The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

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  1. Sepferod
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    Отличный ремейк старой и доброй зельды с оригинального gameboy,все сохранено до мелочей,графика выглядит по новому,но очень красивая в сравнении с оригиналом,иногда бывают просадки при переходе между локациями.
  2. Da3_who_knows
    Jun 19, 2020
    8
    i have always enjoyed playing link between two worlds and link to the past, so buying this game was a no brainer for me. This game is one of the "easiest" zelda games in series, at the same time it has more brain twisters and puzzles that many other games in the series. I loved the art style and gameplay. the game is not really long which is a shame, i wish it had more side quests, likei have always enjoyed playing link between two worlds and link to the past, so buying this game was a no brainer for me. This game is one of the "easiest" zelda games in series, at the same time it has more brain twisters and puzzles that many other games in the series. I loved the art style and gameplay. the game is not really long which is a shame, i wish it had more side quests, like link between two worlds. This kind of zelda games have always been my most favourite ones, even though they might not be the best games all in all.… Expand
  3. rosnk30
    Jun 14, 2020
    8
    Awesome remake with stunning visuals! This game had a good challenge and several hours to enjoy and beat.

    This game had performance issues can be solved installing the game in switch hard disk.
  4. FreedomFighters
    Jun 14, 2020
    9
    I’ve been pretty steadfast in my critique that 2019 was a bland year for video games. While there were some diamonds in the rough, 2019 certainly lacked the excitement of years past. That is, unless you were a Nintendo fan, though, because in 2019, there was always something around the corner. Even with a few small missteps in “Yoshi’s Crafted World,” “Daemon X Machina,” and the polarizingI’ve been pretty steadfast in my critique that 2019 was a bland year for video games. While there were some diamonds in the rough, 2019 certainly lacked the excitement of years past. That is, unless you were a Nintendo fan, though, because in 2019, there was always something around the corner. Even with a few small missteps in “Yoshi’s Crafted World,” “Daemon X Machina,” and the polarizing “Pokémon Sword & Shield,” there were equally as many well-received games, including “Super Mario Maker 2,” “Fire Emblem: Three Houses,” “Astral Chain” and “Luigi’s Mansion 3.” One of the other noteworthy titles was “The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening,” a full remake of the original 1993 game for the Game Boy. While that game has received heaps of praise then and continues to today, I personally never really played the game. I owned the “DX” version for the Game Boy Color as a kid, but having known nothing about the “Zelda” series back then, it was lost on me. Still, I was pretty excited when they announced this Switch remake simply because of how great it looked, and beyond it being pretty gratifying to finally get to beat the game after so long, I was very pleased by my entire experience with the game.
    “The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening” just bursts with love: you can tell just how much effort and attention was put into making this the best remake possible, and the effort shows. I love the visual design of the game; it’s a loving recreation of the original game with a great, toy-like design that fits the game perfectly and is just brimming with color. I love how the game almost has this look of being an interactive play set, it’s perfectly captured and captivating. Gameplay-wise, the game still feels like it belongs in 2019: sure, like many “Zelda” games, I highly recommend you have a guide nearby, since a number of the dungeons and puzzles can be overwhelming (as can the size of the map), but it’s the type of game that makes you feel gratified when you complete them. The game has its challenge, but it’s not “fake difficulty,” it’s a genuine challenge that works in the games favor. The boss battles also grew on me a lot, I initially thought a few were a bit simplistic, but they were still plenty of fun to fight, and the final boss was definitely a highlight. The music is also fantastic, the relaxed vibe of the game is strong (I got a kick of just running around and cutting grass, for example), and I also thought the game did a nice job with its writing, too! Koholint Island, beyond its stunning visual design, is home to a variety of memorable characters, and there’s plenty of emotional moments that are conveyed well, even as a title that follows the “Zelda” tradition of being rather minimal. I might not be able to fully compare this to the original game, but what I can say is that I can tell that so much love when into this remake, and the effort shows in a fantastic game.
There are a few minor critiques that I have that hold it back a bit: I’ve heard a number of people complain about some frame-rate drops, and yeah, I did notice a few of them. Having played the game both docked and undocked, some of the dips were noticeable. Not quite enough to break my immersion, but enough to wish they would be polished a little bit more. I’d say my big concern, though, is the length: I wouldn’t exactly say it’s the shortest game you’ll play, but keep in mind that, with this game, you’re essentially getting a remake of a handheld game on a system that, at least partially, is a console. It might feel a little longer if you’re like me and you have some trouble figuring things out, but I can imagine this being one of those “breather” games you play between big ones, since it’s short enough. And I think it’s something for me to hang around because, unfortunately, the game still costs $60 to purchase. I absolutely think the game is worth playing, but I’ll totally understand that some people might be on the fence about paying so much for a handheld remake on a console, and I do think that’s valid.

