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The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is a top-down style game for the Nintendo Switch, released on September 26, 2024. It appears to utilize the same game engine and art style featured in the Switch re-release of Link's Awakening. This is the first title in The Legend of Zelda series since its debut in 1986 to feature Princess Zelda as the main playable character rather than Link, and the first overall game to do so since The Wand of Gamelon and Zelda's Adventure.[1]
Story[]
While rescuing Zelda from Ganon, Link disappears into the Still World after falling into a mysterious rift; similar rifts appear throughout Hyrule, causing others to disappear into the Still World, including its king and his advisors, General Wright and Minister Lefte. Upon her return to Hyrule Castle, imposters of the king and his advisors frame her for causing the rifts and imprison her in the castle's dungeons to be executed. Zelda escapes with help from the fairy Tri, who gives her the Tri Rod and accompanies her on her journey throughout Hyrule to repair the rifts and rescue those trapped in the Still World. During her adventure, she confronts an imposter of Link and rescues the real Link from Ganon after confronting and defeating him in Hyrule Castle, but Ganon is revealed to be an imposter created by the primordial evil Null, who also possesses the ability to create echoes and captures Link. After Zelda repairs the rifts affecting the shrines of the Golden Goddesses, Din, Nayru, and Farore, they explain to her that Null resided in the void that existed before reality, consuming life when it developed in order to remain the only being in existence. The Goddesses created the universe over the void to seal away Null, causing it to resent them. After Hyrule was founded, Null attempted to break its seal by creating rifts in order to destroy it and return existence to the void. To counteract the rifts, the Goddesses sent the Tris to repair the rifts and return to them once their purpose was fulfilled. Null attempts to take the Prime Energy from the Triforce for itself by creating an echo of Zelda, whom the Goddesses deemed worthy of possessing part of its power along with Link, but Zelda, with help from Link and Tri, confront and destroy it. The Tris repair the rifts and return to the Goddesses while Zelda reunites with the king.
Promotional[]
Rift
Hyrule
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Jp logo
Stickers
Gameplay[]
Zelda gains a magical ability called Echo, which is channeled by her usage of the Tri Rod. This ability creates Echoes, or imitations of objects and monsters. Echoes can be used to solve puzzles, traverse terrain, and fight enemies. Nintendo claims that sword combat will be absent from Echoes of Wisdom, but the details of its ESRB rating suggest that Link is still a playable character for an indeterminate portion of the game.[1]
Game Map[]
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Map
Filled-in Map
Echoes[]
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Table
Old Bed
Soft Bed
Zelda's Bed
Decorative Shrub
Wooden Box
Pot
Hyrule Castle Pot
Gerudo Pot
Boulder
Rock
Lava Rock
Ice Block
Snowball
Sign
Grilled Fish
Meat
Rock Roast
Stuffed Toy
Carrot
Water Block
Elephant Statue
Hawk Statue
Cat Statue
Snake Statue
Ancient Orb
Trampoline
Wind Cannon
Flying Tile
Cloud
Spiked Roller
Beetle Mound
Firework
Brazier
Zol
Ignizol
Hydrozol
Buzz Blob
Spear Moblin
Spear Moblin Lv 2
Sword Moblin
Sword Moblin Lv 2
Sword Moblin Lv 3
Club Boarblin
Club Boarblin Lv 2
Boomerang Boarblin
Boomerang Boarblin Lv 2
Lynel
Lizalfos
Lizalfos Lv 2
Lizalfos Lv 3
Darknut
Darknut Lv 2
Darknut Lv 3
Armos
Ball and Chain Trooper
Gibdo
Gibdo Lv 2
ReDead
Fire Wizzrobe
Ice Wizzrobe
Electric Wizzrobe
Caromadillo
Caromadillo Lv 2
Rope
Tornando
