Echoes’ take on Hyrule may feel a little empty compared to the vastness of Link’s most recent adventures in Tears of the Kingdom, but it’s cool to finally play as Zelda in her own proper game — just like it’s cool to save a few bucks on a newly released title.

The Nintendo video game, a mainline entry in the long-running series, is the first one to focus on Zelda, allowing players to control the princess.

Zelda may be the leading protagonist of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, but she hasn't been able to overshadow Link entirely due to one of the game's most powerful mechanics. Specifically, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom 's Swordfighter Form effectively brings Link into the picture, despite attempts by Grezzo and Nintendo to leave him out.