The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening |OT| Open Your Eyes

[Pat_DC]

Loved the original but really struggling to enjoy this version with all the technical issues. The frame drops are very jarring and that blur, geez, it's awful!

This video sums up what's exactly wrong with it, I wish they'd remove it instead of leaving some half-arsed broken implementation in.

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Sorry to be that person and i get why some people don't like the effect but I don't agree with this video.
The game isn't trying to create proper in camera depth of field with a shallow point of focus. It is instead trying to invoke the clearly 'post' effect you see in miniature photography like 'miniature faking' or a post version of 'lens tilt' that uses a gradient.
The fact that depth is ignored is what gives it a 'wrongness' or 'dream' like look, it's an artistic choice. If it works or not is up to you but pretty sure the artists weren't interested in a proper depth based DoF for this look.

What is interesting about LA is that this post effect is usually applied to compositions that have more depth and distance, the effect makes bigger areas feel smaller. So it is odd seeing this effect applied on such a flat area and small area.

Not sure how much of that effects the game though as waiting/hoping for some patches before i jump in ;)

 

[Deleted member 12186]

How long does it take to 100%?

 

[Benzychenz]

I feel like I'm dumb but I can't see a stand for the blooper figurine anywhere in Mabe Village?

 

[mopinks]

I finally reached the point where my feeble human brain adjusted to the framerate dips and I barely notice them anymore

it's smooth sailing from here, baby

I feel like I'm dumb but I can't see a stand for the blooper figurine anywhere in Mabe Village?

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pretty sure it's in

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Ulrira's house

 

[Deleted member 36578]

How long does it take to 100%?

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Are you familiar with the original? That will greatly extend your time if you're not. I spent like 8-10 hours with the game over the weekend and 100% it but I'm very familiar with the gameboy game.

 

[Fuchsia]

Eagle's Tower was always a frustrating grind in the original, and it felt the same way to me in the remake just now.

Turtle Rock awaits... I don't want this game to end. :(

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I just hit Eagle Tower. It's definitely this game's water temple lol. I'm also finding myself get quite sad as I know i'm nearing the end of the game. It's been magical so far. :(

 

[Deleted member 12186]

Are you familiar with the original? That will greatly extend your time if you're not. I spent like 8-10 hours with the game over the weekend and 100% it but I'm very familiar with the gameboy game.

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I beat it once and most likely am not very familiar. So 20-30hrs? I'd even use a guide for some stuff(just not puzzles).

 

[Deleted member 36578]

I beat it once and most likely am not very familiar. So 20-30hrs? I'd even use a guide for some stuff(just not puzzles).

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Basing this on very little but I think you'll end up with your time being closer to 20hrs than 30.

 

[Clay]

I'm completely stuck for the first time.

I need to get a chest in Turtle Rock but it's behind some of those red/ blue blocks that you move up and down with a switch. I'm guessing I'm missing something super obvious but I've roamed around the entire dungeon like five times and can not find the switch.

Edit: Nevermind, saw someone asked the same thing on the last page. Feel like an idiot now, it's really obvious what you're supposed to do if you just look at the map.

 

[Deleted member 36578]

I'm completely stuck for the first time.

I need to get a chest in Turtle Rock but it's behind some of those red/ blue blocks that you move up and down with a switch. I'm guessing I'm missing something super obvious but I've roamed around the entire dungeon like five times and can not find the switch.

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Check for walls you can bomb.

 

[Benzychenz]

pretty sure it's in

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Ulrira's house

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Yeah you were right. It blended it a bit on the far back table.
Thanks.

 

[The40Watt]

I've beaten the third Dungeon now and have 1,000 rupees. Should I buy the bow?

 

[matrix-cat]

I've beaten the third Dungeon now and have 1,000 rupees. Should I buy the bow?

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Go for it. You'll need it before long.

 

[Deleted member 9290]

Finished the game. I only got the song from marlin right before the ending. Couldnt find her for the life of me. I also only just found the fish song for fast travel... After completing the game!

 

[toph]

Just finished it. Did everything but complete all chamber dungeons.

Wonderful game. So charming.

 

[Wijuci]

I've beaten the third Dungeon now and have 1,000 rupees. Should I buy the bow?

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No, never!
Just steal it, it's more fun.

 

[unicornKnight]

I've beaten the third Dungeon now and have 1,000 rupees. Should I buy the bow?

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Is this the only way to acquire it? Bought it yesterday but I was wondering if it's obtainable through exploring dungeons or overworld.

