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ECHOLOCAUTION

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100%Game Brain Score
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graphics, story
100% User Score Based on 62 reviews

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ECHOLOCAUTION is a single player casual shooter game. It was developed by ハコニワハコビヤ and was released on March 24, 2021. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Bats have a special ability called echolocation. By listening to the echoes of the ultrasound, they can catch objects in the dark and protect themselves from danger. Echolocaution is a score attack action game based on the ecology of these bats. Eat as many bugs as you can before dawn. Score points by eating insects, and get a combo bonus if you eat them all at once during the echo! Use bats' ech…

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 62 reviews
gameplay7 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • Charming and adorable art style with cute bat characters and engaging animations.
  • Simple yet addictive gameplay that encourages score-chasing and unlocking various bats with unique abilities.
  • Short playtime of 3-4 hours makes it a perfect casual game for quick sessions, while still providing lasting enjoyment.
  • Limited content and repetitive gameplay can lead to a lack of long-term engagement after completing achievements.
  • Controls can be frustrating due to the lack of analog movement support, making precise navigation difficult.
  • Absence of a substantial story or progression may leave some players wanting more depth in the experience.
  • gameplay
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and charm, featuring a score-attack mechanic across a few maps with various unlockable bats that offer different abilities. While the gameplay is easy to pick up, it provides a satisfying challenge for high scores, enhanced by adorable art and relaxing music. However, some players noted frustrations with controls and a desire for more depth, as the overall experience is relatively short and lacks story progression.

    • “Quick simple gameplay with lots of charm; this is not a grand adventure of epic proportions, but there's lots of attention to detail, fun unlocks, and an actual endpoint in a kind of game that usually doesn't have any.”
    • “Simple gameplay and mechanics with differing abilities between each character to choose from; the character design is great, the art is super adorable, and the relaxing music makes for addictive gameplay.”
    • “All these elements result in nice 'easy to pick up, hard to master' gameplay.”
    • “During the game, you'll be able to unlock some bats (all of them have different skills/speeds/echos that can help you to collect in-game items and get achievements), but the gameplay doesn't change.”
    • “I wish more adjustments to movement, echo, and score mechanics could be done.”
    • “Gameplay is simple, but aiming for a high score may take a while to learn.”
  • music
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is described as beautiful, relaxing, and nostalgic, enhancing the overall experience with its warm chiptune style. It effectively adds urgency to gameplay while remaining pleasant, complementing the adorable visuals and character design. Players appreciate how the music syncs with in-game elements, such as the clapping bats, creating a charming and immersive atmosphere.

    • “This is a beautiful game with a fantastic soundtrack and an adorable cast.”
    • “The music really adds to the urgency of getting to the end of the level, and the audio, while letting you know when you have been hit by an enemy or not, is not overly done so that the player does not immediately feel a sense of doom upon losing a life.”
    • “The music, coupled with the visuals of the changing night sky, really insinuates that the player is trying their best to fly home, as the urgency and the coming in-game day shows certain cues, such as the shadow of the owl both leaving and arriving nearby, that really drive the player into continuing the level to completion.”
    • “Speaking of, the music is composed of a few warm, friendly, and nostalgic chiptune/tracker style songs.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are highly praised for their charming pixel art and adorable sprite designs, which contribute to a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere. Players appreciate the unique character dialogues and the visually appealing elements, such as the changing night sky and cute animations, that enhance the overall experience. The art style is noted for its cuteness, making it stand out in the gaming landscape.

    • “The art style is utterly adorable, and the bats each have their own cute dialogue when examining each of the exotic treasures you might bring home from your hunts.”
    • “This game is so adorable and fun, the music and graphics are peaceful and pretty and it's fun to play when you want to relax.”
    • “Also, shoutout to the graphics 'cause they're in pixels and the characters are in sprite designs!”
    • “Pretty chill with very cute graphics.”
    • “The music, coupled with the visuals of the changing night sky, really insinuates that the player is trying their best to fly home, as the urgency and the coming in-game day shows certain cues, such as the shadow of the owl both leaving and arriving nearby, that really drive the player into continuing the level to completion.”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is minimal and primarily serves as a brief introduction, lacking significant depth or progression. Players can complete the entire narrative in about 3-4 hours, with only a few text snippets providing context. While some users express a desire for a more developed story mode, they still find the game enjoyable given its low price and overall quality.

    • “There's a little backstory of sorts that serves as exposition as to why you are being attacked, and even why bats hunt at night, but it's not particularly consequential to the game.”
    • “I still think a story mode would be nice, but for the low price and current amount of content here it's still very much worth a try.”
    • “Fairly short - did all the story, then 100% the achievements in 3-4 hours.”
    • “I recommend it even if, in my opinion, it's a game mostly related to unlocking the Steam achievements because it doesn't have a real story to follow and there's just a brief introduction.”
    • “Fairly short - I completed the entire story and then achieved 100% in 3-4 hours.”
    • “There's a little backstory that serves as exposition for why you are being attacked and even why bats hunt at night, but it's not particularly consequential to the game.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is highlighted by its charming and adorable character designs, which contribute to an engaging and visually appealing experience. Players appreciate the simplicity of the gameplay mechanics, allowing for a variety of abilities while maintaining an addictive and enjoyable flow. Overall, the combination of cute art and straightforward gameplay enhances the character experience without overwhelming players.

    • “The character design is great, the art looks adorable, and the gameplay is addictive without overstaying its welcome.”
    • “The character design is great, the art is super adorable, beautiful, relaxing music, and addictive gameplay.”
    • “Fun arcade-style game, with cute art and character designs.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find that while the game can be completed without feeling overly grindy, achieving 100% completion can be done in under an hour, suggesting a relatively quick and straightforward experience.

    • “While completing the game does not feel grindy, it does mean you could feasibly 100% the game in under an hour.”
    • “The repetitive tasks required to level up become tedious very quickly.”
    • “Grinding for resources feels more like a chore than an enjoyable part of the game.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a variety of humorous elements, with achievements that offer a mix of funny and challenging rewards, enhancing the overall playful experience.

    • “It's got plenty of cute stuff to reward you with, and the achievements range from funny to challenging.”
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ECHOLOCAUTION is a casual shooter game.

ECHOLOCAUTION is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS and Windows.

ECHOLOCAUTION was released on March 24, 2021.

ECHOLOCAUTION was developed by ハコニワハコビヤ.

ECHOLOCAUTION has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

ECHOLOCAUTION is a single player game.

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