Legend of Zelda, The - Link's Awakening DX
塞尔达：Legend of , The - Link's Awakening DX
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX is an adventure game released in 1998 by Nintendo EAD for the Game Boy. Players control Link as he explores a grid-based island world, solving environmental puzzles and battling enemies in real-time combat. The game features eight dungeons containing increasingly complex puzzles and boss battles. Navigation is handled with directional controls, while the A and B buttons manage actions like sword attacks and item use. Unlike other Zelda titles, the game takes place in a dream world, giving it a distinct narrative context. The color enhancement in the DX version improves visibility and adds visual polish to the original 1993 Game Boy experience.
- Developer
- Nintendo EAD
- Platform
- Game Boy
- Genre
- Adventure
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (2K)
- Last updated
Legend of Zelda, The - Link's Awakening DX Controls — Game Boy Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Legend of Zelda, The - Link's Awakening DX on our in-browser Game Boy emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Legend of Zelda, The - Link's Awakening DX Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Legend of Zelda, The - Link's Awakening DX on Game Boy before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed Legend of Zelda, The - Link's Awakening DX?
Legend of Zelda, The - Link's Awakening DX was developed by Nintendo EAD, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Legend of Zelda, The - Link's Awakening DX support?
Legend of Zelda, The - Link's Awakening DX is a single-player Adventure game for the Game Boy.
What type of game is Legend of Zelda, The - Link's Awakening DX?
Legend of Zelda, The - Link's Awakening DX is a Adventure game for the Game Boy, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
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Can I save my progress in Legend of Zelda, The - Link's Awakening DX?
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Does Legend of Zelda, The - Link's Awakening DX work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Game Boy emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
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