Echo Storm
- March 16, 2023
- Oleg Dzhuraev
"Echo Storm" is a survival game where you must withstand enemy attacks for as long as possible, with each death resetting your progress but allowing your character to gain new abilities. The game features five different planets with aggressive creatures and conditions, and allows you to combine abilities and unlock new characters, weapons, and upgrades to improve your chances of survival. Your goal is to find the most efficient ways to eliminate enemies and evade their attacks, building your base to improve your stats and destroy all enemies.
Reviews
- The game features easy-to-grasp mechanics with a variety of weapons and upgrades, making it engaging and fun to experiment with different combinations.
- The graphics and music are well-received, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience.
- The game offers a dynamic and addictive roguelite experience with different enemies and challenges that keep each run feeling fresh.
- The game suffers from a lack of variation in runs, with some players feeling that each run feels too similar to the last.
- There are complaints about the controls, particularly with gamepad support feeling unfinished and the need for better keybinding options.
- Some players feel that the game is slower-paced than expected and lacks the depth in upgrades and exploration that they desire.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics, variety of weapons and upgrades, and appealing visuals and music, making it accessible even for those who typically avoid roguelikes. However, some users noted that the gamepad controls feel unfinished and could benefit from improvements. Overall, the dynamic gameplay and diverse enemy mechanics contribute to a positive experience.
“Good arena shooter, the gameplay is dynamic, I like it!”
“I normally don't play roguelikes because starting all over every time is frustrating, but this game got me hooked with its balance between easy-to-grasp mechanics and variety of weapons and upgrades, as well as visuals and music.”
“There are several enemies with different mechanics.”
“The game has a bunch of different mechanics working very well.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their appealing visuals, which evoke a retro aesthetic reminiscent of Terraria. Players appreciate the combination of good graphics and suitable music, contributing to a dynamic gaming experience. Overall, the visuals enhance the game's engaging mechanics and variety.
“Very nice graphics, suitable music and improvements that make the game even more dynamic.”
“The visuals are nice, giving retro vibes.”
“I normally don't play roguelikes because starting all over every time is frustrating, but this game got me hooked with its balance between easy to grasp mechanics and variety of weapons and upgrades, as well as visuals and music.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for being suitable and enhancing the overall experience, contributing to its dynamic feel. However, some players express a desire for greater variety in the soundtrack to keep it fresh throughout gameplay.
“I normally don't play roguelikes because starting all over every time is frustrating, but this game got me hooked with its balance between easy-to-grasp mechanics and variety of weapons and upgrades, as well as visuals and music.”
“Very nice graphics, suitable music, and improvements that make the game even more dynamic.”
“The music is cool, but I wish there was more variety.”
“The music is very suitable.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The user expresses frustration over the perceived value of the game's story, suggesting that it feels underwhelming and not worth the price paid, hinting at a desire for better sales and discounts.
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving me with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization is generally satisfactory, though players note that performance can occasionally falter when numerous objects are present on screen.
“The optimization is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even with many objects on the screen.”
“I appreciate the effort put into optimization; it really enhances the overall experience.”
“The game runs smoothly thanks to excellent optimization, making it enjoyable even in intense moments.”