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Press release:
December 8th, 2022.
“Chained Echoes“, the long-awaited pixel-perfect JRPG developed by Matthias Linda and published by Deck13 Spotlight, is now available for PC (via Steam) and consoles (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and the Nintendo Switch).

Perfectly blending fantasy with Mechs and Airships, “Chained Echoes” will immerse gamers into a story-driven epic!

A Magnum Opus 7 Years in the Making

After seven years of development, the Magnum Opus from solo developer Matthias Linda, Chained Echoes, a traditional, all encompassing JRPG, inspired by classics of the SNES and PSX era, is finally finished. Gamers from all around the world can now engage in an outstanding JRPG fantasy that is full of exciting challenges and appeal.

Players will find themselves within the continent of Valandis, which, after centuries of war, is finally at peace. However, this world they are in is marked by possible conflict, and rumors that a weapon of mass destruction is an imminent danger. Peace is fragile, conflicts lasting for centuries just won’t disappear, a new war could break loose anytime soon… Can a group of strangers restore peace? Can the weapon be destroyed?

Welcome to the Overdrive!

Chained Echoes is packed; featuring magic, mechs, swords, boss fights, turn-based combat, a complex story and roughly 40 hours of content. While being a turn-based game, the Overdrive Combat System ensures that the fights are fast-paced while still offering massive tactical depth. Creatively tune the skillset of your party and slay even the most vicious foes like a whirlwind!

In Chained Echoes, medieval Fantasy meets modern Steampunk, so get ready for both sword duels and mech fights! An incredible, carefully crafted world awaits, filled with otherworldly creatures, multiple nations of humans and humanoid races, brimming with individual lore and culture for the player to dig into. In the wild, Valandis’ varied environments are a true paradise for adventurers, each with their unique look and special challenges, menacing bosses and exciting secrets!

The new trailer celebrates the release, showing off once more what makes the game stand out: stunning pixel visuals, mecha fights, incredible boss monsters and tons of regions to explore.

The official Soundtrack for Chained Echoes by Eddie Marianukroh includes 50 tracks and is available through bandcamp and Steam.

Chained Echoes will also receive a physical release in Summer 2023 and is now available for pre-order.

Exclusively distributed by First Press Games, it will receive premium physical editions for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PC DVD, with different variants that vary in terms of included goodies and merch. Esoundsignal’s Original Soundtrack as a 2CD release is also on offer separately.

For all details, visit First Press Games’ web store: https://firstpressgames.com

Chained Echoes is out now on PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, PC and Nintendo Switch. It is also available through Game Pass on Day 1.

About Deck 13 Spotlight
Deck13 Interactive is one of Germany’s leading developers. Based in Frankfurt, the passionate team develops award-winning, large-scale productions for consoles and PC. With Deck13 Spotlight the team has also established a publishing service that helps independent developers bring their projects to wider audiences.

More information on the website: spotlight.deck13.com

About Matthias Linda
Matthias is a communication designer with a focus on animation and graphic design who has been working in the industry for several years. Due to his love for game design theory, coding and RPGs, he started working on his own project, Chained Echoes, 3 1/2 years ago to make his dream come true.

More information on the website: http://www.chainedechoes.com/