IGN (9/10) – “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.”

A colourful, accessible epic that pushes its console to the limit, and a perfect would-be swansong for Nintendo's little hybrid miracle.

The shadowy villain is his perfect match, countering every one of his sword slashes. It’s a tough fight — or at least I imagine it would have been. Rather than trying to beat him the old-fashioned way,

One of the key points raised during the interview is that Echoes of Wisdom was actually built around the idea of 'being mischievous'. In fact, the team even created a document to explain what the concept meant, so if anybody wasn't sure on how to proceed, they could refer back to it at a pinch.

Its echo summoning is used to cleverly combine the expertly crafted dungeons, puzzle rooms, and item progression you’d expect from a classic-style 2D Zelda with the borderline unhinged freedom provided by Tears of the Kingdom.

Echoes of Wisdom launches on Nintendo Switch. It’s the first mainline entry in the franchise to let you play as Princess Zelda. And once again, Nintendo is being secretive about who developed it, though fans have seemingly figured it out.

Echoes of Wisdom appears to have leaked in full a couple of days before its proper Nintendo Switch release date. Reports from YouTubers a few weeks ago claimed that a rom containing Zelda's first solo adventure was already making the rounds,

Ganon is the Zelda franchises most frequently reoccurring villain, but he may be taking on a very different role in Echoes of Wisdom.

Echoes of Wisdom release date is right around the corner but some time zones will gain access a little earlier than others.