Legend Of Zelda Boss Promises Echoes Of Wisdom Won't Be The Last "2D" Game

Fans of classic top-down action-adventure games can rest easy knowing that there'll be more games like becauseNintendo has no intention of backing away from the genre. With the wild success of games like and, fans of classics like and have recently begun to question whether there's a future for that style of game. is the first top-down since 2019's remake of, and it won't be the last.

Speaking during the latest installment of Nintendo's Ask the Developer, producer Eiji Aonuma confirmed that the so-called «2D» games will exist in tandem with bigger titles like . Aonuma insists that he's always wanted to make the 2D series feel distinct and separate from the 3D games, a trend that began with the reimagining of. The diversity in the gameplay is something Aonuma wants to "" in the series, suggesting that there's still plenty of fuel in the tank for more top-down installments.

represents a major change for the franchise by shifting the spotlight away from Link and onto the titular Princess. After being sucked into a mysterious portal following a battle with Ganon, Zelda embarks upon a quest to rescue her companion. To save Link, she'll need to adventure around Hyrule and solve increasingly complicated dungeons, unlocking new equipment and items to make the journey easier.

The key mechanic at play in is Zelda's Tri Rod, a magical artifact that can copy and place any item in the world, including enemies. Using this tool, players should be able to solve complicated puzzles in much the same way they could. While there'll undoubtedly be an «expected» solution, the ability to alter the environment to such an extent should allow for some creative puzzle-solving.

is slated to drop on September 26 and will be available exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.

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