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Echelon

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36%Game Brain Score
graphics, story
music, stability
29% User Score Based on 78 reviews
Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

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Echelon is a single player simulation game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by MADia Entertainment and was released on July 3, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and negative reviews from players.

"Echelon is a thrilling space combat simulation game set in 2351, where the Federation is under threat from Velian rebels and their advanced military technology. As a Federation Pilot, players must navigate through intense battles, destroy over 200 military vehicles and structures, and choose from 14 aircraft with 16 different weapons. With accurate aircraft physics, wingmen support, and progressively challenging objectives, Echelon offers a rich and immersive gaming experience."

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29%
Audience ScoreBased on 78 reviews
graphics6 positive mentions
music2 negative mentions
  • Echelon offers a nostalgic experience for fans of classic flight simulators, with engaging gameplay and a variety of fighter planes and weapons.
  • The game has an easy learning curve, allowing players to quickly grasp the controls and enjoy the missions.
  • Despite its age, some players appreciate the graphics and the unique sci-fi setting, which adds to the overall atmosphere of the game.
  • The game is plagued by significant technical issues, including a broken launcher that often prevents it from starting on modern systems without extensive workarounds.
  • Many players report that the game lacks proper support for modern display resolutions and has not been updated to run smoothly on current operating systems.
  • The overall maintenance of the game is poor, with players feeling that the developers have abandoned it, leading to frustration and disappointment.
  • graphics
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally regarded as good for its time, with some users praising their beauty and modern feel, particularly in the introductory videos. However, there are criticisms regarding the aging visuals and cumbersome menu navigation, suggesting that while the graphics were impressive initially, they may not hold up against newer titles. Overall, the game is seen as a solid experience with decent graphics, though some players express a desire for more contemporary aesthetics and usability.

    • “Beautiful graphics, amazing gameplay, and an interesting story.”
    • “Fast game with modern-day graphics and easy controls that move from location A to B to C and so on.”
    • “The graphics are better than I expected, and the introductory videos were interesting.”
    • “The graphics have not aged particularly well, and the menus are sometimes a pain to navigate.”
    • “The graphics have not aged particularly well, and the menus are sometimes a pain to navigate, but overall it remains a solid arcade-ish 'action sim', with neat gameplay and a bit of originality, some of which has remained to this day even.”
  • story
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally considered interesting, complemented by beautiful graphics and engaging gameplay. However, while missions are well-structured and contribute to player progression, they lack a deeper immersive impact, leading to a mixed reception regarding their overall effectiveness. Some players find the difficulty of certain missions unexpectedly challenging, which may deter them from the genre.

    • “Beautiful graphics, amazing gameplay, and an interesting story.”
    • “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “A positive of the game is clearly the easy learning curve to come into its control settings, as well as the nicely built-up missions where players can get ranked up and climb the command ladder to send commands to wingmen in the squad.”
    • “The story lacks depth and fails to engage the player.”
    • “The plot twists are predictable and uninspired.”
    • “Character development is weak, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally praised for being accessible and engaging, with beautiful graphics and an interesting story, though it suffers from some repetitiveness and outdated elements. While the menus can be cumbersome and the graphics have not aged well, the game retains a solid arcade-like feel with original mechanics that still resonate today. Overall, it strikes a balance between enjoyable action and some frustrating aspects.

    • “Beautiful graphics, amazing gameplay, and an interesting story.”
    • “The gameplay is still awesome!”
    • “Overall, it remains a solid arcade-ish 'action sim', with neat gameplay and a bit of originality.”
    • “6.8/10 gameplay (easy to get into, but sadly becomes repetitive at one point)”
    • “The graphics have not aged particularly well, and the menus are sometimes a pain to navigate, but overall it remains a solid arcade-ish 'action sim' with neat gameplay and a bit of originality, some of which has remained to this day.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received negative feedback, particularly regarding the replacement of the old menu music, which many users found to be disappointing and unenjoyable. Some players noted that the new music detracted from their overall experience, making it less relaxing.

    • “They replaced the old menu music with something awful.”
    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is generally well-received, but players report experiencing various bugs that affect stability. Despite these issues, many still enjoy the overall gameplay experience.

    • “Great game, but it's kind of buggy.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted as a heart-wrenching tale that, if released, could have been a significant milestone in the evolution of video games. Reviewers emphasize its potential impact on the industry and the depth of its narrative.

    • “It's quite the heart-wrenching tale; Echelon would have been considered a stepping stone back then and would be seen as one of the many developments crucial to modern video games had it launched formally.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its retro cutscenes, which are described as wonderfully immersive and complemented by a touch of crude humor. Additionally, the cool armaments available contribute to the overall engaging experience.

    • “The retro cutscenes are wonderfully atmospheric, there's a dash of crude humor, and the armaments at your disposal couldn't be cooler.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that players were surprised by the game's performance on newer systems, as they initially expected it to struggle with optimization due to its age. Overall, the game runs smoothly, defying expectations for older titles.

    • “I was even expecting that an old game like this wouldn't run smoothly on newer systems.”
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Echelon is a simulation game with science fiction theme.

Echelon is available on PC and Windows.

Echelon was released on July 3, 2014.

Echelon was developed by MADia Entertainment.

Echelon has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its music.

Echelon is a single player game.

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