“God is a Geek describes the game as gorgeous and brilliantly clever, relying on player creativity for solutions. They highlight the return of dungeons as a positive for many fans, though the puzzle-focused nature might not appeal to everyone.”

“Eurogamer's review, narrated on YouTube, calls Echoes of Wisdom a bold and creative new chapter. It praises the game's playful puzzles and imaginative reinvention of the series' iconography, seeing it as a worthy successor to Tears of the Kingdom.”

“GameSpot's review highlights how the game bridges the past and present of the franchise, combining the playfulness of recent titles with traditional dungeon design. It's seen as establishing its own identity and starting a new legend for Princess Zelda.”

“Digital Foundry's review focuses on the technical aspects, calling it a brilliant game that is held back by performance issues on the Switch. They note that the variable frame rate, similar to the Link's Awakening remake, is a significant drawback for an otherwise excellent title.”

“IGN's review is highly positive, calling it a mainline 2D Zelda game and not just a spinoff. They praise the combination of classic linear dungeon progression with the creative, freeform problem-solving from Tears of the Kingdom. While the combat and menu management are noted as minor weaknesses, it's considered one of their favorite Zelda games.”

“RPGFan calls the game a triumph and an essential, unmissable Switch title. The review praises the inventive gameplay that feels fresh yet traditional, the masterfully designed puzzles, and the beautiful, refined soundtrack. Minor cons noted are that combat can be tricky and object placement isn't always intuitive.”

“Game Informer finds that The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom tries to bridge the gap between classic 2D Zelda and the open-world style of recent entries. While it's a proper Zelda game starring the princess with charming visuals and a fantastic soundtrack, the core 'echo' mechanic and combat can feel underwhelming and repetitive towards the end.”

“This review describes the game as an enjoyable, charming, and gentle adventure, possibly aimed at a younger or less demanding audience. It praises the polished presentation and familiar Zelda world but expresses mixed feelings about the gameplay, finding the combat simplistic and the overall tone a bit childish at times.”