Chained Echoes

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. GameGrin
    Jan 19, 2023
    100
    Chained Echoes is a fantastic JRPG that captures everything we love about turn-based RPGs on the SNES but improves on everything we didn't love. With a new battle system, no random enemies to encounter, and the ability to have eight characters on your team and switch without using a turn, Chained Echoes is a must-play.
  2. Generación Xbox
    Dec 29, 2022
    92
    Chained Echoes is a title that knows how to honour the past, celebrate the present and embrace the future through a development inspired by the great tradition of the JRPG genre.
  3. Windows Central
    Dec 21, 2022
    90
    Valendis is a beautifully pixelated world with a rich history in this story-driven RPG. The initial introductions drag on a bit long, but once the story picks up it pays off in the end. Chained Echoes manages to introduce useful mechanics to its combat with the Overdrive system that work with the player while challenging them to change up their gameplay and strategy at the same time while still affording plenty of room for customization and accessibility.
  5. TheXboxHub
    Jan 3, 2023
    80
    Chained Echoes is a very accomplished JRPG that is well worth playing, mostly thanks to a great story and some classic retro feels.
  6. XboxEra
    Feb 1, 2023
    78
    It is amazing how much passion was put into this project by its sole developer Matthias Linda and the artists involved. And you can see it permeate through the games gorgeous 16-bit visuals, accompanied by Eddie Marianukroh’s phenomenal score consisting of tempered orchestra and pleasing synthetic melodies. Despite my frustrations with the combat system, there’s a lot of good you’ll find in Chained Echoes. I can easily recommend this game for any Super Nintendo era role-playing game. A beautiful rose with a very sharp thorn.

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 63 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 63
  3. Negative: 8 out of 63
  1. RisingZeus
    Dec 11, 2022
    10
    Gorgeous pixel graphics, fun and thought-provoking turn-based battles, and amazing sound/music!
  2. plinley
    Dec 9, 2022
    9
    Very fun JRPG that is reminiscent of the SNES era without being too much a rip off.
  3. Webby360G
    Jan 24, 2023
    10
    This is one of the best 16bit style modern JRPG's I have played for a long time. As a fan of the old school JRPG's such as Final Fantasy VI,This is one of the best 16bit style modern JRPG's I have played for a long time. As a fan of the old school JRPG's such as Final Fantasy VI, Breath of Fire and more, this scratched that nostalgia itch with something brand new for the modern age.

    Chained Echoes has a beautiful art style with a soundtrack that is simply divine. The combat, story and world are absolutely fantastic.    … Full Review »
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