

You get introduced to mercenaries named Glenn and Kylian.

However, things changed drastically after a the Opus Stone caused a massive explosion and killed numerous people.Ĭhained Echoes actually opened by putting the player in the midst of said major event.

The residents have experienced centuries of war. The in-game world’s a mix of fantasy and Steampunk. The story takes place in the continent of Valandis. Everything is fast and to the point while paying homage to similar games from the past. Linda did an impressive job of combining the retro vibe with mechanics that will appeal to modern players. This review is of my experience playing Chained Echoes on the Nintendo Switch.ĭeveloped by Matthias Linda and published by Deck13, Chained Echoes is definitely a title I recommend for JRPG fans. I was provided with a free digital code of Chained Echoes for review. From the storytelling to the combat system, it seems to do everything right! There are plenty of ways for you to explore Valandis on foot, while inside your mechs, or with the help of your team’s airship allowing you to explore the many furthest reaches of the continent helping you find towns, dangerous dungeons, and cool mini-game spots.Chained Echoes (Image: PR/Deck13) As far as I’m concerned, the indie game Chained Echoes might just be the perfect retro-styled JRPG.You can freely switch between them during battles at your own convenience. There are two primary modes that you can have while fighting on foot while on the ground or if your enemy tries to escape in the sky inside mechs burning them to ashes with your laser beam.Will you be able to right the wrongs of its tumultuous past and put its fate back into the hands of men? The choices you make won’t just affect your party but the continent at large. Valandis has suffered immensely for several generations now, manipulated into fighting by greedy and foolish tyrants.

