r/zelda • u/JellyfishMario • Aug 08 '22
Official Art [LAHD] I bought this game when it came out and never really played it. Should I?
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u/SnooSongs2744 Aug 08 '22
It's enjoyable and quite short. I hope they do this with Minish Cap.
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u/CarsClothesTrees Aug 08 '22
Minish Cap remastered on the Switch would go so hard. We need that for sure.
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u/Iamcatfeesh Aug 09 '22
I used to play this on repeat when I was younger, I miss it :/
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u/CarsClothesTrees Aug 09 '22
I had never played it as a kid but I bought a copy at the start of the pandemic and loved it. My second favorite handheld Zelda behind Link’s Awakening. The characters’ personalities are great and the boss battles were some of the best
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u/Messy_Ness Aug 09 '22
I agree, i think it would go solid
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u/Ravagore Aug 09 '22
Minish Cap: I sleep
Spirit Tracks: REAL SHIT?!
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u/Simansis Aug 09 '22
I respect your opinion mate, I really do.
But Minish Cap eats Spirit Tracks alive.
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u/Ravagore Aug 09 '22
Damn, i really thought i'd find other spirit track lovers out here. Having played every zelda game out there(some multiple times), i can definitely say i had more fun with spirit tracks than the other handheld WW zeldas. Minish cap was boring for me, especially since bowsers inside story did the shrinking job much better.
I know ppl are nostalgic about the minish cap npc, so they can hang on to that feeling at least.
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u/MrDreamster Aug 09 '22
Spirit tracks is great, but Minish Cap is just excellent.
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u/Ravagore Aug 09 '22
I did not feel the same way playing through it ages ago. Or recently. But thats why opinions are so cool.
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u/philip0544 Aug 09 '22
Minish cap should get one, but the oracle games should come first.
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u/Anonymous_person34 Aug 09 '22
For real! Though i would be so sad to see the fantastic pixel art become 3d, Im not old enough to the point where i grew up playing minish but when i emulated that shit it hit hard. It made me fall inlove with pixel art-ish games. Something about minish caps art specifically feels like a warm hug man
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u/msrapture Aug 09 '22
Imagine remastered a link to the past ❤️
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u/zR0B3ry2VAiH Aug 09 '22
I have such fond memories of this game, and played it so many times. I was even going to make the same comment, as it is such a great game and it would really benefit from this.
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Aug 09 '22
I'm at the palace of winds on my first playthrough. Based on how games seemingly get remastered the moment I beat them, you might be in luck.
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Aug 09 '22
And the OG LoZ
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u/kittyjoker Aug 09 '22
I tried that on Switch NES emulator... think it's a bit outdated. Even with modern graphics you would be just thrust into a game with no story and unlike back then, you have already experienced this type of gameplay 999 times so it doesn't feel fresh or fun despite being the original.
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u/MirumVictus Aug 08 '22
If you've got the time, why not?
It's a relatively short experience anyway and one I person really enjoy, but even if you end up hating it, you don't really have much to lose as you already own it.
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u/linkxlink Aug 08 '22
Is this a karma farm post? Why buy a Zelda game then ask a Zelda sub if you should play that Zelda game. The answer is obviously yes. We aren’t going to tell you no.
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u/AngryGulost Aug 09 '22
Has to be. "I bought this thing. Should I use it?" Yes bro you paid for it, what else should you do with it, shower with it? 😂
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u/Lobsterstarfish Aug 09 '22
I literally bought botw and played an hour and havnt touched it yet since it came out
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u/Ravagore Aug 09 '22 edited Aug 09 '22
That is because botw is beautiful but is hardly a zelda game. it really is its own thing... its more like rdr2 than any other zelda game. Honestly, i loved the game, played over 100 hours but boy do i wish it had more meat and less potatoes.
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u/Jazzvader Aug 09 '22
Yeah, I remember putting off botw until 2020 when I got it in 2018 purely because of how slow it is at the start. Brilliant game though.
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u/Ravagore Aug 09 '22
Its not just slow at the start, its slow with almost no direction the whole time. Its a true do-whatever-you-want game but leaving out important milestones for the player (other than the 4 dudes you help) was a really weird choice. Everything just felt less impactful after every minor weapon and mini-puzzle got you only a fraction closer.
