The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

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  1. crazymurdock
    Oct 21, 2019
    9
    A beautiful game that has a wonderful old-school simplicity, where the only survival mechanic is how many hearts you have. Feels a bit over-priced at £50, but hey ho, it's Nintendo, they have a habit of being the most expensive games on the market.
  2. weskergamer
    Mar 30, 2023
    9
    This is an amazing experience that makes you believe that you actually are in a dream like in the story thanks to the art style, the music, the enemies and the dungeons. I never played the original game in Game Boy, so it was great for Nintendo to remake it this way
  3. ZeoN
    Sep 7, 2022
    9
    Uno de los mejores remakes que podemos encontrar en el sistema a pesar de ser 1:1. Una aventura mágica recomendada a cualquier fan de la saga
  4. RatingYoda
    Sep 22, 2019
    9
    Beautiful art style and music. Keeps the classic feel of Zelda while introducing new game features. Few frame rate drops and sometimes a bit too confusing for me. Overall a great game and recommend.
  5. CamyVero
    Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Juego de desarrollo clásico de los zelda de toda la vida. Una carta de amor a la mejor entrega de la saga 'A Link to the past' en forma de remake con muchos añadidos de un título que salió originalmente de Game Boy con un renovado aspecto gráfico que le sienta a la saga como un guante.

    Debemos explorar, encontrar los objetos o habilidades que nos permitan ir abriendo el mapa y resolver    Juego de desarrollo clásico de los zelda de toda la vida. Una carta de amor a la mejor entrega de la saga 'A Link to the past' en forma de remake con muchos añadidos de un título que salió originalmente de Game Boy con un renovado aspecto gráfico que le sienta a la saga como un guante.

    Debemos explorar, encontrar los objetos o habilidades que nos permitan ir abriendo el mapa y resolver mazmorras derrotando enemigos y superando puzzles con una dificultad que va subiendo a medida que avanzamos, para al final enfrentarnos a un jefazo final que no nos va a poner las cosas fáciles. La historia no es su punto fuerte, pero en este caso no es más que una excusa, un hilo conductor, para que lo que hacemos en el juego tenga sentido.

