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Before the Echo (2011)

Iridium Studios

Linux · Mac · PC (Microsoft Windows) · Xbox 360

3.01 from 67 ratings

763 members have it in their collection · 6 playing now · 348 backlogged · 8 wish listed

How long? Main story 8h · 100% 13h (from 2 logged playthroughs)

Before the Echo combines elements of both rhythm and role-playing games to create an entirely unique experience.
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Details

Developers
Iridium Studios
Genres
Indie, Music, Role-playing (RPG)
Themes
Comedy
Steam
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Release dates

  • May 05, 2011 (Full Release) (North_America) Xbox 360
  • Oct 20, 2011 (Worldwide) PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • Oct 14, 2015 (Worldwide) Linux, Mac
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Rating distribution

5 stars
3
4 stars
20
3 stars
25
2 stars
13
1 star
5
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Community All Reviews Statuses

Jevnation

Review Jevnation 3/5 · Jun 22, 2024

Slightly intriguing, but grindy between the beats.

An RPG/rhythm battle hybrid game with some visual novel for story-telling. It's pretty easy to get into with this refreshing set of battle mechanics, where you alternate between rhythm lanes (akin to Dance Dance Revolution) to gather mana, cast spells and defend yourself. The story has a pretty colorful cast of characters and if you don't mind the grind factor, …

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An RPG/rhythm battle hybrid game with some visual novel for story-telling. It's pretty easy to get into with this refreshing set of battle mechanics, where you alternate between rhythm lanes (akin to Dance Dance Revolution) to gather mana, cast spells and defend yourself. The story has a pretty colorful cast of characters and if you don't mind the grind factor, you might enjoy the progression with the varied electronic soundtrack that drives the battle flows.

As a backlog gamer, I didn't stick through the grind to the end any more than watching the rest of the curious story on Youtube. But for you who may click with the unique gameplay combo, it might be worth it.

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