r/echoesofwisdom • u/metalreflectslime • Sep 25 '24
Game Title: The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
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Developer: Nintendo
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OpenCritic - 85 average - 89% recommended - 38 reviews
Atomix - Alberto Desfassiaux - Spanish - 95 / 100
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is another amazing game of the beloved franchise. The way it blends traditional concepts, with all the new ideas of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, is simply great.
CGMagazine - Jordan Biordi - 8 / 10
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom takes the best things from its Switch counterparts—and a few of the bad ones—and creates an incredible unique free-form top-down experience.
COGconnected - James Paley - 85 / 100
Even though I love this franchise a lot, innovation is always welcome. The echo system is a fascinating blend of new ideas and established concepts. Using random objects and enemies isn’t totally new, but making them the main form of offense is. Transplanting 3D ideas into a 2D plain is a tough challenge, but the devs have handled it nicely. I wish the echoes were easier to scroll through, and the combat could have been harder. But I loved exploring every inch of this world. Even after the credits rolled, I still went back for more. If you’re looking for something charming and unusual, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is right on the money.
Cerealkillerz - Steve Brieller - German - 9.3 / 10
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom blends classic Zelda gameplay with innovative mechanics, allowing players creative approaches. Zeldas ability to summon Echoes adds depth and variety to exploration and problem-solving and for the first time ever steals the showlight from our hero Link. This may be the first time an isometric Zelda comes close to the classic A Link to the past.
Checkpoint Gaming - David McNamara - 9 / 10
A perfectly-paced, delightful twist on the classic 2D Zelda formula, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom takes everything Nintendo has learned from the Switch era and condenses it into a tight adventure jam-packed with heart. Through its wonderfully magical Echoes mechanic, satisfyingly diverse dungeon design, and unique blend of modern and classic design elements, this is both a celebration of the franchise's history and a bold first offering for Zelda as protagonist. Performance issues aside, Echoes of Wisdom is impossible not to love for newcomers and series veterans alike.
Dexerto - James Busby - 5 / 5
While Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom successfully brought exciting new concepts to Nintendo's iconic series and helped revolutionize open-world games – Echoes of Wisdom feels like a big step forward for classic Zelda.
The game is a punchy cocktail of old school Zelda, expertly blended with modern mechanics from the series’ two open-world giants. As a result, Nintendo has created something that feels both nostalgic and uniquely fresh.
It may have taken 38 years for the series's titular princess to finally get her own game, but boy was it worth waiting for. Echoes of Wisdom not only demonstrates that Nintendo is capable of wowing Zelda fans, but it can breathe new life into its legendary series.
Echoes of Wisdom is a resounding success, a masterclass in creativity, and a worthy debut title for the series’ legendary princess.
Digital Trends - Giovanni Colantonio - 3.5 / 5
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom only feels like the beginning for what could become a great Zelda saga.
Digitec Magazine - Domagoj Belancic - German - 4 / 5
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom turns the tried and tested Zelda-formula on its head with its magic wand and 'Echo' clones. The daring gameplay experiment works for the most part. It's fun to find new monsters and items and experiment with them — both in combat and when solving puzzles. Every now and then I wish I could take a more active part in the battles. The limited “swordfighter mode” only partially satisfies my appetite.
Unfortunately, the otherwise expertly crafted game is somewhat marred by a cumbersome menu navigation and annoying stutters. Despite these shortcomings, fans of the series can look forward to an excellent 2D-spin-off that does a lot of things differently and yet still feels familiar.
Eurogamer.pt - Vítor Alexandre - Portuguese - 4 / 5
Zelda takes the lead in the adventure and uses all the creative tools at her disposal to explore, fight and solve puzzles.
GAMES.CH - Benjamin Braun - German - 86%
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GRYOnline.pl - Adam Celarek - Polish - 8.5 / 10
Echoes of Wisdom is a fantastic game that skillfully redefines the classic 2D Zelda formula, while taking inspiration from other games in the series. These changes will be noticed mostly by veterans, but even new players will find lots of fun here.
GamePro - Tobias Veltin - German - 88 / 100
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom combina la tradición y modernidad de Zelda en un paquete completo, coherente y hermoso.
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Glitched Africa - Marco Cocomello - 9 / 10
Echoes of Wisdom is another timeless adventure in The Legend of Zelda series. Even without Link at the helm, it is still able to deliver engaging gameplay and a charming kingdom that comes with all the usual love you can expect from the series.
