The Legend of Zelda Link's Awakening Official Game Walkthrough - Player’s Edition, Bonuses, and More‪!‬

Obtaining Link’s Sword and Shield
After you’ve watched the start cutscene you’ll wake in Marin’s house after the sort girl has rescued you. Once you’ve spoken along with her for the primary time she’ll train you to take a walk all the way down to the seaside.

Before exiting the residence you’ll want to talk with the man that’s standing near the desk as he’ll give you your Shield back, exit the house and begin following the route to the west till you stumble across a residence with a bomb connected by a chain to the the front of it. From the bomb you’ll now need to go south and walk down till you reach the seashore.

Head over to this place on the map to find Link's Sword, (left), and gather it from the sand to improve the story. (right)

Once your ft have touched the sand you’ll want to make your manner in the direction of the east of Toronbo Shores, but you’ll need to make use of the R button here because it will prepared your shield permitting you to dam any incoming attacks. Continue onwards until you be aware your Sword is stuck into the sand, collect it and communicate with the Owl that has now appeared.