Once again, an Echo Project production that knocks it out of the park.
I'm utterly shattered at how well written and detailed these are. These VNs really make me realize that over the years that I've enjoyed horror and scary games, they pale in comparison that is this.
Spoilers beyond this point
This story, pulls together everything that the Echo VN is; the good intentions, the closeness, the shock, the grit, the harrowing feeling of what is coming next and finishes it off beautifully. The bonus in this is the end of their story, the crooked road of recovery. I know, especially in these VNs that a happy ending is rare, in the sense of it being satisfying where it is left. Despite that, the road to recovery is hard, up-hills are mountains and down-hills are cliffs, none of which stops our two beloved characters from sticking together. I am relieved, to say the least that this story ended, though still saddened by the loss of friendship between Arturo and Cameron.
Amazing Visual novel with beautiful art and beautiful story
There are a LOT of CG and art here, really make you feels the story so much more
Love all the main characther especially Devon (the bear is very sweet)
5/5 would recommend this to anyone who looking for gay furry romance with a taste of horror in it (yes the horror part is real so please take it as a warning)
A "Sequel" to Echo but not really, sure characters appeared in both and they deal with similar things but Arches is it's own beast.
Cameron and Devon story and by consequence Artie too is a interesting sequel to what Echo already offered, both of them deal with supernatural entities and substance use, how carelessness even in moments you don't think much could harm you.
Arches don't live into Echo's shadow it tries and succeeds in making it's own dram and it's own version of things, it's more brutal then Echo and I will have to say if you had any kind of past with the themes touched in this VN you will empatize with them way more.
Overall I think Arches is a fantastic experience one that is worth is it's time, is not that super long but not short either is enjoyable ride.
What a wonderful read if a bit too fast paced at the end. A few more details would have been nice.
spoilers ahead
Would have been nice to have the proposal shown, a bit of joy to ease the horrors of the torture. For us its mere hours and fresh. (Vividly so if you are like me and manifest yourself into the MCs shoes) and was it a marriage of necessity or actual love?
In this situation I could see either. Necessity to ease the panic attacks and the separation anxiety that no doubt would have developed shortly after escape, the pandemic possibly compounding on top of it all.
Or love, in which case would be the rock in which got these two through their toughest trials.
On a side note. I'm sad about the Archie/Cam dynamic falling apart. It sucks losing a long time friend simply because both are too scared to take that first step in properly communicating. One distrusting the echo shadow that never left, the other not being honest about his newfound abilities limits or control.
If cam can control it freely at this point in the story, then the fallen friendship would indeed be his fault, if he cannot, there's a chance at reconciliation.
2- The emotional whiplash of thinking everything is ok months later, suddenly Devon is alone and Cam DEAD, to lol just a dream had me FUCKED. UP. ECHO PROJECT NOT COOL (jk was well written had me believing and in tears for that moment.)
3- HUSBAND!!! legit screamed when I read that.
Lastly, my favourite line: ...it doesn't matter, it isn't worth figuring out, and that I need to focus on us. -Devon
Arches fucked me up more than anything else from Echo Project did. Most likely from the story's relevance to me. Honestly? If someone asked me, I would be tempted to say don't play it. It's the best thing Echo Project has written but it's fucked. I had warnings for the other games echo project has but the other games did not hit me as hard as this.
Overall 10/10 story with an almost unbearably realistic ending, considering everything that happened throughout the story and everything is written, the experience the characters felt were real, but everything else? That's for you to decide and the writers certainly did their job to make it seem either way.
(Also i say this is "the best thing produced by echo project" but its easier to perfect something short rather than their longer projects! The team does great.)
I didn't cry, but i will randomly think of this story and the bittersweet arch shaped place it has in my mind.
Is this story actually finished? I'm halfway through Echo now (Carl and Flynn done, working on Tobias now) and I was intrigued by Flynn's end credits peek at Arches.
Searching about online sa yes it's done but here and some other places says it's not done/ongoing, what's the deal? 😕
holy shit just played through it, such a rollercoaster of emotions. great vn overall, art, writing and etc., my only real criticism being the lack of player input/choices, but i'm fine with that. i just wonder how it would be if maybe in some parts you had to make a choice, and depending on it, something really bad happens, kinda like the train part in echo, specifically leo's route. but again, i don't mind the lack of player input and really enjoyed this vn, keep it up guys
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The story was amazing, and the ending was so heartwarming! I think im gonna hold this close to my heart for a while, amazing work!
FUCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK
Once again, an Echo Project production that knocks it out of the park.
I'm utterly shattered at how well written and detailed these are. These VNs really make me realize that over the years that I've enjoyed horror and scary games, they pale in comparison that is this.
Spoilers beyond this point
This story, pulls together everything that the Echo VN is; the good intentions, the closeness, the shock, the grit, the harrowing feeling of what is coming next and finishes it off beautifully. The bonus in this is the end of their story, the crooked road of recovery. I know, especially in these VNs that a happy ending is rare, in the sense of it being satisfying where it is left. Despite that, the road to recovery is hard, up-hills are mountains and down-hills are cliffs, none of which stops our two beloved characters from sticking together. I am relieved, to say the least that this story ended, though still saddened by the loss of friendship between Arturo and Cameron.