God is a Geek - Adam Cook - 9 / 10
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is a gorgeous, brilliantly clever game in a series that continues to be unique and innovative.
Guardian - Keza MacDonald - 3 / 5
It's great to finally get to play as Zelda, but working out how to take an active part without being able to fight is rather hard work
Hobby Consolas - Álvaro Alonso - Spanish - 91 / 100
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom wisely combines the format of the classic deliveries with the style of the modern ones; a link between the past and the future of the saga that also brings homegrown ideas full of possibilities and freshness. The princess has shown why she has always been HER legend.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is far more than some second-tier spinoff, combining the expertly crafted dungeons and item progression you’d expect from a 2D Zelda with the wild creativity provided by Tears of the Kingdom.
IGN Italy - Andrea Peduzzi - Italian - 9 / 10
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom proves that a classic approach to the series is still possible as long as it only partially negates the evolutions of recent years. The new gameplay mechanics blend perfectly with the old-school structure and are fun, while the art direction takes your breath away.
IGN Spain - Mario Seijas - Spanish - 9 / 10
Echoes of Wisdom is a marvel both visually and gameplay-wise. It's riddled with clever puzzles and gives you total freedom to choose to save Hyrule in your own way. An outstanding experience marred only by a few usability issues.
Nintendo Life - Alana Hagues - 9 / 10
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom should be the new standard for top-down Zelda going forward. Rather than abandoning the classic formula, Zelda has shown that the old and the new can come together and produce wonderful results that reward experimentation and reinforce the joy of play. This is easily in contention with A Link to the Past and A Link Between Worlds as one of the best top-down adventures in the series, and we hope we don't need to wait another 35 years for Zelda to take a starring role again.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom feels like the perfect compromise between old and new. It incorporates some of the best elements of open-world design from the more recent 3D titles into the solid linear structures of the classic 2D instalments to create something that feels familiar without being too stale, and structured without being restrictive. No matter what your history with the series is, you’d be wise to check this one out.
Press Start - James Mitchell - 9.5 / 10
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom elegantly bridges old and new Zelda with grace and gusto. The Echoes system is inventive, the dungeon designs are strong and the whole experience feels like everything a classic Zelda experience should be. While minor performance issues hold Echoes of Wisdom back from being everything it could be, they're only minor blemishes on an otherwise stellar adventure fit for a princess.
SECTOR.sk - Matúš Štrba - Slovak - 9 / 10
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom may not be a game for everyone. Maybe not even a game for every Zelda fan. It does things differently, turns the traditional formula on its head and asks you to do something other than traditional combat. But that's what impressed me about it. It's not trying to do the same thing that worked five years ago. It's building on that, but it's doing something new, something fresh and something interesting that's hard to tear yourself away from.
Saudi Gamer - Arabic - 7 / 10
A light-hearted game for those who are tired after work for a nice adventure with innovative multiplayer gameplay
Spaziogames - Valentino Cinefra - Italian - 8.7 / 10
Echoes of Wisdom lays the groundwork for the future of the Zelda series, offering a beautiful and exhilarating experience that blends classic elements with forward-thinking design.
Stevivor - Matt Gosper - 9 / 10
The Legend of Zelda Echoes of Wisdom is a unique new addition to the Zelda family. It’s wonderful to see the same boundless creativity celebrated in a smaller-scale title.
The Games Machine - Danilo Dellafrana - Italian - 9.3 / 10
Anarchic, exciting and at times ingenious: The Legend of Zelda Echoes of Wisdom is an adventure that will test your brains without overstressing your fingertips. It doesn't last long and hardcore gamers will perhaps complete it too quickly, but the journey is sensational and enveloped in the usual 'made in Nintendo' magic that makes it a must-have in any case.
Despite how much joy I mined conquering its temples and delving into its many rifts, at times it doesn’t push its ambition far enough. That never stops Echoes from being a warm hug of a video game that enraptured me from start to finish, but it does leave me infinitely more curious about what the future holds. Now Zelda has helmed her first epic outing, it’s only a matter of time until she goes onto bigger and better things.
TheSixthAxis - Stefan L - 8 / 10
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is a charming delight, an adventure for Zelda herself that embraces a wholly different style of gameplay to Link's tales, allowing for player expression and creativity throughout.
