Synduality: Echo of Ada
Release Date: January 23, 2025
Action, TPP, science fiction, post-apocalypse, mechs, TPS, shooters, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
OpenCritic
Steam
SYNDUALITY is a post-apocalyptic TPP shooter. The player controls the pilot of a mecha, who goes on expeditions into the ruins of human civilization in search of resources. The gameplay focuses on dynamic skirmishes and developing relationships with an AI-controlled companion.
Videos and Screens
[1:16] Synduality: Echo of Ada - Launch Trailer
[1:45] Synduality: Echo of Ada - Opening Cinematic Trailer
NextPlay: 6.5 / 10 by Brad Goodwin
Synduality: Echo of Ada is a ton of fun but ultimately struggles to capitalise on the addictive and satisfying gameplay loop it has with a subdued story.
The Beta Network: 3 / 10 by Samuel Incze
Synduality: Echo of Ada suffers from uninspired gameplay, sluggish combat and a tedious progression system that fails to deliver the mech-shooter experience promised by its early trailers. While the visuals and performance on PS5 are fine, the lack of any engaging mechanics and frustrating systems make it extremely hard to recommend.
TheSixthAxis: 9 / 10 by Miguel Moran
Synduality Echo of Ada is the ultimate extraction experience - sanding off rough edges and putting a shine on the most exciting elements of the genre. Bundled together with cool mechs, customizable characters, and tight combat just makes this sweet experience even sweeter.
Synduality: Echo of Ada Description
SYNDUALITY is a sci-fi third-person shooter. The project was developed by the Game Studio team, which is also known for Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai.
Plot
The game is set in the year 2222. A few years earlier, human civilization was almost completely destroyed by the fallout of a toxic rainfall known as "Tears of the New Moon," which led to the death of most humans and the birth of mutant beasts that preyed on the survivors of our species.
To survive, human survivors are forced to build an underground bastion called Amasia. There they encounter advanced Magus artificial intelligences and begin to cooperate with them. Players take on the role of a mecha pilot named Alba Kuze, who goes on expeditions to the surface to collect valuable resources in the form of AO crystals.
In these missions, the protagonist is accompanied by a female robot ADA, led by one of the artificial intelligences Magus.
Game mechanics
SYNDUALITY is an action game, in which we observe the events from a third person perspective. We explore wild terrains and ruins of human civilization, fighting monsters with a rich arsenal of weapons and collecting crystals.
During the expeditions we are accompanied by the AI-controlled ADA, which helps us in skirmishes and provides valuable advice. It is also possible to have conversations with this artificial intelligence, which allows us to develop our relationship with it and obtain various useful information.
Game modes
The game features singleplayer and multiplayer modes. In the case of the latter variant, we get PvPvE gameplay, which means that we fight both AI-led monsters and other players who try to neutralize us and take away our collected resources.
Technical aspects
SYNDUALITY features eye-pleasing 3D graphics, with convincingly realized post-apocalyptic locations and attractive mecha designs.
Synduality: Echo of Ada Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S
Developer: Game Studio
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Age restrictions: 16+
Synduality: Echo of Ada System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: (30 fps / 1080p) Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1060 / 8 GB Radeon RX 480, 60 GB HDD, Windows 10/11 64-bit
Recommended: (60 fps / 1080p) Intel Core i7-11700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 8 GB GeForce RTX 3060 Ti / 12 GB Radeon RX 6700 XT, 60 GB HDD, Windows 10/11 64-bit