The Legend Of Zelda Link's Awakening

This very game is an excellent example of a Zelda 2D game. Not only did it bring adventure where ever you go, but it also introduced a system for handheld Zelda games. I have not finished this game though, but it featured excellent gameplay and replay value (Slashing Octoroks has never been so much fun) and exploration for even the most casual gamers. No matter what year it is, it is never too late to go exploring in the mysterious woods. Featuring a mix of puzzle, exploration, and real time gameplay, it will keep you playing until the very end. Plus you would probably go back to it and find the stuff you missed. Making this having a huge replay value. It may not have the excellent subquests of the Dragon Warrior GBC ports (Collecting a yoshi doll for a baby really isn't fun.), but it holds up well on its own. Let'sa go!

                  The game begins as Link is on a boat during a storm. The boat crashes on Koholint Island. Link's arrival triggers a ton of monsters. Then a woman named Marion brings Link to Marion's home, shared with a man. He gives Link the shield he found, and you set off to get your sword. The beginning is suitable to casual gamers, but for more hardcore gamers, it comes near the first dungeon that gets a bit challenging. After reaching the sword, an owl appears telling to go to the mysterious woods. And that is where the real sense of exploration comes in.

Welcome to the Mysterious Woods. This is where casual and hardcore meet. This excellent mix of exploration, combat, and puzzles is the true heart of the game. You can find the witch in here to (read ahead to get first dungeon key) trade a mushroom into magic to turn the raccoon into Tarin. You can also find alot of shops here. This represents the true feel of the game. Everything in here is pure Zelda, exploration:CHECK puzzle:CHECK music worth humming:CHECK. Everything is here. Some annoying enemies are here too, such as bats that make it annoying and sometimes making you stop and fall down a whole. But nonetheless good.

SOUND:7.0

GAMEPLAY:8.0

REPLAY VALUE:70%

GRAPHICS:6.0

OVERRALL:9.0

Until next time, eat your veggies and play your prescribed amount of handhelds.