The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

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8.4

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  1. SSCheetah
    Sep 22, 2019
    9
    Really solid title, extremely well-presented and fun to play. The dungeon maker minigame is actually a lot of fun; it's basically a puzzle-solving game that you beat by using rooms from dungeons you've already cleared plus a few specially-made ones. I was suprised by how much I liked this aspect of it. Overall cute characters, fun minigames, a well-presented world with fun combat andReally solid title, extremely well-presented and fun to play. The dungeon maker minigame is actually a lot of fun; it's basically a puzzle-solving game that you beat by using rooms from dungeons you've already cleared plus a few specially-made ones. I was suprised by how much I liked this aspect of it. Overall cute characters, fun minigames, a well-presented world with fun combat and exciting exploration; it's got everything I like in an adventure game.

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

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

    Overall a great experience of a classic game with all the bells and whistles of modern games (including markers the player can place on the map to help you remember to go back for things—a really really good addition!!!). Not quite perfect, but cute, fun and well worth the purchase.    … Expand
  2. withard
    Sep 29, 2019
    9
    seria de 10 si no fuese que tiene bajadas de fps notables, pero aun asi es muy adictivo
  3. lkkvtm
    Sep 21, 2019
    10
    Amazing remake of one of my favorite Zelda game, still plays great! Totally worth the price!
  4. AlexSuprem06
    Sep 21, 2019
    10
    This game is such a fantastic remake. It captures the charm that the original had but makes it in HD with a very cute art style. I highly recommend this game if you played the original links awakening or just want to experience it in HD.
  5. 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
  6. Sijun
    Sep 23, 2019
    10
    I played this game back when it came out for the first Gameboy but I never finished it. I guess I was to young to get it done. That being said I only played it half through back in the days.
    Now, in 2019, I replayed this Masterpiece and can't praise it enough. Sadly it has some downsides. Lets break it down:
    Pros: - awesome and adorable graphics - stays true to the original (memories    I played this game back when it came out for the first Gameboy but I never finished it. I guess I was to young to get it done. That being said I only played it half through back in the days.
    Now, in 2019, I replayed this Masterpiece and can't praise it enough. Sadly it has some downsides. Lets break it down:

    Pros:
    - awesome and adorable graphics
    - stays true to the original (memories from my childhood)
    - awesome music / sound / atmosphere
    - beautiful, yet simple story
    - improved game mechanics
    - awesome world to explore
    - many secrets to catch
    - lovley characters
    - fun and well designed dungeons (but not that challenging)

    Cons:
    - framedrops are recognizable (you get used to it but in the beginning its kinda annoying)
    - if you dont know the game and are hoping for a long playtime (like BotW), this game might dissapoint you (playtime is around 10-15h, which is completely fine to me, but maybe not for others)
    - low difficulty (if it is your first time picking up this game and are an gaming enthusiast, it might be to easy for you - I highly recommend playing in hard mode, even for the first playthrough)
    - dungeon maker could be more than it has become (online sharing, more freedom to create dungeons)

    Verdict:
    All in all I am absolutely happy with this remake. It gave me a lot of memories and a really good time. I love the art and the overall atmosphere of the game. The story is simple but oh so beautiful. Framedrops are annoying but maybe they will patch that.
    If you are new to the Zelda franchise or never had the chance to play this game (or didnt enjoy the retro graphics on GB) now is your time to enjoy one of the best games ever made.    … Expand
  7. Darksun
    Sep 21, 2019
    10
    Como todos los juegos de Zelda una obra maestra no decepcionará a nadie,pura nostalgia y unos gráficos bellisimos
  8. 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
  9. Elpucco
    Sep 29, 2019
    9
    Un gran juego me gustó todo es muy recomendable tiene unos gráficos muy bonitos y lleno de nostalgia
  10. 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.
  11. LanceLabrin
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    Una hermosura de video juego. Nada de bajones de frame en la memoria de consola fluido. Me recuerda mucho al original, pero tiene un enorme encanto que lo hace unico..
  12. Flipdigital
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    Recomendado para todos, no se arrepentirán, tiene gráficos increíbles y sonido perfecto.
  13. 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.
  14. Leopow440
    Sep 21, 2019
    10
    Incredible game I never played the original but this game is another treat for Nintendo switch owners playing this game has put a smile on my face I love it.
  15. nuba19
    Sep 23, 2019
    10
    10/10 tremendo remake para la mejor saga de video juegos de toda la historia

