First seen: 9 may 2008
Unique, artistic, and mind-bending, echochrome is a worthy addition to the PS3. Read more
M.C. Escher’s first print, called Still Life and Street, featuring an optical illusion was created in 1937. It depicts a desk in front of a window overlooking a neighborhood street, though the desk’s plane extends to the street while the books on the desk appear to be sitting right next to the buildings that line the streets. Read more
In this day and age games are all about graphics and radical gameplay; well, the latter may be more of a 90’s thing, but at least that’s what it seems like people are culling for these days. On hardware that’s capable of pushing visuals to near-lifelike quality is echochrome, a simple puzzler that uses perspective for mind-bending gameplay. So, while many clamor for more intricate, visually stimulating content, know that echochrome offers some of the most engaging,... Read more
Echochrome can be quickly described as M.C. Escher , the game. It's a puzzle game that really forces you to think in a whole new dimension, and can be either a source of immense puzzle-solving pleasure, or frustration, depending on how patient you are. Read more
In an age when graphics can make or break, echochrome proves that there is still beauty in simplicity. The puzzles are all simple black and white line drawings, but suit the gameplay perfectly. Rotating the line art puzzles while the classical music soundtrack plays in the background works to create a zen-like atmosphere that calms the body while working out the brain. It's all a very unique and enjoyable experience and is highly recommended. Read more
One of my favorite titles this year, but I must strongly suggest that if you can import the PSP version from Japan you should. Read more
Can't believe how amazing the premise is, and the execution is awesome. Sure there are small technical issues (such as pathways not connecting when they should) but the game overall is great. Just great. A+ great. Read more