The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is unique. It’s the first Zelda game where you play primarily as Zelda herself. Link, typically the hero, is trapped by portals, leaving Zelda to rescue Hyrule. However, players have already discovered a glitch that allows you to play as Link, despite his predicament. Numerous videos showcasing this exploit have surfaced online.
This glitch leverages the fact that Link is a playable character early in the game. Here’s how to replicate it: Start a new game and create a save file immediately after Link enters the dungeon and the door shuts behind him. Progress normally until you reach Kakariko Village. Ensure you have the signpost echo. If an enemy is nearby and you’re close to the northeast forest (with the fog Zelda can fall into, effectively setting the map’s edge), proceed there.
Place a signpost and interact with it as you fall between the trees. This will open the system menu. Locate an enemy on the minimap in the bottom-right corner and allow it to defeat you. Reload your pre-dungeon save, and you should respawn in the forest as Link!
It’s worth noting that without the crucial echo ability, your gameplay options as Link will be limited. Furthermore, executing this glitch isn’t necessarily straightforward. Even YouTuber alyo, who posted a demonstration, required multiple attempts.
The prevalence of bugs and performance issues in Echoes of Wisdom, as highlighted in reviews like Digital Foundry’s, contributes to the ease of triggering this glitch. The signpost, in particular, is a source of various glitches, including one that allows warping directly from the first dungeon to the final one.
Exploring and exploiting glitches is practically a Zelda tradition. Players are already experimenting with the echoes, discovering ways to break the game. One example involves using the bed to gain extra height and create infinite bridges, with the added bonus of taking naps.
This Link glitch adds another layer of intrigue to Echoes of Wisdom, reminding us of the unpredictable nature of game development and the creativity of players in uncovering hidden possibilities.
