
You get introduced to mercenaries named Glenn and Kylian. However, things changed drastically after a the Opus Stone caused a massive explosion and killed numerous people.Ĭhained Echoes actually opened by putting the player in the midst of said major event. The residents have experienced centuries of war. The in-game world’s a mix of fantasy and Steampunk. The story takes place in the continent of Valandis. Everything is fast and to the point while paying homage to similar games from the past. Linda did an impressive job of combining the retro vibe with mechanics that will appeal to modern players. This review is of my experience playing Chained Echoes on the Nintendo Switch.ĭeveloped by Matthias Linda and published by Deck13, Chained Echoes is definitely a title I recommend for JRPG fans. I was provided with a free digital code of Chained Echoes for review.

From the storytelling to the combat system, it seems to do everything right! Chained Echoes (Image: PR/Deck13) As far as I’m concerned, the indie game Chained Echoes might just be the perfect retro-styled JRPG.
