This special installment in the LoZ series made a huge bang in its initial reception on the Super Nintendo, and the later polishing on the Game Boy Color. With an original story (set not in Hyrule) and almost no mention of the Princess, this unique Link adventure takes place on Koholint Island, a magical paradise location inhabited by your usual monsters, as well as a giant whale-god that can grant you the ability to get off the island.

     The game received unprecedentedly positive reviews for the GBC remake, as well as winning many awards for its graphics and story line. Many reviewers even held it as one of the best made games of all time.  Now having a remake for the Switch being released sometime in 2019, this delightful classic will have the chance to ease our RPG needs once again. 

The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening Release Trailer