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Satisfactory

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: July 23, 2002
Author: Amazon User

If you are new to the Zelda series, you will probably want to get this game because it is a good introduction into the series. However, if you have played Zelda before and want a GBC game, get Oracle of Seasons or Ages instead. This game goes back to basics, but this time, Link is stranded on an island after a merciless storm at sea. As usual, he doesn't have any weapons at the beginning of the game, and picks them up as he goes along. I'd recommend getting the DX version of this game, because it is in color and you get an extra dungeon that you can play if you want to, but it isn't required.

Link's Awakening is one of those games that doesn't get dull very fast. I've beaten it 4 times and I'm still not bored.

If you've ever played Ocarina of Time on N64, you may recognize some of the characters and items, such as the boomerang, hookshot, and an expensive bow and arrow. (Not so expensive, however, if you know how to steal from the shop!) New items include Secret Seashells, which you can use to upgrade your sword; Roc's feather, allows you to jump; and the Power Bracelet, which you can use to lift heavy objects.

The overall object of the game is to wake the Wind Fish, which sleeps in an egg on a mountain on the island. This can only be done by collecting the eight Sirens Instruments (the things you get after beating all the dungeons).

The reason I titled this review "Satisfactory" was because I liked the game, but now that I have both of the Oracle games, I much prefer them, just because of the ability to change seasons and time warp, etc.

But if you don't have a Zelda game, get this one!

This Zelda game is GREAT!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 9
Date: November 29, 1999
Author: Amazon User

This game has wonderful cinematic scenes, the puzzles are often really brain-teaser questions, and the sound justs adds more icing on the cake. The game starts you out with nothing, a lone survivor on an island after your ship goes through a storm and gets destroyed. You must find your sword and shield. As the game progresses, the weaponry gets more advanced;the flame-rod, and the hookshot. You also get to fight bosses after each level (of which there are 8) and the game provides a lot of replay value because you can play this game as many times as you want without getting bored of the same thing. This game is GREAT!

One of the best Game Boy games ever

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 6
Date: January 11, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I still occasionally start a new game on this game just because I like playing it over and over again. I still cannot believe how much they put into a simple game boy cartridge. I mean this game is HUGE. There are 8 dungeons, a long "trading" sidequest, lots of heart pieces to collect, 20+ sea shells (you only need 20 for the "special" prize, I'll leave that up to you), and lots of mini-quests you must complete before you even enter some dungeons. The story is simple but gets the point across and the graphics are optimized with the Game Boy Color. If you haven't played this game, you're missing out, especially if you're a fan of the Zelda games and/or the game boy. Trust me on this one. I still remember when I first got the black/white version 5 or so years ago and it took me an hour to figure out you could use your shield on the spikey guys, lol. The game's bosses can actually be challenging sometimes which is something I see less and less of nowadays. Once again, buy this game.

Best Ever Zelda Game for Gameboy

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: November 09, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This was my first Zelda game and my favorite. This game seems to have everything. Basically, Link is sailing in the ocean and finds himself caught in a storm, knocked unconscious, and awakes on the shore of Koholint Island, having been cared for by Marin, a girl who lives in a hut with her father Tarin in Mabe Village. After wandering around for a while you meet an extremely irritating owl who tells you have to wake the Wind Fish if you ever want to leave Koholint and return home.

The game's graphics are simple but excellent, especially considering this game was made for Gameboy Color. The characters are funny and you actually get attatched to them. The music is the kind that gets stuck in your head if you play the game for too many straight hours (which I'm considering a good thing). There are secret warp holes, a hidden dungeon, challenging sub-quests, and a cute little village where animals frolic about and talk to you. Best of all, however, this game has an excellent plotline, and, when you get a certain item, you can catch chickens on fire.
The only negative on this game is sometimes you just get very badly stuck on a dungeon or even inbetween dungeons. In these cases I referred to an online strategy guide, but if your either very smart or very patient you can figure it out for yourself.

The Best GameBoy Game There IS, WAS, AND EVER WILL BE!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 9
Date: December 01, 1999
Author: Amazon User

The Legend Of Zelda: Link's Awakening is a simply amazing game. There's nothing quite like it, and anybody who likes the other Zelda games will fall in love with this one. Koholint Island may not look as impressive as Final Fantasy 8, and it may indeed be a simpler game. But its a game that throws you in, and frankly, I was teary eyed at the spectacular ending. And remember, this game was uncontested as the champion of Nintendo's GameBoy PowerCharts for more than a few years, so a lot of people must agree.

