Hands On: The Classic Zelda Formula Is In Safe Hands With 'The Adventures Of Elliot' (opens in new tab)

Missing Link.The "classic" Zelda format has been on hiatus for a little while now. While Echoes of Wisdom certainly tapped into a nostalgic vibe, but for a new top-down Zelda, you've got to go all the way back to 2013's A Link Between Worlds to get your typical set-up of unlockable dungeons, Sage collecting, and puzzles with clearly-designed solutions. Even then, it was a lot more open than the 2D titles before it, thanks to Ravio's item rental. My point is, Zelda is a different beast in this...