SYNDUALITY: Echo of Ada

SYNDUALITY: Echo of Ada

January 23, 2025

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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Jan 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

"SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada is one of the most unique and entertaining online games that I&s;ve ever played. At the same time, it can be an extremely frustrating experience if you don&s;t play it carefully so be prepared to keep …"

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AJ Small Xbox Tavern Jan 2025
55.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

40.0

"SYNDUALITY has plenty of solid ideas, they just aren’t particularly original, and they are asking full price for a bunch of content that is weighted down by the kind of exploitation you see in Free-to-Play."

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Alessandra Borgonovo IGN Italy Jan 2025
40.0 /100

Graphics

25.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

35.0

"A game that is unacceptable due to its structure, filled with all the wrong choices."

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Allisandra Reyes Game8 Jan 2025
70.0 /100

"SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada is an extraction shooter where players mine AO Crystals, engage in battles, and try to survive in a hostile environment. The core gameplay loop is engaging, offering strong customization options for both mechs and Magus companions, …"

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Andrew McLarney DualShockers Jan 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

60.0

"SYNDUALITY: Echo of Ada is a refreshing take on the extraction shooter genre. Utilizing its lore-rich gameworld and anime aesthetic, the game delivers on many of the key elements which make a great PvPvE experience. Gameplay and progression are satisfying …"

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Ashley Barnett-Cosgrove MKAU Gaming Jan 2025
40.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

20.0

"Synduality Echo of Ada is a generically average game with the single-player story locked away so deep, that after many hours of play, I was still unable to experience it."

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Bennett Perry GameGrin Jan 2025
65.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada is a generic third-person extraction that challenges, engages, then bores."

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Carlos Hernandez Too Much Gaming Jan 2025
50.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

35.0

Story

50.0

"Synduality Echo of Ada has potential, but its flawed economy, tedious grind, and lack of meaningful story incentives make it hard to recommend in its current state. Without drastic improvements, it risks being forgotten before it ever finds a steady …"

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David James PH Games Freezer Jan 2025
20.0 /100

Graphics

5.0

Gameplay

3.0

Story

4.0

"SYNDUALITY’s one saving grace is that the third-person exploration isn’t terrible. Sure your mech lumbers around slowly and overheats at the drop of a hat if you boost, but the moment-to-moment action is broadly compelling, especially the tension when you’re …"

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Dominic Tarason PC Gamer Jan 2025
58.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

58.0

Story

58.0

"Synduality has some smart ideas, but the end result is a misguided, hollow franken-game."

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Donato Marchisiello Console-Tribe Jan 2025
79.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

86.0

"Synduality: Echo of Ada has the potential to carve out its own niche of enthusiasts, being an accessible and rather original shooter. The fluid gunplay makes the PvPvE experience exciting, and the new Magus system is interesting and potentially revolutionary. …"

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Echo Apsey Push Square Jan 2025
60.0 /100

"An approachable extraction shooter for newcomers to the genre that&s;s let down by its monetization features."

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Filipe Martins Game Forces PT Jan 2025
50.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

35.0

Story

35.0

"In the end, Synduality Echo of Ada presented itself as an interesting proposal in the action RPG genre, but it fails in many aspects that prevent a more engaging experience. The initial premise is captivating and the post-apocalyptic world has …"

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Gabriele Barducci The Games Machine Jan 2025
58.0 /100

Graphics

42.0

Gameplay

46.0

Story

37.0

"Synduality: Echo of Ada is an extraction shooter poor in content and plagued by a pay to win system. The slow progression make a frustrating experience."

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Giulia garassino Spaziogames Jan 2025
50.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

28.0

"Initially, the title is fun , we always want to go out to explore and, above all, we are greedy in collecting resources that will allow us to expand our base and buy more equipment. The problem, however, is that …"

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Ignacio Ortigosa Comunidad Xbox Jan 2025
69.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

69.0

"Synduality Echo of Ava has nothing to contribute to the game model as a service with battle pass (in this case nomadic pass), but it does stand out in a very pleasant playable part. It misses a greater evolution in …"

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Ivan Nikolai Barkow Castilho PSX Brasil Jan 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

64.0

"If you give it a chance, SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada is an interesting game. It will still be a repetitive game, but it ends up becoming addictive. Its unique world and the desire to discover more about it can make …"

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Jarren Navarrete Sirus Gaming Jan 2025
30.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

28.0

Story

40.0

"It’s really tough to recommend SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada. There’s really nothing worth investing in to keep you coming back into this extraction shooter. It’s interesting in concept but the flaws in its execution along with it being filled with …"

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Joelle Daniels GamingBolt Jan 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

10.0

"Synduality: Echoes of Ada is an extraction shooter that, while really easy to get into, might be difficult to stick with considering its bland art style and simplistic gameplay that ends up not having enough depth."

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Joonatan Itkonen Region Free Jan 2025
40.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

20.0

"In short, SYNDUALITY needs to take a long, hard look at itself and ask what does it want to be, and how will it get there. Right now, it’s not worth the asking price, especially with all the micro-transactions still …"

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Kite Stenbuck Siliconera Jan 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

35.0

"Synduality: Echo of Ada has the potential to become a fun mech-based third-person shooter with customizable Magus companions, but there are barely any personalization features for the Cradle Coffin mechs at launch."

