Echo had been on my list of VNs to play ever since finishing Adastra last year but put it off because i was partly turned off by the idea of the horror genre plus Adastra seriously pulled at my heartstrings so much i cried my eyes out when it was over and was weary about going through that again so soon. I only started playing Echo 5 days ago and i'm glad i waited as long as i did, not knowing the VN wasn't complete yet. Some seriously good timing on my part!
Safe to say i was sucked right into the game and having just completed my final route i'm emotionally broken again and yes i did cry again. Genuinely i just want to cuddle TJ, I'm both in love with and disgusted by Leo, feel sorry for Flynn despite his behaviour, hopeful for Carl, proud of Jenna and really relate to Chase. For those curious i played the following:
TJ > Leo > Flynn > Carl > Benefits > Route 65 > Jenna
I still have The Smoke Room and Arches to play but they won't be with the core group so it won't really feel the same. Without a doubt though this is definitely one of if not my favourite VN i've ever played. Thank you so so much to the EchoProject team for producing the wonderful pieces of art that you make. I hope you can continue for many years to come!