The Legend of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom has taken players on a new adventure, allowing them to play as Princess Zelda herself instead of the usual protagonist, Link. However, a recent discovery by a player has revealed a glitch that enables players to continue playing as Link, leading to questions about the extent to which the game can be completed with him.
Japanese speedrunner Ikaboze demonstrated the glitch earlier this week, and YouTuber ZeldaMaster has shared a guide in English on how to execute it. This trick involves manipulating menu screens and save files in a way that disrupts the game but is appealing to speedrunners looking to push the game’s boundaries.
To perform the glitch, players need to make a manual save while controlling Link in the prologue and avoid saving again until they are playing as Zelda and have access to the entire map. By planting a sign near the Eternal Forest and timing the menu screen correctly as Zelda is being transported, players can load the manual save while Zelda is dying, resulting in a bug that allows them to switch back to Link.
While this glitch allows players to play as Link with all his abilities, it also raises the question of whether the entire game can be completed with him. Link lacks the magic rod needed for Zelda to create echoes, which are essential for solving puzzles and progressing through the game. However, players may be able to find a way to overcome this limitation, as they have done with other challenges in Zelda games.
Speedrunners have a history of discovering creative solutions to game obstacles, such as rescuing the unbreakable Master Sword in a previous Zelda game. With their determination and ingenuity, it’s possible that they will find a way to complete Echoes Of Wisdom with Link, even if it requires exploiting multiple glitches or developing new strategies. Ultimately, this glitch opens up exciting possibilities for players to explore and experiment with different ways to experience the game.