    Lo siento por los piperos
  16. Jose112
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    Wow no tengo palabras para describir lo maravilloso que es este juego graficamente es in presionante es hermoso esta clase de juegos demuestra que nintendo es unico que Ellos si seven lo que sus fan quieren amigos yo les recomiendo que se conpren una Nintendo switch si no la tienen merese mucho la pena es magia puro
  17. Jventurall
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    Hermoso por donde se le mire, banda sonora, jugabilidad, gráficos, recomendable 100%
  18. Dannielsv7
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    Perfect reimagening of a classic. It does everything that a remake should do.
  19. Serginius
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    El juego tiene alma propia. En su tiempo en gameboy fue una joya, hoy vuelve a serlo. Es largo, divetido y satisfactorio, gran hitoria, grandes personajes.
  20. Aaroski
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    A picture perfect remake of the original game, like it was just updated with graphics and controls
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. 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!
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. Lukina
    Sep 22, 2019
    10
    Simply perfect Just lovely . A perfect remake. I love it. Zelda at his best.
  29. 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.
  30. 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!!!
  31. 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.
  32. 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.
  33. 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
  34. 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!
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. BorlonX
    Sep 29, 2019
    9
    Un maravilloso viaje al pasado con una actualización acorde a los tiempos para uno de los mejores Zelda.
  39. Agellustig
    Sep 30, 2019
    10
    Es is ein echt cooles game was einfach nur Spaß macht. Perfekt fürs mehrfach zocken.
  40. 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
  41. 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.
  42. 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
  43. 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.
  44. raucha92
    Oct 18, 2019
    10
    Best childhood memories!! Great game!!! Recommend for ToZ beginners and long time players.
  45. Radamanthys777
    Sep 23, 2019
    0
    Game lasting 6 hours
    Fps dropping
    60 dollars
    The edges look blurry
    easy game
  46. Nincel
    Sep 20, 2019
    1
    It’s trash, total cash grab by Nintendo, runs horribly with terrible frame drops and they have the nerve to sell a 6 hour half assed game boy port for $60. I gave it a 1 because they triggered my nostalgia enough to trick me into buying it but I would return it if I could.
  47. ElFornait
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    Mejor que el Fortnite, que ya es decir mucho. .
  48. Rubes
    Sep 21, 2019
    0
    Outrageously overpriced at $60 for an 8 hour adventure and the game runs TERRIBLE! The frame rate drops are totally unacceptable and are an absolute detraction to anyone playing the game: It truly ruins the enjoyment of the game. An 8 hour adventure for the same price as Breath of the Wild which has provided me with 2000+ hours of pure jaw-dropping enjoyment? No thanks Nintendo! This gameOutrageously overpriced at $60 for an 8 hour adventure and the game runs TERRIBLE! The frame rate drops are totally unacceptable and are an absolute detraction to anyone playing the game: It truly ruins the enjoyment of the game. An 8 hour adventure for the same price as Breath of the Wild which has provided me with 2000+ hours of pure jaw-dropping enjoyment? No thanks Nintendo! This game is NOT up to Nintendo's quality and value standards and the fact that they would release a bite-sized game that is not capable of running properly on the Switch is truly shocking, disappointing and says a lot of about the philosophies happening in Kyoto right now.… Expand
  49. CyberRobotnix
    Sep 21, 2019
    6
    Gameplay: Simplistic like the original. Nothing wrong here. However there's one problem with the game, it's the constant LAG. How the **** Nintendo messed that one up?
    Graphics: This game genuinely looks like a Zelda fangame made in Unreal Engine 4 and released on Gamejolt which makes it look so unprofessional and many have complained about the plastic textures all over the place. Other    Gameplay: Simplistic like the original. Nothing wrong here. However there's one problem with the game, it's the constant LAG. How the **** Nintendo messed that one up?
    Graphics: This game genuinely looks like a Zelda fangame made in Unreal Engine 4 and released on Gamejolt which makes it look so unprofessional and many have complained about the plastic textures all over the place. Other than that it's not so ugly, it's actually quite a pretty game, so that's cool I guess.
    Music: I really do like the remixed tunes the game has.
    World design: Like the original, unlike the gameplay, this could have been changed a bit to meet the criterias of modern standards, this game looks like Minecraft or some voxel sandbox game and that's bad really. Nintendo could have easily made the world design as good if not better than the original by modifying all the blocky elements.

