Hint Glasses
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Uses | To see Hint Ghosts | |
"Mysterious spectacles that let you see the unseen."
Hint Glasses are one of the earliest items acquired in A Link Between Worlds. When Link first visits the Fortune-Teller while on his way to delivery the sword to the Captain, he is told the fortune-teller has a gift for him, but he is too early to receive it and has to return after bumping into the "bunny".[1] After Link meets Ravio and lets him stay at his house, he can go to the fortune-teller and receive his gift, turning out to be the Hint Glasses.[2][3]
While having a slightly silly appearance,[4] the Hint Glasses allows the wearer to see the unseen such as Hint Ghosts.[5] Similarly to the Lamp, Link can wear the glasses while merged onto a wall. When worn, the area around Link gets darker with a purple aura on the outskirts of the screen while the music becomes quieter. When Link is stuck and in trouble, he can use the Hint Glasses and may see a Hint Ghost who can help him by giving him tips.[6][7] In order for Link to get a hint from these ghosts, he must exchange one Play Coin to a Hint Ghost for the hint.[8]
Gallery
Link receiving the Hint Glasses
Item Screen Description of the Hint Glasses
Link wearing the Hint Glasses
Link wearing the Hint Glasses while merging
References
- ↑ "I see…! I see…! Ah, yes! I see that you’re here too early, Link… I’ve got something to give you. But as a fortune-teller, you’ve got to trust me when I say this. Come back when you’ve…bumped into the bunny. Hmm. I hope that makes sense? If not, I’m sure it soon will!" — Fortune-Teller, A Link Between Worlds
- ↑ "Did you get those eerie glasses from the fortune-teller? They let you see ghosts! Neat. And creepy. But mostly neat." — Irene, A Link Between Worlds
- ↑ "However, the Fortune-Teller will give you a handy item called the Hint Glasses." — Prima Games A Link Between Worlds Strategy Guide, pg. 67
- ↑ "Those are the Hint Glasses. Don’t be fooled by the slightly silly appearance, Link." — Fortune-Teller, A Link Between Worlds
- ↑ "Mysterious spectacles that let you see the unseen." — Item Screen Description, A Link Between Worlds
- ↑ "For if you’re in a place where you feel hopeless and stuck, look at the world through those glasses. You may just catch a glimpse of a Hint Ghost. Such ghosts give you tips and tricks from the great beyond. They can put you back on the right path." — Fortune-Teller, A Link Between Worlds
- ↑ "When worn, these special spectacles reveal Hint Ghosts that appear near puzzling obstacles in the land." — Prima Games A Link Between Worlds Strategy Guide, pg. 67
- ↑ "If you find yourself stuck on a puzzle, a Hint Ghost will give you a hint in exchange for a Play Coin." — Hint Ghost, A Link Between Worlds