Underplayed Gems

Chained Echoes (2022)

Chained Echoes cover
Developer
Umami Tiger (Matthias Linda)
Publisher
Deck13, WhisperGames
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, RPG
Rating
4.4 of 5, 8,012 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 45 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A nostalgic 16-bit turn-based RPG with a steady pace, blending fantasy and mech exploration across a war-torn continent.

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What players say

Players praise the story's twists and emotional beats, the pixel art and the lack of random encounters. But they are split on the overdrive combat system, which some find tedious or punishing, and the dialogue is often criticized as clunky. The sky armor fights and crystal upgrade system also draw complaints.

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