Glen Atwell
Shaun InguanzoEchochrome Review - PSP and PS3
July 28th 2008 06:08
Console:
Handheld
Article:
Review
Score (out of 10):
9.5
Author:
Glen Atwell
Online Multiplayer:
No
Echochrome
PSP, Playstation 3
$59.95
ECHOCHROME is the first puzzle game since Tetris to send shivers of addiction down my spine.
Remember that moment when you cleared your first line of oddly-shaped blocked, and were rewarded with more space and a deep sense of satisfaction?
If you do, you'lll love Echochrome.
Sony's new puzzler requires players to manipulate a maze of paths, ensuring a walking stick figure can safely walk and reach a number of check points. You control perspective, and rotate your view of the paths to ensure the man can safely cross holes, jump onto ledges above and walk past obstructions.
There are five perspective laws which govern the game; travelling, landing, existence, absence and jumping. For example, if a path appears to be complete, it is. Or if one pathway appears to be above another, it is.
The game engine is complex, but the on-screen interface is masterfully simple, and enjoyable.
If you enjoy the luxury of owning a PS3 and a PSP, grab this title on the handheld.
Echochrome is a genuine pick up and puzzle game, perfect for in the car or on the train.
The PS3 version is identical, but lacks the portability that made Tetris one of the best puzzlers of all time, and Echochrome is definitely on par.
PSP, Playstation 3
$59.95
ECHOCHROME is the first puzzle game since Tetris to send shivers of addiction down my spine.
Remember that moment when you cleared your first line of oddly-shaped blocked, and were rewarded with more space and a deep sense of satisfaction?
If you do, you'lll love Echochrome.
Sony's new puzzler requires players to manipulate a maze of paths, ensuring a walking stick figure can safely walk and reach a number of check points. You control perspective, and rotate your view of the paths to ensure the man can safely cross holes, jump onto ledges above and walk past obstructions.
There are five perspective laws which govern the game; travelling, landing, existence, absence and jumping. For example, if a path appears to be complete, it is. Or if one pathway appears to be above another, it is.
The game engine is complex, but the on-screen interface is masterfully simple, and enjoyable.
If you enjoy the luxury of owning a PS3 and a PSP, grab this title on the handheld.
Echochrome is a genuine pick up and puzzle game, perfect for in the car or on the train.
The PS3 version is identical, but lacks the portability that made Tetris one of the best puzzlers of all time, and Echochrome is definitely on par.
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