The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

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  1. enriverd
    Dec 5, 2019
    5
    It is an overrated title, whose is score is as high due to the appearence of zelda in the name and because it appeals to the memory of those who played it when they were young. The game has a good looking design, the zelda character is super cute, but when it comes to the gameplay, it is one of those impossible games that existed back in the days of the Spectrum, the Game Boy or the NES.It is an overrated title, whose is score is as high due to the appearence of zelda in the name and because it appeals to the memory of those who played it when they were young. The game has a good looking design, the zelda character is super cute, but when it comes to the gameplay, it is one of those impossible games that existed back in the days of the Spectrum, the Game Boy or the NES. Some of the puzzles are super difficult and often require you to remember a small detail that you saw 15 hours ago in the game (which is probably several days back). It is a non-sense, if you do not want to spend countless hours searching an searching you end up googling the solution, and I do not like those games that require me to dedicate tons of hours to discovers hidden non-logical clues. It is better if you put your money in many of the other super cool titles on switch, including the last Zelda, Breath of the wild. Very few games produce in me that feeling that I want it to be over, and it has generated me that feeling after reaching 50% of the game.… Expand
  2. Educhivas
    Oct 28, 2019
    1
    siento que le hizo falta mas diversión, se basaron en game boy y dejaron fuera que es nintendo siwtch, animo lo pueden hacer mejor para la proxima
  3. RpgGuru
    Oct 29, 2019
    1
    Por 60€ que pague por este titulo se me hizo demaciado, tiene apariencia de un videojuego INDIE, y apesar de sus pobres graficos los frames por segundo se van por los suelos. Este titulo debe manejarse entre los 15 y 20€,
  4. SomaKurusu
    Nov 15, 2019
    5
    Cuando se anunció un remake de Link 's Awakening se me subió el hype por este juego, ya que es mi segundo Zelda en 2d favorito, solo por detrás del magnífico A Link to the Past. Es uno de los juegos más decepcionantes del año. Graficos pastelosos para niños de 3 o 4 años, caídas de frames inexplicables para un juego de este tipo. Su banda sonora si es muy buena (lo único) y su dificultadCuando se anunció un remake de Link 's Awakening se me subió el hype por este juego, ya que es mi segundo Zelda en 2d favorito, solo por detrás del magnífico A Link to the Past. Es uno de los juegos más decepcionantes del año. Graficos pastelosos para niños de 3 o 4 años, caídas de frames inexplicables para un juego de este tipo. Su banda sonora si es muy buena (lo único) y su dificultad bastante baja. Mantiene más o menos la misma duración del original, es corto. El editor de mazmorras ni lo utilizarás, debido a que este es bastante cutre y lo peor es que te lo venden al mismo precio de los AAA de novedad, Vamos, que si no quieres llevarte un disgusto, quédate con la imágen del original.… Expand
  5. Meeleepit
    Nov 12, 2019
    6
    So what do i think about this game?

    its not a new age type game where you get an arrow or a map marker that helps you complete the game. This game is old school,you need to work on completing challenges, you need to think outside the box to complete puzzles. you need to figure out what is next without a npc holding your hand This all makes it fun. The art style is not for everyone .    So what do i think about this game?

    its not a new age type game where you get an arrow or a map marker that helps you complete the game. This game is old school,you need to work on completing challenges, you need to think outside the box to complete puzzles. you need to figure out what is next without a npc holding your hand
    This all makes it fun.

    The art style is not for everyone .

    The game is not for everyone. I think this the game was over hyped.

    It is not worth the asking price in my opinion.

    i would say the value of this game would be half the current cost    … Expand
  6. Nakajima
    Oct 26, 2019
    6
    The game could be so much more!
    Instead, the frame drops make it unbearable, destroying the game experience. Even after a month of release, the so needed patch to correct those problems never came making a game that could be an 8 an 6.
    Also, the game should have some new features and a better system adapted to the better controller to change weapons but it clings to the original too much    The game could be so much more!
    Instead, the frame drops make it unbearable, destroying the game experience. Even after a month of release, the so needed patch to correct those problems never came making a game that could be an 8 an 6.
    Also, the game should have some new features and a better system adapted to the better controller to change weapons but it clings to the original too much in this regard giving you only 2 buttons so assign stuff.    … Expand
  7. nobcheese
    Oct 26, 2019
    7
    A good remake,some of the game mechanics feel dated.
    I would have preferred to see a new Zelda game.
  8. TakeMyRupee
    Oct 27, 2019
    5
    Full price not worth it! The only major difference as I remember it is the graphics (and sound) and that the game boy color version didn't stutter as much as this one... This is a very lazy remake.
  9. NamgoongMInsoo
    Mar 10, 2020
    4
    큰 수정없이 원작을 구대로 구현해놓은 점은 호평하고 싶지만 60불짜리 고가의 게임이라고 하기엔 볼륨도 작고 최적화도 실망스럽다. 스위치 독점이라는 것도 최악인 점.
  10. Tris304
    Mar 18, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Costs way to much money for what you get, got too points that seemed broken (needed the hookshot to get over a river, but the dash jump seemed to be long enough to make it but they just make link drop like a rock when trying it, making me think it was broken)

    You aslo feel so sluggish untill you get the dash, but thats to be expected because the game is so short. Would honestly be more kind to this game if it wasn't for the price tag.



