Princess Zelda wields a huge set of tools in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. With the wave of a wand, she can summon perfect copies of anything, from a household pot to a living, moving monster that fights for her. These items, called Echoes, help her navigate the terrain and fight bad guys. And while it's not a Master Sword, the Tri Wand has something Link never had: the ability to wield a nice luxurious bed. And now, as I play, I am convinced that the bed is the main solution to all my problems in Echoes of wisdom.
Echoes of wisdom It takes a more open and less restrictive design approach compared to previous top-down Zelda games. A puzzle in a dungeon can have multiple solutions instead of just one. Because the game has been designed this way, players are encouraged to think for themselves and play freely with all kinds of potential solutions rather than finding a specific path. In an interview, long-time Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma said that “having the thrill of solving puzzles in a unique way makes the game 'Legend of Zelda-like,'” so the team upped the grade. of freedom to achieve that goal.
Generally speaking, this allows players to flex their creative muscles and find unique ways to navigate the world, but in my case, I've defaulted to bed. It gives you a little extra height, spans about two blocks, and only costs a small triangle, so beginners can stack up to three beds in one space. I've used it to climb cliffs, cross gaps, and solve puzzles in dungeons. Before I get discouraged, I ask myself: Can this be solved with the bed? And most of the time, it can be.
When you don't want to use the bed, it's not necessary. Furniture can make a lot of the puzzles easier, but at the end of the day it's all about your own creative solutions. Making your way through a dungeon with a bed may be more simplistic, but not as exciting. Many times, it can be more fun to take advantage of newly learned Echoes, and that's great! But if you find yourself hitting a wall and don't know what to do, maybe see if it's time for Zelda to get some sleep.