Do any of you think that links awakening is under rated?

[600wiis]

I thought this was the best handheld game ever and beat it 5 times. Do any of you think this to?

[Temple of Time]

Originally Posted by 600wiis

I thought this was the best handheld game ever and beat it 5 times. Do any of you think this to?

It was the first game that really got me into the Zelda series. It's brilliant and should be rated as one of the best!

[MDS13]

Originally Posted by 600wiis

I thought this was the best handheld game ever and beat it 5 times. Do any of you think this to?

Yep and back at GameFaqs they have a thread like this thats been going for 2 strong years!

[monkeybob34]

yeah it is one of the really great games of the series and it was my first zelda game so for me it is really nostalgic and fun

[BigGoronSword]

Underated? Far from it. Now if you want to talk about underated Zelda games, then look no further at AoL and FS. AoL, some people find it to be very hard, so they just overlook it when it comes to playing it. FS, is somewhat hard to even start playing because it's mandatory for another person to play (unlike FSA). And if you look at playing FS at a large scale, it's pretty expensive. If you want the full experience (meaning four players), that means that your group has to pay of four GBAs, four GBA connection cords, four ALttP/FS cartridges, and at least eight AA Batteries just to play the game. Now I may be going a little drastic listing off the items, but there's no other game (in the series) that it's mandatory to purchase other parts in order to play the game.

-BGS

[MidnightSun]

Not really. A lot of Zelda fans hold Link's Awakening in high regards. And it's always considered one of the best GB/GBC games, so I don't see why people would think of it as underrated.

I think the Minish Cap and the Oracles are underrated though.

[GanonSlayer101]

it was the first zelda game for me too, my cousins introduced me to it, and its my favorite game... ever.

[Lindquist]

I've never considered it underrated. It's usually listed among fan favorites (mine included).

[MajorasWrath1]

It's #3 on my todo list, after the oracle games. I'm not sure I'd say it's underrated though because everywhere I've seen already says it was really good

[Lefty2k59]

LA is one of my favorites. I rate it very highly, not so sure I would say "underrated" though.

[mogley6]

LA=Spectacular!

[Margar]

almost everyone I've heard speak of LA LOVES it. so I'd say no, it's not underrated. I dpn't even think i can recall seeing anyone say they don't like it...
I'd say minnish cap is underrated. that's a fun game I really liked the kinstones. and the story was quite unique and interesting.

[superbeast]

The best hand held Zelda game out there as the person who posted this thread said. It was also my first Zelda game.

[I <3 Midna]

Best portable Zelda ever. Period.

[langford]

Considering that it takes place on an island, I think Link's Awakening could be beautiful if it was given the 3D treatment like OOT/MM/WW/TP. *sigh* It will never be remade that way though.

[Link219]

I like Link's Awakening better than the other handheld Zeldas. To me Minish Cap was way to easy and Oracle of Ages/Seasons didn't have a good storyline IMO. I know im gonna get flamed for that last sentence anyways. So seriously let your anger flow onto me, I don't care its the internet.

[MDS13]

Originally Posted by Link219

I like Link's Awakening better than the other handheld Zeldas. To me Minish Cap was way to easy and Oracle of Ages/Seasons didn't have a good storyline IMO. I know im gonna get flamed for that last sentence anyways. So seriously let your anger flow onto me, I don't care its the internet.

I loved the oracles,but not so much MC.LA was one of the games I'd play for hours when I was sick for school.

[CanucksFan]

I prefer it over Phantom Hourglass.
I prefer it over Wind Waker.
I prefer it over Ocarina of Time.

This is THE best Zelda game ever. Tons of new game breaking features, too!

[Cukeman]

Originally Posted by Temple of Time

It was the first game that really got me into the Zelda series. It's brilliant and should be rated as one of the best!

same here

It is tied for 1st with ALTTP I.M.O.

[SkulkerZX]

Yup its definitely not underrated, most people I've spoke to generally admire the game alot. Myself I found it was amazing, I did prefer the Oracles more though, I found myself more warped into those that LA. But all the same LA is truly amazing, urgh I wanna play it now

[KeeSomething]

I find Link's Awakening to be the most underrated Zelda. Well,"underrated" may not be the word for it, but LA seems to be the most overshadowed Zelda. It hardly ever gets attention, and that's too bad since it is one of the better Zelda games. Fans and critics are quick to dub ALttP the best 2D Zelda, Ocarina of Time the best overall, or whatever, but Link's Awakening hardly ever gets the attention it deserves anymore. It seems that even Zelda II gets more spotlight, even if it is negative.

