The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. raucha92
    Oct 18, 2019
    10
    Best childhood memories!! Great game!!! Recommend for ToZ beginners and long time players.
  5. Syl20
    Oct 17, 2019
    7
    If I would've reviewed this game after its first 2-3 hours of gameplay, it would've been pretty close to a perfect 10! Let's say 9.

    Problem is that now that I've been all the way through and only have the weak and dull dungeon creator remaining, I feel like it's been a very short experience that in the end was expensive at 79,99$ canadian dollars! I totally digged it for the first    If I would've reviewed this game after its first 2-3 hours of gameplay, it would've been pretty close to a perfect 10! Let's say 9.

    Problem is that now that I've been all the way through and only have the weak and dull dungeon creator remaining, I feel like it's been a very short experience that in the end was expensive at 79,99$ canadian dollars!

    I totally digged it for the first 2-3 dungeons and side missions but the "wow" factor of the remake graphics quickly faded and the very simplist errands began to feel more like a chore.

    The game is great, but it's hard to say it's worth it when you can have some very deep games like Breath of the Wild for the same price tag.    … Expand
  6. 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
  7. sumbodyshero
    Oct 15, 2019
    0
    Rename it to Link's BLURing. "Depth of Field" is a misnomer since it blurs anything just a few feet from Link's face! The blur seriously ruins the game!!

    I would take the original pixel art and chiptune any day over this mobile game looking garbage. Also, making the sword always equipped is just as bad as taking tank controls out of Resident Evil: you are fundamentally changing the    Rename it to Link's BLURing. "Depth of Field" is a misnomer since it blurs anything just a few feet from Link's face! The blur seriously ruins the game!!

    I would take the original pixel art and chiptune any day over this mobile game looking garbage.

    Also, making the sword always equipped is just as bad as taking tank controls out of Resident Evil: you are fundamentally changing the experience of what Link's Awakening was, and why it was different than any other Zelda.

    They should have gone the route of Triforce of the God's 2 and just made it a sequel (minus the blur).    … Expand
  8. Kleptomacer
    Oct 15, 2019
    0
    Not sure why Nintendo went with such an ugly art style. It looks terrible and the frame rate consistently and significantly drops in certain sections.
  9. JMBest
    Oct 13, 2019
    10
    Another great Zelda game. Simple in design and still amazing to think this was a remake done from one of the first Zelda games.
  10. shedzao
    Oct 11, 2019
    10
    Zellda is a school for the rest of the games
    Zelda Link's Awakening have a amazing gameplay, a difficulty level that caters to most players, no doubt one of the best game franchises, and one of the best in the franchise.
  11. AMKrishnan
    Oct 11, 2019
    8
    Never played the original so I have no nostalgia with this game to make my opinion biased. I'm not eve a proper Zelda fan as this is my third game. Yet i find this to be such an enjoyable game to get through! The game is beautifully created with a smaller than usual map to explore, but packed with some really creative dungeons containing fun puzzle solving. The art style is really cute andNever played the original so I have no nostalgia with this game to make my opinion biased. I'm not eve a proper Zelda fan as this is my third game. Yet i find this to be such an enjoyable game to get through! The game is beautifully created with a smaller than usual map to explore, but packed with some really creative dungeons containing fun puzzle solving. The art style is really cute and the music (as usual with Zelda) is outstanding. I can't recommend this game enough for Zelda fans and people who aren't as familiar with the games (like myself - this is only the third Zelda game I've played and my first 2D Zelda game)>

    The only criticism I have for the game is the frame rate issues which can usually arise when you come out of a building. It only lasts for a second or two but a big budget AAA game like this shouldn't even have this to begin with.    … Expand
  12. sitebender
    Oct 10, 2019
    8
    Link's Awakening's remake is a good game with a lot of interesting tweaks to set it apart from the original. I just don't feel it is as great as it once was. Like I'd rather be playing A Link to the Past than this. Link's Awakening was a fantastic game for its system, I just didn't need a remake of it for $60, the same price that I can get better games for the same price.
  13. Breno92
    Oct 10, 2019
    8
    Never played the originals but always enjoy any Zelda game I do play. Loved this one, was a great filler game to fill in time while I waited for dq11 to release
  14. SquareLukester
    Oct 10, 2019
    10
    If you're familiar with the original Game Boy game The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, the Nintendo Switch version is a remake done perfectly. The graphics are beautiful and colorful, the mechanics are a improvement, and the music and gameplay brings back memories with a remake twist. There are also newer features in the remake that wasn't in the original.