    Overall, though, whether you wait for a price drop or not, “The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening” on the Switch is a game I absolutely recommend. It’s a loving remake of a classic handheld “Zelda” game, and it’s a memorable experience from start to finish. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer who has played the original versions of the game, or someone who’s never gotten a chance to, I think this remake has a little something for everyone. Do yourself a favor and play “The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening,” because it’s another excellent addition to the incredible lineup of games that the Switch has continued to amass.
    Final rating: 9 out of 10 “Awesome”    … Expand
  5. sarisa
    Jun 13, 2020
    5
    Its difficult to give a good note for this one. Technically everything is fine. But does it mean it's 10/10 game in 2020? If it was 1993, this could be true. But we are 27 years later... and this is nearly one-to-one remake, so gameplaywise, storywise, dungeonwise... you can't expect anything exciting. Old 2D Zelda - that's what this game is. In this regard, this game is average at bestIts difficult to give a good note for this one. Technically everything is fine. But does it mean it's 10/10 game in 2020? If it was 1993, this could be true. But we are 27 years later... and this is nearly one-to-one remake, so gameplaywise, storywise, dungeonwise... you can't expect anything exciting. Old 2D Zelda - that's what this game is. In this regard, this game is average at best comparing to what we got used since OoT. It's clear Nintendo was trying to make exact clone, but with refurbished graphics. Nothing more, nothing less. So obviously their intention was not to make game like FF7 remake, but rather another "Wind Waker HD" and convert good old game you know to modern standard. And they succeeded! Problem is that in 2020 Link's Awakening is not that good game anymore considering modern competition or even other, newer Zeldas. Strongly recommended if you never played Link's Awakening (it's classic!) or wanted to bring back good old memories of your childhood. Otherwise, you can just pass by. Giving better note than 5/10 would be an insult to later Zeldas.… Expand
  6. 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.
  7. Kacak321
    May 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ........ Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmnnmmmm................ ............… Expand
  8. CrispCicada
    May 25, 2020
    9
    I absolutely love the classic LInk's Awakening. My parents never really got me a DS, but we did have a Gameboy. We had quite a few games on the system, but none were as good as this stellar The Legend of Zelda title. This remake is awesome, but I do have a few minor complaints about it. Let's get to the good stuff first. The presentation is gorgeous, and the art style looks awesome. II absolutely love the classic LInk's Awakening. My parents never really got me a DS, but we did have a Gameboy. We had quite a few games on the system, but none were as good as this stellar The Legend of Zelda title. This remake is awesome, but I do have a few minor complaints about it. Let's get to the good stuff first. The presentation is gorgeous, and the art style looks awesome. I love the plasticky, childlike art style gives me really good vibes. One complaint I have is how the parts mesh together. A graveyard right next to a forest next to a volcano next to a cactus next to a fat walrus does not look the greatest. This game's gameplay is great, and there are hardly any bugs to be found in this. My largest complaint about this game is the price tag. This game is only like 15 hours total, and the game is 60 bucks. I could get Super Mario Maker 2, a game with infinite content, for the same price. In conclusion, this is an amazing game, but I'd wait for a bit of a sale. Have a great day/night, folks!… Expand
  9. Nier_Re
    May 20, 2020
    8
    Good game, the art style really unique and likeable. It's simple game but fun, with loveable characters and good story.
  10. bancandrei
    May 13, 2020
    9
    A simple, yet special story. A very good balance of everything that makes the Zelda series great. Lots of things to do in the overworld, good dungeons and great progression/ gradual opening up of the world. The only thing missing in this game is the replay value.
    My review is actually for the original black and white gameboy version, but since Nintendo remade it 2 times, they probably    A simple, yet special story. A very good balance of everything that makes the Zelda series great. Lots of things to do in the overworld, good dungeons and great progression/ gradual opening up of the world. The only thing missing in this game is the replay value.
    My review is actually for the original black and white gameboy version, but since Nintendo remade it 2 times, they probably noticed it was special too.    … Expand
  11. littlestfinch
    May 7, 2020
    8
    I never played the original Link's Awakening, but have enjoyed several of the newer LoZ titles (BotW, Twilight Princess, A Link to the Past, Skyword Sword, Wind Waker & Phantom Hourglass) and I felt like this game fit right in with these beautiful titles. I'm sort of glad I didn't play the original because people seem to be bitter and letting nostalgia get in the way of enjoying this asI never played the original Link's Awakening, but have enjoyed several of the newer LoZ titles (BotW, Twilight Princess, A Link to the Past, Skyword Sword, Wind Waker & Phantom Hourglass) and I felt like this game fit right in with these beautiful titles. I'm sort of glad I didn't play the original because people seem to be bitter and letting nostalgia get in the way of enjoying this as it's own entity. I will note like others have mentioned that this game is quite short, which does suck with the price tag for this title, but that might be my largest complaint.

    I absolutely adored the graphics for this game. They fully delighted me. They have almost a "plastic" quality to them, but in a way that makes it feel like a physical toy that's moving around within a tiny toy world on your screen. The characters and creatures were absolutely charming in design. I had no issues with framerates when playing, but I did play most of this game handheld.

    The gameplay was fun! Yes, things are a little slow until you start unlocking abilities, but that makes sense to me in the scheme of the game. It makes unlocking new abilities satisfying. Some of the puzzles are a bit difficult and I did have to visit some guides but I personally kind of enjoy that! The boss battles were almost all super fun!

    Most of all I enjoyed the story. It was charming and delightful. The end left me smiling and that's awesome.

    My other main issue aside from the price tag is that I don't really have a draw to go back and sink more time into it now that it's over and that's kind of a shame.

