Echoes of Wisdom has a plethora of sidequests, so today we’re talking about some of our favorites! From optional bosses to wrecked ships to chatty cats and everything in between, come hear what sidequests stuck with us! All this, plus Echoes of Wisdom’s sales figures, Switch 2 news, and Zelda movie news! Download! Support The Zelda Cast on Patreon! Subscribe to receive the monthly bonus show ‘The Zelda Cast Top Tens! Follow The Zelda Cast! The Zelda Cast (@TheZeldaCast)... The post Our Favorite Sidequests in Echoes of Wisdom! The Zelda Cast Episode 343 appeared first on Zelda Dungeon.
With our Echoes of Wisdom playthrough at an end, it’s now time to shift focus to the individual characteristics in this game and see how they stack up! First on the docket is definitively ranking the dungeons! We have eight dungeons to get through, so sit back as we go from Suthorn all the way to Null’s Body and talk about worked and didn’t, with special focus on dungeon items, dungeon echoes, music, puzzles and boss fights! All this, PLUS... The post Definitively Ranking Echoes of Wisdom’s Dungeons in The Zelda Cast Episode 342! appeared first on Zelda Dungeon.
Our Echoes of Wisdom journey is drawing to a close, as this week, we recount our experiences in three separate regions and learn what – and who! – is causing the rifts all over Hyrule! We’re talking about Eldin Volcano, Faron Wetlands, and Holy Mount Lanayru, discussing all the wonderful new characters we met, the incredible dungeons, some of the best boss fights in 2D Zelda history, and the reveal of the source of the rifts! There’s tons happening this... The post Echoes of Wisdom’s Eldin Volcano, Faron Wetlands, and Holy Mount Lanayru Explored in the Zelda Cast Episode 340! appeared first on Zelda Dungeon.
Our Echoes of Wisdom journey continues, as this week, we’re taking a trip around Hyrule as we reach the halfway point of the game! We talk about our thoughts on the Smoothie system, what use we found for Automations, horse riding and the fine folk at Hyrule Ranch, our thoughts on this version of Kakariko Village and how we like the Slumber Dojo, and of course, our return to Hyrule Castle to combat the giant rift! All this, PLUS some... The post Echoes of Wisdom’s Hyrule Castle, Kakariko Village, Hyrule Ranch and More in The Zelda Cast Episode 339! appeared first on Zelda Dungeon.
Our journey as Princess Zelda through Echoes of Wisdom’s Hyrule continues this week, as Andy and Al get a little deeper in the game! We talk about two different regions in the game, their similarities to Breath of the Wild, our quick thoughts on the dungeons and bosses, which new characters really stood out for us, what new echoes we’ve grown reliant on, what path we decided to take to get to each area, and so much more! All this,... The post Exploring Jabul Waters and Gerudo Desert in Echoes in Wisdom! The Zelda Cast Episode 338 appeared first on Zelda Dungeon.
The gang are away this week, but never fear! We have a Patreon unlock for you! in an episide that originally aired in February of 2024, Andy and Al talk all things LOOOOVEEE as we count down the top love interests that Link has had in the series (sorry guys, no Sidon, though we tried), from the fun and cute flings to the heartbreaking romances that destiny just wouldn’t allow. Plus, we’re counting down the best Zelda announcement trailers of... The post Link’s Top Love Interests + The Best Zelda Announcements Of All Time (PATREON UNLOCK) in The Zelda Cast Episode 335! appeared first on Zelda Dungeon.
This week Andy is away, so Al is joined by Zelda Dungeon’s Editor-in-Chief, Rod Lloyd! Rod is here to share about his experience at PAX West and his thoughts after playing the demo for Echoes of Wisdom! What portion of the game did he get to play? What kind of Echoes did he get to encounter? How did he feel about puzzles and combat after all was said and done? Rod and Al chat about all this, as well as... The post Discussing Zelda Dungeon’s PAX West Experience and the Echoes of Wisdom Demo in The Zelda Cast Episode 334! appeared first on Zelda Dungeon.
One of our favorite segments returns this week! We asked for YOUR spiciest hot takes regarding Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, and boy oh boy, you guys delivered, SO MUCH SO that this will be PART 1 of a two part episode! We’re reacting to all sorts of takes, including: is Tears a great experience, or just glorified DLC? Is Cece’s Mushroom hat better than the Couples Mask? Would Kohga have been a better choice of... The post We React To Your Tears of the Kingdom Hot Takes in The Zelda Cast Episode 331! appeared first on Zelda Dungeon.
Hello Zelda fans! We got a nice treat this week, as Nintendo randomly dropped about 6 minutes of footage from Echoes of Wisdom for us to sink our teeth into! We discuss TONS of things shown off, including out thoughts on Bond and Reverse Bond and how that impacts the gameplay, smoothies and how they seem to be a proxy for Elixirs, the confirmation of side quests and an adventure log, our first look at Impa and King Hyrule, Zelda’s... The post TONS of New Echoes of Wisdom Footage Analyzed in The Zelda Cast Episode 330! appeared first on Zelda Dungeon.
After a long, LONG layover, we are back streaming Ocarina of Time Randomizer by popular demand! Last time we we played, we had just beaten King Dodongo but got stuck with a lack of items trying to get into Jabu Jabu’s Belly, so this time, we’re scouring Hyrule looking for upgrades! We venture to Kakariko Village, Goron City, the Lost Woods, and Gerudo Valley in search of items, PLUS Andy learns that Epona can jump across the Gerudo bridge, we... The post Infiltrating Gerudo Valley in Ocarina of Time Randomizer! The Zelda Cast Episode 329 appeared first on Zelda Dungeon.
