War has been a way of life for its citizens for hundreds of years, with entire generations living and dying never knowing any other way of life. In short, developer Matthias Linda has tapped into a very specific niche, setting a high-water mark of quality in the process.Ĭhained Echoes takes place on the war-torn continent of Valandis, a place constantly embroiled in conflicts between its three dominant kingdoms. A crisp pixel-art style and stellar musical compositions wow the eye and ear as it weaves an involved and lengthy narrative full of twists and turns. It successfully sets out to reinvigorate the well-worn turn-based combat formula found in many games of that era while adding many smart and well-considered elements to the mix, ultimately creating a bold and involving combat experience that feels classic and fresh at the same time.
It lovingly embraces its 16-bit JRPG inspirations while never feeling derivative in the slightest.
Chained Echoes is a game that effortlessly evokes superlatives.
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