 Reviewers agreed that A Link Between Worlds excelled at making use of the console's 3D capabilities. However, the game's art direction was divisive among critics, with some writers expressing dislike for the graphics, and others calling the visuals gorgeous. The game's music composition was complimented; Ryckert called the game's soundtrack one of the best in gaming, and Veloria though it was some of the best in the series, praising both the new compositions and the adapted renditions music from A Link to the Past.
