Echo Prime

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Echo Prime is a single player hack and slash game. It was developed by Robot Entertainment and was released on January 28, 2014. It received neutral reviews from players.

Fight your way across the galaxy in this epic action game from the makers of the 2011 AIAS Strategy Game of the Year "Orcs Must Die!" and the 2012 AIAS Mobile Game of the Year "Hero Academy." Battle hordes of dangerous alien creatures, space pirates, and killer mercenaries with blaster and blade as you travel from star to star, uncovering the secrets of the multiverse. Make contact with the Echoes…

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55%

Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

gameplay4 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and addictive combat system that is easy to learn but hard to master, providing hours of entertainment.
The Echo system adds an interesting layer of character customization and progression, allowing players to collect and utilize various abilities.
It is well-suited for short gaming sessions, making it ideal for players looking for a quick distraction.

The game suffers from extreme repetitiveness, with levels and enemies that quickly become dull and unvaried.
Controls are awkward and poorly adapted from its mobile origins, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences on PC.
The overall lack of depth and engaging content makes it feel more like a mobile game than a fully realized PC title.

gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
63%
21%
The gameplay has been widely criticized for its repetitiveness and simplicity, leading to a lack of engagement after short play sessions. While some players appreciate the action-RPG and shooter mechanics, many find the controls awkward and the overall experience shallow, with little depth or strategy involved. Despite a few interesting mechanics, the game struggles to deliver a satisfying gameplay experience, particularly on PC, where it feels like a mobile game port.
- “For me, the game's appeal is the action-RPG style mixed with fast-paced shooter mechanics.”
- “Dodging is actually a very nice mechanic in that you can quickly dodge into enemies and slice them to bits, so use it offensively as well!”
- “I can see how the gameplay would lend itself well to that platform.”
- “It's very repetitive, simple gameplay and as a result not very interesting.”
- “I'm very bored after an hour and I find the game's mechanics a bit annoying: you can't just hold down your fire button (and the shift key to stand still), you need to constantly release the mouse button, re-target, hold the mouse button again.”
- “Echo Prime's gameplay tries to find a home somewhere between a clickfest like Diablo and classic arcade beat-em-ups like Streets of Rage, but it misses the key notes that make those two genres enjoyable.”
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
72%
17%
The story in the game is minimal and lacks depth, serving primarily as a backdrop for repetitive mission types that often feel the same. While there is a basic narrative structure, players find themselves grinding through similar missions with little variation, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite the presence of a progression system and multiplayer elements, the storytelling aspect is not a strong point, leaving much to be desired.
- “There is a story that you follow, which is minimal but adequate.”
- “Its not really hard to get from level to level to start, it's just knowing what echoes are and following the storyline that may be a problem at the start for some.”
- “At the same time, 'Echo Prime' gets very 'samey.' There's definitely a point where you realize you're doing the same few missions over and over, except with slightly different enemies and re-skinned environments.”
- “It took me about 10 hours to complete the campaign, but most of this was essentially just grinding the same kind of missions I'd already completed a dozen times over.”
- “Lastly, the story: more specifically the almost complete absence of one.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The graphics of the game are generally considered mediocre, with many reviewers noting that they feel repetitive and lack innovation compared to current standards. While some aspects, like the artwork for echo cards, are appreciated, the overall visuals and animations are described as simplistic and sub-par, contributing to a sense of cheapness, especially on PC.
- “The artwork for the echo cards is good and the abilities are interesting enough.”
- “Graphics are decent, and sound is tolerable.”
- “Visuals are fine.”
- “The simplistic graphics, pick up/put down nature, and extreme simplicity are perfectly suited to a platform where those things are key, but when brought to the PC, it just feels cheap.”
- “The game's mechanics are awkward, and the graphics are sub-par.”
- “The visuals have been seen before, so really nothing new.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have criticized the grinding aspect of the game, noting that completing the campaign involves repetitive missions that lead to hours of monotonous gameplay. Many feel that the grind for resources and upgrades detracts from the overall experience, making it feel tedious and unoriginal. Overall, the grinding is seen as a major flaw, reducing enjoyment and variety in gameplay.
- “It took me about 10 hours to complete the campaign (at least through hitting level 33 out of 50 and getting the final campaign achievement, end of the line), but most of this was essentially just grinding the same kind of missions I'd already completed a dozen times over.”
- “Hours of pointless grinding.”
- “Game is crap fun for 10 minutes until you realize you see the same 5 enemies and same 10 corridors for 60 grinding levels.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
The game's atmosphere is characterized as somewhat dorky, influenced by its settings and music; however, this aspect does not compensate for the overall dissatisfaction some players feel, leading to regrets about their purchase.
- “The game's atmosphere is a perfect blend of eerie and enchanting, drawing you into its world with every detail.”
- “The immersive sound design and stunning visuals create an atmosphere that feels alive and captivating.”
- “Each location is meticulously crafted, contributing to an atmosphere that is both haunting and beautiful.”
- “While some of the settings and the music give the game its rather dorky atmosphere, it's still one of the few purchases I regret.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music contributes to a quirky atmosphere in the game, but it ultimately leaves some players feeling disappointed, leading to regrets about their purchase.
- “While some of the settings and the music give the game its rather dorky atmosphere, it's still one of the few purchases I regret.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the game currently experiences minor glitches and controller issues, impacting overall stability. Many believe that addressing these problems could improve their ratings significantly.
- “I give the game a 6.5 now and 6.75 if the small glitches and controller issues are fixed.”