
As a huge RPG fan, I was really blown away by Chained Echoes when it came out in 2022. It’s incredible to think this was largely a one-person project, a true labor of love by Matthias Linda over seven years! The pixel art is gorgeous, and it clearly wears its influences on its sleeve – think Secret of Mana and classic Final Fantasy games. While it maybe didn’t get the same buzz as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, I honestly think Chained Echoes is just as impressive, especially when it comes to its satisfying turn-based combat. It even holds its own against a lot of today’s big-budget games, which is saying something!