Published: 2023-01-13, Author: David , review by: gamingtrend.com
Great music, Detailed pixel art, Interesting ideas
Terrible writing and plot, Most mechanics can be ignored, Either too easy or too hard with no middle ground
Chained Echoes is an incredibly uneven RPG heavily inspired by the likes of Chrono Trigger and Xenogears. With bad writing, poorly thought out mechanics, and an overly complex… everything it can be hard to get through. Even so, there is a little fun to be...
Abstract: Last month saw the release of a new RPG by solo developer Matthias Linda on multiple platforms, and you've likely seen it heralded as an amazing retro throwback to RPG classics like Chrono Trigger and the SNES Final Fantasy games. It's hard not to expect...
Abstract: The core story of Chained Echoes has us follow a group of heroes on their journey through the war-ridden land of Valandis. From the start of the game there are many diverse characters who each have their own storylines and segments and who ultimately join...
Published: 2022-12-07, Author: Henry , review by: Gamingnexus.com
Abstract: Many indie games nowadays attempt to capture the essence of retro old school 16-bit titles, but only a few are able to truly shine and stand out. Matthias Linda's Japanese-inspired role playing game Chained Echoes not only pays immense homage to the games...
Published: 2022-04-22, Author: Jordan , review by: destructoid.com
Abstract: Some games look so sweet, it doesn't matter if they fall outside your everyday genres — you're still drawn in. As someone who rarely invests 50-plus hours into turn-based JRPG comfort food, that's how I see Chained Echoes, an upcoming Super Nintendo-style...
Chained Echoes is a loving tribute to 90s JRPGs but also a thorough reinvigoration of the genres stalest aspects. Not just a great tribute, a great game...
Published: 2022-12-30, Author: Kevin , review by: geeksandcom.com
Encore une fois, au risque de me répéter, il est incroyable de savoir que Chained Echoes est l'oeuvre d'une seule personne. Le jeu impressionne sur absolument tous les aspects: mécanique de combat, histoire, longévité, musique. Bien que l'on a eu le droi...
Abstract: För den som spelade mycket rollspel på sina konsoler under 90-talet finns det troligtvis många fina minnen bevarade. Det var något av en guldålder för genren och titlar såsom Final Fantasy, Breath of Fire, Suikoden med flera växte sig riktigt starka med...
