Unpetrified Echoes of Nature is a first effort from Dreamhunt Studio, the culmination of a crowdfunding project that is now set to release to the world. In this Unpetrified Echoes of Nature review, I will be detailing my experience with the game, both the strong and the not so strong.
Unpetrified Echoes of Nature Review for PC/Steam Deck
- Title: Unpetrified Echoes of Nature
- Developer: Dreamhunt Studio
- Publisher: Mindscape
- Primary Genre: Exploration
Gameplay
The gameplay is pretty in line with some walking simulators, you go from A to B to solve a puzzle and progress through the landscape, occasionally earning yourself a nice view in the process. This genre doesn’t have much to it but still has to be done right to control well.
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There is the added fun of the ball form which allows you to roll through declines at a faster pace which adds a nice movement option when on the lookout for your next puzzle. The puzzles themselves aren’t too taxing, usually about directing the light energy from one place to the other without cutting it off with an obstruction.
Visuals
The big area where I doubt this game let itself down is the visual aspect. There was a lot of very flat terrain that reminded me of playing a PS2 game in how flat and plain it was. I’m not a stickler for graphics but a game like this, focused on nature and taking in the moment, should absolutely be trying to wow me with its graphics.
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There are times the game stops and shows me a nice view but they’re usually lacking in that wow factor. The game has colour but usually no vibrancy or life to the surroundings that would’ve made this experience even more enjoyable.
Story
The game really sells itself on the story. The changes to nature, the animals, the fox specifically, and it is definitely well done. The golem’s emotions are very expressive and impact the weather so each shift is evident.
The story does take some time to get going but once it does, it becomes the main driver for the game’e intrigue, even more than the gameplay.
Unpetrified Echoes of Nature Review – Last Word on Gaming Viewpoint
This is a good game that ultimately lacks anything truly exciting. The visuals let it down and don’t make nearly enough impact when the beautiful forest setting is the focus of most of the story and visual cues. It is a not too difficult puzzle game with calm, laid back exploration and some story beats that’ll keep you playing.