 

[gl0w]

I may need to stay away from this thread, as I just bought a Switch and i'm going to start playing Zelda Botw... and honestly I'm very excited for it!

 

[twisted89]

The fact that depth is ignored is what gives it a 'wrongness' or 'dream' like look, it's an artistic choice.

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You're making a huge assumption there, I'm not aware they've ever publicly stated that.
Considering it has some obvious performance issues everything would point to the fact that they were unable to implement it properly due to limited resources.
Claiming its an 'artistic choice' is just a cheap excuse.

 

[Redcrayon]

Is this the only way to acquire it? Bought it yesterday but I was wondering if it's obtainable through exploring dungeons or overworld.

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You can either buy it or steal it and accept the consequences of being called a thief for the rest of the game, you can't find it elsewhere.

 

[unicornKnight]

You can either buy it or steal it and accept the consequences of being called a thief for the rest of the game, you can't find it elsewhere.

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Good. I was surprised how fast I got the money, I didn't even realize but exploration is very rewarding, many chests with purple or even silver rupees here and there...

 

[Worldshaker]

After 100%ing the game this past weekend I can say that this remake has been very good overall. Dampes dungeon maker feels like a huge missed opportunity and the rewards for doing it are pretty lackluster (outside of the beginning 3 sets)

It doesn't replace the original, but it's a fun version for sure.

 

[KeRaSh]

For some reason I thought Eagle Tower was the last dungeon so I headed towards Turtle Rock first. Must be the ALTTP influence. Turtle Rock was the second to last dungeon in the Dark World there and my brain subconsciously made the same connection...

Anyways, got through Eagle Tower relatively easily. The last pillar took me the longest to figure out, although in hindsight it's not that complicated.
I think the blue/orange switch blocking some routes was the hardest mechanic to get around.

One thing I really hate about Dampé's dungeon builder is that the stairs connect themselves automatically. I really struggled on one challenge in the second category where you had to place eight chest rooms within an area that's cut off from the rest of the dungeon. I didn't have that many rooms with chests and stairs in them so arranging them with these constraints was a pain even without the stairs automatically connecting to themselves within the closed off area instead of the outside parts of the dungeon...

Also, is the third challenge set from Dampé worth doing? Any heart pieces or seashells hidden in there or just more dungeon rooms?

 

[Pat_DC]

You're making a huge assumption there, I'm not aware they've ever publicly stated that.
Considering it has some obvious performance issues everything would point to the fact that they were unable to implement it properly due to limited resources.
Claiming its an 'artistic choice' is just a cheap excuse.

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I've never seen this mentioned by the dev team and I am taking certain assumptions but post 'gradient' driven defocus (instead of using actual depth) is a very common effect when trying to create a miniature look. It isn't by accident that the dev team has used this style as it invokes certain feelings/ideas in the viewer.

As an extra benefit, if gradient driven blur is cheaper to render than using the depth buffer (which it most likely would be much cheaper per frame to render) then that is another bonus in theory. Definitely not a stylistic choice everyone will like but looking forward to seeing it for myself :)

 

[Secretofmateria]

Its my first time playing links awakening and im glad I've been able to experience it this way. I absolutley love almost every aspect of this game. Im having a blast searching the island for sea shells and heart pieces, and though the dungeons arent my favorite in the series, the vibe of the game is just so wonderful and cozy

 

[divisionbyzorro]

Just did the

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date with Marin

This game is so delightful.

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Marin's leap of faith into the well after you is adorable. They even thought through the animation as she jumps.

 

[higemaru]

So, what's the new stuff in this game? I've played the original Link's Awakening to death and don't know if I want to plunk down $60 on what looks to be a pretty straightforward remake. Please spoiler tag it for others of course, but please, spoil away.

 

[bibs]

Really enjoying the game thus far. The original was released before I was born, but if you told me that it was a brand new Zelda, it would easily be believable. Really goes to show how our ancestors already had a good grasp of game design but were just limited by the technology of the time. The visuals in this remake are amazing too.

 

[MrNewVegas]

Beat the game. Wow dungeons 6,7,8 were some shit. I think 6 was the hardest due to trying to figure out the right blue/orange setups. 7 I was better at it. 8 I was just missing some bomb walls that kept me hung up.

I commend anybody who beat this as a kid. My 8 year old self gave up before the first dungeon lol.

 

[hyouko]

So, what's the new stuff in this game? I've played the original Link's Awakening to death and don't know if I want to plunk down $60 on what looks to be a pretty straightforward remake. Please spoiler tag it for others of course, but please, spoil away.

