Zelda will be the heroine of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdoma real counterpoint in Nintendo’s cult saga. But we will also be able to play as Link.
Nintendo recently unveiled The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomthe next installment of the cult action/adventure saga. To surprise fans a little more, the Japanese firm has decided to shake things up: we will not play as Link, the usual hero, but Zelda, the famous princess. Enough to offer new gameplay, since the heroine will not act in the same way.
Will we only play Zelda in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom ? Well, no. At least that’s what the report says Polygon in an article published on July 15, 2024. The ESRB classification body gave some details about the game, in addition to giving it the letter E, meaning that it is accessible to everyone (“E” for “Everyone”). And, it clearly mentions that Link will be played.
When will we be able to play as Link in the next Zelda game?
« It is an adventure game in which players take on the role of Zelda as she attempts to unravel rifts in Hyrule and save Link. With an isometric perspective, players explore varied environments, while battling enemies (humans, creatures) “, says ESRB. So far, nothing surprising. What comes next is much more interesting.
The ESRB continues: “ As Link, players use a sword and a bow to get rid of enemies; Zelda can use a magic scepter to summon creatures (knights, pig soldiers, etc.) in battle. “There will therefore be portions in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom of which Link will be the hero, with his own gameplay.
The most plausible theory is that we will begin The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom in Link’s costume, as in any Zelda game. The introductory sequence would then revolve around a twist that would put Link in difficulty and suddenly reverse the roles. The first few seconds of the teaser support this hypothesis: Link is seen fighting enemies and saving the princess. He then falls into a rift, which prompts Zelda to take control.
Other hypotheses are possible :
- Link will be playable at other times, perhaps tied to the mysterious rifts appearing throughout Hyrule;
- You will be able to replay the entire adventure as Link, after having completed it once (this is unlikely, if we assume that Nintendo built the game based on the princess’s new abilities).
We remind you that The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomwhich could have been called The Legend of Link for the joke, will be exclusively available on Switch on September 26.
Source: www.numerama.com
