Echocalypse: Scarlet Covenant
"Echocalypse: Scarlet Covenant" is a single-player Role Playing Game with a captivating plot and solid game mechanics. Join millions of players in a journey with charming Kemono girls, battling through sensational graphics, but be prepared for lots of grinding and some interruptions from ads. Embark on this adventure today and uncover the secrets of the Scarlet Covenant!
Reviews
- The game features beautiful character designs and animations, making it visually appealing.
- Players receive generous rewards and pulls, making it accessible for free-to-play users.
- The storyline and character interactions are engaging, providing a decent narrative experience.
- The game has a long and unskippable tutorial that can be frustrating for players.
- There are frequent issues with account resets and lost progress, leading to player dissatisfaction.
- The game is heavily monetized, with many features locked behind paywalls, making it less enjoyable for free-to-play players.
- story176 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the default auto-play feature that causes them to miss key narrative elements. While some appreciate the character designs and find the storyline interesting, others criticize it as generic, poorly written, or lacking depth. Overall, the game's visuals and character art are praised, but the storytelling often feels overshadowed by gameplay mechanics and pacing issues.
“The story is deeper than I thought it would be.”
“Absolutely amazing game with great characters and story; also the animation is very well done, a definite must-try.”
“Great visual, waifus, combat system, and story.”
“I want to care about these characters, but I've missed half the story because battles are on auto with no player control, so the story starts autoing through before I get the chance to stop it.”
“I'm fairly certain that the story is AI-generated, which is really trash.”
“The story is generic.”
- gameplay136 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and lacking depth, often describing it as an auto-battler that requires minimal interaction. While the character art and animations are praised, the mechanics can feel hidden or overly complex, leading to frustration, especially with the long tutorials and gacha elements. Overall, while some enjoy the smoothness and simplicity of the gameplay, many feel it lacks engagement and becomes monotonous over time.
“The gameplay is simple but engaging and satisfying.”
“Great art design, gameplay, a plethora of systems and things to do.”
“Fun gameplay, very generous gacha for free-to-play, however, there is a very significant progress wall before chapter 50.”
“The gameplay is clicking one button every 10 seconds.”
“It's an auto-play game like AFK Arena, so gameplay is non-existent.”
“Boring autoplay game with no mechanics at all, only 'good' skill animations and no gameplay at all.”
- graphics109 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with many users praising the beautiful artwork, character designs, and smooth animations. However, some players noted inconsistencies in art styles and expressed a desire for more refined visuals. While the graphics are generally considered a strong point, they are sometimes overshadowed by gameplay issues and tutorial length.
“Fantastic graphics, and I loved the turn-based aspect of battles.”
“The graphics in this game are so good, which made the gameplay even better.”
“The artwork is amazing, waifus are beautiful, absolutely flawless!”
“Outdated graphics resolution, mediocre unengaging gameplay, and stingy honeymoon phase.”
“The most awful game I've ever seen in my entire life, no great graphics, no great stories, character designs are boring, gameplay is boring, completely pay-to-play and not a good game for free players.”
“Also the chibi pixel art for battles looks awful, it's about to be 2024, at least put in some effort on the art style.”
- monetization50 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 16 % neutral mentions
- 78 % negative mentions
The monetization in this game is heavily criticized, with many users labeling it a "cash grab" due to the prevalence of microtransactions and misleading advertisements. Players express frustration over the disparity between advertised features and actual gameplay, often feeling that essential content is locked behind paywalls. Overall, the game's monetization strategy detracts from the experience, leading to a perception of it being exploitative rather than player-friendly.
“The artwork is beautiful and you don't have to spend hardly anything on microtransactions.”
“Artwork and progression are nice, but it's marred by monetization.”
“There are the typical microtransactions.”
“But the game just feels like a cash grab.”
“This game is nothing but a cash grab mainly focused on microtransactions.”
“Monetization should be the second name of the game, as it's everywhere for whatever you do.”
- character development41 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is primarily highlighted through its character design, which receives mixed reviews; while many players praise the beautiful and unique art style, others note inconsistencies in quality and express disappointment in the overall gameplay experience. The character designs are often seen as the game's standout feature, attracting players initially, but some feel that the focus on aesthetics overshadows deeper gameplay elements and narrative engagement. Overall, while the character designs are appreciated, they are not enough to elevate the game beyond its perceived shortcomings in other areas.
“Great game, perfect character designs, unique art style, but the gacha pity system is not that great, the gameplay is pretty boring, could improve more.”
