Link's Awakening
Nintendo's Switch remake of the classic Zelda adventure.
Where Link's Awakening comes up1 episode or test
- Colour was the main cue
- Enemies and tiles told apart by colour
- Distinct shapes on enemies
- Unique cracks in floor tiles
Colourblind players can tell things apart without colour
From Game Maker's Toolkit, 2019 games review
What was said about Link's Awakening
Link's Awakening added shapes and cracks so colour isn't the only cue. On Switch, the remake adds distinct shapes on enemies and unique cracks in floor tiles to fix the Color Dungeon. Colourblind players can then tell things apart without relying on colour.
This follows the rule of never conveying information through colour alone: add shapes, patterns or markings. Game Maker's Toolkit's review of 2019's biggest games cites it as a good example.
Link's Awakening has no controller options. Game Maker's Toolkit's accessibility review of 2019 games notes that the Switch remake offers no controller options.
How Accessible Were 2019’s Biggest Games?
Adds enemy shapes and unique floor cracks so its colour dungeon works for colourblind players. It has no controller options.
Link's Awakening added shapes and cracks so colour isn't the only cue. On Switch, the remake adds distinct shapes on enemies and unique cracks in floor tiles to fix the Color Dungeon. Colourblind players can then tell things apart without relying on colour.
This follows the rule of never conveying information through colour alone: add shapes, patterns or markings. Game Maker's Toolkit's review of 2019's biggest games cites it as a good example.
Link's Awakening has no controller options. Game Maker's Toolkit's accessibility review of 2019 games notes that the Switch remake offers no controller options.
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