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Village Library
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| Village Library | |
|---|---|
 The Village Library in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening's Nintendo Switch remake | |
| First appearance | The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (1993) |
| Latest appearance | The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (2019) |
| Greater location | Mabe Village |
The Village Library, also referred to as the Mabe Village Library[1][2] or simply Library,[3][4] is a small library found on the left side of Mabe Village in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. It has many short few-sentence books which provide gameplay information and hints for Link to progress in his adventure. There are eight tables, each with a book on it, and a few bookshelves are stacked against the wall across from the entrance.
Books[edit]
Selecting the Item That's Right for You[edit]
"Selecting the Item That's Right for You" is a book that explains how the player can access the subscreen to assign a weapon to the X and Y buttons each (or 
and 
in the original releases).
Maps and Memories Guide Book[edit]
"Maps and Memories Guide Book", originally known as "Auto Map and Memo Guide Book", tells Link about how he can access the map. In the Nintendo Switch remake, the book also explains about pinning certain locations on the map and revisiting memories, which are exact quotes of information that characters have provided to Link throughout his adventure.
Secrets of the Whirling Blade[edit]
"Secrets of the Whirling Blade" is a book that tells Link how to use the Whirling Blade technique. It also mentions that it is handed down between generations.
How to Handle Your Shield Like a Pro![edit]
"How to Handle Your Shield Like a Pro!" tells of the different ways in which Link can use his shield. It also mentions the Mirror Shield.
Fun with Bombs[edit]
"Fun with Bombs" is a book that tells Link how he can pick up and throw bombs.
The Properties of Warp Points[edit]
"The Properties of Warp Points", originally known as "The Properties Of Warp Holes", is a book that tells Link how he can use the warp points found around Koholint Island.
Atlas of Koholint Island[edit]
"Atlas of Koholint Island" is a book that shows a complete copy of Koholint Island's map, even of areas that Link has not yet visited.
Dark Secrets and Mysteries of Koholint[edit]
"Dark Secrets and Mysteries of Koholint" is a book that reveals the path through the Wind Fish's Egg. At first, Link cannot read the book because its print is too small. At the end of the trading sequence, Link can obtain a Magnifying Lens, allowing him to read it. "Dark Secrets and Mysteries of Koholint" shows a series of arrows that reveals the order of directions that Link must take within the Wind Fish's Egg. In the Nintendo Switch remake, it is the only book besides The Hidden Power of Color that does not have a green cover.
The Hidden Power of Color[edit]
"The Hidden Power of Color" is a red book which exclusively appears in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX and the Nintendo Switch remake. It is on top of a bookshelf, and cannot be reached unless Link uses the Pegasus Boots to ram into the bookshelf, much like the Book of Mudora in the house of books from The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. The book provides information on how to access the Color Dungeon. The book's text consists only of a few numbers, each associated with a directional arrow.
Text[edit]
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening / The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX[edit]
| Book | Text |
|---|---|
| Selecting The Item That's Right For You | "You can select your favorite item for the A and B Buttons on the Sub-Screen. Using different items, you can fight without a sword! Try many different things to find what's right for you!" |
| Auto Map and Memo Guide Book | "You can see an island map by pressing the SELECT Button. The dark parts of the map are places you have not yet visited. Move the cursor and press the A Button to get more information about an area, or to replay the message you got there..." |
| Secrets Of The Whirling Blade | "The Whirling Blade technique has been handed down from generation to generation by the family of the hero. To use it, hold down the Sword Button and build up your power. When you have enough, you can release the Button! Can you master this?" |
| How To Handle Your Shield Like A Pro! | "If you hold the Button down, you can defend yourself from enemy attacks, and you can flip some enemies, too... Besides the standard shield there is also a mirrored variety which can defend against beams!" |
| Fun With Bombs | "After you put a Bomb down, you can pick it up by pressing the Button again. You can then throw it by pushing the Button one more time. Did you know that?" |
| The Properties Of Warp Holes | "There are some Warp Holes on Koholint Island. You can warp to and fro using these holes. If you jump into the Warp Hole at which you arrived, you will go to the next one in the sequence. You can only warp to a hole you have seen with your own eyes..." |
| Dark Secrets And Mysteries Of Koholint | "Round and round, the passageways of the Egg... * ?? ...Hmmmmmm, this book reeks of secrets..." |
| The Hidden Power of Color (unnamed) | "New world of color under the 5 gravestones. 3↑ 4→ 5↑ 2← 1↓ Try with all your might. Open a new path! Whoever is worthy receives the power of color. I wonder what the world of color is?" |
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Nintendo Switch)[edit]
In the Nintendo Switch remake, every book except "Dark Secrets and Mysteries of Koholint" has received updated text to reflect the updated subscreen, controls, and game mechanics.
| Book | Text |
|---|---|
| Selecting the Item That's Right for You | "The subscreen you can get to with + is very useful! You can select your favorite items for the X and Y buttons there." |
| Maps and Memories Guide Book | "You can see an island map by pressing -. Zoom in or out with the Right Stick. The rough parts of the map are places you have not yet visited. If there's a place you want to remember for later, you can press A to mark it with a pin." |
| Secrets of the Whirling Blade | "The Whirling Blade technique has been handed down from generation to generation by the family of the hero. To use it, hold down B and build up your power. When you have enough, you can release it! Can you master this?" |
| How to Handle Your Shield Like a Pro! | "If you hold R, you can defend yourself from enemy attacks, and you can push enemies, too... Besides the standard shield, there is also a mirrored variety that can reflect beams!" |
| Fun with Bombs | "After you put a bomb down, you can pick it up by pressing A again. You can then throw it by pushing A one more time. Did you know that?" |
| The Properties of Warp Points | "There are some warp points on Koholint Island. You can warp to and fro using these spots. You can warp only to a point you have stood on with your own two feet..." |
| Dark Secrets and Mysteries of Koholint | "Round and round, the passageways of the egg... * Hmmmmmm, this book reeks of secrets..." |
| The Hidden Power of Color | "There's a new world of color under the five gravestones: 3↑ 4→ 5↑ 2← 1↓ Try with all your might and you may open a new path. Are you worthy to receive the power of color?" |
* - randomly generated
Gallery[edit]
Link enters the Village Library in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX (exterior)
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | むらのとしょかん / 村の図書館 Mura no Toshokan |
Village Library |
References[edit]
- ^ Campbell, Stuart. Game Boy Game Secrets, 1999 Edition Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Pages 16, 24 and 26.
- ^ Brady, Matthew K., Nathan Beittenmiller, Debra McBride, and David Cassady. Game Boy Game Secrets, 2001 Edition Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Pages 74, 82 and 84.
- ^ M. Arakawa. The Legend of Zelda – Link's Awakening Player's Guide. Pages 21 and 89.
- ^ Nintendo Magazine System (Australia) issue 10, page 16.
