Shacknews Top 10 Games of the Year 2019

#8 Game of the Year 2019 - The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening takes one of the best classic Zelda games and transforms it into a modern masterpiece fit to show off Link’s tale for an entirely new generation. Available exclusively for the Nintendo Switch, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening features a unique art style that fits perfectly with the world that it brings to life.

Unlike other remakes that have released over the years, Nintendo focused solely on bringing Link’s Awakening to a new generation. You won’t find any big changes here, or new characters persay. The puzzles, dungeons, and story are exactly what they were in 1993, but the revamps that have been made to the world and the graphics really help bring everything to life in a smooth and modern way. There’s a lot to like about Link’s Awakening. The puzzles are never too complicated, and the game really captures that early 90s Nintendo feel, which is definitely something that fans of older games will appreciate.

While Link’s Awakening didn’t really do anything to revolutionize the original formula, it’s still one of the best games that released this year. You can learn more about it in our Link’s Awakening review, where Ozzie Mejia shares his thoughts on the remake and everything that it brings to the table.

-Josh Hawkins, Doer of Things

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