The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening: The Kotaku Review

[Kotaku]( September 19, 2019 [The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening: The Kotaku Review]( [The best feeling you can possibly feel while playing a video game is the act of swinging a sword in Zelda. I came to this conclusion recently, while playing the new remake of Link’s Awakening and trying to pinpoint exactly what it is that makes me love Zelda games so much. The answer, I think, is the way Link swings his sword.]( [[Hardware](](@feature1LinkUrl) [Nintendo Switch Lite: The Kotaku Review]( [The Nintendo Switch Lite is one of the finest handheld gaming devices I’ve ever used. It’s sturdy, stylish, and comfortable. It launches with a library that’s already over 2,500 games strong. If all you’re looking for from the Nintendo Switch is personal, portable play, it’s perfect. 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