    Art style and dungeon are great! hence why not a 0 but still game was so short it was over before it begun.    … Expand
  11. Hitschy80
    Mar 19, 2022
    1
    I don't understand what all the mostly very positive reviews are about. The game is nicely reworked and looks cute.
    However, the game mechanics are no longer up to date and somehow the game doesn't captivate me. The blur effect (blurring at the edges) is annoying most of the time, there is no option to turn this off.
    I also don't understand why many of the Switch's features aren't used.    I don't understand what all the mostly very positive reviews are about. The game is nicely reworked and looks cute.
    However, the game mechanics are no longer up to date and somehow the game doesn't captivate me. The blur effect (blurring at the edges) is annoying most of the time, there is no option to turn this off.
    I also don't understand why many of the Switch's features aren't used. You can only place the additional items like bombs or grappling hooks on X and Y. Why aren't the shoulder buttons, which are double-used with protection and race, used for this? Likewise, the directional pad on the left remains completely unused.
    I found the graphics very cute, but got on my nerves somehow after an hour. I don't necessarily want to criticize that now, it's a matter of taste.    … Expand
  12. Dixio
    Jun 22, 2020
    5
    Personalmente y basándome en mi opinión personal no me ha gustado, para mí está sobrevalorado este juego, me lo pasé y lo vendí pues no volvería a re- jugarlo, una pena pero es mi humilde opinión.
  13. Inuyasha1
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    열혈강호 온라인의 아기자기한 캐릭터와 던전 탐험이 만난 최고의 게임. 재미면에선 보장하는 최고의 RPG 던전 탐험 게임입니다. 젤다 꿈섬이 던전 탐험 RPG의 조상님.
  14. TruthfulGamer67
    Apr 13, 2021
    8
    It's pretty good and honestly the best version of Links Awakening out there besides the GBC port

    The frame rate can be a problem but its not as bad as people say (to be fair my eyes aren't as sensitive to frame rate dips)
  15. ANTIMETACRITIC
    May 5, 2021
    10
    No juego a los Zeldas pero le pongo un diez porque Nintendo hace un gran trabajo con ellos y para compensar los zeros que ponen ciertas gente que tampoco los ha tocado.
  16. Vonyee
    Oct 13, 2021
    5
    YEAH THIS GAME IS AWESOME. AWESOME GAME GOOD STORY I like it very good. nice graphics.
  17. attemptatreason
    Oct 29, 2021
    5
    not a review. a rant. Although not my fav genre, the graphics are extremely charming and everything looks tight and simple. I feel frustrated at many of the puzzles and progression of the game - like the racoon for instance. If you aren't paying attention, you get tp'd to another identical area without the raccoon, and when I refer to walkthroughs some don't mention that this mechanic. Inot a review. a rant. Although not my fav genre, the graphics are extremely charming and everything looks tight and simple. I feel frustrated at many of the puzzles and progression of the game - like the racoon for instance. If you aren't paying attention, you get tp'd to another identical area without the raccoon, and when I refer to walkthroughs some don't mention that this mechanic. I walk around and think I just broke the game leaving me to reload and come back, go back to the village to talk to the girl (is it really more crazy that I didn't talk to someone in the village than it is that I was teleported to an identical area?) and went back to see no raccoon. Restarted from a new game to try to find him and yeah. If a game is expected to be played with a walkthrough, it ain't good. I feel like there were so many things I tried to do to find the raccoon (1 puzzle of many I'm sure) that I want to say the puzzles are unreasonable and unintuitive.… Expand
  18. Nanassang
    Nov 2, 2021
    4
    In 2021, i think this game only deserve 4/10. Just to be clear this is first time i play zelda link awakening, so no nostalgic here. Buying this game after BIG LOVE to zelda breath of the wild.

    1. Frame rate dropping issue is annoying. 2. Very hard to complete without watching youtube walkthrough. (maybe just for me?) 3. If u play without walkthrough, u will waste a lot of time to    In 2021, i think this game only deserve 4/10. Just to be clear this is first time i play zelda link awakening, so no nostalgic here. Buying this game after BIG LOVE to zelda breath of the wild.

    1. Frame rate dropping issue is annoying.
    2. Very hard to complete without watching youtube walkthrough. (maybe just for me?)
    3. If u play without walkthrough, u will waste a lot of time to find the correct npc/place so the story can continue (or is it just me again? For example the pushing cemetery tomb thing)
    4. Too small a game for this price. ( 5-7 hours to complete)
    5. Hard to resale (if comparing to Zelda BOTW, Mario series,Pokemon series)

    THis game does remind me of the old classic RPG game, 20-30 years ago when u willing to spend a tons of time to searching the correct way/npc/place to continue, but in 2021, not applicable for me anymore.    … Expand
  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. Sensou
    Jun 20, 2023
    6
    Wonky Game.

    Just start to get into the series of the legend of Zelda and I decide to continue this journey with Link's Awakening which is a port from GBA and to be honest I didn't enjoy my time with it. Well I can't expect much because it's just a remaster not a remake. The game is kind of good but many things that make this game feels off to me. Your adventure is all about exploring    Wonky Game.

    Just start to get into the series of the legend of Zelda and I decide to continue this journey with Link's Awakening which is a port from GBA and to be honest I didn't enjoy my time with it.

    Well I can't expect much because it's just a remaster not a remake. The game is kind of good but many things that make this game feels off to me. Your adventure is all about exploring the dungeon at the core of it. Yes, you can explore koholint but you need the ability from the dungeon to be able freely moving around the world.

    The dungeon is not bad but the design is pretty unforgiving. Probably because I start it with hero mode right away, it feels so punishing. I always have to start at the entrance of the room and repeat every process that needed to take me back to the room where I died previously. The feeling of repetitiveness is building up right there.

