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For many fans, a Zelda game where you actually play as Zelda is enough reason to be excited for the latest instalment, but The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom truly shines by showing what we can expect from the series in a post-Tears of the Kingdom world.

Echoes of Wisdom walks a fine line between blending ideas old and new, resulting in a unique series entry that absolutely stands on its own.

Throughout The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, players will build up Zelda's reputation by sealing rifts and helping to repair the kingdom. This game is essentially her origin story and players build Zelda's legend with each repaired rift. Tri also levels up each time, allowing Zelda to summon more echoes.

Much has been discussed about The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom as this title finally gives players control of the titular princess instead of Link as Zelda goes on her own adventure. While the setting and aim of the game – saving he kingdom from an evil force – is very familiar, the way players get to experience this world again is different.

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.