    If you're a diehard &    If you're familiar with the original Game Boy game The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, the Nintendo Switch version is a remake done perfectly. The graphics are beautiful and colorful, the mechanics are a improvement, and the music and gameplay brings back memories with a remake twist. There are also newer features in the remake that wasn't in the original.

    If you're a diehard & nostalgic Legend of Zelda fan, this remake is just for you. But I recommend you wait for the price to drop until it's affordable. It's currently $59.99. But if you can't wait, I won't stop you.    … Expand
  15. patinete92
    Oct 9, 2019
    8
    Buen juego aunque deberían mejorar la caída de los FPS y el difuminado de bordes es algo exagerado. Por lo demás, juego increíble y muy recomendado.
  16. sanderdegrote
    Oct 8, 2019
    3
    The original was an amazing Zelda game at the time, so I was happy to see it being remade. Unfortunately the developers stayed too true to the original witch made it feel like it was an old game.

    What doesn't help is the terrible frame rate issues that happen at random. I don't really like the art style. It doesn't fit the game. It's lifeless and bland looking. The last point is the    The original was an amazing Zelda game at the time, so I was happy to see it being remade. Unfortunately the developers stayed too true to the original witch made it feel like it was an old game.

    What doesn't help is the terrible frame rate issues that happen at random.
    I don't really like the art style. It doesn't fit the game. It's lifeless and bland looking.
    The last point is the price. €60 is too much to ask for a relatively short game that's a remake from a game that's 30 years old.

    For me this game is a hugely missed opportunity to breathe new life in a fantastic classic. A shame.    … Expand
  17. GreenMenace
    Oct 8, 2019
    8
    Great game! I enjoyed every minute of it.

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

    Pros:

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

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

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

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

    Again, it's a fun game and I would recommend it.    … Expand
  18. BlunderBuck
    Oct 7, 2019
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not horrible but not the game I remember. With wildly out of place Mario references and tons of missed potential, I wouldn't spend that kind of money on it.… Expand
  19. StrikerXL
    Oct 7, 2019
    10
    They don’t make games like this anymore.
    What a wonderful charming, mystical and unique Legend of Zelda experience!
    The music is so beautifully composed and faithful to the original. A must have game for all true gamers from then and now. ❤️
  20. gusman
    Oct 7, 2019
    9
    Por fin un zelda de verdad. BotW me decepcionó en extremo, era cualquier cosa menos un zelda, ni estilo a los 2D ni a los 3D, solo era otro juego de mundo abierto que bebía demasiado de Shadow of the Colossus.
    El aspecto gráfico puede gustarte o no, han elegido un aspecto chibi a lo pin y pon que puede no gustar a todos pero a mi parecer le pega muy bien a los Zelda 2D y está bastante    Por fin un zelda de verdad. BotW me decepcionó en extremo, era cualquier cosa menos un zelda, ni estilo a los 2D ni a los 3D, solo era otro juego de mundo abierto que bebía demasiado de Shadow of the Colossus.
    El aspecto gráfico puede gustarte o no, han elegido un aspecto chibi a lo pin y pon que puede no gustar a todos pero a mi parecer le pega muy bien a los Zelda 2D y está bastante pulido.
    Solo lamento que hayan tenido que recuperar un juego antiguo para que Zelda vuelva a ser lo que era, espero que saquen un nuevo Zelda de este estilo en un futuro y no otra castaña como el BotW.    … Expand
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. Douglazzz
    Oct 6, 2019
    10
    Buen juego lo amé! Nintendo debe hacer aún más remakes y mejor aún si son de esta calidad es sublime el trabajo de animación y las historia. Queda demostrado que no son necesarios gráficos ultra HD para divertir a los gamer de corazón
  24. Shane_IL
    Oct 6, 2019
    9
    This game has the usual Nintendo level of polish. It looks amazing and seeing the old Gameboy graphics and mechanics redone was amazing. It still has some annoying puzzley aspects towards the end and some noticeable frame rate drops, but that cannot really detract from how much fun this game is to play.

