster child for an open world Zelda, Link's Awakening does the same for linear games in the Zelda franchise. It comes with a condensed world that is packed with eight dungeons where especially the latter ones can be a challenge. Due to the limited nature of the Game Boy it's heavily focused on gathering keys, but this makes some of the puzzles quite daunting.If Breath of the Wild is the poster child for an open world Zelda, Link's Awakening does the same for linear games in the Zelda franchise. It comes with a condensed world that is packed with eight dungeons where especially the latter ones can be a challenge. Due to the limited nature of the Game Boy it's heavily focused on gathering keys, but this makes some of the puzzles quite daunting.

    The remake stays true to the original and this is both a blessing and a curse. The diarama like graphics are cute and gorgeous, but are also hindered by blurred edges which I found disturbing at the start of the game. Personally I would have prefered a reimagining akin what A Link between Worlds did to A Link to the Past. Extras such as the dungeon editor are added, but are mostly forgettable.

    It's not a very large adventure - I clocked in at 25 hours when beating it - but these play hours yield a high fun factor, more so than other similar games. An often overlooked Zelda game, but it continues the tradition of rich gameplay and being a fun game.    … Expand
  41. alan2pc
    Jan 24, 2021
    6
    This game is overrated. Buy this game if you like:

    1. Making sure you talk to an owl in every dungeon room. Oh, he didn’t say anything? That’s because you have to find his beak first and retrace your steps. 2. Retracing your steps. Not just for owls, but for well, everything. Want to get to that heart you can’t get to, want to get in that boss room. You don’t have the item you    This game is overrated. Buy this game if you like:

    1. Making sure you talk to an owl in every dungeon room. Oh, he didn’t say anything? That’s because you have to find his beak first and retrace your steps.
    2. Retracing your steps. Not just for owls, but for well, everything. Want to get to that heart you can’t get to, want to get in that boss room. You don’t have the item you need yet.
    3. Treating enemies as if they don’t exist because you have 15 hearts, they do half a heart damage and often leave a full heart when you do decide to kill them.
    4 Short and simple boss battles.
    5. Figuring out where is the key you’re missing in the internet. Or maybe it’s not a key, you didn’t notice there was a spot to use the hookshot, or who knows. Did you talk to every owl?
    6. Remembering hints/directions that were told to you in the game last week.
    7. NOT HAVING A DEDICATED JUMP BUTTON!!! Every time you walk up to a pit, make sure you go back into the menu and have that feather equipped.
    8. Jumping down from a ledge to realize you want to go back up and that’s a long journey.
    9. Talking to townfolk. 10. Playing on those crane machines where you stick in the quarter and it picks up and drops a stuffed animal back where it picked it up from.

    Sounds fun, right?    … Expand
  42. BurtKocain
    Jan 21, 2021
    7
    Despite a gorgeous and adorable remolding for one of Nintendo's more overlooked classics, it's hard to compare this remake to 1998's Link's Awakening DX without the feeling that Nintendo really phoned it in. Whether it's the tacked-on Chamber Dungeon gimmick or the startlingly poor optimization for a first-party release, there's a prevalent vibe that the Link's Awakening remake was aboveDespite a gorgeous and adorable remolding for one of Nintendo's more overlooked classics, it's hard to compare this remake to 1998's Link's Awakening DX without the feeling that Nintendo really phoned it in. Whether it's the tacked-on Chamber Dungeon gimmick or the startlingly poor optimization for a first-party release, there's a prevalent vibe that the Link's Awakening remake was above all else a means of filling a gap in Nintendo's fiscal year between major releases. Although there are welcome quality-of-life improvements (for example, you'll spend much less time swapped tools in the menu), this is also the kind of game Nintendo and Grezzo could hammer out in their sleep. For those who have never experienced the original, the Switch remake is absolutely worth a look. But for the die-hard fans of the old-school Link's Awakening, your mileage may vary.… Expand
  43. HeavyMachineGon
    Jan 6, 2021
    9
    剧情比旷野之息好太多，剧情过半的时候大概猜到了结局，但结局竟然还是感动到了，谁说老任不会讲故事只注重玩法。除此之外画风和音乐都非常赞，收集要素也是非常老任的。
    唯一缺点竟然是游戏太短而且通关后没有什么动力继续。
  44. f1o_o1f
    Jan 6, 2021
    8
    I liked DX better (would've given that one a 10 if I could) but this is a solid Remake