    Un juego caro (como todo lo de la marca Nintendo), que nos ha costado completar unas 15 horas, pero bastante más que recomendable. Si tienes una switch debes jugarlo.    … Expand
  6. Miguel22
    Sep 28, 2019
    9
    EL VIDEOJUEGO ES PRECIOSO, Así si que se hace un buen remake, la única queja que tengo es el minijuego de crear mazmorras, simplemente es eso, un minijuego para conseguir piezas de corazón entre otras cosas, es más bien una beta de lo que sería un zelda maker
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. TheHambro
    Sep 30, 2019
    9
    The last time I played Link’s Awakening was on my Gameboy Pocket when I was a little kid some 20+ years ago. Even though I hardly remember the original, this remake was able to instill that sense of nostalgia in me almost immediately. The game exudes charm from the graphics, music, and characters. The inclusion of Hero Mode from the get go is good for those who want that little extraThe last time I played Link’s Awakening was on my Gameboy Pocket when I was a little kid some 20+ years ago. Even though I hardly remember the original, this remake was able to instill that sense of nostalgia in me almost immediately. The game exudes charm from the graphics, music, and characters. The inclusion of Hero Mode from the get go is good for those who want that little extra challenge. The Dungeon Maker is also a very nice touch (although not very robust), and adds some extra content and playtime to those who want it; however, it is a bit disappointing that you can’t share or download dungeons online. There are some frame rate issues when transitioning from screen to screen, but I feel that doesn’t greatly impact the experience. There isn’t a whole lot that can be said about the remake that can’t be said about the original: this is pure Zelda, and it’s just pure fun. Make sure to get this!… Expand
  10. 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
  11. maxtor27
    Sep 22, 2019
    9
    Graphically one of the most stunning looking games on the switch. It does suffer performance hiccups here and there, but personally it isn't that bothersome for me. Gameplay wise, it's another top down Zelda. If you're not into that, you might not enjoy this game. Story and world wise, one of the best in the series. The world is filled with such strange yet charming characters, and theGraphically one of the most stunning looking games on the switch. It does suffer performance hiccups here and there, but personally it isn't that bothersome for me. Gameplay wise, it's another top down Zelda. If you're not into that, you might not enjoy this game. Story and world wise, one of the best in the series. The world is filled with such strange yet charming characters, and the island's small scale means you get attached to characters more heavily. The story, specifically the ending, leaves a heavy impact on anyone that goes through it.
    It's a must-have game for any Zelda/Nintendo fan, and anyone interested in it in the slightest.    … Expand
  12. 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
  13. Jacknew
    Sep 23, 2019
    9
    This game have the essence of the original TLOZ Links Awakening released on the GameBoy, it is basically the same game with a new look, it don't have much innovations in comparison of the original but the 2 action buttons and the possibility of mark your objectives in the map
    The new chibi style make them look like toys, it look beautiful, all the game looks like a set of toys
    If you    This game have the essence of the original TLOZ Links Awakening released on the GameBoy, it is basically the same game with a new look, it don't have much innovations in comparison of the original but the 2 action buttons and the possibility of mark your objectives in the map
    The new chibi style make them look like toys, it look beautiful, all the game looks like a set of toys
    If you played a TLOZ before you actually know that the game is very simple and easy at the beginning, but it gets harder and harder while you advance in the game
    The remixes of the 8 bit songs and all the sound in general are pretty good
    If the game actually have a frame rate drop, i didn't notice it, so for me its not a big deal    … Expand
  14. Daevio
    Feb 17, 2020
    9
    Great game! I need more remakes like this one especially of other games from The Legend of Zelda Series!
  15. cogdotnet
    Oct 16, 2019
    9
    Circling back around, I ask again, what makes for a good remake of a classic game? Honestly, I don’t think there is a single correct response. But what I do believe is The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (2019) serves as a prime example of one way to do it: treat the source material as irreverent as possible and stick to a script that worked before. While the game doesn’t necessarily doCircling back around, I ask again, what makes for a good remake of a classic game? Honestly, I don’t think there is a single correct response. But what I do believe is The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (2019) serves as a prime example of one way to do it: treat the source material as irreverent as possible and stick to a script that worked before. While the game doesn’t necessarily do anything especially risky in this remake, I don’t think it needs to because it excels by sticking to the formula that made it work so well on the Gameboy. Link’s Awakening is a bizarre game with some incredible ideas and an unexpectedly emotional plot. It was well deserving of a remake, and I’m very excited that a new generation can experience this gem in the Zelda series. Even though the experience as a whole is marred by some truly unfortunate performance issues and an extra dungeon creator, I can say without a doubt this is the definitive way to play The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening in 2019.… Expand
  16. XV_
    Sep 29, 2019
    9
    My first real impression with Link's Awakening was 8 or 7 years ago in a videogame music podcast, I like a lot and even love some Zelda games but I'm not the biggest fan but there remain a few that I haven't played yet, mostly the 2D ones, so when I heard about this game I didn't give it much thought, only the fact that someone in that podcast spoiled to me ending and some "characterMy first real impression with Link's Awakening was 8 or 7 years ago in a videogame music podcast, I like a lot and even love some Zelda games but I'm not the biggest fan but there remain a few that I haven't played yet, mostly the 2D ones, so when I heard about this game I didn't give it much thought, only the fact that someone in that podcast spoiled to me ending and some "character arcs". Back to 2019, I played the game with the knowledge of what will come, so at first, I wasn't that into, but when I rapidly advanced through the world map I surely was immersed in this Koholint Island world.

