The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Nintendo Switch Review | Is It Worth It?

The original Game Boy epic, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening has been remade for a new generation on Nintendo Switch! How does this new iteration stack up to the classic? I guess we could wake the Wind Fish to see what it thinks!
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[@SeeinHyrule]

I want to own every Zelda game on the Switch. They need to release a Wind Waker / Twilight Princess HD two pack port from the Wii U and it's time for Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask to get the HD remakes that they deserve. I really hope the rumor that Nintendo plans a major Zelda release every year for the remainder of the Switches life cycle is true

[@redlion145]

I hadn't heard that rumor, but just last night I went on the "news" feature on my Switch and there was an article called... hold on I bet it's still there... it's titled "Get to know Link and his many adventures!" and it proceeds to list every Zelda game. There are 18 listed, and that excludes a few remasters and mobile type games (and the non-canon ones from Phillips CD-i). I think there's more than enough material to do so, but would we get tired of paying 60 dollars for unoriginal content? Particularly if it's just a remaster, I think 40-50 is a better price point, even for a first party title.

[@kisnettpicart7830]

But skyward sword tho

[@mathewdempsey16]

I want a Zelda 1 remake

[@GameAGuy]

Twilight princess wind waker is next year with link to past remake. The year breath of wild 2 comes out we also get the minish cap remake. We are getting two zelda games a year now here on out.

[@bugsyyyyyy]

I think next year we’ll get Twilight Princess or Wind Waker (Wii U version) and the year after BOTW 2

[@Xerkun]

Just cleared the game yesterday. My first Zelda game ever was BOTW then went to TOTK. After clearing the two with almost 800 hour between the two, Awakening was a breath of fresh air. Such an amazing game!

[@OzanBozz62]

Hope theyll put wind waker, majoras mask and ocarina of time in the switch.

[@courtneymaynard8853]

Oz N Twilight Princess would be amazing to have on the switch too

[@ajahncodar]

They just did a Windwaker remake on the WiiU so I'd be surprised if they do another for the Switch so soon. They redid Majoras Mask for 3DS so I'd also be surprised if they redid that so soon but I haven't heard of an Ocarina of Time remake! Wish they'd do all of them though

[@mxttstrxfe]

I would love a port of Majoras mask 3D as long as they fix the swimming and ocarina of time 3D

[@FangAoLi]

I think Skyward sword would be woth it, due to the motion controls! I would like that remake

[@LillWawrence]

Cody Woodman how do you know about the WW and MM remakes but not the Ocarina of Time 3DS remake (/HD remasters)

[@SwitchMania]

Tomorrow’s going to be a busy day! Untitled Goose Game, Ni No Kuni, Links Awakening, and the official launch of the Switch Lite. I’m so freaking excited!

[@Gabriel-tg2ob]

Área 51 raid

[@SansMain]

My friends’ birthday

[@villain-ek3yv]

And rich.??

[@SwitchMania]

Brummie Key been paying off the switch lite and the games over time. Ni no kunis been announced for a few months and links awakening for almost a year. Plus I heard that untitled goose game will be on sale on the day of launch from $20 to $15

[@FirlowXD]

And AI The Somnium Files!

[@SwitchStop]

I’m pretty sure the OST is worth it for me! Hopefully Nintendo doesn’t strike it from YT tho...

[@daveyjoneslocker4703]

Oh they’re gonna

[@daveyjoneslocker4703]

Myy100 yeah, they do. Sure would be cool if they would give me the right to legally digitally purchase their soundtrack. Until they do that I’ll pirate it. I’m going to listen to it, legally or “illegally”, I prefer legally but apparently Nintendo doesn’t want my money.

[@luigi7781]

@@daveyjoneslocker4703 yeah, I find it weird that they dont let you buy the soundtrack. Lol

[@Neodude991]

Tal Tal Heights is still my fav ever Zelda theme next to the Dark World theme.

[@tobyk5091]

Hi Thomas

[@VeshSneaks]

Here's hoping Nintendo has Grezzo remake the Oracle games next. They seem to be the go-to team for remaking Zelda titles.

[@daveyjoneslocker4703]

Since those are the other 2 gameboy games hopefully they get this same style and come on one cartridge

[@KookShanty]

Hopefully a new ever oasis first. That series deserves a second chance

[@claridagio]

Definitely. Wouldn't say no to DLC to keep the cost down too...

[@YoshionoKimochi]

I would love for them to make the actual trilogy of games instead of just the two.

