The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

In plain English

Top-down camera with no camera control. Ideal Zelda starting point.

Good if you enjoy: Classic adventures, toy-like worlds.

Skills it builds: problem-solving, hand-eye.

How long: about 14 hours to finish the main story.

What to play before and after

1. Kirby and the Forgotten LandLevel 2 · easier
2. Captain Toad: Treasure TrackerLevel 2 · easier
3. The Legend of Zelda: Link's AwakeningLevel 3 · you are here
4. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildLevel 4 · a step up

How easy is it?

Controls

3 of 5

Camera

1 of 5

Fast reactions

3 of 5

Punishing

2 of 5

Reading

2 of 5

1 is easiest, 5 is hardest.