    Link's Awakening smells a lot like classic Zelda, after beating BOTW it was a little hard and sometimes annoying get back into the classic style puzzles and linear story structure, but that cynicism disappeared the more I played, because there is a lot of heart and craft to this game that it's hard to imagine someone, not liking it. The music is spot on, with some orchestral feel or 8 bit sound or even a mix of both. The art style and graphics are so charming that it makes you feel you're a 5-year-old kid playing with your toys.

    It has a good sensation of nostalgia, and I don't mean it because it's a remake (of a game that I've never played, mind you), but because the themes in the story and the mood of the ambient, to me it felt like a coming of age story or like a summer trip to a new place where you make new friends but you never see again, that kind of nostalgia.

    There are some issues with this game, the majority are minor, things like uneven framerates here and there or passing issues, but my biggest complaint may be the dungeon design; the difficulty is pretty horizontal at least for the first dungeons but things go really vertical at the 4th onwards, and mostly its because you have to do a lot of backtracking, maybe it would be a lower issue (but still an issue) if not for the hero difficulty (it's the hard mode for the ones that are not familiar), which more than challenging I think it's annoying, the enemies do double damage but the combat is not polished enough so at times it was so frustrating to go back from point Z to point A and go around every room in the dungeon and dodge every hazard on the way, sometimes it was better to just die and start in the dungeon's entrance, but I'm not dying and neither Link so we breakthrough just because is our duty and we're heroes. Aside from that, I have a great time uncovering every puzzle in there.

    The appeal of this remake aside from the obvious graphic overhaul it's that is allegedly a well-crafted emulation true to the original game (mostly the game boy color version which came after) and for that, its easy to see how this is a timeless game and I will never forget the beauty of its simple yet likable design, choices and characters, and most likely I will never forget Marin.    … Expand
  17. isaac7007
    Sep 22, 2019
    9
    The frame rate can be a little choppy, but as far as gameplay, story, and aesthetic goes, it’s fantastic.
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. FluffySpartan
    Sep 24, 2019
    9
    Its a Master Piece. Only Thing im sad about is that the original Game isnt implemented like in Dragon quest wehre u can switch between classic graphics and new one
  21. SSCheetah
    Sep 22, 2019
    9
    Really solid title, extremely well-presented and fun to play. The dungeon maker minigame is actually a lot of fun; it's basically a puzzle-solving game that you beat by using rooms from dungeons you've already cleared plus a few specially-made ones. I was suprised by how much I liked this aspect of it. Overall cute characters, fun minigames, a well-presented world with fun combat andReally solid title, extremely well-presented and fun to play. The dungeon maker minigame is actually a lot of fun; it's basically a puzzle-solving game that you beat by using rooms from dungeons you've already cleared plus a few specially-made ones. I was suprised by how much I liked this aspect of it. Overall cute characters, fun minigames, a well-presented world with fun combat and exciting exploration; it's got everything I like in an adventure game.

    You can tell it's a third-party remake though; sometimes it's a bit rough around the edges (slow frame rate when first entering an area, no antialiasing, sometimes weird animations, motion isn't truly analogue with only 8 directions you can move). I got over that pretty quickly though and just settled in for the ride.

    Just don't compare it to Breath of the Wild (which is the best game I've ever played), since it's totally different. If you take it for what it is—a remake of a game from nearly 30 years ago—it's great. If you're not sure about the classic Zelda games as compared to BotW, check out A Link to the Past on SNES, which is now available for free on Switch if you are a Nintendo Switch Online subscriber. A Link to the Past is REALLY similar to this one. (Both games are of the same generation.)