    Another thing which is the biggest and the main reason for me not liking this game, there's a bad gene from Luigi Mansion 3 in this game, the game has pretty random enemy design. A lot of trial and error to know how to damage certain enemy which is not a fun time when you are in the dungeon. How do I know that I need to do charge attack on certain enemy? How do I know that I need to use magic powder to defeat that bouncing fire? Or bomb to defeat that fake kirby? The game doesn't tell you any of that and you need to figure it our by yourself.

    Last, for just a remaster, the performance of the game is disappointing. So many FPS drop here and there, especially in Mabe Village. Yes, the very first place that you explore, like what are you doing Nintendo?

    Well, if you enjoy the game then that's good for you but for 60$? This game at most only worth 40$ in my opinion. I even got the game second hand at around 30$ but I still feel it's not worth my money.    … Expand
  21. nowells5
    Dec 31, 2021
    8
    Un Zelda clásico de toda la vida. Espada, arco, escudo, etc y varias mazmorras muy divertidas con distintos puzzles. El diseño elegido para el remake me ha gustado mucho y creo que deberían usarlo para otros remakes futuros como Minish Cap. Otro punto bueno desde mi punto de vista es que no es excesivamente largo como otras entregas de la saga. Duración aproximada: 15 horas.
  22. Hazel2810
    Dec 27, 2021
    1
    I made this account so I could review this game to say how frustrating I find this awful game. Huge fan of the Zelda series and Nintendo until now. It was painful. I’m not an amazing player, but my god, I’ve never died so much in a game, you get damage from everything, and starting from the start in a dungeon is not fun, doesn’t improve your skills and does not want you to keep playing.I made this account so I could review this game to say how frustrating I find this awful game. Huge fan of the Zelda series and Nintendo until now. It was painful. I’m not an amazing player, but my god, I’ve never died so much in a game, you get damage from everything, and starting from the start in a dungeon is not fun, doesn’t improve your skills and does not want you to keep playing. I’ve given up. I’ve completed breath of the wild, and will just go back to play that again instead of doing the same thing over and over again in this game. In addition, I don’t like the view over head, unfortunately, I found absolutely no joy in it.… Expand
  23. DolphinReviews
    Jul 20, 2022
    6
    Charming graphics and atmosphere. The gameplay itself is nothing too special but what it does do well is good.
  24. matheusouza
    Oct 27, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uma m***a de jogo, pqp um remake q dá vergonha ao jogo original ent parem de jogar isso… Expand
  25. 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
  26. sloomo
    Jan 13, 2023
    3
    It’s a beautiful game. But, it’s also very boring. You also often feel lost and confused in the game. I do not recommend this game.
  27. Davosh
    Jan 10, 2023
    8
    Good gameplag, great visuals, the controls are very good, The story is packed, and it is an overall amazing adaption, my only problem is that it drags on at the beginning.
    -alden
  28. WiN7Z
    Mar 4, 2023
    2
    Très sympas avant les deux derniers donjons qui sont des purges et qui gâche toute l'expérience. Jouabilité médiocre.
    Il vaut 20eu max
  29. salsadance0
    Apr 19, 2023
    0
    Stupidest game i ever seen. there have puzzles for 5 years kid but they are long af and literally u can do 100% achivements in yakuza 3 while solving this stupid puzzles.
  30. landi
    Jun 27, 2022
    9
    I really liked the style of the game and even find it better than Breath of the wild (sorry for everyone thinking different ;) )
  31. JRice
    Dec 7, 2020
    7
    This is basically a simple graphic overhaul of the GameBoy Color game "Zelda IV dx", and as such, by far the simplest and shortest Zelda game in the whole franchise, and hilariously overpriced!

    It also is, though, an opportunity to play a GameBoy classic, and more beautiful, smooth and intuitive than ever before...
  32. ericiidx
    May 7, 2023
    7
    This was a fun romp, but not one of the better 2D Zelda games (granted, that's a high bar to clear!) My few complaints are ultimately made up for by the wonderful-looking new graphics engine, and I'd love to play another 2D Zelda game like this in the future. The story, dialogue, and presentation are easily the most quirky and lighthearted of all Zelda games, and it's the sense of humorThis was a fun romp, but not one of the better 2D Zelda games (granted, that's a high bar to clear!) My few complaints are ultimately made up for by the wonderful-looking new graphics engine, and I'd love to play another 2D Zelda game like this in the future. The story, dialogue, and presentation are easily the most quirky and lighthearted of all Zelda games, and it's the sense of humor about it all that kept me playing. You'll laugh and cry, and have fun along the way. If I were judging this based on its charm alone, I'd be tempted to call it a must-play.

    The game is dragged down by performance issues (a few seconds of lower frame rate every time you change screens or exit the inventory, which is to say, constantly,) a rather forgettable soundtrack (mostly just renditions of the iconic Zelda theme,) an overall lack of difficulty, a whole lot of time spent backtracking, and some frustrating dungeon design in the later levels.

