Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (2019) Switch Link’s Awakening has always been one of my very favorites in the franchise and I played the game as a kid many times on my GameBoy! I remember being super blown away that it had cameos from other Nintendo games in it (this was before the Smash days, it was rare to see crossovers). It’s such a quirky game and the people who worked on it were inspired by Twin Peaks of all things. There’s a kinda dark subtext with having Link be on a quest to essentially destroy the universe. I loved the graphics in the remake, it looks like you are playing in a toy box. That being said, at least my copy had some serious frame rate issues where it was frequently dropping from 60 FPS down to 30 FPS. I’m not a stickler but it’s really noticeable and I’m surprised this never got patched out. It ran like this in both handheld and docked mode. It’s still very playable tho. Other than that it’s just like playing the original albeit with better graphics and music. There are a couple extra things (and a dungeon maker). I remembered everything you had to do from the numerous times I have beat so I blew through it. I still enjoy this game a whole bunch. <3

Fun game that offers hours of challenges and item collecting. Combat isn't overly challenging, but there are some enemies that need special items to defeat. Don't worry, you collect them as you progress through the game. There's lots of characters from the Super Mario games, some good and some enemies. It's a top down game, but there are some side scrolling sections that are neat to see. I will definitely be doing another playthrough soon.

This game definitely takes you back if you played the original SNES one, but there are added content that makes you feel as if you're playing something while relieving a classic!

Whether or not you’ve played the original on the Gameboy Color, this is a great addition to the series. If you’re a Zelda fan like I am, guarantee you’ll love it as well.

This game will make you reminisce of the good ol’ Nintendo and Super Nintendo times. I dare you to play it WITHOUT the help of walkthroughs... it will be hours of fun!

Graphics are good , fun for all ages . Recommend it

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening was an amazing childhood memory for me when I played it back on the original GameBoy. Seeing the re-release of this game on the Nintendo Switch with new gameplay and puzzles brought nothing but excitement. There is a reason people keep going out and buying anything with the name Zelda on it. This game does not disappoint. For old gamers looking to recapture the nostalgia or new gamers looking to experience a Zelda game, this game is a great way to start that Zelda journey for them. Highly recommended for any video game lover.

Amazing how they managed to bring the Gameboy original back nearly square for square and have it feel exactly as it should while also feeling totally new. The UI, menus, and controls were obviously a much needed update that modernize the game, but the presentation is what makes this game worth the $60. Link's Awakening was a cute, unique, but, ultimately, weird Zelda game. The updated graphics and soundtrack perfectly re-capture that for those who played the original and conveys it to a new generation. I'm glad this classic got the face lift it deserved. Hopefully they can use this as a base to do the same with the Oracle games.

This game is so beautiful and fun! If youve never played a 2D Zelda game before, this is a great place to start! I had a good experience purchasing from Best Buy. I would highly recommend this game.

Fantastic Zelda game with really cute graphics and art style! Anyone can play this which makes it really great. Graphics are nice for a Nintendo Switch!

I love this game. A good remake of a classic. I recommend if you are thinking about it.

Highly recommend this game to all ages. From the video and screen shot you would assume this is meant for a younger age. Don’t be fooled. Super fun for anyone.

Awesome game. Perfect if you want something “new” but still with the classic Zelda gameplay, not wanting to grind through the current Switch Zelda

I played a ton of Link's Awakening back on Game Boy when I was younger. It filled my car rides with joy, and kept me up at night under the sheets with the little worm light. This is that game, with a shiny coat of paint on it. For me, that's all I could ask for. New features? Not much, just a little puzzle mode of a dungeon creator. More accessible? Hardly! The owl will come around and give you a place to be, and you can go in the phone buildings to call a helpful NPC for tips, but that was in the original too! Yea, it's a shorter game, but I think it's one well worth the price of entry, and one you don't want to miss.

Great game! It’s not super long so you can finish it pretty quickly compared to other games.

Longtime old school The Legend of Zelda fans will love this remake! Great game for beginning Zelda players! Highly recommend the amiibo that is associated with the game!

This is a great remake of a classic zelda game. It is a little short but its really fun and if you have never played the original you should definitely check it out.

A remake of the first portable Zelda game on Gameboy, played from a top-down perspective similar to other games in the series, such as The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. Huge upgrade in graphics and sound compared to its Gameboy counterpart with a new difficulty, called Hero Mode, included for those looking for a challenge. The gameplay is as fun as the original, though it remains largely unchanged, with minor alterations and quality of life improvements here and there. Highly recommended whether you're new to Zelda or a series veteran.

Bought this game for the wife, because she loves puzzle games but struggles with open world games like Breath of the Wild. She beat it in about 12 hours total, which was perfect for her. She doesn't like to be bogged down by long games because of limited time to play. We have three toddlers so really we just game once they're all in bed. She loved the story and the Chain Chomps, which she identified from Mario. Was cool to watch someone play a remaster of one of my childhood games. I have yet to play it but I watched about 60% of her play through. Looked like a ton of fun!

One of the best remakes there ever was. Whether you’ve played the original or not, I’d highly recommend for any Legend of Zelda fan