One of the quintessential games for kids to secretly play in bed when they're supposed to sleep. I certainly spent several nights as a kid playing this over and over again. It's short and sweet as it delivers the classic Zelda formula with vibrant and gorgeous GBA graphics. One thing that Nintendo is very good at, which they prove with every Zelda title, is their ability to not only create new interesting mechanics, but also implement them in truly exploratory ways.
The shrinking mechanic in this is no exception. It may not be the most revolutionary mechanic they've ever conjured up, but it's still well implemented and delivers a fun new perspective on the world. I especially like how two of the games bosses are just regular enemies while you are miniscule.
The kinstones are a bit hit or miss as the usefulness of the rewards are really uneven. It's also really annoying as a completionist that one of the heart pieces is locked behind the figurine collection, which takes a long time to complete. I've had such a nostalgic blast with this game on Switch. It's great that Nintendo is finally showing some love for the GBA games that I grew up with.
The shrinking mechanic in this is no exception. It may not be the most revolutionary mechanic they've ever conjured up, but it's still well implemented and delivers a fun new perspective on the world. I especially like how two of the games bosses are just regular enemies while you are miniscule.
The kinstones are a bit hit or miss as the usefulness of the rewards are really uneven. It's also really annoying as a completionist that one of the heart pieces is locked behind the figurine collection, which takes a long time to complete. I've had such a nostalgic blast with this game on Switch. It's great that Nintendo is finally showing some love for the GBA games that I grew up with.