Seeing green and red? It must be Christmas!
Every year the world patiently (or not-so-patiently) counts down those 24 days to Christmas; there’s even calendars filled with little treats to help keep the young ones patient.
Then the big day rolls around and it’s filled with great food, great company and, of course, presents.
Christmas is the best time of year, and so to do our bit in celebrating we’re doing our own advent calendar. Each day we’ll unveil another game that has touched us in some way over the year – whether because it’s a work of interactive art, laugh-out-loud funny or just so weird it blew our mind.
So be sure to check back each day for a new game suggestion to fill your Christmas break!
19 Days to Go! The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
Alright, so technically this game is from 1993, but it just came to the 3DS Virtual Console this year. Sporting coloured visuals rather than the greyscale original, it does a fine job of standing out from the crowd.
More importantly, while each Zelda title offers a slightly different spin on the age-old formula, Link’s Awakening may very well be the most charming of them all (at least where the handheld games are concerned). Rather than saving Zelda and vanquishing the Gerudo king, it’s more about exploring the unique locale of Koholint Island and coming to appreciate the charmingly eccentric villagers. The dungeons and puzzles are easier than ever to figure out, but there are enough secrets to discover that you won’t be bored easily.
As of this writing, the Virtual Console isn’t exactly voluminous, so picking this up should be a no-brainer for 3DS owners. It’s affordable and ultimately an ideal starting point for newcomers to the franchise.
Still the only Game Boy Color game on the Virtual Console! I have my fingers crossed that next year does better in that regard.
I hope we see Super Mario Bros. DX even if an inferior version was given to Ambassadors. I never got to play that as I never had a Game Boy Color.
Looks like a very cool game and is definitely on my list. I briefly skimmed the review and plan to watch the video more when I get some time.
GamesAndBiz I agree, here's to hoping more GBC titles hit in 2012.
You haven't played Zelda Link's Awakening yet? Wow are you in for a treat! 😀
You haven't played Zelda Link's Awakening yet? Wow are you in for a treat! 😀
I know, I know, behind the times.. I never had a GBC (only the original) and most likely never played any of the games. The LOZ: Four Swords Anniversary 'reboot' is the closest I've come.
I hadn't compared most of the VC prices, but $5.99 (US) doesn't seem too bad for something like this. I suspect some of the others might be pushing it a bit.
Looking forward to it; perhaps during some holiday time soon.
I know, I know, behind the times.. I never had a GBC (only the original) and most likely never played any of the games. The LOZ: Four Swords Anniversary 'reboot' is the closest I've come.
I hadn't compared most of the VC prices, but $5.99 (US) doesn't seem too bad for something like this. I suspect some of the others might be pushing it a bit.
Looking forward to it; perhaps during some holiday time soon.
Just read your review and watched the video and am chomping at the bit to get it. Looks like the eShop just came online over here.
Just read your review and watched the video and am chomping at the bit to get it. Looks like the eShop just came online over here.
Let me know how you find it! I really think it's an incredible game 😀
Let me know how you find it! I really think it's an incredible game 😀
Not too far along, but it's been pretty incredible so far. Lots of charming fun and I like all the interaction with town folk.
Not too far along, but it's been pretty incredible so far. Lots of charming fun and I like all the interaction with town folk.