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. But Why Tho?
    Oct 20, 2021
    90
    Echo Generation does an excellent job of combining nostalgic feelings for the 90s with modern game development in a way that makes every second an enjoyable time. The characters are diverse and interesting, the combat is varied and fun, and the world is about as beautiful as it gets. Combine all of that with the fact that it’s launching on Xbox Gamepass, and it’s impossible not to recommend Echo Generation.
  2. Generación Xbox
    Nov 7, 2021
    83
    The Good Life is an open-world life simulator with detective overtones, strange and messy situations, plus transformations to cats and dogs.
  3. Movies Games and Tech
    Mar 13, 2023
    80
    Echo Generation is a fun 80s-inspired Voxel adventure title. With witty dialogue and fantastic turn-based combat, this is a wonderful tactical but casual experience. What's more, I adored the visuals and the fantastic audio. However, there is no way to keep on top of your quests and this can be confusing. Consequently, the developers should have added a journal to overcome this issue.
  5. TheXboxHub
    Oct 21, 2021
    80
    Echo Generation is a simple but very enjoyable adventure which captures the magic of being young. It skillfully creates a sense of excitement and wonder, yet has enough going on to prevent it from becoming a repetitive slog; a trap similar games often fall into.
  6. Windows Central
    Oct 20, 2021
    80
    If you're a fan old school RPGs with unconventional gameplay, I would recommend Echo Generation. If you didn't grow up with those sorts of games but enjoy mysteries involving cosmic horrors like Stranger Things and Gravity Falls, I would also recommend this title. It's certainly a worthy addition to the Xbox's extensive library of great JRPG-styled indie games.
  7. Pure Xbox
    Oct 20, 2021
    80
    While Echo Generation stumbles a few times, our time with the game was never squandered. It's a testament to how wonderful its world is to explore, along with its engaging RPG systems. You never quite know what surprise will be in the next frame of the game. Will it be a mysterious alien spaceship? Or will you stumble across the legendary monster in the woods? The intrigue never lets up, and while the narrative itself doesn't quite land as well as you may hope, Echo Generation delivers an exciting adventure that Xbox Game Pass subscribers are not going to want to miss out on.
  8. AusGamers
    Oct 21, 2021
    78
    A great concept with the right amount of heart, that simply loses its way too often in so much broken form.
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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

User Reviews

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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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