Echoes
Release date: May 29, 2024
Developers: Nova-box
Publishers: Nova-box
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Categories: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Keyboard Only Option, Mouse Only Option, Playable without Timed Input, Stereo Sound, Touch Only Option, Steam Cloud, Remote Play on Phone, Remote Play on Tablet, Remote Play on TV, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English, French

Plunge into Greenhearth , a small town hiding heavy secrets: take on the role of Ricky Fox and lead an investigation that gradually shifts from an intimate film noir into oppressive Lovecraftian horror. Driven by memorable characters and revelations that will linger long after the credits roll, Echoes delivers a taut narrative where every discovery matters and leads to four distinct endings shaped by your choices. But hurry — it may already be too late… Search scenes rich with clues, confront mysterious witnesses, and steer the investigation as you wish. A simple point-and-click system that reinforces the detective feel and pushes you to become the protagonist of the story. Every decision alters relationships, opening or closing leads and triggering tangible consequences. True replayability: explore different paths to reveal the full extent of the mystery, with multiple possible endings depending on your choices. Hand-painted illustrations that evolve with the narrative: from soft grayscale to stark black & white, culminating in a breathtaking Technicolor finale. Minimalist, effective sound design that enhances the game’s intimate, cinematic atmosphere. A gallery of eccentric characters, from a tough-as-nails sheriff to a neurotic waitress, making every playthrough unique. Play the story with a friend via Remote Play Together to share all the emotions of this dark, horrific investigation. 

Press reviews: “With a fantastical story that will quickly draw you in and plenty of detective work to be done, Echoes is an excellent visual novel that we struggled to put down. Its gorgeous art style, that changes as the story progresses, is simply the icing on the cake.” 8/10 – Gamespew “Echoes presents an intriguing mystery through a gorgeous progression of graphical styles [...]” 70% – Adventure Game Hotspot 

Notes: Over the course of the story, player will encounter: usage of guns, violence, and consumption of tobacco. Echoes introduces body-horror elements towards the second half of the story.