The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

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  1. murtazasamiwala
    Aug 6, 2020
    9
    Really fun top down zelda game. The characters look very cute and likeable, and the story is amazing (also a bit heart breaking).
  2. Black_S
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    It is an old-fashioned Zelda. It is an amazing game at the level of other Zelda games.
    But cannot give them 10 because it is still GameBoy Game on Switch for the price of big games on Switch. Without any addition. I still have GameBoy and Zelda: Awakening and it is better to play it there.
    From the story's plot, maybe it was hard to add something new. But I would welcome something more    It is an old-fashioned Zelda. It is an amazing game at the level of other Zelda games.
    But cannot give them 10 because it is still GameBoy Game on Switch for the price of big games on Switch. Without any addition. I still have GameBoy and Zelda: Awakening and it is better to play it there.
    From the story's plot, maybe it was hard to add something new. But I would welcome something more for the price of BOTW.    … Expand
  3. HeavyMachineGon
    Jan 6, 2021
    9
    剧情比旷野之息好太多，剧情过半的时候大概猜到了结局，但结局竟然还是感动到了，谁说老任不会讲故事只注重玩法。除此之外画风和音乐都非常赞，收集要素也是非常老任的。
    唯一缺点竟然是游戏太短而且通关后没有什么动力继续。
  4. crouching1
    Oct 8, 2020
    9
    This was a pretty great game for me and the first one I actually played til the end after buying a Switch this year. Although, it's very challenging to figure out what to do at times so an online guide is needed unless you want to spend a year trying on your own.
  5. hector_bcn98
    Oct 31, 2022
    9
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    Un juego estéticamente precioso.
    Jugabilidad clásica zeldera: ni más, ni menos.
    Buenas mazmorras y jefes finales.
    Juego para explorar y completar al 100%.
    Remake 1:1 con lo que ello supone.