    It's not as 'deep' as some Zelda games so was really easy to play through in short    This game has the usual Nintendo level of polish. It looks amazing and seeing the old Gameboy graphics and mechanics redone was amazing. It still has some annoying puzzley aspects towards the end and some noticeable frame rate drops, but that cannot really detract from how much fun this game is to play.

    It's not as 'deep' as some Zelda games so was really easy to play through in short sessions and the puzzles were generally challenging but not frustrating.    … Expand
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. Domn81
    Oct 4, 2019
    10
    Excellent pairing between the simplicity in the graphics and a simple and fun game. This is a game that is always fun to play thanks to a great story and lovable characters. The improved game mechanics in the Nintendo Switch version make it even easier to like. A timeless classic for Legend of Zelda fans.
  28. Kosama
    Oct 3, 2019
    10
    Como juego en si es un grandioso zelda, diría que de los mejores, como remake es un juego perfecto! ademas de hermoso.
  29. NorwayGamer
    Oct 3, 2019
    8
    I only tried the original game for a few minutes, so this was a completely fresh experience for me. I've read that this game is almost completely true to the original aside from the visual makeover. So if that's the case I must say I'm impressed at how well it's held up, considering it is originally a 1993 release.

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

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

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

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

    All in all a really fun game, classic Zelda in many regards, but with some disappointments regarding story especially.    … Expand
  30. Namiko
    Oct 3, 2019
    10
    I have been playing Zelda games since the early 2000's but this is the first I have finished. Never played the original but I can hands down say this is my new favorite Zelda game. Followed by Wind Waker and Breath of the Wild. Love the Oil Clay texture, text speed and smooth frame rate. I have had no frame rate issues but I also cant see frame rate issues unless they are supper obvious.I have been playing Zelda games since the early 2000's but this is the first I have finished. Never played the original but I can hands down say this is my new favorite Zelda game. Followed by Wind Waker and Breath of the Wild. Love the Oil Clay texture, text speed and smooth frame rate. I have had no frame rate issues but I also cant see frame rate issues unless they are supper obvious. I have not noticed any slow down mentioned by other people. Just wish there was more to the dungeon builder. Normally I get lost or hit a timing/skill wall with Zelda title that prevents me from finishing did not happen with this one. I played it in normal mode.… Expand
  31. 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.
  32. Seekersilver
    Oct 2, 2019
    4
    Literally 3 seconds into the game and I have already experienced FPS stutter (or whatever it technically is called)... Every half a minute, the game stutters. It is quite dizzying, and is terrible for me trying to unwind after a long day. How on earth this game get past quality assurance, I have no idea. Such a mess, and yet the ask price is $60. Absurd. Compared to this, I had such aLiterally 3 seconds into the game and I have already experienced FPS stutter (or whatever it technically is called)... Every half a minute, the game stutters. It is quite dizzying, and is terrible for me trying to unwind after a long day. How on earth this game get past quality assurance, I have no idea. Such a mess, and yet the ask price is $60. Absurd. Compared to this, I had such a refreshing experience playing $3 (steam sale) Cat Quest.

    Such a shame, because the game is so beautiful. Yes, $60 is still expensive even if the stutter is fixed, but at least then it would be an overpriced game, and not both irritating and expensive..    … Expand
  33. 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
  34. LounginWithLoui
    Sep 30, 2019
    9
    Great re imagining of a classic game... pretty much the same but new graphics!
  35. Ness128
    Sep 30, 2019
    10
    Excelente remake completamente hermoso y lleno de nostalgia con nuevos elementos como el apartado gráfico, mágico como en 1993 de principio a fin
  36. 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.
  37. ignore78
    Sep 30, 2019
    10
    This must be one of THE best Zelda games i ever played. Dont look at the 60 dollar price, just buy it. it is worth every penny.
  38. darkphoenixzj
    Sep 30, 2019
    10
    Is a beautiful game, you will have an amazing time playing this game. Good job Nintendo,Impressive remake.
  39. Agellustig
    Sep 30, 2019
    10
    Es is ein echt cooles game was einfach nur Spaß macht. Perfekt fürs mehrfach zocken.
  40. hime
    Sep 30, 2019
    8
    Очень красивая, добрая, милая игра с отличным юмором, хорошим сюжетом и интересным миром, но немного коротковата. В целом могу её советовать всем.
  41. VincentWarte
    Sep 30, 2019
    10
    It is such a lovely game, I liked every minute of my first playthrough, and I definitely would rank that game higher than BotW in my personal top-tier games list.