    Overall a great experience of a classic game with all the bells and whistles of modern games (including markers the player can place on the map to help you remember to go back for things—a really really good addition!!!). Not quite perfect, but cute, fun and well worth the purchase.    … Expand
  22. Lewonski
    Sep 20, 2019
    9
    Jogo fantástico. Apesar de ter um gráfico simples, é um simples bonito de se ver. Mesmo aparentando ser um jogo infantil o link's awakening é um jogo muito mais desafiador do que aparenta, exigindo que o jogador tenha que pensar muito para resolver certos puzzles. O único problema que encontrei no jogo foram as quedas de fps, mas acho que futuramente irão resolver com uma atualização.
  23. RJD2
    Sep 20, 2019
    9
    Impressive remake, the art style grew on me since the announcement, it really fits the tone of the game for some reason. Highly recommend it.
  24. withard
    Sep 29, 2019
    9
    seria de 10 si no fuese que tiene bajadas de fps notables, pero aun asi es muy adictivo
  25. iMustang
    Sep 27, 2019
    9
    This was an absolutely adorable and fun game. Lots of cool environments to explore, side quests to do, and funny and quirky moments to join them. While I never played the original, I can tell this was a very faithful remake down to classic Zelda frustrations like always running around in circles to see what you’re missing or where to go next. The joys of this game definitely outweigh theThis was an absolutely adorable and fun game. Lots of cool environments to explore, side quests to do, and funny and quirky moments to join them. While I never played the original, I can tell this was a very faithful remake down to classic Zelda frustrations like always running around in circles to see what you’re missing or where to go next. The joys of this game definitely outweigh the headaches though, as the NPCs and side quests were super fun and added to the allure of the mysterious island. I’ll definitely be going for a 100% file on this one!… Expand
  26. swerzylicious
    Jan 11, 2022
    9
    Моя первая Зельда и, наверное, до самого конца останется самой любимой и эталоном, с которым буду сравнивать остальные «классические» 2D-игры серии.
  27. JumpCut_Online
    Oct 20, 2019
    9
    Overall, despite my occasional frustrations, I did love this game, it was visually stunning and adorable, the gameplay was a lot of fun (aside from some minor hiccups) and it truly feels like I got the Link’s Awakening experience. One thing that it has done is make me want to play the original, which I think makes a remake a roaring success.
  28. C4rn4ge
    Sep 26, 2019
    9
    Would be perfect but can´t give it a 10 because the fram rate is too choppy. If it would just go down to 40 it wouldn´t mind me but sometimes it drops below 30 which is really anoying and destroys the atmosphere for the moment.
  29. K02M03
    Sep 20, 2019
    9
    Fantastic game, beautiful art style. This game brings back so much memories. The only downfall is the framerate drops but it doesn't effect the game.
  30. 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.
  31. Foler
    Sep 21, 2019
    9
    Without technical issues this game would be ten. Aside from them, perfect remake of old classic. Game full of beauty and joy.
  32. bigphil0006
    Sep 21, 2019
    9
    I find it funny that none of the metacritics mark it bad yet wr have some user ratings marking it 0-2. My guess it's people that are mad we got another great game. Now I did do 9/10 there are a couple small gripes such as the blur above and bottom. After awhile you really dont notice it. Sometimes the frame dips get kinda annoying but passable . Overall a real fun and very charmingI find it funny that none of the metacritics mark it bad yet wr have some user ratings marking it 0-2. My guess it's people that are mad we got another great game. Now I did do 9/10 there are a couple small gripes such as the blur above and bottom. After awhile you really dont notice it. Sometimes the frame dips get kinda annoying but passable . Overall a real fun and very charming looking game.… Expand
