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The player controls Link as he ventures across Koholint Island and its eight dungeons. Link has three [[zeldawiki:Life Gauge|hearts]] at the start, which Link can increase with [[zeldawiki:Heart Container|Heart Container]]s and four [[zeldawiki:Piece of Heart|Piece of Heart]]s. Whenever Link moves at the corner end of a map, it moves along with Link to reveal more of Koholint Island. Link is able to use a variety of items that he can switch at whim, including the [[zeldawiki:Roc's Feather|Roc's Feather]] for the ability to jump across gaps, and the [[zeldawiki:Power Bracelet|Power Bracelet]] to hold objects. In certain parts of the game, Link will need to have another character following them, such as when Link asks [[zeldawiki:Marin|Marin]] to tag along in order to wake up a [[zeldawiki:Walrus|Walrus]] by singing [[zeldawiki:Ballad of the Wind Fish|Ballad of the Wind Fish]].
The player controls Link as he ventures across Koholint Island and its eight dungeons. Link has three [[zeldawiki:Life Gauge|hearts]] at the start, which Link can increase with [[zeldawiki:Heart Container|Heart Container]]s and four [[zeldawiki:Piece of Heart|Piece of Heart]]s. Whenever Link moves at the corner end of a map, it moves along with Link to reveal more of Koholint Island. Link is able to use a variety of items that he can switch at whim, including the [[zeldawiki:Roc's Feather|Roc's Feather]] for the ability to jump across gaps, and the [[zeldawiki:Power Bracelet|Power Bracelet]] to hold objects. In certain parts of the game, Link will need to have another character following them, such as when Link asks [[zeldawiki:Marin|Marin]] to tag along in order to wake up a [[zeldawiki:Walrus|Walrus]] by singing [[zeldawiki:Ballad of the Wind Fish|Ballad of the Wind Fish]].


