Alter Echo
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Alter Echo is a third-person action game with a focus on close quarters combat. It is set in the 29th century where a substance named Multiplast replaces all known construction materials because it can be formed into anything. But something is wrong on the planet Proteus, the only known source of Multiplast. Now the simple worker Nevin has to investigate and stop the megalomaniac shape shifter Paavo who controls an even more powerful substance.
Luckily soon after the beginning of the game Nevin gets his hands on a special suit, which allows him to morph into three forms. The sword form is for melee combat, in which combos can be triggered by using the correct button combinations. The cannon form is a big robot which is more suited for gunplay and the stealth form is a futuristic lizard with a long tongue. During combat the player can instantly switch between the forms, which allows for many combinations depending on the former action or movement. This gets rewarded with plasma points which are used to upgrade Nevin's life energy, new moves or better weapons.
Besides combat, the game features basic switch puzzles and rhythm-based mini games. Most notable is the Time Dilation Mode, which can be activated near enemies - then the mini game begins and, if successfully completed, launches an especially powerful attack.
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Average score: 67% (based on 29 ratings)
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Average score: 2.8 out of 5 (based on 10 ratings with 1 reviews)
Ambitious but flawed genre piece in a fascinating new setting.
The Good
The living, organic world you explore is both artistically
breathtaking and conceptually fascinating. A great deal of the
pleasure of this game can be derived from simply walking around
and admiring the scenery.
The Bad
The gameplay itself becomes repetitious, comprising of close
combat button mashing interspersed with switch flicking in
relatively linear environments. There may be 50 levels but they
tend to be quite short and easily completed. Boss battles can also
get quite laborious.
The Bottom Line
If you have ever been inspired by sci-fi bio-mechanics, but tire of
H.R.Giger rip offs then this is for you. An average game raised to a
compelling adventure, by dint of its superb art direction and
atmospheric sound effects. I’m so glad I didn’t listen to the
detractors and decided to visit Proteus for myself.
Xbox · by Rupert Breheny (117) · 2004
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Game added by Rupert Breheny.
PlayStation 3 added by Charly2.0.
Additional contributors: Apogee IV, Patrick Bregger.
Game added May 29, 2004. Last modified July 17, 2024.