    Pros: - probably the best looking game on Switch - many quality of life improvements compared to DX - great sondtrack - short game but the memories will stay - nice collectibles Cons: - a little too easy on default difficulty (Hero mode is accessible from the start though) - performance    I liked DX better (would've given that one a 10 if I could) but this is a solid Remake

    Pros:
    - probably the best looking game on Switch
    - many quality of life improvements compared to DX
    - great sondtrack
    - short game but the memories will stay
    - nice collectibles

    Cons:
    - a little too easy on default difficulty (Hero mode is accessible from the start though)
    - performance issues (Switch is 5 years behind with technology)
    - 8-directional movement -> you CANNOT play with the D-pad
    - not worth the full price, maye 25-30 bucks

    Play it if you can get it on discount. Otherwise, get DX on 3DS for 5,99. Despite it being a Gameboy Color game, it will always be a timeless gem to me and is worth every penny twice.    … Expand
  45. Abakass
    Jan 3, 2021
    8
    After finishing the game and collect everything you cant do anything else and thats bad but is very fun game
  46. BeeSting1
    Jan 1, 2021
    8
    Charming atmosphere. Very well done remake.

    The Good: - Charming visuals, characters and dialogue - Game progression, gameplay, and level design are all true to the original, with custom dungeon addition. And unfortunately the shop keeper doesn't kill you for stealing. - Music is of course good as with any Zelda - Dungeon design is top notch. Makes you think hard sometimes. -    Charming atmosphere. Very well done remake.

    The Good:
    - Charming visuals, characters and dialogue
    - Game progression, gameplay, and level design are all true to the original, with custom dungeon addition. And unfortunately the shop keeper doesn't kill you for stealing.
    - Music is of course good as with any Zelda
    - Dungeon design is top notch. Makes you think hard sometimes.
    - Classic Zelda item progression. Fun to see where to use new items for new pathways.
    - The ending is bitter sweet.

    The Bad:
    - Some of the trade quests can be very ambiguous as to the whereabouts of the person you need to trade with
    - It's short, for a Zelda game. Mainly due to the world map being quite compact.    … Expand
  47. 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.
  48. smith7ba
    Dec 11, 2020
    8
    Admittedly I have never played the Gameboy version of this game so I was going in blind. Turns out to be a very well done game. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and the visuals were unique. The narrow depth of field was like nothing I have seen before in a game and It looked like peering into a 3D toyland. 8/10.
  49. AJ_tw
    Dec 10, 2020
    9
    Gameboy時期沒玩過，純粹以新玩家感想分享
    優點：
    遊戲性佳，操作不會太難，不少解謎內容，不過有些真的得網路找資訊(攻略)才解的開；畫面可愛清新，劇情不複雜但是很經典，有些幽默內容對白，破完關會回味不捨。 缺點： 遊戲時數玩約15~20小時就可以全破了，個人覺得還OK，剛好，不過這樣的時數賣新臺幣1600元上下太貴了，感覺800元左右比較合理(曠野之息賣1800元可以玩個200小時，基本上1600這價位玩沒50小時感覺都偏貴)。 總結： 推薦遊玩，好玩！以遊戲時數來說價格偏貴，買二手或特價時買會較合適。    Gameboy時期沒玩過，純粹以新玩家感想分享
    優點：
    遊戲性佳，操作不會太難，不少解謎內容，不過有些真的得網路找資訊(攻略)才解的開；畫面可愛清新，劇情不複雜但是很經典，有些幽默內容對白，破完關會回味不捨。
    缺點：
    遊戲時數玩約15~20小時就可以全破了，個人覺得還OK，剛好，不過這樣的時數賣新臺幣1600元上下太貴了，感覺800元左右比較合理(曠野之息賣1800元可以玩個200小時，基本上1600這價位玩沒50小時感覺都偏貴)。
    總結：
    推薦遊玩，好玩！以遊戲時數來說價格偏貴，買二手或特價時買會較合適。
  50. JRice
    Dec 7, 2020
    7
    This is basically a simple graphic overhaul of the GameBoy Color game "Zelda IV dx", and as such, by far the simplest and shortest Zelda game in the whole franchise, and hilariously overpriced!