A Game Boy Triumph

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: March 07, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I wondered, until this game came out, if Nintendo could successfully pull off a Zelda game on the hand-held game boy. I had my doubts, since Zelda games are characteristically vast, involving detailed worlds and dungeons, with lots of enemies and puzzles. As it turns out, Link's Awakening is indisputably the GREATEST Game Boy game ever to be developed. Link's quest doesn't take place in Hyrule, but instead, on the Mysterious Koholint Island. Princess Zelda isn't in peril, like usual, but Link must instead find a way off the island, which he cannot do without waking the Wind Fish. If I told you how he accomplishes this, I would feel like I was giving away the plot, so I won't. I will say that the plot is pretty impressive, especially considering the system it's played on. There are some interesting characters, and the ending is even bittersweet, which is great. The gameplay is spectacular, with loads of enemies to deal justice too, and plenty of secrets to uncover. As with every Zelda game, the player may become frustrated with some of the rather baffling puzzles, but this just makes the completion of the game that much sweeter. And the replay value is there, for as many as four or five times. The graphics are surprisingly good. They're crisp and defined, so blurry shadows that seem to haunt some Game Boy games. The music is also excellent, not too repetitive, and it suits the game very well. This is definitely a choice game, whether you are a Zelda fan or not, it is a completely satisfying game experience. Unless your really, really cynical.

Best game boy game ever except...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: June 13, 2001
Author: Amazon User

THis is by far the best game boy game ever. THe only problem is I have been playing this game for hundreds of hours and still havent beaten it. This is a challenging exciting and extremely hard game. THis game combines logic with problem solving with non stop fighting action. THe final two levles are basicially impossible and I have been trying to beat them for months. In this game you find yourself washed up on a beach and a old couple take you in. After a few minutes of playing you figure out that you are on a island with the only way to get off the island is by gathering eight insturments protected in doungeons by giant beasts. Once (and if) you can collect these eight insturments you have to wake the wind fish who has the ability to get you off the island.THe really fun part is there are many different weapons and tools which are used for many different things. HInt: Don't use a gameshark some cheats can completely deleet your saved file. THe only dissappointment is that the game is named zelda and Zelda isn't even in the game. So if you can somehow get the time tis is the game to play!!!!!!!!!!:))

Better than 5 stars, but that was the limit.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: September 26, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This is simply the greatest video game ever created. I have played all the games in the Zelda series (I remember when the original was the latest thing), as well as all the greats from a variety of systems. For some reason, this little game beats them all. Whether it's the evocitive story, the haunting melody of the Wind Fish's Song, the challenging puzzles, or simply the great game play, this pak beats them all. Please note that I am also a voracious reader, and yet I have never seen a story that rivals the mystery of Koholint Island. I almost cried at the end, and then, when I earned the secret best ending, felt my eyes moisten anew. Here's a hint: What does the number next to your name on the file select screen represent? Can it be maxed out, or should you strive to keep it at zero?

Best Zelda Game Period

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: July 19, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I have been a Zelda fan since the golden cartridge of ye olde Nintendo. But when I held this game in my hand and beat it for the thousanth time, making it my second most played game since chrono trigger,and found all the secrets in both GB and GBC versions,I sa back and realized that the game never got old. The game of course was challenging like all other Zelda games. However, this game was special. Like the first of the Zeldas You only get 2 swords so you can't sit there with your level four mastersword and beat bosses in one shot, and the other sword is side quest that will go through your whole quest. Instead yo have to use strategy for the extra difficult bosses as well as the new items at your disposal a.k.a. the Roc's Feather the most important item you will ever have. Nex the levels are not just slashy slashy. These are actual Traps and actual brain teasers. You have to think you have to organize and time your item throwing you have to remember where things are and how to get there. Third, the secrets are fun and challenging. The trading game and the seashell for swords quests can keep you busy fo hours on end. But the story, OH SAINTS BE PRAISED the story. o see Links relation shipp with all the people, especially Mallin (Forgive meif I didnt get it right I haven't played it sice beating it the 14,752 time). But after seeing the relationship between the young savior the girl who took him in, the mystrious island, the wierd egg at its peak, finding out who the wind fish is, and what will happen when link finds a way home. SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR, BUY THE GAME you shant be dissapointed.

Zelda: Link's Awakening DX

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: March 01, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Me, being a diehard Zelda fan, owned the original Link's Awakening. While there isn't much diferent, it's still very engaging. Easy to get into and challenging for all gamers, Link's Awakening is awesome. If you like role-playing games, you must get this game.

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