    Overall, I enjoyed my time with it, but would only recommend it on sale.    … Expand
  33. 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.
  34. nachtgiger
    Sep 12, 2020
    4
    Honestly, the game did not age well at all. Too much backtracking, bland combat, uninspiring puzzles (I mean, how many times did it boil down to "kill everything in this room?) - the game is essentially one big fetch quest. If you look at it this way, all Zelda games are fetch quest - but the 3rd person titles are much more complex in their systems and you get to explore cool, atmospheric places.
  35. SebboBastian
    Jun 20, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the original game is one of my favourite zelda games. So refreshing to be in a world far away from ganondorf and the classic quite boring story thats reused game after game. So this could not be anything then a top ten game!… Expand
  36. PatriciusG
    Aug 19, 2020
    10
    An absolute must have on the system - a game which was already near perfect when it comes to the story and gameplay was beautifully remastered, fixing all the errors and adding lot of new content.
  37. FreedomFighters
    Jun 14, 2020
    9
    I’ve been pretty steadfast in my critique that 2019 was a bland year for video games. While there were some diamonds in the rough, 2019 certainly lacked the excitement of years past. That is, unless you were a Nintendo fan, though, because in 2019, there was always something around the corner. Even with a few small missteps in “Yoshi’s Crafted World,” “Daemon X Machina,” and the polarizingI’ve been pretty steadfast in my critique that 2019 was a bland year for video games. While there were some diamonds in the rough, 2019 certainly lacked the excitement of years past. That is, unless you were a Nintendo fan, though, because in 2019, there was always something around the corner. Even with a few small missteps in “Yoshi’s Crafted World,” “Daemon X Machina,” and the polarizing “Pokémon Sword & Shield,” there were equally as many well-received games, including “Super Mario Maker 2,” “Fire Emblem: Three Houses,” “Astral Chain” and “Luigi’s Mansion 3.” One of the other noteworthy titles was “The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening,” a full remake of the original 1993 game for the Game Boy. While that game has received heaps of praise then and continues to today, I personally never really played the game. I owned the “DX” version for the Game Boy Color as a kid, but having known nothing about the “Zelda” series back then, it was lost on me. Still, I was pretty excited when they announced this Switch remake simply because of how great it looked, and beyond it being pretty gratifying to finally get to beat the game after so long, I was very pleased by my entire experience with the game.
    “The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening” just bursts with love: you can tell just how much effort and attention was put into making this the best remake possible, and the effort shows. I love the visual design of the game; it’s a loving recreation of the original game with a great, toy-like design that fits the game perfectly and is just brimming with color. I love how the game almost has this look of being an interactive play set, it’s perfectly captured and captivating. Gameplay-wise, the game still feels like it belongs in 2019: sure, like many “Zelda” games, I highly recommend you have a guide nearby, since a number of the dungeons and puzzles can be overwhelming (as can the size of the map), but it’s the type of game that makes you feel gratified when you complete them. The game has its challenge, but it’s not “fake difficulty,” it’s a genuine challenge that works in the games favor. The boss battles also grew on me a lot, I initially thought a few were a bit simplistic, but they were still plenty of fun to fight, and the final boss was definitely a highlight. The music is also fantastic, the relaxed vibe of the game is strong (I got a kick of just running around and cutting grass, for example), and I also thought the game did a nice job with its writing, too! Koholint Island, beyond its stunning visual design, is home to a variety of memorable characters, and there’s plenty of emotional moments that are conveyed well, even as a title that follows the “Zelda” tradition of being rather minimal. I might not be able to fully compare this to the original game, but what I can say is that I can tell that so much love when into this remake, and the effort shows in a fantastic game.
There are a few minor critiques that I have that hold it back a bit: I’ve heard a number of people complain about some frame-rate drops, and yeah, I did notice a few of them. Having played the game both docked and undocked, some of the dips were noticeable. Not quite enough to break my immersion, but enough to wish they would be polished a little bit more. I’d say my big concern, though, is the length: I wouldn’t exactly say it’s the shortest game you’ll play, but keep in mind that, with this game, you’re essentially getting a remake of a handheld game on a system that, at least partially, is a console. It might feel a little longer if you’re like me and you have some trouble figuring things out, but I can imagine this being one of those “breather” games you play between big ones, since it’s short enough. And I think it’s something for me to hang around because, unfortunately, the game still costs $60 to purchase. I absolutely think the game is worth playing, but I’ll totally understand that some people might be on the fence about paying so much for a handheld remake on a console, and I do think that’s valid.