== ''Mario''-franchise references in ''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening'' ==
== ''Mario''-related cameos ==
[[File:LA Wart.gif|frame|left|Mamu in ''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening'']]
[[File:LA Wart.gif|frame|left|Mamu in ''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening'']]
*[[zeldawiki:Tarin|Tarin]] resembles [[Mario]]. He even transforms into a raccoon by eating a mushroom, as Mario transforms into [[Raccoon Mario]] by using a [[Super Leaf]]. Likewise, the [[zeldawiki:Cucco Keeper|Cucco Keeper]] resembles [[Luigi]].
*[[zeldawiki:Tarin|Tarin]] resembles [[Mario]]. He even transforms into a raccoon by eating a [[zeldawiki:Mushroom|Mushroom]], as Mario transforms into [[Raccoon Mario]] by using a [[Super Leaf]]. Likewise, the [[zeldawiki:Cucco Keeper|Cucco Keeper]] resembles [[Luigi]].
*There are many enemies from the ''Mario'' franchise, though some of them were named differently in English guides. There are [[Goomba]]s, [[Piranha Plant]]s, [[Lava Bubble|Podoboo]]s, [[Spiny|Spinies]] (called Spiked Beetles), [[Cheep Cheep]]s (called Cheep-Sheep), [[Blooper|Bloober]]s, [[Thwomp]]s (called Spiked Thwomps), [[Thwimp]]s (called Thwomps), [[Pokey]]s, [[Boo]]s, and [[Shy Guy]]s (called Mask-Mimics). Also, the [[zeldawiki:Bombite|Bombite]] enemy bears a striking resemblance to [[Bob-omb]].
*There are many enemies from the ''Mario'' franchise, though some of them were named differently in English guides. There are [[Goomba]]s, [[Piranha Plant]]s, [[Lava Bubble|Podoboo]]s, [[Spiny|Spinies]] (called Spiked Beetles), [[Cheep Cheep]]s (called Cheep-Sheep), [[Blooper|Bloober]]s, [[Thwomp]]s (called Spiked Thwomps), [[Thwimp]]s (called Thwomps), [[Pokey]]s, [[Boo]]s, and [[Shy Guy]]s (called [[zeldawiki:Mask-Mimic|Mask-Mimics]]). Also, the [[zeldawiki:Bombite|Bombite]] enemy bears a striking resemblance to [[Bob-omb]].
**In the Nintendo Switch remake, figures of [[zeldawiki:BowWow|BowWow]], CiaoCiao, a Goomba, Spiny, Boo, Cheep Cheep, Blooper, Shy Guy, Piranha Plant, and Pokey can be acquired in the Trendy Game. With the exception of the Chain Chomp characters, all of the aforementioned enemies are referred to by their ''Mario'' franchise names.
**In the Nintendo Switch remake, figures of [[zeldawiki:BowWow|BowWow]], CiaoCiao, a Goomba, Spiny, Boo, Cheep Cheep, Blooper, Shy Guy, Piranha Plant, and Pokey can be acquired in the [[zeldawiki:Trendy Game|Trendy Game]]. With the exception of the Chain Chomp characters, all of the aforementioned enemies are referred to by their ''Mario'' franchise names.
**Also in the remake, Cheep Cheeps and Bloopers can be caught in the [[zeldawiki:Fishing Hole|Fishing Hole]].
**Also in the remake, Cheep Cheeps and Bloopers can be caught in the [[zeldawiki:Fishing Hole|Fishing Hole]].
*A [[zeldawiki:Yoshi Doll|Yoshi Doll]] is found at the [[zeldawiki:Trendy Game|Trendy Game]] shop in [[zeldawiki:Mabe Village|Mabe Village]]. Link can win the Yoshi doll by controlling the crane and hovering over it. When the doll is received, the text box states that it has appeared in many games recently, another reference to the ''Mario'' games. In the Nintendo Switch remake of the game, the text is changed to state that the player cannot count how many games it has appeared in now.
*A [[zeldawiki:Yoshi Doll|Yoshi Doll]] is found at the Trendy Game in [[zeldawiki:Mabe Village|Mabe Village]]. Link can win the Yoshi Doll by controlling the crane and hovering over it. When the doll is received, the text box states that it has appeared in many games recently, another reference to the ''Mario'' games. In the Nintendo Switch remake of the game, the text is changed to state that the player cannot count how many games it has appeared in now.
*[[BowWow]], known in the ''Mario'' franchise as a Chain Chomp, is featured in the game and "befriends" Link as it actually helps him access the second dungeon. Another, smaller Chain Chomp named [[zeldawiki:CiaoCiao|CiaoCiao]] also appears.
*A Chain Chomp named [[zeldawiki:BowWow|BowWow]] is featured in the game and "befriends" Link as it actually helps him access the second [[zeldawiki:Dungeon|dungeon]]. A smaller Chain Chomp named [[zeldawiki:CiaoCiao|CiaoCiao]] also appears.
*The character [[Wart]] reappears in this game under his original Japanese name Mamu and acts as an ally to Link by teaching him the Frog's Song of Soul.
*The character [[Wart]] reappears in this game under his original Japanese name [[zeldawiki:Mamu|Mamu]] and acts as an ally to Link by teaching him the [[zeldawiki:Frog's Song of Soul|Frog's Song of Soul]].
*When [[zeldawiki:Mr. Write|Mr. Write]] shows the player the picture sent to him by [[zeldawiki:Christine|Christine]], a goat living in [[zeldawiki:Animal Village|Animal Village]], the picture of "Christine" is actually one of Princess Peach. In the Nintendo Switch version, promotional artwork of Princess Peach with her parasol is shown.
*When [[zeldawiki:Mr. Write|Mr. Write]] shows the player the picture sent to him by [[zeldawiki:Christine|Christine]], a goat living in [[zeldawiki:Animal Village|Animal Village]], the picture of "Christine" is actually one of Princess Peach. In the Nintendo Switch version, promotional artwork of Princess Peach with her parasol is shown.


Revision as of 12:41, August 23, 2022

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
North American box art of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening for Game Boy
For alternate box art, see the game's gallery.
Developer Nintendo EAD
Grezzo (Nintendo Switch remake)
Publisher Nintendo
Platform(s) Game Boy
Game Boy Color
Virtual Console (3DS)
Nintendo Switch
Release date Game Boy:
Template:Release The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX (Game Boy Color):
Template:Release The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX (3DS Virtual Console):
Template:Release Nintendo Switch (remake):
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Genre Adventure
Rating(s) Game Boy and Game Boy Color:
ESRB:E - Everyone
PEGI:7 - Seven years and older
ACB:G8+ - Eight years and older
USK:0 - All ages
Nintendo Switch:
ESRB:E - Everyone
PEGI:7 - Seven years and older
CERO:B - Twelve years and older
ACB:PG - Parental Guidance
Gmedia:7 - Seven years and older
NMC:7 - Seven years and older
Mode(s) Single player
Input
Nintendo Switch:
Game Boy:
Game Boy Color:
Nintendo 3DS:

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is an adventure game in The Legend of Zelda series released in 1993 on the Game Boy. The game follows Link as he escapes on a mysterious island known as Koholint Island after he is shipwrecked and left stranded. The game features various elements from the Super Mario series, such as Goombas and Thwomps.

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening had two remakes. The first remake, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX, was released for the Game Boy Color in 1998. The second remake, also titled The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, was released for the Nintendo Switch in 2019.

Gameplay

The player controls Link as he ventures across Koholint Island and its eight dungeons. Link has three hearts at the start, which Link can increase with Heart Containers and four Piece of Hearts. Whenever Link moves at the corner end of a map, it moves along with Link to reveal more of Koholint Island. Link is able to use a variety of items that he can switch at whim, including the Roc's Feather for the ability to jump across gaps, and the Power Bracelet to hold objects. In certain parts of the game, Link will need to have another character following them, such as when Link asks Marin to tag along in order to wake up a Walrus by singing Ballad of the Wind Fish.

Mario-related cameos

Mamu and his frog choir performing the Frog's Song of Soul for Link.
Mamu in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
  • Tarin resembles Mario. He even transforms into a raccoon by eating a Mushroom, as Mario transforms into Raccoon Mario by using a Super Leaf. Likewise, the Cucco Keeper resembles Luigi.
  • There are many enemies from the Mario franchise, though some of them were named differently in English guides. There are Goombas, Piranha Plants, Podoboos, Spinies (called Spiked Beetles), Cheep Cheeps (called Cheep-Sheep), Bloobers, Thwomps (called Spiked Thwomps), Thwimps (called Thwomps), Pokeys, Boos, and Shy Guys (called Mask-Mimics). Also, the Bombite enemy bears a striking resemblance to Bob-omb.
    • In the Nintendo Switch remake, figures of BowWow, CiaoCiao, a Goomba, Spiny, Boo, Cheep Cheep, Blooper, Shy Guy, Piranha Plant, and Pokey can be acquired in the Trendy Game. With the exception of the Chain Chomp characters, all of the aforementioned enemies are referred to by their Mario franchise names.
    • Also in the remake, Cheep Cheeps and Bloopers can be caught in the Fishing Hole.
  • A Yoshi Doll is found at the Trendy Game in Mabe Village. Link can win the Yoshi Doll by controlling the crane and hovering over it. When the doll is received, the text box states that it has appeared in many games recently, another reference to the Mario games. In the Nintendo Switch remake of the game, the text is changed to state that the player cannot count how many games it has appeared in now.
  • A Chain Chomp named BowWow is featured in the game and "befriends" Link as it actually helps him access the second dungeon. A smaller Chain Chomp named CiaoCiao also appears.
  • The character Wart reappears in this game under his original Japanese name Mamu and acts as an ally to Link by teaching him the Frog's Song of Soul.
  • When Mr. Write shows the player the picture sent to him by Christine, a goat living in Animal Village, the picture of "Christine" is actually one of Princess Peach. In the Nintendo Switch version, promotional artwork of Princess Peach with her parasol is shown.

Gallery

  • The Yoshi doll

    The Yoshi doll

  • The Trendy Game

    The Trendy Game

  • The photo of "Christine"

    The photo of "Christine"

