Review

Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is stuck in the void between new and old

Grezzo’s first all-original Zelda introduces plenty of good ideas, but isn’t able to realise their potential

Key Credits
Eiji Aonuma (Producer), Tomomi Sano (Director (Nintendo)), Satoshi Terada (Director (Grezzo))
3 / 5
Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is stuck in the void between new and old

Despite some ambitious ideas, beneath the surface Echoes of Wisdom is a 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.

  • Explore one of Zelda's prettiest Hyrules
  • Enjoyable platforming and physics puzzles
  • Fun characters and touching story moments
  • Echoes are less enjoyable for combat
  • Many new features feel like an afterthought
  • Link's Awakening's performance issues return
3 / 5
Version tested
Nintendo Switch
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