    Overall, though, whether you wait for a price drop or not, “The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening” on the Switch is a game I absolutely recommend. It’s a loving remake of a classic handheld “Zelda” game, and it’s a memorable experience from start to finish. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer who has played the original versions of the game, or someone who’s never gotten a chance to, I think this remake has a little something for everyone. Do yourself a favor and play “The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening,” because it’s another excellent addition to the incredible lineup of games that the Switch has continued to amass.
    Final rating: 9 out of 10 “Awesome”    … 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. Andante
    Dec 2, 2022
    7
    A decent Zelda game. Beautiful graphics inspired by old era Zelda games but realised in a modern way. Very nice dungeons that become more challenging as you progress the story. Unfortunately, a lot of unnecessary backtracking and many moments where you have no clue of what to do next, and a world that feels unpolished and sometimes kind of generic.
  41. sinetic
    Feb 15, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its incredible to revisit this game in such a great remake and true to the original one. The artstyle is fun and makes total sense since its all a dream. The game improves in some quality of life features but lacks in new content to make the game more replayble. Otherwise it would be a 10/10… Expand
  42. thryce3
    Dec 19, 2019
    10
    The original was a terrific. The remake updates the controls and graphics and is still terrific. The dedicated dash button once you get the boots is a god send, but makes me wish for a dedicated jump button once you get the feather. Did not love the art style at first, but it is beautiful in action.
    People often argue about linearity vs exploration in Zelda. I think this strikes the    The original was a terrific. The remake updates the controls and graphics and is still terrific. The dedicated dash button once you get the boots is a god send, but makes me wish for a dedicated jump button once you get the feather. Did not love the art style at first, but it is beautiful in action.
    People often argue about linearity vs exploration in Zelda. I think this strikes the best balance. This is the first game in a long time that I never checked a FAQ when I got stuck. I just roamed a bit and found the answer, but didn't feel like I was being led around by the nose.
    The Dungeon Designer was sorta fun, but sorely lacking. It has a lot of potential for a full release a la Mario Maker.    … Expand
  43. redmandana
    Apr 29, 2021
    5
    The game looks great. Plays like a link to the past. The problem with this game is that you're going to need a lot of help ( looking up youtube videos) the dungeons are a pain in the ass. They don't tell you what to do at all. a lot of monsters you're going to have to look up how to beat them and what to do. this game should be bought with a strategy guild off the rip. I don't think thisThe game looks great. Plays like a link to the past. The problem with this game is that you're going to need a lot of help ( looking up youtube videos) the dungeons are a pain in the ass. They don't tell you what to do at all. a lot of monsters you're going to have to look up how to beat them and what to do. this game should be bought with a strategy guild off the rip. I don't think this game is friendly for children or casual gamers at all. YOU WILL NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO OR WHERE TO GO, GOOD LUCK!!!… Expand
  44. 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.
  45. carlinos
    Jul 16, 2021
    9
    I didn´t play the original Gameboy title, so it was the perfect chance to do it, the visual concept is beautiful, the game is fun, and very charming. The only thing that could be improved is the duration, the title is short, and you want to play more of this awesome an charming title.
  46. lord_blackghost
    Nov 30, 2020
    7
    Best way to experience how old school zelda games feels. A little game that Modern mechanics keep this game enjoyable . Not bad . But botw raise the bar for zelda franchise so much that any thing lower than that feels not enough .
  47. 22446688Bb
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    ninnonononononnonnonononononononnononononononnonononononooooonnonononononononononononnonononononononononnonononono
  48. Afenger
    Jan 19, 2020
    9
    Um remake fiel trazendo uma arte unica, gráficos cristalinos, jogabilidade clássica da série 2d, salve se algumas quedas mínimas no fps que não vejo explicações lógicas para tal, e a nao inclusão de conteudos extras nao me permite conceder um 10, mesmo assim uma boa pedida para o Switch.
  49. Lone_Wolf_Sones
    Feb 2, 2020
    9
    Link's Awakening on the Gameboy was my first Zelda game. It had a memorable score and characters. The dungeons and bosses were some of the more unusual but unique. It's such a beautiful game with a charming story.

    It's appropriate that they opted for the visual style they did. At first I wasn't sure what to make of it. But the toylike nature not only complements the old Gameboy look,    Link's Awakening on the Gameboy was my first Zelda game. It had a memorable score and characters. The dungeons and bosses were some of the more unusual but unique. It's such a beautiful game with a charming story.

    It's appropriate that they opted for the visual style they did. At first I wasn't sure what to make of it. But the toylike nature not only complements the old Gameboy look, but it also fits the dream like narrative that permeates the story.

    You are Link who finds himself shipwrecked on Koholint Island. You are tasked with driving back the nightmares to wake the Windfish.

    Due to the nature of the gameboy? The world map is fairly small but it is dense! It's incredibly packed with all manner of interesting things to see and do. Whether you kick back and try your hand at the fishing or crane games. Or maybe you check out Dampe's dungeon builder.

    In fact Dampe's dungeon builder is the only real new addition to the game feature wise. It's unfortunate then that it's a bit of a bust. There is no online functionality and your creative options are kind of limited. It's a shame because a Zelda maker could have great potential.

    This 3DS remake has a camera that constantly follows link as opposed to the screen to screen transition of the original. Also updated is the inventory and you have to swap items far less now. it's a small quality of life improvement but it means a lot.

    It's a fantastic remake. If you have never played the original? This is a great opportunity to do so.    … Expand
  50. Exsoldier454
    Sep 6, 2020
    10
    Honestly one of the best Zelda games on the switch a lot of people who didn’t grow up with the game boy color missed out on the handheld Zelda games and now we got one on the switch ! Here’s to Nintendo bringing the rest of the handheld games to the switch next year, the game is simple In the beginning and ramps up towards the middle of the game, it’s fun and vibrant and very cutsie, aHonestly one of the best Zelda games on the switch a lot of people who didn’t grow up with the game boy color missed out on the handheld Zelda games and now we got one on the switch ! Here’s to Nintendo bringing the rest of the handheld games to the switch next year, the game is simple In the beginning and ramps up towards the middle of the game, it’s fun and vibrant and very cutsie, a great remake with a great remixed soundtracks to give it a new life , I highly recommend this !… Expand
  51. 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.
  52. weskergamer
    Mar 30, 2023
    9
    This is an amazing experience that makes you believe that you actually are in a dream like in the story thanks to the art style, the music, the enemies and the dungeons. I never played the original game in Game Boy, so it was great for Nintendo to remake it this way
  53. ZeoN
    Sep 7, 2022
    9
    Uno de los mejores remakes que podemos encontrar en el sistema a pesar de ser 1:1. Una aventura mágica recomendada a cualquier fan de la saga
  54. 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
  55. 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
  56. CamyVero
    Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Juego de desarrollo clásico de los zelda de toda la vida. Una carta de amor a la mejor entrega de la saga 'A Link to the past' en forma de remake con muchos añadidos de un título que salió originalmente de Game Boy con un renovado aspecto gráfico que le sienta a la saga como un guante.

    Debemos explorar, encontrar los objetos o habilidades que nos permitan ir abriendo el mapa y resolver    Juego de desarrollo clásico de los zelda de toda la vida. Una carta de amor a la mejor entrega de la saga 'A Link to the past' en forma de remake con muchos añadidos de un título que salió originalmente de Game Boy con un renovado aspecto gráfico que le sienta a la saga como un guante.

