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(Downloadable Game) Featuring an elegant black and white art design inspired by the works of M.C. Escher, echochrome is a puzzle game unlike any other. With gameplay based on optical illusions, players must utilize five simple laws of perspective to join walkways, hide dangers, and create new paths to reach the "echos," or shadow guides. Once you've mastered the five laws, use them to create your own mind-bending levels to play and share with friends using the custom level editor. Master perspective puzzles based on optical illusions across 56 challenging levels that are exclusive to the PS3 version. [Sony]
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more... 95
GamePro
As Obi-Wan Kenobi once told me, "Many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view." Good advice when thinking your way through Echochrome's frequently mind stumping, addictive I-think-my-IQ-just-went-up-10-points, levels.
 94
Gamers' Temple
Echochrome is the epitome of great puzzle design in that a few simple rules are used to create a challenging and rewarding experience.
91
Gaming Age
Incredibly distinct and interesting, priced right at $9.99, and is absolutely worthy of much more attention.
91
PSX Extreme
I'm a sucker for puzzle games, and there's no doubt that Echochrome is easily one of the best I've ever played.
90
ZTGameDomain
A remarkably spare looking spatial puzzle game, Echochrome delivers challenging gameplay and innovation. As a truly unique experience, Echochrome is hard not to recommend. A dash of Lemmings with a whole lot of M.C. Escher, I think the latter would be proud.
86
GameFocus
This game will not have you glued to your PS3 or PSP for hours on end, but it is refreshing.
86
IGN
Echochrome is one of those puzzle titles that doesn't come along very often, but immediately strikes a chord for its unique gameplay and incredible depth.
85
Gamer's Hell
Although it's a bummer you can't download and saver others' puzzles, for 10 dollars, you're more than getting your money's worth here.
85
TotalPlayStation
There are times when a level can seem absolutely impossible until something just clicks, and the game's simple approach to delivering it all is infinitely helpful in that regard. Rather than distracting, you're encouraged to sit back and concentrate, and the result is an incredibly original, thoroughly engrossing take on a visual puzzler.
85
Gaming Target
Echochrome isn't just for smart people who adore the classical violin music that plays in the background, but it is for people who enjoy brainteasers and puzzle games.
85
Play UK
The game is basically an interactive optical illusion. [Issue#169, p.90]
85
PTGamers
Echochrome has a particular appeal that won't go unnoticed.
83
PSM3 Magazine UK
The most refined puzzle-action game on PS3. Hugely addictive. [June 2008, p.72]
83
The Onion (A.V. Club)
A literal expression of the phrase, "What you see is what you get."
82
Gamer 2.0
Overall, echochrome is one of the most unique puzzle games to come out in a while.
80
Playstation Official Magazine UK
An oddity that provides richness and balance to the softwre library. [June 2008, p.96]
80
GotNext
There's a lot to like in this simple and bizarre little game, with the potential for limitless content and a good variety of mazes already available.
80
GameSpot
The PS3 game is superior by virtue of its additional online features and sharper visuals, but no matter which version you choose, you won't be disappointed.
80
GameZone
Games like Echochrome only come around in a great while, completely devoid of anything controversial, yet full of gameplay and challenge that other games wish they had.
80
GameDaily
It's certainly mind-bending at times, but also relaxing. With a level editor in tow, there's more than enough here to warrant a purchase.
80
Gamer.nl
The design and concept of Echochrome is so simple that it seems easy to play. And it is: you can see all puzzles in one day if you try hard enough. Still, it requires some thinking and it's a surefire hit with puzzle-fans.
79
NZGamer
If you want a minimalist, surreal mind-bender to challenge your sense of reality then welcome to the world of Echochrome.
78
Cheat Code Central
Ultimately Echochrome is a concept wrapped up in a game - its minimalist design philosophy paired with new mechanics will win it praise from the games-are-art crowd.
75
1UP
It might seem like this review is a long list of complaints, and it is, especially regarding the time limit. But they're an assortment of small annoyances in what's otherwise a splendid puzzle game with a minimalist approach. And the ability to create and share your own mind-bending scenes encourages some homegrown M.C. Escherism.
75
Console Gameworld
Its artsy nature may not appeal to everyone, but there's no denying its many charms. For a paltry 10 bucks, it's a good value and an original experience.
70
Edge Magazine
For every moment of epiphany, wide-eyed with an awareness of a resolution, there's an equal number of blunderingly hapless wins, falling or jumping accidentally to new and advantageous positions. [June 2008, p.89]
70
EuroGamer
Worse for the game's long term prospects, the ability to toss yourself round corners and into awkward spaces is too difficult to master, because even with the ability to change camera rotation speed, precision is difficult to attain.
70
Boomtown
No-one’s going to argue over a couple of quid really, and if you’re looking for a lateral thinking puzzler, there can be no doubt that Sony has brought another unique product to the ever diversifying PlayStation Network. Just try not to fall off the edge.
70
TheSixthAxis
It's cool, confident and well made, and occasional clipping snag aside it's a clever little game, but it's as minimal it looks and probably the single most niche PSN game available right now.
54
Games Master UK
Good idea but it's not as clever as it likes to think. No one likes a smart arse. [July 2008, p.82]
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