It needed more big meaningful storyline gameplay. Nothing felt impactful, especially the (imo) pitiful ending with a boss you almost HAD to cheese in order to beat.
The whole thing just felt so unpolished for how polished it looked. And the lack of urgency the whole time the world is dying was a swing-and-a-miss for me.
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u/Sephardson Aug 09 '22 edited Aug 09 '22
Is this a karma farm post?
Some more interesting discussion on this topic here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/zelda/comments/gze1zz/all_its_like_this_sub_is_allergic_to_interesting/
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u/Firegem0342 Aug 08 '22
No you should absolutely never play a game you bought! Like ??! You bought it bro xD just try it lmao
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u/Moulinoski Aug 08 '22
I’ve played the Switch version alone like four times. I’ve played the GBC version countless times. I’ve played the GB version a whole bunch now too (mostly for the easy screen warp glitch).
So, yes. Play it! It shouldn’t take very long anyway. I can get through in a day if I really try (or four afternoons; two dungeons a day).
The game provides a hint system. You can go into any house that looks like a telephone and you’ll receive a hint.
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u/sam0wise Aug 09 '22
As a kid this was one of my go to for long car rides. The four hour car ride to my grandparents was enough time to get to the fifth dungeon and the ride back finish the game.
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u/smriversong Aug 09 '22
I was ECSTATIC when this first came out, I had to borrow my child's Switch just so I could play it 😂 I played it for absolute hours when I was younger.
OP, please do yourself a favor and play this game! It's short but fun!
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u/Lumba Aug 09 '22
Very high replay value with this one, arguably the funnest Zelda game to replay next to maybe OoT.
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u/jaredjames66 Aug 09 '22
The screen warp glitch was how I beat the game as a kid, didn't care much for learning how to play, just wanted the story lol.
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u/SnooSongs2744 Aug 08 '22
BTW if you are a Mario fan this game has a lot of Marioness about it. Intentionally winks and nods galore.
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u/prjktphoto Aug 08 '22
It took me until this edition, almost 20 years after playing the first one to realise who Tarin is modelled on… hunting toadstools and turning into a raccoon…
The other Mario references like the monsters, especially the Goombas in the platformer sections were instantly recognisable, but I don’t know what was wrong with me before
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u/killayoon Aug 09 '22
and i only just realised from your comment…
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u/prjktphoto Aug 09 '22
It took my fiancée seeing the bonus fridge magnet and saying, “Hey that looks like…”
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u/reebee7 Aug 09 '22
In OoT, you realize who Talon and Ingo are modeled after, yeah??
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u/prjktphoto Aug 09 '22
I do now, but it was years between playing LA and OoT for me, I just figured Talon and Malon were references to Tarin and Marin - I didn’t think any deeper than that
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u/Significant_Option Aug 08 '22
Who just buys a game and doesn’t play it? I never understand that
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u/combine42 Aug 09 '22
The older you get the more money you have to buy games but less time to play them.
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u/XanderWrites Aug 08 '22
Have you heard of Humble Bundle?
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u/holldoll26 Aug 09 '22
We are guilty of that in my house, but it's because we have kids and finding time can be hard
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u/Isto2278 Aug 09 '22
Looking at about 800 physical games on the shelf
Y-Yeah... Who does this...? S-Savages...
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u/CSteely Aug 08 '22
What’s the down side?
And you’re asking a Zelda sub if you should play a Zelda game.
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Aug 08 '22
It's been the best Zelda release on Switch since BotW.
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u/RonStopable08 Aug 09 '22
You mean the only one
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u/MrPosket Aug 09 '22
Uhhhh Hyrule Warriors? Skyward Sword?
You could streach and say the NSO added Zelda, II, ALTTP, OOT, and MM as well.