    Overall, this game gets a 6 from me, it's good.    … Expand
  50. 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
  51. 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
  52. kremedved
    Sep 28, 2019
    9
    So nice and interesting game. Finished it in a few days and wanna play it again
  53. leche_paterna
    Sep 21, 2019
    10
    Nintendo este año encadena una obra maestra tras otra. Un imprescindible para todo amante de los videojuegos.
  54. Aaargh
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    The only reason I gave this game a 9/10 is because I cannot give it a score equal to BotW. This game is so much fun. The controls are excellent (didn't expect anything less), the graphics aren't taking away from the overal experience. They match perfectly with the cuteness of the game, the feel of being an accepted member of the Island and its inhabitants. I haven't finished it yet but IThe only reason I gave this game a 9/10 is because I cannot give it a score equal to BotW. This game is so much fun. The controls are excellent (didn't expect anything less), the graphics aren't taking away from the overal experience. They match perfectly with the cuteness of the game, the feel of being an accepted member of the Island and its inhabitants. I haven't finished it yet but I see myself playing this game over and over. The music adds to the atmosphere. All in all a difficult to game to pull off I think because everything works so well together. Buying the game at $60 is a tad expensive for what you get. Luckily I bought it at $50 using online vouchers and that's fair.… Expand
  55. titanblade
    Sep 21, 2019
    10
    I have not played that many zelda games but I can say of the one's I played this is my favorite.
    Please dont get triggered because I like this more then ocarina of time and windwaker.
    The grafics are like nothing I have seen and they are incredible. But please buy this if you haven't but I did lie about this being better than ocarina of time.
  56. leetl1
    Sep 21, 2019
    10
    It's so amazing. A perfect remake. It feels more inspired than every Kirby game since Return to Dream Land even though it's a remake. Okay, I'm sorry I keep roasting Kirby in these reviews, but it's not fair how every Kirby game has to be one giant nostalgia factory well Mario and Zelda still feel fresh.
  57. 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!
  58. 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
  59. 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.
  60. 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.
  61. 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...
  62. 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
  63. 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!!
  64. 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!
  65. 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.
  66. 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.
  67. ThiagoPieri
    Sep 28, 2019
    10
    A beautiful and simple game. Wonderfull but small. The add of the Chamber Mode is coll
  68. 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.
  69. Fulvius
    Sep 22, 2019
    0
    As a huge fan of the original, I really wanted to enjoy this game and had really high expectations.
    However, they decided to outsource the development to Grezzo, so forget the perfection you are used to get from Nintendo internal products:
    - Get ready to experience frequent, unjustified frame drops. It is so bad that at times it ruins the immersion. if Donkey Kong Country: Tropical    As a huge fan of the original, I really wanted to enjoy this game and had really high expectations.
    However, they decided to outsource the development to Grezzo, so forget the perfection you are used to get from Nintendo internal products:

    - Get ready to experience frequent, unjustified frame drops. It is so bad that at times it ruins the immersion. if Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze runs at a steady 1080p/60fps there is no reason whatsoever for this game to drop from 60fps to below 30fps at every scenery load.
    - The Depth of Field effect is just horrible. There is simply not enough perspective in the game to justify any DOF, and the emulated blurred bars look hideous.
    - 720p? Seriously?

    Note: my score is a 0 not because the game sucks, but because I don't feel to give any merit to the dev team.
    They had a complete masterpiece in their hands: storyline, dungeons, maps, everything was made for them 25 years ago.
    All they had to do is make it look great (which they did, to a level) and smooth (where they failed miserably).    … Expand
  70. META_1
    Sep 21, 2019
    1
    good for kids only. bad framerates. 60€ for 8hours, framerates dropping, the edges of the game are blurry. old gameplay.
  71. 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!
  72. 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
  73. GenkiYokota
    Jan 27, 2022
    0
    A completely horrible chibi style and a design completely the same and anachronistic to the Game Boy game
    One of the laziest remakes in the entire market.
  74. 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
  75. 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.
  76. Garluc78
    Sep 24, 2019
    9
    Absolutely fantastic, takes me back to the original! My son, whose never played a Zelda game, also loves it.
  77. greengrounds
    Sep 21, 2019
    0
    I like the new graphics but it is just a game boy game with boring fetch quests and lots of back tracking and no online features.
  78. LeBarde
    Nov 28, 2019
    0
    Litterally the same game i bought as a kid with a ridiculous content of 7hours and no replayability for 80 bucks what a shame for nintendo...

