The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds really has a genuine claim to being one of the best games in the series to date. While that's obviously a bold claim for a franchise celebrating 40 years since its debut, there's plenty of evidence to back it up.
Admittedly, there was a certain amount of nostalgia involved in the game’s praise, but it really did do a lot to advance the series both mechanically and visually. At the same time, it was tightly paced and well-structured, and it was an experience that you could comfortably work through in a weekend, without having to really lock in and skip meals or something.
The only thing that's perhaps working against it slightly in 2026 is the fact that it's 13 years old, and the visuals have started to show their age a little. That said, a new release does wonders for that issue, and it could easily become the best way to play the game this year.
Over on YouTube, the user Henriko Magnifico shared a video showing off his latest release, a 4K texture pack for The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds. It serves as a massive visual...