    Overall I would definitely recommend this game. Especially if you can catch it on sale.    … Expand
  12. Liam247
    May 5, 2020
    9
    The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is a faithful remake of the GameBoy classic, and has all the fun and charm of the original and more.
  13. DrThunder
    Apr 28, 2020
    7
    The game is beautifully well done story is great and just an amazing switch game that's enjoyable to play for hours
  14. NoxInTheMatrix
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    Compared to the ultra HD crazy graphic, intricate story blablabla of games today maybe this title aint much. But the games i love have a certain feel to them. They capture a moment in time. And i will always remember my time with this game.
  15. Euphonia
    Apr 28, 2020
    0
    DO NOT BUY THIS. The game is barely 5 hours long, it has HORRIBLE framerate issues, it goes from 60fps to 30fps constantly, I'm utterly shocked that Nintendo would ship a broken game that costs $60 USD. Again, if you want to experience the original, play it on an emulator for free. Between this and the awful Pokemon game (thankfully I didn't buy it) I'm starting to lose respect for Nintendo.
  16. 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.
  17. alanwaketan
    Apr 27, 2020
    9
    本作完全可以加入到复刻游戏的经典案例当中。虽说内容上是一字不差的复写，但跟随时代脉搏的画质和音乐（在NS平台上），让这款复刻游戏即使放到2019新游戏堆中也是相当能打。画面的艺术风格和精致程度在NS上可谓数一数二，让人爱不释手。这重新编排的交响乐BGM真的是百听不腻。毕竟作为一款几乎没有对话和演出的游戏，玩家的情绪全部就是靠着这BGM来牵动了。不得不说GBC版本真的是超神，这一模一样的游戏内容放到了2019年我仍然乐在其中且丝毫不觉得过时。没有一丝多余的设计，整个游戏可谓是浑然天成。音乐一响起，林克一出现，你立马就进入了老任式的富有童趣的游戏世界当中了。本作完全可以加入到复刻游戏的经典案例当中。虽说内容上是一字不差的复写，但跟随时代脉搏的画质和音乐（在NS平台上），让这款复刻游戏即使放到2019新游戏堆中也是相当能打。画面的艺术风格和精致程度在NS上可谓数一数二，让人爱不释手。这重新编排的交响乐BGM真的是百听不腻。毕竟作为一款几乎没有对话和演出的游戏，玩家的情绪全部就是靠着这BGM来牵动了。不得不说GBC版本真的是超神，这一模一样的游戏内容放到了2019年我仍然乐在其中且丝毫不觉得过时。没有一丝多余的设计，整个游戏可谓是浑然天成。音乐一响起，林克一出现，你立马就进入了老任式的富有童趣的游戏世界当中了。
  18. emporio2866
    Apr 18, 2020
    7
    Пробуждение Линка, по современным меркам, миленькая, простенькая во всех смыслах игра с устаревшими и неудобными механиками, растянутая, но всё равно не дотягивающая до игр в открытом мире даже категории Б с техническими проблемами, красная цена которой 20-30 баксов.
    Моя оценка - 6,5 из 10… будь я профессиональным критиком, имеющим вес в блогосфере, влияющим на итоговую оценку на    Пробуждение Линка, по современным меркам, миленькая, простенькая во всех смыслах игра с устаревшими и неудобными механиками, растянутая, но всё равно не дотягивающая до игр в открытом мире даже категории Б с техническими проблемами, красная цена которой 20-30 баксов.
    Моя оценка - 6,5 из 10… будь я профессиональным критиком, имеющим вес в блогосфере, влияющим на итоговую оценку на Метакритике, то возможно удостоился бы чести стать объектом травли армии фанатов, строчащих гневные письма с угрозами, взламывающих мои соцсети и желающих меня убить за то, что их нестареющая классика, пропахшая плесенью не попала в топ. Но пока я ноунейм, можно высказываться без риска для здоровья и это хорошо, а то с фанатами Нинтендо связываться точно бы не хотелось, ибо ещё ни разу мне не удавалось что-то им объяснить - меня обрывали на полуслове и начинали вопить, чтобы я завалил рот и валил играть на свою «подставить любую игровую платформу» или просто нах..    … Expand
  19. Link13
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Beautiful game, it brings you back unforgettable times when you played it on Game Boy.
  20. Serquince
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Never played the original game, but this new version blows your mind. Full color and cute… Expand
  21. 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
  22. Volans
    Mar 28, 2020
    5
    This game is a poor attempt at a remake. The controls and mechanics of this game function only most of time when they should work 100% of the time, dungeons are a carbon copy of the originals, and the game struggles to hit 60fps. Jumping is delayed, puzzles are next to impossible to solve due to random enemy placement and enemy spam, this game is actually unfun to play. If you're going toThis game is a poor attempt at a remake. The controls and mechanics of this game function only most of time when they should work 100% of the time, dungeons are a carbon copy of the originals, and the game struggles to hit 60fps. Jumping is delayed, puzzles are next to impossible to solve due to random enemy placement and enemy spam, this game is actually unfun to play. If you're going to pick up Link's Awakening, get the DX version for the Gameboy Color.… Expand
  23. ShoujoWitch
    Mar 25, 2020
    6
    Decent remake of the original. The original Link's Awakening is a solid 10/10 game that has some technical issues that make it kinda obnoxious to play and I went into the switch remake expecting the same experience with those issues removed. Instead I find a censored game with content removed, and with some technical issues. The remake itself is pretty solid. They even went so far as toDecent remake of the original. The original Link's Awakening is a solid 10/10 game that has some technical issues that make it kinda obnoxious to play and I went into the switch remake expecting the same experience with those issues removed. Instead I find a censored game with content removed, and with some technical issues. The remake itself is pretty solid. They even went so far as to have exact copies of the tile placement. In that regard the remake gets a 10/10. However, the continued censoring, and cutting the photograph sequences really makes it hard to recommend this as the definitive version. The remake adds dampe and his dungeons, which are okay but not super great as you can't share online or download what other people have created, and the creative options are quite limited. Though I like the idea. The game actively lags at parts as well, and some of the ways the remake updates content is.... a bit lazy (using a literal peach render from elsewhere, instead of a handdrawn photograph, for instance). Fans of the old game won't find the definitive copy here, but it's certainly serviceable and the graphics and music are both excellent. Newcomers to the game will be missing certain content that's found in older copies, but should otherwise have a good time. As far as remakes go, it's not ideal but it works. I always hope for remakes to be definitive copies, but that really can't be the case here due to the cut content. Definitely a good time and worth picking up if you're struggling to find games for the switch.… Expand
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. Tris304
    Mar 18, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Costs way to much money for what you get, got too points that seemed broken (needed the hookshot to get over a river, but the dash jump seemed to be long enough to make it but they just make link drop like a rock when trying it, making me think it was broken)

