echochrome ii

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Dec 21, 2010
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Game Informer
    Jan 3, 2011
    73
    Echochrome II provides a fantastic amount of entertainment to those who can overlook its shortcomings.
  2. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    Feb 10, 2011
    70
    While less engrossing--and therefore less essential--than its predecessor, echochrome ii remains a smartly conceived puzzler that offers fresh and innovative ideas, especially when it comes to using the PlayStation Move. [March 2011, p.76]
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  3. Eurogamer Portugal
    Jan 10, 2011
    70
    It continues to be a game with a lot of class, not only for the style but also for the soundtrack.
  5. Metro GameCentral
    Jan 10, 2011
    70
    A clever puzzler that makes interesting use of PlayStation Move, but like its forebears the minimalist presentation and lack of pep will not appeal to all.
  6. Video Game Talk
    Jan 5, 2011
    70
    There's a considerable amount of content in the game, but it is somewhat easier to complete than the original likely due to the allowances made to include the unique Playstation Move control scheme.
  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.

Awards & Rankings

59
#59 Best PS3 Game of 2010

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User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 3 out of 12
  1. 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.… Full Review »
  2. 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.… Full Review »
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