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Luca Grasso 4News.it Jan 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

80.0

"Synduality Echo of Ada is a unique take on the extraction shooter genre. Its setting, gameplay mechanics, and connection to the anime source material create an experience that could appeal to both genre enthusiasts and fans of Japanese animation. While …"

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Lucas Moura Hu3br Jan 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

57.0

Story

56.0

"Game Studio pays a high price to try to piece together both an extraction shooter and story focused game. While its fun during its first couple of runs, the lack of enemy variety and the extremely linear solo missions are …"

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Luke Mitchell Checkpoint Gaming Jan 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

70.0

"SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada has some neat ideas that separate it from other extraction shooters on the market, but it can&s;t fully shake off its repetitive nature and half-baked concepts. The fun loop of exploring a dangerous world, gathering resources …"

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Marc Rigg Impulsegamer Jan 2025
66.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

40.0

"SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada is an interesting take on the extraction shooter model. Unfortunately, extremely slow pacing and some frankly bizarre design decisions may turn people away."

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Matheus Jenevain Pizza Fria Jan 2025
65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

55.0

"It’s a bit difficult to recommend SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada. Sure, fans of extraction shooters and mechas will find something to enjoy, but only if they pay the appropriate taxes. However, it’s hard to enjoy the game when you think …"

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Mick Fraser God is a Geek Jan 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

25.0

"If all you’re after is a mostly chilled extraction game occasionally broken up by fights to the death, you could do worse than Synduality: Echo of Ada."

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Miguel Moran TheSixthAxis Jan 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

35.0

"Synduality Echo of Ada is the ultimate extraction experience - sanding off rough edges and putting a shine on the most exciting elements of the genre. Bundled together with cool mechs, customizable characters, and tight combat just makes this sweet …"

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Nathaniel Stevens Digital Chumps Jan 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

45.0

"Synduality: Echo of Ada from developer Game Studio Inc. has the potential to be bigger and better than it currently is with the initial release. As it stands now, the gameplay is a bit bland with battles, the exploration needs …"

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Ondřej Halíř SomGeek Jan 2025
55.0 /100

"Unfortunately, Synduality: Echoes of Ada did not fulfill initial expectations. Despite all efforts and interesting ideas it is still average game, mostly because of not enough content and not enough various activities."

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Paul Hunter NextGen Player Jan 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

72.0

"Echo of Ada offers a solid foundation, but its long-term appeal will depend on future updates and continued developer support."

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Rafa Del Río IGN Spain Jan 2025
60.0 /100

"Bandai Namco takes advantage of one of its latest anime, Synduality: Noir. to create Synduality: Echo of Ada. A game that invites us to shoot monsters, enemies and other players while we travel on the back of our own mecha. …"

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Raouf Belhamra Digitale Anime Jan 2025
70.0 /100

"SYNDUALITY: Echo of Ada Review is a solid but imperfect experience. It excels in depth, customization, and immersion, but its technical issues, inconsistent visuals, lack of structured co-op, and repetition hold it back. It offers engaging combat mechanics melee and …"

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Ricki Buzon One More Game Jan 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

63.0

"Extraction shooter elements, such as permanently losing gear and repetitive missions, are not for everyone. Unfortunately, these elements are integral to the gameplay loop in Synduality Echo of Ada, which could be a deal-breaker for some players intrigued by its …"

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Shane Boyle Hey Poor Player Jan 2025
50.0 /100

"Synduality: Echo of Ada had the potential to carve out its own niche by being an accessible extraction shooter available on console. It’s not completely without merit, with its snappy gunplay making for an exciting PvPvE experience and the novel …"

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Terrence Johnson ZTGD Jan 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

62.0

Gameplay

58.0

Story

40.0

"Synduality: Echo of Ada presents an ambitious concept, trying to blend PvPvE gameplay with mech-based combat in a dystopian world. While there are some things that shine, like the strong visual design; it just doesn’t offset how extremely slow and …"

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Vinicius Caldas Manual dos Games Jan 2025
45.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

50.0

"Synduality: Echo of Ada is a bold bet from Bandai Namco, bringing good ideas and a promising foundation, but it still lacks refinement. The gameplay and PvPvE combat are the highlights, but the various issues the game has significantly hinder …"

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Wasbir Sadat NoobFeed Jan 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

58.0

"SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada is a gripping dystopian setting that combines strategic combat, exploration, and intense PvP dynamics to create an engaging and graphically spectacular mecha experience."

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Will Borger IGN Jan 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

72.0

"Getting to the best part is a grind, but if you put in some hours Synduality Echo of Ada eventually reveals itself to be a high-tension, mech-based extraction shooter."

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Wojciech Gruszczyk PPE.pl Jan 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

25.0

"SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada is an interesting extraction shooter that can evoke a varied experience. The developers should speed up the progression, but if you are looking for a game that provides a pleasant sense of danger - this will …"

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