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Echochrome (PS3)

GENERAL INFORMATION

GENRE/STYLE

Puzzle/Adventure Puzzle

RELEASE DATE

01/MAY/08

ESRB RATING

EVERYONE,

DEVELOPER

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (Japan)

PUBLISHER

Sony Computer Entertainment America, Inc.

ALSO AVAILABLE ON

PlayStation Portable, http://www.gamerdna.com/game/echochrome-playstation-portable-1

TRAITS (member-attributed "LIKES")

THE SETTING #USES

PLAYING AS #USES

PLAYING AGAINST #USES

Escher painting 6

HOW IT'S PLAYED #USES

GENERAL TONE #USES

DESCRIPTION

Developed by Sony Computer Entertainment's Japan studios, Echochrome is a unique downloadable game from the Playstation Network that challenges players to think in 3D as they navigate puzzles inspired by the works of famous perspective-bending Dutch artist M.C. Escher. The puzzles appear to float in space and are presented in stark black and white, and each of the 56 levels finds gamers trying to guide a walking mannequin from one part of the puzzle to another. Players must collect five "echoes" strewn about each level, with the final echo appearing in the same place the level begins. The challenge comes from the fact that every puzzle is filled with obstacles, be they holes or gaps in the walkway, goals that are above or below the mannequin, or paths that appear unconnected. However, by manipulating the game camera players can alter their perspective to hide gaps or connect distant pathways, and in the world of Echochrome, if it appears to be true, then it is. Creative players can also use the Canvas Mode to design their own mind-bending levels to share with friends on the Playstation Network, with the developers selecting the best homemade puzzles for worldwide distribution. ~ Christopher Brown, All Game Guide

Echochrome (PS3)

GENRE/STYLE:

Puzzle/Adventure Puzzle
RELEASE DATE:

01/MAY/08
TOP TRAITS:

puzzle solving, Abstract, world manipulation
DESCRIPTION:

Developed by Sony Computer Entertainment's Japan studios, Echochrome is a unique downloadable game from the Playstati... more

players 232

followers 1

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POPULARITY: PS3 PLATFORM

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WillyFourEyes played Echochrome on 30/MAR/10

“Playing echoshift for a bit has inspired me to pick Echochrome back up. I finished all of the individual B levels today, but was only able to complete b6 and b7 in under a minute.”

created 31/MAR/2010

Unique by: rawkr

“Played the demo for this, definitely different. I like the simplistic style and use of optical illusion. Will be getting the full game soon, but FFVII trumped it for the time being.”

created 16/FEB/2010

Echochrome (PS3) by: Roxas-UrBoxas

“Mind blowing idea for a puzzle game. Everytime I play it I am amazed how such a simple black and white game can be so incredible. You think I would of learned that fact from playing Mad World, but here I am again.”

created 26/NOV/2009

Echochrome (PS3) by: SnakeEater

“Un'interessante puzzlegame che in certi tratti risulta addirittura troppo riflessivo e complesso. Da provare, ma non è adatto a tutti i palati.”

created 17/SEP/2009

Echochrome (PS3) by: vagrantstar

“I'm a long-time fan of both Escher and those little wooden mannequins, so yeah. Takes me back to art class circa 2003.”

created 14/SEP/2009

Twirlenkiller played Echochrome on 04/SEP/09

“Playiong some more puzzles that people made.”

created 04/SEP/2009

Twirlenkiller played Echochrome on 03/SEP/09

“I love the gameplay, been playing through the gallery for a little while. Slow paced, but good for the mind.”

created 04/SEP/2009

Nonsense88 earned trophies in Echochrome on 10/AUG/09

“finished 100%”

created 10/AUG/2009

Nonsense88 earned trophies in Echochrome on 09/AUG/09

“finished in 2h 16min”

created 09/AUG/2009

Echochrome by: ArcIo

“This game is so simple yet challenging. The only thing i would say needs improvement is the controls. Maybe use bumpers to jump up and down levels. Great game, Great music and very minimalistic. ...”

created 15/JUN/2009

mr. mannequin by: valentide

“i'm just judging the thing's gender from that "oops" sound from when it falls off a platform :P soo. echochrome. just downloaded it from the PS store yesterday... in love. i wish i got...”

created 07/JUN/2009

Echochrome (PS3) by: plaztiksyke

“It took me a little while to get into this game, but now I'm hooked. This is another good one to play in a group setting, brainstorming and passing the controller around. The atonal music is a great touch.”

created 31/JAN/2009