Synopsis
Stranded on Koholint Island, Link must awaken the Wind Fish by gathering magical instruments hidden in dungeons across the island. Along the way, he learns about the mysterious nature of the island and the quest’s deeper meaning.
Gameplay
Link’s Awakening retains top-down exploration and puzzle-based dungeons. Gameplay includes collecting items, solving puzzles, and interacting with unique characters, with additional side quests that reward thorough exploration.
Events
Link Washes Ashore On Koholint
While returning to Hyrule by boat after completing his training, Link was caught in a storm that sank his ship. When he regained consciousness, he found himself washed ashore on an island called Koholint.[1]
The Nightmare Is Defeated
The world Link found himself in was a part of the Wind Fish's dream, and waking the Wind Fish would cause the island to vanish in a stream of bubbles. The demons attacked Link in an effort to preserve their existence and the island they called home. Despite this, Link successfully gathered the Instruments of the Sirens. As he stood before the egg where the Wind Fish slept, the Hero faced a difficult decision. Now, the only remnants of Koholint Island existed in Link's memories, and the awakened Wind Fish flew into the sky. Though Link had once saved Hyrule, he ultimately became responsible for the destruction of the dream world. He set sail on another journey, and his fate after that remains unknown.[2]
Link Awakens the Wind Fish
The world Link found himself in was a part of the Wind Fish's dream, and waking the Wind Fish would cause the island to vanish in a stream of bubbles. The demons attacked Link in an effort to preserve their existence and the island they called home. Despite this, Link successfully gathered the Instruments of the Sirens. As he stood before the egg where the Wind Fish slept, the Hero faced a difficult decision. Now, the only remnants of Koholint Island existed in Link's memories, and the awakened Wind Fish flew into the sky. Though Link had once saved Hyrule, he ultimately became responsible for the destruction of the dream world. He set sail on another journey, and his fate after that remains unknown.[3]