Synopsis
“Just like an echo, the voices in their minds could be heard only when they cross paths.”
Echo is an action RPG packed with plot and a unique progression system.
*The trial version allows you to play more than two hours of the first half of the game. Any progress made can be transferred to the full version.
You will also receive a bonus for completing the trial version. So please give it a try.
Project 2 Announcement (June 2, 2023)
“Echo” – Project 2
“Project 2” is an update provided by the author for free after the second playthrough to thank players for their support and love. It allows players to delve deeper into the truth behind the story from a second perspective without affecting the main storyline. Details that may have been overlooked during the first playthrough may be important clues. The story ranges to the ending, and it is expected to be fully updated before August.
The reason it is called “Project 2” is not only because it is related to the second playthrough, but also because the game version will be updated to 2.0.0 tomorrow. At the same time, June 2nd is also the half-year anniversary of the game’s official release. The second Lin that appeared in the story will also reveal some of her secrets in future updates. (The author also has a special connection with the number 2).
Story
This is the story of a young adventurer, Lin, who ventures into the forest in search of something important. There she’ll make new friends, and together they’ll grow stronger as the story progresses. There are many hidden messages in this story that you can explore for yourself. We also put a lot of effort into the way the characters are portrayed, meaning you’ll be able to gradually understand the change in their emotions as the story progresses.
*There are five difficulty settings offered in the game. The fight scenes and story are easy to enjoy, even for those not so good at combat.
Game Features
– Original Soundtrack
The opening animation and original soundtrack, made especially for “Echo”, create different atmospheres and emotions for each storyline and scene. These help you feel immersed in this magical, fantasy world.
– Controller Compatible
This game is compatible with keyboards and different types of controllers. Key binding allows users to play in whichever way is most comfortable for them.
Gameplay
– Progression System
This system allows you to develop your character however you like. Defeat bosses using different skills to grow even stronger. As well as various weapons, there are also more than 50 types of magic that can be combined with dashing, blocking, and dodging to make a fighting style that works for you. This game is great for players who enjoy studying combat systems.
– Additional Game Features
In addition to the storyline and main battle elements, there are also plenty of subquests and enjoyable features, such as puzzle stages and minigames that really make you use your brain. There are even more game achievements and hidden features available, providing over 20 hours of playtime.
Social Media Links
Twitter:
https://mobile.twitter.com/echo_ourvoice
Discord:
https://discord.gg/fvGkEExsBw
Fanpage:
https://www.facebook.com/Echo2010.ourvoice
Caution
* Regarding commentary and live streaming
There is no need to let us know in advance, but we’d love it if you told us about it. Please mind your manners.
Be sure to include the game’s name and URL in the description of the video.
* Regarding derivative works (illustrations, manga, cosplay, and games)
There is no need to let us know in advance, but we’d love it if you told us about it. If you’re just doing it as a hobby, please be mindful.
No matter the case, please refrain from reusing the original material.
| Circle | Deserted Studio |
| Tags | Role-playing, Music, Animation, Application, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Japanese, English, Spanish |
| Price | 2,200JPY |
Editorial Review
Echo occupies an unusual position in the crowded action RPG space by anchoring its mechanical depth to narrative consequence rather than stat optimization. The “voices in their minds” framing—accessible only at narrative intersections—suggests a game where story progression and combat encounters serve the same thematic purpose, a choice that distinguishes it from the typical power fantasy progression loop dominating the genre currently.
The distinctive pull here is the marriage of music and animation alongside traditional RPG systems. That combination is genuinely sparse in doujin releases, where audio design usually plays supporting role to visual or mechanical spectacle. The multilingual support across simplified and traditional Chinese, Japanese, English, and Spanish indicates production ambition beyond typical regional scope, supported by the announcement of free post-completion content structured around a second playthrough mechanic. This isn’t cosmetic New Game Plus padding—the synopsis suggests that replay unearths narrative truth deliberately withheld on first encounter, positioning player knowledge gaps as integral to the story’s architecture rather than marketing gimmick.
The trial version’s two-hour threshold with progress transfer and completion bonuses suggests developer confidence in the opening act’s engagement level. That’s worth noting in a space where trials often feel like marketing teases rather than substantial experiences.
Echo appeals most to players who prioritize atmospheric narrative integration within mechanical systems—those who want their RPG progression to unlock story truths rather than simply quantify character power. Action game competency is required, but the framing suggests combat serves narrative pacing rather than existing as standalone mechanical challenge.
For players tired of action RPGs that treat story as decorative wrapper around progression loops, Echo’s architecture of echoed voices and layered truth across playthroughs presents something genuinely uncommon: a doujin work where thematic concept and mechanical design appear to operate in deliberate concert.
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