echochrome – Trophies, Screenshot Capture and User-Created Levels Added - Blu-ray Forum

Shin-Ra · 07-12-2007, 01:53 AM

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Developer: Japan Studio
Platform: Exclusive to PLAYSTATION®3 and PlayStation®Portable
Genre: Puzzle
Players: Single-Player
Rating: “E” for Everybody

Released on the PLAYSTATION Store:

Asia - OUT NOW | North America - OUT NOW | Europe - July 3rd 2008

Featuring elegantly designed black and white drawings, echochrome™ is a puzzle game for PS3 and PSP available via download on the PLAYSTATION®Store. Each version of echochrome features 56 exclusive levels -- totaling over 100 levels across both versions -- with each unique level designed specifically to match that platform's characteristics. Gamers are challenged to play within five simple laws of perspective that govern how one advances through each stage. Offering the most gameplay with the least graphics, echochrome is likened to playing a M.C. Escher drawing on PlayStation®. The player controls an infinite canvas, guiding a mannequin figure by carefully controlling the perspective, tilting and turning the level to create a continual pathway for the character to walk safely through the design. The goal of each level is to reach all of the echos, or shadow guides, as quickly as possible.

There is no set pathway for any level in echochrome. Players will find different and limitless ways to advance through each stage. Additionally, players are able to create their own unique levels using Canvas Mode, and share them with their friends. The PS3 version will allow players to upload their favorite custom levels to the developer, and the developer will pick the best of the best to distribute to all online players of the PS3 game via a free download.

A simple and highly addictive puzzle game, echochrome will change your perspective.

THE 5 PERSPECTIVE LAWS

Perspective traveling - By manipulating the viewpoint, the player can connect two pathways that are apart and the character will travel across as if the routes are connected.
Perspective landing - The character will fall down a hole and land on whatever appears beneath it.
Perspective jump - The character will jump if it walks over a jumping platform. Once it begins its descent, it will land on whatever appears underneath it.
Perspective absence - By hiding jumping platforms or holes, they cease to exist.
Perspective existence - If a gap in a pathway is blocked, the character will walk over it as if the pathway is connected.

PaulDubya · 07-12-2007, 01:58 AM

Tight work im lookin for it now

Zaphod · 07-12-2007, 02:40 AM

It's a good think Sony is coming out with some games to show the full power of the PS3, can't wait for some black and white line drawn graphics is 1080p

Seriously this one looks interesting, plus i like MC Escher.

movies3 · 07-12-2007, 03:12 AM

i saw the trailer for this on E3 looks very cool cant wait

Dadds · 07-12-2007, 03:18 AM

It looks good but it looks like it will get real hard real quick.

movies3 · 07-12-2007, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dadds

It looks good but it looks like it will get real hard real quick.

u think my mine will be on overload lmao

Shin-Ra · 07-12-2007, 09:14 PM

Here's the official trailer.

helli3yte · 07-12-2007, 09:37 PM

this game isn't even worth 600 dollars . i mean 499 now. i would have a more fun time playing connect the dots.

haichuu · 07-12-2007, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by helli3yte

this game isn't even worth 600 dollars . i mean 499 now. i would have a more fun time playing connect the dots.

Lol then by all means go play connect the Dots this game looks great something genuinely new and intriguing I hope more games like this and Little Big Planet come out. Something that is really innovative and not just waving my controller around.

ps3andlovinit · 07-12-2007, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

Here's the official trailer.

One of our kids is going to go absolutely crazy when I show them the premise behind this. They love these kind of puzzle games...and this is a great twist.

Shin-Ra · 07-12-2007, 10:31 PM

Oh yeah, this is going to be for PS3 and PSP but I don't know if the PSP version will come on a UMD or be a download played from memory stick.

Maximus · 07-13-2007, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

Oh yeah, this is going to be for PS3 and PSP but I don't know if the PSP version will come on a UMD or be a download played from memory stick.

Phil Harrison said it would be on UMD for the PSP and a PSN download for the PS3.

WriteSimply · 07-13-2007, 03:49 PM

This may be a great game to play. The reason is simple. The graphics on a 2D view doesn't make sense. Moving it on a 3D view KINDA makes sense. So to have a 3D-based game that is viewed 2D is going to tax your brain and can be insanely addictive. Another download game SOLD!

I do wonder how the programmers code this thing.

fuad

jermwhl · 07-13-2007, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by helli3yte

this game isn't even worth 600 dollars . i mean 499 now. i would have a more fun time playing connect the dots.

I don't think anyone would pay 600 dollars for a game.

or 499 for that matter!

Dadds · 07-13-2007, 03:56 PM

I get a headache just watching the trailer.

Shin-Ra · 07-13-2007, 04:00 PM

Phil H. says in a GameTrailers interview that you'll be able to create your own content in echochrome too! At least level creation I presume.. probably with online sharing!

Dadds · 07-13-2007, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

Phil H. says in a GameTrailers interview that you'll be able to create your own content in echochrome too! At least level creation I presume.. probably with online sharing!

That is the best news of the day.

BluManta · 07-13-2007, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zaphod

It's a good think Sony is coming out with some games to show the full power of the PS3, can't wait for some black and white line drawn graphics is 1080p

Seriously this one looks interesting, plus i like MC Escher.