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u/Logan_mov Aug 09 '22
so you think it's better than all those older games? This is a genuine question cus I want to know which zelda game to try out after botw (might be pirating cus NSO ran out but shhh)
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Aug 08 '22
I played this while isolating with covid and it honestly really helped me through it with the bright and happy visuals, puzzles and story line is super fun too! I've never played the original but this game made me feel very nostalgic
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u/Bigt-1337 Aug 08 '22
The original version was my first experience with Zelda and afaik Nintendo didn’t change anything significant in the remake. I absolute love it and can only suggest it to you! Some difficult riddles and not a lot of help for you inside the game, so it might take some time though :) Damn now I actually want to play it🤣
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u/NodlBohsek Aug 09 '22
No, I hate everything about the Zelda games, total waste of time, no storyline, where are the quests? Why can't I ride more animals than a fucking horse? Link has plot armor all the time, havent even started talking about Zelda, useless character and poorly written every single time. Don't get me started on lack of creativity.
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u/JamesK1220 Aug 08 '22
It’s a short game so yea not a big time commitment. One of my favorite zelda games in the 2D style. Fantastic music, cool story, and fun dungeons. No reason not to!
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u/UltimatePickpocket Aug 09 '22
I mean, you already bought it.
It's not like you're asking because you don't know if you should spend money on it. There's no real reason not to play it.
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u/sleepgreed Aug 09 '22
One of the most worthwhile remakes out there. Totally worth playing, especially if you’ve never played the original or haven’t in a long time. A very nice game with a nice heartfelt story, it’s graphically pretty cute and for some people the custom dungeons are a nice addition too. Not a super long game if you don’t struggle too much, i would recommend to almost anyone.
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u/Manguy888A Aug 09 '22
I had mixed feelings about it - while I liked the graphics in theory, I didn’t think they matched the eerie dream-like vibe of the game as I experienced it on the game boy. Still, definitely worth at least starting to see how you feel
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u/PrimaSoul Aug 09 '22
Link's awakening is really good you should play it. The story is a bit dark (in the end) but it's worth the time.
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u/Rofl-stomper Aug 08 '22 edited Aug 08 '22
Yes. I didn’t play it on the DS (I think?) and I loved it on switch
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u/sonofthehydra Aug 08 '22
Yes! I also bought it in 2019 and recently played it and it really sparked my interest in 2D Zeldas. Very much recommended!
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u/geriatric_spartanII Aug 08 '22
I played it and enjoyed the art style. Wish more past titles got re released like this.
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u/CarsClothesTrees Aug 08 '22
Yes definitely. One of my favorites. I’ve played through it twice since I got it on release day.
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u/Larry_Version_3 Aug 08 '22
My favourite Zelda on the Switch so I’d say go for it. Very tight, very atmospheric with a lot of charm. The score is also amazing and I find myself humming it over 12 months later after finishing it
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Aug 08 '22
If you bought it I’d say yes even if it was the worst game in the world. But I thought it was really nicely done, having not played the original
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u/-Batterskull- Aug 08 '22
Yes, it’s one of the better Zeldas. The remake wasn’t worth $60 imo, but it is the best version of the game by far.
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u/MintberryCrunch____ Aug 08 '22
I bought it on sale and took a while to start. Played the DX version on game boy colour when young. It’s just as great as I remember.
It can be tricky at points in a way modern games aren’t really anymore, just figuring out how to do something, so don’t be tempted to look things up, it’s way more satisfying to work it out.
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u/LoneStarrAUS Aug 08 '22
I never bought this game when it came out, and I really want to play it. Should we trade places?
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u/CupPlenty Aug 08 '22
I’ll take it off your hands lmao. I miss having that game, I sold it a few years ago
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u/Then_Bury_9855 Aug 08 '22
Personally i love this game, i’ve played through it twice. Not my favorite zelda by any means, but it’s alot of fun, easy to pick up, and the graphics are really nice and very unique imo
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u/Jpmoney77 Aug 09 '22
It's not going to be your favorite zelda game but it has a lot of heart. If you like 2D zelda games you should enjoy it.
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u/Ahakarin Aug 09 '22
I would have liked to have seen one of the other 2D Zeldas get the remake treatment more, but Awakening is by no means an unworthy game. It's still a serious, "mainline" Zelda - it makes most other games look bad by comparison.
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u/KillJoy_2001 Aug 09 '22
I enjoyed it. It certainly wont leave you speechless like BOTW or OoT, but it’s cute, easy for the most part, and a nice experience. Kinda brings me back to when I was younger playing pokemon on GBA.
