Echo Generation

 Xbox Series X
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

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  1. 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 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    This 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.    … Expand
  2. 638356
    Oct 15, 2022
    8
    Nice game, enjoyed it.

    Need more characters. Need more characters. Need more characters.
  3. 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. Wasn't long until I got tired of it.
  4. Notle
    Mar 25, 2022
    8
    Wow, this was a surprising good game. i made all 1000G
    Give it a try if you can.
  5. rubensmiranda
    Mar 3, 2022
    9
    I really enjoyed the game. An old school JRPG mechanic but with a story inspired by teen adventures from the 80s like Stranger Things.
  6. FrAgNuS
    Dec 20, 2021
    8
    I typically do not like turned based games…but the art style and story of this gem of a game really did it for me. I was surprised how much I enjoyed it. Not a long game, but it under 10 hours, but we’ll worth it.

    If you want something different, into voxel art or even standard rpgs…give this a shot
  7. Quarantinejosh
    Nov 7, 2021
    8
    A love letter to Mother / Earthbound. While the gameplay is not ground breaking, the charming world ensures that this game is plenty enjoyable.
  8. VOIIIXI
    Nov 2, 2021
    10
    Fantastic game! I saw this game with a small download size on game pass and thought I'd give it ago and didn't think much of it. And now I'm enjoying it more than most triple A games out there. It's so much fun and unique and smart and it looks fantastic!! The progression and mini game and writing and story and mechanics, all fantastic! I'm surprised that a small game like this is as funFantastic game! I saw this game with a small download size on game pass and thought I'd give it ago and didn't think much of it. And now I'm enjoying it more than most triple A games out there. It's so much fun and unique and smart and it looks fantastic!! The progression and mini game and writing and story and mechanics, all fantastic! I'm surprised that a small game like this is as fun as 60$ games and even more. I always loved games to be more simple and straightforward than complicated and convoluted. I spent 7 hours playing in one sitting and I almost never do that, I haven't done that in years. This game is insanely fun and unique. And I will definitely be looking for what the devs release in the future.… Expand
  9. haloboyscp
    Nov 1, 2021
    10
    Hidden gem. Nice psychadelic scif i story and very nice turn based combat. Great RPG elements and exploration

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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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. 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.
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  2. 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.
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  3. 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.
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