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Not a whole lot, but:

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From what I have seen:

• A not-very-fun "dungeon maker" function, which is skippable
• Certain collectables from the Trendy game (not sure what, if anything, they unlock)
• Lots of quality-of-life upgrades (more + better warps, ability to use multiple items alongside sword and shield)
• Really good music remixes. See that one thread about the staff roll music.
• If you only played the original (not the DX version on GBC), there's an additional dungeon in the form of the Color Dungeon.

 

[lunanto]

Dampé's dungeon builder has become kind of disappointment in the end because the proposal does not offer any challenge really, even in the later stages.

If you just want to go trough it without much effort just place the entrance as close as possible as the boss room (you can place always the easiest one too), and add just one room with a chest to get the boss key, if it possible close to the other two and you are ready to go. Just add more rooms without chests to fill the blanks and make sure you connect them. Thats it. You dont have to visit them because you dont need to. Whats the point of exploring then?

Wheres the challenge here? You dont have to really think about the design of your dungeon at any moment, because you are not allowed to change anything inside of them. I hope that if someday we see a Zelda dungeon maker, it will be very different from this.

 

[Tibarn]

Finally finished turtle rock, I'll 100% the entire map slowly during this week (now it's AI time).

Amazing remake, and from all the remakes that try to offer the same exact content more or less as the original game (so no REmake II) I think this is the best. The QoL fixes feel natural, the map without transitions feels like how the original game should have been and the graphics are at the same time amazing as a modern game and really faithful. Framerate drops is the only problem I have with this game, and even if the problem makes the experience less smooth are not as impactful as in other games mainly because of the camera.

New content is meh, but the original game was almost perfect and the only aspects I think could be better (and were mainly limitations of GB) are the really small world and that the first 6 dungeons are too easy/short.

Music is also really good in the remake, the same as the graphics it feels modern and nostalgic at the same time.

A really smart release from Nintendo, as it's both a nostalgic Zelda, a 2D Zelda and a classic and short Zelda, so it's the perfect Zelda game to release between the two BotW games and didn't take as many effort as a completely new game. I hope Nintendo releases another 2D Zelda ala AlbW in 3 years or so and waits until the new system before remaking mroe classics.

 

[VonGreckler]

Just beat the game.
Loved the original as a kid but never played DX so it was my first time exploring Koholint in color and doing the color dungeon.
Also had been long enough that most of the puzzles were not fresh in my head.

Overall loved the remake. Hope Grezzo gets a shot an all-new top down Zelda.

 

[Mullet2000]

Man, dungeon builder is such a slog. I'm at 19 hearts, just need the last full heart container Dampe gives you, and I just can't force myself to do it.

Great, great game otherwise but this mode is such a miss.

 

[AndrewGPK]

Oh man, I loved the lead up to the 3rd dungeon and the dungeon itself was fantastic. Really loving this game, and I'm already wondering where it will rank for me on the Zelda list as its my first time with Link's Awakening.

Quick post 3rd dungeon question in the Spoiler

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When leaving the 3rd dungeon there is a pool with different platforms on it you jump between. There is one platform with a plant growing on it that is has been unreachable. Now that I have the pegasus boots I've been trying to take a running leap at it from one of the other platforms. I seem to almost but not quite make it, just get to the edge of the platform and slip into the water. Is this reachable with the pegasus boots or do I need to wait for another item?

 

[celigio]

Oh man, I loved the lead up to the 3rd dungeon and the dungeon itself was fantastic. Really loving this game, and I'm already wondering where it will rank for me on the Zelda list as its my first time with Link's Awakening.

Quick post 3rd dungeon question in the Spoiler

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When leaving the 3rd dungeon there is a pool with different platforms on it you jump between. There is one platform with a plant growing on it that is has been unreachable. Now that I have the pegasus boots I've been trying to take a running leap at it from one of the other platforms. I seem to almost but not quite make it, just get to the edge of the platform and slip into the water. Is this reachable with the pegasus boots or do I need to wait for another item?

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Need another item

 

[AndrewGPK]

Thanks, I didn't want to keep falling in the water over and over. Think it should be a little more obvious that you can't reach it, because I really come close.

 

[Neiteio]

Dampé's dungeon builder has become kind of disappointment in the end because the proposal does not offer any challenge really, even in the later stages.