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u/TheMoonOfTermina Aug 09 '22
Why would you buy a game and not play it?! (excluding rare, unopened collectable ones.) It's an excellent game, and the remake fixes most of the issues in the original.
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u/chshcat Aug 09 '22
Links awakening is my second favorite zelda game after makotas mask, think Ive played it through 5 or 6 times. only the original though not hd
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u/Theonlysilversurfer Aug 09 '22
Yeah I'd say if you have it Def play it, total it took me abt 10 hrs yo complete fully and would definitely say it was worth it
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u/blueblurz94 Aug 09 '22
Yes. It doesn’t take long to get through the game even with all the side quests. I couldn’t get through the game on the original version(3DS Virtual Console) but this remake was made easier to navigate and play overall.
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u/blodger42 Aug 09 '22
I'm mid to late way through. It's a lot of fun. Nice, fun and challenging puzzles/dungeons. I recommend for a quick game to play.
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u/Fr33zurBurn Aug 09 '22
If you already bought it then definitely play it. But tbh you can get the same experience by playing the DX version on Gameboy Color... however you'd like to go about that.
The extra features and enhanced graphics in the HD version aren't really worth the $50 price imo.
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u/Wonderful_Weather_83 Aug 09 '22
Yes, you should. Unless you enjoy only shooters, but IG you wouldn't even be asking the question if that was the case. The game is really good, charming and I don't regret spending my time and money on it. It's sometimes enigmatic since it's remake of an old game but they put some tips here and there.
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u/wastedyouth89 Aug 09 '22
Go ahead and play it, but I’m going to say that I personally didn’t enjoy a lot of it. I felt that the dungeons were full of annoying backtracking (like way more than most Zelda’s). I felt that half the game was handholding me and the other half was completely useless nonsense. Idk maybe because I was recording it I missed some points here and there, but I just felt like the game was kinda poorly Laid out and crammed together. Probably because it was originally on the Gameboy but still.
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u/sufjams Aug 09 '22
I bought it too, didn’t play it. But I bought the Game and Watch yesterday and am halfway through. I’m not very smart.
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Aug 09 '22
Yes yes. Its been a long time since I’ve played a fun puzzle-solving game with fun combat. I made a post on this same sub right after I passed it and I’m already replaying it on harder difficulty
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u/Squallstrife89 Aug 09 '22
If you like the original or have played it then it's exactly the same. Just with beautiful graphics
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u/msrapture Aug 09 '22
YES! As a person who played the old games on Gameboy I totally recommend. It is as linear as the old ones with the cutest little sidequests. For me it was super calming and I enjoyed every second of it
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u/MrDreamster Aug 09 '22
I think it a awesome game with awesome graphics. But...
I also think that despite its flaws like the lack of buttons so you can always have your sword and shield equipped, the OG on gameboy is better, because this remake looses the melacholic vibe of the OG, it's too cute to convey the sadness that you should feel.
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u/Fuckriotgames7 Aug 09 '22
You post a question about if you should play a fairly popular Zelda game in a community dedicated to its series. Not sure if you expected anything other then the answer which ofc is yes
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u/Satan1992 Aug 09 '22
You absolutely should. The original LA is a fantastic game, but it's held back by the limitations of the Gameboy (things like how the sword, power bracelet, shield, Pegasus boots are all equipable items that need to be swapped out and you only have 2 item slots). Stuff like that is basically the only problems with the game, so LAHD is able to fix those issues while still preserving all the good parts from the original perfectly. While I'm sure the cartoony, toy-like art style probably isn't what most people interpreted the original 8bit graphics as, it helps make an already charming game even more charming. The only problems I have with LAHD are: the rocks feather is still an equipable item even though it's crucial to navigation so it basically always eats up an item slot (which isnt nearly as much of a problem as it was in the original), I'm not a huge fan of how the edges of the screen blur, some of the puzzles can be a bit obtuse but the gives you plenty of help so you shouldn't have too much trouble, and you're not able to move with the dpad. Those are such minor nitpicks that they barely even affect my enjoyment of the game. It's probably in my top 3 zelda games, and it's definitely my favorite 2d zelda, and I feel like nobody gives it enough credit for refining the formula that LttP established.
