Minimalist horror
Horror games are an interesting concept, but most fail to capture the essence of pure terror. Fortunately, this game does. Minimalistic in style, Dark Echo employs creative gameplay mechanics.
A great blend of fear and fun
Dark Echo traps you in darkness, where you need to find your way through many threats using visualized sound.
This title features 80 different, spine-tingling levels for you to pass. These stages are dark, and the only guide you have are the sounds you create. The noise will bounce off obstacles and dangers surrounding you.
The mechanic of using sound to see is quite innovative and makes this game so unique. This is also what makes every stage so challenging. Even if you gain confidence in the first few levels, you’ll still freak out at every corner.
In a horror game, the environment is everything. Not all games execute this correctly. In this title, there’s a beautiful balance between sound and scenery. This is also partly due to its minimalistic approach.
Best of all, you don’t need to have the latest iPhone or iPad to play this game. It’s highly optimized, so you aren’t spared if you have an older device.
An element that will frustrate you though, is the constant trial and error format. In order to complete most levels, you’ll have to start from the beginning multiple times before you figure it all out.
Where can you run this program?
This thrill ride is available for IOS 8.0 and up, as well as Android 2.3 and up.
Is there a better alternative?
No. Dark Echos is unique in its gameplay mechanics with its use of visualized sounds. However, if you prefer a more classic horror, you might try one of the titles from the Five Nights at Freddy’s series.
Our take
Dark Echo is a great title that’s fun to play but challenging if you take it seriously. There’s enough for casuals and hardcore players alike. All in all, it’s a great addition to the horror genre.
Should you download it?
Yes. If you’re looking for a wonderful mix between horror and interesting gameplay, this is a great choice.