    Debemos explorar, encontrar los objetos o habilidades que nos permitan ir abriendo el mapa y resolver mazmorras derrotando enemigos y superando puzzles con una dificultad que va subiendo a medida que avanzamos, para al final enfrentarnos a un jefazo final que no nos va a poner las cosas fáciles. La historia no es su punto fuerte, pero en este caso no es más que una excusa, un hilo conductor, para que lo que hacemos en el juego tenga sentido.

    Un juego caro (como todo lo de la marca Nintendo), que nos ha costado completar unas 15 horas, pero bastante más que recomendable. Si tienes una switch debes jugarlo.    … Expand
  57. enigma1990
    May 30, 2021
    10
    This is the funnest game I've played in the longest time. I love the graphics and the art style. They're like little clay figurines. I also like the the blurred edges too although sometimes it can be a bit annoying but it keeps Link in focus. Also the gameplay is classic Zelda which I love.
  58. 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
  59. dash383535
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    #DashReviews

    One of the most famous and well-received games on the Gameboy is back with a complete remake on Nintendo Switch. From updated graphics to the new quality of life changes to the gameplay, does Link’s Awakening (2019) live up to the original or does it take too many missteps along the way? Link is sailing across uncharted waters when suddenly his raft is struck by    #DashReviews

    One of the most famous and well-received games on the Gameboy is back with a complete remake on Nintendo Switch. From updated graphics to the new quality of life changes to the gameplay, does Link’s Awakening (2019) live up to the original or does it take too many missteps along the way?

    Link is sailing across uncharted waters when suddenly his raft is struck by lightning and he wakes up on a mysterious island with a giant egg in the center of it. He meets Marin, a young girl who lives on the island tells Link about the legend of the Wind Fish and how awakening this creature might help him escape the island. Much like the original game, the story is simple and to the point. The new setting that Link finds himself in is very different and almost dream-like compared to other games in the franchise While most of the story is told at the beginning and end of the adventure, there are many small interactions between well-written characters and even touching moments within these interactions. Don’t expect this to be a grand adventure like in previous titles since its story is more like a peaceful and calm dream, which ties heavily into the game’s theme and atmosphere. The story is a fun, bite-sized adventure in the world of The Legend of Zelda.

    The gameplay is very similar to past entries that deal with the top-down perspective approach. You go through the world, trying to find dungeons and then solving the mysterious within to get one step closer to your goal of awakening the Wind Fish. This game truly harkens back to the Gameboy days, since you are not given many hints when solving puzzles and I got stumped at least once or twice throughout my 15-hour playthrough. It feels satisfying solving the puzzles and getting to the next part of the game. There was never a time I felt frustrated at any point in the game. The whole experience was nothing but fun from beginning to end. With that said, veterans that played the original might not find much challenge if they remember the solutions due to all puzzles being the same. If I had any nitpick it would be that switching items can be a bit of a pain since you have to contently swap items in a pause menu. It would be nice if they gave the option to swap items using the d-pad instead. A slight annoyance but nothing too major. The only new addition to the game is a dungeon creator but this mode is a little bare bones. You have to collect room pieces throughout the campaign and these pieces can be arranged in any order to make a dungeon. With very limited tools to create with and a lack of online sharing, I could see this being nothing more than a fun little distraction from the main story that you might fiddle with once and never again. Despite these flaws, this does not take away from the incredible light-hearted adventure.

    This is not one of the most technically impressive games on the Switch but it does not try to be. The game tries to capture the feeling of playing a Gameboy game with modern HD graphics that we would expect from this console. It runs at a consistent 30 FPS but due to the simple graphics, I’m surprised it does not run at a full 60 FPS. This is combined with the fact that the open world does not look as good as it should due to weird draw distances that make the bottom of the screen blurry when traversing any open landscape. The rest of the game does not have this issue so it’s weird to see such a thing on a simplistic game. The soundtrack is amazing and perfectly captures the essence of a small game like this. I think this game needs a bit of polish on the technical side of things but these small flaws are something you will get used to throughout the course of the game.

    The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (2019) reminds me why the original Zelda games are such classics and why there is still a place for them next to bigger endeavors like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The game has minor presentation issues and some more quality of life mechanics could have been added but this is still a solid game. This game is worth 60 dollars despite its short run time due to the time and effort that was put in this remake. If you’re not a huge Zelda fan, you could wait for a discount but I would recommend a purchase as soon as you get the chance.

    Pros:
    +Simple and Fun Story
    +Great Exploration and Puzzles
    +Great Soundtrack

    Con
    -Minor Technical Issues    … Expand
  60. Timeflies164
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    This game is a master piece. Outstanding Zelda game. Go and get it if you haven't yet.
  61. 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
  62. SailorSonic
    Jun 25, 2020
    7
    Great game, but doesn't feel very modern. Some slowdown throughout the game
  63. Pakon
    Feb 18, 2020
    10
    Link's Awakening is a remake of the 1993 Game Boy game of the same title. it is the only Zelda game (at least to my perception), that does not have Zelda and/or Ganon but has completely different characters; and talking about different, Nintendo went really crazy with adding characters from other Nintendo franchises like Kirby, Yoshi, Goombas, Boos, Piranha Plants and many others. It doesLink's Awakening is a remake of the 1993 Game Boy game of the same title. it is the only Zelda game (at least to my perception), that does not have Zelda and/or Ganon but has completely different characters; and talking about different, Nintendo went really crazy with adding characters from other Nintendo franchises like Kirby, Yoshi, Goombas, Boos, Piranha Plants and many others. It does sound crazy, but it sure does work a lot!

