EVE Echoes

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EVE Echoes is a single player and multiplayer role playing game with fantasy and science fiction themes. It was developed by NetEase Games and was released on August 12, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A space sandbox MMO, bringing the authentic EVE experience to mobile.

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Audience ScoreBased on 6,840 reviews

graphics292 positive mentions

story25 negative mentions

Great graphics and immersive gameplay that captures the essence of EVE Online.
Offers a vast universe with multiple playstyles, including mining, trading, and combat.
The game allows players to earn premium currency (PLEX) through in-game activities, making it accessible for free-to-play players.

Heavy reliance on a subscription model (Omega) to access essential game features, limiting free-to-play players.
Frequent server issues and lag, especially during large battles, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The tutorial is inadequate, leaving new players confused about game mechanics and objectives.

graphics
437 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
28%
5%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their stunning quality and detail, with many players noting that they are impressive even on mobile devices. However, some users have reported graphical glitches and performance issues, particularly on lower-end devices, which can detract from the overall experience. While the visuals are generally considered a strong point, there are calls for further optimization and improvements to enhance gameplay fluidity.
- “Great graphics, art, textures, and gameplay.”
- “The game itself really is excellent; from the story to the graphics to the controls and UI, the game plays very, very well.”
- “Stunning graphics and great gameplay.”
- “Also minor graphic improvements are needed since it was a little low resolution even on the highest setting.”
- “Jagged edges, and honestly feels like the graphics engine is from the late 90s.”
- “The graphics are very bad and the controls suck.”
gameplay
313 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
54%
13%
The gameplay of this game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its depth, complexity, and fluid mechanics, while others criticize it for being repetitive, confusing, and heavily reliant on pay-to-win elements. Players appreciate the stunning graphics and the immersive universe, but express frustration over the steep learning curve, unbalanced mechanics, and the impact of recent updates that have altered core gameplay experiences. Overall, while some find the gameplay engaging and rewarding, others feel it is marred by monetization issues and a lack of meaningful content for casual players.
- “The game itself is fantastic, very fluid gameplay.”
- “Amazing game, amazing graphics, such a vast gameplay experience!”
- “Gameplay is really great, graphics awesome!”
- “The gameplay is shallow right now with the developers using a dart board method of throwing ideas randomly in without any second thought.”
- “The latest updates and rules change pretty much have ruined the gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is extremely boring.”
story
242 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
82%
10%
The game's story aspect has received mixed to negative feedback, with many players noting a lack of a coherent narrative or engaging plot. While some appreciate the freedom to create their own experiences in a sandbox environment, others find the missions repetitive and uninspired, often feeling like a grind without meaningful context. Additionally, recent updates have made missions more difficult and time-consuming, further detracting from the overall storytelling experience.
- “I really loved this game, the graphics are on point and the storyline is engaging.”
- “Phenominal graphics, incredible storyline.”
- “Love the graphics and story line.”
- “There isn't really a story, more just a 'world' to play in.”
- “There's no guided story, just float around wondering what the game has to offer but no real way to find out.”
- “Lacks any kind of story.”
monetization
119 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
15%
76%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players labeling it a "cash grab" due to the introduction of pay-to-play elements and exorbitant in-app purchase prices. While some users appreciate the absence of ads, they express frustration over the focus on monetization at the expense of gameplay quality and player retention, leading to a perception that the game prioritizes profit over player experience. Overall, the sentiment reflects a growing discontent with the game's monetization practices, which many feel detract from its potential as an engaging experience.
- “Great game, no ads and easy controls.”
- “No ads at all, and you can use in-game currency to buy premium currency at the marketplace inside the game.”
- “No pay to win and no ads everywhere.”
- “Now, they are introducing pay-to-play aspects of the game while advertising a roadmap with features that regularly get kicked further down the road (likely because Netease does not prioritize it).”
- “The devs have focused way too much on monetization, instead of player retention and quality of life fixes.”
- “Just another app store cash grab with pay-to-win mechanics.”
stability
85 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
1%
93%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous reports of freezing, crashing, and various graphical glitches that significantly hinder gameplay. While some players note that it runs well on certain devices, many express frustration over persistent bugs, particularly in the tutorial and during critical gameplay moments, leading to lost progress and ships. Despite developers' efforts to address issues, the overall consensus is that the game remains overly buggy and lacks reliable customer support.
- “Runs great on phone and PC, just need BlueStacks to play on PC and that runs fine, no problems.”
- “Runs great on my Google Pixel 3 and communities are forming in Null.”
- “I play on an old Samsung Tab S2 and it runs great.”
- “Part of the tutorial glitches, can't finish it, can't progress.”
- “The game freezes over and over again on the opening scene.”
- “Game is buggy, crashes a lot and customer service is terrible.”
grinding