    I also love the fact that you can finish the game in 10-15 hours, because I like to replay my "comfort-games" and knowing that I can easily 100% the game on a single weekend is a big plus to me, since I barely have time that I    It is such a lovely game, I liked every minute of my first playthrough, and I definitely would rank that game higher than BotW in my personal top-tier games list.

    I also love the fact that you can finish the game in 10-15 hours, because I like to replay my "comfort-games" and knowing that I can easily 100% the game on a single weekend is a big plus to me, since I barely have time that I really can dedicate to gaming.

    Also, we all know that the story-factor behind almost every Zelda game is quite weak. But now this time, I really loved the bittersweet story behind Link's Awakening and it gave me much feels after finishing the last boss, despite already knowing what is going to happen because of all the clues during the game.    … Expand
  42. Darkside24
    Sep 29, 2019
    10
    Bello juego me hizo recordar mi infanci no puedo estar mas feliz con esta maraviila, gracia nos ntendo por traer este juego
  43. monie804
    Sep 29, 2019
    9
    Top notch remake. Classic dungeons. Beautifully rendered. Must own in your Switch library.
  44. 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
  45. ahmedfxooxf
    Sep 29, 2019
    1
    This is really shame on Nintendo's history of gaming! this game doesn't have anything that I consider appealing! bad story, stupid puzzles "lightning up a torch with some magical powder!", stupid bosses, no challenge at all in this game nor it provides any sort of entertaining, it is a real shame!
  46. 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
  47. BorlonX
    Sep 29, 2019
    9
    Un maravilloso viaje al pasado con una actualización acorde a los tiempos para uno de los mejores Zelda.
  48. Gatoespania
    Sep 29, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Juegazo merece la oena jugarlo en version rehecha para mi el mejor zelda desde la version gamboy… Expand
  49. Elpucco
    Sep 29, 2019
    9
    Un gran juego me gustó todo es muy recomendable tiene unos gráficos muy bonitos y lleno de nostalgia
  50. 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.
  51. withard
    Sep 29, 2019
    9
    seria de 10 si no fuese que tiene bajadas de fps notables, pero aun asi es muy adictivo
  52. Onat5896
    Sep 29, 2019
    8
    Links awakening for switch is surely one of most beautiful remakes has ever made. But its an old game so world design is very old.
  53. JCgamer18
    Sep 28, 2019
    7
    This will be pretty long but i'm totally a huge LoZ fan but as someone who never played the original Link's Awakening. I was really disappointed. My overall feelings are at the bottom so if you don't want to read thru everything just go to the bottom for a quick overview.

    Graphics: 7/10 I could never get into the graphical style but to me that was not a big deal, what was really    This will be pretty long but i'm totally a huge LoZ fan but as someone who never played the original Link's Awakening. I was really disappointed. My overall feelings are at the bottom so if you don't want to read thru everything just go to the bottom for a quick overview.

    Graphics: 7/10
    I could never get into the graphical style but to me that was not a big deal, what was really annoying was the frame drops and the motion blur that blurred out the bottom 1/8 of my television and i checked several games its just this game that's doing it meaning they put it there purposely and it felt disorienting when i was looking to go down and it felt like they purposely did that to help the frame rate which still has issues.

    Controls 8/10: The quality of life improvements are fantastic. After i beat it i looked at what they added and changed and the control changes were a welcome addition to the game always having the sword, shield and pegasus boots equipped makes for much smoother game play and the controls were very fluent except when it came to movement. movement was way too tight and it felt way too rigid and stiff and the fact its only 8 directions hammered that in. I feel like going with 3d movement like link between worlds would have fixed this issues and because of that it makes his movements look really awkward when walking and its noticeable especially when you turn it reminds me of Pokemon X/Y or ORAS where they would awkwardly move diagonally because they were still adapting to 3d movement when LoZ has had it for years at this point. It also makes dodging enemies much harder than it needs to be and there were countless times where it felt like i could have dodge d that if i had proper joystick movement.

