Echoes: Operation Stranglehold (Act 1) is up

Sweet. I've been working on this game for ages and I finally got to post it here. I set up ten medals, hope they get approved soon. I'm very outdated with how it all works, tbh, but implementing the code was fairly easy. The API rocks. Your medals should also appear as achievements ingame, through settings->stats.

If you're reading this because you just played the game, I should also credit Paul Komenza. This drunk Aussie is too lazy to accept my user NG here so I couldn't add him as a collaborator. Paul took care of the AWESOME story behind Echoes, really glad to have him on the team :)

So what's next? Well, we finished Echoes Act 1 for a while now, it's just we started posting it around only recently. Meanwhile we're already working on Act 2. We're taking all of the feedback you guys have on the concept, and making sure Act 2 contains improved gameplay, and not just a plain sequel.

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Tycrane 2010-11-03 11:37:35

Imma go play it right now. (even though it's still under judgement)

FatKidWitAJetPak 2010-11-03 12:33:48

Awesome, let me know when you are working on ACT 2 so I can actually get some voice acting done ;)

Dragy2005 2010-11-03 12:33:48

Hey man pm'd ya

ThePhenomenon 2010-11-04 17:01:19

Amazing game. And it's free! With this kind of quality that's the greatest part. Also, I don't know how can you guys be motivated to create act 2 with all the morons that leave stupid reviews saying silly things. I wouldn't waste my time with this kind of response. The score is 4.21! So. Low. Yet, such an excellent flash...

Dragy2005 2010-11-04 17:01:19

Thanks man. We're motivated by people like you. And keep in mind, nothing's perfect - some people who rate our game down have valid points, and we're trying to improve these in the next game.

It's just a shame that if it doesn't manage to keep this score or so, some people just won't give it a try at all. I hope it doesn't ever get to that point. I guess this is the price of creating an ambitious project (for its platform and audience anyways), but I wouldn't be doing it if it wasn't

PulseLane 2010-11-04 19:18:56

The Rage Quit medal is broken :(

Dragy2005 2010-11-04 19:18:56

I think I found out why with the help of a few users here on ng. Check back a day or two after I post this comment, I'll upload the fix and hopefully it'll get approved by then. Version number in the menu will appear as "1.21ng"

bigbean619 2010-11-05 00:50:15

awaiting the moment when i can kick diablous in the bits HURRY MAN IM AN RTS JUNKIE AND DADDY NEEDS HIS FIX :3

Dragy2005 2010-11-05 00:50:15

You'll be happy to find out Act 2 is sorta focusing on RTS, with a few new elements allowing much more strategy to be involved in the gameplay.

etriuswimbleton 2010-11-05 02:52:10

dude that was the best game i ever played on NG.
it was kinda short but hey at least theres act 2.
soo in act 2...will you be creating new buildings and new units,abilities and more unlockables and stuff?
oh and is it a bug when i fire my EAM rifle fast. i swap weapons like missile to EAM then i fire. but it recharges after you swap weapons. is that a bug or a simple trick i might say? and dude how cruel your game is not even sponsored at the big screen. and they just show the avoidal thing. sorry idk how you call that ad in NG.

Dragy2005 2010-11-05 02:52:10

Thank you! For the compliment and the bug report.
Act 2 will will introduce new weapons, abilities, units, etc. Just remember, this isn't our focus. More of this content is nice, but the improved gameplay and epic scenes is what we put most effort into.

I do wish we got a bit more publicity out here... we'll just hold onto what we have. We're fueled with motivation since we know there are people out there who are into this kind of heavy gaming, in a Flash streaming format. We'll just have to make the proper changes so the next Act is a bit more mainstream, instead of a cult, so it gets its deserved amount of views, hopefully.

SkeletalArm 2010-11-05 18:20:14

Hey, gg man. This game is awesome and I hope Act 2 is even better. Now to see if I can get the other medals.

Dragy2005 2010-11-05 18:20:14

Thanks!

Hueqort 2010-11-09 00:19:20

I've written an extensive review on your submission. Before you read it, if you haven't already, please note that I'm rather blunt in my critiques and hold all impressive works to a high standard. I rarely give a rating of 10 to anyone.

There were quite a few strategic frustrations in the game-play that I hope you'll take the time to examine and edit.

I'd also like to suggest some talent for voice acting, narration specifically in a biographical or oratory sense. For act 2. I apologize for my haphazard message I'm exhausted.

But I'd love to help you make act 2 your story is intriguing, but I feel it's a bit cliched.

Dragy2005 2010-11-09 00:19:20

Thank you. We've already got the storyline for Act 2 lined up... afterall, development for Act 2 started around 2 months ago. I'm definitely listening to all of the feedback and designing Act 2 accordingly.
I can assure you the story is much improved in sense of more action, shortened intros, more visuals during dialogue scenes, and most importantly - a deeper dive into the universe with great twists.
Working hard here on completing the second act and making it the best, solid piece of the Echoes universe before I recruit.

tropman 2010-11-10 09:14:34

This game is very awesome.Is very god history and gameplay,and YOU ARE A AWESOME DUDE.

Dragy2005 2010-11-10 09:14:34

No, you are!

seth225 2010-11-10 23:38:05

dude this game rocks when is act two gonna be out?

seth225 2010-11-10 23:41:54

im just gonna add this to my last comment :

on act two do we get to kick more diablous butt!

by the way YOU ROCK!

Dragy2005 2010-11-10 23:41:54

Hopefully before 2011. In Act 2 you definitely face another classy boss :)

VINNIE-CAST 2010-11-12 14:32:03

can't wait!!! :3

AdrianoNieradka 2010-11-13 11:46:48

hey guy you can do echoes better putting a online mode :D
just a comment

Tycrane 2010-11-13 16:34:53

'Rage Quit' medal still isn't working :(

edjh1 2010-11-14 09:12:27

loved the game, but it wasn't till i finished the game i realised you unlocked the new weapons in the survival mode :P

Bogdanomega 2010-11-25 11:45:15

Man,please tell my you got a time machine so I can go in the futher in 2040 and play the whole game

Wyvern740 2012-02-26 15:52:00

I loved the vending machine on act 1. I was just wondering, if possible, being able to upgrade the weapons. Either make then do different things, or just plain more damage. Anyway, I love the game, and can't wait until the next release!