Pre-orders for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom are now open, and there’s a great pre-order bonus available through Best Buy. When you pre-order the game Gameplay, you will receive a limited edition acrylic diorama of Echoes of Wisdom.The game is priced at $9.99, according to Best Buy. While it may not be the most expensive pre-order bonus ever offered for a Nintendo game, it’s still a great addition and could become a sought-after collector’s item in the future.
Since all major retailers are offering Echoes of Wisdom for the same price ($59.99), you won’t be missing out on anything by choosing Best Buy, especially with the bonus on the table. If you’re planning to pre-order, it makes sense to choose the retailer that offers something extra.
Echoes of Wisdom is a major achievement as the first mainline Zelda game to feature Princess Zelda as its protagonist, a long-awaited development that fans have been eager to see for decades. Nintendo has finally answered that call, and the result is nothing short of breathtaking. The game adopts a visually stunning art style reminiscent of the claymation-like aesthetics seen in the Link’s Awakening remake, which fits the world of Hyrule beautifully.
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Pre-orders include a free acrylic stand.
The story begins with mysterious purple rifts opening up across the Hyrle, drawing people into the unknown. While Link is among those trapped, Zelda manages to escape, leaving her to save the kingdom herself. While the exact reason why the kingdom’s army is unable to help her is a bit unclear, the premise sets the stage for an exciting adventure led by Zelda.
One of the most important gameplay mechanics is the innovative use of “echoes.” Using the Trident, Zelda can summon echoes—elements and enemies she has encountered before. These echoes play a crucial role in combat, solving puzzles, and accessing new areas. This mechanic promises to challenge players’ creativity, much like the innovative gameplay we saw in Tears of the Kingdom. It’s exciting to see such engaging and innovative puzzles in a 2D Zelda game.
In other Zelda news. Are you missing any amiibo from your collection? These printed versions of the Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker and Link’s Awakening amiibo are now available for pre-order at Best Buy. Each one costs $15.99. They will ship by September 26, 2024, so there won’t be long waits before they arrive. As with many amiibo, new stock is likely to sell out quickly. If you’re keen to add these models to your collection, now is the perfect time to place an order.
If you’re looking to expand your Nintendo collection, be sure to check out our latest roundup of the best Nintendo Switch deals available today. You’ll find a variety of discounts worth exploring, including great deals on games, SD cards, and more. Plus, we’ve provided information on where you can pre-order the all-new Nintendo Switch Lite: Hyrule Edition console, which is set to launch alongside the The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom In September.
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