    Game play: 9/10
    The game play was great and fluent and i really did like how all the items were useful, even the later ones like the mirror shield which meant that guarding reflect projectiles of enemies meaning you did not need to waste time with throwing enemies it made great use of everything and it did it brilliantly

    story 10/10
    I really loved this story and how simple it was. It truly was great and the story beats really came off strong and loved how the story played out.

    Content: 3/10
    This is where it falls short and does fall hard. They added more seashells and hearts and they added Dampe's shack. The seashells and heart pieces were easy to find and figuring out how to get them was not hard because after 15 seashells you get the seashell tracker but it added very little to increase the time played. Dampe was an even bigger disappointment because after you do his 3rd level of challenges he offers literally nothing useful because by the time you unlock the other trials unless you are going to collect every stone tablet its worthless. Since you can only play with others if they have Amiibo its totally worthless and this should have had online and feels like they really cut stuff out to get it out on time. I completed this game 100% meaning all heart pieces, seashells and all items and side missions done in 18 hours. I expect more than that from a 60 dollar Zelda game that is new it was just disappointing and i go into all LoZ without expectations and this is better than skyward sword but there are so many better LoZ that do it better and one of those being BotW. I liked the game but for 60 dollars you better be offering a ton of content. Its a switch game that feels like a game made for Nintendo 3ds but came too late. with console games i have way higher expectations than handheld and this just does not meet those requirements to be considered acceptable especially for a 60 dollar game.

    Overall: 7.5/10

    its definitely not the worst legend of zelda but to me its the most disappointing because of the price of the game and how short the game is with its lackluster amount of content. This game IS NOT BAD JUST DISAPPOINTING; especially since it costs 60 dollars. The game play, story are great, the controls and graphics are very mixed with the movement controls being way to rigid and stiff and the frame rate drops plus that Bad motion blur at the bottom of the screen. Id say wait for a price drop and then pick it up because this feels like a 40 dollar game and not a 60 dollar one.    … Expand
  54. 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.
  55. krulemuk
    Sep 28, 2019
    10
    My first walkthrough and I love it. One of the best 2D-Zeldas I've ever played. A Gameboy game of 1993 is the GotY 2019
  56. Lorenzoocritico
    Sep 28, 2019
    10
    The legend of Zelda link's awkening é um jogo espetacular o jogo é incrível gráficos bonitos e jogabilidade muito boa a história do jogo é fantástica muitas partes o jogo foi mudado do original mais com razão me divertir muitos o jogo as vezes é difícil como em alguns nozes a única parte que achei ruim é alguns caminhos para chegar na Dungeon q é muito demorada e sem graça mais semThe legend of Zelda link's awkening é um jogo espetacular o jogo é incrível gráficos bonitos e jogabilidade muito boa a história do jogo é fantástica muitas partes o jogo foi mudado do original mais com razão me divertir muitos o jogo as vezes é difícil como em alguns nozes a única parte que achei ruim é alguns caminhos para chegar na Dungeon q é muito demorada e sem graça mais sem dúvidas para mim e para muitas pessoas o jogo merece nota dez… Expand
  57. 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
  58. ThiagoPieri
    Sep 28, 2019
    10
    A beautiful and simple game. Wonderfull but small. The add of the Chamber Mode is coll
  59. CalPaulE
    Sep 28, 2019
    10
    Just as fun and addicting as it was 25 years ago. And since it’s been roughly 25 years since I’ve played this game, it almost felt like a brand new experience since I’d forgotten about so much of the experience. Cool visual style and nice music. 15 hours or so we’ll spent. My only gripe about the game was that it was $60.
  60. kremedved
    Sep 28, 2019
    9
    So nice and interesting game. Finished it in a few days and wanna play it again
  61. 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
  62. Naga4evr
    Sep 28, 2019
    10
    A truly remarkable statement of why Nintendo is the # 1 publisher of this and any other generation of video games. The games are just classics and timeless...
  63. 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
  64. Jrb9207
    Sep 27, 2019
    10
    What a wonderful game! It has a beautiful story with the toy land art design. Overall a must play Zelda game and a must own switch game!
  65. Kwar
    Sep 27, 2019
    6
    TBH I really was expecting more from the game. I'm already at the 7th dungeon and it's just WAY TOO EASY! The enemies are sooo bulky and it doesn't take much skill to overcome the challenges. I'm a huge Zelda fan having had the original in the 80's and well just wanted more. Oh well... Looking forward to BOTW 2 whenever that comes out.
  66. Soothslayer
    Sep 27, 2019
    4
    Disappointingly truncated experience with very noticeable technical deficiencies. It was a cute diversion but greedily overpriced. They hype is real with this one.
  67. Gloone
    Sep 27, 2019
    9
    I love the Zelda series, but the only 2D entry I've played through is A Link To The Past, which, despite its revered status, I had mixed feelings about, finding it frustratingly obscure in places, and disappointingly monotonous in others. I was therefore a little unsure whether I'd enjoy Link's Awakening -- but there was no need to fear, because the game is wonderful. Koholint Island makesI love the Zelda series, but the only 2D entry I've played through is A Link To The Past, which, despite its revered status, I had mixed feelings about, finding it frustratingly obscure in places, and disappointingly monotonous in others. I was therefore a little unsure whether I'd enjoy Link's Awakening -- but there was no need to fear, because the game is wonderful. Koholint Island makes for a fun and expansive adventure -- I can't believe they stuffed all this into a handheld console over 25 years ago!