    It also is, though, an opportunity to play a GameBoy classic, and more beautiful, smooth and intuitive than ever before...
  51. AlexKidd
    Dec 1, 2020
    8
    I have never played the original and i have to say this is a great game! Yes there's some flaws, like the framerate, but the music, the graphics, the gameplay are all great. Love the puzzle solving and making my own dungeons.
  52. lord_blackghost
    Nov 30, 2020
    7
    Best way to experience how old school zelda games feels. A little game that Modern mechanics keep this game enjoyable . Not bad . But botw raise the bar for zelda franchise so much that any thing lower than that feels not enough .
  53. bergcamp101
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    The game is just astonishing, it's beautiful in its plot, adventure spirit and smooth mechanics.
  54. 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..
  55. 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.
  56. 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.
  57. Cacasecaxxx
    Nov 14, 2020
    8
    Un juegazo, es como el original y contiene la esencia de la saga, pero el nuevo estilo gráfico hace la historia disfrutable para cualquier persona, haya o no haya jugado el clásico.
    Lo recomiendo a fans y a gente introduciéndose en la saga Zelda.
  58. Pokejandro_20
    Oct 8, 2020
    10
    Todos los juegos de la saga The Legend of Zelda son perfectos (no cuento el aborto de CDI y alguno otro mas XD), se merecen un 150 o mas, pero la gente es retrasada y les de bajas calificaciones para que su rival tenga una peor nota que su fornite, por eso me he hecho esta cuenta y vale mucho la pena, ahora, voy a hacer la tarea XD.
  59. crouching1
    Oct 8, 2020
    9
    This was a pretty great game for me and the first one I actually played til the end after buying a Switch this year. Although, it's very challenging to figure out what to do at times so an online guide is needed unless you want to spend a year trying on your own.
  60. B0rn2_w1n
    Oct 4, 2020
    8
    Great remaster, but if you played the original don't expect anything new.

    Some dips on fps affect the gameplay and the game is a bit short. Other than that, a very enjoyable experience.

    Recommended.
  61. Syhlcam
    Sep 27, 2020
    9
    Je n'ai pas pu découvrir ce jeu sur son support original, le voir sur Switch est une excellente idée. La direction artistique est très bien réussie. Le jeu tourne très bien sur la console, excepté quelques baisses légères de framerate. Le jeu est un remake pur et dur, l'ajout du mode donjons maker est sympathique rapidement mais vu que rien n'est inédit, on fait vite le tour.
  62. nachtgiger
    Sep 12, 2020
    4
    Honestly, the game did not age well at all. Too much backtracking, bland combat, uninspiring puzzles (I mean, how many times did it boil down to "kill everything in this room?) - the game is essentially one big fetch quest. If you look at it this way, all Zelda games are fetch quest - but the 3rd person titles are much more complex in their systems and you get to explore cool, atmospheric places.
  63. condector
    Sep 8, 2020
    9
    Really cute remaster. Awesome!

