The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX for Game Boy Color is an updated re-release of Link's Awakening with several new additions, the most notable of which being the entire game is now in color.

Gameplay:

• The Photographer and the photo side quest were added.
• An additional dungeon called the Color Dungeon was added. The reward for completing the dungeon is a colored tunic that boosts Link's attack or defensive power.
• The Start menu has been modified to show the different color tunics, if Select is pressed.
• Various chest contents were changed in dungeons.
• Some areas have had their landscape changed between the games.
• The Genie boss now throws fireballs more slowly.