    You aslo feel so sluggish untill you get the dash, but thats to be expected because the game is so short. Would honestly be more kind to this game if it wasn't for the price tag.



    Art style and dungeon are great! hence why not a 0 but still game was so short it was over before it begun.    … Expand
  28. 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
  29. NamgoongMInsoo
    Mar 10, 2020
    4
    큰 수정없이 원작을 구대로 구현해놓은 점은 호평하고 싶지만 60불짜리 고가의 게임이라고 하기엔 볼륨도 작고 최적화도 실망스럽다. 스위치 독점이라는 것도 최악인 점.
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. Gameaward
    Feb 26, 2020
    10
    The game is an excellent remake equivalent to the original YS6. I recommend this game.
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. Pakon
    Feb 18, 2020
    10
    Link's Awakening is a remake of the 1993 Game Boy game of the same title. it is the only Zelda game (at least to my perception), that does not have Zelda and/or Ganon but has completely different characters; and talking about different, Nintendo went really crazy with adding characters from other Nintendo franchises like Kirby, Yoshi, Goombas, Boos, Piranha Plants and many others. It doesLink's Awakening is a remake of the 1993 Game Boy game of the same title. it is the only Zelda game (at least to my perception), that does not have Zelda and/or Ganon but has completely different characters; and talking about different, Nintendo went really crazy with adding characters from other Nintendo franchises like Kirby, Yoshi, Goombas, Boos, Piranha Plants and many others. It does sound crazy, but it sure does work a lot!

    The game is significantly balanced between staying faithful to the original version and having additions (attacking diagonally, jump attack etc.) which combined with fantastic art style make the game look really fresh and new.

    The graphics are absolutely stunning in both handheld and docked mode; Link, Marin and the whole Koholint island look more cute and charming than ever. However, there are some frame drops here and there in the outer world, but they do not affect gameplay and I am sure that Nintendo will definitely improve the game to perfection with future updates.

    The game could be on the easy side for some, but Nintendo has Hero Mode available right from the start for those who look for some real challenge. Moreover, the ability of creating your own dungeons at "Dampé's Shack" adds a lot of replay value to the game.

    Overall, Link's Awakening is a fantastic experience on the Switch. Nintendo brought back the 2D/2.5D Zelda formula in an exeptional way. It is not only one of the reasons to own a Nintendo Switch, but it could also work as an introduction to the whole Zelda franchise. People who played the original will feel the nostalgia right from the start and those who never experienced the game before, will definitely have a unique and memorable experience. I just cannot recommend the game enough.    … Expand
  38. Daevio
    Feb 17, 2020
    9
    Great game! I need more remakes like this one especially of other games from The Legend of Zelda Series!
  39. 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
  40. nochianand
    Feb 10, 2020
    8
    This game is the perfect example of a remake. It updates the graphics and tweaks some gameplay elements. Unfortunately, this game does show its age. The dungeons, while they are fun, they are just a bit too easy and simple. Don't get me wrong, I love this game. But with such a simple game in this day and age, it's hard to justify a higher score.
  41. LiquidRevolver
    Feb 4, 2020
    8
    Well done remake of the 93 links awakening. The only problem I have with the game is the frame rate drops that happen quite often. When you're in the dungeons it's not as bad, but when you're in the open world it can be very annoying. Aside from that it feels nostalgic of the old Zelda Gameboy games and has a great dungeon builder if you are into that.
  42. Lone_Wolf_Sones
    Feb 2, 2020
    9
    Link's Awakening on the Gameboy was my first Zelda game. It had a memorable score and characters. The dungeons and bosses were some of the more unusual but unique. It's such a beautiful game with a charming story.

    It's appropriate that they opted for the visual style they did. At first I wasn't sure what to make of it. But the toylike nature not only complements the old Gameboy look,    Link's Awakening on the Gameboy was my first Zelda game. It had a memorable score and characters. The dungeons and bosses were some of the more unusual but unique. It's such a beautiful game with a charming story.

    It's appropriate that they opted for the visual style they did. At first I wasn't sure what to make of it. But the toylike nature not only complements the old Gameboy look, but it also fits the dream like narrative that permeates the story.

