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ECHOES OF WAR: The Last Heartbeat

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62%Game Brain Score
gameplay, atmosphere
stability, graphics
90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

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ECHOES OF WAR: The Last Heartbeat is a single player strategy game. It was developed by MPixels and was released on August 1, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

Echoes of War is an action packed shooter with stratigic elements for virtual reality devices. Set up your defences, lay waste to hundreds of drones and mechs and use all you can salvage to repair your ship.

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90%
Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
stability6 negative mentions

  • Fun gameplay with satisfying gun mechanics and a unique twist on the wave shooter genre through resource management and turret placement.
  • The game offers a nice atmosphere, making players feel isolated on a hostile planet, and has a surprising amount of upgrades for turrets and personal equipment.
  • Inexpensive and worth trying out, especially for players looking for a simple shooter experience.
  • The game is plagued by bugs, including frequent crashes and performance issues, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • The user interface is slow and cumbersome, making navigation difficult and detracting from the overall experience.
  • Repetitive gameplay with limited variety and depth, along with a lack of feedback when taking damage, can lead to a less engaging experience.
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by repetitive mechanics and a slow difficulty progression, leading to a lack of variety and depth. However, players appreciate the satisfying gun mechanics and find the overall gameplay enjoyable despite its shortcomings.

    • “+ satisfying gun mechanics”
    • “+ fun gameplay”
    • “+ satisfying gun mechanics”
    • “Repetitive gameplay, awkward UI, and a slow pace to ramp up difficulty.”
    • “There just isn't much variety or depth in the gameplay, nor is there any story to speak of.”
  • stability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with players reporting frequent freezes—approximately 75% of the time after completing a wave. While the graphics and animations are generally well-received, the persistent bugs detract from the overall experience.

    • “Way too buggy.”
    • “75% of the time you finish a wave, it freezes.”
    • “The graphics look good (except for a few glitches with the shading) and the enemies and turrets animations are quite nicely done.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are generally considered good, with well-executed animations for enemies and turrets, though some users noted minor shading glitches. However, there is a lack of distinctive style and limited enemy variety, which detracts from the overall visual experience.

    • “The graphics look good (except for a few glitches with the shading) and the enemies and turrets animations are quite nicely done.”
    • “The graphics are fine, but there isn't much style to it.”
    • “The graphics are fine, but there isn't much style to it.”
    • “This kind of ties into the graphics, but the enemy variety is small.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is criticized for lacking variety and depth, with many users noting that there is little to no engaging narrative present.

    • “There just isn't much variety or depth of gameplay or any story to speak of.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game creates a surprisingly immersive atmosphere that effectively conveys a sense of isolation on a perilous planet, enhancing the overall experience for players.

    • “The game has a surprisingly nice atmosphere; you really feel isolated on a deadly planet.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers significant replayability thanks to its multiple possible strategies, allowing players to explore different approaches in each playthrough.

    • “The game has great replay value due to the multiple possible strategies you can employ.”
    • “With various strategies available, the replayability of this game is impressive.”
    • “The multiple strategies ensure that each playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
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ECHOES OF WAR: The Last Heartbeat is a strategy game.

ECHOES OF WAR: The Last Heartbeat is available on PC and Windows.

ECHOES OF WAR: The Last Heartbeat was released on August 1, 2018.

ECHOES OF WAR: The Last Heartbeat was developed by MPixels.

ECHOES OF WAR: The Last Heartbeat has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

ECHOES OF WAR: The Last Heartbeat is a single player game.

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