The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom was one of the most shocking reveals in last month’s Nintendo Direct. It as not only ANOTHER Zelda game on the Nintendo Switch, but it was one that featured Princess Zelda as the full-on protagonist! Just as important, it would feature new gameplay mechanics that were specific to the princess, thus making the game even more unique. However, many people have fairly asked if Link was going to be a big factor within the title, and now, we have an answer on that front.
The official ESRB rating for the game, which gave it an E10+, states the following:
This is an adventure game in which players assume the role of Zelda as she attempts to dispel rifts throughout Hyrule and rescue Link. From a ¾-overhead perspective, players explore various environments while fighting stylized enemies (e.g., humans, creatures). As Link, players use a sword and arrows to defeat enemies; Zelda can use a magic wand to summon creatures (e.g., wind-up knights, pig soldiers, slime) for battle. Some enemies can be defeated by being set on fire; other creatures dissolve into mist when defeated. Battle sequences are somewhat frenetic, with several enemies attacking/fighting at once.
So, that implies that you WILL get to play as Link in the game. Based on the reveal trailer, it’s entirely possible that you’ll play as Link in the game’s opening section, which features Princess Zelda because trapped by Ganon. Once you clear that part, that’s when you’ll play Zelda. Think of it as a “passing the torch” kind of moment.
We’ll find out more about this when The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom arrives on Nintendo Switch on September 26th.