    You are Link who finds himself shipwrecked on Koholint Island. You are tasked with driving back the nightmares to wake the Windfish.

    Due to the nature of the gameboy? The world map is fairly small but it is dense! It's incredibly packed with all manner of interesting things to see and do. Whether you kick back and try your hand at the fishing or crane games. Or maybe you check out Dampe's dungeon builder.

    In fact Dampe's dungeon builder is the only real new addition to the game feature wise. It's unfortunate then that it's a bit of a bust. There is no online functionality and your creative options are kind of limited. It's a shame because a Zelda maker could have great potential.

    This 3DS remake has a camera that constantly follows link as opposed to the screen to screen transition of the original. Also updated is the inventory and you have to swap items far less now. it's a small quality of life improvement but it means a lot.

    It's a fantastic remake. If you have never played the original? This is a great opportunity to do so.    … Expand
  43. elandroid
    Feb 2, 2020
    6
    Un gran remake empequeñecido por no aportar nada nuevo más allá de poder jugarlo de nuevo, tampoco es el Zelda que mejor ha envejecido. Estilo gráfico muy característico y marcado pero le falta optimizaciones. Jefes muy fáciles. Recomendable jugar sin mayores expectativas que jugar a un Zelda clásico.
  44. Ryuail
    Feb 1, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A nostalgic game, for a nostalgic age.

    Growing up on the original Link's Awakening I'm thrilled to bits that it got a remaster.
    Overall the changes are quite welcome, though I question why they removed the photo shop in favor of Danpe's dungeon crawl.

    Eagle's Tower is still the best dungeon ever designed for the Zelda franchise, and the mapping features make Turtle Rock very simple to navigate.

    Spoiler below:
    Though they made a change to the final boss that removes a large amount of the challenge from the fight. For some reason now, instead of roaming around the arena freely, the final boss attempts to stay a certain distance away from THIEF. Which once that's figured out you just stick him in an upper corner and lazily shoot arrows to win. Kinda boring.    … Expand
  45. 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
  46. prettykitty100
    Jan 27, 2020
    9
    This is a remake of a classic 2D Zelda game. It's terrific. If you are a Zelda fan, you will love this game. If you have never played a Zelda game, this would be a good introduction to top-down Zeldas and a cool new way to experience a classic that you might have otherwise overlooked. My only complaint is that sometimes there are framerate stutters.
  47. Afenger
    Jan 19, 2020
    9
    Um remake fiel trazendo uma arte unica, gráficos cristalinos, jogabilidade clássica da série 2d, salve se algumas quedas mínimas no fps que não vejo explicações lógicas para tal, e a nao inclusão de conteudos extras nao me permite conceder um 10, mesmo assim uma boa pedida para o Switch.
  48. jiorl
    Jan 18, 2020
    8
    The Good: Great story (better than most Zelda games) and dungeons, interesting characters and a wide variety of enemies and obstacles, sublime aesthetic, some nice quality of life features added, nice detours from the main plot such as fishing, rapid riding and the claw machine.

    The Bad: Performance when moving into new areas frames drop significantly, the create your own dungeons    The Good: Great story (better than most Zelda games) and dungeons, interesting characters and a wide variety of enemies and obstacles, sublime aesthetic, some nice quality of life features added, nice detours from the main plot such as fishing, rapid riding and the claw machine.

    The Bad: Performance when moving into new areas frames drop significantly, the create your own dungeons feature is lacklustre and clunky, basically nothing at all differs from the original game (nothing new added), price should be lower.

    Other notes: This is probably one of the more 'out-there' 2D Zelda's that you can play, whether you play this version or the previous versions on the Game Boy. I had a blast playing this game, The plot twist about half way into the game is also quite unexpected. I'd say the real gripe I have with this game is the price: $69 AUD was the least expensive I found and for essentially an old game, that is way too much. The new Resident Evil 2 game at least justified the price by adding more content to the game, and providing a new over the shoulder take on the old game. Links Awakening is the exact same game, with basically nothing new added apart from the dungeon maker and quality of life elements. Still - especially if you have never played the game - it is still is so much fun, and I couldn't stop smiling as I played it.    … Expand
  49. smahlt
    Jan 10, 2020
    9
    A fantastic remake of a fantastic game. It plays just like the original, with some QoL improvements such as dedicated buttons for the sword, shield, bracelet, and boots. I can understand differing tastes for the graphics, but I think they're great.

    My only complaints are being unable to use the D-pad for movement (or really anything, it has no functions mapped to it), long load times,    A fantastic remake of a fantastic game. It plays just like the original, with some QoL improvements such as dedicated buttons for the sword, shield, bracelet, and boots. I can understand differing tastes for the graphics, but I think they're great.

    My only complaints are being unable to use the D-pad for movement (or really anything, it has no functions mapped to it), long load times, and occasional overworld slowdowns.    … Expand
  50. Ronnoc
    Jan 2, 2020
    9
    I got this game for christmas on my switch bc my dad had it on his gameboy. This game's art style is magnificent and cartoonish. Anyone, any age could enjoy this amazing puzzle solving game. If you have a switch you have to get it. You will not be dissapointed
  51. thebobo
    Jan 2, 2020
    8
    What a pleasant surprise this little game was! Botw was not for me. I played it for around 10 hours then gave up on it.. It felt like a chore. But links awakening was the opposite, I just couldn't put it down.

