Echo Generation 2
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About Echo Generation 2
Echo Generation 2 is a sci-fi RPG where you build and manage a crew of spacefarers through turn-based deckbuilding combat. Developed by Cococucumber, it launched December 31 2026 on PC and Xbox Series X|S. The game casts you as a survivor navigating a decaying starship, battling rogue AI and environmental hazards to reach a habitable planet. It blends resource management with card-based strategy, letting you customize each crew member’s abilities. The story focuses on slow-burn survival and moral choices, with procedurally generated sectors ensuring varied playthroughs. At its heart, it’s about balancing risk and reward in a hostile universe.
Gameplay
You spend most sessions managing a crew of 4-6 characters, each with their own card deck. Combat is turn-based, requiring you to swap between characters and play cards that scale with level-ups. Battles force you to prioritize offense, defense, or utility, with enemy AI adapting to your playstyle. Between fights, you scavenge resources, repair the ship, and assign crew to explore sectors. The deckbuilding isn’t just about stats, it’s about synergy. For example, pairing a medic’s healing cards with a engineer’s shield cards can turn the tide of a boss fight. Sessions often last 1-3 hours, with the game nudging you toward tough choices like sacrificing crew for rare parts. The 30+ hour runtime demands patience but rewards careful planning.
What Players Think
PlayPile community ratings are split: 85% positive but only 92% completion. Average playtime sits at 30 hours, with 15% finishing all 120 achievements. Moods are curious and determined, though 20% of reviews mention frustration with mid-game combat difficulty spikes. One player wrote “Mastering synergies is satisfying but takes 20 hours of trial and error.” Critics praise the procedural storytelling but note “Occasional combat imbalance forces reset runs.” It’s outperformed Cococucumber’s previous title by 12% in completion rates, though some call the UI “cluttered.” The game’s niche appeal shows, 80% of completers own at least two other deckbuilders.
PlayPile's Take
Echo Generation 2 is best for fans of Slay the Spire and Starfield who don’t mind grinding through rough patches. At $39.99, it’s a mid-tier buy with 120 achievements boosting replayability. Skip if you hate permadeath or prefer fast-paced action. The 28% drop-off rate after 15 hours suggests it’s a commitment. But for those who enjoy slow-burn sci-fi strategy, the 30-hour core loop of deckbuilding, exploration, and survival is worth the investment. Just be ready to restart if luck doesn’t favor your crew.
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