Ribbitune
Drippitune
Torch Slug
Freeze Slug
Holmill
Wolfos
White Wolfos
Keese
Fire Keese
Ice Keese
Electric Keese
Mothula
Mothula Lv 2
Needlefly
Albatrawl
Crow
Beakon
Guay
Octorok
Fire Octo
Ice Octo
Sea Urchin
Sand Crab
Biri
Tangler
Tangler Lv 2
Bombfish
Chompfin
Piranha
Sand Piranha
Deku Baba
Bio Deku Baba
Deku Baba Lv 2
Peahat
Giant Goponga Flower
Zirro
Ghirro
Mini-Moldorm
Strandtula
Crawltula
Baby Gohma
Beetle
Aruroda
Tektite
Tektite Lv 2
Hoarder
Poe
Moa
Goo Specter
Ghini
Ghini Lv 2
Leever
Pathblade
Gustmaster
Tweelus
Temper Tweelus
Freezard Echo
Snomaul
Spark
Platboom
Beamos
Outfits[]
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Disguise
Disguise
Royal Travel Attire
Royal Travel Attire
Customary Attire
Customary Attire
Blue Attire
Blue Attire
Silk Pajamas
Silk Pajamas
Dancing Outfit
Dancing Outfit
Cat Clothes
Cat Clothes
Black Cat Clothes
Black Cat Clothes
Green Tunic
Green Tunic
Red Tunic
Red Tunic
Stamp Suit
Stamp Suit
Stamp Cards[]
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First Stamp Card
Exciting Stamp Card
Thrilling Stamp Card
Exhilarating Stamp Card
Final Stamp Card
Stamp 1
Stamp 2
Stamp 3
Stamp 4
Stamp 5
Key Items[]
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Piece of Heart
Tri Rod
Clockwork Key
Lockup Key
Membership Card
Might Crystal
Sword of Might
Sword of Might Lv. 2
Sword of Might Lv. 3
Bow of Might
Bow of Might Lv. 2
Bow of Might Lv. 3
Bombs of Might
Bombs of Might Lv. 2
Bombs of Might Lv. 3
Fairy Bottle
First Stamp Card
Exciting Stamp Card
Thrilling Stamp Card
Exhilarating Stamp Card
Final Stamp Card
Din's Sanction
Nayru's Sanction
Farore's Sanction
Zora's Flippers
Zora Scale
Gerudo Sandals
Gold Sash
Climbing Band
Goron's Bracelet
Spin Brace
Ice Spikes
Frog Ring
Charging Horn
Stone Anklet
Clockwork Bangle
First Mastery
Second Mastery
Final Mastery
Might Bell
Heart Pin
Heart Barrette
Silver Brooch
Gold Brooch
Energy Glove
Energy Belt
Survey Scope
Survey Binoculars
Fairy Flower
Fairy Fragrance
Ancient Charm
Curious Charm
Misc[]
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Monster Stone
Lovely Pendant
Floral Seashell
Magma Stone
Blastpowder Soil
Happy Clover
Heirloom Katana
Steel Trap
Golden Fan
Prismatic Music Box
Major Characters[]
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Zelda[]
After Link defeats Ganon and frees Princess Zelda from her crystal prison, a mysterious rift opens in the room. Just before vanishing into it, he manages to crack Zelda's crystal with an arrow. Although she escapes the shattered crystal, she barely exits Ganon's castle before the rift engulfs it. With similar rifts appearing across Hyrule, Zelda teams up with the enigmatic fairy Tri. Armed with the Tri Rod, which can create "echoes" of objects and monsters, they set out to save her kingdom and Link.
Link[]
After Link defeats Ganon and frees Princess Zelda from her crystal prison, a mysterious rift opens, and he manages to crack Zelda's crystal with an arrow before being pulled into it. Later, he is captured by Null, prompting Zelda to embark on a mission to rescue him.
Tri[]
Tri, a small yellow figure, first follows Zelda as she escapes the Suthorn Ruins. After Zelda is captured in Hyrule Castle, Tri reveals their full form and creates the Tri Rod for her, which allows her to summon Echoes. They explain their role in mending the rifts throughout Hyrule and help Zelda enter the Still World to rescue Minister Lefte and their friends. Initially visible only to Zelda, Tri becomes visible to others once they meet rescued individuals. Tri has floating triangles that represent the Echoes created with the Tri Rod; each echo uses one triangle. Completing dungeons and rescuing more friends increases the triangles, allowing for more echoes. Additionally, Tri can bind physical objects to Zelda’s location, enabling her to move them or travel with them.
