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By Marc Saltzman
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Magical "old school" adventure has heady puzzles and combat.
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The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
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Based on 12 kid reviews
Kids say this game is a fantastic introduction to the Zelda series, combining easy-to-learn gameplay with enjoyable puzzles and exploration, making it suitable for both newcomers and seasoned fans. While it features mild cartoon violence, the charming storyline and characters captivate players, although it may present challenges for younger children due to some frightening aspects and complex puzzles.
- fun gameplay
- great visuals
- mild violence
- suitable for beginners
- captivating storyline
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What's It About?
THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: A LINK BETWEEN WORLDS is an accessible adventure game in which players assume the role of Link, a young boy who goes on an epic quest to stop an evil villain's plan. With abilities such as interdimensional travel, sword mastery, and items rented from Ravio, Link can travel between Hyrule and the dark mirror world of Lorule, with its vast dungeons, and tackle evil to save the land of Hyrule. With its simple top-down view, this single-player mobile game has you exploring locations, interacting with characters, engaging in combat, and solving puzzles.
Is It Any Good?
The Legend Of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds is a highly enjoyable game that harkens back to the old 2-D Nintendo titles that focus on engaging gameplay rather than relying on slick graphics. With its well-designed dungeons (and maze-like environments), fun combat, head-scratching puzzles, and many secrets to uncover, this low-tech game is incredibly engrossing. Although some might get a sense of deja vu from a look and feel that's similar to older games, Nintendo has added some new features such as renting items, which adds more strategy; also, the environmental puzzles are more challenging than those in past games. Overall, casual or core gamers will get a lot out of this family-friendly adventure.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
- Is there still room for a portable game system such as the Nintendo 3DS when mobile phones and tablets have taken over?
- How does this game stack up against Common Sense Media's top-rated Nintendo 3DS games?
Game Details
- Platform : Nintendo 3DS
- Subjects : Social Studies : citizenship , exploration , Language & Reading : following directions , reading , Hobbies : collecting
- Skills : Self-Direction : achieving goals , work to achieve goals , Thinking & Reasoning : applying information , decision-making , solving puzzles , Emotional Development : empathy
- Pricing structure :
- Available online? : Not available online
- Publisher : Nintendo
- Release date : November 19, 2013
- Genre : Role-Playing
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Superheroes , Adventures , Animals ( Wild Animals ) , Friendship
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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