The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

1993 · Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development

4.32 out of 5, 235 ratings

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.

Release date
June 6, 1993
Developer
Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
Publisher
Nintendo, Playtronic
Genres
PuzzleAdventure
Themes
ActionFantasy
Age rating
ACB GESRB E

Media

Platforms

Game Boy

Release dates

Game BoyFull release
Japan · Jun 6, 1993
Game BoyFull release
North America · Aug 6, 1993
Game BoyFull release
Europe · Nov 1, 1993

Time to beat

Average12 h
Completionist9 h

Languages

LanguagesAudioSubtitlesInterface
English (US)
Japanese