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Echo Night (Japan)

PlayStation
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Reviewed in
1998
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Atmospheric horror adventure game by FromSoftware, well before the Souls era. Echo Night offers first-person exploration of haunted locations with ghosts to appease rather than fight. Unique atmosphere, melancholic yet soothing. An overlooked niche title with a distinctive soul.

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Category
Adventure 1 player 12+
Description
First-person horror adventure where Richard Osmond investigates a ghost liner, the Orpheus, and his father's disappearance. Created by FromSoftware and Agetec for the USA, released in 1998 in Japan and in 1999 in the United States. No combat, light-based puzzles to repel ghosts, time travel via spirits and three endings based on choices. Japanese and American edition.

Echo Night review

3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
2/5
Music
★★★★★
"Decent"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Light"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,2 GB 📅13/08/1998
Published by From Software

Echo Night (PS1) price, value & rarity

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Q1 loose
 $20 Q6 complete
 $20 Q10 new
 $52 !
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Other versions
Echo Night
USA
15/07/1999
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Is Echo Night still worth playing in 2026?

A first person horror adventure from FromSoftware, Echo Night has you explore a haunted ocean liner where the hero must soothe the spirits of the dead to unravel the mystery of his father. The lack of combat, the hushed atmosphere and the ghost investigation mechanic install a slow, atmospheric and very singular horror. The contemplative pace and dated handling call for patience. A spellbinding curiosity for fans of narrative horror and explorers of FromSoftware's early works.

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