Before the Echo (2011)
- Developer
- Iridium Studios
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Indie, RPG
- Rating
- 4.3 of 5, 1,454 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 12 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A quirky, rhythm-driven RPG that feels like a humorous, experimental climb through a mysterious tower, with a mix of tense combat and lighthearted character encounters.
rhythmiccomedicexperimentalstory-drivenquirkychallengingatmosphericwhimsical
What players say
Players praise the original fusion of rhythm gameplay and RPG progression, with Ronald Jenkees' soundtrack a consistent highlight. But many split on execution, citing awkward note timing, repetitive grinding for random drops, clunky tutorials, and writing that feels juvenile. Some love the juggling of three battle screens, others find it overwhelming.
Screenshots
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