Washed ashore on the mysterious Koholint Island after a terrible storm, Link finds himself in a peculiar land far from Hyrule. The only way home is to awaken the legendary Wind Fish, slumbering in a giant egg atop the island’s highest peak. This charming Nintendo Switch remake faithfully reimagines the beloved Game Boy classic, complete with a distinct, toy-like art style, beautiful music, and modern quality-of-life improvements.
Whether you’re revisiting this dream-like adventure or discovering Koholint’s secrets for the first time, this guide is your comprehensive resource. Here you’ll find a detailed walkthrough to guide you through every dungeon and puzzle in the main quest, strategies for defeating tricky bosses, and the locations of every Heart Piece and Secret Seashell needed for 100% completion. We also cover the famous Trading Sequence, optional challenges like the Color Dungeon, and provide helpful resources on characters, items, and more.
Main Quest Progression: The Awakening on Koholint Island
- Part 1: The Shore, Forest, and Tail Cave (Level 1): Getting started, obtaining the Sword, Shield, Roc’s Feather, and Full Moon Cello.
- Part 2: Goponga Swamp and Bottle Grotto (Level 2): Acquiring Magic Powder, Power Bracelet, Ocarina, and the Conch Horn.
- Part 3: Ukuku Prairie and Key Cavern (Level 3): Navigating Kanalet Castle, finding Golden Leaves, getting Pegasus Boots, and the Sea Lily’s Bell.
- Part 4: Yarna Desert and Angler’s Tunnel (Level 4): Visiting Animal Village, learning songs, obtaining Flippers, and the Surf Harp.
- Part 5: Martha’s Bay and Catfish’s Maw (Level 5): Exploring the bay, finding the Hook Shot, and the Wind Marimba.
- Part 6: Ancient Ruins and Face Shrine (Level 6): Learning the Frog’s Song of Soul, obtaining the L-2 Power Bracelet, and the Coral Triangle.
- Part 7: Tal Tal Mountains and Eagle’s Tower (Level 7): Mountain exploration, acquiring the Mirror Shield, and the Organ of Evening Calm.
- Part 8: Western Mountains and Turtle Rock (Level 8): Reviving the Rooster, obtaining the Magic Rod, and the Thunder Drum.
- Part 9: The Wind Fish’s Egg & Finale: Navigating the final dungeon and facing the Nightmares to awaken the Wind Fish.
Side Quests & Collectibles
- Heart Piece Locations: Find all 32 Pieces of Heart scattered across Koholint to maximize Link’s life energy.
- Secret Seashell Locations: Locate all 50 hidden Seashells for rewards like Heart Pieces, the Koholint Sword (L-2 Sword), and Chamber Stones.
- Trading Sequence: Complete the 14-step trading quest from the Yoshi Doll to the Magnifying Lens (required for Boomerang).
- Color Dungeon: Navigate the optional fifth dungeon (originally from DX) to obtain either the Red Tunic (Attack Up) or Blue Tunic (Defense Up).
- Chamber Dungeon (Dampé’s Shack): Collect Chamber Stones and arrange them at Dampé’s Shack to create and play custom dungeons for rewards.
- Healing: Secret Medicine & Great Fairy Fountains: Strategies for using Secret Medicine and finding Great Fairy Fountains for healing.
Resources & Guides
- Boss Strategies: Tips and tactics on how to defeat the final boss of each dungeon.
- Characters: Profiles of the key figures Link meets on Koholint Island.
- Enemies: A bestiary detailing the monsters found on the island, with tips for dealing with them.
- Ocarina Songs Guide: Details on learning and using the Ballad of the Wind Fish, Manbo’s Mambo, and Frog’s Song of Soul.
- Items & Equipment: An overview of Link’s inventory, including weapons, tools, and special enhancements.
- Maps: Visual guides detailing Koholint’s regions, dungeon layouts, and key locations using the Switch map features.
- 100% Completion Checklist: A trackable list covering all dungeons, major items, 32 Heart Pieces, 50 Seashells, upgrades, and Chamber Stones.