“Interesting story, gorgeous character designs, and the god theme also makes it unique.”
“Amazing game, great character designs and voice acting.”
“Most of the character designs look bad in-game.”
“The most awful game I've ever seen in my entire life; no great graphics, no great stories, character designs are boring, gameplay is boring, completely pay-to-play, and not a good game for free players.”
“It's just a bad game in general; it has nothing going for it besides character design.”
- grinding22 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- -9 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a mixed perception of grinding in the game. While some players appreciate the cute characters and flashy skills, many find the grinding excessively tedious, with repetitive tasks and unskippable battles that can detract from the overall experience. However, there are also mentions of generous pulls and enjoyable gameplay, suggesting that those who enjoy grinding may still find value in the game despite its repetitive nature.
“It's honestly not that grindy, and you can have lots of fun regardless of power level. It gives you plenty of opportunities to grow.”
“The grinding feels rewarding, as each session brings a sense of accomplishment and progress.”
“I appreciate how the game balances grinding with engaging content, making it enjoyable rather than tedious.”
“Pros: characters are cute, skills are flashy... but... cons: hyper grindy, there's a million different activities that require you to repeat the same fight 5 times a day every day.”
“Farming takes forever, just wasting your time with easy battles that are unskippable.”
“Sometimes, the repetitive nature of grindy games is such a drag.”
- music12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its quality and contribution to the overall experience, with many users highlighting it as a standout feature alongside character designs and combat mechanics. However, some players have reported audio issues when using external music apps, which can detract from the experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant strength of the game, enhancing its appeal.
“Great music, beautiful character designs, and an interesting story.”
“Wonderful amazing game, with incredible music and helping players to excel.”
“Love the music and animations.”
“Good game audio bug; Pixel Bud Pro receives interference from the game when I simultaneously listen to music on another app.”
“I like the gameplay (it's pretty similar to Azur Lane but with turn-based combat) and the waifus, etc., but when I listen to some songs on Spotify while playing this game, the audio lags. Please fix.”
“Only downloaded this to write a review: stop using a German sex toy ad song in your YouTube ads; it's weird and freaky. Thanks for coming to my TED talk.”
- optimization9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing significant performance issues, such as slow loading times and UI elements being cut off on specific devices like the Samsung Flip Z5. While a few users praise the game's graphics and overall optimization, many express frustration over the game's heavy storage requirements and performance inconsistencies, particularly on lower-end devices. Overall, the optimization appears to be a major concern for a segment of the player base, impacting their gameplay experience.
“Very well optimized, nice character roster, generous with rewards and very story driven, just one thing that is a problem: the storage requirement can be a huge deal breaker for low-end device users, though, and I am one of them.”
“I love this game, the graphics are insanely beautiful and the optimization is so good.”
“I just want to enjoy smooth gameplay, and these performance issues are really annoying because my phone can actually run Genshin more smoothly than this game.”
“I just want to enjoy smooth gameplay and these performance issues are really annoying because my phone can actually run Genshin more smoothly than this game.”
“Half the UI is cut off and not properly optimized on the Samsung Flip Z5.”
“I want to like the game, but it's absolutely unplayable; the entire outside of the screen area is completely cut off, definitely not optimized for Samsung devices.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent crashes and freezes, particularly during combat and when using specific abilities. Users report a lack of polish and numerous bugs, leading to a frustrating experience that detracts from overall enjoyment.
“Game is good, but during combat when a specific enemy attacks, my game freezes and crashes.”
“Is not well made at all, buggy as all get out and crashes non-stop!”
“Shiyu ult freezes the game guaranteed.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is perceived as lacking depth, with players finding it mostly wholesome but ultimately unengaging due to repetitive gameplay, a tedious grind for character progression, and a boring story. Overall, the experience is overshadowed by frustrations related to combat mechanics and monetization strategies, leading to a negative recommendation.
“In fact, it's almost wholesome.”
“Boring automatic combat, very pay-to-win game modes (more than half of them are PvP focused), too repetitive, need to grind for months to max a single character, boring story, not recommended at all.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the humor in the game, highlighting its funny elements, engaging graphics, and detailed character stories that contribute to an overall enjoyable experience.
“The humor in this game is top-notch, with witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions that keep me laughing throughout.”
“I love how the game blends humor with its storyline, making even the most serious moments feel light-hearted and enjoyable.”
“The quirky jokes and funny scenarios make this game a delightful experience, ensuring there's never a dull moment.”