I wanted to like this game for it's beautiful aesthetic and chill gameplay loop, and sense of mystery/mysticism. But holy heck, the writing. It's not just bad and distracting, it's so poorly done that it actually prevents you from understanding what to do next. I found a shrine with a description on it that said, "Slatherous bestowith brazen goldenith...
Echo of the Wilds2014
Echo of the Wilds
2014 Anthony Case71Good
Playtime
ModerateTypically 15 hours
Playable on
- Steam DeckPlayable
- Steam MachinePlayable
Available on
- $6.99
Game modes
Details
- Launch
- May 2, 2014
- Developer
- Caiysware
- Publisher
- Anthony Case
- Themes
- -
Overview
Echo of the Wilds is a puzzly narrativy adventure, featuring randomised wilderness survival. Finding yourself in mysterious forests you must unfurl a spiritual tale of solace before the unending winter consumes all. There a spirit guide will help you learn the skills of survival and the secrets of the wilds: why you awakened there, their purpose, and how to finally be free from its clutches and malevolent apparitions. The gameplay focuses on exploration and survival of the randomised wilds. Gathering resources to build gear and sustain yourself, learning new skills and the intertwining interactions between the various areas, seasons, and weather.
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Reception
Players76
Good- Steam76from 168 reviews
Echo of the Wilds is a distinctive survival adventure that takes a quieter and more thoughtful approach than many games in the genre. Developed by caiys and published by caiysware, it places players in a mysterious wilderness where survival is only one part of a much larger journey. Rather than focusing on combat-heavy encounters or large-scale base...