Echelon
- July 3, 2014
- MADia Entertainment
Get on Steam"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."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic experience for fans of classic flight simulators, with enjoyable gameplay and interesting missions.
- Despite its age, the graphics are better than expected, and the game has a unique atmosphere with retro cutscenes and a variety of aircraft to pilot.
- The game has a relatively easy learning curve, making it accessible for new players who enjoy tactical combat simulations.
- The game is plagued by significant technical issues, including a failure to launch on modern systems without extensive workarounds and community patches.
- Many players report that the game is unplayable due to bugs and lack of support from the developers, leading to frustration and disappointment.
- The game has not been updated for modern display resolutions or systems, making it feel outdated and poorly maintained.
- story6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story conveys a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, which resonates with players. While the missions are well-structured and contribute to character progression, some reviewers feel they lack immersive depth. Overall, the narrative is complemented by beautiful graphics and engaging gameplay, though some find the difficulty of certain missions off-putting.
“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.”
“Beautiful graphics, amazing gameplay, and an interesting story.”
“6.2 / 10 quests (clear missions, but less immersive impact than it could have had).”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally regarded as good for its time, with some users praising their beauty and modern quality, particularly in gameplay and 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 well against newer titles. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's arcade-like experience, despite some drawbacks.
“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 have not aged particularly well, and the menus are sometimes a pain to navigate.”
“The graphics are better than I expected, and the introductory videos were interesting.”
“Fast game with modern-day graphics, but it moves from location A to B to C and so on.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its accessibility and engaging mechanics, though some players find it becomes repetitive over time. While the graphics and menu navigation show signs of aging, the overall experience is still considered solid and original, blending arcade action with an interesting story.
“Beautiful graphics, amazing gameplay, and an interesting story.”
“The gameplay is still awesome!”
“Overall, it remains a solid arcade-style action sim, with neat gameplay and a bit of originality.”
“6.8/10 gameplay: easy to get into, but unfortunately becomes repetitive at times.”
“The graphics have not aged particularly well, and the menus can be cumbersome to navigate, but overall it remains a solid arcade-style action simulator with neat gameplay and a touch of originality, some of which still holds up today.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally appreciated for its relaxing qualities, providing a soothing experience for players. However, there is notable dissatisfaction regarding the replacement of the original menu music, which some users find disappointing.
“Also, for some reason 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.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is generally enjoyable, but players have noted that it has some bugs that affect its stability.
“Great game, but it's kind of buggy, which affects the overall experience.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
“I encountered several glitches that disrupted my gameplay.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted as a heart-wrenching narrative that, if released, could have been a significant milestone in the evolution of video games, showcasing its potential impact on the medium.
“It's quite the heart-wrenching tale, and would have been considered a stepping stone back then, seen as one of the many developments crucial to modern video games had it launched formally.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is enhanced by nostalgic retro cutscenes that effectively blend crude humor with a cool array of armaments, creating an engaging and immersive experience.
“The retro cutscenes are wonderfully atmospheric, with a dash of crude humor, and the armaments at your disposal couldn't be cooler.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express concerns about the optimization of the game, noting that even though it is an older title, they anticipated it would struggle to run smoothly on modern systems.
“I was pleasantly surprised that an older game like this runs smoothly on newer systems.”
“The optimization is impressive; it really enhances the overall gameplay experience.”
“I appreciate how well the game has been optimized for different hardware configurations.”