[@luigi7781]

@@YoshionoKimochi kinda like a star fox 2 situation? They were gonna make a 3rd one but it got scraped due to it being to complicated or something?

[@James-zy5lh]

I would love for Nintendo to make more, “classic” styles Zelda games. There’s a real youthful charm to them that you don’t quite capture in the newer, more grandiose games.

[@cherry414]

This game is so refreshing after playing BOTW for hours. This game feels like an actual Zelda game

[@6ftmouse349]

Yeah the Zelda with Goombas and Zelda not in it feels like a “real” Zelda game

[@cherry414]

@@6ftmouse349 I said it felt like a real zelda game because it wasn't open world. Sorry for the confusion

[@dinofanta222]

@@cherry414 except first zelda and link to past were open world

[@PadawanIan]

botw feels like a zelda game so does totk they’re both great yes their formulas are different doesn’t mean they’re bad tho

[@benjacdesign]

@@cherry414 Ocarina of time is the best Zelda ever made and that was basically open world

[@cru3lw0rld_96]

I really hope they do this for Oracle of Ages/Seasons. Seasons specifically is my favorite portable Zelda game, but playing them together is amazing. It’d be amazing to have that experience in this style.

[@alexande98]

4:40 “Reawakening” ah love to hear that, because I think it is exactly How Nintendo wants us to really just reawaken this Great game

[@AT-zk5ko]

I kinda hope Seasons and Ages get this deal too.

[@PhoenixAlphie16]

A T SAAAAAME.

[@michaelsong5555]

YESSSS

[@grantreid6155]

I was born in 91 I had all my life to try links awakening and for some reason or another I didn't but in a way I'm glad as I get to experience this for the first time. And I can not wait

[@LapisGoBlue]

I get paid tomorrow...it comes out tomorrow 🙃

[@TTHBLOX_]

Same

[@ThunderDragonRandy]

I'm also excited to pick it up tomorrow. Glad I saved my money just for this. :)

[@frozengamer3030]

I have to wait

[@gavinharahus8252]

LapisGoBlue got it today mate preorder can’t wait got it digital download for preorder

[@LapisGoBlue]

@@TTHBLOX_ littt

[@isaiah1516]

I'm so glad I have a September birthday. It's easier to get all the games coming out when I can ask others to buy them for me lol

[@zhangir]

isaiah1516 yeah same

[@akillys0586]

I really wish they would remake the original Zelda from NES in this style. That would be amazing

[@FirlowXD]

"If you're one of the people who felt that BOTW gave you too much freedom and didn't feel enough like Zelda" I mean, personally it wasn't the exploration but the dungeons that really killed the Zelda vibe for me. Zelda thrives most on its dungeons and BOTW's dungeons were rough. But anyway, lovely review, excited for the game!!!

[@wombatkidd]

i honestly think Ruto and Naboris are both pretty good but the other two are a mess. the dlc dungeon was ok

[@thor-robertj2100]

@Nickolas Schneider good lord. You are probably a delightful individual otherwise, but this was a fantastically obnoxious comment.

[@ninja_tony]

@Blue&Green But that's the OP's point. I love BOTW, but the fact that it doesn't have any true dungeons os one of it's biggest drawbacks.

[@Cascada200]

BOTW. What dungeons? Those things were jokes to be called dungeons. Bland and repetitive boring

[@dreamweaver5803]

I'd love to see this engine used to remake the Oracle games!

[@nucleor7268]

They NEED to make an Earthbound remake in this style.

[@martinvela5753]

Im so glad i pre ordered my copy of the dreamer edition and just got the confirmation it will be waiting for me tommorow.

[@dmaprojectlogan]

Wonder if the lag varies by machine? Was this on the newer model?

[@C0nnie]

insanely good game. i want to buy a switch just for it but im holding out for a pokemon bundle. hopefully

[@YamiAnubisX]

Links Awakening remake engine gives way for Oracle of seasons and ages, I know the boss theme will be re used considering the original was re used as the mini boss theme in oos and ooa.

[@Codemarla]

So hyped for this. I'll get it once Ive finished A Link to the Past and Borderlands 3.

[@IkaSchmika]

Can't wait for Link's Awakening DX on switch!

