London: Echoes of the Past
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About London: Echoes of the Past
London: Echoes of the Past is a narrative-driven RPG with visual novel elements set in 1935 London. You play a detective heroine figuring out a mystery involving a woman who returns from the dead and two women with clashing personalities: a gloomy student and a glamorous ex-girlfriend. Developer Stellar Artificer Games blends investigation and relationship-building into a story about love, secrets, and hidden motives. Released in 2025 for PC and Mac, it’s a single-player experience focused on dialogue choices and clue-hunting. The game leans into moody atmospheres and branching paths, letting players shape the protagonist’s relationships and uncover the truth behind the central conspiracy.
Gameplay
The game alternates between point-and-click exploration and static dialogue scenes. You navigate locations like foggy alleys and opulent parlors, collecting evidence and interrogating characters. Each decision impacts trust levels with the two key women, influencing which clues you find. Combat is absent; tension builds through moral dilemmas and timed choices during confrontations. The 1935 setting shines in art design, with sepia-toned backgrounds and period-appropriate dialogue. Sessions often last 2-3 hours, with frequent save points. Players must balance uncovering the woman’s resurrection plot while managing emotional stakes between the two female leads.
What Players Think
Community ratings average 4.2/5.0 with a 78% completion rate and 8.7 hours average playtime. 68% of players tag the experience as “emotional,” while 62% call it “haunting.” Critic scores hover at 84/100. One user review notes: “The dual narratives kept me guessing, but some dialogue feels clunky.” 43% of players beat the game in under 12 hours, while 18% hit 20+ hours chasing alternate endings. Moods tracked: 59% “curious,” 51% “tense.” Achievements focus on dialogue options, with 12 total unlocks.
PlayPile's Take
At $29.99, it’s a mid-tier pick for fans of branching stories and period mysteries. The lack of replayability beyond initial playthroughs may deter some, but the atmospheric writing and moral ambiguity make it worth a try. Players who prioritize character depth over action will enjoy the 12+ endings. With 72% of players completing it within two weeks of release, it’s a digestible but impactful experience. Not impressive, but the emotional stakes and historical setting linger.
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