10 Classic Nintendo Games That NEED A Re-Release
10. The Legend Of Zelda: Oracle Of Ages, Oracle Of Seasons
While the Nintendo Switch port of the classic Legend Of Zelda GameBoy Color title, Link's Awakening DX (itself a port of Link's Awakening on the old school GameBoy), was well received by fans and critics alike, it seemed like something of a strange choice for a remake.
Consistently cited as one of the best titles in The Legend Of Zelda series, Link's Awakening is adored by fans, and many had already experienced the classic top-down adventure. The Switch port, as gorgeous as it is, didn't do much to appeal to gamers who had already played the title to the death, especially given Link's Awakening ubiquity within the franchise.
Instead, Nintendo should have re-released the often-overlooked Oracle Of Ages and Seasons, the only games designed specifically with the GameBoy Colour in mind. Utilising a Pokemon-style two-game system, each provided a unique adventure, and both are worth playing to get the full experience.
Each following their own parallel storylines, items obtained in Ages can be transferred to Seasons, and vice versa. What's more, each game focuses on distinct aspects of the Zelda series, with Seasons being more of a combat-oriented game while Ages hones its puzzle design.
Containing some of the more unique and memorable overworlds and dungeons of any 2D entry in the series, the lands of Holodrum and Labrynna are way overdue a revisit. The games should be bundled in one package, potentially deepening the inter-connectivity of the titles.