I'm left ugly crying at 9:41 PM on a Monday
Amazing Visual novel with beautiful art and beautiful story
There are a LOT of CG and art here, really make you feels the story so much more
Love all the main characther especially Devon (the bear is very sweet)
5/5 would recommend this to anyone who looking for gay furry romance with a taste of horror in it (yes the horror part is real so please take it as a warning)
So, Arches.
A "Sequel" to Echo but not really, sure characters appeared in both and they deal with similar things but Arches is it's own beast. Cameron and Devon story and by consequence Artie too is a interesting sequel to what Echo already offered, both of them deal with supernatural entities and substance use, how carelessness even in moments you don't think much could harm you.
Arches don't live into Echo's shadow it tries and succeeds in making it's own dram and it's own version of things, it's more brutal then Echo and I will have to say if you had any kind of past with the themes touched in this VN you will empatize with them way more. Overall I think Arches is a fantastic experience one that is worth is it's time, is not that super long but not short either is enjoyable ride.
What a wonderful read if a bit too fast paced at the end. A few more details would have been nice.
spoilers ahead
Would have been nice to have the proposal shown, a bit of joy to ease the horrors of the torture. For us its mere hours and fresh. (Vividly so if you are like me and manifest yourself into the MCs shoes) and was it a marriage of necessity or actual love?
In this situation I could see either. Necessity to ease the panic attacks and the separation anxiety that no doubt would have developed shortly after escape, the pandemic possibly compounding on top of it all.
Or love, in which case would be the rock in which got these two through their toughest trials.
On a side note. I'm sad about the Archie/Cam dynamic falling apart. It sucks losing a long time friend simply because both are too scared to take that first step in properly communicating. One distrusting the echo shadow that never left, the other not being honest about his newfound abilities limits or control.
If cam can control it freely at this point in the story, then the fallen friendship would indeed be his fault, if he cannot, there's a chance at reconciliation.
=spoilers ahead!=
CAMERON IS SO FUCKING STUPID BUT LOVEABLE
EDIT: I've been sobbing for the past two hours. Truly a remarkable VN. The characters are a little tooooo relatable.
This game is aooo fuck goood!!!!!
I don't care what people say, but for me, this is truly a masterpiece. Everything is just so perfect.
I'm lost and trying to connect all the pieces. Gonna be in my head for the next few months. Don't do it for me, ok, I'll do it. I'll figure it out!
It doesnt let me play it. Evertime I open the app it takes a few seconds for it to crash. (´TωT`)
Someone please help I wanna read it.
-Spoilers ahead-
WOWOWOW couple things:
1- BYE BRIAN FINALLY GOT WHAT HE DESERVES
2- The emotional whiplash of thinking everything is ok months later, suddenly Devon is alone and Cam DEAD, to lol just a dream had me FUCKED. UP. ECHO PROJECT NOT COOL (jk was well written had me believing and in tears for that moment.)
3- HUSBAND!!! legit screamed when I read that.
Lastly, my favourite line: ...it doesn't matter, it isn't worth figuring out, and that I need to focus on us. -Devon
Arches fucked me up more than anything else from Echo Project did. Most likely from the story's relevance to me. Honestly? If someone asked me, I would be tempted to say don't play it. It's the best thing Echo Project has written but it's fucked. I had warnings for the other games echo project has but the other games did not hit me as hard as this.
Overall 10/10 story with an almost unbearably realistic ending, considering everything that happened throughout the story and everything is written, the experience the characters felt were real, but everything else? That's for you to decide and the writers certainly did their job to make it seem either way.
(Also i say this is "the best thing produced by echo project" but its easier to perfect something short rather than their longer projects! The team does great.)
I didn't cry, but i will randomly think of this story and the bittersweet arch shaped place it has in my mind.
Is this story actually finished? I'm halfway through Echo now (Carl and Flynn done, working on Tobias now) and I was intrigued by Flynn's end credits peek at Arches.
Searching about online sa yes it's done but here and some other places says it's not done/ongoing, what's the deal? 😕
Its completely finished. They want to do a typo check and minor dialog edits iirc but its very much in a finished state.
Thanks for the clarification! 😌 I've added it to the cue!
I'm still chugging away at Echo and plan to do Route 65 next (once I figure out how to force it to work on Android, S23 Ultra here), then Arches.
That should keep me occupied for a while 🤣
I know TJ's route might not be cannon but if it were... 😬😬😬
This game made me fully ugly cry, 10/10.
Isn't supposed to have a new update today?
holy shit just played through it, such a rollercoaster of emotions. great vn overall, art, writing and etc., my only real criticism being the lack of player input/choices, but i'm fine with that. i just wonder how it would be if maybe in some parts you had to make a choice, and depending on it, something really bad happens, kinda like the train part in echo, specifically leo's route. but again, i don't mind the lack of player input and really enjoyed this vn, keep it up guys
About to try this VN out !! it looks good so far !
Wow... Just wow, that's all I have to say. I cried at least 3 times reading this
its shit like this that makes me realize im not immune to horror, its just that most horror is not this well-written