Thankfully, after a much-needed relaxation and plenty of (many) rewatches, we’re beginning to construct up a greater thought of what this one is all about. Bursting with pleasure for what this new 2D journey would possibly maintain, we’ve got put collectively the next record of stuff you may need missed within the Echoes of Knowledge reveal trailer.
Our picks vary from the beautiful apparent to the blink-and-you’ll-miss-them and we’re certain there might be a pair extra that we’ve got missed in between. Take a look by way of our choice of doubtlessly missable moments after which head to the feedback to go away any others that you simply noticed.
Oh, and if you happen to in some way missed your complete reveal trailer (or if you happen to simply need to watch it for the 304th time – no judgement from us) you may discover it on the backside of the web page.
On this web page: Issues You Would possibly Have Missed In The Zelda: Echoes Of Knowledge Trailer
1.A Suspicious Sword2.Zelda’s all Crystal-y (Once more)3.Previous-College Ganon4.Totally Powered Hyperlink5.Floating Islands within the Shadow Realm6.New Quick-Journey Factors?7.Bombable Partitions8.New City9.Water Settlements10.Zelda’s Again in Jail11.Sharing a Cloak12.Objects Mapped to D-Pad13.Diving
Issues You Would possibly Have Missed In The Zelda: Echoes Of Knowledge Trailer
A Suspicious Sword
Proper from the bounce we’ve got questions on Hyperlink’s sword. That hilt would not look very Grasp Sword-y, does it? The blue is lighter than every other we have seen earlier than (except you depend one thing just like the three-element White Sword from The Minish Cap, which we’re pretty assured will not pop up right here) and the form is not fairly as ‘winged’ as regular. Hmm.
Are we a brand-new blade right here? Is that this simply what the Grasp Sword appears like within the Hyperlink’s Awakening-style artwork fashion? Are we studying an excessive amount of into this contemplating Hyperlink will get knocked off 5 seconds later?
Zelda’s all Crystal-y (Once more)
Oh, Princess Zelda and her ‘trapped inside a crystal’ shtick, eh? What’s she like!
We have beforehand seen the Hylian monarch locked inside an analogous crystalline cage in Ocarina of Time, A Hyperlink to the Previous, and 4 Swords Adventures. Don’t fret, she tends to make it out.
Previous-College Ganon
This massive outdated pig Ganon seems similar to the designs present in A Hyperlink to the Previous / Between Worlds and the Oracle Video games. We might be leaning in direction of the ‘Fallen Hero’ timeline, on this occasion, although 4 Swords Journey additionally has a boar baddy, so we would not rule out the ‘Triumphant – Youngster’ timeline eithe— you already know what, let’s save the timeline chatter for an additional day.
Totally Powered Hyperlink
Very similar to Tears of the Kingdom, it appears just like the Hyperlink we discover at the beginning of Echoes of Knowledge (assuming his downfall comes at the beginning) is a fully-powered hero. He has the Hylian Protect, a bow, and the power to leap (which normally requires the Roc’s Feather/Cape within the top-down video games) in his battle with Ganon earlier than slipping by way of the cracks.
What is that this? Metroid?
Floating Islands within the Shadow Realm
Shadow Realm, Darkish World, name it what you need, however there are bizarre issues afoot within the purple cracks which have unfold throughout Hyrule. Peering into this different dimension in a single shot reveals islands floating within the distance. One other shot seems to point out Princess Zelda on this alternate world selecting up Echoes.
It would not actually be a Zelda sport with out some dimension-hopping, would it not?
New Quick-Journey Factors?
The sport reveal reveals these bizarre little statues cropping up in all places. There’s one on the decrease proper island within the first shot of the overworld (proper outdoors the Pond of Happiness in A Hyperlink to the Previous, if we observe the speculation that it is the identical map) after which they can be noticed in cities and different factors of curiosity. They even present up on the minimap and provides off a faint yellow glow when Zelda walks close to them.
We might guess that these are quick journey or save factors — they’re actually in the appropriate spots — however maybe they’ve another that means.
Bombable Partitions
It is hardly probably the most revolutionary discovery for a Zelda sport, however with Echoes of Knowledge so targeted on puzzle-solving and magic assaults, who knew if bombable partitions would return?
Thankfully, they do. At the very least, that is what it appears like.
New City
Echoes of Knowledge appears to have an analogous overworld to A Hyperlink to the Previous, however there are sufficient tweaks to make us assume this may not be a one-to-one reproduction.
Take this city that additionally appears to be affected by some Shadow Realm leakage (gross). It would not map onto LTTP’s Kakariko Village and that enormous wall on the left is giving some severe Fortress City vibes. Put together for a spot of sightseeing, we reckon.
Water Settlements
New cities and new homes. No matter will they consider subsequent?
One shot within the trailer reveals some sort of water settlement within the background. We will not think about Hylians would stay on the water, however maybe one other series-renowned water-based species has switched their residing scenario. Extra on them later.
Zelda’s Again in Jail
We have been so distracted by the reveal of Zelda’s new fairy pal, Tri, and the Trirod that we virtually missed the truth that the Princess was as soon as once more locked in a jail cell.
What did she do that time? We noticed some guards escorting her away on the finish of the title reveal shot, however that appeared pleasant, no? Perhaps she’s being blamed for Hyperlink’s disappearance! With what we see after, it actually looks as if she’s eager on retaining a low profile.
Sharing a Cloak
If we’re to imagine that Zelda is on the run, that may clarify the blue cloak that she wears all through a lot of the Echoes of Knowledge trailer.
As a disguise, it ain’t all that. However our hearts are warmed to see that it is the identical cloak Hyperlink was carrying earlier than falling down the crack of doom at the beginning of the trailer. Aw.
Objects Mapped to D-Pad
Eiji Aonuma promised a brand new fashion of gameplay, and the Trirod seems to ship simply that. It appears just like the merchandise you at present have ‘Echoed’ might be chosen with the ‘Y’ button, whereas different objects might be mapped to the D-pad for simple entry.
Diving
With the collection dominated by Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom lately, it appears like an age since we had a hero who may dive underneath the water. Thankfully, like most of the 2D video games which have preceded it, it appears like Zelda can maintain her breath and plunge beneath the floor right here – there’s even a brand new oxygen wheel to accompany it.
We’re simply over midway by way of, however there are lots extra particulars to search out on web page two…
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Jim got here to Nintendo Life in 2022 and, regardless of his insistence that The Minish Cap is the very best Zelda sport and his unwavering love for the Star Wars prequels (sure, actually), he has continued to jot down information and options on the location ever since.