    -
    Al ser tal cual el videojuego original, se echa en falta algo más de añadido.
    Se puede hacer corto con el precio que tiene.
  6. ylnylmn
    Sep 6, 2021
    9
    I played the gameboy version of the game. Much easier in terms of combat than "Link to the Past". Except for the last boss, boss fights are very easy. But the puzzles are... hard. I got stuck in dungeon 7 a lot. I spent 1-2 hours. I finally gave up and had to look at the solution. The world is very nice. The story is good..The characters are sweet. The ideal zelda game for those who likeI played the gameboy version of the game. Much easier in terms of combat than "Link to the Past". Except for the last boss, boss fights are very easy. But the puzzles are... hard. I got stuck in dungeon 7 a lot. I spent 1-2 hours. I finally gave up and had to look at the solution. The world is very nice. The story is good..The characters are sweet. The ideal zelda game for those who like difficult puzzles.… Expand
  7. SeaSphynx
    Nov 28, 2021
    9
    It was an absolute pleasure to just inhabit this gorgeous world. There's so much variety throughout the map that most of the game didn't feel repetitive at all. Tons of clever puzzles and interesting enemies kept all of the dungeons very interesting. It was super satisfying to build up my arsenal as I progressed which gave me a tangible feeling of becoming stronger as the player. And WOWIt was an absolute pleasure to just inhabit this gorgeous world. There's so much variety throughout the map that most of the game didn't feel repetitive at all. Tons of clever puzzles and interesting enemies kept all of the dungeons very interesting. It was super satisfying to build up my arsenal as I progressed which gave me a tangible feeling of becoming stronger as the player. And WOW does every mechanic feel refined to a tee! Just a quick sword slash with B feels literally perfect to use on an enemy. The whole game just wraps up into a perfect little package of top-down Zelda perfection that I will play many more times in the years to come.… Expand
  8. AJ_tw
    Dec 10, 2020
    9
    Gameboy時期沒玩過，純粹以新玩家感想分享
    優點：
    遊戲性佳，操作不會太難，不少解謎內容，不過有些真的得網路找資訊(攻略)才解的開；畫面可愛清新，劇情不複雜但是很經典，有些幽默內容對白，破完關會回味不捨。 缺點： 遊戲時數玩約15~20小時就可以全破了，個人覺得還OK，剛好，不過這樣的時數賣新臺幣1600元上下太貴了，感覺800元左右比較合理(曠野之息賣1800元可以玩個200小時，基本上1600這價位玩沒50小時感覺都偏貴)。 總結： 推薦遊玩，好玩！以遊戲時數來說價格偏貴，買二手或特價時買會較合適。    Gameboy時期沒玩過，純粹以新玩家感想分享
    優點：
    遊戲性佳，操作不會太難，不少解謎內容，不過有些真的得網路找資訊(攻略)才解的開；畫面可愛清新，劇情不複雜但是很經典，有些幽默內容對白，破完關會回味不捨。
    缺點：
    遊戲時數玩約15~20小時就可以全破了，個人覺得還OK，剛好，不過這樣的時數賣新臺幣1600元上下太貴了，感覺800元左右比較合理(曠野之息賣1800元可以玩個200小時，基本上1600這價位玩沒50小時感覺都偏貴)。
    總結：
    推薦遊玩，好玩！以遊戲時數來說價格偏貴，買二手或特價時買會較合適。
  9. tensioly
    Jun 6, 2023
    9
    The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening es uno de los mejores remakes que he jugado. El juego original, de la Game Boy, consiguió en su época ser uno de los mejores juegos de su consola, y este remake ha permitido que los jugadores que no pudieron jugar al original disfruten de un juego que hace muy bien todo lo que se propone, con una jugabilidad exquisita, unas mazmorras con fantásticosThe Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening es uno de los mejores remakes que he jugado. El juego original, de la Game Boy, consiguió en su época ser uno de los mejores juegos de su consola, y este remake ha permitido que los jugadores que no pudieron jugar al original disfruten de un juego que hace muy bien todo lo que se propone, con una jugabilidad exquisita, unas mazmorras con fantásticos puzzles y bosses que han envejecido realmente bien y un mundo entrañable tanto por sus dimensiones como por su diseño. Su diseño artístico destaca por su originalidad y brillantez, habiendo logrado un mundo y unos personajes hechos de juguete como si estuviesen en un diorama. Este diseño viene acompañado por unas animaciones que consiguen que verdaderamente se sienta todo hecho de juguete, consiguiendo en su conjunto un arte único y sin precedentes en la industria. La banda sonora tiene varios de los mejores temas de toda la saga de Zelda, y en su mayoría es muy buena; y en el apartado sonoro está bien aunque hay algunos efectos de sonido que quizá ya no pegan tanto con los videojuegos actuales. La historia es una de las más personales y de la saga, y aun siendo bastante anecdótica le encaja como anillo al dedo a la idea del mundo y sus personajes (aunque es cierto que la mayoría de ellos son intrascendentes). Los minijuegos y los coleccionables también están bien implementados y le dan un añadido que complementa sensiblemente el juego, al igual que el nuevo creador de mazmorras de la choza de Dampé. Sin embargo, es cierto que este último es demasiado simple para el potencial que tenía y se podría haber hecho mejor. Como otros puntos negativos puedo destacar lo poco intuitivas que son algunas secciones del juego o la poca profundidad de los powerups, que se podrían haber desarrollado algo más. En conclusión, Link's Awakening es un gran remake y lo recomiendo a todos los jugadores. 9,1/10
    (02/2022)    … Expand
  10. Mowe
    Jun 21, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The remake of Link's Awakening is in my opinion even better than the original, which itself is the second best 2D Zelda after A Link to the Past. I really like the artstyle, the soundtrack is Zelda-typically fantastic and the atmosphere fits perfectly. In terms of gameplay, the game hardly differs from the original, which is why old players will already defeat the final boss after a few hours. However, there were a few small improvements, such as the now permanently equipped power bracelet.
    However, I would like to mention one disappointment. In Dampé, you can now create dungeons. I was hoping that this would finally be some kind of Zelda maker. But no! You can only string together pre-made segments, and then you can't even share your "own" dungeons over the internet, it only works via Amibo.
    Lastly, I wanted to mention that the performance of the game is only acceptable. You regularly notice frame drops and the dynamic resolution is actually always at the minimum. However, this rarely bothered me personally.
    Link's Awakening has always been a great game - and the remake makes it even better. It's easy to overlook the aforementioned problems and become engrossed in such an atmospheric world. For around $40, I therefore give it an absolute buy recommendation.    … Expand
  11. Frost_Cube
    Feb 9, 2021
    9
    iendo un super-fanático-enférmo de PlayStation, debo reconocer el gran trabajo de Nintendo creando este Remaster, sin duda una gran obra.
  12. KalakaChida
    Jan 31, 2021
    9
    Hermoso juego, pero no es perfecto, Nintendo debería crear más juegos así
    Excelente gráficos a pesar de las capacidades de la consola
  13. AmBi2662
    Feb 22, 2021
    9
    Wenn man in Betracht zieht, dass es ein Gameboy Remake ist, so muss man festellen, das sich das Spiel ziemlich gut gehalten hat. Es macht die Anfänge des Zelda Franchise deutlich und ist ein rundum gelungenes Remaster! Ein Muss für Zelda Fans!
  14. Revali
    Apr 8, 2021
    9
    O jogo é bem divertido. Não tem uma história incrível e complexa(já que essa nem é a proposta do jogo) porém o combate clássico da época do GBA é simplesmente incrível! os gráficos estão ótimos! Sinceramente eu me impressionei com o link's awakening.
  15. Lightning6
    Aug 14, 2021
    9
    One of my favorites. The remake is gorgeous and you get the full experience of playing a Zelda game : The levels are well designed, the items, music, puzzles and tricks you need, all remind you of what that franchise can provide.
    The story really hit me as well, it felt good to always be immersed in the story even while fighting bosses that questions your actions.
    It's still a bit    One of my favorites. The remake is gorgeous and you get the full experience of playing a Zelda game : The levels are well designed, the items, music, puzzles and tricks you need, all remind you of what that franchise can provide.
    The story really hit me as well, it felt good to always be immersed in the story even while fighting bosses that questions your actions.
    It's still a bit overpriced in my opinion considering it's a remake and the large amount of games you can find in this category... But it's Nintendo, so no surprise...    … Expand
  16. YokoHugo
    Jul 30, 2022
    9
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  17. Luigidefuego
    Apr 8, 2023
    9
    Link's Awakening fue el primer The Legend of Zelda portátil, pero también fue primero en otras cosas, marcando un importante punto de transición en la saga. Su remake para Switch es muy fiel, básicamente es el mismo juego con el apartado gráfico renovado, lo que indica lo bien que ha envejecido, porque no es un remake del que se echen en falta más actualizaciones: el juego es impecable talLink's Awakening fue el primer The Legend of Zelda portátil, pero también fue primero en otras cosas, marcando un importante punto de transición en la saga. Su remake para Switch es muy fiel, básicamente es el mismo juego con el apartado gráfico renovado, lo que indica lo bien que ha envejecido, porque no es un remake del que se echen en falta más actualizaciones: el juego es impecable tal cuál es. Sólo tiene alguna actualización de calidad de vida y como principal novedad un editor de mazmorras sin mucho impacto pero que, quién sabe, quizá anticipe un futuro "Zelda Maker".

    Para comprender este juego es conveniente conocer su desarrollo; Link's Awakening es un juego que empezó a gestarse en el tiempo libre de varios desarrolladores, y esto trajo consigo una libertad creativa que llegaría a palparse en el producto final. Para bien o para mal, porque es notorio como se introdujeron sin prejuicios elementos en el juego, sin atarse a la coherencia, destacando la inclusión de referencias al mundo de Nintendo, con personajes y enemigos inspirados en otras sagas de la compañía. Y es que de manera insólita este juego tiene un cierto tono de surrealismo. Tal es así que David Lynch y su serie Twin Peaks, en emisión durante el desarrollo del juego, influyó en el mundo del juego, que por primera vez no se desarrolla en el reino de Hyrule, ni tampoco están Ganon, la Trifuerza y ni siquiera la princesa Zelda, iniciando de esta manera también los The Legend of Zelda diferentes, y diría que también los Zelda extraños, generalmente más oscuros. Este estilo más delirante incorpora también un cierto tono humorístico, algo que veríamos alguna que otra vez en algún que otro Zelda, pero también es precursor en la saga de un aire más melancólico y triste, lo que sería inspiración para el tono de Ocarina of Time, juego que tomaría diversos elementos de Link's Awakening como la pesca.

