Customer Ratings & Reviews

i have vague memories of the original Link’s Awakening on classic Gameboy. i think i borrowed it from a friend and got to through a couple of dungeons. quite a few things about the beginning portion were very familiar, but it quickly became a brand new adventure for me. as such, i can say, i feel this game is satisfying both from a nostalgic point of view and one for new comers. if you like classic top down zelda games, this has the old school feel down to a T. but it’s been updated and refreshed to make it feel like it was made just yesterday. why is that special? well... for those who played the original zelda games: you’ll know just how creative the puzzles are, how they rely on you using your own intuition to solve them (instead of in game prompt or hand holding), and how fleshed our and bizarre the characters are. this is the perfect zelda to follow the massive success of Breath of The Wild with... not because they are similar (they’re not), but because they scratch an entirely different itch for the same market of fans. one you may not even know you had.

I finally picked up my copy of link’s awakening this morning and after playing a good 2 hours, i’m very happy with my purchase. Not only is it a great remake of the classic nes/snes game which were amazing, but it’s even better. The visuals & the music are great. I cant wait to keep playing it after work.

Don't hesitate! Really this is a magical game with a true one of a kind experience

What is not to like? 5 stars!! Had hours of fun replaying this amazing title.

If you played the original Game Boy version like I did, it’s literally the same game. It’s not completely unchanged—obviously there are fresh graphics as well as upgrades to things like the fishing game and the Secret Seashell concept. The new dungeon creator feature is cool as a diversion, but I wouldn’t say it adds a ton to the game. For me, this rework of a beloved game was a perfect hit of nostalgia with enough updates to feel like a brand new game even though I already knew every trick and puzzle. Fans of the classic, don’t worry, it feels like the original but with way better controls. If you’ve never played Link’s Awakening in one of its prior forms, it’s an amazing if easy Zelda game. Just remember it started as a Game Boy game and (and at it’s heart still is) and you won’t be disappointed.

I loved the original Link's Awakening on the Game Boy when I was younger. This is a great way to re-introduce the game for a new generation of gamers. The graphics are stylishly done, with a plastic, shiny toy look to them, and the music is top-notch.

I've beaten this game so many times both in its original Gameboy form and in the shiny new switch version. Always a good playthrough now with a few added bells and whistles.

I was blown away by this game! Yes, it’s not your open world 3D Zelda game but wait til you start playing it. It’s very engaging, will make you think hard what to do next, and it’s very rewarding when you beat a dungeon level. One of the best Zelda games, probably my 5th favorite Zelda game.

In this beautifully remastered installment of the Legend of Zelda series, you're in the midst of riding out a powerful thunderstorm at sea when your boat crashes. As you awaken, you find yourself on the mysterious Koholint Island. Your task? You must awaken the Wind Fish. Whilst on you quest, you will meet plenty of friendly characters and see more than a few familiar faces - Goombas, Cheep-cheeps, Bloopers, Shy Guys, Boos, a Chain Chomp, Piranha Plants, Buzzy Beetles, Pokeys, Spinys, Wart (the final boss from Super Mario Bros. 2, known as "Mamu" in this game) and Bob-Ombs, to name a few. That's right! We've got MARIO enemies! Of course there are some Zelda staples, too - Hinox, Stalfos, Moblins, Keese, Octorocks, and more. If you own ANY variant of the Nintendo Switch, you SHOULD get this game!

My 9 year old son loves Zelda games. He plays mostly on DS, but he was blown away by Breath of the Wild on Switch. He was so excited to play another great Zelda adventure on the Switch. Great graphics and wonderful gameplay. They did an excellent job rebooting a classic Zelda game

If you are a fan of Zelda or of old school adventure games I would highly recommend picking this up. It plays like the old-school Zelda games but I love the art-style and graphics they went with. They also throw in some interesting concepts to change it up so the gameplay doesn't feel as dated.

Wonderful game, would buy again and highly recommend.

I loved this game when it came out for the GameBoy, and the remake does it justice. Every character and creature is adorably recreated in the game's new art, and adds to the original's many charms. It's a short adventure, but well worth the price of admission.

Updates the game to modern standards, but still possesses the charm of the original. It really takes me back to my childhood. Even better on the Switch 2!

Played this game back when it was on the gameboy and can tell you this remake is very well done! The game feels refreshing to play and manages to keep the same feel I got back when I played the original. Definitely would recommend to anyone who has/hasn’t played any of the Zelda games!

Link's awakening is a very fun game to play its challenging enough to keep you going. there are a lot of easter eggs in the game which will take some time to find as you play. Very intuitive, good graphics, good storyline. This is one of those games that you can play over and over.

Great game. Played the original one on Gameboy Color a couple years ago and final got a Switch to play this version.

This is one of the best Zelda games available. It's old school style gameplay with modernized graphics. It has action and lots of puzzles too. The music is also very memorable.

A very detailed remake of the classic Gameboy game. It was the very first Zelda I ever owned and will always be special. The updated visuals and music is wonderful. Only complaint is as of launch, there are some noticeable framerate issues. Nothing game breaking but still very noticeable

If you haven't or have played the original on the Gameboy, this game is definitely worth the playthrough. such a good story. There's a bit of a framerate issue here and there, but its not gamebreaking. it could be patched, but who knows if Nintendo will do it. Overall, great game to play.