Since the service launched in 2017, Xbox Game Pass has been a great home for indie games thanks to Microsoft constantly bringing in independent titles. Many of the best games to launch on Game Pass in the past few years have been indie titles, with some remaining exclusive to the Xbox platform. One such game seems to beEcho Generation, a voxel-art RPG coming exclusively to Xbox Game Pass just in time for Halloween next month.
Echo Generationwas first announced during Xbox’s July 2020 games showcase, where it gained immediate attention for its 3D pixel (or voxel) art stylealong with itsStranger Things-like nostalgia influence. The game received even more attention when developer Cococucumber released a demo for it during The Game Awards in December 2020, which was playable on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. The game immediately drew comparisons to the likes ofEarthBoundthanks to its turn-based combat and 90s setting.
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Since this demo released, developer Cococucumber went silent regardingEcho Generation, releasing no trailers and appearing at no major events throughout the year. Thankfully, it appears that this was for the best as the developer revealed a new trailer for the game today alongside the announcement that it will release on October 21st for PC and Xbox platforms. The trailer, which once again highlights the game’s unique style, reveals that the story will likely take some very bizarre directions, with aMetal Gear-like mech appearing at one point and some creepy looking monsters appearing along the way.
As previously mentioned,Echo Generationis a turn-based RPG that seems to take influence from the likes ofEarthBoundandUndertale, as the game’s trailer showcases some rhythm game sequences during combatsimilar to the recently releasedDeltarune Chapter 2. The game will mix real-time gameplay mechanics with its turn-based combat and features an electronic/synth-wave soundtrack to recapture the vibe of its 1990s influences.
Being set in 90s Canada,Echo Generationseems like it will take a similar approach to games likeSouth Park: The Stick of TruthandYakuza: Like a Dragonin its approach to recontextualizing its scenarios into fun RPG battles. The game joins a host of new independent titlesreleasing on Xbox Game Pass in October such asThe Good Life,Into the Pit, andMoonglow Bay, alongside heavy hitting AAA titles likeBack 4 Blood.
Echo Generationwill release on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on October 21st 2021. The game will also be part of Xbox Game Pass.
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