    Hay que señalar una cuestión, ya que a diferencia de otras sagas de Nintendo, tendríamos una entrega en Super Nintendo antes que en Game Boy. A Link to the Past de Super Nintendo fue el juego que redefinió la saga y Link's Awakening fue una secuela directa (este Link es el mismo de A Link to the Past). Quizá por ello pese a las limitaciones de la portátil se consiguió implementar perfectamente la esencia de un Zelda y, de hecho, en la promoción del juego se remarcó su duración para indicar que la duración de las pilas de Game Boy permitía jugar a un juego de este tipo, con lo cual a diferencia de otras portátiles coetáneas pudo tener un nutrido catálogo de RPGs.

    Cuando se comenta cuál es el mejor Zelda 2D, el primer nombre que surge es el de A Link to the Past pero, también, discutido con este juego, para muchos el mejor Zelda 2D es este Link's Awakening, un gran peso que dejó sobre las posteriores entregas portátiles que, eso sí, en la excelencia de la saga pudieron estar a la altura. Este remake apostó, quizá con cierto riesgo, por una estética chibi, que realmente es fiel al diseño artístico del juego de Game Boy, pero con cierto estilo como de plastilina o de maqueta, logrando un preciosista apartado visual que es una gozada. Mención ineludible a los arreglos para el remake de la banda sonora, un trabajo espectacular que capta todo el encanto de las composiciones originales, una banda sonora llena de magia, aire ensoñador, la melancolía de este juego y un juguetón aire de aventura.

    El resto de aspectos del juego están al sobresaliente nivel habitual de casi todos los Zelda, desde un mundo tan encantador como lleno de misterios hasta, por supuesto, un memorable diseño de mazmorras. Link's Awakening, manteniendo los elementos de A Link to the Past que hacen de éste un puro Zelda, fue también un Zelda diferente, extraño, divertido pero melancólico, que fue una relevante evolución argumental y de ideas en la saga que se consolidarían en Ocarina of Time y, hoy por hoy, con un fiel remake, se mantiene como una obra maestra de los juegos de rol y aventuras.    … Expand
  18. MunhozMCM
    Oct 31, 2021
    9
    My Score:

    (9) - Great!

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  19. JoeyPL5
    Nov 16, 2021
    9
    A few bizarre design choices that can leave the player absolutely lost keep this from being a near-perfect 2D Zelda.
  20. Castdeath97
    Nov 22, 2021
    9
    Easily one of the best switch games. Hands down the best graphics by *far*, the toy chibi styles works *so* *so* well here. The story is simple and not the kind that gets in your way yet it's *so* good and gets you the feels, the puzzles are fun as standard with 2D Zeldas and the characters are insanely cute. Music is good also ...
  21. Ironrulo
    Jan 8, 2022
    9
    Sin duda un buen ejemplo de cómo se debe hacer un remaster de juegos de la gameboy, buena música, bueno controles y lindos gráficos, le pongo 9 porque tiene varios bajones que nunca se tomaron la molestia de arreglar y si son bastantes de lo que llevo jugando, tampoco arruina el juego pero si molesta.
  22. Khristian5
    Dec 11, 2021
    9
    Con este videojuego volví a ser aquel niño que llevaba siempre la Game Boy encima. Mantiene toda la escénica del original pero con un diseño de gráficos simpático y actualizado. Poder revivir esta aventura de Link en castellano es una gozada.
  23. ghostadmiin
    Jan 14, 2022
    9
    For a classic Zelda game, this is a must play. Growing up playing this style of Zelda you’ll have a great time. Although moments in this game arnt really thought out, it’s clearly just trying to extend play time by putting key story elements behind secret loading zones. But other than that, this game is a really fun Zelda game. And dam near perfect.
  24. Daniel_Lourenco
    May 21, 2023
    9
    Gostei bastante do jogo e do seu estilo próprio a lembrar o seu original. Mais uma vez, um trabalho fantástico da Nintendo a remasterizar jogos da nossa infância.
    Recomendo.
  25. Jobni
    Sep 4, 2022
    9
    Zelda: Link’s Awakening from 1993 is one of my favorite games and this is a great remake. However, I cannot give it 10 because the Dungeon-Maker wasn’t especially great and I missed something new during the game.
  26. Rubenoso
    Oct 22, 2022
    9
    Un gran trabajo de remake de un clasico. Gran historia, buena jugabilidad, excelente apartado artistico. Me hubiera gustado una mejor optimización ya que a ratos el framerate se cae, nada preocupante, pero se nota sobretodo al jugar en TV.
  27. ZYMROD
    Nov 26, 2022
    9
    Una perfecta remasterización que respeta y mantiene la esencia del original, junto a potenciarle con una mejora grafica y artística que mejoran la experiencia. El único pero, es que carece del fotógrafo que funcionaba como coleccionable y le daba un toque único al juego, lo otro son uno que otro problema técnico pero no merma la experiencia y por ultimo su ridículo precio de USD 60 queUna perfecta remasterización que respeta y mantiene la esencia del original, junto a potenciarle con una mejora grafica y artística que mejoran la experiencia. El único pero, es que carece del fotógrafo que funcionaba como coleccionable y le daba un toque único al juego, lo otro son uno que otro problema técnico pero no merma la experiencia y por ultimo su ridículo precio de USD 60 que debería haber sido USD 45 o al menos incluir el juego original como coleccionable..… Expand
  28. ReviewdaShopee
    Dec 14, 2022
    9
    Quando mais novo, não tive a oportunidade de jogar este título e meu primeiro contato foi neste remake de 2019 para o Nintendo Switch. E que grata surpresa!!

    Embora mais curto do que os outros jogos da franquia, "The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening" tem tudo que um Zelda tradicional precisa ter: dungeons com quebra-cabeças, itens que usamos para passar por elas e depois nunca mais    Quando mais novo, não tive a oportunidade de jogar este título e meu primeiro contato foi neste remake de 2019 para o Nintendo Switch. E que grata surpresa!!

