Sofie: The Echoes™

42%
Game Brain Score Based on 27 reviews
  • story
  • stability
  • graphics
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"Sofie: The Echoes™" is a narrative-driven action-adventure game where players step into the role of Sofie, a determined professor searching for her missing family. Traverse between reality and past echoes, battling enemies and uncovering dark secrets in a world of twisted landscapes. Experience intense combat, explore stunning environments, and delve into a powerful, emotional story that will shape Sofie's family's fate.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

42%
Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews
story6 positive mentions
stability10 negative mentions
  • Compelling story concept with a gripping narrative that immerses players in Sofie's journey.
  • Atmospheric level design and sound that enhance the horror experience, creating a tense environment.
  • Recent updates have improved gameplay stability and responsiveness, making the experience more enjoyable.
  • Frequent glitches, bugs, and unresponsive controls severely hinder gameplay, making it frustrating and difficult to progress.
  • Inappropriate death animations and awkward character models detract from the serious tone of the story.
  • Lack of clear objectives and guidance leaves players confused, with many feeling the game needed more time in development.
  • story19 mentions

    The story of "Sofie: The Echoes" centers on a mother’s desperate search for her missing family, presenting a compelling premise that many players find immersive and atmospheric. However, the narrative suffers from disjointed pacing, awkward writing, and a lack of clear objectives, which can detract from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the story's potential and emotional depth, others feel it requires significant refinement to fully engage its audience.

    • “It is a self-proclaimed story-driven, third-person action-adventure title boasting horror and compelling narrative elements as you play the part of Sofie, a determined wife and mother.”
    • “Sofie: The Echoes invites players into a third-person action-adventure story, following Sofie as she embarks on a haunting journey to find her missing husband and son.”
    • “I found myself completely immersed in Sofie’s story, feeling her stress and panic like it was my own.”
    • “Odd pacing and awkward sentence structure will leave most players scratching their heads, so distracted by the sheer fragmentation and lack of care the story will fall on deaf ears.”
    • “Lacking core functionality, no guidance or tutorial, ghastly voice acting and an unbelievably disjointed and ill-paced story, it is obvious this title needed more time in the oven.”
    • “No storyline or clear objectives.”
  • stability10 mentions

    Overall, the game's stability has improved significantly with recent patches, addressing many glitches and bugs that previously plagued the experience. However, some users still report frequent soft locks and gameplay issues, indicating that while progress has been made, further work is needed to achieve a fully stable experience. Players who enjoy humor in glitches may find entertainment, but those seeking a polished gameplay experience may be disappointed.

    • “Frequent glitches and soft locks: in my brief playtime, the game glitched and soft-locked on three occasions, forcing restarts and breaking immersion.”
    • “I had more fun laughing at the bugs and glitches and problems of the game with my Twitch chat than enjoying the game itself.”
    • “Within the first few minutes of loading the game, I experienced bugs, glitches, and terrible gameplay mechanics.”
  • graphics8 mentions

    The graphics of the game have seen improvements with recent patches, addressing many previous glitches, though they still fall short of AAA standards. While some players appreciate the atmospheric level design and cinematic cutscenes, others criticize the overall quality, likening it to outdated PS2 graphics and experiencing frame drops. Overall, the game demonstrates a commendable effort from a small development team, but it struggles with consistency in graphical fidelity.

    • “Lastly, regarding the graphics, my PC is kind of a potato, so I can't say much about them, but the cutscenes were spectacular for this kind of game.”
    • “- Atmospheric level design: the environments are well thought out aesthetically in a way that could work well for games in the horror genre.”
    • “As far as I know, the game is being developed by a small team, thus I can say that they over-performed with graphics and cutscenes.”
    • “Unfortunately, from a graphical standpoint, many of the same issues persist.”
    • “Frame drops with PS2 graphics!”
    • “Graphics aren’t top-tier, but the game has a cinematic feel that pulls you in.”
  • gameplay8 mentions

    Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of positive and negative experiences. Players appreciate the immersive shooting mechanics and unique anxiety feature, but many express frustration with bugs, glitches, and limited weapon variety. While recent updates have improved optimization and mechanics, some still find the movement controls lacking and the gameplay inconsistent compared to the high-quality cinematics.

    • “The latest update fixed several issues I encountered before, and now the gameplay feels more immersive.”
    • “Everything feels optimized, and the panic mechanics are improved.”
    • “The anxiety mechanic adds a unique twist, making every encounter feel stressful in the best way.”
    • “Within the first few minutes of loading the game, I experienced bugs, glitches, and terrible gameplay mechanics.”
    • “The movement mechanics are complete trash, and after navigating to where I could pick up the pistol that's just lying out in the open, the game bugged out and wouldn't let me pick up the pistol.”
    • “However, the in-game cutscenes have a completely separate level of quality compared to the actual gameplay.”
  • atmosphere7 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is praised for its intense and immersive settings, particularly suited for horror, with well-designed environments that enhance the storytelling. However, technical issues and glitches detract from the overall experience, though there is optimism that future updates will improve these aspects. Overall, it is recommended for players who appreciate strong narrative and atmospheric elements.

    • “Atmospheric level design: the environments are well thought out aesthetically in a way that could work well for games in the horror genre.”
    • “Highly recommend this if you’re into games that focus on storytelling and atmosphere.”
    • “Even though some glitches make it a little bit harder to get into the atmosphere for now, I presume those will be fixed shortly with updates, and we can focus more on Sofie's story.”
    • “The atmosphere is intense, and the cinematics really draw you into Sofie's story.”
    • “Loving the intense atmosphere and the story.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in the game primarily stems from its numerous bugs and glitches, with players finding amusement in the absurdity of bad ragdoll physics and unexpected moments, such as characters hilariously flopping after hitting objects. While some players enjoy this chaotic experience, others feel the game needs improvement beyond its comedic flaws. Overall, it appeals to those who appreciate a broken yet entertaining gaming experience.

    • “I had more fun laughing at the bugs/glitches and problems of the game with my Twitch chat than enjoying the game itself.”
    • “So many hilariously bad ragdolling, like going down a zipline and hitting the end which is the back of a truck and ragdoll onto the floor.”
    • “If you’re looking for a hilariously broken experience, this might be the game for you.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players express that the grinding aspect of the game feels excessive and akin to "review farming," suggesting that it may prioritize repetitive tasks over meaningful gameplay, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment.

    • “It feels like I'm just grinding for the sake of grinding, with no real reward in sight.”
    • “The amount of time spent grinding is excessive and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
    • “Grinding becomes a chore rather than a fun challenge, making the gameplay feel repetitive and tedious.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    Reviewers note that the game's optimization is well-executed, with enhanced panic mechanics contributing to a smoother overall experience.

    • “Everything feels optimized, and the panic mechanics are improved.”
  • music1 mentions

    Users note that the music can abruptly stop, which may disrupt the gameplay experience, and there are instances where players cannot access weapons, potentially affecting their strategy.

    • “Suddenly the music disappears; it's not always possible to take a weapon.”
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