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There Came an Echo

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4 • 2015

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Quick resume

There Came an Echo is a real-time strategy game in which the player assumes command of a small squadron, using an advanced voice recognition system to issue orders. It features a character-driven sci-fi narrative that stars Wil Wheaton, Ashly Burch, Laura Bailey, Yuri Lowenthal, and more!

Global score

73/100

Genres

Indie, Strategy, Real Time Strategy (RTS)

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    Pros

    • Innovative voice command gameplay
    • Engaging voice acting and soundtrack
    • Immersive sci-fi story
    • Customizable commands and squad loadouts
    • Responsive voice recognition

    Cons

    • Short campaign length
    • Limited replayability
    • Some voice recognition hiccups
    • Linear and simple tactical gameplay
    • No multiplayer or cooperative modes

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players freely choose characters and use voice commands to perform attacks, allowing personal control over actions."

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      "Players have significant control over issuing commands via voice, allowing personal freedom in directing squad actions rather than following fixed routines."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "The game requires skillful combat, resource management, and learning from failure to progress, though combat mechanics are relatively simple."

      Capsule for BELOW BELOW

      "Game requires skill in voice command articulation and tactical decision-making, though combat mechanics are relatively simple and accessible."

    • Competition

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      -3

      "Focus is on single-player experience with no indication of ranked or multiplayer competition; play is at personal pace."

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    • Continuation

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      -2

      "Short campaign (~2 hours) with limited replayability; some players quickly finish and move on."

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    • Cooperation

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      -4

      "Gameplay centers on controlling a small squad independently with no multiplayer or cooperative modes."

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      "Gameplay centers on controlling a small squad independently; no multiplayer or cooperative modes."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players experiment with voice commands and spell pronunciation; some customization of spell language is possible."

      Capsule for In Verbis Virtus In Verbis Virtus

      "Players can customize voice commands and squad loadouts, adding personal expression and tactical variation."

    • Domination

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      "No evidence of exerting control over other players; interactions are balanced and respectful."

      Capsule for UNDYING - "KINGDOM" UNDYING - "KINGDOM"

      "No evidence of exerting control over other players; interactions are single-player and respectful."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      3

      "Immersive sci-fi setting and engaging gameplay provide a strong escape from real life stress and routine."

      Capsule for Anomaly 2 Anomaly 2

      "Immersive sci-fi story and voice-command gameplay provide engaging distraction from real life."

    • Expectation

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      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in the genre and story; no obligation or external pressure noted."

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    • Experimenting

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      "Multiple dialogue options, mission orders, and playstyles encourage trying new approaches."

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      "Innovative voice command system encourages players to explore new interaction methods and customize commands."

    • Exploration

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      "Missions are linear and map areas are predefined; limited discovery or open-world exploration."

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      "Missions are linear and maps small; limited exploration or discovery elements."

    • Expression

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      2

      "Players can customize crew names and some gear, allowing personal expression."

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      "Customization of voice commands and squad nicknames allows some personal expression."

    • Fantasy

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      3

      "Dystopian sci-fi setting with fictional narrative and speculative elements."

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      "Futuristic sci-fi setting with speculative technology and narrative themes."

    • Fellowship

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      -4

      "Single-player experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

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    • Growth

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      2

      "Players learn combat timing, enemy patterns, and explore story development, though gameplay complexity is moderate."

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      "Players learn to master voice commands and tactical timing, though gameplay complexity is moderate."

    • Health

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      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

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    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention and active combat; not designed for passive or background play."

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      "Requires focused attention to issue commands and manage combat; not suitable for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy

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      -4

      "Limited to character interactions in story; no close social relationships or emotional sharing with other players."

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      "Limited to character interactions in story; no close social relationships or emotional sharing with other players."

    • Leadership

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      4

      "Player leads squadmates by issuing commands and managing trust, guiding team actions and decisions."

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      "Player leads and directs squad members actively through voice commands, exercising authority and decision-making."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      2

      "Some progression through missions and weapon unlocks, but limited."

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      "Some progression through unlocking weapons and accessories, but limited upgrades and short campaign."

    • Relaxation

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      2

      "Generally balanced challenge with moments of tension; some players find dialogue slow and relaxing."

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      "Generally balanced challenge with moments of tension; voice command adds unique flow and immersion."

    • Sensation

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      2

      "Enjoyable audiovisual presentation with voice acting and music; some sensory stimulation but not intense."

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    • Status

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      -5

      "No social status or recognition systems; focus is on individual experience."

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    • Story

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      4

      "Narrative is a core element with voiced characters and plot twists driving player engagement."

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      "Narrative-driven game with voice-acted characters and plot twists; story is a major component."

    • Strategy

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      3

      "Tactical gameplay with positioning, resource management, and skill use, though not highly complex."

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      "Tactical real-time gameplay requiring planning and command sequencing, though mechanics are not deeply complex."

    • Thrill

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      2

      "Some suspense and tension in battles, but overall gameplay is measured and not high-risk."

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      "Some suspense and tension from real-time combat and voice command timing, but overall moderate risk."

    • Value

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      2

      "Generally considered good value especially on sale; short length noted but satisfying gameplay."

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    • Violence

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    • Survival

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      "Players manage health, stamina, and resources to survive threats; some challenge in avoiding failure."

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    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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