Customer Ratings & Reviews

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.

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.

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.

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

Amazing retro game made better by the 60 FPS using the Switch 2

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.

Really immersive, fun and a enjoyable story experience

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.

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!

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

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.

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!

Graphics are good , fun for all ages . Recommend it

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.

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

Another great Zelda game for the books. I know it's a remake but since I have never played the original I was totally stoked to grab this puppy and I was not disappointed. Great graphics on the new switch and an HDTV. This game is so fun, the puzzles are challenging enough but not too much that you want to throw your controller. Fun and nostalgic like the original games. Don't get me wrong I love BOTW but this is a great blast from the past in an improved package. If you love classic Zelda games you will not be dissappointed. I mean who wouldn't want to spend hours chopping grass and getting coins! LOL

Just like the classic one I love when I was kid. There was a drop of FPS here and there but not much to really ruin the game. Five stars all the way.

I love all the Zelda games. This one is shorter than some, and it is a rerelease of a different system game. Do your research if those bother you.

I never played the original Link's Awakening, so I'm not sure how close this remake comes to the story and gameplay of the original. I didn't even read any reviews of the game before purchasing. I think the graphic style is very unique and 'fun'. The gameplay somewhat reminds me of when games were a little simpler. I actually had a lot more fun with the game than I anticipated. There are all kinds of optional special items you can get that help you throughout the rest of the game. Overall, I found it to be an addicting game that I couldn't put down until I beat it, and I enjoyed the entire experience.