    Embora mais curto do que os outros jogos da franquia, "The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening" tem tudo que um Zelda tradicional precisa ter: dungeons com quebra-cabeças, itens que usamos para passar por elas e depois nunca mais tocamos neles, o tradicional golpe rodando a espada e uma história envolvente. E que história!

    Sou um grande fã da franquia Zelda e o meu primeiro contato com ela foi pelo famoso jogo 2D "The Legend of Zelda: Link to the Past". Nesse sentido, foi muito bom ver este "retorno" a uma plataforma 2D após ter experienciado BotW. "Link's Awakening" é extremamente agradável aos olhos e é um remake de sucesso que acende a possibilidade de futuros remakes 2D com a mesma estética.    … Expand
  29. Noahakx
    Jan 15, 2023
    9
    Coming from a major zelda fan this is definitely one of my favorite zelda games aswell as one of the most unique in my opinion. This switch port/remaster is miles ahead of the dx remake and original. The marshmallow graphics and vibrant colors are a spectacular addition to the original too.
  30. NULL_bits
    Feb 27, 2023
    9
    For context, I have no nostalgia for the original game and outside of Breath of the Wild and A Link Between Worlds, this is the only other Zelda game I have played.

    This game is absolutely wonderful with loads of charm! It actually makes me want to play the original, even though I know that outside of graphics they are largely the same game. There are a few instances where it can seem a    For context, I have no nostalgia for the original game and outside of Breath of the Wild and A Link Between Worlds, this is the only other Zelda game I have played.

    This game is absolutely wonderful with loads of charm! It actually makes me want to play the original, even though I know that outside of graphics they are largely the same game. There are a few instances where it can seem a bit cryptic, but that's just the nature of these type of games which were developed before hand-holding became the norm, so I like the added challenge. The story is simple, but zany and thoughtful.

    I would give it a 10, except there are enough frame rate chugs in the over world to where it becomes a distraction.    … Expand
  31. J_R
    Aug 28, 2023
    9
    9.0/10

    Not much needs to be said about Zelda: Link’s Awakening. It’s a traditional Zelda experience with a healthy dose of quirkiness and a charming art style. It has satisfying puzzles and progression. Exploration and curiosity is constantly rewarded. It’s also got beautiful, classic Zelda music and sounds. It was originally a Gameboy game but this kind of makes it even more    9.0/10

    Not much needs to be said about Zelda: Link’s Awakening. It’s a traditional Zelda experience with a healthy dose of quirkiness and a charming art style. It has satisfying puzzles and progression. Exploration and curiosity is constantly rewarded. It’s also got beautiful, classic Zelda music and sounds. It was originally a Gameboy game but this kind of makes it even more impressive. They did a great job with this remake. It looks modern and has modern conveniences but feels and plays old school.

    Maybe the price point is about $10 too much. There are some minor technical/performance issues. Also working out what to do or where to go can at times lean towards being a little too obtuse, especially if you gave this to a younger gamer. But it is mostly just a great time.

    Zelda: Link’s Awakening is an easy recommendation. It is a must play for every Zelda fan and is a great entry point for newcomers.

    9.0/10    … Expand
  32. vkasra
    May 15, 2023
    9
    A great remake of a tight, focused, and polished game. Weird and engaging story. Advancing and traversal are a little obtuse at times, but that's part of the charm. Respectful of those on a narrow time budget: I spent ~15 hours for the full story and sidequests.
  33. JusticeTotK
    Jul 16, 2023
    9
    Um excelente remake que foi feito com extremo carinho sem perder a essência. Espero que em algum momento os Oracles também tenham esse mesmo tratamento.
  34. Alarchou
    Sep 5, 2023
    9
    peut être mon zelda préféré tellement il est génial, un parfait remake. 18/20
  35. doodlerman
    Sep 20, 2019
    8
    Its greatness is undeniable. The visuals, controls, the many improvements to the original... all great. Truth be told, this is a 10/10 game, but at $60, they're asking for too much. Even with everything I love, there's a constant lingering thought in the back of my head about how much I spent on it. At most, this should be at most a $40 game. Link's Awakening has always been one of myIts greatness is undeniable. The visuals, controls, the many improvements to the original... all great. Truth be told, this is a 10/10 game, but at $60, they're asking for too much. Even with everything I love, there's a constant lingering thought in the back of my head about how much I spent on it. At most, this should be at most a $40 game. Link's Awakening has always been one of my favorite games, but even with the impressive upgrades, it's still one of the smaller Zelda titles - and you're certainly not getting anything as innovative as Breath of the Wild or Super Mario Odyssey here, even with the new dungeon making feature.

    Wait for a discount, and you'll be much happier with this purchase.    … Expand
  36. Jcdbengals
    Nov 21, 2019
    8
    I am actually hoping for an Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons Remake now. This was awesome, with wonderful music and a return to that classic Zelda top down style. ot very challenging, even on hero mode, but still a great qualify game. I'll admit it was disappointing i couldn't use the D pad.
  37. 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
  38. shadownk
    Jul 16, 2023
    8
    Great game design. Hard to believe the game was originally made 30 years ago, but I wish this remade would give us some additional tips so we don't have to spend so much time backtracking.
  39. rafaaguilera
    Aug 20, 2020
    8
    For Zelda fans this a no brainer, this is simply Link's Awakening totally revamped with new HD visuals and orchestrated soundtrack (and a few extras). In simple words, it's the game we all already know but perfectly renovated, except for frame rate hiccups now and then, which is very odd, since it's far for been visually demanding. However, what really counts is that's still is a veryFor Zelda fans this a no brainer, this is simply Link's Awakening totally revamped with new HD visuals and orchestrated soundtrack (and a few extras). In simple words, it's the game we all already know but perfectly renovated, except for frame rate hiccups now and then, which is very odd, since it's far for been visually demanding. However, what really counts is that's still is a very solid experience after all these years and this is truly remarkable considering it's a gameboy game and how terrible dated most games from this era are now.… Expand
  40. rosnk30
    Jun 14, 2020
    8
    Awesome remake with stunning visuals! This game had a good challenge and several hours to enjoy and beat.

