The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has made its debut, marking Zelda's first leading role in a mainline entry on the Nintendo Switch. This top-down Zelda adventure may not be as expansive as its open-world siblings, but it still offers a wealth of content, including both main story quests and various side activities. Echoes of Wisdom also introduces another series first, as it is the first game in the franchise to be directed by a woman. Here's an overview of how long it might take to complete The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.
Echoes of Wisdom features an open-world map, and its main story structure is reminiscent of Tears of The Kingdom and Breath of the Wild, allowing players to tackle a few key map markers in any order they choose. While you can certainly take your time with these objectives, the game doesn't overwhelm with side activities, though there are some to discover. A standard playthrough of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom typically spans 20 to 25 hours, depending on your exploration and side quest involvement. If you focus solely on the main quests, you could wrap up the game in as little as 15 hours, while uncovering all the game has to offer could extend your playtime to over 30 hours. The main objectives include a total of seven main dungeons, along with various side activities and areas.
GameSpot's review of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom awarded it a 9/10, with critic Steven Petite stating, "If Zelda's debut in the spotlight is a one-off, at least it's a memorable adventure. But hopefully this is the beginning of a new legend for the heroine. Echoes of Wisdom's brilliantly integrated echoes system links two eras, demonstrating that the freeform mechanics of the new age can coexist with the franchise's classic formula. Don't mistake this for a spin-off or minor entry between big 'mainline' games: The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is a major moment that shouldn't be missed."
