Echoes of Wisdom's Sales Prove Where The Zelda Series Should Go Next
The sales figures for have given a strong indication of what direction would suit best going forward. The franchise is constantly introducing new mechanics and adjusting its gameplay style, which helps to keep the games fresh and interesting. Between the titular Echoes and Zelda’s role as the lead character, is a perfect example of this experimentation in action, and its commercial performance has provided a clear picture of what people would enjoy in the next game.
Considering how vastly the franchise can change between titles, and how frequently it can surprise people as a result, it is not especially easy to predict the future of the series and what concepts it may use next. With that being said, however, the successes and failures of past games undoubtedly inform the development of subsequent titles. As a result, by considering ’s reception, it is possible to see it as a guide for how the series could continue on and still find success.
As reported by , sold extremely well in its first week. New data reveals that the game sold 201,210 physical copies alone in Japan, far eclipsing the figures of competing titles released around the same time. This figure also outmatches the initial reception of, which itself reportedly sold 141,375 units in Japan during its own opening week. went on to sell over six million copies in total, and there is every indication that will surpass this figure as well.
This data proves that ’s gameplay, graphics, and choice of main character have all been welcomed with open arms. Despite this all being a big change for the series after and, the differences have captured the interest of countless people instead of dissuading them. In turn, this also suggests that further games in a similar style to would be equally well-received.
Regardless of how ’s features would have been impossible in the franchise’s early days, the game is still thoroughly in the mold of older titles. It is a top-down game set in a Hyrule heavily reminiscent of ’, and
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