The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening

128 - The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening

Year: 1993
Platform(s): Game Boy
Designer(s): Takashi Tezuka [1993], Yoshinori Tsuchiyama [1998]
Developer: Nintendo EAD
Publisher: Nintendo

"No matter how many times you play this game and master the numerous tricks and secrets (most of which are available in other Zelda titles), the challenge of this game fails to fade. The classic graphics, great gameplay, memorable music, and unusual, but lovable story make this one of the most outstanding Game Boy games ever. The premise of the game is a little odd—to escape the island Link has shipwrecked on, he must collect eight musical instruments to wake the Wind Fish, who is sleeping in an egg on top of a mountain. Of course. Despite the obvious questions, like what the hell is a Wind Fish, and why is it sleeping on top of a mountain, the story set the scene for what would be a challenging, whimsical adventure. . . This was a genuinely fun game." - Meghan Ventura, MyGamer

Remakes:
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX (1998) [Game Boy Color]

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