LMAO!!!! Classic!

Shin-Ra · 07-27-2007, 02:57 AM

echochrome should have something a little like this, more refined through probably. For example graphically echochrome automatically removes the block outlines where they're not needed to give perspective.

rbelong2us · 08-09-2007, 04:25 AM

I know I'm digging up some older posts but I'm new here and I'm seeing lots of stuff that I havent seen before. That said...

This game looks amazing! I love this kind of brain burning stuff. Anyone know if its coming out in the States? I sure hope so because I will buy it on the release date. Thanks for posting this Shin-Ra

07-12-2007, 01:53 AM	#1
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	echochrome – Trophies, Screenshot Capture and User-Created Levels Added Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Developer: Japan Studio Platform: Exclusive to PLAYSTATION®3 and PlayStation®Portable Genre: Puzzle Players: Single-Player Rating: “E” for Everybody Released on the PLAYSTATION Store: Asia - OUT NOW \| North America - OUT NOW \| Europe - July 3rd 2008 Featuring elegantly designed black and white drawings, echochrome™ is a puzzle game for PS3 and PSP available via download on the PLAYSTATION®Store. Each version of echochrome features 56 exclusive levels -- totaling over 100 levels across both versions -- with each unique level designed specifically to match that platform's characteristics. Gamers are challenged to play within five simple laws of perspective that govern how one advances through each stage. Offering the most gameplay with the least graphics, echochrome is likened to playing a M.C. Escher drawing on PlayStation®. The player controls an infinite canvas, guiding a mannequin figure by carefully controlling the perspective, tilting and turning the level to create a continual pathway for the character to walk safely through the design. The goal of each level is to reach all of the echos, or shadow guides, as quickly as possible. There is no set pathway for any level in echochrome. Players will find different and limitless ways to advance through each stage. Additionally, players are able to create their own unique levels using Canvas Mode, and share them with their friends. The PS3 version will allow players to upload their favorite custom levels to the developer, and the developer will pick the best of the best to distribute to all online players of the PS3 game via a free download. A simple and highly addictive puzzle game, echochrome will change your perspective. THE 5 PERSPECTIVE LAWS Perspective traveling - By manipulating the viewpoint, the player can connect two pathways that are apart and the character will travel across as if the routes are connected. Perspective landing - The character will fall down a hole and land on whatever appears beneath it. Perspective jump - The character will jump if it walks over a jumping platform. Once it begins its descent, it will land on whatever appears underneath it. Perspective absence - By hiding jumping platforms or holes, they cease to exist. Perspective existence - If a gap in a pathway is blocked, the character will walk over it as if the pathway is connected. Last edited by Shin-Ra; 08-24-2008 at 02:49 AM.

07-27-2007, 02:57 AM	#19
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	echochrome should have something a little like this, more refined through probably. For example graphically echochrome automatically removes the block outlines where they're not needed to give perspective. Last edited by Shin-Ra; 07-27-2007 at 02:59 AM.

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07-12-2007, 01:58 AM	#2
PaulDubya Senior Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Miami Florida "305" Blu-ray collection:68 Blu-ray reviews:16	Tight work im lookin for it now

07-12-2007, 02:40 AM	#3
Zaphod Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2007 Location:A small planet somewhere in the vicinity of Betelgeuse. Blu-ray collection:350 Trading Score:4	It's a good think Sony is coming out with some games to show the full power of the PS3, can't wait for some black and white line drawn graphics is 1080p Seriously this one looks interesting, plus i like MC Escher.

07-12-2007, 03:12 AM	#4
movies3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2006 Location:KY Blu-ray collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:56	i saw the trailer for this on E3 looks very cool cant wait

07-12-2007, 03:18 AM	#5
Dadds Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:South NJ Blu-ray reviews:3	It looks good but it looks like it will get real hard real quick.

07-12-2007, 09:14 PM	#7
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	Here's the official trailer.

07-12-2007, 09:37 PM	#8
helli3yte Active Member Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Mt.Prospect, IL	this game isn't even worth 600 dollars . i mean 499 now. i would have a more fun time playing connect the dots.

07-12-2007, 10:31 PM	#11
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	Oh yeah, this is going to be for PS3 and PSP but I don't know if the PSP version will come on a UMD or be a download played from memory stick.

07-13-2007, 03:49 PM	#13
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	This may be a great game to play. The reason is simple. The graphics on a 2D view doesn't make sense. Moving it on a 3D view KINDA makes sense. So to have a 3D-based game that is viewed 2D is going to tax your brain and can be insanely addictive. Another download game SOLD! I do wonder how the programmers code this thing. fuad

07-13-2007, 03:56 PM	#15
Dadds Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:South NJ Blu-ray reviews:3	I get a headache just watching the trailer.

07-13-2007, 04:00 PM	#16
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	Phil H. says in a GameTrailers interview that you'll be able to create your own content in echochrome too! At least level creation I presume.. probably with online sharing!

08-09-2007, 04:25 AM	#20
rbelong2us Member Member since:Aug 2007	I know I'm digging up some older posts but I'm new here and I'm seeing lots of stuff that I havent seen before. That said... This game looks amazing! I love this kind of brain burning stuff. Anyone know if its coming out in the States? I sure hope so because I will buy it on the release date. Thanks for posting this Shin-Ra

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