I have to admit that A Link to the Past has finally met its match as my favorite 2D entry in the Zelda series. The merging mechanic is a neat twist on classic Zelda dungeon and overworld traversal too. Every corner of the map is just filled to the brim with content to sink my teeth into. I love the visuals, the music, and the story is something that kept me engaged unlike most Zelda titles. I can't help but mention Ravio's shop too; it was so nice to get every item so early on and it opened up almost every heart piece and Maiamai in the Light World a few hours into the game. The game was a bit on the easy side and the ice physics are super annoying as expected, but this game still gets an easy 5/5 from me.