A special edition port of the original Link's Awakening for the Game Boy, this souped-up version contained a full (albeit limited) color palette, an added photographer character who would snap up a collection of amusing pictures of Link for his gallery, and a super-secret additional dungeon with an extra special, colorful prize for completing it.

Everything you could expect from a top-down 2D Zelda game is present here, with the dungeon labyrinths full of traps, overworld exploration, a variety of unique items, a cast of memorable characters and a lot of foliage-chopping to collect the ever-important rupees. Controls are simple, allowing you to customize which button does what, including use of Link's sword and shield. The game is a little on the easy side, but some of the puzzles and enemies do require a bit of thought and some precise timing, and overall it's a satisfyingly long game with a truckload of secrets to discover.

The graphics, while retro, are cheerful and clean, showing just what they need to do without going overboard, and the 8-bit music is nostalgic and beautiful. With a surprisingly thoughtful storyline and a bittersweet ending, it's not hard to see why this one is an old favorite. Some might find the price a little steep, but the length, fun and charm of this title more than make up for it, and the Game Boy Color release is the better of the two versions of this game.