RacingFit check
Is The Link worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who prefer movement-based controls over conventional game inputs
- People seeking physical activity through gaming rather than seated play
- Players who want to use spoken commands alongside gestures
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for a standalone game with its own characters, levels, or objectives
- Those seeking a conventional controller-based experience may find the movement-and-voice input format limiting
- Players without a webcam and microphone cannot use the stated control setup
Our take on The Link
The defining format is webcam-based motion control: users demonstrate gestures and speak commands for the software to map to actions in another game.
What is The Link?
The Link uses a webcam and microphone to translate real-world movements and spoken commands into in-game actions.
Users demonstrate gestures or commands for it to learn, then use them to control a game character. The webcam functions as a motion-capture device, and the vendor says no extra hardware is needed. The description gives examples such as jogging through virtual landscapes, mining resources, fighting enemies, and completing quests. It also mentions exploring the Lands Between and casting spells. The software is presented as a way to use movement and voice to interact with games.
How The Link plays
- 01Learned gestures
- Users demonstrate movements for The Link to map them to in-game actions.
- 02Voice commands
- A microphone captures spoken commands for controlling gameplay.
- 03Webcam motion capture
- The software tracks real-world movement through a webcam without additional hardware.
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The Link: platforms & release
Is The Link worth it?
It is worth it if: players who prefer movement-based controls over conventional game inputs. Skip it if: players looking for a standalone game with its own characters, levels, or objectives.
Where can I download The Link?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens The Link's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is The Link on?
Windows only.
