Echo

About

"Echo" is a game where players explore the mysterious world of Eveross as young adventurer Lin, with difficulty options for both story-focused and action-oriented players. The demo offers over 2 hours of gameplay, with the option to transfer cleared data to the full version and receive a bonus. The game encourages players to keep moving forward and face challenges, while experiencing the joy of exploring the unknown.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

50%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

story3 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game features a compelling story with a huge plot and various elements, including detective mystery.
The combat system is engaging and offers a nice challenge, with the ability to skip difficult puzzles while still rewarding effort.
The graphics and sound design are well-executed, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.

The game suffers from significant control issues, including delayed actions and poor keyboard settings, making gameplay frustrating.
Many players feel the price is excessively high for an RPGMaker game, with some suggesting it should be much lower.
There are concerns about the game being marketed as a full release while containing hidden paywalls and microtransactions for additional content.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The game's story is praised for its depth and complexity, featuring a rich plot with detective elements, making it worth the price for some players. However, others find the narrative slow and lacking in character development, leading to a lack of engagement compared to other action RPGs available at a better value. Overall, opinions on the story are mixed, with some appreciating its intricacies while others feel it falls short.
- “Because this is a game with a very good story with a huge plot and many different elements (like detective mystery).”
- “And because of that good story, it is in my eyes very much worth the price.”
- “It's not very challenging (you can AFK button mash), and the story is slow and not good enough for me to care.”
- “The problem is that there are so many much better action RPGs in terms of gameplay and story for a much better price.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, often highlighting its absurdity and wit. The mention of a high-priced consumable DLC adds a layer of comedic irony, suggesting that the game embraces a self-aware, tongue-in-cheek approach to its monetization. Overall, the humor is appreciated for its ability to entertain while also poking fun at gaming conventions.
- “It's hilarious that this game has $73.70 worth of consumable DLC.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
100%
The gameplay of the game is perceived as lacking when compared to other action RPGs, with users noting that both the gameplay mechanics and story fall short, especially considering the price point.
- “I'm determined to give the game a fair shake and judge its gameplay features, not anything else about the business model or presentation.”
- “The gameplay is engaging and offers a unique blend of mechanics that keeps you invested in the experience.”
- “The controls are responsive, making it easy to execute complex moves and strategies during gameplay.”
- “The problem is that there are so many much better action RPGs in terms of gameplay and story for a much better price.”
- “I'm determined to give the game a fair shake, and judge its gameplay features, not anything else about the business model or presentation or anything.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The monetization strategy has been criticized for its high base price of $34.99, coupled with additional greedy microtransactions for downloadable content and in-game consumables, leading to a negative reception from users.
- “Not recommended at the insane price of $34.99 with greedy microtransactions.”
- “On top of the crazy high MSRP, there are DLC microtransactions for in-game consumables.”
- “The game feels like a cash grab with constant prompts to spend more money.”
- “It's frustrating that essential features are locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game fully without spending extra.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are generally well-received, with users noting that they are of good quality.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that character development is currently lacking, with players noting insufficient plot progression to assess potential growth or depth in the characters.
- “I haven't yet seen enough of the plot to tell whether it'll be interesting or not, and there hasn't been any character development yet.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Many users express concerns that the game's grinding mechanics feel excessively tedious, suggesting that developers may have intentionally increased the grind to encourage players to spend money to bypass it.
- “Did the developers make the game more grindy so you'd pay to skip?”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious, making it hard to enjoy the actual gameplay.”
- “I spent hours grinding for resources, only to realize it was all for a small upgrade.”