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

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

    In summary, I had a great time playing this game. The fundamentals suggest that the original was a much better game than I remember A Link To The Past being; and certainly this incarnation is up there with the best Zelda titles.    … Expand
  68. Ulfrik88
    Sep 27, 2019
    10
    Gran lavado de cara sin perder su esencia de un juego de zelda clásico y más para los que no lo jugaron un imprescindible.
  69. Kilder004
    Sep 27, 2019
    7
    Un excelente juego pero Nintendo se paso al venderlo por $60 tomando en cuenta que se puede acabar en unas 6hrs, de momento no vale la pena comprarlo por ese preecio. lo justo eran $40 como los remakes de Crash que te dan muchas mas horas de juego
  70. mitolxx
    Sep 27, 2019
    10
    Despite I played this game 21 years ago more or less, It is one of the most enjoyable zelda games I've played so far. Graphically this game is so good and charming, it is a must play if you have the switch. You will not regret it!
  71. Dudraug
    Sep 27, 2019
    9
    It is brilliant game. I'm haapy that nintendo rereleased it for nintendo switch.
  72. SuperIsaias64
    Sep 26, 2019
    9
    GREAT remaster! A very nice simple Zelda game which I'm sure will be great for people that want to be introduced into the Zelda games or people who just want a casual experience! There ARE some frame drops that didn't ruin the game, but it IS noticeable! I really enjoyed this game and worth picking up!
  73. 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
  74. Teach316
    Sep 26, 2019
    10
    Es hermoso, cada aspecto cuidado a la perfección, la jugabilidad, la música, la increíble recreación del juego original.
  75. Nussi
    Sep 26, 2019
    10
    I love it. Played it 25 years ago when i was a child and now my childs are watching while iam playing. To all the zero point guys: Envy is the highest form of recognition
  76. amritsodhi
    Sep 26, 2019
    10
    Reading the critic review probably sums up everything I want to say about the game. If you're a fan of the series, this really is a no brainer. One of the best remakes I've ever played. Maybe the best.
  77. 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.
  78. 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.
  79. seburo
    Sep 26, 2019
    10
    I'm just writing to neutralise a "0". ¿How stupid people can be? This game is not below an 8. Awesome looks, swift playability, great plot, great dungeons and bosses. If you like adventure games, this is for you. If you are a Zelda fan and, even more, if you played the 1993 or 1998 originals you are in for a great adventure. I'd recommend this game for anyone who likes videogames andI'm just writing to neutralise a "0". ¿How stupid people can be? This game is not below an 8. Awesome looks, swift playability, great plot, great dungeons and bosses. If you like adventure games, this is for you. If you are a Zelda fan and, even more, if you played the 1993 or 1998 originals you are in for a great adventure. I'd recommend this game for anyone who likes videogames and classic adventures. :)… Expand
  80. Deathstranding
    Sep 26, 2019
    10
    This game takes me back to my 8 year old me
    They have changed almost nothing besides the visuals and the overworld seamless transition
    I can’t give it any negatives it’s a masterpiece!
  81. greninjaX
    Sep 25, 2019
    10
    this remake fixes all the problems I had with the original and allows the game to truly shine. i'd like to see more Gameboy games get remade so they can get the love they deserve.
  82. Milidante
    Sep 25, 2019
    7
    Game of the year??? Are you kidding me?? Absolutely its a good game and really enjoybale but not that much. Zelda doesnt deserve this much hype. Again i say its a good game but not score of 97. It has three big problems. First its **** mechanism of weapons that broke after some fights and no option to repair it. So when you find a nice and uniqe weapon you don want to use it bkz it willGame of the year??? Are you kidding me?? Absolutely its a good game and really enjoybale but not that much. Zelda doesnt deserve this much hype. Again i say its a good game but not score of 97. It has three big problems. First its **** mechanism of weapons that broke after some fights and no option to repair it. So when you find a nice and uniqe weapon you don want to use it bkz it will broke soon and its really awfull for and rpg game. You found your self in a big empty world and just doing idiot side quese , finding shrines and some time a not challenging combat. Lack of boss fight is help to its boring experience. The only good thing is the castle part that really differs from hyrule. Hyrule really need a big change after this many years with this frenchise.… Expand
  83. Moemoe1
    Sep 24, 2019
    7
    Played breath of the wild so I thought about giving this game a try. It’s an ok game at best for someone who isn’t so deep into the Zelda lore this game isn’t anything ground breaking. If you’re on a tight budget and deciding if u should get this game or not I’d say wait till it’s on sale
  84. vipek
    Sep 24, 2019
    8
    First of all - it's a great game! It has this beautiful unique toy-like graphical style, great orchestrated music & interesting story.

