10 Overlooked Zelda Games To Play While Waiting For Echoes Of Wisdom

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's next entry has been revealed to be . However, the release date is far away, and there won't be any other game updates or additions to the series in the meantime. As a result, it's the perfect time to look to the past and play games that may have been overlooked.

As a series that's been active for decades, has no shortage of games set across its branching, convoluted timeline. Naturally, there are some games that stick out from the rest as the favorites, but they're far from the only options. These games, on the other hand, often end up being forgotten or brushed aside, but they're still worth trying out while waiting for.

Here's everything to know about The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, an upcoming game that gives Zelda the starring role for a change of pace.

was the second game in the series released for the Nintendo DS. This means that it makes use of both screens, the touchpad and stylus, and the mic as part of the game's mechanics. However, some of those mechanics aren't as smooth or intuitive as they could've been, and that makes some sections of the game a bit harder to get through, especially parts that involve the train whistle.

In this game, Link worked to become a train conductor, and it seemed like he almost had a normal life. However, evil finds a way, and Zelda is betrayed because Chancellor Cole wants to use her body to bring back Malladus. With her spirit separated from her body, she relies on help from Link to stop Malladus, providing aid along the way by possessing enemies and fighting in their bodies.

Another game for a handheld system, was released for the Game Boy Advance. This game ended up overlooked for a long time for a few reasons, and the biggest one might just be how difficult it was to track down a cartridge before its re-release on the Wii U Virtual Console. Now, it's easier to play since being added to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack classic games library.

Chronologically, is the second in the timeline, taking