    It's my second favourite game on the switch now
  52. codizzle009
    Dec 25, 2019
    8
    Great Zelda classic with a modern twist. The look of this game is really something special. Some of the gameplay does feel a little dated but overall a Zelda classic. There is some frame rate issues but it's not to bad and I usually didn't notice it.
  53. thryce3
    Dec 19, 2019
    10
    The original was a terrific. The remake updates the controls and graphics and is still terrific. The dedicated dash button once you get the boots is a god send, but makes me wish for a dedicated jump button once you get the feather. Did not love the art style at first, but it is beautiful in action.
    People often argue about linearity vs exploration in Zelda. I think this strikes the    The original was a terrific. The remake updates the controls and graphics and is still terrific. The dedicated dash button once you get the boots is a god send, but makes me wish for a dedicated jump button once you get the feather. Did not love the art style at first, but it is beautiful in action.
    People often argue about linearity vs exploration in Zelda. I think this strikes the best balance. This is the first game in a long time that I never checked a FAQ when I got stuck. I just roamed a bit and found the answer, but didn't feel like I was being led around by the nose.
    The Dungeon Designer was sorta fun, but sorely lacking. It has a lot of potential for a full release a la Mario Maker.    … Expand
  54. GaMeS-7-KiLER
    Dec 11, 2019
    8
    The Legend of Zelda
    أعظم لعبة في حالباً في تاريخ العالم المفتوح فعلاً زيلدا قدمت لنا لعبة رائعه جداً القيم بلاي جداً ممتع و أيضا اللفل ديزان مبدع أسلوب تسلق حرة وتعاطي اللاعب مع المعطيات جداً خورافي نمط القتال و العالم جميل جدا الجرافيكس دزاين مبدع بدرجة لا توصف تعطي للمكان ملمس و حقيقة حرية حقيقة تمكن خلقها زيلدا لم يتمكن قيم فعلها قبله ولا بعده و بالتي ترفع نتدو مقايس العالم المفتوح    The Legend of Zelda
    أعظم لعبة في حالباً في تاريخ العالم المفتوح فعلاً زيلدا قدمت لنا لعبة رائعه جداً القيم بلاي جداً ممتع و أيضا اللفل ديزان مبدع أسلوب تسلق حرة وتعاطي اللاعب مع المعطيات جداً خورافي نمط القتال و العالم جميل جدا الجرافيكس دزاين مبدع بدرجة لا توصف تعطي للمكان ملمس و حقيقة حرية حقيقة تمكن خلقها زيلدا لم يتمكن قيم فعلها قبله ولا بعده و بالتي ترفع نتدو مقايس العالم المفتوح وتناشد العالم في تحدي عالم لمواكبة انجازها في زيلدا

    أما القصة هي أضعف ركن إيش القصة المعطوبه يا إلهي لم أرى أسوء من هكذا قصة    … Expand
  55. 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.
  56. enriverd
    Dec 5, 2019
    5
    It is an overrated title, whose is score is as high due to the appearence of zelda in the name and because it appeals to the memory of those who played it when they were young. The game has a good looking design, the zelda character is super cute, but when it comes to the gameplay, it is one of those impossible games that existed back in the days of the Spectrum, the Game Boy or the NES.It is an overrated title, whose is score is as high due to the appearence of zelda in the name and because it appeals to the memory of those who played it when they were young. The game has a good looking design, the zelda character is super cute, but when it comes to the gameplay, it is one of those impossible games that existed back in the days of the Spectrum, the Game Boy or the NES. Some of the puzzles are super difficult and often require you to remember a small detail that you saw 15 hours ago in the game (which is probably several days back). It is a non-sense, if you do not want to spend countless hours searching an searching you end up googling the solution, and I do not like those games that require me to dedicate tons of hours to discovers hidden non-logical clues. It is better if you put your money in many of the other super cool titles on switch, including the last Zelda, Breath of the wild. Very few games produce in me that feeling that I want it to be over, and it has generated me that feeling after reaching 50% of the game.… Expand
  57. wesker2012
    Dec 2, 2019
    6
    Cute graphics but the game was more of a chore to get through than fun for me. Especially because quite a few things in the game weren't intuitive at all.
  58. LeBarde
    Nov 28, 2019
    0
    Litterally the same game i bought as a kid with a ridiculous content of 7hours and no replayability for 80 bucks what a shame for nintendo...

