Fossil Echo is an adventure developed by Awaceb, released 1 July 2016 on Linux, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows). The main story takes about 3 hrs to finish.
What Fossil Echo is
Fossil Echo is an adventure game developed by Awaceb and released in 2016. It is available on Linux, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).
The premise, in the publisher's words
A platformer/adventure game about a boy and his journey to climb a giant tower. Why, and how did he get there? What will he find at the top? Influenced by the Oddworld series, Ico & Shadow of the Colossus, as well as Studio Ghibli films, Fossil Echo tells the story of a young boy and his journey to climb a giant tower in the middle of the sea. How he got there, and, more importantly, Why? are questions that will be answered via playable flashbacks during his ascent. And for those willing to meet the challenge, eight temples offer some insight on the game's lore and back-story.
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
How long it takes, and what that costs
The main story runs about 3 hrs. Completing everything takes closer to 6 hrs, roughly 2 times the length of the critical path.
What it launched against
Fossil Echo launched on 1 July 2016, within three weeks of Inside, Starbound, VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action and Furi.
Released around the same time: Inside, Starbound, VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action, Furi.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel. See all 2 videos →
Screenshots
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Quick answers
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