    The game is significantly balanced between staying faithful to the original version and having additions (attacking diagonally, jump attack etc.) which combined with fantastic art style make the game look really fresh and new.

    The graphics are absolutely stunning in both handheld and docked mode; Link, Marin and the whole Koholint island look more cute and charming than ever. However, there are some frame drops here and there in the outer world, but they do not affect gameplay and I am sure that Nintendo will definitely improve the game to perfection with future updates.

    The game could be on the easy side for some, but Nintendo has Hero Mode available right from the start for those who look for some real challenge. Moreover, the ability of creating your own dungeons at "Dampé's Shack" adds a lot of replay value to the game.

    Overall, Link's Awakening is a fantastic experience on the Switch. Nintendo brought back the 2D/2.5D Zelda formula in an exeptional way. It is not only one of the reasons to own a Nintendo Switch, but it could also work as an introduction to the whole Zelda franchise. People who played the original will feel the nostalgia right from the start and those who never experienced the game before, will definitely have a unique and memorable experience. I just cannot recommend the game enough.    … Expand
  64. 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
  65. jsh710
    Mar 9, 2021
    10
    This is my best game with nintendo switch. I don't know why do not fix framerate. all the paly time, very happy to play.
  66. 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.
  67. 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
  68. Ernest_Figueroa
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Lo tengo en Físico no he tenido problema con el frame rate. Nostalgia total, no me movió mucho el video de intro pero cuando comenzó la musica y pude jugar fue una maldita maravilla, lo encontré corto, pero básicamente porque me sabia muchas mecánicas por haberlo jugado hace como 20 años y aun me acuerdo.
  69. emporio2866
    Apr 18, 2020
    7
    Пробуждение Линка, по современным меркам, миленькая, простенькая во всех смыслах игра с устаревшими и неудобными механиками, растянутая, но всё равно не дотягивающая до игр в открытом мире даже категории Б с техническими проблемами, красная цена которой 20-30 баксов.
    Моя оценка - 6,5 из 10… будь я профессиональным критиком, имеющим вес в блогосфере, влияющим на итоговую оценку на    Пробуждение Линка, по современным меркам, миленькая, простенькая во всех смыслах игра с устаревшими и неудобными механиками, растянутая, но всё равно не дотягивающая до игр в открытом мире даже категории Б с техническими проблемами, красная цена которой 20-30 баксов.
    Моя оценка - 6,5 из 10… будь я профессиональным критиком, имеющим вес в блогосфере, влияющим на итоговую оценку на Метакритике, то возможно удостоился бы чести стать объектом травли армии фанатов, строчащих гневные письма с угрозами, взламывающих мои соцсети и желающих меня убить за то, что их нестареющая классика, пропахшая плесенью не попала в топ. Но пока я ноунейм, можно высказываться без риска для здоровья и это хорошо, а то с фанатами Нинтендо связываться точно бы не хотелось, ибо ещё ни разу мне не удавалось что-то им объяснить - меня обрывали на полуслове и начинали вопить, чтобы я завалил рот и валил играть на свою «подставить любую игровую платформу» или просто нах..    … Expand
  70. 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.
  71. swerzylicious
    Jan 11, 2022
    9
    Моя первая Зельда и, наверное, до самого конца останется самой любимой и эталоном, с которым буду сравнивать остальные «классические» 2D-игры серии.
  72. mohmdmarafi
    Jul 13, 2021
    10
    I didn't expect to like this game, but I did! In fact, I LOVED it. It's so fun and really challenging sometimes. I highly recommend it. SO GOOD!!!
  73. lazy_vortex
    Jul 6, 2020
    5
    Drop FPS in many locations and boring gameplay. Cannot use D-pad and only sticks. For remake of GB-game it's very uncomfortable.
    This game should be on 3DS and I would tell it's very good. But on Switch it's looking like ****
  74. 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.
  75. 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
  76. 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
  77. SirPunk
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    First off I never played Link's Awaking before this remake, with that said this game is near perfect. As soon as I started playing it, I could not put it down. I loved every moment with this game. I 100% completed this game and if I had to I would do it all again.
  78. Nevermber
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    This is just a delight.
    There is a question about the tilt-shift effect in the frame, however this is one of the most fun and interesting adventures that I went through at a time.
    Beautiful graphics, dynamic gameplay are the pluses.
    A lot of unused buttons on which to hang objects - this is a minus.
  79. 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
  80. Welkinz
    Nov 16, 2019
    9
    I love the graphic, gameplay and the plot. Everything is just so fun and appealing, reminds you of old day gameplay style blended with modern design and improvement.
  81. aleqhz
    Nov 16, 2019
    9
    A beautiful remake with a strong sense of melancholy. Everything is catchy about it. It has some funny design flaws, because it's old and very loyal to its original. Excellent game nonetheless!
  82. Parkerx87
    Oct 13, 2021
    9
    One of the best looking games i have ever played on the Switch. A bit short but so much fun.
  83. 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.
  84. Link13
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    Beautiful game, it brings you back unforgettable times when you played it on Game Boy.
  85. MatthewDavisMed
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    It might not be pact with stuff to do like in Breath of the Wild, it's still a fantastic remake and a fun adventure to revisit with better graphics and better character models. This truly is a great game to play if you never got a chance to play the original. (Such as myself)
  86. hinfectos
    May 1, 2021
    9
    Una auténtica joya. Han dado en el clavo en todos los aspectos y han sabido adaptar un juegazo de hace 30 años a los sistemas de juego actuales. Estoy muy contento con este trabajo y compraría más remakes sin pensarlo si Nintendo nos los trae. Quedé enamorado del apartado visual.
  87. alanwaketan
    Apr 27, 2020
    9
    本作完全可以加入到复刻游戏的经典案例当中。虽说内容上是一字不差的复写，但跟随时代脉搏的画质和音乐（在NS平台上），让这款复刻游戏即使放到2019新游戏堆中也是相当能打。画面的艺术风格和精致程度在NS上可谓数一数二，让人爱不释手。这重新编排的交响乐BGM真的是百听不腻。毕竟作为一款几乎没有对话和演出的游戏，玩家的情绪全部就是靠着这BGM来牵动了。不得不说GBC版本真的是超神，这一模一样的游戏内容放到了2019年我仍然乐在其中且丝毫不觉得过时。没有一丝多余的设计，整个游戏可谓是浑然天成。音乐一响起，林克一出现，你立马就进入了老任式的富有童趣的游戏世界当中了。本作完全可以加入到复刻游戏的经典案例当中。虽说内容上是一字不差的复写，但跟随时代脉搏的画质和音乐（在NS平台上），让这款复刻游戏即使放到2019新游戏堆中也是相当能打。画面的艺术风格和精致程度在NS上可谓数一数二，让人爱不释手。这重新编排的交响乐BGM真的是百听不腻。毕竟作为一款几乎没有对话和演出的游戏，玩家的情绪全部就是靠着这BGM来牵动了。不得不说GBC版本真的是超神，这一模一样的游戏内容放到了2019年我仍然乐在其中且丝毫不觉得过时。没有一丝多余的设计，整个游戏可谓是浑然天成。音乐一响起，林克一出现，你立马就进入了老任式的富有童趣的游戏世界当中了。
  88. Ronnoc
    Jan 2, 2020
    9
    I got this game for christmas on my switch bc my dad had it on his gameboy. This game's art style is magnificent and cartoonish. Anyone, any age could enjoy this amazing puzzle solving game. If you have a switch you have to get it. You will not be dissapointed
  89. rwncop
    Mar 6, 2021
    9
    Link's Awakening could possibly be one of my favourite Zelda games. I haven't played the original, but I've seen it's very faithful to the original and DX versions. There are small changes to make it relevant with today's technology, for example removing the photography guy because the switch doesn't have a portable printer like the gameboy did.