    Rester loin de ce jeu quelle arnaque pour le prix attendez qu'il soit à 30$ max et encore quelle honte...
    Les nostalgiques l'ont tout simplement surnoté je déteste faire ça mais je suis obligé de sous noté pour compenser...
  59. josefarre
    Nov 28, 2019
    9
    Juego ya finalizado, ayer me acabé éste y en su día el de la game boy, y tengo que reconocer que sigue siendo un juego brillante con unos puzzles muy acertados, de dificultad moderada pero suficiente para no hacerlo tortuoso, y con un apartado técnico gráfico y musical espectacular!
  60. Nevermber
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    This is just a delight.
    There is a question about the tilt-shift effect in the frame, however this is one of the most fun and interesting adventures that I went through at a time.
    Beautiful graphics, dynamic gameplay are the pluses.
    A lot of unused buttons on which to hang objects - this is a minus.
  61. Jcdbengals
    Nov 21, 2019
    8
    I am actually hoping for an Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons Remake now. This was awesome, with wonderful music and a return to that classic Zelda top down style. ot very challenging, even on hero mode, but still a great qualify game. I'll admit it was disappointing i couldn't use the D pad.
  62. SkyrimSamurai
    Nov 21, 2019
    9
    As enjoyable as the original and very faithful to the layout. Stunning visuals and superb sound.
  63. Swarley74
    Nov 21, 2019
    8
    Je pensais "juste" refaire le jeu de mon enfance en HD, quelle surprise en le branchant sur le son du salon... la BO est sublime !! Un beau travail ! Les graphismes sont sympa et on s'y fait.. dommage de devoir passer par une version modifiée pour enlever ce blur par contre.. J'aurais apprécié un petit "bonus" sous forme de donjon supplémentaire mais bon, je devrais attendre le prochainJe pensais "juste" refaire le jeu de mon enfance en HD, quelle surprise en le branchant sur le son du salon... la BO est sublime !! Un beau travail ! Les graphismes sont sympa et on s'y fait.. dommage de devoir passer par une version modifiée pour enlever ce blur par contre.. J'aurais apprécié un petit "bonus" sous forme de donjon supplémentaire mais bon, je devrais attendre le prochain pour ça !… Expand
  64. AvalonBunny
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    My only problem with this game is that while we have well beyond 20 Zelda amiibos, you can only get 5 rewards from them. Other than that a great game.
  65. Hellhound80
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    Memories
  66. Welkinz
    Nov 16, 2019
    9
    I love the graphic, gameplay and the plot. Everything is just so fun and appealing, reminds you of old day gameplay style blended with modern design and improvement.
  67. wolfie79
    Nov 16, 2019
    6
    First of all, the first Zelda game I played was Windwaker, so I wasn't much of a gamer when I was a kid. So I'm viewing this game by today's standards. And by those standards, it's not very good. It's enough for a bit of good time, the graphics are awesome and so is the music. But it's very evident the game is really old and just got a reskin, and it goes beyond just the inconvenience ofFirst of all, the first Zelda game I played was Windwaker, so I wasn't much of a gamer when I was a kid. So I'm viewing this game by today's standards. And by those standards, it's not very good. It's enough for a bit of good time, the graphics are awesome and so is the music. But it's very evident the game is really old and just got a reskin, and it goes beyond just the inconvenience of flipping buttons via an inventory. The entire level design is horrible, and it's extremely easy to get lost and simply loose track of what you should do and why. And many of the pussles make no sense. There's no communication or hints of why you should do something. To be honest it felt lazy and dumb, and then a bunch of horrible back trackning through a landscape that makes no sense. The old ways of design also gets worse by the end of the game. At first it was okay, or acceptable, but soon it became a real hassle. But don't worry about the length, that's estimated by people who have played the original and offcourse, if you've already played a game but with worse graphics, offcourse it will take less time the second time through. This will give you at least 10-20 hours of agonizing fun. In the end, I cannot recommend this game. At a third of the price point it would be a "Maybe". Full price, a definite no.… Expand
  68. aleqhz
    Nov 16, 2019
    9
    A beautiful remake with a strong sense of melancholy. Everything is catchy about it. It has some funny design flaws, because it's old and very loyal to its original. Excellent game nonetheless!
  69. Kronos_EVC
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Precioso! El estilo artístico que al principio me asusto ahora lo veo, después de jugarlo, el mejor acierto. Un Remake perfecto!
  70. FanBoii
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Honestly, this might be the most true to the original source material remake I’ve ever played. It’s aged very well as far as story and gameplay goes. It’s a bit overpriced I feel, for such a relatively short game, I think 45$ would be a more appropriate price tag.
  71. SomaKurusu
    Nov 15, 2019
    5
    Cuando se anunció un remake de Link 's Awakening se me subió el hype por este juego, ya que es mi segundo Zelda en 2d favorito, solo por detrás del magnífico A Link to the Past. Es uno de los juegos más decepcionantes del año. Graficos pastelosos para niños de 3 o 4 años, caídas de frames inexplicables para un juego de este tipo. Su banda sonora si es muy buena (lo único) y su dificultadCuando se anunció un remake de Link 's Awakening se me subió el hype por este juego, ya que es mi segundo Zelda en 2d favorito, solo por detrás del magnífico A Link to the Past. Es uno de los juegos más decepcionantes del año. Graficos pastelosos para niños de 3 o 4 años, caídas de frames inexplicables para un juego de este tipo. Su banda sonora si es muy buena (lo único) y su dificultad bastante baja. Mantiene más o menos la misma duración del original, es corto. El editor de mazmorras ni lo utilizarás, debido a que este es bastante cutre y lo peor es que te lo venden al mismo precio de los AAA de novedad, Vamos, que si no quieres llevarte un disgusto, quédate con la imágen del original.… Expand
  72. 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.
  73. 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.
  74. Meeleepit
    Nov 12, 2019
    6
    So what do i think about this game?

    its not a new age type game where you get an arrow or a map marker that helps you complete the game. This game is old school,you need to work on completing challenges, you need to think outside the box to complete puzzles. you need to figure out what is next without a npc holding your hand This all makes it fun. The art style is not for everyone .    So what do i think about this game?

    its not a new age type game where you get an arrow or a map marker that helps you complete the game. This game is old school,you need to work on completing challenges, you need to think outside the box to complete puzzles. you need to figure out what is next without a npc holding your hand
    This all makes it fun.

    The art style is not for everyone .

