The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
- This name is conjectural, decided by fans in lieu of an official source.
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The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (2019) is a remake of the 1993 game of the same name. Announced during a Nintendo Direct presentation on February 13th, 2019[1], the game received a short teaser trailer. During E3 2019, a worldwide release date of September 20th, 2019 was shown. The game has received a massive overhaul in the graphics department, although the overworld is largely unchanged gameplay-wise. Aspects of Link's Awakening DX are also included, such as the Color Dungeon.
Graphics
The game's art-style has radically changed, creating a much more modern look, with high-resolution models and shaders present. There is a blur effect on the edges of the screen, though only when Link is in the overworld. The character models appear to have a chibi look, almost reminiscent of toys.
Changes
- Link is now able to attack diagonally, as opposed to the original, where he could only swing his sword in four set directions.
- Link is now wielding the Hylian Shield, which is no longer an equippable item - it is always in use.
- While almost everything in the world shown thus far is identical, a ledge can now be seen on top of Kanalet Castle, allowing Link to jump off. This is presumably a quality of life improvement, allowing quick access for Link to leave the castle, as opposed to having to backtrack through the dungeon, as was required beforehand.
- Apple trees appear in the overworld, which Link can run in to, causing them to drop. They can be eaten, presumably functioning as Recovery Hearts.
- A new item, the Fairy Bottle, appears in the game. It "looks big enough to hold a Fairy inside"[2]. One can be found at the bottom of the Fishing Pond, another is given to Link from Dampé after completing a Chamber Dungeon.
- Link no longer needs to have the Power Bracelet equipped to pick up pots in dungeons.
New Features
Chamber Dungeons
- Main article: Chamber Dungeon
These are customizable dungeons accessed by speaking to Dampé. Chambers can be earned during regular gameplay, and are placed in different shaped areas to form a complete dungeon. It's unclear whether or not a Chamber Dungeon requires a Boss and a Mini-Boss, though it is shown this way in the trailer. There is a timer, which counts up. Link can earn various items as reward, possibly depending on completion time. One reward is seen to be a Fairy Bottle.
Enemies
- Main article: Link's Awakening Enemies
All the enemies that have appeared thus far are found in the exact same locations where they appeared in the original, with significant overhauls to their game models.
amiibo
- Main article: amiibo
One amiibo is to be released with the game, based on Link's new appearance. Its use in the game is currently unknown.
Trailer Screenshots
Nintendo Direct February 2019
Official Artwork - Koholint Island
Mabe Village - Bow-Wow
Link performing a Spin Attack
Link fighting an Octorok
Marin in Mabe Village
Owl talking to Link
E3 2019
Marin and Link on Toronbo Shores
Link eating an Apple
Hinox in Bottle Grotto
Dampé's House
Chamber Dungeon Creator
Dampé awarding a Fairy Bottle to Link
Videos
Nintendo Direct Reveal Trailer 02-13-19
E3 2019 Trailer 06-11-19