The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom shocked fans at the Nintendo Direct. The fact that there was a non-remake announced at one of the final Directs of the Nintendo Switch’s life cycle was a huge surprise- but a pleasant one. It went on to surprise everyone again and again with the gameplay and the aesthetic.
The art style is a familiar but still largely new one. It was used in the 2019 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening. The trailer went into detail on new mechanics and showcased a little of the story. Both aspects seem to suggest that the game will be a good one (most Zelda games are). The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom could be a monumental one for the franchise and gaming as a whole, too.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Might Change Gaming
Most Zelda games have done something to reinvent gaming, but not all. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, A Link Between Worlds, Breath of the Wild, and Tears of the Kingdom have all done something to push the boundaries of what was expected or possible in gaming. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is likely to do the same.
The gameplay looks like a 2D top-down version of what Tears of the Kingdom did for gaming. It pushed the boundaries of what was possible with the admittedly underpowered Nintendo Switch, providing a gameplay experience that could be totally unique every single time. Replicating that in a more limited world with a more restrictive camera style will once again push that envelope.
New Zelda Game Might Change the Franchise
While the above statements are subject to change based on the final product, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is going to change the franchise. For the first time in a mainline game (and this is the 30th game so far), the titular princess will actually be the main character. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom will actually star Zelda.
Tears of the Kingdom gave the princess a lot more to do than usual. Yes, she was still acting as a damsel in distress, but that was an illusion. She was actually pulling strings and operating through time to provide Link with the tools necessary to defeat the evil Ganondorf. It was a new role for her, but it didn’t last long. Just a year later, she’ll be the hero of her own story. Switching protagonists is not an easy feat for any franchise, let alone one as well-established as The Legend of Zelda.
Casual gamers who thought Link’s name was actually Zelda are going to be even more confused playing Echoes of Wisdom since the name and the protagonist will finally be one and the same. In the modern era, female characters don’t have to be the damsels in distress they once exclusively were. Instead, they can be the hero, and The Legend of Zelda is finally learning that. Reinventing themselves once again, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom will likely be a landmark game for the industry and this incredible series.
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