Before the Echo

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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 62 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 62
  3. Negative: 7 out of 62

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  1. sh4dow
    Sep 17, 2012
    5
    I wish I would have come here and read the reviews before buying it, instead of just watching TB's "WTF is Sequence?".
    Although I may still have gotten it because the major complaint that most seem to have here is not one that I share. I do agree that the dialogue really is pretty childish but I don't have any issue with the basic gameplay.
    The thing I find horrible is the execution.    I wish I would have come here and read the reviews before buying it, instead of just watching TB's "WTF is Sequence?".
    Although I may still have gotten it because the major complaint that most seem to have here is not one that I share. I do agree that the dialogue really is pretty childish but I don't have any issue with the basic gameplay.
    The thing I find horrible is the execution. Just a few songs that you have to repeat over and over to grind for items and at some point, you'll likely to suddenly hit a wall with some enemy because he has so much health and so high a defense that you just can't kill him fast enough, no matter the spell combination. And once again, the grinding would have to commence. But not with me. I've played those same songs over and over already, providing no new challenge upon repetition (unlike games like e.g. Frequency where you would get a rating, you could see your improvement and whatnot) and I won't any more.    … Expand
  2. Brumbek
    Nov 24, 2012
    7
    Sequence is a fun but simple DDR-style rhythm game with just enough uniqueness to keep the 10 hours it takes to reach 100% completion interesting. Its voice acted narrative, level-up system, and loot and inventory elements help it rise above its fundamentally repetitive nature. Several NPCs have some really great dialogue, which kept me eager to push through to the next story scene. ItSequence is a fun but simple DDR-style rhythm game with just enough uniqueness to keep the 10 hours it takes to reach 100% completion interesting. Its voice acted narrative, level-up system, and loot and inventory elements help it rise above its fundamentally repetitive nature. Several NPCs have some really great dialogue, which kept me eager to push through to the next story scene. It would have been nice to have a lot more variety in the music, but thankfully the handful of tracks, especially Ronald Jankee's work, are all great. Considering only two people made the game (and it only cost me $1.25), Sequence was and is a memorable experience worth playing.… Expand
  3. JonesR
    Mar 7, 2012
    6
    If you've ever seen or played Dance Dance Revolution, that kind of sums up the fundamentals of this game. But it is slightly deeper than just hitting the right button with the song rhythm because they throw in some RPG elements like spells, armor, and weapons alongside some basic character stats like hit points and mana. The music is the strong part of the game although so far it's beenIf you've ever seen or played Dance Dance Revolution, that kind of sums up the fundamentals of this game. But it is slightly deeper than just hitting the right button with the song rhythm because they throw in some RPG elements like spells, armor, and weapons alongside some basic character stats like hit points and mana. The music is the strong part of the game although so far it's been mostly techno type stuff. The story is vague and dumb. Overall, it's a bizarre attempt at mixing these two game genres together and the execution comes off pretty weak. It's definitely different...I'll give it that.… Expand
  4. Freeoath
    Jan 8, 2012
    6
    Sequence is a nice game. On it's favor it has nice artwork and a cheap price tag. Sequence's game play is similar to stepmania but with a twist that you gain mana from a mana window to cast spells, those spells have another window to execute the spell. Last you also have a window for defence in which you have to take all in order to not loose health.
    It's a fun game that would have lost    Sequence is a nice game. On it's favor it has nice artwork and a cheap price tag. Sequence's game play is similar to stepmania but with a twist that you gain mana from a mana window to cast spells, those spells have another window to execute the spell. Last you also have a window for defence in which you have to take all in order to not loose health.
    It's a fun game that would have lost it's charm very fast if it wasn't for the story. The story isn't anything brilliant but it keeps you at least a bit entertained through the levels, other then that the game is rather repetitive    … Expand
  5. badrain
    Nov 28, 2011
    7
    Very, very nice game. It cost me almost nothing but I would gladly pay double price for it.. or even more. Graphics are mostly static, but artwork is pretty nice.. Voice-acting and music are top-notch, there's also plenty of good humour here. It's a rhythm game, but far more complicated than standard one. You need to control three separate screens, so without an xbox controller you willVery, very nice game. It cost me almost nothing but I would gladly pay double price for it.. or even more. Graphics are mostly static, but artwork is pretty nice.. Voice-acting and music are top-notch, there's also plenty of good humour here. It's a rhythm game, but far more complicated than standard one. You need to control three separate screens, so without an xbox controller you will fail miserably;) Gameplay is difficult, that is for sure... but who does not like challenges? :) I highly recommend this for all lovers of finger-breaking, rhythm games and arcade games in general. It won't steal your heart, but it's charming enough to steal a couple hours of your life ;) In conclusion : 7 points for Sequence!… Expand
  6. Highwind_Hiatus
    Nov 14, 2011
    7
    For a five dollar game, can't really say much. It's a fun time killer and the dialogue is quirky, charming and at the most not boring. I guess It needs to be harder, even on the hardest setting (social retard mode, funny name) isn't that hard. And more music. The music is very well done. I just wish it wasn't re-used so much. Good concept, leaves you wanting a bit more out of it. But hey.For a five dollar game, can't really say much. It's a fun time killer and the dialogue is quirky, charming and at the most not boring. I guess It needs to be harder, even on the hardest setting (social retard mode, funny name) isn't that hard. And more music. The music is very well done. I just wish it wasn't re-used so much. Good concept, leaves you wanting a bit more out of it. But hey. 5 dollars.… Expand
  7. Deadagent
    Dec 28, 2011
    5
    So there is one word that comes to mind when talking about this game, cheap. And while I mean that as a negative this game isnt the holy grail of indie gaming as people say it is.

