A link to the past is one of those games regarded as a masterpiece that
still stands the test of time. Its widely regarded as one of the best
games ever made and with good reason. It was a bold step forward for the
Zelda series and its impact is still being felt in the series today.
Nintendo has decided to create this sequel in the form of “A Link
Between Worlds” for the 3Ds and it measures up well to its predecessor.
The visuals are amazing and whether you are playing on the 3DS where you
can see amazing 3D effects in this game, or the 2DS which doesn’t have
the 3D but is still an amazing system (affordable and comfortable and
won’t have hinges that break) you will get an amazing experience. The
overhead view calls back to A Link To The Past but also creates its own
style. So to with the music, which calls back to A Link To The Past but
also creates its own thing and is awesome for it. The new game
mechanics are fun and there are amazing new things you can do. The
ability to become a painting on a wall to move around in new ways is
innovative and changes the gameplay immensely.
But there is something
more that must be said. A Link Between Worlds does something that so
many have wanted. It brings back a nonlinear approach to the series.
You are given the option to rent items ( or later buy the items) instead
of finding them in dungeons ( which can still be done) but there is
also a risk. If you die while holding rented items then you lose them
which can create problems if in a dungeon but that just adds to the
challenge.
And challenge is a good word to say because this is a game
that does not hold your hand, there is a hint system but it is optional
and the game is better for it. There is also a hero mode available
that drastically ups the difficulty of the game and its very much worth
trying out
There is a detailed story in the game I don’t want to
spoil here which involves a villain named Yuga and Hyrule’s twin world
Lorule, which Link must journey between ( hence the title). There are
cut scenes in the game that are well done and the story is great.
This
game is a huge step forward for the series but there are also cameos
and shoutouts to past games like Majora’s mask ( you might see a
familiar location reappear)
This seems like a working blueprint
for the new Wii U Zelda and if this is any indication of what that game
will be, then I am very excited!
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