Customer Ratings & Reviews

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.

I never played the original, this is a very entertaining game. Maybe not as long as others, but it’s essentially a port of a constrained earlier game, So I’ll let it slide. The value may not be there from that perspective, but If you’rea LoZ fan, you’ll find this to be a great addition. I’d wager for parents looking for pressies, this is an approachable game for an average 9/10 year old and beyond and maybe an active gamer as young as 8.

Beat it pretty fast but really enjoyed my time. Sometimes it difficult to figure out what to do next, but just make sure you talk to people and pay attention to the hints. Games better when you don’t look up a guide.

Love the new graphics. My Switch had a hard time handling it at times, but it's still the same game I loved 26 years ago. The hero mode is a little frustrating at first.

Its a beautiful re-release/re-imagining of the original game. Some framerate hiccups which is surprising given the age of the source material. Plays great otherwise!

Zelda is always great, and this remake is exception. Found for a cheaper price at Walmart on Black Friday but this is a must own for any Zelda fan.

So much fun and challenging. The graphics and new touches were perfect. I was sad when I finished the game because it was such a great remake. Bring on BOTW!

Same great Zelda with a fresh coat of paint. Known to have frame rate issues, but I for one have yet to experience any such issues. A must play Zelda! One of the best.

There are a lot of mixed reviews out there and it really all depends on the experience the players had in the past with the original. This is a square for square remake of the original. It has a beautiful updated look, excellent controller mechanic improvements and a few extras there weren't in the original. I loved playing this game on Gameboy and to play this on Switch just took me back to those gameboy days albeit with a completely updated/modern feel! Definitely worth the purchase even at full price. One of the best in the Zelda Franchise in my opinion.

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

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!

Never played the original so this was new for me. Had lots of fun and enjoyed it with my kids.

What a cute little game. I do have some issues with frame rates when playing in handheld mode with I would of expected to be fixed since it’s been out for a while. But it’s still worth it. When it’s up on the tv the visuals are amazing and the audio is adorable.

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.

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.

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.

Classic remaster with amazing visuals. Frame rate drops a bit, especially when playing undocked. But this is a must for any Zelda fan

Great remake of the Game Boy original! The art style is much different, but modernizes the game. Definitely give it a try if you’re a Zelda fan.

This game brings me back to the original and I love the art style within it. There are some frame rate drops but once you play it for awhile you don't even notice it.

If you love Zelda series or love great adventures rpg, this fame is such a masterpiece of a game.Beautiful graphics and amazing Zelda classic music and great puzzles!