    The game is not for everyone. I think this the game was over hyped.

    It is not worth the asking price in my opinion.

    i would say the value of this game would be half the current cost    … Expand
  75. yetimand
    Nov 11, 2019
    8
    it was a amazing game but some of the puzzles was harder. The art-style was great
  76. Ernest_Figueroa
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Lo tengo en Físico no he tenido problema con el frame rate. Nostalgia total, no me movió mucho el video de intro pero cuando comenzó la musica y pude jugar fue una maldita maravilla, lo encontré corto, pero básicamente porque me sabia muchas mecánicas por haberlo jugado hace como 20 años y aun me acuerdo.
  77. 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.
  78. israeldavid24
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    It's a beautiful game. You never get tired of playing it. You should try this game
  79. RayBacon
    Nov 8, 2019
    8
    Uno de los mejores remaster que han llegado a Nintendo Switch, un juego de 9 si no fuera por las caídas de FPS que son bastante molestas para la experiencia de juego. Rompe la magia que hay en Links Awakening...
  80. Tirian
    Nov 7, 2019
    10
    Un juego que por si solo es una maravilla en la Game Boy, y ahora con esta retocada magistral lo ha hecho un juego doblemente bueno, una preciosa experiencia para jugar, gracias Nintendo, lo has vuelto a hacer.
  81. ElephantEric
    Nov 4, 2019
    10
    This is my favorite Zelda game. This game has the best visuals of any Nintendo game in my opinion. While Breath of the Wild has good animation, it kind of gets lost in the vast world. The game is adorable, new features are really fun, the story is strong even by Zelda standards, and there is plenty of replay value. Breath of the Wild also has a lot to offer, but it is overwhelming to anThis is my favorite Zelda game. This game has the best visuals of any Nintendo game in my opinion. While Breath of the Wild has good animation, it kind of gets lost in the vast world. The game is adorable, new features are really fun, the story is strong even by Zelda standards, and there is plenty of replay value. Breath of the Wild also has a lot to offer, but it is overwhelming to an extent. I like both games, but this one is a bit more fun.… Expand
  82. 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
  83. 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
  84. 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
  85. 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
  86. Ginseng-1
    Oct 31, 2019
    8
    Nice game! But fps is down to 15, when u change location. Its bad. Recommend
  87. 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
  88. 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.
  89. 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
  90. RpgGuru
    Oct 29, 2019
    1
    Por 60€ que pague por este titulo se me hizo demaciado, tiene apariencia de un videojuego INDIE, y apesar de sus pobres graficos los frames por segundo se van por los suelos. Este titulo debe manejarse entre los 15 y 20€,
  91. 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
  92. 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.
  93. Educhivas
    Oct 28, 2019
    1
    siento que le hizo falta mas diversión, se basaron en game boy y dejaron fuera que es nintendo siwtch, animo lo pueden hacer mejor para la proxima
  94. Kaprawiec
    Oct 28, 2019
    2
    What a garbage.. I really like BOTW but this is just straight bad. Graphics are ugly. I dont care, that its remastered and you have nostalgia for it - I don't and it still look plastic, stiff and overall awfull. So 1/10 for graphics. Story? What story? Bad. 1/10. Gameplay - maybe it was ok in 80' but it is really outdated. 3/10. It just feels like really cheap mobile game - comparing toWhat a garbage.. I really like BOTW but this is just straight bad. Graphics are ugly. I dont care, that its remastered and you have nostalgia for it - I don't and it still look plastic, stiff and overall awfull. So 1/10 for graphics. Story? What story? Bad. 1/10. Gameplay - maybe it was ok in 80' but it is really outdated. 3/10. It just feels like really cheap mobile game - comparing to BOTW it doesnt deserve anything more than Im givin it.… Expand
  95. TakeMyRupee
    Oct 27, 2019
    5
    Full price not worth it! The only major difference as I remember it is the graphics (and sound) and that the game boy color version didn't stutter as much as this one... This is a very lazy remake.
  96. nobcheese
    Oct 26, 2019
    7
    A good remake,some of the game mechanics feel dated.
    I would have preferred to see a new Zelda game.
  97. ToRu12
    Oct 26, 2019
    9
    Destaco lo hermoso que es el juego, tiene una muy buena jugabilidad, termina enganchandote con la historia
  98. Nakajima
    Oct 26, 2019
    6
    The game could be so much more!
    Instead, the frame drops make it unbearable, destroying the game experience. Even after a month of release, the so needed patch to correct those problems never came making a game that could be an 8 an 6.
    Also, the game should have some new features and a better system adapted to the better controller to change weapons but it clings to the original too much    The game could be so much more!
    Instead, the frame drops make it unbearable, destroying the game experience. Even after a month of release, the so needed patch to correct those problems never came making a game that could be an 8 an 6.
    Also, the game should have some new features and a better system adapted to the better controller to change weapons but it clings to the original too much in this regard giving you only 2 buttons so assign stuff.    … Expand
  99. Neatqt
    Oct 25, 2019
    7
    Cast: 6/10
    Story: 6/10
    Fun: 8/10
    Gameplay: 8/10

    Recommended
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  100. Lushen1212
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    El mejor remake en lo que llevamos de generacion.
    Una autentica maravilla, realizado con muchisima fidelidad y mimo.
    Obra maestra
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 111 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 108 out of 111
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 111
  3. Negative: 0 out of 111
  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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