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The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is an adventure-puzzle game in the Zelda series and universe. A remake of the 1993 Game Boy game of the same name, this one is set on Koholint Island and follows Link after he is stranded and must find a way back to the land of Hyrule. Its unique combination of puzzles and combat and exploration, together with a surprisingly deep story make it an intriguing game to play.

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DetailsGame Details

Release Date: 01/01/1999, updated in 2019

Out Now: Game Boy and Switch

Skill Rating: 8+ year-olds

Players: 1

Genres: Adventure, Fighting (Action, Platform, Puzzle, Role-Play and Traversal)

Accessibility: 17 features

Components: 2D Overhead, Hand-Made and Open World

Developer: Nintendo (@Nintendo)

Costs: Purchase cost

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