Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Features First Female Lead

Nintendo's latest release, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, sets a new precedent by featuring Princess Zelda as the main character for the first time. Scheduled for a September 26 release, the game introduces a unique 'Echo' ability allowing Zelda to clone items and enemies, although it faces some performance issues. Early reviews have been largely positive, praising the innovative gameplay and creative puzzle design, despite some critiques on combat mechanics and frame-rate drops. The development process included a nine-day boot camp led by producer Eiji Aonuma to balance new elements with the franchise's deep lore. The game, scoring around 85 on Metacritic, has been described as a significant step forward for the series, continuing the experimental approach seen in previous titles like Tears of the Kingdom. Critics appreciate the new direction, seeing it as a fresh and engaging addition to the Zelda franchise.