The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1698 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,413 out of 1698
  2. Mixed: 178 out of 1698
  3. Negative: 107 out of 1698
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  1. Atramentius
    Sep 23, 2019
    10
    Even though this is a remake of a remake of a 25+ year old game it still feels pretty fresh and is everything what you would expect from a modern 2D Zelda game.
  2. benair3
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    Epic. I feel like a child again. It’s beautiful, funny, long enough, it’s perfect.
  3. RtoTheZ
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    Just play it! You will most surely enjoy the game from beginning to end thanks to the cute art style, soundtrack and puzzles.
  4. Teach316
    Sep 26, 2019
    10
    Es hermoso, cada aspecto cuidado a la perfección, la jugabilidad, la música, la increíble recreación del juego original.
  5. Foler
    Sep 21, 2019
    9
    Without technical issues this game would be ten. Aside from them, perfect remake of old classic. Game full of beauty and joy.
  6. bigphil0006
    Sep 21, 2019
    9
    I find it funny that none of the metacritics mark it bad yet wr have some user ratings marking it 0-2. My guess it's people that are mad we got another great game. Now I did do 9/10 there are a couple small gripes such as the blur above and bottom. After awhile you really dont notice it. Sometimes the frame dips get kinda annoying but passable . Overall a real fun and very charmingI find it funny that none of the metacritics mark it bad yet wr have some user ratings marking it 0-2. My guess it's people that are mad we got another great game. Now I did do 9/10 there are a couple small gripes such as the blur above and bottom. After awhile you really dont notice it. Sometimes the frame dips get kinda annoying but passable . Overall a real fun and very charming looking game.… Expand
  7. dmorris38290
    Sep 21, 2019
    10
    First off, good to see 7 Xbox fanboys have been over to lower the score. Secondly, this is one of the greatest games ever made, made better. Looks and sounds beautiful.
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. Nintendieu
    Sep 20, 2019
    9
    Un travail d'orfèvre, ce remake redonne une seconde vie à l'original qui était et que demeure un jeu culte. Un sans faute et une nouvelle exclusivité de folie sur Switch.
  11. 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
  12. grzcgc
    Sep 21, 2019
    9
    It’s a incredible game with a nice history, art and fan service for Nintendo fans. But three words define this game: WOW NICE GRAPHICS!
  13. KillingMoonZero
    Sep 23, 2019
    10
    Un pedazo de remake como la copa de un pino. Más compañías deberían aprender de cómo se hace un remake en condiciones. Junto al remake de Resident Evil 2, son los dos mejores remakes del año sin duda. Este Link's Awakening ha sido la excusa perfecta para comprarme una Switch Lite y poder sentirme otra vez como un niño. Reto conseguido, señores de Nintendo. Gran trabajo.
  14. Denriquez84
    Sep 23, 2019
    9
    Graphics are amazing, best graphics a ever see, music is awesome and is the best gameplay a ever play on Zelda’s game
  15. 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.
  16. Chezidek
    Sep 21, 2019
    10
    A good example of a perfect game!
    Very addictive gameplay! Nice, cute graphics! Great music! Terrific sense of humor! Fabulous, magical game that returns to childhood and periodically notice that I smile while playing! =)
  17. Pnx725
    Sep 20, 2019
    9
    A must have in your collection if you are a Zelda fan. Revive the past with beautiful aesthetics. I feel like a kid again. Do not miss out!
  18. rhoxwen
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    I love it! It's a fresh new coat of paint for an all time masterpiece. The colors and the art style are just perfect and the smol Links looks so funny but it shows a great transition from the GB to the Switch. 100% recommended
  19. BillyDipper
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    A cute remaster, fascinating BGM, fun gameplay with many nostalgia moments and feelings of previous games in the franchise.
  20. Maucito73
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    Juegazo,no solo evoca un pasado que desgraciadamente ya no existe si no que consigue por si mismo atraparnos en una aventura llena de imagenes maravillosas,melodias tan llenas de alma que duele el alma,y esto se agradece,una historia envolvente y una jugabilidad extraordinaria.pero sobre todo es Divertidisimo,mucho mas que otras mega producciones sobrevaloradas.Lo recomiendo.
  21. Nintenboy
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    Such a stunning game visually. Not only that but the world feels alive and the gameplay is top notch. Crazy to think that these dungeons are some of the best designed 26 years later. The game was a head of its time, and has stood the test of time. I’d really love them to give this treatment to other past Zelda game boy games. What a gem to behold.
  22. Japena211
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    The game is awesome.. I played it today I'm really excited to play some more... my daughter and I are enjoying it
  23. Euphonia
    Apr 28, 2020
    0
    DO NOT BUY THIS. The game is barely 5 hours long, it has HORRIBLE framerate issues, it goes from 60fps to 30fps constantly, I'm utterly shocked that Nintendo would ship a broken game that costs $60 USD. Again, if you want to experience the original, play it on an emulator for free. Between this and the awful Pokemon game (thankfully I didn't buy it) I'm starting to lose respect for Nintendo.
  24. BadPenguin
    Sep 22, 2019
    10
    Nostalgia is fantastic, and this game delivers. Nothing more I could have asked for. If you loved Link to the Past you’ll fall in love with this game. Takes everything that made Link to the Past great and built on it. Sweet graphics and game mechanics.
  25. Gosmel_Halo
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    O melhor Remake que eu já vi na minha vida. Isso é um exemplo de como se faz um jogo. Gráficos LINDOS, história contada da mesma maneira que o original, tudo está que nem o original. Uma coisa que eu gostei MUITO, foi o bracelete, agora você não tem que ficar selecionando ele para levantar um vaso ou uma pedra, agora ele fica como um item equipado pra sempre.
  26. Destion
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    Still a great game with updated graphics and some quality of life improvements. Fantastic!
  27. willnasse
    Sep 22, 2019
    7
    This game would be a ten if it weren’t for the performance issues. The frame rate drops mentioned honestly manifest into stuttering at points and make this hard to recommend until patched.
  28. 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
  29. Starazor0
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    Its a little early to call it, but I'm already smitten with this game
  30. LuckyDbo
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    A true retelling of the gameboy classic. This is a gem of a game for any zelda fan. The only small change to compain about is the respawn after falling into a pit. It has been changed for the majority of the overworld and dungeons to pop you right back up at the edge of the pit you fell in instead of the esge of the screen or doorway you entered from. The reason this is confusing is someA true retelling of the gameboy classic. This is a gem of a game for any zelda fan. The only small change to compain about is the respawn after falling into a pit. It has been changed for the majority of the overworld and dungeons to pop you right back up at the edge of the pit you fell in instead of the esge of the screen or doorway you entered from. The reason this is confusing is some duneons with break away floors still have the spawn at the door mechanic in place to prevent you from getting stranded in a place you cant escape from leading to a few accidental falls back into the same hole. With that being said, this is a 5 star play so far. Great job Nintendo! Looking forward to the oracle series that is likely next in line.… 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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Metascore
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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