The Legend of Zelda: Link´s Awakening resurfaces in a new form for the Nintendo Switch One of the most popular games in The Legend of Zelda series is finally back, over 26 years after it was first launched for Game Boy. After a severe storm, Link is washed ashore on the mysterious island of Koholint. To return home, he must embark on a dangerous adventure full of scary caves and terrible monsters. This modern interpretation of the adventure includes many of the unique elements that appeared in the original game. For example, rooms inspired by 2D platform games and characters derived from game series other than The Legend of Zelda.