82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The reviews highlight that the game is heavily grind-oriented, requiring significant time investment to progress, especially for free-to-play players. Many users express frustration over the potential for losing hard-earned ships and resources due to game mechanics or player interactions, which can make the grinding feel futile. While some appreciate the long-term strategy and depth, the overall sentiment leans towards the grinding being tedious and often exacerbated by paywalls and server issues.
- “Once you spend a few days grinding and get a great ship, another player has the ability to just warp in and prevent you from getting to safety, then destroy your ship (2 weeks straight of grinding to get) just for you to find out that you cannot repair it at all, even for money and loss of items you had installed on the ship you lost.”
- “This is a game that is in search of fun; it is a grind fest with no payoff and everything worthwhile is either hidden behind months of grinding (actually not an exaggeration), or paying literally thousands.”
- “Game starts out casual, but you can't progress in the game without (a.) subbing ($5 or $12), (b.) grinding, and (c.) 'hardcore' dedication - prepare to spend hours watching tutorials on game mechanics and strategies, investing hours and hours to buy or build something that can be instantly lost (this hamster wheel de facto makes up the core of the game).”
optimization
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
54%
15%
Overall, the game's optimization receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its performance and graphics on high-end devices, while others report significant stuttering, lag, and installation issues on lower-end hardware. The user interface is generally well-optimized for mobile, but many users feel that further improvements are needed, particularly for large-scale operations and menu navigation. Frequent requests for better optimization and bug fixes indicate that while the game shows promise, it still has considerable room for improvement in performance across various devices.
- “I'm playing on a Note 10 and have had no stuttering or freezing; considering this game is larger than 2GB, I would call that a win.”
- “The interface is optimized perfectly for mobile, but the atmosphere is just like its big brother's.”
- “Have to say I'm super thrilled to see the massive world of New Eden optimized for mobile.”
- “The game needs a lot of optimization to do.”
- “Optimization needs more work done.”
- “The game is too broken to even play in large fleets due to performance issues.”
music
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
40%
9%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its calming and immersive qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere. However, some users report issues with static sounds, overlapping tracks, and occasional failures of background music to play, detracting from the experience. Overall, while the graphics are often praised, the music's consistency and quality seem to vary significantly among players.
- “The music is cool and novel, giving people a different feeling.”
- “The music is very beautiful, and the whole scene is arranged smoothly.”
- “It's perfect with beautiful music and gorgeous scenes.”
- “The music sounds grainy and scratchy the entire time until the crash, at which point it gives the classic 'buzz' before the app freezes and closes.”
- “The music is static sounding the whole time (almost like it's trying to blow out my headphones), and then the game locks up with a 'buzz' and closes out.”
- “Worst part is the station music mixed with classic EVE music; I couldn't listen to it anymore!”
humor
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
82%
18%
The humor in the game is described as inconsistent, with some players finding it amusing while others feel it falls flat or is overshadowed by issues like poor controls and monetization strategies. Many comments highlight the irony of a space-themed game lacking effective AI and the absurdity of its casual label despite its complexity. Overall, the humor seems to be a mixed bag, eliciting both laughter and frustration among players.
- “Funny game.”
- “Funny thing is to be a capsuler the final test to be one is suicide of your original body so you are always a clone.”
- “Just know I'm going to be laughing at you the whole time.”
- “The game is unbalanced, unpolished, unrewarding, unfunny; the gameplay and the experience are broken, as if the developers just decided to make a game without any real effort.”
- “So bad, not funny.”
- “Not funny at all!!!”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its impressive graphics, immersive theme, and engaging sound design, creating a captivating experience reminiscent of its larger counterpart. Despite being in beta, players appreciate the interactive and vibrant community that enhances the overall ambiance of the space sandbox environment.
- “Good graphics (will kill your battery but can be turned down), good atmosphere with the theme, vibe, and music.”
- “The interface is optimized perfectly for mobile but the atmosphere is just like its big brother's.”
- “Although still technically in beta and with a bit of a learning curve, Eve Echoes is a true space sandbox with an amazing atmosphere and player base that is involving and interactive.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
Users express mixed feelings about replayability, with some enjoying the game while others find it frustrating due to a lack of guidance and difficulty in engaging with core mechanics. The potential for enjoyable large-scale battles is noted, but current issues may deter players from returning.
- “What a waste of time! There are no basic helps, and the ones you do get are so hard to follow. I ended up with a ship in space and had no idea how to move it. I'll go back to more playable games.”
- “The lack of variety in missions makes replaying the game feel tedious and uninteresting.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back. The story doesn't change, and the gameplay becomes repetitive.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the emotional aspect of the game, noting that the need to spend significant money or invest extensive time in grinding detracts from the enjoyment of the story missions, which they find unengaging.
- “The emotional moments feel forced and lack genuine impact, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I expected a deep emotional experience, but instead, I was left feeling indifferent to the story and its outcomes.”
- “The game tries to evoke emotions, but the execution falls flat, leaving me more frustrated than moved.”