Chained Echoes

 PC
User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 156 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 131 out of 156
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 156
  3. Negative: 15 out of 156

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  1. eded9999
    Dec 12, 2022
    1
    It has those stupid "dumb down the game for me" option on the settings, so that's an instant garbage, lazy and boring game for me. Make a proper hard mode or something.
    Thanks god we have refunds on PC.
  2. bmesick
    May 9, 2023
    3
    I feel like I’m taking crazy pills with all the praise this game gets. The writing is *bad*. Whether it’s a metaphor or idiom that is used incorrectly or just super awkward phrasing, the dialog feels like bad fan fiction. On top of that, every character speaks with the exact same voice. It feels like it was written by someone that plays a lot of RPGs and does not actually read much toI feel like I’m taking crazy pills with all the praise this game gets. The writing is *bad*. Whether it’s a metaphor or idiom that is used incorrectly or just super awkward phrasing, the dialog feels like bad fan fiction. On top of that, every character speaks with the exact same voice. It feels like it was written by someone that plays a lot of RPGs and does not actually read much to know what makes a story interesting to begin with.

    The artwork is decent, and so is the music. Gameplay is a grab bag of various RPG concepts that feel very messy. Sometimes it’s fun, and sometimes it’s a complete slog. Play the demo to see if it’s for you.    … Expand
  3. Marston12345
    May 16, 2023
    0
    Not spanish subtitles, gameplay boring, los graficos son malos, no merece la pena ni jugarlo, de los peores juegos del año
  4. ricardolbsda
    Jan 28, 2023
    3
    I was baited into this game, people always claiming it was a good old school RPG made me try, but the thing is, the plot is really boring, bland characters and repetitive battles.
    the soundtrack is fine, the graphics, but i couldn't get into the story, i have no idea what was going on, confusing narrative and extensive dialogue with little and no information.
    this overheat system is    I was baited into this game, people always claiming it was a good old school RPG made me try, but the thing is, the plot is really boring, bland characters and repetitive battles.
    the soundtrack is fine, the graphics, but i couldn't get into the story, i have no idea what was going on, confusing narrative and extensive dialogue with little and no information.
    this overheat system is annoying actually.    … Expand
  5. Tintler
    Jun 24, 2023
    2
    Oyunun atmosferine girmeye çok çalıştım. Fakat sanırım modern oyunlar beni fazlaca şımarttı ve bu oyuna bir türlü alışamadım. Sıkıldığım ve bıraktığım tüm oyunlara 2 puan verdiğimi belirtmek istiyorum.

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#5 Best PC Game of 2022
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#43 Most Discussed PC Game of 2022

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Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. RPG Site
    May 12, 2023
    90
    Chained Echoes is an extremely impressive game, especially considering the bulk of the game's creation came from just a few people, led by Mattias. As trite as it might be to say, this isn't just a pale imitation of great RPGs, Chained Echoes is a great RPG in its own right. A few small quibbles won't stop me from recommending this game to anyone, especially those fond of the golden era of RPGs.
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  2. INVEN
    Jan 27, 2023
    88
    Chained Echoes is a well-made turn based RPG with 16-bit nostalgia and classic JRPG identity. Although there are some elements that are not quite fitted to the story as it flows, it is a highly recommended title for those who love JRPGs.
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  3. Game Rant
    Jan 17, 2023
    90
    Considering the hubris of Chained Echoes, it should not work, but it does, and beautifully. Matthias Linda has created a broad world that is ripe for further exploration. The only worry now is that the bar is set too high, but it's hard to imagine the team creating anything with less passion and polish. After playing through a creative, familiar, yet distinct game that engages players in nearly every way, one can only hope that there will be more from the brilliant team behind Chained Echoes.
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