Somber Echoes
Release Date: January 21, 2025
Action, science fiction, platformers, metroidvania, indie games, 2.5D, side-scroll, Greek mythology, singleplayer
A 2,5D metroidvania with platforming elements, set in a sci-fi world inspired by Greek and Roman mythologies. Somber Echoes takes place on board of the Atromitos spaceship that's overrun by monsters. We explore, climb and deal with enemies using a futuristic spear.
Somber Echoes is a metroidvania set in a universe combining elements of Greek and Roman mythologies with sci-fi. The game was developed by Rock Pocket Games - a Norwegian development studio whose portfolio includes such projects as Moons of Madness and Shiftlings.
Plot
In Somber Echoes we play the role of a heroine named Adrestia, who wakes up on board the spaceship Atromitos. A mysterious cataclysm turned this ship into a habitat for monsters from another dimension. To make matters worse, the protagonist's twin sister - Harmony - intends to destroy the Universe. Our character has no choice but to move forward and try to find a way to put an end to the problems before things completely get out of control.
Mechanics
In Somber Echoes we watch the action from the side. Adventure leads us through diverse, futuristic locations on board the Atromitos. Individual levels are connected with each other, creating a kind of extensive labyrinth. While traversing them, Adrestia jumps on platforms, performs wall runs, avoids traps and terrain obstacles, and faces various monsters, including powerful bosses.
The protagonist uses a spear, which she throws at enemies and with which she fights in close combat. The heroine must constantly be on the move, avoid attacks and parry them, as well as launch quick counterattacks. As Adrestia progresses, she gains new powers and skills that allow her to face increasingly greater challenges, as well as reach hard-to-reach places.
Technical aspects
Somber Echoes runs on Unreal Engine 5.
Videos and Screens
[1:00] Somber Echoes - Launch Trailer
[0:25] Somber Echoes - Release Date Reveal Trailer
Somber Echoes Summary
Platforms:
PC Windows
Developer: Rock Pocket Games
Publisher: Bonus Stage Publishing
Age restrictions: 12+
Somber Echoes System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5-9600K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce RTX 2060 / Radeon RX 5600 XT, 25 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i7-13600K / AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 8 GB GeForce RTX 3060 / 12 GB Radeon RX 6700 XT, 30 GB HDD, Windows 11 64-bit