[@ThunderDragonRandy]

The DX version was on Game Boy Color. The Switch version is simply called Link's Awakening just like the original Game Boy version. But I too am excited to play it tomorrow. :)

[@arandompatrat9202]

TDPNeji I think he was talking about how there was no new content added pretty much since the Dx version, so it is still practically the same

[@theultimatewaluigi4594]

*Switch color

[@grovercleveland8572]

technically this is a DX remaster as the color dungeon wasn't in the original

[@redlion145]

@@arandompatrat9202 Yeah, that was the joke. It kinda sucks explaining jokes though, at least for me, so I want you to know you're a good person. Most people would just post r/Whoosh and move on, so good on ya.

[@delightfulsquirtle316]

ncie game, but I played this game to death on the gameboy color, emulator and the 3ds. I think I'll pass on this one, for now. Maybe catch it up if it gets cheaper. To anyone who did not play the original: "PLAY. THIS. GAME!"

[@nicholassullivan1239]

It feels like a 40.00 title.

[@mikkdc]

LTTP is one of my all time favourite Zelda games but I never got to play the original version of this. I may have to pick this one up when it's on sale.

[@Duhandle]

Just beat A Link to the Past on SNES Online. Now I can't wait to get my copy of Link's Awakening

[@redlion145]

Did you get a SNES controller? My NES ones are just sitting on a shelf because the titles they've released for NES aren't my faves (No Final Fantasy, no Dragon Warrior, no Battletoads, plenty of stupid Tennis and Tecmo) and I don't want to make the same mistake with the SNES controller if I can just skip it.

[@Duhandle]

@@redlion145 I mainly played in handheld mode. The games holds up so. But I already have an 8bitdo SN30pro which is modeled after the SNES controller so I'll just use that.

[@michaelsong5555]

Do you think we'll ever see Oracles remakes in this beautiful remake form? I really really enjoyed those games.

[@jayr262]

I loved this game. I was just confounded by the trading sequence in the beginning.

[@daveyjoneslocker4703]

Sure would be cool if Nintendo would allow me to legally digitally stream or purchase the soundtrack...

[@flippermonster2374]

I feel like you of all people would have no problem pirating it.

[@sethtravis34]

Cant wait to play this. Never had it back then. I prefer top down for Zelda games. Breath of the wild. Was great. But this style is my favorite!

[@Toddis]

Another review I saw said the slow down was very present and noticeable

[@morpheuslordofoneiroi3293]

I do hope they allow uploads and downloads of the dungeons from creators.

[@hadizeroX]

Can't wait to receive my pre-ordered Dreamer's edition and Link amiibo. Thanks for the good review

[@rosez4eva]

I got half way through the game boy version before I got frustrated because of all the items I had to keep switching between... I’ll probably pick this up because I felt bad I never finished it.

[@ThatBaldGamer]

Great review. Honestly this has me slightly pumped again (I had some worries). Thank you! I look forward to playing it!

[@daveyjoneslocker4703]

What worries? It’s looked stellar, faithful and beautiful since the day it was announced.

[@ThatBaldGamer]

@@daveyjoneslocker4703 - The story being the exact same game and almost word for word. Which it is, but it's nice to hear it outright. Also I've heard there would be some performance issues. They mention it's barely noticeable in this video.

[@TheMurderer1000]

@@ThatBaldGamer the problem is , its 60$ !!!!!!

[@charliefen7056]

Gwyn 95 and? It is not a straight port, they had to revamp everything

[@davidlarkin1040]

@@ThatBaldGamer eyyy! Never found a KZbinr I watch on a video that is not their own!

[@QoryFriday]

how long the gameplay?

[@jefferyjones8399]

Just picked this up with the Link Amiibo and I am excited.

[@brandenbran]

At 3:13 KZbin captions thought he said “the island of Coolant” 😢

[@IV_Boi]

These games are not only nostalgic but have brought me some of my fondest memories as a child..when life was so much simpler..absolutely stunning..played all the original Zelda’s and I’ll definitely be redoing the entire series..this series seems immortal

[@mathewdempsey16]

My copy is supposed to be delivered by 8 pm on the 20th, but the tracking says it’s in Arizona and I’m in PA, so I doubt it’ll get here on time

[@DiegoGonzalez-ic3si]

It will bro, have faith... And good luck!!

[@JCM311]

Just picked up my Grey Lite and this game. Can’t wait to put hours into it.

[@Himoooo]

Hey guys im new on swith Want to buy switch just for harvest moon and pokemon series But i want to know what i get before that release?? Mario odyssey or this?

[@shinigamimiroku3723]

8:16 Oh, Jiraaaaaard... You're being summoned...

[@Aries73]

Imagine if someone decided to remake Zelda II in a similar way.