    This game had performance issues can be solved installing the game in switch hard disk.
  41. michaelwallace
    Oct 29, 2019
    8
    Remember playing this when i was 8 and it's lots of fun to go back! World looks great and the nostalgia is 10/10.

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

    It's obviously nothing new and Zelda games have moved on; but, an enjoyable few weeks of travel to work for anyone buying this.
  42. 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
  43. vspvitor
    Nov 22, 2020
    8
    A lovely remake with all its glory - make me want a remake for a link to the past too - i dont give a 10 because of the frame drops and the dungeon creator that is not online and could have been great..
  44. hkjhkjh
    Sep 20, 2019
    8
    I played it only for 1 1/2h right now but i know the original and can say that LA is one of the best 2D Zelda of all time which should definetly not be missed out by zelda fans and those who play to become one

    But i have to mention 2 negative aspects: 1. This game is almost a 1 to 1 remake of a gameboy game, which ofc wouldnt be a problem beside the fact that this game costs 60$/€    I played it only for 1 1/2h right now but i know the original and can say that LA is one of the best 2D Zelda of all time which should definetly not be missed out by zelda fans and those who play to become one

    But i have to mention 2 negative aspects:
    1. This game is almost a 1 to 1 remake of a gameboy game, which ofc wouldnt be a problem beside the fact that this game costs 60$/€ which is definety way to much for this game (just compare this to a game like BotW which also costed 60€ at release)
    2.The framerate sadly drops a lot although this game doesnt really look like it should have this problems (but graphics wise this game looks very gorgous)

    So for the second problem i can only give this game a 8/10 but if nintendo(or grezzo) fix this problem in the future this game would be easily be a 9/10 at least    … Expand
  45. 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.
  46. codizzle009
    Dec 25, 2019
    8
    Great Zelda classic with a modern twist. The look of this game is really something special. Some of the gameplay does feel a little dated but overall a Zelda classic. There is some frame rate issues but it's not to bad and I usually didn't notice it.
  47. 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.
  48. Akael
    Apr 22, 2021
    8
    A jogo não tem uma história tão complexa como os outros, mas também, porque é um remake de um jogo de Gameboy de 1993. Apesar disso, é um jogo exvelente. Os gráficos ficaram demais. As dungeons tem um bom nível de dificuldade. As quests que são bem difícies
  49. Samsararan
    Jan 27, 2023
    8
    I played the original few years ago and I finded it pretty hard. And I´m a 80´gamer, so I im used to play hard games. This remake is much more enjoyable. I played very smoothly whit no dead ends so it went easy. I didnt had frame rate issues, and if they were I didnt notice them. In the first run I collected the 50 shells and 18 hearts. Im missing one item but I can tell where to find it.I played the original few years ago and I finded it pretty hard. And I´m a 80´gamer, so I im used to play hard games. This remake is much more enjoyable. I played very smoothly whit no dead ends so it went easy. I didnt had frame rate issues, and if they were I didnt notice them. In the first run I collected the 50 shells and 18 hearts. Im missing one item but I can tell where to find it. so to make a 100% play through is not impossible even whitout a guide.
    I really liked it. Its short, but fun and chill.    … Expand
  50. Dubeau
    Mar 16, 2021
    8
    LA was a fun game. The story was kind of a classic in it's genre. All the cute top down 3d is great to look at. I still think that the particles effects seems to affect the framerate somehow. It plays like a Zelda for sure. Most the boss fight are easy. The dungeons are fines except the horrible Eagle tower dungeon that was excessively complicated. No way a kid can do this on his own,LA was a fun game. The story was kind of a classic in it's genre. All the cute top down 3d is great to look at. I still think that the particles effects seems to affect the framerate somehow. It plays like a Zelda for sure. Most the boss fight are easy. The dungeons are fines except the horrible Eagle tower dungeon that was excessively complicated. No way a kid can do this on his own, without a walk through. The music is one of the best aspect of the game. There is some 2D Mario references in the game. Nice. I give it 82%. Wonderful game. However Link was left alone on the ocean in the end, and died an atrocious death. His corps was never found. Not serious but they could have closed that ending in a better way.… Expand
  51. SainxtrichX
    Sep 20, 2019
    8
    Este juego es una maldita jolla. Me siento como de 10 años nuevamente. No puedo parar de jugar.
  52. Ryuail
    Feb 1, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A nostalgic game, for a nostalgic age.

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

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

    Spoiler below:
    Though they made a change to the final boss that removes a large amount of the challenge from the fight. For some reason now, instead of roaming around the arena freely, the final boss attempts to stay a certain distance away from THIEF. Which once that's figured out you just stick him in an upper corner and lazily shoot arrows to win. Kinda boring.    … Expand
  53. BlooperTanooki
    Mar 20, 2020
    8
    An excellent remake, pulsing with charm and innovation in sound engineering and art style, leaving almost everything else intact. The only but, is the new dungeon maker mode, which is surprisingly unpolished. Nothing game breaker of course. A must buy for any Zelda fan or anyone who played and liked the original.
  54. Cesar3
    Aug 8, 2020
    8
    Grandisimo remake del que fue uno de los mejores juegos de mi infancia, no tiene ni un solo pero, es perfecto
  55. Justjoined83
    Nov 1, 2019
    8
    I enjoyed this game but it has several minor issues. For one, I’m not entirely sure why they decided to interrupt gameplay everytime you collect a power up. Mario doesn’t halt his momentum whenever he grabs a mushroom or star power. I like the idea behind the power ups but I found myself avoiding them most of the time for this reason. Another problem was the jumping felt very clunky.I enjoyed this game but it has several minor issues. For one, I’m not entirely sure why they decided to interrupt gameplay everytime you collect a power up. Mario doesn’t halt his momentum whenever he grabs a mushroom or star power. I like the idea behind the power ups but I found myself avoiding them most of the time for this reason. Another problem was the jumping felt very clunky. There was a point in the game after acquiring the Pegasus boots where I jumped onto an island and couldn’t get back! Thankfully I found a YouTube video to get me back on land but that is not something I ever experienced in a Zelda game before. I also noticed the frame rate would dip whenever I left a house.