  33. Jonboy777
    Sep 29, 2019
    9
    Zelda Link's Awakening is a brilliant game. It starts off a bit slow but you need to get further in the game to appreciate how good it is. Graphics are amazing really sharp and colourful. Music is good and sticks in your head after you stop playing for a break. Gameplay is really good and it is fun to play. There are a few irrating puzzles where things have to be done in a certainZelda Link's Awakening is a brilliant game. It starts off a bit slow but you need to get further in the game to appreciate how good it is. Graphics are amazing really sharp and colourful. Music is good and sticks in your head after you stop playing for a break. Gameplay is really good and it is fun to play. There are a few irrating puzzles where things have to be done in a certain order which is a bit annoying but doesn't spoil the game. This is one of my favourite games on the Switch nice one Nintendo!… Expand
  34. 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.
  35. 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!
  36. Gunners91
    Sep 28, 2019
    9
    The legend of Zelda links awakening is great remake of a unique Zelda game and a great one it doesn’t have Zelda in or ganon but it have new charming characters and new interesting story that it different than any other Zelda game
  37. kare8019
    Sep 21, 2019
    9
    グラフィックがフィギュア調で可愛くやってて飽きない作品でした。 フレームレートが変わるのはちょっと気になりましたがよく出来てた作品です。任天堂にはこのグラフィックで他のリメイクを作って欲しいです
  38. 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.
  39. Elpucco
    Sep 29, 2019
    9
    Un gran juego me gustó todo es muy recomendable tiene unos gráficos muy bonitos y lleno de nostalgia
  40. SenseiMiguel
    Sep 26, 2019
    9
    Me encanto el juego. Me remonte a mi infancia cuando lo jugue en gameboy. Me lo sabia casi todo de memoria. Me hubiera gustado que los bosses fueran mas retantes, y hasta quizas ponerle mas side quests via dlc o algo asi. Pero overall le doy y 9.4 por lo antes mencionado. El arte es bello. Deberian hacer ahora el oracle of seasons y ages con este mismo arte en un dual pack.
  41. Droplit
    Sep 22, 2019
    9
    Yes its a remake of a gameboy game, but the quality is up to par with A Link to the Past. Smaller scale yes. Its not like Breath of the Wild where its expansive and will give you around 100 hours of gameplay. But i argue that it has more replayability than Breath of the wild with its shorter length. The story is really great. Its simple but very effective. I love the overworld andYes its a remake of a gameboy game, but the quality is up to par with A Link to the Past. Smaller scale yes. Its not like Breath of the Wild where its expansive and will give you around 100 hours of gameplay. But i argue that it has more replayability than Breath of the wild with its shorter length. The story is really great. Its simple but very effective. I love the overworld and characters. The dungeons were really fun, the bosses were all easy but unique and fun to fight. The games content is all quality. No filler. I rather have a game with pure quality and it being 6-10 hours long, than a 30 hour game with 60% of it being quality and 40% filler. Its a worth wile adventure and worth 60$ thanks to the new graphics, quality of life fixes that it surpasses the original. The soundtrack is better than ever. The only downsides are the new chamber dungeons are just whatever, its not as expansive as Super Mario Maker buts its just okay. Theres a few framerate issues but it never drops below 30 frames so i got used to it. I hope they fix that but its definitely worth while and i think i enjoyed it better than A Link to the Past. And thats one of my top 3 zelda games. Keep in mind i never played Links Awakening for the gameboy, i tried but i couldn't get into it. But im happy this remake exists.… Expand
  42. 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
  43. Kacek1996
    Oct 5, 2019
    9
    Today I finished this game for the first time in my life, which means that I have no nostalgic aspect towards this game and yet I think it's a great game worth 9/10.

