![]() Jaleco’s Rodland did come close though, to the point where it’s often mistaken as a Taito effort. Even the obscure ones.Ĭertainly in the ‘80s, nobody could beat Taito at their own game. These two games in particular were incredibly popular, eventually converted to just about every 8-bit and 16-bit system. And although more of a vertical platformer, trapping and crushing enemies under rainbows in Rainbow Islands was curiously compelling. Capturing enemies in bubbles that floated to the top of the screen, ready and waiting to be popped, was a hoot in Bubble Bobble. In each Taito success story the main character’s method of attack also played a key element. The Japanese arcade giant had the formula to creating single-screen platformers perfected from out outset – an irresistible combination of colourful visuals, jaunty music, tight controls and a smooth learning curve. Nintendo is no stranger to dipping into its vault and dredging out iconic elements of its past.In 1983 arcade legend Taito gave the world Chack ‘n Pop, a simple single-screen platformer that eventually lead to the creation of Bubble Bobble and its wealth of spin-offs and sequels. While this concept began with the resurgence of classic (albeit miniature) versions of the NES and SNES, in more recent years the company has resurrected its Game & Watch handheld line. Building off of this concept which debuted last year in the form of the Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. unit, Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda has arrived – bringing with it a fun way to enjoy a few nostalgic games on the go.įor those unfamiliar with the Game & Watch handhelds, the trick to understanding its capabilities lies within its simple branding. Related: Zelda: Skyward Sword, Game & Watch Confirmed As Only 35th Anniversary Plans It is both a way to play games and a mobile watch – making it a literal game and watch. What makes this particular unit so enticing for Nintendo fans, however, is that it includes three classic The Legend of Zelda games on it. But the little portable that could doesn't stop there, as it also delivers a Zelda-themed take on the Game & Watch classic game Vermin and similarly styled takes on a digital clock and timer. The three main Zelda titles included on the Game & Watch are the original NES game The Legend of Zelda and its sequel, Zelda II: The Adventure Of Link, and the Game Boy rendition of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. Despite the first two entries being available on Nintendo Switch for Switch Online subscribers, the novelty of playing the games on a Game & Watch doesn't wear thin. The device is significantly more portable than even the Switch Lite console, making it an ideal item to throw in one's pocket if they're out and about. Although, those looking to chill on the couch for some handheld play are more than capable of doing so as well. One of the biggest appeals of the Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda, however, comes in the availability of the aforementioned game Link's Awakening. The Game Boy title isn't currently available on any modern platforms (except for the Nintendo 3DS), with Switch fans instead having to play a wonderful Link's Awakening remake that scratches that volcanic egg-shaped itch. Fortunately, fans can access the original Link's Awakening in its entirety here, giving the Game & Watch unit a fun incentive for fans jonesing for a classic.Īdmittedly, it would have been nice to see games like the Game Boy Color's DX rendition of Link's Awakening included. There's little doubt that the Game & Watch's LCD screen would have been well suited to make that definitive version of the game pop. Additionally, there's no reason that The Legend of Zelda : A Link To The Past couldn't have been added. Despite these being MIA, Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda is a significant improvement over the one-game Super Mario Bros. The other features on the Game & Watch make for fun distractions for fans. Vermin is a classic game from the original handhelds where a character whacks moles, although this version of it features Link as the main protagonist instead of Mr.
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