    Rester loin de ce jeu quelle arnaque pour le prix attendez qu'il soit à 30$ max et encore quelle honte...
    Les nostalgiques l'ont tout simplement surnoté je déteste faire ça mais je suis obligé de sous noté pour compenser...
  79. 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
  80. Jet76
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    Un placer poder disfrutar nuevamente de este juego con una visual tan fantástica. Gracias Nintendo
  81. 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!
  82. 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
  83. weliveforever
    Jul 6, 2020
    0
    No me gustó ni su mecánica, ni su mojigata historia para niñ@s. Esta vez tampoco queda claro si Link es célibe, eunuco o gay en el closet. Podría ser una o las tres cosas a la vez. No hay guión, ni historia que tenga un minimo sentido. NO hay por donde cogerlo.
  84. 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.
  85. Lucio123
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    La misma mierda de siempre!!!!!
    Porque no dejan morir a la saga de una vez?
  86. tdub154420
    Sep 23, 2019
    4
    I have to give a 4 on price alone. Great game, fun visuals, who gives an F about frame rate. This game is just as fun as the original and worth playing, but not at $60. This is an HD Remaster of a game boy video game. One of the best game boy games of all time, and one of the best Zeldas, but this is still just an HD Remaster of a game boy game that feels more deserved of 3DS pricesI have to give a 4 on price alone. Great game, fun visuals, who gives an F about frame rate. This game is just as fun as the original and worth playing, but not at $60. This is an HD Remaster of a game boy video game. One of the best game boy games of all time, and one of the best Zeldas, but this is still just an HD Remaster of a game boy game that feels more deserved of 3DS prices than Switch prices. In the same vein as Samus Returns or Link Between Worlds, I think this game is properly priced at $40 around launch. But to put this at the same value as Breath of the Wild or Super Mario Odyssey just makes it feel like there's a disparity in content. And that shouldn't be the focus because the game is great in its own right, but price by comparison makes it feel lacking. The moment this game is permanently reduced in price I will properly amend this score, but as it is now, it needs to be known that this is a great game boy remaster that is unfortunately disproportionately priced.… Expand
  87. RDonnell
    Jun 5, 2023
    1
    Nintendo seem to be unable to fix the slowdowns and for the price its a big joke to see stutter
  88. sarisa
    Jun 13, 2020
    5
    Its difficult to give a good note for this one. Technically everything is fine. But does it mean it's 10/10 game in 2020? If it was 1993, this could be true. But we are 27 years later... and this is nearly one-to-one remake, so gameplaywise, storywise, dungeonwise... you can't expect anything exciting. Old 2D Zelda - that's what this game is. In this regard, this game is average at bestIts difficult to give a good note for this one. Technically everything is fine. But does it mean it's 10/10 game in 2020? If it was 1993, this could be true. But we are 27 years later... and this is nearly one-to-one remake, so gameplaywise, storywise, dungeonwise... you can't expect anything exciting. Old 2D Zelda - that's what this game is. In this regard, this game is average at best comparing to what we got used since OoT. It's clear Nintendo was trying to make exact clone, but with refurbished graphics. Nothing more, nothing less. So obviously their intention was not to make game like FF7 remake, but rather another "Wind Waker HD" and convert good old game you know to modern standard. And they succeeded! Problem is that in 2020 Link's Awakening is not that good game anymore considering modern competition or even other, newer Zeldas. Strongly recommended if you never played Link's Awakening (it's classic!) or wanted to bring back good old memories of your childhood. Otherwise, you can just pass by. Giving better note than 5/10 would be an insult to later Zeldas.… Expand
  89. Hack
    Jun 27, 2020
    5
    Convoluted, confusing and frustrating. Link's Awakening has not aged well for the modern audience. Nothing is explained well to the player, as someone who has never played a Zelda game before I found myself having no idea what to do, or where to go, if it weren't for guides I would never have finished it, and I'm generally not the type of person to need a guide, but Link's Awakening isConvoluted, confusing and frustrating. Link's Awakening has not aged well for the modern audience. Nothing is explained well to the player, as someone who has never played a Zelda game before I found myself having no idea what to do, or where to go, if it weren't for guides I would never have finished it, and I'm generally not the type of person to need a guide, but Link's Awakening is absurdly obscure at times.