Andy and Al are off this week, so we’re uploading a really fun conversation our YouTube Crew had involving the bosses of Tears of the Kingdom! The Tier Force Heroes gang is getting together to rank every boss from the game in a (you guessed it) tier based on how much they liked or didn’t like them! Enjoy this episode this week and then get ready for Ocarina of Time Randomizer coming back next week, Aug 4th at 12pm MST,... The post The Tier Force Heroes Crew Ranks Every Boss in Tears of the Kingdom in The Zelda Cast Episode 328! appeared first on Zelda Dungeon.
It’s time again for everyone’s favorite hypothetical Zelda game to return! That’s right – Zelda’s Percentages is back after 9 months! The premise is very simple: we make a hypothetical statement and assign a percentage on the likelihood of that statement coming true. This week is Echoes of Wisdom focused, as we touch on if the game can break 10 million in sales, whether Shiek makes a cameo appearance, if there will be a brand new villain, and if we’ll... The post Zelda’s Percentages Returns to Talk Echoes of Wisdom and More in The Zelda Cast Episode 327! appeared first on Zelda Dungeon.
With its recent addition to Nintendo Switch Online’s Game Boy Advance roster, we decided to switch it up (get it!?) a little bit and do a different kind of episode this week! We wrangled together Gooey Fame of Virtual Theater / Flashback 64 and Zelda Dungeon legend Josh Zelinsky to play The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords from start to finish! We battle Vaati, our internet connection, and each other through all four levels while also discussing things like Four... The post Playing and Discussing The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Live! The Zelda Cast Episode 326! appeared first on Zelda Dungeon.
This week, we’re putting a bow (for now!) on our Echoes of Wisdom announcement coverage as we answer some of Zelda Dungeon’s Daily Debates regarding the new game, and sprinkle a few about Zelda in general for good measure too! On the docket this time: will Link and Zelda speak in game? Will Echoes of Wisdom lean more open world or have a more linear progression? Should we expect this game to be in the Downfall timeline? Is Zelda going... The post Echoes of Wisdom Daily Debates Discussed and Analyzed in The Zelda Cast Episode 325! appeared first on Zelda Dungeon.
We’re back this week answering all of your Echoes of Wisdom questions! On the docket, we have subjects like: do we think that the combat of Echoes could get repetitive? Will there be a playable Link section in this game, or just strictly Zelda? Where in the timeline do we see this game falling? Are dungeons making their return, and if so, do they play more like traditional 2D dungeons? Speaking of, ill the dungeon maker mode from Link’s Awakening... The post We Answer Your Echoes of Wisdom Questions in The Zelda Cast Episode 324! appeared first on Zelda Dungeon.
It’s a special WEDNESDAY edition of the Zelda Cast, and for good reason: for the first time in almost 40 years, we now have a Zelda game where you play as Princess Zelda! The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom was announced in Tuesday’s Nintendo Direct, a brand new Zelda game starring the titular character and a mysterious fairy named Tri who need to save Link and Hyrule! We get together and discuss our reactions to the trailer, the fact... The post The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Revealed: Our Thoughts and Reactions in The Zelda Cast Episode 323! appeared first on Zelda Dungeon.
We’re back with part TWO of our Zelda-themed “Would You Rather?” Fan Q&A! On the docket today: Would we rather collect every Korok seed or ship part from Phantom Hourglass? Would we rather the Zelda movie be awful, or not made at all? Would we rather leave out the Triforce or Master Sword from the next Zelda game? Would we rather the Hover Boots return or the Iron Boots? Would we rather all future dungeons are Divine Beast style or... The post Answering Your Zelda “Would You Rather?” Questions (Part 2) in The Zelda Cast Episode 321! appeared first on Zelda Dungeon.
We have a really fun episode of the show for you this week! We asked for your Zelda-themed “would you rather” questions, and you guys delivered so much that we had to split the episode into two parts! A couple of the questions we had fun with include: would you rather get a brand new Zelda right away and wait for the Switch 2 for ten years, or vice versa? Would you rather play Tri Force Heroes solo or 100%... The post Answering Your Zelda “Would You Rather?” Questions (Part 1) in The Zelda Cast Episode 320! appeared first on Zelda Dungeon.
It’s time to kick it old school with another entry into our Definitive Ranking series, this time, examining the game that started it all: The Legend of Zelda! We’re going through ten critical categories that make up the ingredients to a Zelda game – world, story, pacing, art style, dungeons, bosses/enemies, items, gameplay, extras, and music – and assigning them each a score to see how the original game stacks up against all of the legendary entries that came after... The post Definitively Ranking The Legend of Zelda (NES) in The Zelda Cast Episode 319! appeared first on Zelda Dungeon.
We’re back this week continuing the discussion around Tears of the Kingdom, except this time, we’re comparing and contrasting it to three other direct sequels in the Zelda franchise: Majora’s Mask, Phantom Hourglass, and A Link Between Worlds! We go over what makes a game a direct sequel in our eyes, how each game changed up the gameplay from its predecessors, if there was enough new content to make the sequel feel distinct, and so much more! We’re also covering... The post Analyzing Every Direct Sequel in the Zelda Series in The Zelda Cast Episode 318! appeared first on Zelda Dungeon.