Early reviews for the newly released action-adventure game Echoes of the End offer a mix of praise and criticism, highlighting its puzzle design, world-building and visuals, while pointing to technical and gameplay balance concerns. Developed by Myrkur Games, the title has freshly launched on Xbox.
GamingTrend awarded the game 8.5/10, describing it as “one of 2025’s best surprises” and commending its “gorgeous visuals, a great story, fascinating lore, engaging combat, smart puzzles, and excellent traversal mechanics,” despite some gameplay rough edges.
The Games Machine rated it 7.8/10, calling Echoes of the End “an action game that aims high” but noting stuttering gameplay and ambitious goals not fully met. They praised its “beautiful vistas and excellent acting,” acknowledging this as an impressive debut for a small team.
Checkpoint Gaming’s 7/10 review focused on the game’s puzzle-heavy structure, suggesting it may appeal more to fans of brain-teasers than action combat, with the latter taking a “backseat.”
GameReactor also gave a 7/10, describing the game as “ambitious” with “really good ideas and a beautiful presentation,” but hampered by technical issues and design flaws. They recommended it for players willing to wait for patches.
DualShockers offered a 6.5/10, labelling it “serviceable” but underwhelming for those expecting a blockbuster experience. They noted striking visuals but performance issues, with puzzle design standing out over combat and platforming.
At launch, Echoes of the End holds a Metacritic score of 71 and an OpenCritic rating of 66.
With its combination of challenging puzzles, striking art direction and narrative ambition, early reactions suggest it will appeal most to players who value problem-solving and atmosphere over fast-paced action.