Echoes of Wisdom Proves The Zelda Series Needs More Original Villains

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is a major departure from more typical entries, and it highlights one way in which the series needs to change From finally placing Zelda herself in the protagonist role to implementing the new Echo mechanic that changes players' approach to combat and puzzle-solving, is all about carving a new path forward for the franchise's future. One other way that accomplishes this is by foregoing the main antagonist of the series in favor of an original villain.

Ganon, whether appearing as a pig-like creature or the more human Ganondorf, has always been a huge part of the franchise. There's no doubting his significance to the series as a whole. Despite this, Ganon's repeated inclusion in games has caused the iconic villain to feel overused, and his intimidating presence has become diluted as he's continuously thwarted by Link and Zelda. 's introduction of a new villainous entity called Null proves the need for the franchise to incorporate a wider range of original villains.

Null proves itself to be a fantastic villain in. Its ability to create rifts immediately poses Null as a fierce threat to the kingdom of Hyrule due to the sheer power it possesses. More fascinating is how Null uses the impostors it creates to manipulate Hyrule. Its success in crafting a path forward to reach the Triforce by influencing the events in the world above sets up a truly chilling antagonist that's a fierce match for Zelda's wisdom.

Null is the final boss of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. This fight is broken up into three phases and you should properly prepare.

Null makes for a compelling villain precisely due to its connection to Zelda. The princess's journey to repair the kingdom she cares for directly contrasts Null's attempt to destroy the world out of resentment for its own exile. It makes for an intriguing rivalry, as both Zelda and Null are interlocked in a way that could not have been achieved with a more traditional approach. Ganon's world domination plan has always put him into