Links Awakening is in a strange spot, being a sequel for the highly acclaimed Link to the Past but on much weaker hardware. The limitations of the Gameboy are the reason this game is one of the most creative Zelda games but it also makes for some really annoying things that wouldn't be a problem on any other platform. For example the lack of buttons means you'll be constantly pausing the game to switch your equipment, which can take you away from the action.
That being said this game is really great! The world is much more compact and dense with stuff to do and explore, compared to the much vaster Hyrule of a Link to the Past. The characters are fun and you really get attached to some. The dungeons are excellent and their bosses really tough in some cases.
This is the type of game that isn't afraid to get weird. Like, really weird. The main objective of the game is waking up a giant sleeping fish in a pink egg on top of a mountain with music. There are straight up Mario enemies like Goombas and Piranha plants. There's a village with talking animals. Despite the bizarre nature of Links awakening, it brings with it one of the most interesting Zelda narratives and one of the most heartbreaking ones.
Easily my favorite Gameboy game, and so far my favorite 2d Zelda game. A true classic that shouldn't be overlooked just because of the weak console it is on.
