Echo Night 2: The Lord of Nightmares

PlayStation · Adventure

Echo Night 2: The Lord of Nightmares

SystemPlayStation
Released1999
GenreAdventure
DeveloperFromSoftware
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesEcho Night
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 8

Developed by FromSoftware, Echo Night 2: The Lord of Nightmares arrived on the PlayStation in 1999 as an adventure game.

It landed about 4 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1999 include Grand Theft Auto 2, Final Fantasy VIII and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. Among the 80 PS1 adventure games in our database, it ranks #12 by legacy score.

It is part of the Echo Night series; on the PS1 you can also try Echo Night. FromSoftware also made King's Field III for the PS1.

Echo Night 2: The Lord of Nightmares is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Echo Night 2: The Lord of Nightmares is like

Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.

Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.

Echo Night 2: The Lord of Nightmares walkthroughs & guides

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Echo Night 2: The Lord of Nightmares FAQ

When did Echo Night 2: The Lord of Nightmares come out on the PS1?

Echo Night 2: The Lord of Nightmares was released for the PlayStation in 1999.

Who made Echo Night 2: The Lord of Nightmares?

It was developed by FromSoftware.

Is Echo Night 2: The Lord of Nightmares multiplayer?

No. Echo Night 2: The Lord of Nightmares is a single-player game.

How long does Echo Night 2: The Lord of Nightmares take to play?

As an adventure game, Echo Night 2: The Lord of Nightmares typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Echo Night 2: The Lord of Nightmares on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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