Players have been begging to explore Hyrule as the series’ titular princess for as long as I can remember. Super Smash Bros. Melee teased players with the kind

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.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is a charming follow-up to Link's Awakening that builds on that game’s beautiful aesthetic while introducing just enough new mechanics to feel truly distinct. The dubious performance and repetitive combat can drag, but this is largely an excellent adventure throughout.