Game Boy Color · Action-Adventure / RPG
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 1998 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, RPG |
| Developer | Nintendo EAD |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | The Legend of Zelda |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX is an action-adventure game released in 1998 for the Game Boy Color, developed by Nintendo EAD and published by Nintendo. It blends action-adventure and RPG elements.
It belongs to the GBC's earliest wave of games. Other notable GBC releases from 1998 include Wario Land II, Pokémon Trading Card Game and Bomberman Quest. Among the 24 GBC action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #20 by legacy score.
It is part of the The Legend of Zelda series; on the GBC you can also try The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages and The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons. The series also appears on other systems with The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES) and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Game Boy).
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you've played the GBC hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX cheats & codes
67 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy | FA0-999-4C1 |
|---|---|
| Get 5 Rupees For Each Single Rupee | 054-EE9-E6E |
| Get 50 Rupees For Each Single Rupee | 324-EE9-E6E |
| Get 255 Rupees For Each Single Rupee | FF4-EE9-E6E |
| You Will Always Shoot Arrows (Have Them Or Not) Without Depleting Your Supply | 12E-79E-EFA |
| Changes Soundtrack | 345-DCB-356 |
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX walkthroughs & guides
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GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX FAQ
When did The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX come out on the GBC?
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX was released for the Game Boy Color in 1998.
Who made The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX?
It was developed by Nintendo EAD and published by Nintendo.
Is The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX multiplayer?
No. The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX is a single-player game.
How long does The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX take to play?
As an action-adventure game, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.