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The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX
萨尔达传说 织梦岛
Link's Awakening DX is an action-adventure game developed by Nintendo and released in 1998 for the Game Boy Color. Players control Link as he explores Koholint Island, solving puzzles and defeating enemies across eight dungeons. The game features top-down perspective gameplay similar to the original Legend of Zelda series. Combat involves using various weapons and tools collected throughout the adventure, while exploration requires navigating interconnected overworld and dungeon areas. This enhanced version adds color graphics and an additional dungeon compared to the original release. Players must collect instruments hidden within dungeons to awaken the Wind Fish and complete their quest. The game uses two button controls (A and B) for action and selection. Each dungeon features progressively challenging puzzles and boss encounters that require using recently acquired items to proceed.
- Developer
- Nintendo
- Released
- 1998
- Platform
- GBC
- Genre
- Adventure
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (3.1K)
- Last updated
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX Controls — GBC Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX on our in-browser GBC 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.
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX on GBC before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX" GBC longplay 1998
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX released?
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX was released in 1998 for the GBC.
Who developed The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX?
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX was developed by Nintendo, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX?
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX is a Adventure game for the GBC, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
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Do I need to download anything to play The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX in the browser?
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Can I save my progress in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX?
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Does The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX work on mobile devices?
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