    I loved the way that game keep the history and the new graphics. And Switch runs it so fluently.
  64. Exsoldier454
    Sep 6, 2020
    10
    Honestly one of the best Zelda games on the switch a lot of people who didn’t grow up with the game boy color missed out on the handheld Zelda games and now we got one on the switch ! Here’s to Nintendo bringing the rest of the handheld games to the switch next year, the game is simple In the beginning and ramps up towards the middle of the game, it’s fun and vibrant and very cutsie, aHonestly one of the best Zelda games on the switch a lot of people who didn’t grow up with the game boy color missed out on the handheld Zelda games and now we got one on the switch ! Here’s to Nintendo bringing the rest of the handheld games to the switch next year, the game is simple In the beginning and ramps up towards the middle of the game, it’s fun and vibrant and very cutsie, a great remake with a great remixed soundtracks to give it a new life , I highly recommend this !… Expand
  65. NgocThien
    Sep 3, 2020
    9
    So adorable, love to play this. The sound, the adventure, the design of game, all are so good to enjoy
  66. pythonPie
    Sep 1, 2020
    9
    I bought a Switch for this game and I sincerely wish that I could give this game a higher rating. In my opinion Link's Awaking on Game Boy was the best part of Zelda (right after Wind Waker), unfortunately I can't say that about the remake. It's still a great game, with lovely graphics, but performance issues make me take one point away.
  67. MagicMikey
    Aug 23, 2020
    8
    Love the art style. Probably the only time i've ever thought good job Grezzo. it's one of the better 2d zelda games and they did a great job showing off the original and adding extra collectibles was so much fun for another run through this game. the dungeon maker let me down though
  68. rafaaguilera
    Aug 20, 2020
    8
    For Zelda fans this a no brainer, this is simply Link's Awakening totally revamped with new HD visuals and orchestrated soundtrack (and a few extras). In simple words, it's the game we all already know but perfectly renovated, except for frame rate hiccups now and then, which is very odd, since it's far for been visually demanding. However, what really counts is that's still is a veryFor Zelda fans this a no brainer, this is simply Link's Awakening totally revamped with new HD visuals and orchestrated soundtrack (and a few extras). In simple words, it's the game we all already know but perfectly renovated, except for frame rate hiccups now and then, which is very odd, since it's far for been visually demanding. However, what really counts is that's still is a very solid experience after all these years and this is truly remarkable considering it's a gameboy game and how terrible dated most games from this era are now.… Expand
  69. PatriciusG
    Aug 19, 2020
    10
    An absolute must have on the system - a game which was already near perfect when it comes to the story and gameplay was beautifully remastered, fixing all the errors and adding lot of new content.
  70. GabFire
    Aug 9, 2020
    8
    O jogo é bom, mas eu realmente esperava algo melhor do que vi, porém deu para se divertir, recomendo para quem está chegando no Switch agora.
  71. Bcshiguemichi
    Aug 8, 2020
    7
    Nice remake with nice graphics, but the game is complex and it does not its always de same dynamics the entire game.
  72. Cesar3
    Aug 8, 2020
    8
    Grandisimo remake del que fue uno de los mejores juegos de mi infancia, no tiene ni un solo pero, es perfecto
  73. murtazasamiwala
    Aug 6, 2020
    9
    Really fun top down zelda game. The characters look very cute and likeable, and the story is amazing (also a bit heart breaking).
  74. SirPunk
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    First off I never played Link's Awaking before this remake, with that said this game is near perfect. As soon as I started playing it, I could not put it down. I loved every moment with this game. I 100% completed this game and if I had to I would do it all again.
  75. Sb068
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    Grezzo and Nintendo have made a great job remaking this game from the ground up. Beautiful art style and improved a lot of the originals problems
  76. Gastly67
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Es preicoso la estetica de este juego, sin mencionar que el protagonista es LInk, hablando de un juegos de zelda, sus niveles son de lo mejor del juego y su historia de adentra mucho al juego
  77. Simoss13
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    Talk about cute and charming. If you are introducing your kids to the Zelda franchise, this is a great starting point.
    I also had fun with this game. The world, although seems a little cramped in today's standards was a character within itself.
    Story was original and Mirin was someone you grow fond of you do not dwell that a Zelda game is missing, well, Zelda. Working out the end with    Talk about cute and charming. If you are introducing your kids to the Zelda franchise, this is a great starting point.
    I also had fun with this game. The world, although seems a little cramped in today's standards was a character within itself.
    Story was original and Mirin was someone you grow fond of you do not dwell that a Zelda game is missing, well, Zelda.
    Working out the end with the Windfish was quite cryptic and only by accident I found the bonus dudgeon. At the end the dudgeon's were long and exhausting and would prefer a dozen smaller dudgeon's. I understand this is a remake and cannot stray from the original formula.    … Expand
  78. Cjmolina007
    Jul 16, 2020
    9
    One of my favorite GameBoy games brought back to life on the Nintendo Switch with gorgeous/cute graphics and just all around fun. Basically if I'm remembering correctly it's just a copy and paste from the original which I'm not complaining but I did get lost a few times. The only thing I guess I can think that's "negative" is that it's too short. Other than that, great game and anotherOne of my favorite GameBoy games brought back to life on the Nintendo Switch with gorgeous/cute graphics and just all around fun. Basically if I'm remembering correctly it's just a copy and paste from the original which I'm not complaining but I did get lost a few times. The only thing I guess I can think that's "negative" is that it's too short. Other than that, great game and another great add for the Zelda/Switch franchise.… Expand
  79. 22446688Bb
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    ninnonononononnonnonononononononnononononononnonononononooooonnonononononononononononnonononononononononnonononono
  80. MatthewDavisMed
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    It might not be pact with stuff to do like in Breath of the Wild, it's still a fantastic remake and a fun adventure to revisit with better graphics and better character models. This truly is a great game to play if you never got a chance to play the original. (Such as myself)
  81. lazy_vortex
    Jul 6, 2020
    5
    Drop FPS in many locations and boring gameplay. Cannot use D-pad and only sticks. For remake of GB-game it's very uncomfortable.
    This game should be on 3DS and I would tell it's very good. But on Switch it's looking like ****
  82. weliveforever
    Jul 6, 2020
    0
    No me gustó ni su mecánica, ni su mojigata historia para niñ@s. Esta vez tampoco queda claro si Link es célibe, eunuco o gay en el closet. Podría ser una o las tres cosas a la vez. No hay guión, ni historia que tenga un minimo sentido. NO hay por donde cogerlo.
  83. David_cb14
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Muy bonito gráficamente y increíble historia, no lo pude jugar en Gameboy pero está versión esta10/10 recomendado
  84. alxs621
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    A great little story that doesn't quite justify its original price point, but endears and entertains nonetheless.
  85. INU4SH4
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    As I haven't played the original game, I won't be comparing both versions.