  • BowWow, trapped in the Moblin Cave

    BowWow, trapped in the Moblin Cave

  • Piranha Plants and Goombas

    Piranha Plants and Goombas

  • BowWow in the Nintendo Switch remake

    BowWow in the Nintendo Switch remake

  • Goombas in an early version of the Nintendo Switch remake

    Goombas in an early version of the Nintendo Switch remake

  • Goombas in the final version of the Nintendo Switch remake

    Goombas in the final version of the Nintendo Switch remake

  • Artwork of BowWow and its owner Madam MeowMeow in the Nintendo Switch remake

    Artwork of BowWow and its owner Madam MeowMeow in the Nintendo Switch remake

  • Spinies in the Nintendo Switch remake

    Spinies in the Nintendo Switch remake

  • Boos in the Nintendo Switch remake

    Boos in the Nintendo Switch remake

  • Cheep Cheeps in the Nintendo Switch remake

    Cheep Cheeps in the Nintendo Switch remake

  • Bloopers in the Nintendo Switch remake

    Bloopers in the Nintendo Switch remake

  • A Shy Guy in the Nintendo Switch remake

    A Shy Guy in the Nintendo Switch remake

  • Piranha Plants in the Nintendo Switch remake

    Piranha Plants in the Nintendo Switch remake

  • Lava Bubbles in the Nintendo Switch remake

    Lava Bubbles in the Nintendo Switch remake

  • A Pokey in the Nintendo Switch remake

    A Pokey in the Nintendo Switch remake

  • Mamu in the Nintendo Switch remake

    Mamu in the Nintendo Switch remake

  • Banner used for a topic informing the release of the Nintendo Switch remake of the game, from the official Japanese website for Super Mario Maker 2

    Banner used for a topic informing the release of the Nintendo Switch remake of the game, from the official Japanese website for Super Mario Maker 2

External links

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening coverage on other NIWA wikis:
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Game Boy games
Super Mario franchise Alleyway (1989) • Baseball (1989) • Super Mario Land (1989) • Golf (1989) • Dr. Mario (1990) • Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins (1992) • Donkey Kong (1994) • Mario's Picross (1995) • Picross 2 (1996)
Donkey Kong franchise Donkey Kong (1994) • Donkey Kong Land (1995) • Donkey Kong Land 2 (1996) • Donkey Kong Land III (1997)
Yoshi franchise Yoshi (1991) • Yoshi's Cookie (1992) • Tetris Attack (1996)
Wario franchise Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 (1994) • Wario Blast: Featuring Bomberman! (1994) • Wario Land II (1998)
Miscellaneous Tetris (1989) • The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (1993) • Game & Watch Gallery (1997) • Game & Watch Gallery 2 (1997)
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Game Boy Color games
Super Mario franchise Super Mario Bros. Deluxe (1999) • Mario Golf (1999) • Mario Tennis (2000) • Mobile Golf (2001) • Mario Family (2001)
Donkey Kong franchise Donkey Kong GB: Dinky Kong & Dixie Kong (2000) • Donkey Kong Country (2000)
Wario franchise Wario Land II* (1998) • Wario Land 3 (2000)
Other Game & Watch Gallery 2* (1998) • The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX* (1998) • Game & Watch Gallery 3* (1999)
* Backwards compatible with the Game Boy
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Nintendo Switch games
Super Mario franchise Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017) • Super Mario Odyssey (2017) • Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (2018) • Mario Tennis Aces (2018) • Super Mario Party (2018) • New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (2019) • Super Mario Maker 2 (2019) • Luigi's Mansion 3 (2019) • Paper Mario: The Origami King (2020) • Super Mario 3D All-Stars (2020) • Super Mario Bros. 35 (2020) • Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit (2020) • Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury (2021) • Mario Golf: Super Rush (2021) • Mario Party Superstars (2021) • Mario Strikers: Battle League (2022) • Super Mario Bros. Wonder (2023) • Super Mario RPG (2023) • Mario vs. Donkey Kong (2024) • Princess Peach: Showtime! (2024) • Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (2024) • Luigi's Mansion 2 HD (2024) • Super Mario Party Jamboree (2024) • Mario & Luigi: Brothership (2024)
Donkey Kong franchise Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (2018) • Donkey Kong Country Returns HD (2025)
Yoshi franchise Yoshi's Crafted World (2019)
Wario franchise WarioWare: Get It Together! (2021) • WarioWare: Move It! (2023)
Arcade Archives Mario Bros. (2017) • VS. Super Mario Bros. (2017) • Donkey Kong (2018) • Donkey Kong Jr. (2018) • Donkey Kong 3 (2019) • VS. Pinball (2019) • VS. Golf (2019) • VS. Wrecking Crew (2020)
Crossovers Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition (2017) • Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle (2017) • Minecraft: Bedrock Edition (2018) • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018) • The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (2019) • Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 (2019) • Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (2022) • Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition (2024)
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