    It is a shame that you cannot use D-pad for movement but everything else was excellent. Also, I do love the change over the dungeons, especially the aspect of the last 3 dungeons before the last boss in the egg. In those 3    Today I finished this game for the first time in my life, which means that I have no nostalgic aspect towards this game and yet I think it's a great game worth 9/10.

    It is a shame that you cannot use D-pad for movement but everything else was excellent. Also, I do love the change over the dungeons, especially the aspect of the last 3 dungeons before the last boss in the egg. In those 3 last dungeons I had to think a lot more to finish them. However, fights weren't that hard. I struggled a little in battles against Gohma, Grim Creeper, Slime Eel and against the second and forth form of Shadow Nightmare, these fights were harder but fun and satisfying (still I died about 14 times only in the room where you get ocarina, since I tried it a lot before obtaining the boots). I like the map a lot as well. On the other hand, I got stuck at the time when I had to find the slime key, since I had no idea that it would be at the farm (even when I unlocked this location before the google time xD), so I googled the localization. Everything else was nice and easy to understand and achieve.

    Right now I plan to play it one more time but this time on hard difficulty + on the old save file I will get last secret seashell, 2 last heart pieces and I will max out the dungeon generator (I miss some chambers)    … Expand
  44. 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)
  45. Spindot
    Sep 23, 2019
    9
    Great remake. Animated cutscenes are a nice treat. Slowdown when changing zones and excessive blurring in some areas prevents this from being a perfect remake.
  46. Banjoair
    Sep 20, 2019
    9
    Game is great with a new reimagining. Just the price is all that is a concern.
  47. Corsaro
    Sep 22, 2019
    9
    This game is splendid. I especially love the truly inspired and audio graphics. it's a shame the framerate is not as good as the rest of the game.
  48. Nintendieu
    Sep 20, 2019
    9
    Un travail d'orfèvre, ce remake redonne une seconde vie à l'original qui était et que demeure un jeu culte. Un sans faute et une nouvelle exclusivité de folie sur Switch.
  49. hebronix
    Sep 20, 2019
    9
    Un viaje al pasado lleno de nostalgia y felicidad. juego muy fluido vistas impresionantes y aunque lo hayas vivido anteriormente merece la pena. una aventura épica y muy divertida
  50. ChefoMaestro
    Sep 20, 2019
    9
    The littles frames drops are the only thing that make me not give it the perfect rate
    They are not that annoying and are no so frequent, but sometimes they can bother a little bit
  51. grzcgc
    Sep 21, 2019
    9
    It’s a incredible game with a nice history, art and fan service for Nintendo fans. But three words define this game: WOW NICE GRAPHICS!
  52. MSeymour1998
    Sep 21, 2019
    9
    Link's Awakening DX, released in 1993 on the Game Boy Color, is my favorite Zelda game of all time. To say that I had high hopes for this remake is an understatement.
    This remake is as faithful as remakes come. It is almost completely a 1x1 remake, meaning that they change almost nothing aside from quality of life updates. What else can I say? It's gorgeous, features the same amazing    Link's Awakening DX, released in 1993 on the Game Boy Color, is my favorite Zelda game of all time. To say that I had high hopes for this remake is an understatement.
    This remake is as faithful as remakes come. It is almost completely a 1x1 remake, meaning that they change almost nothing aside from quality of life updates. What else can I say? It's gorgeous, features the same amazing soundtrack but with a breathtaking update on it. Everything I love about this game has been made prettier, cleaner, and nicer. The only reason I'm giving this a 9 instead of a 10 is because of the frame rate and graphical issues. The frame rate, for me at least, occasionally dipped below 30fps, when it should have been locked at 60fps. Furthermore, for a game that should have no problem staying locked at 720p/1080p, it often dipped far below those in docked and handheld, respectively.
    Overall, an incredible game that is perfect in every way except for technical shortcomings.    … Expand
  53. MrDobolina
    Sep 22, 2019
    9
    Fantastic update to a classic Zelda. Fresh visuals and quality of life improvements make returning to Koholint island a fantastic time.
  54. FacelessAngel7
    Sep 22, 2019
    9
    TL;DR at bottom