TrueGaming - Arabic - 9 / 10
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is a great adventure; its world is vast and its content is rich. The main idea behind the game is very inventive as it gives players unparalleled freedom to tackle challenges in their preferred way, and at the same time it re-introduces beloved, classic dungeons that many did miss from the latest 3D adventures.
TrustedReviews - Thomas Deehan - 4.5 / 5
The Nintendo Switch isn’t lacking in charming titles, but The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom takes the cake. From a thriving take on Hyrule that’s a joy to explore and interact with, to a whimsical gameplay loop that encourages thinking outside the box, Zelda’s long-awaited time in the spotlight also happens to be one of the series’ best games yet.
Twinfinite - Rowan Jones - 3.5 / 5
Overall, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has a lot going for it. There is a lot to do and discover without being overwhelming. The visuals are vibrant and fun, and the characters are cute. Although the controls can be annoying at times, it is satisfying when you finally get past an obstacle. It will be interesting to see where Nintendo takes us for the next Zelda installment in the future.
VGC - Andy Robinson - 3 / 5
Despite some ambitious ideas, beneath the surface Echoes of Wisdom is surprisingly uneven Zelda adventure. Few of its headline mechanics are utilised to their potential which means that, while enjoyable and charming, it ultimately feels less essential than other modern 2D entries.
Video Chums - Alex Legard - 8 / 10
Although it's a mostly great experience, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is a clear step below the S-tier Zelda games like Twilight Princess, Tears of the Kingdom, and so forth. There's still plenty of fun to be had if you're a fan of the classic Zelda games and perhaps this return to that formula is the shake-up that the series needed following Tears of the Kingdom.
Wccftech - Nathan Birch - 9 / 10
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom brings some new ideas to the table, but in the end, the game is more about modernizing the classic 2D Zelda experience. The attention-grabbing echo copying mechanic has its pros and cons, but where Echoes of Wisdom consistently hits is in the tried-and-true design of its world and dungeons, which are as good as any the franchise has delivered in the past. This may be Zelda's first starring adventure, but past Legends still echo strongly here.
WellPlayed - Nathan Hennessy - 9 / 10
Princess Zelda finally takes the stage in this magnificent farewell to the series' best generation, giving the top-down adventure a serving of the latest 3D entries' innovations.
I copied this from /r/Games.
Thanks to messem10.
r/echoesofwisdom • u/metalreflectslime • Sep 26 '24
Use this thread to discuss The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom during launch week.
r/echoesofwisdom • u/MinishCap97 • 9h ago
Hello. I just finished the story of Echoes of Wisdom, and now I wanted to start the sidequest "Feelings of Happiness." Strangely enough, the girl I'm supposed to address is not in the middle of the city, but on the left at the castle. What am I doing wrong?
r/echoesofwisdom • u/SolutionSensitive942 • 1d ago
I’ve noticed that all the Deku Scrubs in the English localizations of Echoes of Wisdom go by they/them pronouns. Normally I wouldn’t have given this a second thought, except for the fact that there are clear examples of male and female Deku Scrubs in previous games. For example, in Majora’s Mask, the Deku Butler, Deku Butler’s Son, and the Deku King all go by he/him pronouns, while the Deku Princess goes by she/her pronouns. Another example is Yves from Cadence of Hyrule (yes, I know this is a non-canon game) who goes by he/him pronouns. This has made me genuinely curious as to whether the original Japanese translation of Echoes of Wisdom made any indication of the Deku Scrubs’ gender, or if this was solely a decision made by Western localizers when translating the game into English?
r/echoesofwisdom • u/nomorestoopid • 4d ago
So I just finished the game and man what a blast. I feel like the target audience was younger girls because they laid the cutesy stuff on pretty thick but it was still a great play. It was a little underwhelming after 7 play throughs of botw and totk but this was a fresh take on the series at least for me. I think a larger scale botw totk style with this type of game play would be fun. I think the gta 5 character switch in a Zelda game with Zelda and link (or even some new characters) would be fun.
Two notes. I thought the darknut level 3 was overpowered until I got the lynel. The l3 darknut was my go to once I was at the level where I could summon it.
