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Lone Echo / Echo Arena |OT| Ender's Game + Ultimate Frisbee + Tron + Quidditch
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AllIsOneIsNone
Banned
IGN Review
Game got an 8.9. Nice!
Great game, and Echo Arena is my top 3 favorite multiplayer VR games thus far.
Game got an 8.9. Nice!
Great game, and Echo Arena is my top 3 favorite multiplayer VR games thus far.
oh wow, surprised to see a review
Hopefully more start reviewing it too. I think 8.9 is a fitting score for the game, big steps for vr and the potential upgrades/ improvements in the sequel are huge.
Vinegar Joe
Member
Finished it last night. Incredible experience.
Disappointed there hasn't been more coverage though, it feels like a fairly big leap for VR and proof long form games can exist in this space without the need to limit the player's movement (the opposite in fact).
I'd also say the player's relationship with Liv is one of the most satisfying I've come across in gaming for a long while.
Disappointed there hasn't been more coverage though, it feels like a fairly big leap for VR and proof long form games can exist in this space without the need to limit the player's movement (the opposite in fact).
I'd also say the player's relationship with Liv is one of the most satisfying I've come across in gaming for a long while.
i just started fixing the ai in the alien looking ship
GuitarAtomik
Member
It's an Oculus Studios game so I'd say chances are pretty much zero.
I never realised this but Liv responds to hand gestures like thumbs up etc. :O
You probably have an hour or 2 max before the end i think.
You probably have an hour or 2 max before the end i think.
Awww, was hoping I still had a lot left.
Vinegar Joe
Member
Around 3 hours at a guess.
Although I'll be honest I often lost track of time, I've no idea how long it took to complete
BackBackPunch
Member
Always use the wrist straps with Echo Arena. I learned this the hard way after I forgot I was holding the Touch controllers and opened my hand to catch the disk, sending my controller flying 8 feet into my ceiling. Still working like a champ though.
midasmulligan
Member
I find it similar to how Guerilla games went from making a less than stellar Killzone to making a potential GOTY with HZD. This game really deserves a ton of attention for what it accomplishes in such a tight and concise package. It drips with atmosphere and immersive details. Really next level VR stuff going on here. And by the way, echo arena is the bees knees man.
GuitarAtomik
Member
Just finished the single player today. Man, what an awesome game from start to finish. I want to go back and find all the service bots and audio logs I missed.
are a pain in the ass. Especially theBiomassesTrying to find my way between all this is starting to look like a graveyard. Why do there need to becock shaped one that push you away.on top of that ?radiation
I enjoyed those sections, added some needed stress to the game
Even better is propelling yourself from one of those corridors to the other whilst boosting to max speed.I find the
exploding growths/penis easier to deal with if you laser it up. overheats them and explodes them allowing you to pass through (whilst taking some radiation). Otherwise boosting past them before they can explode works too.
Putosaure
Member
Finished the game in less than 6 hours if I check the save slots timer. It was a great experience, and the story was neat. I was expecting this twist from the moment you realize
, but it was alright. I was excited as a 8 years old when
but a great experience nontheless. Everybody have to try it out !
the ship is somehow human
I was about to launch FTL, little disappointment not to get in a random part of the universe. The ending comes a little bit abruptly,
Chance Hale
Member
Is this playable with only 8 gbs of ram and a i53570k? Getting a rift in the morning.
Have a 980ti so good on that front
Have a 980ti so good on that front
Never have trouble finding a match, at least not since launch day where the servers where fucked.
Tho... Are matches ever supposed to be more than 3 on 3? Not sure if I've seen that yet, tho I haven't played super a lot.
Hoping for more courses eventually.
Finally got round to playing echo arena last night. kept getting matched against the same group of people (about 7-8 others so there was some slight variation atleast).
I already knew about launching/jousting from what I've read online so was able to understand that quickly but pulling it off reliably is another thing. I did manage to win 2 jousts out of 6-7 games I played XD On the downside the matchmaking is awkward, my very first game I was placed in a match against 2 lv40+ and 1 lv17 and theres only one other player on my team who was lv40 himself so I was completely useless lol.
This game really gets me spinning in comparison to lone echo, I lost my orientation to be facing forward constantly. Need to keep my feet fixed and rely on quick turns more so i dont punch the wall.
I already knew about launching/jousting from what I've read online so was able to understand that quickly but pulling it off reliably is another thing. I did manage to win 2 jousts out of 6-7 games I played XD On the downside the matchmaking is awkward, my very first game I was placed in a match against 2 lv40+ and 1 lv17 and theres only one other player on my team who was lv40 himself so I was completely useless lol.
This game really gets me spinning in comparison to lone echo, I lost my orientation to be facing forward constantly. Need to keep my feet fixed and rely on quick turns more so i dont punch the wall.
New update coming out for both games. The most important part is that it adds proper skill based match making to echo arena:
https://medium.com/echo-games-blog/draft-aug-10-2017-change-log-94cd76beb7a2
They've also fixed the framerate death that happens when you exit the space station for the first time
https://medium.com/echo-games-blog/draft-aug-10-2017-change-log-94cd76beb7a2
They've also fixed the framerate death that happens when you exit the space station for the first time
PeterVenkman
Member
This is fantastic! Is that frame rate issue in the SP? When I first got to the mining area I had to put the headset down for awhile because things were so unstable it made me nauseated
yeah that entire open area was causing issues for some players. For me it was only a problem the first time I entered the open space, after reloading it never happened again. Still, this should make it playable now for everyone else
MrFrankFontaine
Banned
Wow, just finished it. Excellent experience. I think it must be the combination of good voice acting, facial animation, writing and VR, but I felt more of a connection with Liv than I have with most other characters in games that I spent a lot more time with. There's just something about having a character right there in front of you that makes a huge difference.
