The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (2013)
The first original The Legend of Zelda game on the Nintendo 3DS and also a direct sequel to The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past set six generations after.
First released
Nov 22, 2013
Aliases
LTTP2, The Legend of Zelda: Kamigami no Triforce 2, The Legend of Zelda: 神々のトライフォース 2, LBW, ALBW
Franchises
The Legend of Zelda, A Link to the Past
Developed by
Nintendo EAD, Monolith Software, Inc., SRD Co. Ltd.
Published by
Nintendo
Platforms
Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS eShop
Genres
Action-Adventure
Themes
Fantasy, Medieval
Rating
ESRB: E, PEGI: 7+, CERO: A, OFLC: PG, OFLC: G
Releases
- 3DS - The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds United States
- 3DS - The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds United Kingdom
- 3DS - The Legend of Zelda: Kamigami no Triforce 2 Japan
- 3DS - The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Limited Edition 3DS XL United Kingdom
- 3DS - The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Limited Edition 3DS XL Australia
- 3DS - The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Australia
- 3DS - The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Limited Edition 3DS XL United States
- 3DS - The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (Nintendo Selects) United Kingdom
- 3DS - The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (Nintendo Selects) United States
- 3DSE - The Legend of Zelda: Kamigami no Triforce 2 Japan
Community reviews
The Legend of Zelda A Link Between Worlds uses Nostalgia the best way it could
Game: The Legend of Zelda A Link Between Worlds
Genre: Action/Adventure
Developer: Nintendo
System: Nintendo 3DS (3DS)
Total Score: 94/100
Value Score: 9.4/10
• Story: 10/10
• Characters: 10/10
• GamePlay: 10/10
• Graphics: 10/10
• Sound: 10/10
• Music: 10/10
• Length: 6/10
• Replay Value: 8/10
• Player Value: 10/10
Pros
+First new 2D/Top down Zelda game in the mainline series since Minish Cap which was released two generations ago
+Unique painting movement gameplay which brings innovation to the exploration and gameplay in Zelda series
+Uses nostalgia from Link to the Past heavily in design for enemies, locations, etc
+Renting system which allows you access to all items early in game with the ability to purchase items later in the game
+Hero mode available after completion of the game which increases difficulty
Cons
-Very short
-One of the easiest Zelda games, even easier than A link to the Past
Genre: Action/Adventure
Developer: Nintendo
System: Nintendo 3DS (3DS)
Total Score: 94/100
Value Score: 9.4/10
• Story: 10/10
• Characters: 10/10
• GamePlay: 10/10
• Graphics: 10/10
• Sound: 10/10
• Music: 10/10
• Length: 6/10
• Replay Value: 8/10
• Player Value: 10/10
Pros
+First new 2D/Top down Zelda game in the mainline series since Minish Cap which was released two generations ago
+Unique painting movement gameplay which brings innovation to the exploration and gameplay in Zelda series
+Uses nostalgia from Link to the Past heavily in design for enemies, locations, etc
+Renting system which allows you access to all items early in game with the ability to purchase items later in the game
+Hero mode available after completion of the game which increases difficulty
Cons
-Very short
-One of the easiest Zelda games, even easier than A link to the Past
Podcast Reference
Reviewed on Games: Episode 5 of the Stick Around Podcast http://www.clivefischer.com/stickaround
9.0
9.0