    Link's Awakening was a very fun 2D LoZ adventure. It has a very cutesy aura and gives a feeling of nostalgia. While gameplay feels like playing a classic, the controls are smooth. In terms of story, it certainly does not deliver the 'greatest' or most 'epic' Link's adventure. It simply puts Link on an island and    As I haven't played the original game, I won't be comparing both versions.

    Link's Awakening was a very fun 2D LoZ adventure. It has a very cutesy aura and gives a feeling of nostalgia. While gameplay feels like playing a classic, the controls are smooth. In terms of story, it certainly does not deliver the 'greatest' or most 'epic' Link's adventure. It simply puts Link on an island and your objective is to get out. Along the way, you even ask if this island really exists or is just a dream so it's simple but a bit complex at the same time. Not an epic story, but it's fitting.

    I have just 2 main complaints about this entry. The first being the absence of Princess Zelda. She's my favorite character in the series and a LoZ game never feels complete to me without her. But I understand why she has no place here. I'm not a fan-boy to look at that as a flaw. The second and last issue is the framerate. I'm generally someone who tends to avoid talking about minor technical problems but the Switch is a great system and I rarely find fps problems while playing it. It feels odd that a first-party Nintendo title has such a problem.

    Overall, this remake is a success. It keeps a nostalgic feel but the visual improvements make it feel extremely fresh. There are people who complain about the game being too short, but this lasted me around 15 hours and then there's also some additional content and even a hard mode to experience. I'd say it has more than enough content to justify its price.    … Expand
  86. Anima2z
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    so **** cute, absolutely a blueprint from the original with next gen graphics
  87. jamescastells
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    As a fan of the original, this remake is beautiful and fixes some problems with the GBC version. However, people should still play the original, and the framerate in the Switch version has some issues which impacts the gameplay experience.
  88. Classy
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    Very fun game, Like in a chill have fun type of way. I really enjoyed it it's not the best Zelda game but a very good game, if you don't take it so seriously.
  89. Hack
    Jun 27, 2020
    5
    Convoluted, confusing and frustrating. Link's Awakening has not aged well for the modern audience. Nothing is explained well to the player, as someone who has never played a Zelda game before I found myself having no idea what to do, or where to go, if it weren't for guides I would never have finished it, and I'm generally not the type of person to need a guide, but Link's Awakening isConvoluted, confusing and frustrating. Link's Awakening has not aged well for the modern audience. Nothing is explained well to the player, as someone who has never played a Zelda game before I found myself having no idea what to do, or where to go, if it weren't for guides I would never have finished it, and I'm generally not the type of person to need a guide, but Link's Awakening is absurdly obscure at times.

