The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdomhas received high praise from both critics and players alike, proving that theZeldafranchise needs more games just like it. As the first game in thirty years that allow players to explore Hyrule as Zelda herself,Echoes Of Wisdomhas proven to be an exciting new direction for the franchise. By providing both newcomers and franchise veterans witha fresh new experience that differs from the norm, Nintendo has delivered an incredibly exciting experience that has shaken the status quo of the franchise.

Although it has nowhere near sold as many copies asBreath Of The WildorTears Of The Kingdom,Echoes Of Wisdomhas still been well-received, and hasintroduced many newcomers to the serieswho might have not initially played a game in theZeldafranchise before. With so many new and exciting changes, there are many reasons why more games likeEchoes Of Wisdomneed to be made in the future.

Zelda riding a horse in front of images from the Echoes of Wisdom Regions Eldin Volcano, Faron Wetlands, and Mount Hebra.

A Chance To Play As The Iconic Princess Herself

Despite the name of the franchise, Link has remained the primary series protagonist ever since the very first game nearly forty years ago. The very first time fans got the opportunity to play as Princess Zelda was in the1993 gameZelda: The Wand of Gamelon. Only now, thirty years later, has the iconic princess gotten the chance to be in the spotlight again, and this change in the status quo left many people excited aboutEchoes Of Wisdom.

While Zelda may finally have her chance to step into the spotlight in Echoes of Wisdom, a talented fan has figured out how to play the game as Link.

This initial excitement, combined with the fact thatthe game has made a high number of sales(especially in Japan), has shown that the idea of playing as Princess Zelda is very appealing to many fans. Should this game continue to sell well, it could prove to Nintendo that more games with Zelda as a protagonist should be made, leading to more opportunities to explore Hyrule as the iconic princess.

Link and Ganon in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

Unique Gameplay Mechanics Offer An Exciting New Experience

A Higher Focus On Puzzle-Solving Than Sword-Swinging

Previous games in theZeldafranchise did include numerous instances of puzzle-solving, but the primary focus was usually on the combat.Echoes Of Wisdomchanges up this formula by focusing on challenging the player’s puzzle-solving skills throughthe various Echoes they can collectduring their journey. Thisfocus on puzzle-solvingwas very appealing, especially to newer fans who might have not been as into the combat found in previous Zelda titles, introducing even more people to what makes the Zelda franchise great.

Ultimately,The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdomis proof that taking a risk can pay off remarkably well. With the ability to play as the beloved andiconic Princess Zelda herself, along with experiencing Hyrule in an entirely new way, this game has proven how creative theZeldafranchise can be, opening the door to all kinds of possibilities for the future. Ultimately,Echoes Of Wisdomis proof that more games withZeldaas the protagonist need to be made as soon as possible.

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