Eric Barone, creator of Stardew Valley, named Link's Awakening his favorite entry in The Legend of Zelda 🎮
He first met the franchise through that Game Boy title and still praises its creativity, distinct atmosphere and the constant thrill of exploration, the kind of thing you rarely see in modern AAA. Barone admits classic Zelda influenced his design sensibilities, from UI choices to obsessive attention to tiny details. Original: 1993 (Ga...









