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September 2019
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One of the best Zelda games. a beautiful remake that feels great and is as polished as a Mirror Shield
Amazing updated graphics
Remastered music is a joy
Gameplay is fresh yet familiar
A few new elements
A lot of replay value
Beautiful graphics
Clever puzzles and level design
Almost identical to the original
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
Gorgeous visuals
Excellent reimagined music
Still a great game decades later
Lovely art design
Interesting mechanics
Plays fantastically
Beautifully remade graphics bring Link's Awakening into the modern era
Revised score is excellent
Still a ton of fun in a post-BotW world
Beautiful style
Subtle feeling of melancholy
Richly rewards curiosity
The editors didn't like
Chamber Dungeons
Frame rate drops
Frame rate drops can be a bit jarring
Some animation is slowed
Link's voice can be grating at times
Chamber Dungeons aren't as versatile as they could be
Need Amiibo for unique dungeon chambers
High price
Dungeon creator doesn't add much
Making and playing dungeons never manages to feel like an impactful addition
Occasional frame rate drops distract from the otherwise slick experience
Framerate drops and stutters when loading
Frame rate issues
Some objectives can be obscure
Chamber Dungeon isn't as fleshed out as I'd like it to be
Pricing is a little too high for my tastes
Frame drops suggest Link's Awakening pushes the Switch to the limit
Abstract: First off, the the Switch OLED is available-- giving you the choice between two Nintendo Switch units and the Nintendo Switch Lite if you're so inclined...
the level design of the game, both in dungeons and the overworld map, still hold up. It cleverly makes a world that opens up as players collect more items, many things hidden in plain sight. A lot of this also stems from the trade quest that takes place...
Published: 2019-10-22, Author: Eric , review by: slashgear.com
Beautifully remade graphics bring Link's Awakening into the modern era, Revised score is excellent, Still a ton of fun in a post-BotW world
Chamber Dungeon isn't as fleshed out as I'd like it to be, Pricing is a little too high for my tastes, Frame drops suggest Link's Awakening pushes the Switch to the limit
Published: 2019-10-06, Author: João , review by: neowin.net
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is certainly a unique experience in the franchise, and it stands out from the original for its beautiful art style and refined controls. It's not as grand of an adventure as we've seen from past games in the series, b...
Published: 2019-09-27, Author: Paul , review by: gaming-age.com
Abstract: Did you ever look through your Gameboy games and think they would be perfect if put on a modern platform with stylized graphics? Because Nintendo sure did! And the decision to bring a remaster of Links Awakening for Nintendo Switch turned out to be a very...
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Published: 2019-09-23, Author: Sara , review by: imore.com
Amazing updated graphics, Remastered music is a joy, Gameplay is fresh yet familiar, A few new elements, A lot of replay value
Frame rate drops can be a bit jarring, Some animation is slowed, Link's voice can be grating at times, Chamber Dungeons aren't as versatile as they could be, Need Amiibo for unique dungeon chambers
While I loved every second of playing this game, I can't ignore the technical issues I encountered. I picked a physical copy of the game at launch. Unfortunately, there have been a few problems with this version of the game. As I played, I experienced ran...