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    TL;DR
    A great remake of a classic game with welcome quality of life improvements. Definitely worth playing if you're a fan of top down Zelda games    … Expand
  55. Ommzero
    Sep 22, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Exelente juego, lleno de nostalgia para quienes lo jugamos en su época, mantiene sus mecánicas originales y ahora con las mejoras en switch, lo recomiendo… Expand
  56. Veck8699
    Sep 23, 2019
    9
    The ost and the art is beautiful, the story is heartbreaking and a game to think and reflect
  57. KevWen
    Sep 23, 2019
    9
    Pretty good looking and tons of fun to play. However some irrational design due to its age.
  58. Denriquez84
    Sep 23, 2019
    9
    Graphics are amazing, best graphics a ever see, music is awesome and is the best gameplay a ever play on Zelda’s game
  59. Bluebox14
    Sep 23, 2019
    9
    An amazing game. Remade for a new generation. Does it lag in certain spots? Yes. Does it matter? No. The game is stunning, simple and maybe most important it's fun. If you have a switch get this game. 9.5 /10
  60. StickyVicky
    Oct 7, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Links awakening: what all remakes dream to be.
    As someone who has never played links awakening going into this remake I was excited to play a game that is held at such a high standard and loved by many for the first time. The second I booted the game I could tell this game would be challenging but a good challenging. This game is also a true remake in the sense of everything from the original game still exists, including the crazy and bizarre story where link gets lost at sea and drifts onto the island of koholint, where an owl sends you on a journey to destroy a giant egg atop a mountain where the wind fish resides ( I told you this story was bizarre.) Everything on Koholint island makes a return from the original game except the camera shop since there is no longer a gameboy printer or camera, but is replaced with a new dungeon maker that is run by dampe. Now what makes links awakening truly special is that while you are making your way through Koholint island you will encounter many different characters throughout the Nintendo universe. You’ll fight and stomp on Goombas while making your way through dungeons, run into Kirby trying to being eaten, save a chain chomp and even give someone a picture of princess peach. The previous 8-bit world has now been transformed into this artificial plastic world to emphasize that link is living in a dream world. The game has also incorporated the masterfully crafted cutscenes adding even more significance to the story and allows you to build a connection with these characters. Koholint island has also been turned into one single world that you can traverse seamlessly. The games biggest con comes at the price of this stitched together world. Some areas are a little too much for the switch to handle causing frame rate dips both on handheld and docked mode. You’ll also experience these dips when there are too many enemies or other elements on the screen. While this issue is quite rare, when it happens it is extremely noticeable and can be quite jarring. Unlike in other Zelda games where you’ll find the dungeons main item and solve puzzles centered around the item, in links awakening you will end up spending more time trying to figure out how to get into a certain room rather than solving unique, difficult puzzles allowing you to progress in the dungeon. One major disappointment comes in the dungeon maker. Something that at first looked so extremely promising and could have even lead to a main line Zelda dungeon maker game similar to Mario maker, ended up being this very mediocre add on with no other way to share your dungeons other than with the link amiibo, which seems like a huge oversight. They would have been better off keeping the camera shop allowing you to go around taking pictures and share them to Facebook or twitter through the photo albums app. Although links awakening suffers from a couple of mishaps along the way, it’s pros greatly outweigh the cons delivering one of the most beautiful, unique and bizarre Zelda games to date.    … Expand
  61. Neos
    Sep 24, 2019
    9
    Muy buen juego, vengo de botw y este título me encantó, lo único la historia se me hace algo corta por el precio que pagamos, pero el juego es genial!
  62. Garluc78
    Sep 24, 2019
    9
    Absolutely fantastic, takes me back to the original! My son, whose never played a Zelda game, also loves it.
  63. AlreadyTracer
    Sep 26, 2019
    9
    I never got the chance to play the original on the gameboy. So this was a brand new experience with new impressions. Good story, amazing graphics, great controls. I have only one big complain, it’s the very inconsistent frame-rate. It should hold 60fps but it drops down to 30fps in some cases. It occurs mostly when you either walk in our out of a house/building. In summary; Everyone whoI never got the chance to play the original on the gameboy. So this was a brand new experience with new impressions. Good story, amazing graphics, great controls. I have only one big complain, it’s the very inconsistent frame-rate. It should hold 60fps but it drops down to 30fps in some cases. It occurs mostly when you either walk in our out of a house/building. In summary; Everyone who owns a Switch should buy this game. And to the Zelda fans I say; It’s a must buy!… Expand
  64. 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.
  65. Cennyb
    Sep 28, 2019
    9
    Fantastic game with such a beautiful art style.

