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Echoes of Dread

70%Game Brain Score
atmosphere
story, gameplay
100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

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"Echoes of Dread" is a horror exploration game, where you investigate a creepy mansion to uncover the mystery of a missing family and your own presence there. The game features puzzle-solving, item collection, and a haunting atmosphere. With multiple endings, your choices will determine the outcome of the story. Prepare for a tense and eerie experience as you delve deeper into the darkness.

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews
atmosphere4 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features a strong atmosphere and engaging ambience, enhancing the overall horror experience.
  • The puzzles are fun and varied, providing a good mix of challenge and enjoyment.
  • The jumpscares are effective and well-timed, contributing to the game's ability to scare players.
  • Character movement could be improved, as a faster sprint would add more dynamism to the gameplay.
  • Some players found the puzzles to be too easy and would prefer a higher level of challenge.
  • The ghost's audio cues can be overly loud, which may detract from the immersion.
  • atmosphere
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised as its strongest feature, effectively immersing players and enhancing the overall experience. The combination of engaging ambience and well-timed jumpscares contributes to a thrilling environment, although some players desire more challenging puzzles. Overall, the atmosphere successfully builds tension and fear, particularly during unexpected ghost encounters.

    • “The ambience and atmosphere are the game's main strengths, and the puzzles are fun, too.”
    • “I liked the atmosphere in the game; the jumpscares are good, and the puzzles are really fun, though I would prefer them to be a bit more challenging if skipping them is allowed.”
    • “The game is interesting; you have to solve puzzles. At first, nothing too scary happens, but when you encounter a ghost for the first time, and it happens unexpectedly while you're already immersed in the game's atmosphere, you do get quite scared.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story revolves around a family living in a haunted house, with players taking on the role of an exorcist or apprentice. While the narrative is somewhat predictable, it is effectively conveyed through collectible notes that unravel the family's history, including themes of infidelity and tragedy. Overall, the storytelling is engaging and complements the puzzle-solving gameplay.

    • “You can press 'continue,' and you’ll start from the moment you obtain the 'blood.' The notes reveal the story of the family that lived in the house, and apparently, we’re playing as an exorcist or their apprentice.”
    • “Fun find items/keys puzzle game with a friend to avoid in the second half. You're unraveling the story of a wife, her kid, husband, and his secretary Karen. The story was a little predictable but still well told enough in the findable letters.”
    • “The story was a little predictable but still well told enough in the findable letters.”
    • “The notes reveal the story of the family that lived in the house, and apparently, we’re playing as an exorcist or their apprentice.”
    • “You can press 'continue,' and you’ll start from the moment you obtain the 'blood.'”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is engaging, featuring item and key puzzles that unravel a predictable yet well-told story. Players must navigate challenges, including avoiding a pursuing character, with helpful audio cues and fair respawn points. The inclusion of clue options for puzzles enhances accessibility, making it a solid recommendation for players.

    • “Fun find items/keys puzzle game with a friend to avoid in the second half. You're unraveling the story of a wife, her kid, husband, and his secretary Karen. The story was a little predictable but still well told enough in the findable letters. There's a mechanic in the second half of the game about standing near a lit candle to avoid being caught by the friend. The audio cues for the candles going out were good, and the respawn points when you mess up were fair. Puzzles have 'give me clues/solve for me' options. I solidly recommend this one.”
    • “Fun find items/keys puzzle game with a friend to avoid in the second half. You're unraveling the story of a wife, her kid, husband, and his secretary Karen. The story was a little predictable but still well told enough in the findable letters. There's a mechanic in the second half of the game about standing near a lit candle to avoid being caught by the friend. Audio cues for the candles going out were good, and respawn points when you mess up were fair. Puzzles have 'give me clues/solve for me' options. Overall, I solidly recommend this one.”

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