King of Hyrule[]
The King of Hyrule makes his first appearance in Hyrule Castle upon Zelda's return, where he meets with General Wright and Minister Lefte to discuss the Rifts threatening the area. Suddenly, a Rift opens behind him, pulling him into the Still World. An alternate version of him, known as King of Hyrule?, emerges and blames Zelda for the Rifts' appearance, demanding her execution.
Minister Lefte[]
Minister Lefte first appears in the Throne Room of Hyrule Castle, where she discusses strategies to address the Rifts with the King of Hyrule and General Wright. After they finalize a plan, a Rift opens, engulfing all three. Dark versions of them soon emerge from the void, accusing Zelda of causing the Rifts. Later, while exploring the Stilled Suthorn Forest, Zelda encounters Minister Lefte, who ended up there due to the earlier events. After completing the Suthorn Ruins, she offers to guide Zelda to a location marked on the map by Impa. Lefte leads Zelda to meet Lueburry, Impa's brother. Throughout Zelda's journey to resolve the Rifts in the Gerudo and Zora regions, Minister Lefte remains a helpful presence.
General Wright[]
General Wright appears in the Throne Room alongside the King of Hyrule and Minister Lefte as they discuss strategies to address the Rifts appearing across Hyrule. Shortly after they finalize a plan, a Rift opens and engulfs Wright, the King, and Minister Lefte. From the Rift, a dark version of General Wright emerges, supporting the King's claim that Zelda is responsible for the Rifts.
Impa[]
Impa, an elderly woman with a walking stick and a cape adorned with the Sheikah eye, meets Zelda as she sneaks past the guards after escaping her imprisonment by the Phony King. Impa checks Zelda for injuries and suggests she wear a cloak as a disguise. She also gives Zelda a Log, a book to record her progress, quests, and a Map. When three Hylian Soldiers discover Zelda's escape and confront them, Impa steps forward, instructing Zelda to stay back. She then swiftly incapacitates the soldiers with supernatural speed, using her cane to strike them down. Impa stays behind, urging Zelda to continue on her journey.
Lueburry[]
Lueburry, a member of the Sheikah tribe, is the older brother of Impa and a renowned inventor. He is credited with crafting the Sword of Might, the weapon used by Link.
Ganon[]
At the start of the game, Ganon kidnaps Princess Zelda and imprisons her in a crystal. When Link confronts Ganon, a fierce battle ensues. Ganon attacks with his trident and fireballs, but after a Dead Man's Volley, Link manages to stun him. Seizing the opportunity, Link defeats Ganon, who then explodes into a cloud of purple fog. The remaining trident creates a void in the room, engulfing Link.
Game Information[]
Listings[]
Enemies[]
Tangler Lv 2
Biri
Vocavora
Blade trap
Blue Moblin
Bombfish
Ignizol
Crow
Darknut
Ganon
Zol
Octorok
Lizalfos
Peahat
Ramrock
ReDead
Red Moblin
Sand Crab
Seagull
Sea Urchin
Soldier
Walltula
Reception[]
Trivia[]
- The game was leaked on torrent sites five days before release.[2]
Nomenclature[]
Gallery[]
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External links[]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "As Link, players use a sword and arrows to defeat enemies; Zelda can use a magic wand to summon creatures (e.g., wind-up knights, pig soldiers, slime) for battle." — ESRB, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom - ESRB, https://www.esrb.org (ESRB rating), published July 15, 2024, retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ↑ "And while many fans continue to wait for its release, some pirates have already started playing Echoes of Wisdom after its ROM appeared on various torrent aggregator websites. The playable dump of the game's files surfaced online on Saturday, September 21, five days ahead of its official release." — Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Repeats Unfortunate TOTK Leak Scenario, Game Rant, published September 23, 2024, retrieved September 24, 2024.
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