Customer Ratings & Reviews

I absolutely love this game!! I've been a Zelda game fanatic since forEVER!! I'd buy it again and again.

A great remake of the gameboy classic with much improved, sound and gameplay!

Links awakening reimagined on switch entirely brings back so much from the original GB game, and so much more. Definitely worth $60

Great game. Easy gameplay and a nice game to play when relaxing.

It's just so adorable and so fun and so hassle free. Just a great game for anyone.

Cant put it down but almost finished, great graphics, challenging and one of the best zelda games

I love Zelda games of all kind and this one is not botw but it’s still nice!

Great old game made new. Took me back to my youth.

Turning 38 years old and wasn’t disappointed buying this game bringing back memories of when I was young with game boy .

i love zelda! the fact that they have it on sale for 40 was too good to pass up, so i bought 2 haha

Game was delivered on time and correct. Enjoyed the game.

I’ve been a fan of Zelda games since the original released for the NES. My personal favorite in the series is A Link to the Past and you can bet I spent a lot of time playing that game. I’m a huge fan of the top down versions of these games because there’s so much character and attention to detail with all of the maps. I never got around to playing Link’s Awakening when it released on the gameboy because I didn’t believe a huge sprawling world would be represented well on the portable format. I was wrong. Enter Link’s Awakening for the Switch! A top down Zelda that follows the same formula I grew to love with the original and A Link to the Past with a fresh coat of paint! The music is wonderful, the graphics are beautiful and the secrets are aplenty! There are exclusive dungeons that have unique items in each of them that allow you to access different areas and huge bosses that are fun to battle. The over world map is detailed enough to plan where you need to go and I really like having the ability to leave markers for yourself to reference later if you come across a potential secret you don’t have access to. It’s a neat and tidy package that begs to be opened. With glowing praise there will always be cons and the issues I have with the game aren’t gamebreaking but rather minor annoyances. You are forced to use the analog rather than the dpad which imo felt more suited to this game and the frame rate is all over the place while exiting and entering buildings and caves. The game also isn’t very long either. My gametime clocked in at just under 25 hours which for a Zelda game is pretty low. The story is also a little shallow as well. My issues aside this game is absolutely worth playing if you’ve never experienced it before. I think $60 is a bit steep for the amount of game you get here but it’s Zelda in it’s finest format and that alone should warrant a purchase from the people that appreciate the format.

The Legend of Zelda Link’s Awakening is a charming and tightly designed adventure that proves how creative the series can be even without Hyrule or Zelda herself. Its world feels small but memorable with clever puzzles and dungeons that reward observation more than brute force. The story is surprisingly emotional and introspective for a classic Zelda game, giving it a tone that quietly lingers after you finish. Combat is simple but satisfying, and the quirky characters give the island a distinct personality. Overall it is a timeless entry that stands out for its creativity, heart, and focus on pure gameplay.

Based on the classic Game Boy Color game, Link's Awakening fixes a lot of small problems with the original. You have better access to your inventory now instead of constantly switching back and forth to equip items. There are also no loading screens like in the GBC version, so everything now is interconnected. However, when you move into a new area the game goes from 60fps to about 30 FPS in order to load all assets of the area that you're in. It is a slight annoyance at first but you soon get used to it after a while. Hopefully this occurrence gets somehow patched out later on, but it doesn't ruin the experience though. There are a couple of new goodies here and there in this remake but for the vast majority the game is how you remembered it back in the day. The art style for this game at first may seem to not be a good choice, but it suits it considering it was an old GBC game. Objects and towns look like they were beautifully handcrafted in a claymation kind of way, with background fire and water effects looking quite realistic to contrast it. It is a quite good 10 to 15 hour experience (depending if you played the original or not) to enjoy.

The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening remains one of the most charming and unique entries in Nintendo’s legendary franchise. Originally released in 1993 for the Game Boy, and later reimagined in 2019 for the Nintendo Switch, the game has consistently stood out for its imaginative world, engaging puzzles, and heartfelt narrative. From the moment Link awakens on the mysterious Koholint Island, the tone feels distinct from other Zelda titles. The setting departs from the familiar kingdom of Hyrule, trading castles and fields for a dreamlike island inhabited by quirky, memorable characters. The story’s central mystery—the nature of the Wind Fish and Link’s quest to awaken it—creates an emotional undercurrent that resonates long after the credits roll. Gameplay remains faithful to the series’ formula of exploration, combat, and puzzle-solving, while introducing clever twists. Dungeons are expertly designed, each with inventive mechanics that challenge the player without ever feeling unfair. The addition of side quests, such as the beloved trading sequence, enhances the sense of adventure and discovery. The 2019 remake elevates the experience with a vibrant, toy-like art style that perfectly captures the game’s whimsical spirit. The new presentation brings Koholint Island to life with stunning detail, while the updated soundtrack breathes fresh energy into its iconic melodies. Quality-of-life improvements—such as streamlined item management—make gameplay smoother without compromising the original’s charm. If there is a criticism to be made, it lies in the occasional performance dips in the Switch version and the relatively short playtime compared to modern Zelda titles. However, these issues are minor when weighed against the overall experience. In the end, Link’s Awakening stands as both a nostalgic masterpiece and a timeless adventure. Whether you are experiencing the Game Boy original or the Switch remake, it is a captivating journey that highlights the heart and imagination at the core of the Zelda series. Verdict: A magical and enduring classic that every Zelda fan—and every fan of adventure games—should experience.

My time spent with The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch has been a great amount of fun. The original on the GameBoy was my first ever Zelda game and what this HD Switch remake offers is what I pictured in my mind as a kid. Taking the nostalgia goggles off, there's nothing too spectacular going on here, it's just a solid "2.5-D" Zelda game with overall crisp gameplay (disregarding minor frame-rate hiccups in high-activity areas), a familiar story, and a compelling art style. If you're a fan of adventure games, you'll enjoy this one!

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

Overall, this game is visually stunning and extremely entertaining. If you’re a fan of the Zelda franchise or even have never played them before this is a great game for all ages.

Fun game for all you LOZ fans out there! This was a gift for a friend that loves the franchise. He loves it!

My 8 and 39 year olds are having a blast. Looks amazing on 4k tv. The kids call it a vintage game? I can't say much else for the gameplay, sorry. Overall, the 8 year old and the 39 year old both love it.