The way I see it: Link's Awakening is one of the greatest games of all time, the best handheld/2D Zelda, and maybe even the best written Zelda. A lot of Zeldas charming humor was first displayed in Link's Awakening, as well as the idea of fully fleshed-out sidequests, and the formula used for the handheld Zeldas afterword. So, in several senses, it is a pioneer. Not only that, but everything it did different, it did better. There is no Ganon, no Zelda, no Hyrule, and no Triforce; no destiny and no Master Sword. It's a simple story with great characters, excellent music (Searching for Your Sword, Overworld Theme, Tal Tal Heights, and Ballad of the Wind Fish rank high on the great themes of the Zelda series), and just a very lively world is really nothing more than a dream.

I'm replaying Link's Awakening right now, as well as Twilight Princess and Ocarina of Time. It's strange, but the 8-bit Gameboy game is superior to both in so many ways. I'm shocked that fans never accepted it to be at least the best 2D Zelda. Oh well, we all have our opinions, but I suggest you give Link's Awakening another go. You may feel the way I feel when it comes to the lack of attention LA gets.

[Jeff]

Originally posted by CanucksFan
Tons of new game breaking features, too!

Name them.

Other than a shift in the location, characters and storytelling, LA is one of the the most traditional Zelda games. There's not much that's terribly wrong with the game, it just plays like any other Zelda, and it's got that archaic campaign progression that most of the older titles had.

Oh, I forgot, one thing the game did suck at were the bosses. Dethl absolutely saved LA in that regard.

[jman#1]

It was my first Zelda game to that got me hooked

[KeeSomething]

Originally Posted by Jeff

Other than a shift in the location, characters and storytelling, LA is one of the the most traditional Zelda games. There's not much that's terribly wrong with the game, it just plays like any other Zelda, and it's got that archaic campaign progression that most of the older titles had.

Very true. Link's Awakening, as far as progression, is very true to A Link to the Past. There were some innovations, like jumping, and the inclusion of fully fleshed-out sidequests, but the whole feel of the game was very different. While you mention the new location, characters and storytelling as a minor change, I think they gave LA its own identity. LA may play the very traditionally, but it feels completely different.

Now, as for being very traditional, I don't find it to be a flaw at all because it did things better. The puzzles felt more fast-paced and fun (Roc's Feather really makes traveling more fun), the overworld seemed to have more going on, the towns were more alive, and the dungeons were more creative and arguably more complex.

Oh, I forgot, one thing the game did suck at were the bosses. Dethl absolutely saved LA in that regard.

I liked the bosses in Link's Awakening. While not as good as ALttP's, Link's Awakening's bosses surely are better than the more recent Zelda games'. I just like the faster battles that actually require you to fight than to solve a mindless puzzle. But, yes, I agree that the boss battles are one of the less impressive segments in Link's Awakening.

[Jeff]

Originally posted by KeeSomething
Very true. Link's Awakening, as far as progression, is very true to A Link to the Past. There were some innovations, like jumping, and the inclusion of fully fleshed-out sidequests, but the whole feel of the game was very different. While you mention the new location, characters and storytelling as a minor change, I think they gave LA its own identity. LA may play the very traditionally, but it feels completely different.

I only mention it as a minor change because I don't like analyzing game's based on their mood or story. I consider those to be fluff, and never something that a game would be worse or revolutionary for.

In terms of 'feel', LA is only behind MM for the most original in terms of the series. Though that's partly because MM was completely whacked-out.

I liked the bosses in Link's Awakening. While not as good as ALttP's, Link's Awakening's bosses surely are better than the more recent Zelda games'. I just like the faster battles that actually require you to fight than to solve a mindless puzzle. But, yes, I agree that the boss battles are one of the less impressive segments in Link's Awakening.

I don't mind a basic "brawl" boss if they're incredibly difficult and/or require you to utilize the most advanced combat mechanics of the game. But the reason why I prefer puzzle bosses so much is because outside of Ninja Gaiden and a few select final boss encounters, no game's made their "brawl" bosses that way. LA included.