    But it also has few major flaws: 1. Often frame drops (which is crazy if you consider it's basically a simple tile-based dungeon crawler game!) 2. It's very short. Completing the main story took me about 15 hours (and I never played the original GB    First of all - it's a great game! It has this beautiful unique toy-like graphical style, great orchestrated music & interesting story.

    But it also has few major flaws:
    1. Often frame drops (which is crazy if you consider it's basically a simple tile-based dungeon crawler game!)
    2. It's very short. Completing the main story took me about 15 hours (and I never played the original GB version). And there is not much to do afterwards (apart from picking up every single rock and plant)
    3. It's too expensive. $60 for a 15+ hour tile-based *remake* is definitely too much... I mean, guys, it's the same price as BOTW!    … Expand
  85. Garluc78
    Sep 24, 2019
    9
    Absolutely fantastic, takes me back to the original! My son, whose never played a Zelda game, also loves it.
  86. beakmantopace
    Sep 24, 2019
    4
    Un Clasico que no aporta nada mas que mejoras graficas, mas de lo mismo, nintendo no inovo nada en este juego, repetitivo igualito al clasico
  87. CDizzness
    Sep 24, 2019
    10
    WOW WOW WOW....This game is amazing, just as enjoyable as it was 26 years ago if not even more so now. (I played it when I was 8 in all fairness, not 26 years ago...more like 16, considering the game released when I was born...hah) I spent the entire weekend playing this game, thinking about it, talking about it with fellow gamers....DREAMING about it. (heh, dreamers edition) It'sWOW WOW WOW....This game is amazing, just as enjoyable as it was 26 years ago if not even more so now. (I played it when I was 8 in all fairness, not 26 years ago...more like 16, considering the game released when I was born...hah) I spent the entire weekend playing this game, thinking about it, talking about it with fellow gamers....DREAMING about it. (heh, dreamers edition) It's everything I could have asked for. Gameplay is smooth, frame rates may seem unstable at first but when you get lost in the adventure you stop noticing it and you are absorbed in this little world(Seriously, it smooths itself out where it matters, I see what they did. I would rather have this "unlocked" frame rate than a solid 30, its perfect the way it is Nintendo). Controls are so tight, and Link is a blast to maneuver. I am not a fan of the dungeon editor, but I know a huge chunk of people will love this and it will add 100's - 1000's of hours of gameplay. I literally cannot put this game down, I played it on a 65" Samsung 4K display and it is GORGEOUS. I played in handheld mode last night...still gorgeous, this game is just so darn cute! If you love Zelda games or want to revisit this, there is no reason to not own it at this point, especially if you own a Switch, its a must have.

    A breakdown of my review.

    Graphics: 10
    Sound: 10
    Gameplay: 10
    Controls: 10
    Replayability: 10    … Expand
  88. 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
  89. The_BlueRose
    Sep 24, 2019
    8
    Este Remake nos ofrece un nuevo apartado artístico, muy similar a lo que podemos encontrar en Yoshi`s Woolly/Crafted World. Con un estilo que recuerda a la acuarela.