    Another major issue the game has is performance. The game uses double buffered VSync, which basically means if it drops any frames it'll plummet from 60fps to 30fps (and then back up), and this happens all the time, which makes for a very choppy experience. I honestly expect better from Nintendo.

    Where the game shines is visuals, it's a gorgeous looking game with a great art style. It's also top-notch in the audio department. The gameplay is also solid, but tarnished by the performance problems. I found all the boss fights very easy apart from the last one, which was a good difficulty without being cheap.

    The game is very short, which was OK for me as I wasn't enjoying it, but it's worth mentioning it's only about 5 hours. I personally rented it and I feel that's the smart thing to do.    … Expand
  90. Bufo1966
    Oct 23, 2021
    4
    Beautiful redux of the old GB/GBC game, but the performance problems are serious and constant. A literal shame that Nintendo couldn't fix the frame rate issues and released the game in this condition.
  91. Kaprawiec
    Oct 28, 2019
    2
    What a garbage.. I really like BOTW but this is just straight bad. Graphics are ugly. I dont care, that its remastered and you have nostalgia for it - I don't and it still look plastic, stiff and overall awfull. So 1/10 for graphics. Story? What story? Bad. 1/10. Gameplay - maybe it was ok in 80' but it is really outdated. 3/10. It just feels like really cheap mobile game - comparing toWhat a garbage.. I really like BOTW but this is just straight bad. Graphics are ugly. I dont care, that its remastered and you have nostalgia for it - I don't and it still look plastic, stiff and overall awfull. So 1/10 for graphics. Story? What story? Bad. 1/10. Gameplay - maybe it was ok in 80' but it is really outdated. 3/10. It just feels like really cheap mobile game - comparing to BOTW it doesnt deserve anything more than Im givin it.… Expand
  92. elandroid
    Feb 2, 2020
    6
    Un gran remake empequeñecido por no aportar nada nuevo más allá de poder jugarlo de nuevo, tampoco es el Zelda que mejor ha envejecido. Estilo gráfico muy característico y marcado pero le falta optimizaciones. Jefes muy fáciles. Recomendable jugar sin mayores expectativas que jugar a un Zelda clásico.
  93. 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.
  94. Rodrigolpo
    Apr 2, 2023
    3
    It could be a good gaming, but the last boss basically ruin the whole experience.
  95. FanFreak777
    Jan 29, 2022
    10
    The game maintains the original gameplay with new and spectacular graphics. It is a must buy for any Zelda fan.
  96. wolfie79
    Nov 16, 2019
    6
    First of all, the first Zelda game I played was Windwaker, so I wasn't much of a gamer when I was a kid. So I'm viewing this game by today's standards. And by those standards, it's not very good. It's enough for a bit of good time, the graphics are awesome and so is the music. But it's very evident the game is really old and just got a reskin, and it goes beyond just the inconvenience ofFirst of all, the first Zelda game I played was Windwaker, so I wasn't much of a gamer when I was a kid. So I'm viewing this game by today's standards. And by those standards, it's not very good. It's enough for a bit of good time, the graphics are awesome and so is the music. But it's very evident the game is really old and just got a reskin, and it goes beyond just the inconvenience of flipping buttons via an inventory. The entire level design is horrible, and it's extremely easy to get lost and simply loose track of what you should do and why. And many of the pussles make no sense. There's no communication or hints of why you should do something. To be honest it felt lazy and dumb, and then a bunch of horrible back trackning through a landscape that makes no sense. The old ways of design also gets worse by the end of the game. At first it was okay, or acceptable, but soon it became a real hassle. But don't worry about the length, that's estimated by people who have played the original and offcourse, if you've already played a game but with worse graphics, offcourse it will take less time the second time through. This will give you at least 10-20 hours of agonizing fun. In the end, I cannot recommend this game. At a third of the price point it would be a "Maybe". Full price, a definite no.… Expand
  97. Neatqt
    Oct 25, 2019
    7
    Cast: 6/10
    Story: 6/10
    Fun: 8/10
    Gameplay: 8/10

    Recommended
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  98. andrew9
    Nov 16, 2021
    5
    bad game .
  99. 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.
  100. 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
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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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