The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom review: a charming throwback adventure
Review info Platform reviewed: Nintendo Switch Available on: Nintendo Switch Release date: September 26, 2024 Despite borrowing plenty of elements from both titles, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom definitely falls closer to the recent The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening remake than The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom . This is a traditional Zelda experience through and through, with plenty of puzzles to complete, intricate dungeons to master, and a more linear fantasy story to discover. That might be a turn-off to some, but will undoubtedly be a huge draw for others. I can’t deny that there’s something incredibly refreshing about the return to the 2D format. As brilliant and innovative as it is, the shift to a more freeform open-world has definitely sacrificed some of the more careful, considered design of older games like The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past . Nearly every aspect of Echoes of Wisdom feels finely crafted, with the introduction of some...