How to Get Past the Walrus in Link’s Awakening: A Comprehensive Guide
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The sleepy Walrus blocking your path to Yarna Desert in The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening can be quite the obstacle. This guide provides you with everything you need to know to get past this stubborn marine mammal, unlock the desert, and progress further in your adventure. In short, to get past the Walrus, you need Marin to sing to it. Here’s how:
How to Wake the Walrus with Marin’s Song
Getting past the Walrus is a multi-step process that involves a bit of exploration and interaction with the lovely Marin. Here’s the breakdown:
- Find Marin on the Beach: First, you need to locate Marin. After initially meeting her, you can often find her in Mabe Village or near the beach. For this specific task, head to the far right edge of the beach. Look for her standing near the cliff, which is located south of the Toronbo Shores where Link initially washes ashore.
- Invite Marin to Join You: Interact with Marin here, and she will agree to join you on your adventure for a while. This is crucial because you can’t progress without her accompanying you.
- Utilize the Warp Point: With Marin in tow, head back towards Mabe Village. You’ll want to use the warp point located just outside the village. This will allow you to quickly travel to the location you need.
- Warp to Animal Village: Choose to warp to Animal Village. This is the village that is south-east of where the Walrus is located.
- Locate the Walrus: Once in Animal Village, head directly southeast towards the shoreline. Here, you will find the snoring Walrus blocking the entrance to the desert.
- Have Marin Sing: With Marin nearby, she will automatically start to sing to the Walrus. Her beautiful melody is the perfect way to wake up the sleeping beast.
- Clear the Path to Yarna Desert: The Walrus, now awake and groggy, will finally move aside, allowing you to access the entrance to the Yarna Desert. Your path to the next part of the adventure is now open!
Successfully getting the Walrus out of the way is a necessary step to getting one step closer to waking the Wind Fish. Remember, Marin’s presence is essential for this process, so make sure you don’t leave her behind.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are 15 frequently asked questions, designed to give you a more comprehensive understanding of how to navigate the game and how it relates to getting past the Walrus and Marin’s role.
1. Where is Marin after she wakes the Walrus?
After Marin sings to the walrus, she will initially stay in Animal Village for a short while. You can find her near the Walrus’ old spot. However, her location will change again later in the game, ultimately settling in Mabe Village.
2. How do I get to Animal Village?
Animal Village is located in the southeast corner of the map. You can reach it by passing through Tal Tal Heights from Mabe Village and heading south. Alternatively, you can use the warp point just outside Mabe Village once you unlock it.
3. What are the Flippers and how do I get them?
The Flippers are an item that allows Link to swim in deeper water. To obtain them, you need to complete a small portion of Level 4: Angler’s Tunnel. After defeating the Cue Ball mini-boss, go up to find a lever. Pull the lever, dash through the left door and defeat the red zol to get the flippers in a chest.
4. What is the hardest level in Link’s Awakening?
Many players consider Level 7 (Eagle’s Tower) to be the hardest dungeon in Link’s Awakening, particularly the DX version, because of its intricate layout and challenging puzzles.
5. What happens if you beat Link’s Awakening without dying?
If you manage to complete the game without a single death recorded on your save file, you will unlock a secret ending after the credits, adding a special touch to the conclusion.
6. Which is the hardest Zelda game to complete?
While opinions vary, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link is often considered one of the most challenging Zelda games due to its difficulty and unique gameplay mechanics compared to other titles in the series.
7. Why is a pink ghost following me?
The Ghost is a spirit that starts following Link after completing Angler’s Tunnel. He wants you to take him to his old house, a request that triggers a side quest and a few moments of comedic relief.
8. How many empty bottles are there in Link’s Awakening?
There are three empty bottles available in Link’s Awakening, which you can use to store useful items such as fairies for healing, or other trade items.
9. What is the hardest boss in Link’s Awakening?
Outside of the final boss, the Slime Eel is often considered the most difficult boss, due to its erratic movements, spiky tail and the use of the hookshot to get the proper head to attack.
10. Is Marin a real character in Link’s Awakening?
Marin is a complex character, and many fans believe she is more than just a figment of Link’s imagination. While the world of Link’s Awakening is revealed to be a dream, her impact on the narrative and the game’s themes give her a strong sense of reality within the game’s world.
11. How do you rescue Marin from the Tal Tal Heights?
After she leaves Animal Village, Marin will eventually get stranded on a bridge in Tal Tal Heights. To rescue her, go to the cave where you got the Bird Key, then go up and left. Use the Hookshot to get across the broken bridge and then rescue her using the Hookshot to the broken bridge she is on.
12. How do I learn Marin’s song?
Marin will teach you the Wind Fish Song after you have defeated Level 8 (Turtle Rock), and you have to meet her again at the weather vane. This song is vital for progressing towards the end of the game.
13. Why can’t I find Marin in certain parts of the game?
Marin’s location changes throughout the game based on your progress. She disappears for a short time after the fifth dungeon but reappears on Tal Tal Heights after the seventh dungeon before moving back to Mabe Village for the remainder of the game, once you have finished the eighth dungeon.
14. Why isn’t Marin on the bridge?
Marin will only appear on the bridge after you have completed Eagle’s Tower (Level 7). This event is tied to specific progress in the game and the departure of the rooster.
15. Was Link’s Awakening all a dream?
Yes, the game concludes with the revelation that the entirety of Link’s experience on Koholint Island was a dream or figment of his imagination while he was lost at sea. This dream-like nature is a core part of the game’s storytelling and emotional impact.
By following this guide and addressing the FAQs, you’ll be well-prepared to navigate the complexities of Link’s Awakening, get past the snoring Walrus, and continue on your quest. Enjoy your adventure!