[@rickdiculous9737]

I've imagined it and its meh

[@lazydaze3134]

Zelda 2 and Ocarina of Time are my two favorite.

[@dayalasingh5853]

I was going to get the dreamer edition but it's sold out

[@SansMain]

Lol

[@dayalasingh5853]

@@SansMain not really

[@n21james1]

Same. I feel your pain...

[@dayalasingh5853]

@@xXLucromXx I know, I was still too late

[@SansMain]

Dayala Singh I know it’s just funny because I feel the pain, y’know?

[@chrisgardeski5746]

Can I get a "whilst" count?

[@randeschamps7101]

Well time to buy a switch to play my favorite Zelda game with pretty graphics.... Looks at switch prices... well time to replay it on virtual console.

[@Rubberman202]

Great! Now let's get a remake of Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru/For the Frog the Bell Tolls in this style! It feels only fitting, since both it and Link's Awakening were Game Boy games that used the same engine, not to mention they already have a model of Richard from that game!

[@Overglock]

"Tonboro shores" guys? Come on, it's literally written on the screen: TOR-ON-BO Shores.

[@nogudrhymez]

Some people are just Moronbo

[@airship46n]

How fitting, I got an ad for Link’s Awakening on this video

[@casanovafrankenstein5016]

Yup.

[@cherry414]

I also hope they remake Minish Cap like this. It's one of my favourite Zelda game.

[@rainbowgaming6083]

I don't have any knowlege on Legend of Zelda games and don't even know the characters. Should I buy this game or should I learn about Zelda first?

[@ZillennialResonance]

Great game, but not worth $60 when you can buy the original for $6 on 3DS. This version only changes graphics and updates small things about gameplay. The Crash N Sane trilogy included 3 remade games that are newer and that only cost $40.

[@nicholassullivan1239]

THANK YOU!!!! Agreed 100% If it was 40.00 I would be more interested.

[@MrImarket]

Looks awesome and fun, however comparing this to the value of botw I just can’t justify a full price tag...

[@strobaholic]

Great review. I cannot wait for release. Day one buy for sure! 😍

[@vengerzz8862]

This game was an absolute yes for me before i knew it was only a 15h playthrough. It will be the first time I play this game but I'm not sure if it's worth it's price...

[@nicholassullivan1239]

Give your money to DQ 11 or Ni No Kuni. This game is great looking and a well made game, but damn that price.

[@vengerzz8862]

@@nicholassullivan1239 DQ 11 looks good honestly i might get it but I was so disappoint about Link's awakening I meed a new Zelda experience so much jaha

[@kboi1170]

I'm getting this after I finish A Link to the Past on Switch online.

[@YoshionoKimochi]

I never played it.. I'm looking forward!

[@rodrigopimentel9380]

Now that Microsoft is our friend, we can no more miss big action games, since I believe Gears and Halo will eventually be on the palm of my hands (with this or with a future hardware Switch), and best of all, we can keep playing masterpieces such as this one, that could only come from a Nintendo production.

[@Cudizone_806]

On sale for prime weekend. Worth $40?

[@aaronronquillo2122]

I've played Legend of Zelda in my old Nintendo Family Computer (Asian version of NES) and Link's Awakening reminds me of the OG game.

[@justnailingit7466]

Thank you so much for the awesome review, can't wait to get my hands on this beautiful game!

[@PinkShades]

You should do what you do on your channel but with your hands on top of a physical copy of this game!

[@justnailingit7466]

@@PinkShades haha, literally my hands on the game 😂 clever

[@PinkShades]

@@justnailingit7466 I pay attention! Pun totally intended ;)

[@ItsOnlyFear-sg4tj]

Fan girl

[@justnailingit7466]

@@ItsOnlyFear-sg4tj indeed I am

[@USMCbrantley]

Can't wait for November! Nintendo's Biggest Sale Month on their big main titles! Plus my Birthday month

[@jasonsauriol2606]

Just a few hours in and this game and the feeling is amazing.

[@TheSteamyPickle]

I don’t get it. How are you getting such solid frames? My game plays like a stuttering mess. Are you playing it off your system memory or a card?

[@pollo20x6]

Wait, Marin is Tarin's father? I've been playing Link's Awakening since I was a kid (turning 27 this weekend) and I thought they were married. This is seriously blowing my mind cause it changes the way I see everything between everyone

[@mr.radioshow8544]

are they going to remake minish cap yet?

