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Chained Echoes
Take up your sword, channel your magic or board your Mech. Chained Echoes is a 16-bit SNES style RPG set in a fantasy world where dragons are as common as piloted mechanical suits.
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God is a Geek
Dec 7, 2022
Chained Echoes is without a doubt the best RPG I've played all year, and should be pushed to the top of your backlog immediately.
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TouchArcade
Jan 4, 2023
Chained Echoes really surprised me with its quality. I feel like I have a good sense of what to expect from these indie JRPG-style games that throw back to the 1990s, both their lows and highs. Chained Echoes blew past the upper end of those expectations, and is among the very best RPGs I played in 2022. If you like the genre at all, give it a shot. Between its fascinating world, enjoyable characters, unique and entertaining mechanics, and excellent presentation, this one is a winner from top to bottom. SwitchArcade Score: 5/5 New Releases HEROish ($19.99) The Apple Arcade castle defense game makes its way to the Switch in this port.
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Digitally Downloaded
Dec 20, 2022
There are so many “retro homage” JRPGs these days that I tend to approach them with caution. Even when they’re made well, they rarely live up to the standards of the games that inspired them. Chained Echoes not only meets that standard but, were this released back on the SNES when Final Fantasy IV, V, and VI were flying high, people would have considered them comparable. It’s more than a homage. It’s a genuine and powerful contribution to the genre.
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Screen Rant
Dec 19, 2022
Chained Echoes is a fresh, smart adventure that celebrates classic JRPGs while not being afraid to push into new directions. It's sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking - and always fun. It's a must-play.
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The Switch Effect
Dec 8, 2022
On the surface, Chained Echoes is an amazing game, but one that offers you an even better experience overall the more you play. It’s also a very budget friendly game because it’s only going to cost you $25.
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