Is The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (2019) appropriate for children?

# The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (2019) Link's Awakening is a colorful adventure game rated Everyone, making it suitable for most children. Combat involves defeating cartoon enemies with a sword, but violence is mild and cartoonish. There's no bad language, sexual content, or genuinely scary moments, though younger children might find some puzzles challenging.

What age is The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (2019) suitable for?

Our verdict for The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (2019) is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (2019) safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Adventure, RPG

Released

2019

ESRB Rating

Everyone

Available on

Nintendo Switch

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

With parent

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to play

🎁 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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