echochrome ii

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Dec 21, 2010
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  • Summary: Utilizing the PlayStation Move motion controller and the PlayStation Eye camera, players can rotate levels and control light and shadows to change the way objects are viewed and the shadows they cast. The ultimate goal is to lead your character through the path from beginning to end, whileUtilizing the PlayStation Move motion controller and the PlayStation Eye camera, players can rotate levels and control light and shadows to change the way objects are viewed and the shadows they cast. The ultimate goal is to lead your character through the path from beginning to end, while learning how a variety of different objects can be combined with perspectives, angles and the use of light can be used to help solve the puzzle. Beware … much like echochrome, the possibilities are infinite and there is always more than meets the eye as every person can view each puzzle differently!… Expand

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Digital Chumps
    Dec 20, 2010
    92
    echochrome ii is the next step in a great series of puzzle games. I love the concept and the execution; highly recommended.
  2. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Dec 22, 2010
    90
    It puts players in a position not seen in most games, entirely proactive and in control of the environment.
  3. PSM3 Magazine UK
    Jan 31, 2011
    84
    Some of the smartest gameplay available on PS3. [Feb 2011, p.101]
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  4. MEGamers
    Jan 11, 2011
    80
    While Echochrome 2 is essentially a 'one-trick pony', it performs this trick rather well and in doing so becomes one of the few good games available for the PlayStation Move. It may be less compelling than the original but it is no less fun.
  5. Everyeye.it
    Mar 9, 2011
    78
    Echochrome 2 follows the path already traced by the prequel. In fact, the result is very similar: a puzzle game supported by a brilliant idea, but with some problems concerning to level design.
  6. GameSpot
    Dec 23, 2010
    75
    This elegantly presented, shadow-shifting puzzler puts the Move controller to ingenious good use.
  7. IGN
    Dec 20, 2010
    70
    There are lots of puzzles to tackle and there should be plenty to download once folks get their hands on the game, but that doesn't offset the stuff that turned me off.

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  2. Mixed: 1 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. BravoOne
    Dec 22, 2010
    9
    This is the best puzzle game (if not best game) the move has to offer. The IGN review is garbage as usual. There is no elevator music it isThis is the best puzzle game (if not best game) the move has to offer. The IGN review is garbage as usual. There is no elevator music it is pretty much the same as the first game. Compared to the original game this one actually has colour and one third of the game is dedicated to puzzles where the blocks are coloured whenever your shadow man steps on the corresponding shadow. You can screw around a hope to stumble upon the solution like the IGN reviewer does or you can actually use your brain and figure out how to do the puzzle quickly. The difficulty is progressive but much like the original there are many ways to complete each puzzle. His idea of breaking the game is actually one of the techniques that are taught to you right in the beginning (that is using the shadows to push your character around). You can kill your character in this game by sandwiching him between a couple of shadows. I would recommend this to anyone with a move being cheaper than most titles and the replayability should keep you busy for a while creating and playing other peoples created levels.… Expand
  2. KentKarma
    Mar 19, 2011
    7
    When I saw the commercials and advertisements for this game I was completely convinced it would feel like I was shining a flashlight on aWhen I saw the commercials and advertisements for this game I was completely convinced it would feel like I was shining a flashlight on a puzzle to help the little mannequin guy do this thing like in the previous title. Perhaps something was off on my end but the way it controlled was too sensitive and it didn't convey that feeling of light on a surface as I was inclined to believe but really just sort of a gimmicky control scheme to make it seem different. Not a bad game, Echochrome always has interesting puzzles but if you're looking for a title just for your move, don't drop the cash so quickly.… Expand

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#59 Best PS3 Game of 2010