Published: 2017-04-24, Author: Jason , review by: cheatcc.com
Abstract: It's hard to tell exactly when the puzzle genre became stagnant. Is there a book out there simply titled, "Puzzle Game Design 101"? If there were, it would probably contain guidelines that encourage the use of jewels, gems, or blocks; matching up number c...
The laws of three-dimensional space dont apply in Echochrome, where everything is exactly as you see it--and yet not at all what youd expect. IntroductionEchochrome is an odd puzzler with an innovative mechanic. The easiest way to explain is simply ...
Wonderful art style; haunting musical score; its original design and execution is a nice break from the usual downloadable fare; level creation tools and downloadable maps increase the game’s value.
Time limit should be optional; controls feel sluggish; snap feature seems to have a mind of its own; might be difficult for folks with limited spatial perception.
If you own a PS3, you should try echochrome on for size. Its artsy nature may not appeal to everyone, but there’s no denying its many charms. For a paltry 10 bucks, it’s a good value and an original experience.
Charming, minimalist presentation, Appropriately challenging without feeling cheap, Perspective mechanics are innovative and fun, Level editor and sharing features.
Controls arent as precise as they need to be, Time restrictions are not very forgiving on harder levels.
Echochrome is an innovative, challenging puzzler that plays with your perceptions and forces you to solve puzzles in unique, interesting ways. ...
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Published: 2008-05-22, Author: Brian , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: Echochrome is a puzzle game available through the PlayStation Network where you toy with reality and attempt to navigate optical illusions that are reminiscent of the works of M. C. Escher. Your only influence on the environment takes place by manipula...
Abstract: del.icio.us | Digg This | Glink It This is officially the most brain-numbing puzzle game I have ever played. The game is completely in black and white and has a physics-defying style of gameplay. The fact that you can manipulate the view of the puzz...
Abstract: Mindf**k is right... there's not much of a better description for Echochrome than that. Like Valve's Portal, Echochrome is a quirky, mind-bendling puzzler intent on making you feel either completely dumb or absolutely brilliant, usually within a period...
Abstract: Perceptually speaking, Echochrome is impossible. Inspired by the optical illusions generated by "impossible objects," the game demands your full attention and a willingness not to look at problems from different angles but to look at angles with differ...
Abstract: Remember those flip books full of optical illusions? Those books were full of visual chicanery where your eyes saw one thing and your brain saw another. Now imagine taking those books and creating those illusions in an interactive videogame and you hav...
Abstract: Typically when you play a puzzle game, you are given an objective and perhaps a few different ways that you can accomplish this task. However, youre not frequently asked to readjust the reality of the world simply by manipulating the camera to close g...
