EchoBlade
- May 3, 2022
- Sunset Arctic Games
Get on SteamVenture forth in this puzzle-combat dungeon explorer. Blinded and trapped inside a dungeon tower, every sound you make illuminates your path to freedom. Danger lurks around every corner: trapdoors, chambers filled with toxic fumes, and halls patrolled by crusader knights are only the beginning.
PC
Playstation 5
Windows
Xbox One
PlayStation
Xbox
Reviews
- EchoBlade offers a unique dungeon crawling experience with innovative echolocation mechanics that enhance gameplay and atmosphere.
- The combat system is engaging and allows for various playstyles, including stealth and melee, making encounters feel rewarding and challenging.
- The level design is distinctive, providing a mix of puzzles and combat that keeps players entertained and encourages exploration.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes that can force system reboots, which significantly detracts from the overall experience.
- Many levels feel repetitive and lack variety in design, leading to a monotonous gameplay experience after extended playtime.
- The story is minimal and lacks depth, leaving players without a compelling narrative to engage with as they progress through the game.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for lacking depth and variety, relying heavily on a flashy mechanic that ultimately fails to compensate for the absence of engaging content and diverse challenges. Players note that the experience feels limited, with few unique levels or obstacles to enhance the overall gameplay.
“The gameplay offers a unique experience that keeps players engaged with its innovative mechanics and challenges.”
“The levels introduce new mechanics and obstacles that add variety and depth to the gameplay.”
“The premise of a dungeon break provides a solid foundation for the gameplay, allowing for creative exploration and strategy.”
“One could argue there isn’t much to actually look at, and the whole gameplay gimmick is a resourceful subterfuge to skimp on the details.”
“Aside from the rare, one-off levels brandishing a new mechanic or obstacle to work around.”
“But here, there was nothing of that sort - you have the premise of a dungeon break and that’s literally it. A flashy mechanic can only carry the game so far before realizing the other aspects have to pull their weight.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story in this dungeon crawler is praised for its unique use of echolocation as a narrative device, setting it apart from typical entries in the genre. Reviewers appreciate the effort put into crafting the storyline, indicating a strong narrative foundation that enhances the overall experience.
“While the genre of a dungeon crawler is not new, I have never seen the element of echolocation as a means of driving the story.”
“While the genre of a dungeon crawler is not new, I have never seen the element of echolocation as the means of driving the story.”
“I'm a sucker for a story with at least a bit of effort put in!”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Echoblade is praised for its unique atmosphere, combining engaging melee combat with a fun and immersive environment that enhances the overall gaming experience.
“If you are looking for a game with a unique atmosphere and fun melee combat, look no further than Echoblade.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are noted for their unique aesthetics, contributing to an enjoyable dungeon-crawling hack and slash experience.
“A fun dungeon crawling hack and slash with unique aesthetics.”
