Zelda goes all out horse girl in her next game, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomreveals a new video preview for the upcoming Nintendo Switch release. The nearly six-minute gameplay video sees Zelda traveling through Hyrule on foot, via teleportation waypoints, and in the saddles of adorable horses.
Traveling on horseback looks incredibly fast and incredibly fun, with Zelda and her horse jumping over obstacles (and trampling enemies) that stand in her way. Zelda can summon her horse by creating a carrot echo, a magical replica of the common carrot vegetable. And, like Link, she can have multiple horses during her journey.
During our tour of Hyrule, where we meet Echoes of Wisdom‘s versions of Zora, Goron, and Deku Scrubs, we also get a look at another ability that Zelda will be using thanks to her Tri Rod. The Bond ability will allow Zelda to connect to objects in the game world via a magical cable, forcing them to move as she moves. In the primary example, we see Zelda bond with a massive rock, then easily move it out of the way by simply walking while connected to it. Bond will help Zelda dig up buried treasure, move pesky enemies, and more, Nintendo says.
There is also a Reverse Bond move, where Zelda moves together with the object or creature she is bonded to. With Reverse Bond, Zelda can fly, move quickly, and climb over objects by exploiting the movement of inanimate objects and creatures.
In keeping with recent Legend of Zelda gaming tradition, the outfits and accessories that Zelda can equip Echoes of Wisdom also give her enhanced abilities (and a completely different look). And in smoothie shops, Zelda can combine ingredients to create potions that make her stronger and give her certain resistances.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom coming to Nintendo Switch on September 26.