Echoes Of Despair

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Echoes Of Despair is a single player action game. It was developed by MiddleNightGame and was released on May 20, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Echoes of Despair" invites you on a chilling journey into the heart of an abandoned psychiatric hospital. Take on the role of Sarah, an investigative journalist, and explore the mysteries surrounding the troubled past of the hospital. Uncover the truth behind inhumane experiments and long-buried secrets as you navigate through haunted corridors inhabited by supernatural entities and tor…

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Adventure

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

story3 negative mentions

The game features scary locations and sudden appearances of boogeymen, creating a thrilling atmosphere.
Despite its short length, players found it fun and spooky, with some enjoying the cheap jump scares.
For a first game, it was considered a good effort, with some players recommending it overall.

The storytelling was choppy and unclear, leaving players unsure of their objectives.
The game suffered from poor graphics, including issues with lighting, map design, and sound quality.
Controls were difficult to manage, with confusing key binds and a lack of tutorials, making gameplay frustrating.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that it feels choppy and lacks coherence, primarily relying on simplistic AI voice lines and disjointed tapes that fail to convey a clear narrative. While some appreciate the effort for a debut title, the overall storytelling leaves much to be desired, with a need for more depth and clarity in the players' actions.
- “The only bad thing about the game is that the story was a bit choppy, but for your first game it was really good!”
- “Story is only made up of a few really simple AI voice lines with broken grammar, and the ones they worked into the map itself were tapes that again made no sense.”
- “However, I missed a bit of the storytelling and the precise path of the players' actions.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that the game's monetization strategy is perceived as a blatant cash grab, lacking substantial development effort and quality. Players express disappointment, feeling that the game prioritizes profit over a polished experience.
- “This game feels like a sad cash grab, lacking any real development effort. It's disappointing to see such a low-quality product being monetized in this way.”
- “The monetization strategy is clearly designed to exploit players rather than enhance the gaming experience. It feels like a quick way to make money without any regard for quality.”
- “It's frustrating to see a game that could have potential being reduced to a mere cash grab. The focus on monetization over gameplay is evident and disappointing.”