Underplayed Gems

ECHOPLEX (2018)

ECHOPLEX cover
Developer
Output Games
Publisher
Output Games, indienova
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.1 of 5, 58 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A mind-bending puzzle platformer where you navigate hauntingly sparse environments while being pursued by your own looping echo, blending surreal FMV storytelling with cerebral spatial challenges.

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What players say

Players praise the unique echo-based puzzle mechanic and the eerie live-action story, but they split on drones which force one-hit restarts and feel luck-based. Some find the controls clunky and the execution frustrating, while others enjoy the tight timing and gradual difficulty.

Screenshots

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