ECHOLOCAUTION
- March 24, 2021
- ハコニワハコビヤ
Get on Steam"Echolocaution" is a game with an official artbook for sale, filled with illustrations, rough sketches, and behind-the-scenes design stories. A free fan kit is also available, containing the game's logo and character images for social media or streaming use. The game has established streaming guidelines for players to follow when sharing gameplay videos.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features adorable pixel art and charming character designs, making it visually appealing.
- Gameplay is simple yet addictive, with unique abilities for each bat character that adds variety.
- The game includes delightful details, such as interactive elements in the cave and character dialogues, enhancing the overall experience.
- The game is quite short, with limited content that can be completed in under an hour.
- Controls can be frustrating due to the lack of analog movement and imprecise directional inputs.
- There is no story progression or extensive gameplay variety, which may leave players wanting more.
- gameplay18 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and addictive mechanics, featuring unique abilities for different characters and a charming art style. Players appreciate the easy-to-learn yet challenging nature of the game, which is well-suited for quick sessions, though some express a desire for more depth and control adjustments. Overall, it offers a fun arcade experience with a focus on high scores and engaging visuals, despite some concerns about its brevity.
“This is a fun arcade game with simple yet entertaining gameplay.”
“It's not overly complex, the character design is great, the art looks adorable, and the gameplay is addictive without overstaying its welcome.”
“All these elements result in nice 'easy to pick up, hard to master' feeling gameplay.”
“I wish more adjustment to movement, echo and score mechanic could be done.”
“Gameplay is simple, but aiming for a high score may take a while to learn.”
“- no story progression (can't expect for a longer gameplay for this cheap and high quality)”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized by warm, friendly, and nostalgic chiptune tracks that enhance the overall experience, contributing to its beautiful and relaxing atmosphere. While not considered the best soundtrack ever, it is enjoyable and complements the game's charming visuals and addictive gameplay. Players particularly appreciate the synchronization of character animations with the music, adding to the overall appeal.
“Beautiful, relaxing music and addictive gameplay.”
“The music is composed of a few warm, friendly, and nostalgic chiptune/tracker style songs.”
“This is a beautiful game with a fantastic soundtrack and an adorable cast.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
“While the sound effects are decent, the background music is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
“The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's theme, which detracts from the overall immersion.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as cute and charming, with a simple yet appealing art style that resonates well with players. Many users appreciate the delightful character designs and animations, particularly highlighting the presence of beloved characters like "bat mom." Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's enjoyable atmosphere, despite some criticism regarding the brevity of gameplay.
“Pretty chill with very cute graphics.”
“There's barely any good games out there with this cute art style and animation.”
“I found this game by some artwork on the internet; this game in general is great, only bad thing is that the gameplay is short. Really good game though, hope there's a sequel for it.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal, featuring only brief text about the bats and a basic backstory that lacks significant impact on gameplay. While some players feel a dedicated story mode would enhance the experience, the overall content is considered worthwhile given the low price.
“There's a little backstory that serves as exposition for why you are being attacked and why bats hunt at night, but it's not particularly consequential to the game.”
“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.”
“No story progression; you can't expect longer gameplay for this cheap and high quality.”
- character development3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is highlighted by its charming and adorable character designs, which enhance the overall aesthetic appeal. While the gameplay mechanics are simple and addictive, they allow for distinct abilities among characters, contributing to a fun and engaging experience without overwhelming complexity.
“The character design is great, the art is super adorable, and the gameplay is addictive without overstaying its welcome.”
“The character design is great, and the art looks adorable, making for an enjoyable experience.”
“Fun arcade-style game with cute art and character designs.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a delightful mix of humor, with achievements that are both amusing and challenging, providing players with cute rewards that enhance the overall experience.
“It's got plenty of cute stuff to reward you with, and the achievements range from funny to challenging.”
“The humor in this game is spot-on, with witty dialogue and hilarious situations that keep you laughing.”
“I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, making every moment feel light-hearted and fun.”
