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The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

75%Game Brain Score
gameplay, story
95% User Score Based on 30 reviews

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Nintendo Switch
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The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is a single player action game. It was developed by Nintendo and was released on September 26, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

Save the kingdom of Hyrule – this time with the wisdom of Princess Zelda – in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom for Nintendo Switch. The people of Hyrule are being stolen away by strange rifts that have appeared, and with a certain swordsman among those missing, it’s up to Princess Zelda to save her kingdom. Team up with the mysterious fairy, Tri, and use the power of the Tri Rod to learn ho…

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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
  • The game offers a fresh take on the Zelda franchise, allowing players to explore and tackle challenges with new powers and abilities.
  • The innovative echo system adds creativity and strategy to gameplay, making it enjoyable and engaging.
  • The open-world design encourages exploration, with charming graphics, a captivating storyline, and plenty of side quests to discover.
  • Inventory management can be cumbersome, making it difficult to cycle through echoes and find the desired one.
  • There are noticeable frame rate dips during intense moments, particularly in the late game.
  • The story is considered basic, with Zelda acting as a silent protagonist and a plot that lacks depth.
  • gameplay
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features an innovative echo system that allows players to create and manipulate objects and creatures for puzzle-solving and combat, enhancing creativity and strategy. Players can summon a limited number of echoes based on upgrades, and the mechanics provide a refreshing change of pace while maintaining smooth performance. Overall, the engaging gameplay, combined with beautiful visuals and a captivating story, makes it a standout experience for players of all ages.

    • “Its innovative gameplay, engaging story, and beautiful visuals make it a standout title that is sure to please players of all ages.”
    • “I was a little skeptical about the changing of the fight mechanic, but it was an enjoyable change of pace and fun!”
    • “When someone is captured by rifts, they get transported and frozen in place in the still world. Gameplay: with Tri Rod, Zelda is able to create echoes and clone objects and certain villains. You have a certain number of echoes you can create/summon at a given time depending on how much is upgraded.”
    • “The game mechanics and style are very much the same as the remake of Link's Awakening.”
    • “The game's innovative echo system allows players to create and use a variety of objects and creatures to solve puzzles and defeat enemies, adding a layer of creativity and strategy to the gameplay.”
  • story
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is described as basic, centering around Zelda's quest to stop a character named Null from infecting Hyrule with rifts, with Zelda taking on the role of the main protagonist. While the narrative may lack depth, it is complemented by charming graphics and engaging gameplay, providing hours of enjoyment through exploration and side quests. Overall, the combination of visuals and storyline enhances the gaming experience, despite some criticisms of the plot's simplicity.

    • “The charming graphics and engaging storyline further enhance the experience.”
    • “Its innovative gameplay, engaging story, and beautiful visuals make it a standout title that is sure to please players of all ages.”
    • “Instead of Link, the main protagonist is Zelda using magic to replicate enemies and objects, although you do play as Link during the opening tutorial mission and can use Link's abilities as you progress.”
    • “Zelda is basically a silent protagonist; the plot is basic: Null is infecting Hyrule with rifts and you must stop him.”
    • “The story is very basic, with noticeable framerate dips when a lot is happening on screen, mostly in the late game when you have access to a lot of echos.”
    • “Before a major story/plot shift, you can only get 1 of 16 food ingredients to craft smoothies.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are described as charming and beautiful, reminiscent of the Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening remake, which enhances the overall experience alongside an engaging storyline. Players appreciate the innovative visuals that appeal to a wide audience, making it a standout title.

    • “The charming graphics and engaging storyline further enhance the experience.”
    • “Its innovative gameplay, engaging story, and beautiful visuals make it a standout title that is sure to please players of all ages.”
    • “The graphics are similar to The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening remake.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised, with many users highlighting it as an excellent score that enhances the overall experience, complementing the engaging puzzles and fun gameplay.

    • “Lots of game, lots of puzzles, lots of fun, and an excellent music score!”
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The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is a action game.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is available on Nintendo Switch.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom was released on September 26, 2024.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom was developed by Nintendo.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is a single player game.

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