Echo Generation

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Xbox Tavern
    Nov 1, 2021
    71
    Echo Generation feels like one of those games that try to capture all the elements which made the older games interesting. No hand-holding, no easy setting, no guidance and very challenging. The art design is quite cool and it is what will lure to the game as it seems very chilled. But it’s a false sense of security the game is far from chilled and is decidedly tricky. Coupled with the creepy unnerving undertones of the story this game is not for the faint-hearted.
  2. TrueAchievements
    Oct 20, 2021
    70
    Echo Generation is a gorgeous turn-based adventure game with an awesome retro vibe. It doesn’t always live up to the adventure it promises, with combat sometimes feeling too lengthy or repetitive, and it’s not always clear what you should be doing, but if you’re browsing that Xbox Game Pass library and wondering what to try next, or if you’re looking for something that captures that sense of childhood adventure, you should give Echo Generation a try.
  3. Hardcore Gamer
    Oct 20, 2021
    70
    Echo Generation is visually striking, with a lot of intriguing concepts and solid combat and gameplay at its core. Unfortunately, a lack of focus with the narrative holds it back from being a truly impressive RPG. The boss battles alone might be worth the price of admission, and there’s still other bits to enjoy, but those looking for more meat would best be off searching for another tale of adventurous kids from decades past.
  5. Noisy Pixel
    Oct 20, 2021
    70
    Echo Generation is an imaginative adventure that provides several doses of nostalgia for all who play. However, the battle system requires quality improvements. In its current state, a player could be forced to restart due to wrong choices made during early gameplay. Still, the adventure segments and character interactions are charming enough to warrant a weekend spent cracking this small-town mystery.
  6. Gaming Age
    Sep 9, 2022
    67
    It’s got an interesting story and it’s set in an interesting world, but you’ll be spending a lot of time sidetracking into minute, extraneous details that make those bigger picture things difficult to see.
  7. Gaming Nexus
    Oct 25, 2021
    65
    Voxel-rich graphics. A high-spirited Stranger Things vibe. Clever turn-based quick-time-event combat. But also dopey dialogue, endless fetch-questing, and weirdly placed grind. Echo Generation looks great, tastes half-baked.
  8. Finger Guns
    Oct 24, 2021
    60
    It’s beautiful to look at and has an engaging turn based combat system but Echo Generation has a few core issues that undermine its best qualities. An unfocused narrative leads to confused and unclear quest lines which, combined with some curious design choices, means the game doesn’t manage to fulfil its obvious potential.
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  1. 3DJuegos
    Oct 27, 2021
    Echo Generation is a charming RPG, specially if you like TV Series like Stranger Things. However, it is also a bad balanced experience.

Awards & Rankings

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#43 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2021
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#53 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2021

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 22
  3. Negative: 4 out of 22
  1. jj350
    Oct 7, 2022
    4
    It's okay, interesting art direction but overall it's just a fetch quest game with some turn based fighting that's dependent upon timing.It's okay, interesting art direction but overall it's just a fetch quest game with some turn based fighting that's dependent upon timing. Wasn't long until I got tired of it.… Full Review »
  2. Awanka
    Dec 24, 2022
    5
    This is a cute Paper Mario like game with an interesting blocky aesthetic, as if everything were constructed from legos. The storyline isThis is a cute Paper Mario like game with an interesting blocky aesthetic, as if everything were constructed from legos. The storyline is very quirky. At its heart, it's a paranormal kid's adventure, sort of like Stranger Things, except the whackiness is dialed up to 11.

    There are some real annoyance that bring the game down a bit. Combat follows the Paper Mario model of playing little button minigames to perform attacks. A lot of these minigames for powerful attacks are somewhat annoying though, and not worth performing over more reliable moves. They also don't give you time to read what you're supposed to do. By the time you read what the enemy's attack minigame is, it's already too late to perform it. Enemy bosses tend to play out the same, except with more hit points, usually in increments of 50. It's easy to cheese the game using items. Overall the combat is a bit lacking and repetitive, and poorly balanced.

    When you get new party members they start at level 1. Healing is limited in this game. After almost every battle you have to run back all the way home to rest in bed, so the only real choice for party member is the cat, who can heal.

    I like what the developers were trying to accomplish here. The game is charming, and a nice attempt overall. It reminded me a lot of the Costume Quest series, which is one of comfort games.    … Full Review »
  3. 638356
    Oct 15, 2022
    8
    Nice game, enjoyed it.

    Need more characters. Need more characters. Need more characters.
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