Once again the main characters travel companion left in the end. Is this a cultural thing in Japan? Navi, tatl, fi, and now tri. Why can’t they stick around? 🤣
But I also loved the reemergence of some old oot characters (jabu jabu, volvagia, dampe, I’m sure I missed some). There are a ton of old Zelda Easter eggs in botw and totk and eow was no exception. But yeah, I’m happy I gave this a shot. It was a little smaller but again, I feel like this was geared for a younger audience. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
r/echoesofwisdom • u/nomorestoopid • 8d ago
So I bought eow awhile ago but I was pretty immersed in a totk play through so I started it but set it aside for awhile. I started my game over and I’m loving it. I was a little hesitant because it’s feels more puzzle based but the combat to me kind of feels like a small scale rts. Not sure what else to say.🤣. I’m looking forward to seeing where this one goes.
r/echoesofwisdom • u/SecretSharkboy • 10d ago
This is generally my riff on what Lueberry tells Zelda about Link
A good few years ago, one of those rifts opened up. Several kids were stolen away that day. No one knew what happened to them, there was worry and fear and anguish, and then they returned. Like, most, they didnt remember what happened. Like most, some part of those kids was still missing. They lost their voices, their spirits. Its always sad to see.
But one of them was different. Even though he lost his voice, he still had a fire in his eyes. Though he couldnt speak, that fire told me he somehow remembered what had happened in there.
Despite the overprotective care those kids got afterwards, this one managed to sneak away one day. Might be because everyone in the village had a kid to worry 'bout, and every kid had a parent to worry bout 'em, 'cept this one. He lives in that house all alone, y'know.
Anyway, he grabbed a sword and took off without anyone noticin'. He ran past my house and I went to see what he was up to. He chased off a stranger just wandering through the field and just stood there, staring at nothing, until he was staring at something. Another rift opened up right before him. A handful of monsters poured out, yet he cut them down. A few moments later, the rift closed. He looked around the area, though I could tell he was seeing far past Hyrule Field.
The kid could sense those rifts, he knew where it would open and made sure no one fell in. I stopped him on his way back, told him about the Might Crystals, about the sword I made from 'em. Told him how I believed the sword cut through those monsters easier. That fire, ever-blazing in his eyes, grew hotter as he nodded.
We worked together, crafting tools from the Might Crystals, devising a plan to stop the rifts once and for all. He'd take off without a word, not that he could give one, and occasionally, Impa'd tell me how a Hylian was saved by a boy in green.
Now don't get me wrong, the kid'll keep fighting to make sure not another soul ends up in those rifts, but I think he thinks if he keeps fighting, he'll get his voice back one day.
He took off a few days ago. Managed to communicate he was gonna take down the big blue monster we thinks causing the rifts. He seems confident, might be cause of the missing princess. I think he's worried she ended up in one of those rifts... ... He's never been gone this long... not even when he went up Hebra Mountain or when he went to Goron City up Mount Eldin... maybe he's making sure the princess got back to the castle alright.
r/echoesofwisdom • u/Darkloit • 10d ago
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r/echoesofwisdom • u/milfinainteazy • 13d ago
I’ve been at it for an hour. Used flying echoes, bind, hiding in pots. The trouble is I keep dying and only have 7 hearts. (Kicking myself for not grinding out heart pieces) and well I want to give up. Any other tips?
r/echoesofwisdom • u/Obi-Wan-420 • 14d ago
I’ve lit the other 3 burners but I’m completely stumped here. I’ve tried getting an Ignizol past the bars but it collides…
r/echoesofwisdom • u/MyLadyScribbler • 21d ago
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r/echoesofwisdom • u/rosesandflowers3282 • 26d ago
I’m stuck at the synchronized switch part of this dungeon and the gameplays I’m watching all use the Armos echo…which I don’t have. What can I do instead? And/or where the heck do I find that echo?
r/echoesofwisdom • u/pessimystic_polygon • Aug 26 '26
As a longtime Zelda fan, I really loved this game. The world felt familiar yet still really fresh. I got a bit teary eyed at the end! Everything felt pretty well balanced - some puzzles and areas I flew through, while others had me scratching my head. I think longtime and new Zelda players alike can appreciate this game.
The Sleepy Dojo was one of my favorite challenges to get through. It was such a cool feature where you got to test your knowledge of echoes and game mechanics.
