4/5 ★ – MechaniChris's review of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.

Didn’t realize how similar this would be to the original, but wow did they elevate it in every conceivable way. Incredibly polished, beautifully designed, creative and satisfying. This is THE seminole top-down adventure game. I truly feel bad for kids who had to feel through these games before guides were easily accessible. And like I KNOW that the info is all in the game. But do you honestly expect me to remember that the fairy told me the Silver Arrows would be helpful against Ganondorf days/weeks later without any instruction of WHEN to use them?? What am I gonna take notes??? (On reflection I did use to do this as a kid). This would have taken me years to beat because I was stubborn and wouldn’t spend money on guide books. Regardless of its obtuse puzzle system, it’s still relentlessly fun to explore and I can’t wait to dive into more of these games.