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The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
2024 · Nintendo Switch · Action-adventure · Puzzle · Open-world
4 scored sources · 3 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom successfully combines the classic top-down Zelda structure with modern, freeform problem-solving. Its Echo system gives players remarkable freedom in puzzles, traversal, and combat, while traditional dungeons, exploration, collectibles, and side quests preserve the series’ familiar identity. Reviews consistently praise the inventive mechanics, charming presentation, and successful blend of old and new. The main weaknesses are recurring frame-rate drops, occasional control or interface friction, lightweight storytelling, and uneven dungeon design. Zelda’s first starring role is meaningful primarily because of how differently she plays, rather than through substantial character development.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-14
Pros
- Highly flexible Echo system encourages creative solutions
- Strong blend of classic Zelda dungeons and modern exploration
- Charming toy-like visuals, music, and world design
- Zelda’s first playable starring role feels mechanically distinct
Cons
- Inconsistent frame rate, especially across the overworld
- Large Echo inventory can be cumbersome to manage
- Some dungeons and rewards feel repetitive or underwhelming
- Story and character development are relatively light
Review sources
4 sources found across 3 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- Famitsu · Japan · 90/100
- Nintendo Life · United Kingdom · 90/100
- Destructoid · United States · 65/100
- GameSpot · United States · 90/100