The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

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The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

Nintendo EPD; Grezzo

Nintendo SwitchPaid (one-time purchase — physical & digital; no in-game purchases)

Health Score

GOOD

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About This Game

A top-down action-adventure in which players control Princess Zelda using a magical Tri Rod to create "echoes" — copies of objects and creatures — to solve puzzles, traverse environments, and fight indirectly. Tone is family-friendly and whimsical with stylized fantasy combat and puzzle-driven exploration.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

3/5

Creativity

3/5

Pro-Social

0/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

0/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

0/5

Social Risk

0/5

Content Intensity

2/5

Negatives

•Echo selection/menu UI can feel cumbersome and occasionally frustrating
•Variable performance/frame-rate on Switch reported in some reviews
•Not designed for multiplayer or social play.

Positives

•Highly creative puzzle/combat system (echoes) encourages experimentation
•Family-friendly presentation and mild
•non-graphic fantasy violence
•Single-player focus avoids online chat/toxicity.

Gameplay Videos

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom - Full Game Walkthrough Part 1 - Mysterious Rifts!

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Official Ratings

E10+

ESRB

Fantasy Violence

No interactive elements (no in-game purchases; single-player only)

PEGI

ViolenceFear (mildstylized)

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5

Not recommended — game requires reading, multi-step problem solving and contains stylized fantasy combat.

ℹ️Ages 6-8

Not recommended for most in this group without close parental support — puzzles and systems are complex and the ESRB suggests age 10+.

ℹ️Ages 9-12

Generally appropriate for older children (10–12) who enjoy puzzles and mild fantasy action; parental guidance recommended for younger end of this range.

ℹ️Ages 13-15

Recommended — appropriate themes and challenge level; good for solo play and creative problem-solving.

ℹ️Ages 16-18

Recommended — content is mild and suitable for teens and older players.