    Now to get started I gotta say I have played indie games in the past, I have bought every single humble bundle. But what I mean when I say "cheap" is that this game feels like a flash game, more so than most    So there is one word that comes to mind when talking about this game, cheap. And while I mean that as a negative this game isnt the holy grail of indie gaming as people say it is.

    Now to get started I gotta say I have played indie games in the past, I have bought every single humble bundle. But what I mean when I say "cheap" is that this game feels like a flash game, more so than most flash games now days. The gameplay can be described simply an RPG with DDR as the fighting mechanic, wich sounds cool but the game really lacks any energy to deliver said coolness. Part of the problem is the characters stand still, some animation would really help to game this game feel less dull. The music dosent help too much either as it's mostly pretty laid back. Some drum n' bass or eurobeat would really make difference in the tone of this game.

    And lastly we come to the dialogue. oh dear, this is awful. This really feels like the developers are trying way too hard to be funny, and they're not most of the time.
    And it's not like when they fail you think "hey, "A" for effort" but rather "Oh no shut up you hipsters". What it boils down to is that this game feels like its made by hipsters for hipsters, and while that dosent kill the gameplay it still would need some time in development and maybe one more person to be in charge of the step charts.

    After all else has been said, pick it up once it's on sale, its not exactly worth 4â    … Expand
  8. Whisper
    Nov 7, 2012
    6
    It's a nice little game that I truely enjoy. Some things are great like the game idea and the RPG elements that feels surprisingly fresh. I also enjoy the very simple yet engaging story and the dialog. Specially the snarky tone between the characters

    The things I don't like as much is that the game recycles lots of music (Little more variation would be nice). The thing that really kills    It's a nice little game that I truely enjoy. Some things are great like the game idea and the RPG elements that feels surprisingly fresh. I also enjoy the very simple yet engaging story and the dialog. Specially the snarky tone between the characters

    The things I don't like as much is that the game recycles lots of music (Little more variation would be nice). The thing that really kills it for me is the interface... It's extremely difficult to tell when a spell is ready, and I have lost several battles because of that. Also, the spell effects are ALWAYS in the way of your sight which means; the better you are, the more you will be shooting yourself in the foot. It's really sad, as It's really an easy fix, and the game would be much better without compromising it's unique gameplay.    … Expand

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Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. RPG Fan
    Jun 19, 2012
    72
    It's a fun game with some great mechanics and intriguing ideas going for it. If there was reduced experience gambling, less incessant grinding and a few additional songs, it could have been a far superior game.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 27, 2012
    70
    If you are not afraid of rhythmic games Sequence should definitely find the way to your screen. You get interesting musical title spiced with RPG elements. [Jan 2012]
  3. Game Over Online
    Feb 7, 2012
    79
    Overall, I was mildly entertained by Sequence, with its good points making up for the repetition, and leaving a bit little left over. Sequence only costs $5 (from Steam or Xbox Live), and it might take you up to 15 hours to complete, so along with it being odd and unique, it's also a pretty good deal. So if you have dexterous fingers and a weekend that you don't know what to do with, then there are certainly worse ways that you could spend your time.
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