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Echoes

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61%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

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Echoes is a single player action game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by Nova-box and was released on May 29, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

Plunge into Greenhearth, a small town hiding heavy secrets: take on the role of Ricky Fox and lead an investigation that gradually shifts from an intimate film noir into oppressive Lovecraftian horror. Driven by memorable characters and revelations that will linger long after the credits roll, Echoes delivers a taut narrative where every discovery matters and leads to four distinct endings shaped …

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94%Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews
story4 positive mentions
  • Compelling and mysterious story with well-written characters and surprising twists that blend noir detective work with supernatural and psychological elements.
  • Distinctive evolving art style that enhances the mood and reflects the narrative progression, with effective use of color and visual design.
  • Strong atmospheric sound design and soundtrack that complement the narrative, creating a chilling and immersive experience.
  • Limited impact of player choices with most decisions subtly influencing the story but not leading to dramatically different outcomes, which may disappoint players seeking meaningful agency.
  • Frustrating saving system lacking manual save, chapter selection, and clear tracking of choices and endings, making replaying for alternate outcomes tedious.
  • Inconsistent art quality and pacing issues, including slow early stages and some rushed visuals, which can detract from overall immersion.

  • story

    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    17% positive mentions, 70% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The story of Echoes is a captivating, mystery-driven narrative that evolves from classic detective elements into darker, more abstract themes, enriched by surprising twists and a gradual stylistic shift in art. While player choices subtly influence relationships and endings, they don't drastically alter the core storyline, making it best appreciated as an immersive interactive novel rather than a complex adventure game. The narrative’s focus on atmosphere, character connections, and a gripping murder mystery ensures a reflective and engaging experience despite a slower pacing and minimalist gameplay.

    • “Echoes, developed and published by nova-box, presents itself as a narrative-first experience that places storytelling and atmosphere well above traditional gameplay complexity.”
    • “The choices you make throughout the story subtly shape how events unfold, influencing relationships, revelations, and ultimately the ending you receive.”
    • “The story connects a cast of characters who seem linked by a thread of strangeness: ominous bells, a lurking killer targeting them one by one, disturbing experiments, and ultimately, the presence of a creature that ties the mystery together.”
    • “To be clear, you are following a story and your choices don't really matter, as far as I can tell, except to change the presentation.”
    • “There is little in the way of challenge or skill-based interaction, and the pacing can feel slow, particularly in the early stages where the story is still establishing its foundation.”
    • “It would benefit from a more manageable save system and the tree of endings to check if you gathered them all.”

  • graphics

    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    27% positive mentions, 53% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    The game's graphics feature a distinctive, evolving art style that shifts from a grounded, comic-inspired look to a more stylized, noir-inspired black-and-white aesthetic, enhancing the narrative depth. While the visuals are basic and occasionally inconsistent, these changes feel deliberate and effectively complement the story's mood. Overall, the artwork is captivating, fitting well with the thriller atmosphere and praised for its quality and expressiveness.

    • “The art style evolves alongside the narrative, starting with a relatively grounded, comic-inspired aesthetic before becoming more stylized and expressive as the story deepens.”
    • “This evolving aesthetic amplifies the noir feel.”
    • “It's very well written and the art style perfectly fits the mood.”
    • “No in-game section to view the artwork or characters' profiles, limiting appreciation of the graphics.”
    • “The visuals are almost entirely rendered in black, white, and gray, which might feel too stark or limiting to some players.”
    • “The art style is somewhat inconsistent, with characters and settings shifting in appearance between chapters, gradually losing gray tones until only stark black-and-white visuals remain.”

  • gameplay

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 24% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions

    Echoes features minimal gameplay focused on exploration, dialogue, and decision-making, prioritizing narrative and atmosphere over complex mechanics. Its investigation and interrogation elements offer a thoughtful experience but are hindered by a flawed saving system. Players seeking fast-paced or intricate gameplay may find it lacking, while narrative-driven fans will appreciate its deliberate pace.

    • “Echoes, developed and published by nova-box, presents itself as a narrative-first experience that places storytelling and atmosphere well above traditional gameplay complexity.”
    • “The gameplay is intentionally minimal, focusing primarily on exploration, dialogue, and decision-making.”
    • “Gameplay revolves around investigation and interrogation.”
    • “Its emphasis on reading and narrative means that players expecting traditional gameplay mechanics may find it lacking.”
    • “The gameplay is simple; there is nothing much other than reading and choosing from a list of questions or changing the scene to another character to question.”
    • “Yet one major shortcoming undermines this system, the saving mechanic.”

  • music

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The game's music effectively creates an intimate yet unsettling atmosphere, enhancing the overall mood. However, soundtracks are sparsely used, with some scenes relying solely on sound effects, leading to moments of quiet that some players wish were more consistently accompanied by music.

    • “The soundtrack and sound design further enhance this effect, creating an atmosphere that feels both intimate and increasingly unsettling.”
    • “You never know... anyway, it's very captivating, the music is chill as usual, the story is full of twists, the graphics very basic but nevertheless stylish.”
    • “The different graphical styles throughout the game’s five chapters might not fully distract you from the sparing use of music and sound effects, but if you like a good mystery/thriller with a horror edge to it that keeps you guessing, the characters and their stories here will certainly pull you in.”
    • “However, while there are some soundtracks in the game, some scenes are very quiet; you can only hear sound effects but no music.”
    • “I wish the soundtracks were played throughout the game.”
    • “The different graphical styles throughout the game’s five chapters might not fully distract you from the sparing use of music and sound effects.”

  • atmosphere

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Echoes creates a deeply immersive and intimate atmosphere that gradually shifts toward an unsettling tone, enhanced by its soundtrack and sound design. While it prioritizes storytelling over fast-paced gameplay, its deliberate pace offers a memorable and thoughtful atmospheric experience.

    • “Echoes, developed and published by nova-box, presents itself as a narrative-first experience that places storytelling and atmosphere well above traditional gameplay complexity.”
    • “The soundtrack and sound design further enhance this effect, creating an atmosphere that feels both intimate and increasingly unsettling.”
    • “It may not satisfy players looking for fast-paced gameplay or intricate systems, but for those willing to engage with its slower, more deliberate approach, it offers a thoughtful and atmospheric journey that lingers long after it’s over.”

  • emotional

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game delivers a deeply emotional experience, combining introspective character development with a growing psychological unease. It prioritizes emotional resonance and thematic depth rather than lengthy gameplay.

    • “What begins as a grounded, almost familiar noir setup gradually unfolds into something far more introspective and unsettling, blending emotional character work with a slow-burning sense of psychological unease.”
    • “It’s the kind of game that values emotional resonance and thematic depth over longevity.”

  • replayability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The game's relatively short runtime allows for completion in one sitting, with replayability primarily driven by exploring different choices rather than new content. These choices provide meaningful reasons to replay.

    • “That said, the game introduces choices that add replayability.”
    • “Additionally, the relatively short runtime means that the experience can be completed in a single sitting, with replayability largely tied to exploring alternate choices rather than discovering entirely new content.”
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Echoes is a action game with horror and mystery themes. Common tags for Echoes include indie, psychological, psychological horror, lovecraftian, 2d and others.

Echoes is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, Windows and others.

Echoes was released on May 29, 2024.

Echoes was developed by Nova-box.

Echoes has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Echoes for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Echoes is a single player game.

Similar games include Dry Drowning, Lacuna, Along the Edge, Game of Fate: Chasing Through Time, The Isle Tide Hotel and others.