One thing that’s great about this time of year is not only all the fall goodness going on, but all the new games releasing! I guess that’s a bad thing too, come to think of it. But anyway, here’s today’s release – The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening!
I’m going to have to stop myself from getting all technical with this. Talking in depth about Link’s Awakening and how it was released on the OG Gameboy way back in 1993. Also how it was the first Zelda game on the Gameboy and how I played it back then and remember enough about it to get all giddy inside when seeing a few of the videos they released of gameplay.
Yeah I can’t talk about all that.
This is an unboxing post after all, not a review! So what Zelda is my thing and is my favorite franchise in all of gaming. Doesn’t matter!
What does matter is this Dreamer Edition of the game. It’s not like the Limited Edition overseas that looks freaking GORGEOUS. That freaking steelbook, seriously, be still my heart. That thing is downright sexy. Nope, we get the game and an art book. A plain ol’ art book. Truth be told, I’m happy with that considering it could’ve been just the game.
Let’s get into what’s here in the Dreamer Edition.
It’s the game…
And the art book.
That’s it! Haha
Seriously though, it’s a nice art book. Really nice.
Usually art books that come with games are smaller, and not so much to them. But this one is much bigger than the standard art book, and prettier too.
I’m happy I grabbed this edition, as I was close to just grabbing the regular one to save $10. What a thought! Me getting the cheap version of a Zelda game to save money. Pfft! I don’t even know who I am anymore.
Moving on, let’s check out the amiibo!
I don’t know if you know this about me or not, but I have a problem with amiibo. Well, used to have a problem. I kicked the habit long ago but I still feel it sometimes. Like here, I adore this design too much to pass it up.
It also helps that I have every other Legend of Zelda amiibo that’s ever been released. Kinda makes me having to get whatever Zelda one comes out an automatic must buy. I love the unique ones like this though. These are really special for me as they’re not your typical amiibo sculpt. As soon as I saw this I wanted it bad. And it wasn’t until I opened it up and had it in my hand that it reminded me of something dear.
When I was a kid, my grandmother used to make a bunch of ceramics. Like, a buuuuuuuunch. It was her hobby, making the clay, getting the molds and pouring them in, the whole process. And to finish them off, she used to spray something on it to give it a really nice sheen. This amiibo reminds me a lot of those ceramic figures. The shine on it really tops it and it made me all nostalgic for my grandmother’s passion for ceramic making.
I said it in the video – no idea opening this amiibo would’ve made me happy and sad at the same time!
Anyway, there you have it. The Dreamer Edition of The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening on the Nintendo Switch! And Link’s amiibo to boot. If you’re looking to pick up the game, help me out and use one of the affiliate links below!
You can go for the game itself, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening. Or if you need one, check out the brand new Nintendo Switch Lite that also released today. And here is the Link amiibo.
