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It's been 32 years since The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening launched, but the Switch remake makes it feel like yesterday

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The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
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The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
Genres · puzzle
Release · Jun 6, 1993
Developer · Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
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