Lone Echo

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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

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  1. agentbinky
    Dec 1, 2022
    8
    This game is probably second only to Alyx as an outstanding demonstration of what VR can do. Too bad its very slow placed and mostly comprised of rather soulless, lonely environments.
  2. Thejodjeremie
    Jan 17, 2022
    7
    I played the game on quest 2 though oculus link and I enjoyed it. It was cool being able to float in space and doing through vr was impressive. It was a little slow at times but I enjoyed the story.
  3. ilson
    Sep 18, 2021
    9
    Amazing story, I love Jack and Liv. But the game is kinda blurry in Oculus Quest 2.
  4. AlexandrRosca
    Apr 7, 2021
    9
    Lone Echo | 2016 | PC | Played for: 8h

    Up to HL:Alyx this was the defining VR gaming experience. The controls, graphics, attention to detail, interesting story, all add up nicely in a very engaging package that will keep you hooked for 6+ hours. Anyone who enjoys space exploration, is curious where AI might lead us or just wants to drift in zero gravity, welcome aboard! Story:    Lone Echo | 2016 | PC | Played for: 8h

    Up to HL:Alyx this was the defining VR gaming experience.
    The controls, graphics, attention to detail, interesting story, all add up nicely in a very engaging package that will keep you hooked for 6+ hours.

    Anyone who enjoys space exploration, is curious where AI might lead us or just wants to drift in zero gravity, welcome aboard!

    Story: 9/10
    Gameplay: 9/10
    Graphics/Physics: 9,6/10
    Music/Sound: 8/10
    Overall: 9,05/10    … Expand
  5. Cz3rw0ny
    Apr 5, 2021
    9
    Excellent VR experience. The graphics are stunning, the mechanics great. It's very intuitive and the story is quite engaging. 9/10.
  6. Onlyclassicvg1
    Jan 26, 2021
    9
    By far the best VR-experience released to date. If you are looking for an amazing journey rather than a game-like demo, you should give this a try. Movement in zero gravity eliminates nausea brilliantly. The story takes me through a series of emotions and reactions I did not expect from myself. Voice acting is great and the level of detail in the visuals are stunning. Mapping of the bo
  7. hoanns
    Nov 29, 2020
    7
    I only played this for 30 min and already know its gonna be awesome! Make sure to set graphics to high
  8. Bloov
    Sep 18, 2020
    10
    It is my first real VR game and it is hard to believe that it was released so long ago. Sci-fi setup and story is really great, movement works like charm with me. Never got sick while playing. Game is a bit short, but unneccessery extra task requires some time to complete. Graphics is nice, mechanics works nice. And you have a whole body (no floating hands, Alyx, right?)
  9. CharlyPlayman
    Sep 11, 2020
    10
    No doubt, still one of the best VR games. Superb in every aspect you want to check
  10. ksn
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This is definitely one of the best VR games ever made. As fan of actions and shooters i found this project near perfect considering game genre. I seek week sides of the game but i failed.
    Atmosphere, sound, control, gameplay, storyline, mechanics, touch pads utilization, even in-game learning - all of this aspects made great.
    As i remember i set 10 score just once before - Half Life 2.    This is definitely one of the best VR games ever made. As fan of actions and shooters i found this project near perfect considering game genre. I seek week sides of the game but i failed.
    Atmosphere, sound, control, gameplay, storyline, mechanics, touch pads utilization, even in-game learning - all of this aspects made great.
    As i remember i set 10 score just once before - Half Life 2. This is second time.
    Strongly recommend to play it immediately, not matter game genre you prefer personally.    … Expand
  11. petrovich_zfx
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Lone Echo is impressive. In both ways. Graphically and Immerse. Not that you are see through android camera, you actually are an android. The sense that you are in the world and obey very single rule of it cant be described. It is something that you have to feel for yourself. Moving mechanics, puzzles and the plot makes this game apparently the best VR game out there.
  12. blacksun
    May 28, 2018
    9
    A must own for VR enthusiasts. The developers obviously worked hard to polish the game mechanics and gameplay, and it really shows. First off, you don't just have lazy floating hands, you have a whole body, arms and legs. The game teaches you how to play in a series of "calibration" exercises that are nicely woven in to the plot. Your companion in the game is realistic enough that you canA must own for VR enthusiasts. The developers obviously worked hard to polish the game mechanics and gameplay, and it really shows. First off, you don't just have lazy floating hands, you have a whole body, arms and legs. The game teaches you how to play in a series of "calibration" exercises that are nicely woven in to the plot. Your companion in the game is realistic enough that you can get interesting immersive feelings when conversing with her. Her animations are top notch as well.

