These occurred often, usually in dungeons when there were a few enemies on screen or when Link threw a projectile. Regrettably, there were some uncomfortable frame rate drops encountered during my playthrough of A Link to the Past on the Nintendo Switch Online app. As such, it still holds an incredible amount of sway in the placement of the fabled Zelda timeline. The holy trinity continue their perpetual cycle as Ganon attempts to seize power, Zelda tries to offer aid through wisdom and Link runs around attacking cucoos musters all his courage in an attempt to thwart Ganondorf, the thief – no, Ganon, the evil King of Darkness! Whilst it may be familiar, it also sets a lot of the lore of the series in place. The story is typical of the Legend of Zelda franchise – Link, Zelda, Ganon. Perhaps that’s the best way to describe A Link to the Past it’s got swagger and a real sense of identity. Every dungeon is diverse enough to differentiate it from any other, and the key items further add to the personality of every unique environment. Although the puzzles are inherently incredibly simple, therein lies the charm of A Link to the Past. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, has some of the most memorable dungeon designs in, at least the opinion of this humble scribe, any Zelda game. One of my personal gripes with Breath of the Wild was the dungeons, or moreover the lack of ‘traditional’ Zelda dungeons. The music that Koji Kondo has put together also sets the scene for every moment of adventure, experienced throughout Link’s intrepid trek through Hyrule. The sound design is unparalleled, and while it’s only MIDI sounds on offer, the arrangements are so intricate, so clean and calculated, that they never grow tiresome or stretched. Visually, the pixel art pops handheld being particularly coruscating, but more on that later. This game is, for want of a better word, magical. While it’s true that this particular title holds an immense emotional attachment to me, due to the fact that it was the first game I played with my stepdad, my critique is not augmented due to sentimentality. The truth of the matter is The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past offers true Zelda perfection, on every single count. Opinions are subjective and as such, I will allow every single person who disagrees with me, the comfort of their delusions. However, the whole point is moot, as there can only be one winner when it comes to ‘Best Zelda of all time’ – The Legend of Zelda – A Link to the Past. All of these games offer so much, and subsequently, the argument could run until the very end of time itself. ![]() ![]() In a few weeks time, people will be singing from the rooftops, praising Link’s Awakening. ![]() People say Ocarina of Time is the greatest, others would argue for The Wind Waker, whilst a lot of people would opt for 2017’s GOTY, Breath of the Wild. The discussion regarding which Legend of Zelda title is the best can be the cause of much heated debate. What can we really say about A Link to the Past on Nintendo Switch? It’s a match made in heaven. Introducing: A Link to the Past on Nintendo Switch
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