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

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

    El juego se siente como una obra menor más que como un gran remake, en mi opinión una oportunidad perdida para hacer algo más ambicioso. Siendo claros ejemplos RE2 o el cercano FFVII Remake.
    Siguiendo este último punto el precio de salida se podría haber reducido a 40€.
    Como hicieron títulos como Ratchet & Clank (aun siendo un reboot/remake), Shadow of the Colossus o Hellblade.    … Expand
  90. 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!
  91. VTL
    Sep 24, 2019
    8
    Buen remake la verdad. No mucho mas que decir. Si jugaste en su dia te encantará y si no también. Hay cosas que mejorar pero mucho menores que su calidad. Buena compra sin duda, ahun que no estaria mal a 15-20 € menos.
  92. Lord_Morpheus
    Sep 23, 2019
    10
    Que esquisita experiencia, revivir la sensacion de la historia de este juego, mas el excelente apartado grafico, es toda una aventura que se disfruta y se vuelve adictivo, juegazo.
  93. Radamanthys777
    Sep 23, 2019
    0
    Game lasting 6 hours
    Fps dropping
    60 dollars
    The edges look blurry
    easy game
  94. Kaneris
    Sep 23, 2019
    6
    It's a great game, even for the shortest Zelda, as the original was.
    The remake looks beautiful, as is the art desing...
    Shikashi, the frame rate it's teeeeerrible, running at 20fps with frame drops The top and bottom of the screen is fully covered in vaseline for some reason, trying to make a "blurry effect" that looks terrible... Not a bad game thought, just doesn't worth 60€ for 8    It's a great game, even for the shortest Zelda, as the original was.
    The remake looks beautiful, as is the art desing...
    Shikashi, the frame rate it's teeeeerrible, running at 20fps with frame drops
    The top and bottom of the screen is fully covered in vaseline for some reason, trying to make a "blurry effect" that looks terrible...
    Not a bad game thought, just doesn't worth 60€ for 8 hours long...
    I strongly recommend you to rent it instead buying it    … Expand
  95. 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
  96. arroutado
    Sep 23, 2019
    10
    No podemos más que valorar la magmánima obra de remasterización de píxeles negros en una LCD a modelados preciosos en una maqueta de plástico y materiales que parecen reales. La iluminación otorga ese efecto que da la sensación de que la maqueta está viva, pero sin dejar de ser de juguete. Todo el diseño artístico es fantástico. Para rematar, los controles se han actualizado a losNo podemos más que valorar la magmánima obra de remasterización de píxeles negros en una LCD a modelados preciosos en una maqueta de plástico y materiales que parecen reales. La iluminación otorga ese efecto que da la sensación de que la maqueta está viva, pero sin dejar de ser de juguete. Todo el diseño artístico es fantástico. Para rematar, los controles se han actualizado a los estándares actuales, no solo con las 8 direcciones sino con la gestión del inventario o los botones predeterminados para objetos. También se ha mejorado la batalla con los bloqueos y aturdimientos de los enemigos. Respecto al rendimiento va a 60 fps que ya les gustaría a los usuarios de Plei Esteixon tener en la mayoría de sus juegos, salvo al cargar alguna zona del mapa que puede bajar a 30 o 40 fps. Nada importante dado que no afecta a la jugabilidad, es un tema de carga. Probado en Nintendo Switch, la original, la primera, la grandiosa y la que les escuece en el orcate almorránico a los que comen marca Facundo.… Expand
  97. 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.
  98. diegohmfbtr
    Sep 23, 2019
    10
    Una pequeña enorme aventura, Link's Awakening cuenta una historia que llega al corazón, un apartado artístico de lo mas curioso y adorable como de ensueño y una banda sonora espectacular que te sumerge aun mas.
  99. Jhonatan345
    Sep 23, 2019
    10
    Este videojuego es de una manera sutil algo terrorífico y que te hace cuestionar tu existencia.
  100. TranceFX
    Sep 23, 2019
    10
    Es el juego más hermoso hasta el momento, todos aquellos que se quejan es porque no lo tienen
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Awards & Rankings

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#10 Best Switch Game of 2019
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#5 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2019

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87

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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