    Another major issue the game has is performance. The game uses double buffered VSync, which basically means if it drops any frames it'll plummet from 60fps to 30fps (and then back up), and this happens all the time, which makes for a very choppy experience. I honestly expect better from Nintendo.

    Where the game shines is visuals, it's a gorgeous looking game with a great art style. It's also top-notch in the audio department. The gameplay is also solid, but tarnished by the performance problems. I found all the boss fights very easy apart from the last one, which was a good difficulty without being cheap.

    The game is very short, which was OK for me as I wasn't enjoying it, but it's worth mentioning it's only about 5 hours. I personally rented it and I feel that's the smart thing to do.    … Expand
  90. SailorSonic
    Jun 25, 2020
    7
    Great game, but doesn't feel very modern. Some slowdown throughout the game
  91. RazMaTaz87
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    The game is great. The only thing keeping it short of a perfect remake of the classic Gameboy is the frame rate gets choppy at times. This only happens in areas of water or a ton of movement on screen.
  92. JeffAlvarado
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Buen remaster, el juego presenta muy buenos graficos y nuevas funciones que por sencillas hacen una experiencia mas jugable a la altura de los juegos de la nueva nintendo. Una experiencia necesaria para aquellos que aun no juegos un titulo de TLOZ.
  93. dash383535
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    #DashReviews

    One of the most famous and well-received games on the Gameboy is back with a complete remake on Nintendo Switch. From updated graphics to the new quality of life changes to the gameplay, does Link’s Awakening (2019) live up to the original or does it take too many missteps along the way? Link is sailing across uncharted waters when suddenly his raft is struck by    #DashReviews

    One of the most famous and well-received games on the Gameboy is back with a complete remake on Nintendo Switch. From updated graphics to the new quality of life changes to the gameplay, does Link’s Awakening (2019) live up to the original or does it take too many missteps along the way?

    Link is sailing across uncharted waters when suddenly his raft is struck by lightning and he wakes up on a mysterious island with a giant egg in the center of it. He meets Marin, a young girl who lives on the island tells Link about the legend of the Wind Fish and how awakening this creature might help him escape the island. Much like the original game, the story is simple and to the point. The new setting that Link finds himself in is very different and almost dream-like compared to other games in the franchise While most of the story is told at the beginning and end of the adventure, there are many small interactions between well-written characters and even touching moments within these interactions. Don’t expect this to be a grand adventure like in previous titles since its story is more like a peaceful and calm dream, which ties heavily into the game’s theme and atmosphere. The story is a fun, bite-sized adventure in the world of The Legend of Zelda.

    The gameplay is very similar to past entries that deal with the top-down perspective approach. You go through the world, trying to find dungeons and then solving the mysterious within to get one step closer to your goal of awakening the Wind Fish. This game truly harkens back to the Gameboy days, since you are not given many hints when solving puzzles and I got stumped at least once or twice throughout my 15-hour playthrough. It feels satisfying solving the puzzles and getting to the next part of the game. There was never a time I felt frustrated at any point in the game. The whole experience was nothing but fun from beginning to end. With that said, veterans that played the original might not find much challenge if they remember the solutions due to all puzzles being the same. If I had any nitpick it would be that switching items can be a bit of a pain since you have to contently swap items in a pause menu. It would be nice if they gave the option to swap items using the d-pad instead. A slight annoyance but nothing too major. The only new addition to the game is a dungeon creator but this mode is a little bare bones. You have to collect room pieces throughout the campaign and these pieces can be arranged in any order to make a dungeon. With very limited tools to create with and a lack of online sharing, I could see this being nothing more than a fun little distraction from the main story that you might fiddle with once and never again. Despite these flaws, this does not take away from the incredible light-hearted adventure.

    This is not one of the most technically impressive games on the Switch but it does not try to be. The game tries to capture the feeling of playing a Gameboy game with modern HD graphics that we would expect from this console. It runs at a consistent 30 FPS but due to the simple graphics, I’m surprised it does not run at a full 60 FPS. This is combined with the fact that the open world does not look as good as it should due to weird draw distances that make the bottom of the screen blurry when traversing any open landscape. The rest of the game does not have this issue so it’s weird to see such a thing on a simplistic game. The soundtrack is amazing and perfectly captures the essence of a small game like this. I think this game needs a bit of polish on the technical side of things but these small flaws are something you will get used to throughout the course of the game.