While the length was short, I enjoyed every moment of being in that world. One of the best experiences I've had in VR.
It hit me most when we got separated and I lost her for awhile. The feeling of relief and joy when we were finally reunited. Then the feeling of loss again when she was losing oxygen. The ending (while abrupt, left the door wide open for what could be a very cool sequel story wise.
The oxygen part was definately more intense thanks to vr, I didn't know if the game wanted me to stop trying to bring her back but I kept trying again and again because I wanted to. Then during the end part when the ship jumps in time, I felt the need to hang on to her and make sure she wasn't lost in the process in case the game would have her seperated again if you didn't XD
Vinegar Joe
Member
Whatever you do, no matter how tempted you might be, don't use the (non-story based spoiler)
.
extreme drifter. The name is well earned. If your hand is pointing even slightly off axis when you pull that trigger - WHOOSH -
vomit comet
vomit comet
I loved using that
Spent atleast an hour
flying that around to test my limits (turns out I could handle it for that duration perfeclty fine complete with barrel rolls). I unfortunately placed it on top of a roof and it fell through the roof so I could never use it again (even when loading it would be just below the surface of the roof lol).
I also wished they could have made use of the hammers and drill like gun for the story, those were fun to use for breaking random floating rocks.
MrFrankFontaine
Banned
yeah, I'm curious what would have happened if I didn't keep trying. I'll have to give that a try next time. I was also hanging on to her as we were trying to make it to the bridge and she kept losing consciousness. I just wanted her to make it and I was expecting the story kill her in order to draw an emotional response. Glad I was wrong about that. I was also wrong as I didn't trust Apollo and thought that maybe the humans from the future spread the infection in order to stop a rougue AI.
st1nk nuts
Member
I don't have Lone Echo yet, but played a game of Echo Arena... is this the norm? I was watching my son play it and I just busted out laughing.
fluffthetiger
Neo Member
Ah I found the proper thread for this. Now that I am outside the space station the game has become a super addictive walking simulator ( er, actually floating I know ) and reminds me a lot of Firewatch With the dialogue.
As I better with the controls there is something very satisfying about flying past a space structure and slowing down at just the right time to catch it and hang on. I kind of wish that they had modelled the hand scraping across surfaces to slow yourself down and redirect your character to add another element of control but that would probably not be realistic and cause motion sickness.
Kind of shocked how good it is, such a same it didn't get reviewed by more major sites as its head and shoulders above other VR games.
As I better with the controls there is something very satisfying about flying past a space structure and slowing down at just the right time to catch it and hang on. I kind of wish that they had modelled the hand scraping across surfaces to slow yourself down and redirect your character to add another element of control but that would probably not be realistic and cause motion sickness.
Kind of shocked how good it is, such a same it didn't get reviewed by more major sites as its head and shoulders above other VR games.
yeah, its a game that I think anyone interested in vr should experience. Its also a shame that people will remember ready at dawn for Order 1886 since outside VR circles, games like Lone Echo are kinda unknown.
Also be sure to find this outside the space station, it lets you fly manually at transport ship speed (may cause motion sickness for some though so use with caution):
If you find yourself disorientated after using it and you dont have the option enabled, you can correct your rotational position by enabling the advance control scheme via the options menu.
ClutchAnderson
Member
That was my exact setup until recently and had no issues! my 3570K was @ 4.2
Also for anyone unaware: a sequel to Lone Echo has been announced, alongside a new multiplayer counterpart: Echo Combat.
Echo Combat will be a multiplayer first person shooter using the movement mechanics of Lone echo (and being tied to the universe of the 2 games). This also implies that Lone Echo 2 could have some first person shooter elements added to the mix too (completely speculative though).
Also, for clarification, its still unclear whether the sequel is Lone Echo 2 or a dlc expansion. All they announced is that the "Lone Echo's story will continue", when they revealed Echo Arena at the oculus conference.
Echo Combat will be a multiplayer first person shooter using the movement mechanics of Lone echo (and being tied to the universe of the 2 games). This also implies that Lone Echo 2 could have some first person shooter elements added to the mix too (completely speculative though).
Also, for clarification, its still unclear whether the sequel is Lone Echo 2 or a dlc expansion. All they announced is that the "Lone Echo's story will continue", when they revealed Echo Arena at the oculus conference.
ArtHands
Thinks buying more servers can fix a bad patch
https://uploadvr.com/echo-arena-gets-spooky-halloween-bash-close-free-download-era/
Echo Arena halloween event
Echo Arena halloween event
Spukc
always chasing the next thrill
HOLY FUCKING SHIT i just got this game
what the actual fuck all other vr games are trash compared to this game (besides robo recall)
i can't believe this stuff this is mario 64 all over again.
my brain is still adjusting to this magic.
i am legit try to grab my desk irl to move around
what the actual fuck all other vr games are trash compared to this game (besides robo recall)
i can't believe this stuff this is mario 64 all over again.
my brain is still adjusting to this magic.
i am legit try to grab my desk irl to move around