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

    So in conclusion, I would suggest waiting a few months for the game to come on sale before buying it and perhaps Nintendo will fix some of the issues between now and then. Thanks for reading.    … Expand
  56. Da3_who_knows
    Jun 19, 2020
    8
    i have always enjoyed playing link between two worlds and link to the past, so buying this game was a no brainer for me. This game is one of the "easiest" zelda games in series, at the same time it has more brain twisters and puzzles that many other games in the series. I loved the art style and gameplay. the game is not really long which is a shame, i wish it had more side quests, likei have always enjoyed playing link between two worlds and link to the past, so buying this game was a no brainer for me. This game is one of the "easiest" zelda games in series, at the same time it has more brain twisters and puzzles that many other games in the series. I loved the art style and gameplay. the game is not really long which is a shame, i wish it had more side quests, like link between two worlds. This kind of zelda games have always been my most favourite ones, even though they might not be the best games all in all.… Expand
  57. B0rn2_w1n
    Oct 4, 2020
    8
    Great remaster, but if you played the original don't expect anything new.

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

    Recommended.
  58. 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
  59. caronte69
    Sep 20, 2019
    8
    buen remake, me costo un poco acostumbrarme a este nuevo estilo artístico en sus gráficos, la música sigue siendo igual de genial y con respecto a la caída de frames ocurre pero no es tan molesto.
  60. IonMagus
    Sep 21, 2019
    8
    One of the best Zelda Games finally got the Remake it deserves. The performance is pretty awful tho and all those frame drops really hurt this otherwise beautiful Game. Why Nintendo let it release this way is beyond me. Also no D-Pad support? Thats srsly stupid
  61. AlexKidd
    Dec 1, 2020
    8
    I have never played the original and i have to say this is a great game! Yes there's some flaws, like the framerate, but the music, the graphics, the gameplay are all great. Love the puzzle solving and making my own dungeons.
  62. 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.
  63. giannis2001
    Jul 16, 2021
    8
    I always wanted to play Link's Awakening and this remake gave me the chance to fully experience it in the best way possible. The world is astonishing with tons of secrets to uncover, great dungeons, excellent music and a charming artstyle. Its is one of the best games on Switch.
  64. 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
  65. jiorl
    Jan 18, 2020
    8
    The Good: Great story (better than most Zelda games) and dungeons, interesting characters and a wide variety of enemies and obstacles, sublime aesthetic, some nice quality of life features added, nice detours from the main plot such as fishing, rapid riding and the claw machine.

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

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

    Other notes: This is probably one of the more 'out-there' 2D Zelda's that you can play, whether you play this version or the previous versions on the Game Boy. I had a blast playing this game, The plot twist about half way into the game is also quite unexpected. I'd say the real gripe I have with this game is the price: $69 AUD was the least expensive I found and for essentially an old game, that is way too much. The new Resident Evil 2 game at least justified the price by adding more content to the game, and providing a new over the shoulder take on the old game. Links Awakening is the exact same game, with basically nothing new added apart from the dungeon maker and quality of life elements. Still - especially if you have never played the game - it is still is so much fun, and I couldn't stop smiling as I played it.    … Expand
  66. TruckHeck
    Sep 23, 2019
    8
    Great game. Gorgeous as handheld experience. Stellar sound design, not just the music (which is A+), but the actual pattering of footsteps, etc. Awesome game that is held back by 2 things; the frame rate is "gross looking" (meaning not game breaking) at times and the graphical fidelity falls apart A LOT when docked. The lack of actual new content (despite Dampe's Dungeon) doesn't offsetGreat game. Gorgeous as handheld experience. Stellar sound design, not just the music (which is A+), but the actual pattering of footsteps, etc. Awesome game that is held back by 2 things; the frame rate is "gross looking" (meaning not game breaking) at times and the graphical fidelity falls apart A LOT when docked. The lack of actual new content (despite Dampe's Dungeon) doesn't offset those flaws enough for me to give it a perfect score. Totally buy it though!… Expand
  67. 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.
  68. PanxiCosta
    Sep 20, 2019
    8
    Gráficos: 9/10
    Duración: 7/10
    Banda Sonora: 10/10
    Jugabilidad: 7/10 (bastantes bajones de FPS)
    SinglePlayer: 9/10
    Nota Final: 8,4 (8) - Recomendado :)
  69. thebobo
    Jan 2, 2020
    8
    What a pleasant surprise this little game was! Botw was not for me. I played it for around 10 hours then gave up on it.. It felt like a chore. But links awakening was the opposite, I just couldn't put it down.