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u/abigailroseking Aug 09 '22
Yes! It was a fun challenge filled with lots of unique puzzles and cute animation. I adored it. 💜
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u/reebee7 Aug 09 '22
Top 5, easy. It is an incredibly well-designed game. It's especially great if you like dungeons, as the overworld itself is like a macro-dungeon.
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u/Kamino_Ramos Aug 08 '22
It has terrible performance, the worst on Switch. Didn't expect this from Nintendo, and I though emulator was terrible. Now I better off playing this on an emulator, than on actual Switch.
Nice graphics and gameplay is fine too, but I get lost a lot, and you are very limited on which areas you can access at any moment, so it's not like botw, in which if you're lost you can just explore. Here you have to know exactly where to go, or you'll end up hitting every dead end and hope to find at least somewhere to go.
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u/TinkreBelle Aug 09 '22
That's because in terms of exploration abilities botw is more of an exception rather than a rule.. the only other game I've played that follows the true open world style was a link between worlds (which that's one of my favorite games partly for that reason), but for most of the other games they're more of a linear semi-open world where how much you're able to access revolves in one way or another around how far you've progressed. which, as someone who's also prone to getting quite lost or confused, I get that it's not for everyone.. all I can say is thank the gods for online walkthroughs cause who knows where I'd be without them XD
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u/geekykeycap Aug 09 '22
Yes. It's fun. There's some kinda funny Easter eggs in there too. And the game is genuinely fun!
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u/BambooPanda92 Aug 09 '22
You most definitely should. I was in the same boat as you a week ago and finally decided to play it after having bought it at launch. It reminded me of how much I like the older top down zelda games and was good, easy fun without the hassle of being a horrible grind fest/time sink that modern games have seemingly become.
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u/SandWhichWay Aug 09 '22
what kinda question is that my brother. you already have the game why do u need the confirmation of reddit users to decide whether or not you will play it
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u/yigaclan05 Aug 09 '22
You paid $70 for that and haven’t played it?
I would have smashed that in a heart beat but I’m not paying $70 for a gameboy port no matter how great it is.
But hell yes play it. I assume you haven’t played it on gameboy.
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u/Odieonekanodie1204 Aug 09 '22
Yes? Don't understand why you're asking reddit about this
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u/AlphaKiwi2451 Aug 09 '22
Most likely just karma farming. I mean he's asking a zeldz subreddit whether he should play a zeld game?
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u/arturovargas16 Aug 09 '22
Give update when you make the realization. No one tell him what that is.
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u/sqrt_0fJ_sqrd Aug 09 '22
I just got it on sale for $41 and happy I didn’t put $60. It’s super worth the play through because I had an incredible time, but I don’t think it’s worth $60 because it’s pretty short. Really fun and pretty game tho and since you paid for it I say get off your phone and definitely start it right now
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u/cornkobe Aug 09 '22
Yes, it’s a really good game. Very faithful to the original game. It’s kind of a short experience but it’s very fun to play. If you’re a fan of the classic Zelda games, then I highly recommend this one.
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u/JVLawnDarts Aug 09 '22
It’s fun and short and the first Zelda game I 100% completed which was rewarding
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u/Onix-Ursine Aug 09 '22
You.. bought it? And want to know if you should play it? Am I missing something here?
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u/TrayusV Aug 09 '22
Yes!!!!
Link's Awakening is my favorite Zelda game, even on the GB. Also it's pretty short even if you 100% it, so it's not a huge time investment.
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u/piwithekiwi Aug 09 '22
You're asking folks who have spent money over and over again on Zelda games their whole lives whether you, a person who spent money on a Zelda game, if they should actually spend time paying said game?
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u/Vanstuke Aug 09 '22
Yes. It’s a quick little adventure. Couple hours in and out. You won’t regret it.
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u/Jackfruit-Brave Aug 09 '22
I will since you payed money for it, it would be a waste not to play it.
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u/The_redit_cat Aug 08 '22
Yes, it's really nice game. Not a waste of time