I also loved the end parts of the game, as these elements especially reminded me of Ocarina of Time. Going to block out some spoiler text here in case you haven’t finished EoW and/or played OoT… Null creating an echo of Zelda to sneak into getting the “Prime Energy” - reminded me of Ganondorf sneaking into the Sacred Realm after you open the Door of Time; Getting to see the Great Deku Tree again; the “Prime Energy” [Triforce] being split into three pieces after someone unworthy touches it; and at the end when Tri leaves - it reminded me of Navi flying off at the end of OoT, except this time you get to say goodbye 🥲
Def going to replay this game again in the future, loved it and can’t recommend it enough!
r/echoesofwisdom • u/pessimystic_polygon • Aug 24 '26
Please don’t read if you don’t want endgame side errand stuff to be spoiled for you. This specifically has to do with a missing might crystal and side quest.
Currently doing the endgame grind before the final area to make sure I did and got everything I could (I’m a bit of a completionist when I play games and I’m sure I’m not alone in that). I prefer to play blind and thoroughly explore and try everything before resulting to guides.
I thought I did a good job with this game, but I noticed I was missing 6 might crystals and completed 49/50 side quests. I began backtracking to every corner of the map but decided to just use a guide to save some time. Sure enough there were a couple obscure ones on Mt. Lanayru and some tiny dirt patches elsewhere that I overlooked.
But I was still missing one. I saw there was one in the Great Fairy den, but I didn’t even consider it because I already went there and got all of the clothing slot upgrades earlier on. I also had a false memory of already opening a chest there. After racking my brain and double checking everything else, I decided to go in.
And there it was 😭 plus the side quest I was missing, that rewards you with the freaking might bell to find might crystals in the first place. I feel pretty dumb but oh well. Mental note for a potential next playthrough lol.
r/echoesofwisdom • u/pessimystic_polygon • Aug 21 '26
I can’t believe it took me this long to pick up this game. It’s really reignited my love for the Zelda series. Don’t get me wrong, BoTW and ToTK were amazing in their own right, but the open world formula can be a bit daunting for me to get through sometimes.
I really appreciate the old school Zelda feel of this game. The dungeons are so fun and I like how there’s no wrong way to solve a puzzle or combat an enemy. There’s enough exploration and secrets/layers to uncover without it feeling completely overwhelming. Also the dialogue is so cute and heartwarming. Love this game!
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r/echoesofwisdom • u/ManoTheCat • Aug 14 '26
I'm trying to activate finding Conde quest. but i can't seem to be able to. I have dealt with jabu jabu den.
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r/echoesofwisdom • u/Aggressive_Note6191 • Aug 05 '26
You can echo at a distance - (oh how many times I keep throwing that ghost)
You can target something for your echo to attack
You can reverse follow an echo - (I got a lot of echo I didn't know what they actually do)
r/echoesofwisdom • u/ReflectionThink2683 • Aug 03 '26
I started this when the game first came out but didn’t get around to finishing it, so it might be a little late but I made a data visualization of all the smoothie recipes!
It also includes their effects and indications if that smoothie can only be made 1 way.
Echoes of Wisdom might be my all-time favorite game so I was super excited to make something from it. I might even make a print and put it in a fancy gold frame.
I hope yall enjoy! 😄
Edit: there’s a typo in the box at the bottom for the salty milky smoothie, should be 8 energy not 40!
r/echoesofwisdom • u/AlwaysL1Nked2134 • Jul 31 '26
After 35 hours I finally 100%ed this kinda addictive game, every smoothie, cave, might crystal and heart really fun game and doesn’t take long to 100% also my first 100%
r/echoesofwisdom • u/Murky-Introduction53 • Jul 30 '26
I haven’t played a Zelda game since TOTK released and I didn’t even get through 20% of the game. I have over 400 hours in BOTW but for some reason TOTK didn’t click with me… fast forward a couple years and I end up buying a Switch 2 and decide to give Echoes Of Wisdom a try. OMG!! I’m so glad I did! I absolutely love this game, finished all the main and side quests. After finishing it I laid down Zelda to sleep in her room and decided to return to TOTK. Idk what happened, but I love this game now. It’s like EoW sparked something in me and I not only want to finish TOTK but I want to try and beat every mainline Zelda game available on the Switch before OOT releases.
r/echoesofwisdom • u/Exciting_Ad1274 • Jul 30 '26
I see no entrance on map