    This isn't a combat game. There is no fighting or shooting. So prepare for a slower pace where you take your time to admire and explore in VR while solving puzzles. They do ratchet up the tension in several moments, and you can really feel it. That said, it never really felt difficult to me. Most of my deaths were because I didn't fully understand the task or mechanics yet. So, overall, it's a cinematic puzzler.

    And it is cinematic. Many times in the game feel like you are in a sci-fi movie. Use of confined spaces as well as vast open space is used well.

    The only thing I wish was maybe for a little bit more difficulty and faster action. Every time I thought it was going to get really crazy I realized it wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. I can understand that some people might not get their "VR legs" so quickly though, and they had to be careful not to make it too difficult for those people. But for me, after an hour in, I felt I could really whip around quickly. Echo Arena is kind of proof that a faster gameplay is possible.

    I think it spent about 4-5 hours completing the game. To me, that's a reasonable amount. Personally, I get worn out playing games, 2D or VR, and often quit before I've completed them. So, for me, 4-5 hours is a little on the low end, but acceptable. I paid full price and felt it was worth it still.    … Expand
  13. JoeGerman
    Apr 26, 2018
    10
    Wow. The game was so impressive and great. Just finished it. Really love the story. No nausea.
  14. JengaJungle
    Jan 18, 2018
    10
    Yo this game is the real deal. You need to buy this game cause it's strait dope yo. I got this game for a friend was blown away you feeling me? laterz
  15. GameBoiBoiBoi
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    This game is your typical tried and true space genre game and adds nothing new to the genre. Unfortunately, this game still has a few bugs. On top of that, the game is way too short. It's sad to say that It's definitely not worth the price.
  16. RKrogh
    Sep 30, 2017
    10
    By far the best VR-experience released to date. If you are looking for an amazing journey rather than a game-like demo, you should give this a try. Movement in zero gravity eliminates nausea brilliantly. The story takes me through a series of emotions and reactions I did not expect from myself. Voice acting is great and the level of detail in the visuals are stunning. Mapping of the bodyBy far the best VR-experience released to date. If you are looking for an amazing journey rather than a game-like demo, you should give this a try. Movement in zero gravity eliminates nausea brilliantly. The story takes me through a series of emotions and reactions I did not expect from myself. Voice acting is great and the level of detail in the visuals are stunning. Mapping of the body and its movement is stimulating to experience and gives a much more real sensation than most other games I've tried. Especially when it comes to all the different kinds of interactions you can do with your virtual body. If every game from this point takes a lesson from Lone Echo, Virtual Reality itself has gained a lot. Great work, Ready at Dawn Studios!

    I can find nothing to complain about and the only reviews I've seen giving bad grades are people not giving it a try because it doesn't come in Spanish, which in turn is unfair to the game. It is not like I walk around expecting games to be released in my mother tongue, that would've been retarded, both by me and whoever in the industry that decided on such a bad decision. So instead of shooting down a masterpiece like this, learn English. It is 2017 and the age of IT does come with one particular language up front.    … Expand
  17. muldjord
    Sep 17, 2017
    8
    Once you get past the first couple of drab hours where you're basically doing virtual labor on a space station, it get interesting. Even the mechanics seem to get more interesting, as they are tied up on more interesting jobs and functions.

    It's not the most diverse game, and the ending is a bit abrupt. But the gameplay certainly improved as the game went along and the story also    Once you get past the first couple of drab hours where you're basically doing virtual labor on a space station, it get interesting. Even the mechanics seem to get more interesting, as they are tied up on more interesting jobs and functions.

