Excerpt: From the lay of the over-world to the very intro sequence and menu music, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds is as much an homage as it is a sequel to A Link to the Past. The entire framework remains unchanged from the 1992 classic, at times stopping just short of outright remaking the original SNES game completely. For long-time Zelda fans, this is nostalgia heaven.
It’s no mere case of Nintendo preying on that nostalgia, though. In spite of its glaring familiarity, A Link Between Worlds heralds the first major attempt to shake up the formula since its predecessor introduced it. The changes are small, but their impact is significant. Because for the first time in years, The Legend of Zelda is experimenting again. For once, I have no idea what to expect from the series anymore. And that’s incredibly exciting.
But most of all, A Link Between Worlds is an outstanding game. With tremendous pacing, excellent dungeons, and a greater focus on unfettered exploration, A Link Between Worlds strikes a fantastic balance between the old and new.
The Nintendo 3DS' The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds is now 10 years old, yet remains a remarkable experience.
Calling this classic feels so weird to me. It's still the newest game in the old style... hope they make another one.
I would love a remake of Link to the Past, one in a similar vain to Link's Awakening.
it was an awesome game and utilized the 3D very well on the 3DS. A Link to the Past is one of my favorite Zelda games, so this one being a true sequel to that title really hit home with me.
Even if the eShop has now closed down, the best 3DS games are still worth playing — in any way you can get your hands on them.
Zelda games are all incredible, but the series shines particularly bright on handhelds.
