I love this game so much! The music is a real treat! (which is good for a musical game) So many new arrangements of classic tracks that compile into a greatest hits medley that is a feast for the ears. Zelda is my favorite gaming franchise and it gets a lot of love of course, but since Breath of the Wild I have felt like “old zelda” isn’t the focus. It’s nice to have a Zelda game with the Triforce and Ganon. It’s nice to have Zelda as a playable character. This game is filled with little treats. The things fans have been begging for in the mainline titles. It’s all here.

The puzzles are here but simpler than your traditional Zelda game. The dungeons and caves incorporate more dungeon crawler elements. A fresh concept for Zelda that makes the game as a whole feel unique with the caveat of giving each dungeon less individuality and memorability.

Classic Zelda is here with all its charm. The game blends the styles of Zelda and Crypt beautifully creating a unique experience. The return of Zelda items and a magic meter alongside the elements of Crypt such as the shovel and torch durability work perfectly together. I especially love losing all your personal belongings and rupees upon death only to be brought to a room beyond death in a place to spend your hard earned diamonds. This game simply forces a smile on your face.

I’ve been hoping for a new 2D Zelda for a while and it’s been right here all this time. This is Zelda; a different iteration but Zelda nonetheless.