    It's my second favourite game on the switch now
  70. 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
  71. 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.
  72. Sepferod
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    Отличный ремейк старой и доброй зельды с оригинального gameboy,все сохранено до мелочей,графика выглядит по новому,но очень красивая в сравнении с оригиналом,иногда бывают просадки при переходе между локациями.
  73. Potasticpunda
    Sep 20, 2019
    8
    It felt like being a little child with a gameboy all again, I really loved the cinematics and the art direction, Great remaster.
  74. yetimand
    Nov 11, 2019
    8
    it was a amazing game but some of the puzzles was harder. The art-style was great
  75. PROtone
    Sep 20, 2019
    8
    Игра скорее для хардкорных игроков (не смотря на свою мультяшность) или для тех, кто решил пройти классику в новом обличии. Игрока практически не водят за руку, просто указываю конечную цель. А как до неё добраться додумывайте сами. Да, это настоящая Zelda, но нынешние ванильные игроки могут просто не понять всю прелесть этой игры. Для них она скорее всего покажется сложной.
    Из минусов    Игра скорее для хардкорных игроков (не смотря на свою мультяшность) или для тех, кто решил пройти классику в новом обличии. Игрока практически не водят за руку, просто указываю конечную цель. А как до неё добраться додумывайте сами. Да, это настоящая Zelda, но нынешние ванильные игроки могут просто не понять всю прелесть этой игры. Для них она скорее всего покажется сложной.
    Из минусов можно отметить дёрганую анимацию персонажа при смене направления движения и заметные просадки FPS (скорее всего поправят патчем).    … Expand
  76. Vanyavenik
    Sep 20, 2019
    8
    So, it's great but framerate is **** It jumpes from 60 fps to 30 at least every minute
  77. Zakuta64YT
    Sep 20, 2019
    8
    A great little remaster that is just nice to look at, hopefully we get some more classic remasters like this in distant future
  78. tom974
    Nov 12, 2019
    8
    The quality of this game is evident. Cute graphics, great musics, well built dungeons and so on. I did not finish the game on the GameBoy 26 years ago so it was a fantastic way to terminate it. And here is the point, I think it's a 8/10 for those who don't know the original game or did not finish it, but the remake is a bit too light for those who already killed the game by 1993.
  79. 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
  80. Ginseng-1
    Oct 31, 2019
    8
    Nice game! But fps is down to 15, when u change location. Its bad. Recommend
  81. RayBacon
    Nov 8, 2019
    8
    Uno de los mejores remaster que han llegado a Nintendo Switch, un juego de 9 si no fuera por las caídas de FPS que son bastante molestas para la experiencia de juego. Rompe la magia que hay en Links Awakening...
  82. Swarley74
    Nov 21, 2019
    8
    Je pensais "juste" refaire le jeu de mon enfance en HD, quelle surprise en le branchant sur le son du salon... la BO est sublime !! Un beau travail ! Les graphismes sont sympa et on s'y fait.. dommage de devoir passer par une version modifiée pour enlever ce blur par contre.. J'aurais apprécié un petit "bonus" sous forme de donjon supplémentaire mais bon, je devrais attendre le prochainJe pensais "juste" refaire le jeu de mon enfance en HD, quelle surprise en le branchant sur le son du salon... la BO est sublime !! Un beau travail ! Les graphismes sont sympa et on s'y fait.. dommage de devoir passer par une version modifiée pour enlever ce blur par contre.. J'aurais apprécié un petit "bonus" sous forme de donjon supplémentaire mais bon, je devrais attendre le prochain pour ça !… Expand
  83. GaMeS-7-KiLER
    Dec 11, 2019
    8
    The Legend of Zelda
    أعظم لعبة في حالباً في تاريخ العالم المفتوح فعلاً زيلدا قدمت لنا لعبة رائعه جداً القيم بلاي جداً ممتع و أيضا اللفل ديزان مبدع أسلوب تسلق حرة وتعاطي اللاعب مع المعطيات جداً خورافي نمط القتال و العالم جميل جدا الجرافيكس دزاين مبدع بدرجة لا توصف تعطي للمكان ملمس و حقيقة حرية حقيقة تمكن خلقها زيلدا لم يتمكن قيم فعلها قبله ولا بعده و بالتي ترفع نتدو مقايس العالم المفتوح    The Legend of Zelda
    أعظم لعبة في حالباً في تاريخ العالم المفتوح فعلاً زيلدا قدمت لنا لعبة رائعه جداً القيم بلاي جداً ممتع و أيضا اللفل ديزان مبدع أسلوب تسلق حرة وتعاطي اللاعب مع المعطيات جداً خورافي نمط القتال و العالم جميل جدا الجرافيكس دزاين مبدع بدرجة لا توصف تعطي للمكان ملمس و حقيقة حرية حقيقة تمكن خلقها زيلدا لم يتمكن قيم فعلها قبله ولا بعده و بالتي ترفع نتدو مقايس العالم المفتوح وتناشد العالم في تحدي عالم لمواكبة انجازها في زيلدا

    أما القصة هي أضعف ركن إيش القصة المعطوبه يا إلهي لم أرى أسوء من هكذا قصة    … Expand
  84. SumTxDude
    Oct 31, 2021
    8
    A truly fine example of a remake done right with extra care an attention in every aspect. Follows and stays true to the original in every way adding a carefully applied amount of polish to every detail. Amazing gameplay throughout. My only complaint is you often not having enough direction in what your to do next or what direction your expected to go. Every dungeons puzzles fun andA truly fine example of a remake done right with extra care an attention in every aspect. Follows and stays true to the original in every way adding a carefully applied amount of polish to every detail. Amazing gameplay throughout. My only complaint is you often not having enough direction in what your to do next or what direction your expected to go. Every dungeons puzzles fun and satisfying but the last few overly tedious with backtracking and finding your way. The content is very good and enjoyable without the need for confusing it with a constant lack of direction on what and where to go next. The graphics and effects are awesome and the sounds and music spot on the mark. A really fine and historically popular game that should be played by all. Don't let my small criticism deture you from a purchase and play just be prepared to exercise some patients and plenty of time. I really would've liked to rate this around 8.7/8.8 which is about where it sets on metacritic now. Unfortunately 8 or 9 are the only options and I don't feel I can quite reach to 9. A beautiful update to a true classic.. Enjoy!

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  85. nochianand
    Feb 10, 2020
    8
    This game is the perfect example of a remake. It updates the graphics and tweaks some gameplay elements. Unfortunately, this game does show its age. The dungeons, while they are fun, they are just a bit too easy and simple. Don't get me wrong, I love this game. But with such a simple game in this day and age, it's hard to justify a higher score.
  86. Caldan
    Nov 14, 2020
    8
    ✅82%
    Even though it’s very laggy at times, this game is so much fun and another great entry in the Zelda franchise.
  87. GabFire
    Aug 9, 2020
    8
    O jogo é bom, mas eu realmente esperava algo melhor do que vi, porém deu para se divertir, recomendo para quem está chegando no Switch agora.
  88. f1o_o1f
    Jan 6, 2021
    8
    I liked DX better (would've given that one a 10 if I could) but this is a solid Remake

