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Echo Weaver, a new Metroidvania developed by Moonlight Kids and Akupara Games, introduces a science-fiction twist on the time loop genre. Players control a hero known as a weaver who repeatedly restarts a journey in a chamber after 13 in-game hours. The narrative centers on uncovering a tragic backstory by exploring echoes of past events to potentially save the remnants of civilization.
The game emphasizes exploration and interaction over traditional combat. Players utilize a glaive, which functions as both a weapon and a versatile tool for solving environmental puzzles. While combat is described as not especially satisfying, the reviewer found the glaive's utility to be impressive throughout their 20-hour experience.
The reviewer notes that the game can feel tedious because time is a limited currency and progress, such as unlocked doors or character memories, resets each loop. However, they praise the game as an ingenious and bold take on the genre, highlighting tense platforming segments that require precision and persistence to overcome.
Echo Weaver is scheduled for release on Oct. 8 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC. The reviewer, who played a prerelease version on PC, recommends the title for its creative approach to mystery and exploration.
