Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is still the top Switch title two years into the console's lifespan, Nintendo's offering a new but familiar experience to fill in the time before the awaited sequel.
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening for the Switch is a ground up remake of a classic Gameboy title of the same name released on the Gameboy in 1993.In this upcoming Switch adventure, Link sheds off the pixels for a fresher, more modern 3D look.
Although The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening recreates the adventure through and through, the drastic but welcome changes to their artstyle makes it feel like a brand new Legend of Zelda experience.
Taking visual cues from the GameCube's Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Link's Awakening feels almost like toy to life title. Presented with a unique take on 3/4 RPG perspective, Link's Awakening feels like a diorama at times. Its textures also evoke a life-like realism to it, and it's accentuated by the tilt shift effect of its backdrops.
While it's more of a revamp than an actual new Legend of Zelda title, its visual make it look new enough for younger fans who haven't played the old title and to merit replays from old fans. The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening will release exclusively on the Switch on September 20, 2019.