Favorite Tunes #258: Link's Reawakening

Hoo boy, that Feb 13th Nintendo Direct was straight fire! So many good games to look forward to. One of the biggest surprises came at the very end when a remake to the 1993 Game Boy classic, Link's Awakening was announced. I am very excited for the remake that will be releasing this year for the Switch. I even started playing Link's Awakening DX on my 3DS because I have not played the game in years. The game holds a special place in my heart for reasons I'll elaborate on in a Memories post. Link's Awakening is taking over this week's Favorite Tunes so I hope you like GB chiptunes.

Title

An arrangement of the classic Legend of Zelda title music but it doesn't sound any less adventurous on the GB hardware.

Mabe Village

If you're looking for audio confirmation that you're in an enemy free zone on the overworld, look no further than Mabe Village. When this tune plays, you'll be safe from all harm, so long as you don't attack any chickens.

Mysterious Forest

It's a little mysterious. (Sorry not sorry.)

Level 2: Bottle Grotto

"Wow, this feels pretty heavy! You won't be able to lift it with your bare hands." Any time Link touches a heavy object, this message will appear. Every. Single. Time. At least until you get the Power Bracelet and equip it., which just so happens to be in the second dungeon. The annoying text that halts you in your tracks is one thing I'll be happy to wave bye-bye to in the remake.

Tal-Tal Heights 

Home to where the Wind Fish sleeps. This thing was a pretty big deal, what with being shown in the Japanese box art and in all version's title screen. It would not feel right if this area wasn't given it's own unique music and it should come as no surprise that it is a fan favorite track. It even got a remix for Super Smash Bros Brawl. Didn't play Brawl? No worries, friend, the track is in Ultimate.

Staff Roll

I don't want to spoil this game's ending. For those of you that haven't played this game and are in the dark about it, stay away from Let's Plays and retrospective videos on Link's Awakening. If the remake is going to be your first time playing this game, please, please don't spoil yourself.

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