Product Overview
- Product Name: The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening [Player's Choice]
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Save Battery Status*: Tested & Working
- Notes: Very good copy of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening for Nintendo Game Boy with dust cover included; cartridge is clean and tested, working properly. A well-presented handheld classic ready to carry Link back to the shores of Koholint Island.
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What's Included
- Game Boy Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Cartridge Case / Dust Cover: Yes
- Original Retail Box: No
- Extras:
Game Description
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening brought the magic of Nintendo’s legendary adventure series to the Nintendo Game Boy system with a quest that feels every bit as epic as its console counterparts. After a violent storm wrecks Link’s ship, he awakens on the strange and dreamlike Koholint Island. With no sign of Princess Zelda or the familiar lands of Hyrule, Link must explore the island’s forests, mountains, and dungeons in search of eight mystical instruments said to awaken the legendary Wind Fish.
This beloved action adventure game for the Nintendo Game Boy, released in 1993 by Nintendo and developed by Nintendo EAD, captures everything fans love about the Zelda formula—exploration, puzzle-solving, and clever dungeon design. Along the way, Link discovers powerful items such as the Hookshot, Pegasus Boots, and Roc's Feather, each unlocking new paths across Koholint Island. The top-down perspective encourages careful exploration, rewarding curious players with hidden caves, secret seashells, and memorable encounters around every corner.
The Player's Choice edition celebrates the lasting popularity of this Game Boy classic and highlights just how beloved the adventure became among Zelda fans. With its emotional storyline, imaginative characters like Marin and Tarin, and a world packed with secrets, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening remains one of the most cherished entries in the entire franchise. For collectors and retro gaming enthusiasts, this iconic handheld adventure stands as a defining chapter in the Zelda legacy and a cornerstone cartridge for any serious Game Boy library.
Gameplay Features
- Explore the mysterious Koholint Island, uncovering hidden caves, villages, and dangerous dungeons.
- Use classic Zelda items like the Hookshot, Pegasus Boots, bombs, and the jumping power of Roc's Feather.
- Solve environmental puzzles and defeat dungeon bosses to obtain the eight Instruments of the Sirens.
- Battle classic Zelda enemies including Moblins, Stalfos, and other creatures lurking across the island.
- Collect secret seashells and heart pieces to strengthen Link and reveal hidden rewards.
- Experience a story-driven Zelda quest filled with memorable characters and surprising twists.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening was the first completely original Zelda adventure designed specifically for a handheld system. Developed by Nintendo EAD, the project began as an experimental after-hours prototype created by Zelda developers who wanted to see if the series could work on the Game Boy. Its success proved that the Zelda formula could thrive on portable hardware, helping cement the title as one of the most beloved and influential entries in Nintendo’s long-running franchise.
Additional Details
- Variant: Players Choice
- Genre: Action Adventure
- Year Released: 1993
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Nintendo EAD
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 045496730291
- SKU: 66737
- Format: Nintendo Game Boy Cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Game Boy System (Original Game Boy)
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- Original Game Boy cartridges also play on: Game Boy Pocket, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, and Nintendo DS/DS Lite systems with a Game Boy cartridge slot (not DSi or later).
- *Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing.
- Photos show the exact item for sale — we never use stock images for used games.
- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
- Backed by Retro Game Fan’s 60-day warranty.
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