    Pros

    Classic Zelda dungeon exploration.
    Beautiful graphics.
    Great characters.

    Cons

    Occasional frame drops.
  66. nek2018
    Sep 29, 2019
    9
    Un renake perfecto, la banda sonora es brutal. Los colores y gráficos preciosos, la única pega que es igual de corto que el original, deberían haber metido un poco más de contenido, por lo demás es una obra de arte.
  67. BorlonX
    Sep 29, 2019
    9
    Un maravilloso viaje al pasado con una actualización acorde a los tiempos para uno de los mejores Zelda.
  68. italogutto
    Sep 30, 2019
    9
    Nintendo continua nos surpreendendo, mesmo desanimado por uma remaster e não um novo game, eu simplesmente fiquei apaixonado pelo jogo. Nota 9 pq o jogo conta com algumas quedas de frames, não chega a incomodar, mas um jogo tão simples, deveriam ter otimizado mais.
  69. LounginWithLoui
    Sep 30, 2019
    9
    Great re imagining of a classic game... pretty much the same but new graphics!
  70. ToRu12
    Oct 26, 2019
    9
    Destaco lo hermoso que es el juego, tiene una muy buena jugabilidad, termina enganchandote con la historia
  71. Moblin_Steve
    Oct 2, 2019
    9
    https://youtu.be/7Mg5W1fL3-0 Heres a video review I did on the game if you want to hear about my score.
  72. 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。
  73. scuhbee
    Oct 5, 2019
    9
    If you grew up with Link's Awakening it will give you nostalgic feelings. It really is like experiencing it all over again. Since it's just a remake you can't expect much extra. Still would've been nice if they would've added some post-game content like optional extra dungeons/items or something (the chamber dungeons are tedious and unrewarding so not a terrific addition) ... Also priceIf you grew up with Link's Awakening it will give you nostalgic feelings. It really is like experiencing it all over again. Since it's just a remake you can't expect much extra. Still would've been nice if they would've added some post-game content like optional extra dungeons/items or something (the chamber dungeons are tedious and unrewarding so not a terrific addition) ... Also price tag is too high for what it is. Even though I loved it it's still only a $40 experience at best.… Expand
  74. Leomatic
    Oct 7, 2019
    9
    This game was charming and fun from beginning to end. I loved every second of playing this game and exploring the island of Koholint. The dungeons were fun to explore, even if they were a little easy, the puzzles felt rewarding to resolve and the game feels truly nostalgic as a fan of the original game. They did an amazing job bringing the game to Switch, although the game does drop FPS atThis game was charming and fun from beginning to end. I loved every second of playing this game and exploring the island of Koholint. The dungeons were fun to explore, even if they were a little easy, the puzzles felt rewarding to resolve and the game feels truly nostalgic as a fan of the original game. They did an amazing job bringing the game to Switch, although the game does drop FPS at times. Truly worth the buy!… Expand
  75. 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
  76. Capitan_Cesar
    Oct 25, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Juegazo impresionante, todo un clásico para poder disfrutarlo de nuevo, imprescindible.… Expand
  77. 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
  78. 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
  79. 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
  80. 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.
  81. 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.
  82. 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.
  83. SkyrimSamurai
    Nov 21, 2019
    9
    As enjoyable as the original and very faithful to the layout. Stunning visuals and superb sound.
  84. 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!
  85. 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.
  86. 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
  87. 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.
  88. 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
  89. 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
  90. 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
  91. 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
  92. 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
  93. 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
  94. 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
  95. 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
  96. 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
  97. 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.
  98. 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.
  99. 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
  100. 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.
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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
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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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