Echoes of the End

"The tech art and art direction deserve commendation as Echoes of the End is frequently breathtaking. The gameplay design is similarly breathtaking but in the way that it sucks all the oxygen out of the room."

"Prepare for a profound story and a breathtaking world, but know that the gameplay itself is the biggest obstacle to enjoying them. A game for the patient storyteller."

"Built on Unreal Engine 5, Echoes of the End offers breathtaking visuals that often make you pause just to admire the scenery, but unfortunately, that&s;s where the experience peaks. Beyond its stunning world, the game quickly unravels with stiff animations, …"

"There is a lot of potential to be found here, but everything just lacks something to make it stand out. Every part of the game is good, but it has just been done better before. I really wanted to like …"

"There are a lot of very good things about Echoes of the End, mainly linked to the lore, visuals, audio and voicework, but the core puzzle gameplay dragged it down for me. I can imagine some folks – for whom …"

"With Echoes of the End, Myrkur Games is aiming to create a game that can compete with God of War: Ragnarok and the Uncharted games. That’s a noble ambition, but frankly impossible. What remains is a generic game that isn’t …"

"With a major imbalance throughout its structure, a clear lack of experience in some decisions, and the need for greater refinement, Echoes of the End is an average action-adventure game that fails to deliver its full potential despite having some …"

"If you like action-adventure, and need a quick fix, this can scratch that itch. But, a game to rival the AAA goliaths, this is not."

"Echoes of the End makes a strong first impression with inventive puzzles and focused combat, but its uncompromising appetite for challenge and precision is painfully difficult to overcome, and undercuts the power of its protagonist in the process."

"Echoes Of The End does have a lot of good points. Visually it does not disappoint, the magic can be fun to wield, and the puzzles add a nice little change of pace. The combat is generally enjoyable enough, if …"

"Echoes of the End is a game with undeniable potential buried under frustrating technical problems and uneven combat. Its rich world and strong narrative deserve praise, but until its mechanics and performance are polished, it’s hard to fully recommend."

"Echoes of the End is annoying, because it just needs a bit more time to iron out the niggles and give it that extra layer of polish. As it is it&s;s got a lot going for it but some will …"

"There is a lot I enjoyed about Echoes of the End. Great characters, incredible vista, and fun puzzles. It&s;s a shame that the combat can become frustrating, and some technical issues prevent it from reaching its full potential."

"While Echoes of the End contains strong concepts, it struggles with originality and technical issues. Neither its story nor its gameplay fully lives up to expectations; however, thanks to its puzzles, character development elements, and atmosphere, it still manages to …"

"For $40, you&s;ll get 15 or so hours of a lite Icelandic folklore version of the modern God of War games. It comes with caveats – finding the right difficulty and looking past annoyances with puzzles and combat – but …"

"Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition takes a flawed but fun game and irons out most of its flaws. While its predictable structure, technical hiccups, and occasional padding hold it back from true greatness, the reworked gameplay mechanics and narrative …"

"Echoes of the End offers an engaging couple of days of play, thanks to its intriguing story setup and well-paced mix of combat and puzzles."

"By the end of the experience, what remains is not the recollection of individual mechanics or isolated moments of spectacle, but rather a broader sense of traversal, as though the game functions less as a consumable product and more as …"

"Echoes of the End is a typical mid-budget game that shows a lot of potential but fails to fully realize it."

"Echoes of the End&s;s biggest issue is that it struggles to keep up with its own ambition. For example: the visuals are pretty, but that makes the rough gameplay animations stand out even more, and the combat could also use …"

""Echoes of the End is an adventure I can&s;t wholeheartedly recommend, but at its budget price, it might offer you around ten hours of entertainment, thanks to its combat, puzzles, and - above all - the stunning visuals, which somewhat …"

"There’s a lot of great stuff in Echoes of the End, but it’s impossible to ignore what doesn’t work as well."

"Echoes of the End isn’t a particularly original game and rarely strays from genre conventions. However, it does look beautiful and its technical execution is satisfactory."

"Echoes of the End is a good game. On the PS5 Pro, I only experienced one bug which I had to actually shut down the game and start it up again to fix. I think there was a severe lack …"

"Echoes of the End really struggles to provide a satisfying experience. Between the combat and the puzzle-solving, Echoes of the End is not a very satisfying game. I believe the developer realizes this, and I hope they’re able to realize …"

"Echoes of the End is a cinematic third-person action-adventure game, blending puzzle and sword-based combat."

"Echoes of the End is a a solid fantasy tale with engaging combat and puzzles - proof there is still room for AA magic."

"Echoes of the End won’t be for everyone. If you need endless sidequests, checklists, or high-octane action around every corner, this might feel too subdued. But if you appreciate a more deliberate pace, strong presentation, and a story that respects …"

"Echoes of the End is a good first game for Myrkur Games. Despite the predictable story and uncharismatic characters, the studio&s;s effort is remarkable. The game stands out for its scenery, puzzles, and good optimization on consoles"

"A bargain God of War inspired adventure, this is one for those with the soulslike fatigue. A tightly delivered narrative, characters with more than average depth, and combat that mostly works, Echoes of the End is a solid title that …"

"Echoes of the End is an experience worth trying for its untapped potential and the beauty of its settings. The combat system works well with its magic system, but it presents several technical issues that are difficult to ignore. The …"

"Echoes of the End has strong puzzle foundations and a good grasp on difficulty, making it the type of challenge that is just right. That said, these puzzles dominate gameplay with action getting less of the spotlight, making for a …"

"When everything runs as it should, Echoes of the End is visually pleasing, but the actual gameplay and animations are lacking."

"Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition isn&s;t a perfect game, but it&s;s still a smaller production, with moments of stiffness and occasional technical stutters. In a time when everything is the same thanks to algorithms, it&s;s also a passionate and …"