Youd think a princess would get the royal treatment, but alas.

What should be Zeldas big moment feels more like consolation prize than a breakthrough.

Take last yearsTears of the Kingdom.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

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Rather than lean fully into the wizardry, boss fights usually require at least a bit of swordplay regardless.

So, whats the point?

Although, its more of a diorama shoebox than a sandbox.

Conversely,Echoes of Wisdomlooks and feel likeZelda, except this time with… Zelda.

With the Nintendo Switch, mainline console games and handheld fare are all one in the same.

In the end,Echoes of Wisdomisfine good, even but its not the game that Zelda deserves.