Lone Echo

 PC
Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - 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. GMW3
    Aug 20, 2017
    100
    Ready at Dawn has created an experience that every Oculus Touch owner needs in their library, with the only negative point to the whole experience being that it ends.
  2. Everyeye.it
    Oct 12, 2017
    90
    Lone Echo is therefore the killer application for Oculus Rift that many were waiting for, as well as one of the few truly Triple A products for Virtual Reality currently available on the market.
  3. Gameblog.fr
    Sep 1, 2017
    90
    Simply put, Lone Echo is the best VR game ever released. An immersive experience with fantastic mechanics, and well-written that makes us almost forget we're in a video game. Brilliant!
  5. Destructoid
    Aug 7, 2017
    90
    Lone Echo strikes an exciting balance between exploration and puzzles that make space seem like a playground for the player. It really nails the relationship between the two main characters and does a great job of telling an interesting, if a bit predictable, story thanks to a unique conversation mechanic and great voice acting.
  6. Gamer.nl
    Aug 3, 2017
    90
    In this sci-fi adventure you feel like you are really working in some advanced space station. You float around, enjoying the amazing acting and the unique way of moving around in an impressive environment.
  7. Road to VR
    Jul 29, 2017
    90
    Offering a suspenseful story, characters that feel human, and sci-fi backdrop that hits all the right beats, 'Lone Echo' is an impressive entry into the VR adventure genre that begging for multiple series. If the concept of "VR legs" ever existed, you won't need them in this zero-g space adventure that lets you fly with ease for hours at a time.
  8. Adventure Gamers
    Jul 26, 2017
    90
    Lone Echo has left me wanting more, but not just because of the loose ends left in the story. In the days since finishing the game, I can’t seem to shake it – like a memory I keep turning to whenever my mind wanders. Immersive mechanics; an intimate, character-driven story; and a detailed, believable world all come together to create an experience I could genuinely lose myself in. Hopefully we won’t have to wait for a sequel before another game gets VR this right.
  9. COGconnected
    Jul 24, 2017
    90
    It’s difficult to convey Lone Echo’s level of immersion in words. It’s something you have to try for yourself. The game gets so many things right, from the player’s relationship with Captain Rhodes to the interactivity with the environment, that I’m willing to overlook its disappointing finale. For the first time ever, I truly felt like I was in space, an experience only made possible with the power of virtual reality. And for that, I can’t recommend Lone Echo enough.
  10. IGN
    Aug 1, 2017
    89
    Lone Echo and Echo Arena are the rare games that demonstrate the true value of VR and hand tracking. Its sense of movement feels great, and it couldn’t exist in any other way. Lone Echo’s well-acted story and interesting environments move at a slow enough pace that you can soak it all in and appreciate the sensation of virtual weightlessness before jumping into the fast, sweaty, competitive action of Echo Arena. The fact that you can experience the multiplayer without even buying it means it’s one of the first things any Oculus Rift owner should download.
  11. Impulsegamer
    Aug 16, 2017
    88
    Lone Echo is an incredible leap forward for VR via its ability to capture both zero gravity and space environments. It does have its fair share of interaction and progression bugs, but not enough to significantly detract from something truly special. Those prone to motion sickness, ease into it.
  12. 4P.de
    Aug 7, 2017
    86
    Lone Echo is a milestone for VR. While it loses its grip for a short while in terms of drama, Ready at Dawn manages to give a hopeful glimpse into the future, where convincing interacting in VR worlds heavily impacts immersion while also raising the emotional connectivity.
  13. GameStar
    Jan 4, 2018
    85
    Impressive VR adventure in zero gravity that convincly combines great immersion, good story and complete freedom of movement.
  14. GameCrate
    Jul 21, 2017
    85
    Lone Echo is a smart VR experience that handles movement exceptionally well. It’s one of the most polished and engaging VR games currently available.
  15. UploadVR
    Jul 20, 2017
    85
    Lone Echo is a landmark achievement in three key areas of the VR experience: locomotion, UI, and interaction. The winning blend of intuitive movement, discovery-based gameplay and character-driven storytelling create a compelling sense of presence that few VR games could hope to match, while the considered pacing gives it a fresh identity. I hate to mark it down on such a trivial aspect as length, but the package simply feels incomplete, rounding off in the second act and depriving you of both the narrative and mechanical evolutions I was expecting to encounter in the third. If there’s a silver lining, it’s that I expect its sequel to be one of VR’s very best.

Awards & Rankings

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#5 Best PC Game of 2017
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#93 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
61
#61 Most Shared PC Game of 2017

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 85 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 64 out of 85
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 85
  3. Negative: 11 out of 85
  1. SuperchargedZ06
    Jul 28, 2017
    10
    One of the first VR titles to really get everything right - graphics/visuals, story, movement mechanics, and engaging game-play. Actually twoOne of the first VR titles to really get everything right - graphics/visuals, story, movement mechanics, and engaging game-play. Actually two games in one! An engaging single player space adventure and a great multiplayer zero-g "Ender's Game" like battle arena e-sport game. Kudos to the developer! They really nailed it, especially the feeling of playing in a zero G environment without the nausea. it is games like this that will really help drive VR sales as once you've had a taste of this kind of immersion in VR gaming, you'll never want to go back to a flat monitor ever again!… Full Review »
  2. tracdev
    Jul 31, 2017
    10
    I've played video games since the late 70's and have never played a game remotely like this. Even the phrase video game, just does not do itI've played video games since the late 70's and have never played a game remotely like this. Even the phrase video game, just does not do it justice. At one point I spent an hour in part of the game that probably should have taken 5 minutes, I was just so absorbed, engrossed, amazed that I was suddenly a robot, floating in space, in these wonderfully detailed, realistic surroundings. This is an experience not to be missed.… Full Review »
  3. iceman42812
    Jul 28, 2017
    10
    This is one of the best VR games to date, in my honest opinion. I usually get some sort of nausea from VR, but Lone Echo is able to send youThis is one of the best VR games to date, in my honest opinion. I usually get some sort of nausea from VR, but Lone Echo is able to send you careening through space without feeling sick at all. Aboard a mining station in space among the rings of Saturn, you play as a robot helping out your friend Olivia in repairing the station and uncovering a mystery. I won't give away the plot here, but you're destined for a fantastic 8+ hr experience that looks just absolutely stunning.

    Regardless if you're playing on Oculus Rift or HTC Vive, pick up Lone Echo. It's nothing like any VR game currently available.    … Full Review »
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