Testseek.co.uk have collected 83 expert reviews of the The Legend of Zelda: Links Awakening and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for The Legend of Zelda: Links Awakening.
September 2019
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83 Reviews
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The editors liked
Cute aesthetic
Detailed
Immersive world
Great story
Challenging retro puzzles
Totally adorable art style
Equipment much more accessible
Welcome modern conveniences and additions
Gorgeous visuals improve on the the original's world
Classic
Satisfying 2D Zelda gameplay
Every character is charming
Bizarre crossover with other Nintendo universes
Beautiful reimagining
Excellent quality of life improvements
Still the same brilliantly quirky tale
Wonderful art style
Clever dungeon design
More collectibles
Numerous quality of life improvements
Amazing in handheld mode
Great gadget and puzzles and weapons
Brilliantly structured
Looks great – a total rework over the original
Vast swathes of hidden stuff
Immaculately executed dungeon-builder
Utterly enchanting story and atmosphere
Gorgeous visuals – one of the best on the console
Beautiful soundtrack breathes new life into the original
Replayability increased
Due to more collectibles and Chamber Dungeons
The editors didn't like
Chamber Arranging isn't great
Frame rate problems
No usual Zelda lore
Chamber dungeons are disappointing
Framerate dips when exiting areas
Performance problems in docked mode are noticeable
Faithfulness of remake can make certain parts predictable
Occasional framerate drops
Chamber Dungeons get dry quickly
May occasionally have you scratching your head and consulting walkthroughs
Published: 2019-09-20, Author: Peter , review by: gamespot.com
A captivating visual overhaul revives the decades-old handheld game, Fun in the sun and perilous puzzle-solving adds up to a delightful Zelda adventure, The expertly designed map packs a lot of challenges and secrets despite its small size, Koholint's isl
Making and playing dungeons never manages to feel like an impactful addition, Occasional frame rate drops distract from the otherwise slick experience
Beautiful graphics, Clever puzzles and level design, Almost identical to the original
High price, Dungeon creator doesn't add much
Petty complaints aside, Link's Awakening looks great and plays well. It's rare enough that a Nintendo system gets two new Zelda games; the Switch is currently slated for three (Breath of the Wild, Link's Awakening and Breath of the Wild 2). The game is bo...
Published: 2019-09-19, Author: Jeff , review by: venturebeat.com
I'm sad that this new Link's Awakening didn't make me feel like a kid again, but nothing ever will. And I'm OK with that. I'm creating new memories all the time. Link Between Worlds and Breath of the Wild both brought magic into my life because they have...
Published: 2019-09-19, Author: Dave , review by: wccftech.com
Gorgeous visuals, Excellent reimagined music, Still a great game decades later
Framerate drops and stutters when loading
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening looks gorgeous, sounds beautiful, and tells a twee and compelling tale. While the game can be played through in around ten hours if you know what you're doing in advance, new players will find a lengthy and engaging Z...
My most succinct recommendation for the 2019 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening would be this: a couple of weeks ago, having finished the original, I was actively hoping that this wouldn't be a shot-for-shot remake. Entire decades after the f...
Published: 2019-09-24, Author: Darren , review by: futurefive.co.nz
Abstract: 25 years after its original Game Boy release, Nintendo's classic The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, has been reimagined for the Switch. First released way back in 1993 on Nintendo Game Boy, the game was reissued in 1999 for the Game Boy Color. With f...
Published: 2019-09-19, Author: Nick , review by: criticalhit.net
Abstract: Link's Awakening, the first The Legend of Zelda game for a handheld system, first came out 26 years ago. As far as video games go, it's a relic of a bygone age – but it's one (especially its 1998 Gameboy colour DX re-release) that's highly revered by fans...
My most succinct recommendation for the 2019 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening would be this: a couple of weeks ago, having finished the original, I was actively hoping that this wouldn't be a shot-for-shot remake. Entire decades after the f...
