The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
- September 20, 2019
- Grezzo
The Dreamer Edition of the 2019 Switch game The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening comes in a collector's edition cardboard box and includes: - The Switch game The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. - A soft-cover book with (concept) art from the game.
Nintendo Switch
Reviews
- The game is a fantastic remake that captures the charm of the original while offering beautiful graphics and superb sound.
- The limited edition packaging, including the steelbook and art book, is stunning and a perfect collector's item for fans.
- The controls are top-notch, and the gameplay is enjoyable, making it a great experience for both new players and long-time Zelda fans.
- Some copies arrived damaged, with issues like missing shrink wrap or damaged packaging, which is disappointing for collectors.
- There are concerns about the game's performance, particularly frame rate drops during gameplay, which can detract from the experience.
- The pricing of the limited edition is seen as speculative and excessive, with some feeling it doesn't justify the cost compared to other modern games.
- optimization4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, user experiences with optimization are mixed; while some report no noticeable performance issues that affect gameplay, others have encountered significant performance drops, particularly in TV mode, suggesting that further patches may be needed to address these concerns.
“I experienced no performance issues; if there were any, they weren't noticeable and didn't affect the gameplay.”
“The performance is excellent, especially in TV mode, providing a smooth gaming experience.”
“The optimization is impressive, ensuring that gameplay remains fluid and enjoyable throughout.”
“Kritikpunkt 1: Die Performance (wohlgemerkt beziehe ich mich auf das Spielen im TV-Modus... mobil war ich nicht auf Koholint unterwegs).”
“Es ist unmöglich, dass bei den Abnahmetests die Performance-Probleme nicht aufgefallen sind.”
“Nur ein Wochenende lang und getrübt durch starke Performanceeinbrüche (welche hoffentlich noch gepatched werden).”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their stunning animation and beautiful art style, featuring a remarkable tilt shift effect. Additionally, the artwork is described as comprehensive, with special editions like a Game Boy-shaped steelbook adding to the visual appeal.
“The animation and graphics are to die for.”
“Beautiful art style and the tilt-shift effect is wonderful.”
“The artwork is absolutely complete, and there's even a steelbook shaped like a Game Boy.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally smooth and free of noticeable performance issues, allowing for an enjoyable experience. However, some users expressed disappointment with the condition of the physical package upon arrival, which detracted from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“I experienced no performance issues; if there were any, they weren't noticeable and didn't affect the gameplay.”
“Great game and contents, but it's a bit sad to see when the package arrives damaged inside.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“I found the controls to be unresponsive at times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
“The pacing of the gameplay is off, leading to frustrating moments that break immersion.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is described as engaging and well-crafted, capturing players' attention with its intriguing plot and character development.
“The story is lacking depth and fails to engage the player.”
“I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired.”
“The character development is weak, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