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

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

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

    Play it if you can get it on discount. Otherwise, get DX on 3DS for 5,99. Despite it being a Gameboy Color game, it will always be a timeless gem to me and is worth every penny twice.    … Expand
  89. LiquidRevolver
    Feb 4, 2020
    8
    Well done remake of the 93 links awakening. The only problem I have with the game is the frame rate drops that happen quite often. When you're in the dungeons it's not as bad, but when you're in the open world it can be very annoying. Aside from that it feels nostalgic of the old Zelda Gameboy games and has a great dungeon builder if you are into that.
  90. Saik1305
    Mar 11, 2020
    8
    Link's Awakening is a great game to add to your collection, however I had some problems regarding gameplay and what to do next. Since this is my first Zelda title ever and only a few instructions were made in the game itself, I had a hard time orienting myself. That and some minor frame rate issues are the reason for my slightly reduced score. All in all I still think this is a must-haveLink's Awakening is a great game to add to your collection, however I had some problems regarding gameplay and what to do next. Since this is my first Zelda title ever and only a few instructions were made in the game itself, I had a hard time orienting myself. That and some minor frame rate issues are the reason for my slightly reduced score. All in all I still think this is a must-have for every Switch owner.… Expand
  91. Noah4Life
    Jul 13, 2023
    8
    The gameplay of this game is honestly SO much better than on Game Boy, the idea of going back and forth between items works so much better on Switch, but I wish they used more buttons than they actually do, ZR and R do the same thing as an example, but it's way better than the original. However, the animations weren't really updated as well as I would hope Link's turning, and some of theThe gameplay of this game is honestly SO much better than on Game Boy, the idea of going back and forth between items works so much better on Switch, but I wish they used more buttons than they actually do, ZR and R do the same thing as an example, but it's way better than the original. However, the animations weren't really updated as well as I would hope Link's turning, and some of the weapon animations make this feel more like a GBC game than a Switch game

    Color-wise though... this game is gorgeous everything pops and the 2 or 3 cutscenes in the game are AMAZING, I also appreciate that the frame rate is "mostly" stable which is good, and hearts/rupees come at a fair enough rate in the game, be prepared for the normal lawn mowing in Zelda games

    Finally, the puzzles are pretty good, but definitely feel outdated, some of these puzzles involve a lot of backtracking and a lot of sorta cryptic stuff, especially in levels 3 and 7, I like the camera angles, and some of the puzzles are super clever, but others annoy me tbh

    So yeah I think 8/10 is fair, the gameplay is good, the colors are great, and the puzzles feel like the early 90s again, I like the Remake it could've been better, but also could've been worse    … Expand
  92. spencerplewe
    Oct 23, 2021
    8
    A cute and friendly remake of the small Gameboy classic that still sings with its classic Zelda gameplay and bizarre story setup, but not worth full price.
  93. littlestfinch
    May 7, 2020
    8
    I never played the original Link's Awakening, but have enjoyed several of the newer LoZ titles (BotW, Twilight Princess, A Link to the Past, Skyword Sword, Wind Waker & Phantom Hourglass) and I felt like this game fit right in with these beautiful titles. I'm sort of glad I didn't play the original because people seem to be bitter and letting nostalgia get in the way of enjoying this asI never played the original Link's Awakening, but have enjoyed several of the newer LoZ titles (BotW, Twilight Princess, A Link to the Past, Skyword Sword, Wind Waker & Phantom Hourglass) and I felt like this game fit right in with these beautiful titles. I'm sort of glad I didn't play the original because people seem to be bitter and letting nostalgia get in the way of enjoying this as it's own entity. I will note like others have mentioned that this game is quite short, which does suck with the price tag for this title, but that might be my largest complaint.

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

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

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

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

    Overall I would definitely recommend this game. Especially if you can catch it on sale.    … Expand
  94. Nier_Re
    May 20, 2020
    8
    Good game, the art style really unique and likeable. It's simple game but fun, with loveable characters and good story.
  95. hileger
    Jan 19, 2023
    8
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  96. lalahand
    Mar 7, 2021
    8
    Graphic is cute. Would be a great game at $30. And some puzzle may be too difficult.
  97. INU4SH4
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    As I haven't played the original game, I won't be comparing both versions.

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

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

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

    Overall, this remake is a success. It keeps a nostalgic feel but the visual improvements make it feel extremely fresh. There are people who complain about the game being too short, but this lasted me around 15 hours and then there's also some additional content and even a hard mode to experience. I'd say it has more than enough content to justify its price.    … Expand
  98. ProGamer4K
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    Juego recomendadísimo que forma parte de la historia de la franquicia Zelda. Creado originalmente para Game Boy tras la iniciativa personal de un grupo creativo de Nintendo, recoge una de las historias más oscuras de la saga.
    El remake cuenta con unas carencias gráficas inexplicables que no arruinan el resultado final del juego, pero entorpecen su experiencia.
    Gráficos: 8. Música: 9.    Juego recomendadísimo que forma parte de la historia de la franquicia Zelda. Creado originalmente para Game Boy tras la iniciativa personal de un grupo creativo de Nintendo, recoge una de las historias más oscuras de la saga.
    El remake cuenta con unas carencias gráficas inexplicables que no arruinan el resultado final del juego, pero entorpecen su experiencia.
    Gráficos: 8. Música: 9. Jugabilidad: 10. Duración: 7.    … Expand
  99. Sb068
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    Grezzo and Nintendo have made a great job remaking this game from the ground up. Beautiful art style and improved a lot of the originals problems
  100. EdgarMttz
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Es una lástima, por supuesto, que la nueva función "Labyrinth Building" se esté quedando por debajo de las expectativas - cualquiera que esperaba hacer sus propios niveles completamente flexibles, similar a Super Mario Maker, se sentirá decepcionado - pero aparte de esta deficiencia, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening for the Switch es la mejor versión que puedes jugar en este momento.Es una lástima, por supuesto, que la nueva función "Labyrinth Building" se esté quedando por debajo de las expectativas - cualquiera que esperaba hacer sus propios niveles completamente flexibles, similar a Super Mario Maker, se sentirá decepcionado - pero aparte de esta deficiencia, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening for the Switch es la mejor versión que puedes jugar en este momento. Aparte de una u otra actualización en términos de juego, el título todavía juega exactamente como en el Game Boy. Mazmorras clásicas, cascabeles y un mapa del mundo manejable son un montón de diversión, incluso en un Post-género-definiendo Aliento de lo Salvaje – Despertar de Link es el mejor ejemplo de esto!… Expand
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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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