    It's not the most diverse game, and the ending is a bit abrupt. But the gameplay certainly improved as the game went along and the story also improved quite a bit.    … Expand
  18. soundprostudios
    Sep 13, 2017
    9
    Really impressed with this VR title....it's well ahead of all the other titles I own in terms of the feeling of immersion and use of VR to accentuate the gameplay. Character dialog and story is interesting and well done and the full experience is both polished and looks great. The added bonus of the Echo Arena multiplayer which is intense is just icing of the cake...can't tell you how manyReally impressed with this VR title....it's well ahead of all the other titles I own in terms of the feeling of immersion and use of VR to accentuate the gameplay. Character dialog and story is interesting and well done and the full experience is both polished and looks great. The added bonus of the Echo Arena multiplayer which is intense is just icing of the cake...can't tell you how many times I've smacked my hands off my low ceiling in my VR playspace.… Expand
  19. thanatopsis
    Sep 7, 2017
    5
    What a disappointment! The reviews were all so good. I've had a PSVR and Vive for almost a year, and this is my first Rift game, so maybe that is why I am underwhelmed. Some VR movement used to make me motion sick, but I got my VR legs some time ago. Yet this game is only playable for 10 minutes at a time. There is no way to teleport around. You have to move through the air, in zeroWhat a disappointment! The reviews were all so good. I've had a PSVR and Vive for almost a year, and this is my first Rift game, so maybe that is why I am underwhelmed. Some VR movement used to make me motion sick, but I got my VR legs some time ago. Yet this game is only playable for 10 minutes at a time. There is no way to teleport around. You have to move through the air, in zero gravity, by pushing off of objects or using little thrusters. There is no way to stay still easily. You float to the ceiling or sink into the ground, often through table and other objects in the room. It is like a bad tech demo. You have to make dialogue choices with multiple button pushes very quickly sometimes, which is hard to do when you're grabbing a wall so you don't sink through the floor or bob around in a vomit-inducing manner. I'm used to Steam's generous return policy for lemons like this. I hope Oculus has a similar policy or I might not be trying any more exclusives that don't have demos.
    Apparently the multiplayer part is free. If it is, I would recommend trying that out before buying the solo mission. If you can handle the horrible movement quirks, you might enjoy this game.    … Expand
  20. Boredpirate
    Aug 3, 2017
    10
    Yes, the graphics are beautiful, the gameplay is consistently enjoyable, and the motion is fluid and graceful without causing sickness, but the joy of Lone Echo is the relationship between Capt. Olivia (Liv) and her AI assistant Jack (you). The human connection you form together - YOU form together, not the characters form with each other - is almost unmatched by any other relationship inYes, the graphics are beautiful, the gameplay is consistently enjoyable, and the motion is fluid and graceful without causing sickness, but the joy of Lone Echo is the relationship between Capt. Olivia (Liv) and her AI assistant Jack (you). The human connection you form together - YOU form together, not the characters form with each other - is almost unmatched by any other relationship in gaming. This is on level with the Witcher 3 in terms of emotional investment and realistic dialogue.

    Another incredible aspect of Lone Echo is how you can shape Jack through your dialogue choices. Does he remain steadfastly adherent to protocol, save for in the most dire of circumstances, or does Liv's habit of risky improvisation rub off on him? Does he understand humor? Would he adhere to his stated purpose forever, or would he - if the moment was right - define a better one? It's entirely up to you.

    Lone Echo is VR with a soul.    … Expand
  21. Anybodyelse
    Aug 1, 2017
    9
    If you ever dreamed to be a crew member of a spaceship Lone Echo is for you. It's beautifully crafted experience, which beams you to the rings of Saturns and lets you play a robot on a spaceship. Behind this immersive experience, Lone Echo really lacks a satisfying gameplay. Everything you will do is to go from A to B or to carry something from A to B or turn a switch on/off. Maybe this,If you ever dreamed to be a crew member of a spaceship Lone Echo is for you. It's beautifully crafted experience, which beams you to the rings of Saturns and lets you play a robot on a spaceship. Behind this immersive experience, Lone Echo really lacks a satisfying gameplay. Everything you will do is to go from A to B or to carry something from A to B or turn a switch on/off. Maybe this, not enough to call Lone Echo a great game, but it's enough to call it the best VR experience of summer 2017.… Expand
  22. 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 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.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 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.… Expand
  23. Seleuco
    Jul 30, 2017
    0
    Oculus studios. Not Indie. AAA development. Not multilanguage. Not even subtitles. 570 million Spanish speakers. Maybe the game is good but we can't enjoy it. Oculus all your funded titles should be translated. We want VR to spread. Spend your money wisely.
  24. 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 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 withoutOne 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!… Expand
  25. 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 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, butThis 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.    … Expand

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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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. GameStar
    Jan 4, 2018
    85
    Impressive VR adventure in zero gravity that convincly combines great immersion, good story and complete freedom of movement.
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  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.
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  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!
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