Chained Echoes
Lead a party across war-torn Valandis in a turn-based RPG where enemies are visible before engagement, battles happen on the spot, and travel and fighting extend from foot journeys to piloted mechs.
- AI score · out of 10
- 9.0 / 10
About this game
Chained Echoes follows a group of heroes trying to end the war between Valandis's kingdoms. Explore the land, encounter visible enemies and issue orders in turn-based battles that take place where you engage them. The adventure includes both travel and combat on foot or in mechs, with an airship offering another means of exploration. Along the way, work with skill and equipment systems and acquire items through looting, stealing or crafting. These systems accompany the journey across the continent, connecting exploration with preparation for combat. The world is presented in graphics styled after 16-bit games, with music inspired by classic role-playing adventures.
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A party RPG for players drawn to visible encounters, equipment planning and mech-supported exploration.
Seeing enemies before engagement can make approaching a fight a more deliberate part of exploration. Foot travel, mechs and an airship may also appeal to players who enjoy changing how they move through a continent while working on party skills and equipment.
Strengths
- Visible enemies can help players anticipate combat as they explore.
- Travel options and party development offer different interests to pursue alongside the story.
Who it is for: Players who enjoy turn-based party decisions, equipment preparation and a fantasy setting that includes piloted machines.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Exploration by foot, mech and airship gives the continental journey different forms of movement, with equipment and item acquisition providing preparation activities. | Reviewed | 9.0 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Visible encounters combined with turn-based orders may suit players who prefer anticipating a fight and considering party actions. | Reviewed | 8.9 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The 16-bit visual style and classic-RPG musical inspiration may appeal to players who want familiar presentation around a fantasy-and-mech setting. | Reviewed | 9.2 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The listed TV, tabletop and handheld support offers a choice of play setup for the turn-based adventure. | Reviewed | 8.8 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- Matthias Linda
- Publisher
- Deck13
- Release date
- Dec 8, 2022
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Role-Playing · Primary genre
- Tags
- Level ProgressionSolo-friendlyTurn-based Combat3D GraphicsThird PersonExplorationLong-term ProgressionStory-drivenMain Story 20–50 HoursFantasy
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Single player
- Perspectives
- Top-down
Release editions
- Nintendo SwitchWorldwideDec 8, 2022
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Sources
- www.nintendo.comSource revision: 1
- www.nintendo.com