The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

Eurogamer

Tom Phillips

Essential

A masterly remake that preserves Koholint Island for a new generation.

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IGN

Joe Skrebels

9.4 / 10.0

Updating the look but never losing the feel of the original, Link's Awakening is a masterclass in remaking a classic.

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Metro GameCentral

Unknown Author

8 / 10

The lack of any meaningful additions is a surprise, but it only underlines what a fantastic game the Game Boy original was, in what is still a classic Zelda title that thoroughly deserves the star treatment.

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GamesRadar+

Sam Loveridge

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening manages to feel new, but still maintain the essence of the amazing original. This is peak old-school Zelda, and it's never looked better.

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Game Informer

Jeff Cork

9 / 10.0

Link's Awakening was home to some of the best classic-era dungeon designs and bosses in the series, and this remake is a reminder of (or introduction to) its legacy

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GameSpot

Peter Brown

8 / 10

Link's Awakening on Nintendo Switch is a smart remake that enhances the spirit of the original while upholding the things that made it a classic in the first place.

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USgamer

Nadia Oxford

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening remake for the Switch improves most of the flaws from the original game while maintaining (or enhancing) everything that makes Link's Game Boy adventure a classic. Its shiny new coat of paint suits it well, even if slowdown issues pop up from time to time. A few hours of play is all it takes to remind you why Zelda fans love Link's Awakening so very much.

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