[@NTG360]

Well this is my first Zelda game gotta say this is very fun remake graphics so good so many things to do I find this gamestyle is better than BOTW

[@FranktheTank319]

Thia reminds me of A Link Between Worlds. I think i might get it

[@kovius564]

Ocarina of time was the first LoZ game I played so on switch would be amazing

[@jorlowski1855]

So far every switch has launched alongside a Zelda game. Does that mean the the swich pro will launch alongside Breath of the Wild 2?

[@lunytunez3634]

Just got skyward sword getting this one next

[@Anthony-ql1iv]

Haven't been this excited for a Switch title in a long while

[@philiphaller1018]

I hope they do this with a Link to the past

[@Dr.Alligator]

But is it worth $60? More than BotW?

[@TheMurderer1000]

@Nickolas Schneider hahahaha never

[@Atlasfilms08]

@@TheMurderer1000 You can often find Tropical freeze remaster on sale for like $40. I'd be surprised if that's not the case for Link's Awakening a year from now. Sure they put in more work for this than TF remaster but LA was still considerably less work than most AAA $60 games.

[@nicholassullivan1239]

Yep, I would spend it on DQ 11 or some other game with more content. Keep mind, Link's Awakening is the first in the series that I owned and I loved it.

[@Smfsableye]

@@TheMurderer1000 If Nintendo Selects ever comes to Switch, this game will likely be a part of it.

[@TheMurderer1000]

@@Atlasfilms08 i hope they put zelda on sale

[@jettnerona]

Saving up for this game and BOTW

[@antboogie6645]

Imagine a remake of the original Zelda game (NES) but with this art style? 🤯

[@kranix5244]

This is my favorite game of all time and the first game I ever beat on my own back in 1993 (pre-strategy guide) when I was 9. Hopefully Nintendo realizes the potential to remake both 1 and 2.

[@blahblahpocalyspe8323]

I'm still waiting for them to remake the original Legend of Zelda already and I would like the style for Link to the Past

[@josephchiorazzi8276]

Nintendo needs to do something like this for pokemon!

[@sethshiro3487]

im so sad that my dreamer edition most likely to be delayed.

[@mrt.7146]

I can't contemplate attempting this in my 2022 gamer-incarnation without a walkthrough at hand 😂

[@sergiv5613]

I really wish they made use of the dpad so you didn't have to go into the menu to switch ur equipment. Seems like a waste of real estate and a missed opportunity.

[@kylegeee]

seriously they need to re-release ages and seasons in this exact art style for switch next

[@widosh3672]

A great game can't wait to pick my copy up!

[@Anonymous-iw4hx]

i got the game but the length of the game and frame rate issues, simply dont justify the quite steep price, was hoping for more, also whats wrong with nintendo to still asking for 59$ for the breath of the wild

[@thetophatfreak5627]

One of my favorite games ever.

[@markcooperartcom]

They need to remake the first Zelda with graphics like this.

[@arthurc.6176]

Thief’s Awakening looks great

[@DiegoGonzalez-ic3si]

Insert "I understood that reference" gif

[@NorbertRoche]

This is by far my favorite Zelda Game!!!!! 💚

[@FelipeKana1]

Is there a hookshot? Because I really missed the hookshot in BotW.

[@DiegoGonzalez-ic3si]

I haven't played this version, but there was a hookshot in the other versions of this game, so I think there will be one

[@Sylentmana]

Hope the remake the Oracles games next.

[@jrapocalypse]

Had mine for weeks now and finished it the first two nights,cool game but i also have the iriginal and dx versions and it is ok but just not the original zelda.

[@d4rkz3r011]

Thanks for the review! I’ve been wondering what the differences are!

[@nicholassullivan1239]

Graphics?

[@devilcookie9924]

Link's Awakening is my fav Zelda game ever. Simple but strategic maps & puzzles! The only disappointment is a little lack of storyline. I hope there will be a sequel of Link's Awakening later.

[@BookOfSaints]

8.5/10 for me. Fix the frame dips and it gets a 10.

[@haileymatthews1777]

Frame dips aren't bad enough to warrant a 1.5 drop. It's a 9.5 even with the frame dips.

[@BookOfSaints]

@@haileymatthews1777 It's a matter of opinion. It happens very often and is very distracting to me. What bothers me the most though is that the developers let it be released in this state.

[@ghost245353]

Is the bow and arrow still 999 rupees?

[@dunnyboy3444]

980 but game let's you carry thousands instead of 999

[@ccarrllozz]

Astral Chain or Link's Awakening?

[@jos3ph.d]

Great review mate!

[@NANGSGARAGE]

Great writing