![]() The game even includes the Color Dungeon from the DX version of the game. There are a few updates here and there, but this is still the same adventure. While the visuals are new, the writing remains mostly the same. This adds an exceptional level of charm to the game, especially with all the colorful characters Link will meet. Link’s Awakening on the Switch has a toy-like theme, making every character and environment feel part of a miniature diorama. Unfortunately, this does affect performance, as the frame rate tends to drop, especially when entering different areas.īeing a remake, most of that is mainly in the aesthetics. Don’t worry though, the side-scrolling segments are still in tact. Now, it’s all one scrolling world, minus the occasional building and dungeon. Before, every section would be it’s own tile on the map. Another change is the way Link explores Koholint Island. Now these slots are free for Link to use any of the other items he collects along his adventure. This is actually an improvement from the original, where Link had to use his equipment slots for these items. Link will have the use of his sword and shield, mapped to the B button and R button respectively. Link’s Awakening plays like a classic top-down Zelda title. The story is simple, yet effective, and full of charm, and it maintains that in this remake. ![]() The guardian of the island, a prophecy claims a young hero will gather the eight Instruments of the Sirens and wake the deity. Shortly after Link wakes up and recovers his sword, an owl tells him he must awaken the Wind Fish. On Koholint Island, he’s found by a young girl named Marin, who treats him along with her father Tarin. Sailing to new countries, series protagonist Link finds himself caught in a storm, destroying his boat and shipwrecking him on an island. The story of Link’s Awakening takes place after the plot of A Link to the Past. ![]() Now a new generation can experience this title on their Nintendo Switch, and fans of the original can reminisce. The charming story and characters, the wonderfully written music, and the classic gameplay I couldn’t wait. When Nintendo announced that they were remaking Link’s Awakening, I was excited to play it again. I heavily enjoyed playing the original, and I enjoyed the two Oracle series games that came after even more. The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening is one of my favorite titles in the series. Does this remake still retain the magic of the original? Or is the formula starting to show its age? Now, we have a fully remade version of The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, the 1993 Game Boy classic, courtesy of developer Grezzo. The Legend of Zelda series has taken it a step further with remastered titles like Wind Waker HD and Ocarina of Time 3D. Nintendo is no stranger to nostalgia, as many of their games make references and callbacks to past games. Oh nostalgia, what would we ever do without you? Sometimes you can be a blessing, and other times, it can be an unpleasant reminder.
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