The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1698 Ratings

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  1. LibraryGamer
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    A wonderful reimaginated game from the past. A beatiful masterpiece only available at the Nintendo system that you need to play.
  2. Kopfe94
    Sep 21, 2019
    10
    Wahnsinns Spiel!!! Da kommt Nostalgie auf. Bestes "Remake" (wenn man das noch so nennen darf). Grafikstil finde ich super und ansonsten nur kleine Änderungen am ohnehin schon überragenden Klassiker. Wer diesen als Kind schon gespielt hat findet sich gleich wieder zurecht an den altbekannten Orten.
  3. Mervain
    Sep 21, 2019
    10
    Amazingly beautiful, nonstop fun. As a filler between breath of the wild and its sequel it does the trick. Loving it
  4. murderbeam
    Sep 21, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Waves of nostalgia rolled over me as I fired it up again, doing the 'Zelda' filename trick still worked! The quality of life changes bring it into the 2010's proper - no need to equip the bracelet or boots, they're bound to their own buttons. Small changes to the boss fights add another little layer of challenge to experienced LA players (see also: old bastards) and subtle differences like the trendy game improvements just really make it feel fresh while simultaneously just like the original. Link's Awakening on the Game Boy is tied for my favorite Zelda with A Link to the Past, and this remake just joined that three way in the best way possible. I'm on my way to the fourth dungeon, finding those secret seashells, and it's like the first time all over again - the excitement, the wonder, and the MUSIC. The orchestrated music still uses elements from their original counterparts, and it's a small but impactful detail that really drew me in. I almost feel dirty giving a Zelda a 10 after Breath of the Wild got way overrated, but I'll be damned if this game isn't perfect even with some of the small flaws here and there.… Expand
  5. Everrain69
    Sep 21, 2019
    10
    Un juego perfecto en cuanto a mecánicas, un desarrollo magistral, unos gráficos con personalidad, una música evocadora a mas no poder, un titulo clásico que toca la perfección de las aventuras de rol.
  6. CesarHylian
    Sep 21, 2019
    10
    Link's awakening y Grezzo nos enseñan como hacer un remake de un juego de más de un cuarto de siglo. Es el claro ejemplo de una muy buena actualización de gráficos (que pese a lo mejor no es del agrado al principio) siempre nos va a terminar encantando.
    Quizá su único punto negativo que le puedo encontrar ahora, es la falta de más cinemáticas épicas y al estilo de anime que nos presentan    Link's awakening y Grezzo nos enseñan como hacer un remake de un juego de más de un cuarto de siglo. Es el claro ejemplo de una muy buena actualización de gráficos (que pese a lo mejor no es del agrado al principio) siempre nos va a terminar encantando.
    Quizá su único punto negativo que le puedo encontrar ahora, es la falta de más cinemáticas épicas y al estilo de anime que nos presentan al prender la consola.    … Expand
  7. Parkkcore
    Sep 21, 2019
    10
    Of 2019 this is one of the best true Remasters to hit the Market. The updated Graphics remind me of A Link Between Worlds in how they make an older game feel more modern, but not so much that it takes itself too seriously. I will enjoy trying to speed-run this game!
  8. elbuenzurdo
    Sep 21, 2019
    10
    A beautiful remake of my first Zelda game, the one that made me fall in love with the franchise. Beautiful graphics, nice music, good story and gameplay.
  9. Lydell
    Sep 21, 2019
    10
    Best game of the year! We need more games like this 2020!! The only cons is that the game is only around 10h short! Imagine a 30-40h long game like this!!