    The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (2019) reminds me why the original Zelda games are such classics and why there is still a place for them next to bigger endeavors like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The game has minor presentation issues and some more quality of life mechanics could have been added but this is still a solid game. This game is worth 60 dollars despite its short run time due to the time and effort that was put in this remake. If you’re not a huge Zelda fan, you could wait for a discount but I would recommend a purchase as soon as you get the chance.

    Pros:
    +Simple and Fun Story
    +Great Exploration and Puzzles
    +Great Soundtrack

    Con
    -Minor Technical Issues    … Expand
  94. BogDukh
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. Потрясающий саундтрек , история и геймплей. Особенно понравилась концовка. Спасибо что перевели игру на русский , не жалел ни одной потраченной копейки.
  95. bingbang
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Has some dull stretches but the story in this one will stay with you for a long time.
  96. Inuyasha17
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    What a cute game.
    The characters are similar to The Land Online and Maple Story 2.
    As expected, Zelda's legend is always fun whenever she releases a new game. I don't know how such a fun game comes out every time a new game is released. I felt like I actually went on a trip. This is the first time to heal away from difficult level-ups and quests like RPG games. I feel like I'm having    What a cute game.
    The characters are similar to The Land Online and Maple Story 2.
    As expected, Zelda's legend is always fun whenever she releases a new game.
    I don't know how such a fun game comes out every time a new game is released.
    I felt like I actually went on a trip.
    This is the first time to heal away from difficult level-ups and quests like RPG games.
    I feel like I'm having a pleasant dream.    … Expand
  97. EdgarMttz
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Es una lástima, por supuesto, que la nueva función "Labyrinth Building" se esté quedando por debajo de las expectativas - cualquiera que esperaba hacer sus propios niveles completamente flexibles, similar a Super Mario Maker, se sentirá decepcionado - pero aparte de esta deficiencia, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening for the Switch es la mejor versión que puedes jugar en este momento.Es una lástima, por supuesto, que la nueva función "Labyrinth Building" se esté quedando por debajo de las expectativas - cualquiera que esperaba hacer sus propios niveles completamente flexibles, similar a Super Mario Maker, se sentirá decepcionado - pero aparte de esta deficiencia, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening for the Switch es la mejor versión que puedes jugar en este momento. Aparte de una u otra actualización en términos de juego, el título todavía juega exactamente como en el Game Boy. Mazmorras clásicas, cascabeles y un mapa del mundo manejable son un montón de diversión, incluso en un Post-género-definiendo Aliento de lo Salvaje – Despertar de Link es el mejor ejemplo de esto!… Expand
  98. Dixio
    Jun 22, 2020
    5
    Personalmente y basándome en mi opinión personal no me ha gustado, para mí está sobrevalorado este juego, me lo pasé y lo vendí pues no volvería a re- jugarlo, una pena pero es mi humilde opinión.
  99. ProGamer4K
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    Juego recomendadísimo que forma parte de la historia de la franquicia Zelda. Creado originalmente para Game Boy tras la iniciativa personal de un grupo creativo de Nintendo, recoge una de las historias más oscuras de la saga.
    El remake cuenta con unas carencias gráficas inexplicables que no arruinan el resultado final del juego, pero entorpecen su experiencia.
    Gráficos: 8. Música: 9.    Juego recomendadísimo que forma parte de la historia de la franquicia Zelda. Creado originalmente para Game Boy tras la iniciativa personal de un grupo creativo de Nintendo, recoge una de las historias más oscuras de la saga.
    El remake cuenta con unas carencias gráficas inexplicables que no arruinan el resultado final del juego, pero entorpecen su experiencia.
    Gráficos: 8. Música: 9. Jugabilidad: 10. Duración: 7.    … Expand
  100. Lucio123
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    La misma mierda de siempre!!!!!
    Porque no dejan morir a la saga de una vez?
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 111 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 3 out of 111
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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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