Sofie: The Echoes™

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Sofie: The Echoes™ is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Working Game Studio Ltd. and was released on October 30, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

UNCOVER THE PAST. FACE THE DARKNESS. FIND YOUR FAMILY. Embark on an emotionally charged, third-person action-adventure where you step into the life of Sofie, a strong mother and determined college professor on a relentless journey to find her missing husband and son. In a world teetering between haunting reality and mystifying echoes of the past, Sofie confronts twisted landscapes, dangerous enem…

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46%

Audience ScoreBased on 35 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.
Recent updates have improved gameplay stability and responsiveness, making it more enjoyable.

Frequent glitches, bugs, and unresponsive controls severely hinder gameplay, making it frustrating and often unplayable.
Inconsistent shooting mechanics and hit detection lead to a chaotic combat experience.
The game lacks clear objectives and guidance, leaving players confused and often stuck in repetitive scenarios.

story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
61%
13%
The story of "Sofie: The Echoes" is described as a compelling yet fragmented narrative that follows Sofie on her haunting quest to find her missing family. While some players find the premise intriguing and immersive, others criticize the pacing, disjointed delivery, and lack of clear objectives, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game's atmospheric elements and artistic presentation have garnered appreciation among those who prioritize storytelling in their gaming experience.
- “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.”
- “I found myself completely immersed in Sofie’s story, feeling her stress and panic like it was my own.”
- “The atmosphere is intense, and the cinematics really draw you into Sofie’s story.”
- “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.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of experiences, with some players encountering significant bugs, glitches, and issues with combat mechanics, particularly in the early stages. While the shooting mechanics and anxiety features are praised for adding depth, many feel the gameplay lacks polish and variety, especially in weapon selection. Recent updates have improved some aspects, making the experience more immersive, but overall, the gameplay remains a point of contention among players.
- “I haven't finished the game yet, but as far as I've played, the story looks promising and the shooting mechanics are cool. It could be better with a larger variety of weapons, allowing us to choose weapons depending on our playstyle.”
- “The latest update fixed several issues I encountered before, and now the gameplay feels more immersive.”
- “The anxiety mechanic adds a unique twist, making every encounter feel stressful in the best way.”
- “Great concept, seemingly good story, terrible gameplay/combat system.”
- “Softlock after about 2.5 hours (of bad gameplay, with many bugs, errors, weirdness, and wild hitboxes), in the train section, the key to the floor compartment stopped spawning after each death/reload.”
- “Within the first few minutes of loading the game, I experienced bugs, glitches, and terrible gameplay mechanics.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting that while the cutscenes are impressive and the atmospheric level design is well-executed, the overall visuals are poorly optimized, leading to significant frame drops and subpar animations. Despite improvements from recent patches, many still feel the graphics do not meet modern standards, often comparing them unfavorably to older titles. Overall, while the game shows potential, it struggles with technical issues that detract from the visual experience.
- “With the latest patch and some graphic setting adjustments, the game runs way better than it used to, and the majority of the glitches seem to have been fixed.”
- “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.”
- “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 cut-scenes.”
- “Besides that, it's horribly unoptimized on my RTX 3060, dropping to 15-20 fps on one or two levels (1440p DLSS performance), with bad animations and visuals that definitely don't justify the optimization.”
- “Unfortunately, from a graphical standpoint, many of the same issues echo.”
- “Frame drops with PS2 graphics!”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's stability has improved significantly with the latest patch, addressing many previous glitches and soft locks. However, some players still report ongoing issues with gameplay mechanics and occasional bugs that disrupt immersion. While the updates have resolved certain problems, further work is needed to enhance the overall experience.
- “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/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.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
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.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 humorously 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 hilariously broken gaming experience.
- “I had more fun laughing at the bugs and 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 ragdolling onto the floor.”
- “If you’re looking for a hilariously broken experience, this might be the game for you.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some users reporting severe performance issues, such as significant frame rate drops on an RTX 3060, particularly at 1440p with DLSS performance. In contrast, others feel that certain mechanics are well-optimized, indicating a lack of consistency in performance across different aspects of the game.
- “Everything feels optimized, and the panic mechanics are improved.”
- “Besides that - horribly unoptimized on my RTX 3060, drops to 15-20 fps on one or two levels (1440p DLSS performance), bad animations, bad visuals that definitely don't justify the optimization.”
- “Besides that - horribly unoptimized on my RTX 3060, drops to 15-20 fps on one or two levels (1440p DLSS performance), bad animations, bad visuals that definitely don't justify the optimization.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express that the grinding aspect of the game feels excessive and akin to "review farming," suggesting that it may detract from the overall enjoyment and engagement with the game.
- “It feels like I'm just farming for reviews instead of enjoying the game.”
- “The grinding is so repetitive that it takes away from the overall experience.”
- “I spend more time grinding than actually playing the game, which is frustrating.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is noted for its quality, providing an unexpected highlight in an otherwise quiet environment where even enemies are silent. However, the abrupt disappearance of the music can disrupt the experience, and the limited availability of weapons adds to the game's tension.
- “Suddenly the music disappears; it's not always possible to take a weapon.”