  10. Dilihimer
    Sep 21, 2019
    10
    Zelda fan here. Just picked up my copy yesterday and haven’t been able to put the Switch down. The game has great game feel all the way down to the sword swinging, great flow by adding things to do between each level (dungeon) and memorable characters from Marin to Sale. I give this a 10/10 scoring not only because of the reasons listed above, but mainly because I can’t find too muchZelda fan here. Just picked up my copy yesterday and haven’t been able to put the Switch down. The game has great game feel all the way down to the sword swinging, great flow by adding things to do between each level (dungeon) and memorable characters from Marin to Sale. I give this a 10/10 scoring not only because of the reasons listed above, but mainly because I can’t find too much that’s really wrong with it. I can understand how some people find the dungeon creating mini-game at Dampé’s Shack dissapointing, but as a replacement for the once gimmicky yet neat Game Boy Printer room, I feel it does enough. Some boss fights do feel a bit too easy, but as a 1:1 remake of a 20+ year old Game Boy game, I can understand why. Other than that, I can’t find anything bad to say about the game. If you are a fan of Zelda, especially if you haven’t played LA already on the GB version, this is a must get. If you are new to Zelda and are looking for the right one to take your first step into the franchise, I would recommend this one definitely. Maybe wait it out until it goes on sale if you are iffy on the whole $60 pricing, i’ve seen that rub some people off the wrong way.… Expand
  11. Lukina
    Sep 22, 2019
    10
    Simply perfect Just lovely . A perfect remake. I love it. Zelda at his best.
  12. Venom_
    Sep 22, 2019
    10
    An instant classic with fantastic graphics, art style, and a satisfying combat system. Link's Awakening is a must have for every Zelda fan out there. While frame rate dips are an issue right now, I would fully expect to see a near future patch released to stabilize performance.
  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. Davix123
    Sep 23, 2019
    10
    Como un niño... he vuelto a la infancia con este juego cuando yo tenia la Supernintento y el Zelda... los gráficos.. su música... la historia.. gran trabajo de Nintendo. Lo que daria por ver el remaster de Legend of Zelda A link to the Past, seria la caña!!!
  15. eriestmo
    Sep 23, 2019
    10
    Uno de los mejores remakes que haya visto!! Gracias Nintendo!! Grandes gráficos, gran historia y más que todo lograr que los viejos fans lo disfruten. Le daría hasta un 11 de calificación.
  16. Nintendoboyblog
    Sep 23, 2019
    10
    Un joya maestra!! Amo sus gráficos!! Y la historia que se respeta con respecto al juego de Game Boy, exlecente juego.
  17. mandydiazz81
    Sep 23, 2019
    10
    Hearth melting. An awesome remaster. You'll enjoy every single second of it. I promise. Nintendo almost never disappoints with these games.
  18. Neyyyi
    Sep 23, 2019
    10
    Amazing game one of the best game that I've played. People definitely you must buy this game.
  19. TranceFX
    Sep 23, 2019
    10
    Es el juego más hermoso hasta el momento, todos aquellos que se quejan es porque no lo tienen
  20. 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.
  21. 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
  22. 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!
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. ThiagoPieri
    Sep 28, 2019
    10
    A beautiful and simple game. Wonderfull but small. The add of the Chamber Mode is coll
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. darkphoenixzj
    Sep 30, 2019
    10
    Is a beautiful game, you will have an amazing time playing this game. Good job Nintendo,Impressive remake.
  29. Agellustig
    Sep 30, 2019
    10
    Es is ein echt cooles game was einfach nur Spaß macht. Perfekt fürs mehrfach zocken.
  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
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 111 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 108 out of 111
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 111
  3. Negative: 0 out of 111
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Apr 29, 2020
    95
    I can only hope that its sales success will lead to a patch that fixes the framerate dips, and more importantly, the development of more Zelda games in this style. [Issue #43 – November/December 2019, p. 10SH]
  2. Gamers Heroes
    Jan 2, 2020
    85
    If you need a nostalgia trip or haven’t played Link’s Awakening before, then you won’t be disappointed with this release. Just note that it is a bit more bite-sized when compared to more recent entries in the series.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Dec 6, 2019
    86
    Awakening’s world is much smaller than Breath of the Wild’s Hyrule. But within the island’s depths lies something that was missing from the last game – eight difficult, multi-layered dungeons, each with its own theme, traps and puzzles. [Issue#241, p.66]
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