The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (1993) is a puzzle, adventure video game developed by Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development, available on Game Boy. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 83/100 on IGDB.

What is The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening about?

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is the first title in the series to be released on a handheld system and the only Zelda title on the original Game Boy. The gameplay is mostly similar to its predecessor with a top-down perspective, however there are short sections in dungeons where the game switches to a side-scrolling view with platforming elements. For this new adventure, Link must go onto each of the 7 temples to retrieve a musical instrument that will help awaken the Wind Fish. Along the way, he must search the land and uncover hidden treasures and items that will allow him to progress on his journey. Since its release, Link's Awakening has been popular among fans and critics.

Key details

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening was released in 1993 and supports single player. Platforms: Game Boy. Developer: Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development.

Should you play The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening?

A solid 83/100 aggregate score makes The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening a safe pick for fans of puzzle, adventure.