If you just want to go trough it without much effort just place the entrance as close as possible as the boss room (you can place always the easiest one too), and add just one room with a chest to get the boss key, if it possible close to the other two and you are ready to go. Just add more rooms without chests to fill the blanks and make sure you connect them. Thats it. You dont have to visit them because you dont need to. Whats the point of exploring then?

Wheres the challenge here? You dont have to really think about the design of your dungeon at any moment, because you are not allowed to change anything inside of them. I hope that if someday we see a Zelda dungeon maker, it will be very different from this.

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I mean, the idea is to build fun dungeons that your friends can't beat in one two or three rooms. Yes, you can cheese the actual Dampe puzzles if you just want the rewards. But building a proper dungeon is still fun.

 

[Worldshaker]

Just did the

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date with Marin

This game is so delightful.

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Marin's leap of faith into the well after you is adorable. They even thought through the animation as she jumps.

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Yeah they really nailed the attention to details in this remake. I hope GREZZO gets a chance to do the Oracle games next (Capcom shouldn't care as long as they get a portion).

 

[Calamari41]

After 100%ing the game this past weekend I can say that this remake has been very good overall. Dampes dungeon maker feels like a huge missed opportunity and the rewards for doing it are pretty lackluster (outside of the beginning 3 sets)

It doesn't replace the original, but it's a fun version for sure.

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Honestly I would say this is definitive and replaces the original for me, not just due to the presentation but mainly due to the fact that the sword, shield, bracelet, and boots are permanently equipped. Going to that from just being able to have two items equipped at all is like night and day, and I feel that it would be very difficult for me to play through the original with that setup again.

 

[Nich]

I ran into

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Richard

But honestly I was kinda falling a sleep when I encontered him so I don't remember what I'm supposed to do

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Don't forget about the Memories tab on your map screen. It keeps track of important conversations and hints, so you can replay them if you lose track of what you were supposed to do.

 

[Mulciber]

I played this in the original black and white on gameboy as a kid, and I've pretty much contended that it's my favorite game ever since. Even after playing BotW and such.

I am absolutely thrilled to play this game soon. But I've been holding back mostly because of the technical issues I've heard about, and paying $60 for a remake. On the latter, though, the new graphics and everything look delightful, and I'm itching to get in.

 

[Jaded Alyx]

Really goes to show how our ancestors already had a good grasp of game design but were just limited by the technology of the time.

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Ancestors? Hold on now, that game isn't that old lol

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. Is this reachable with the pegasus boots or do I need to wait for another item?

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Someone posted earlier that they were able to reach it that way but could not get back and were stuck in a death loop. It's a good thing you gave up on it.

Don't forget about the Memories tab on your map screen. It keeps track of important conversations and hints, so you can replay them if you lose track of what you were supposed to do.

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Yet another addition to help players that we didn't have before.

 

[Detective Pidgey]

Tal Tal Mountain range

There's a hole there next to the little shack where the guy with chickens is. How do you access that hole? I already have the

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flying rooster

but that doesn't seem to do much at all.

 

[Capra]

Tal Tal Mountain range

There's a hole there next to the little shack where the guy with chickens is. How do you access that hole? I already have the

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flying rooster

but that doesn't seem to do much at all.

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Throw a bomb in it.

This took me a while to figure out honestly.

 

[Detective Pidgey]

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Throw a bomb in it.

This took me a while to figure out honestly.

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Oh wow.

And there's another hole close to where you insert the angler key but this trick isn't working there. Also tried

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flying off with the rooster, but I can't get there. Any idea what that is?

 

[unicornKnight]

This game continues to positively surprise me. I had doubts since it's an old game that I didn't play back then but it's so much fun and the exploration so rewarding. If I didn't know, I could have easily believed that this is a new game.
Purchase of the year for me.

 

[Fuchsia]

Is there any way to get a shovel again after trading it for the boomerang? I'm seeing there appears to be a warp point by Eagle Tower that I can't uncover and use because of the fact that I don't have a shovel anymore. Argh!

 

[Neiteio]

Is there any way to get a shovel again after trading it for the boomerang? I'm seeing there appears to be a warp point by Eagle Tower that I can't uncover and use because of the fact that I don't have a shovel anymore. Argh!

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Check the shop

 

[steviestar3]

Is there any way to get a shovel again after trading it for the boomerang? I'm seeing there appears to be a warp point by Eagle Tower that I can't uncover and use because of the fact that I don't have a shovel anymore. Argh!

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Go back to the Goriya, you can buy the shovel back for 300 rupees.