    I really like the direction they took    Link's Awakening could possibly be one of my favourite Zelda games. I haven't played the original, but I've seen it's very faithful to the original and DX versions. There are small changes to make it relevant with today's technology, for example removing the photography guy because the switch doesn't have a portable printer like the gameboy did.

    I really like the direction they took with the art style, being able to recreate what made the original so special. All the characters and enemies looked really cool, it was really fun to meet all of them. The remixes of the original music was all really cool too, adding so much to areas in the game.

    The dungeon builder isn't as in-depth as people wanted it to be, I see everyone seems to want a Zelda Maker. However, it was really fun to go through he challenges it gave between each of the dungeons. It added that something extra to the game that I really enjoyed.

    If you're interested in playing another Zelda title on your Switch after playing BotW, then this is a must play.    … Expand
  90. Kronos_EVC
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Precioso! El estilo artístico que al principio me asusto ahora lo veo, después de jugarlo, el mejor acierto. Un Remake perfecto!
  91. Syhlcam
    Sep 27, 2020
    9
    Je n'ai pas pu découvrir ce jeu sur son support original, le voir sur Switch est une excellente idée. La direction artistique est très bien réussie. Le jeu tourne très bien sur la console, excepté quelques baisses légères de framerate. Le jeu est un remake pur et dur, l'ajout du mode donjons maker est sympathique rapidement mais vu que rien n'est inédit, on fait vite le tour.
  92. AvalonBunny
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    My only problem with this game is that while we have well beyond 20 Zelda amiibos, you can only get 5 rewards from them. Other than that a great game.
  93. FanBoii
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Honestly, this might be the most true to the original source material remake I’ve ever played. It’s aged very well as far as story and gameplay goes. It’s a bit overpriced I feel, for such a relatively short game, I think 45$ would be a more appropriate price tag.
  94. Volans
    Mar 28, 2020
    5
    This game is a poor attempt at a remake. The controls and mechanics of this game function only most of time when they should work 100% of the time, dungeons are a carbon copy of the originals, and the game struggles to hit 60fps. Jumping is delayed, puzzles are next to impossible to solve due to random enemy placement and enemy spam, this game is actually unfun to play. If you're going toThis game is a poor attempt at a remake. The controls and mechanics of this game function only most of time when they should work 100% of the time, dungeons are a carbon copy of the originals, and the game struggles to hit 60fps. Jumping is delayed, puzzles are next to impossible to solve due to random enemy placement and enemy spam, this game is actually unfun to play. If you're going to pick up Link's Awakening, get the DX version for the Gameboy Color.… Expand
  95. Hellhound80
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    Memories
  96. joash
    Jul 8, 2021
    10
    The aesthetic of this game is just amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  97. 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
  98. SkyrimSamurai
    Nov 21, 2019
    9
    As enjoyable as the original and very faithful to the layout. Stunning visuals and superb sound.
  99. josefarre
    Nov 28, 2019
    9
    Juego ya finalizado, ayer me acabé éste y en su día el de la game boy, y tengo que reconocer que sigue siendo un juego brillante con unos puzzles muy acertados, de dificultad moderada pero suficiente para no hacerlo tortuoso, y con un apartado técnico gráfico y musical espectacular!
  100. 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
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 111 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  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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