PlayStation · Adventure
Echo Night
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1998 |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Developer | From Software, Inc |
| Publisher | Agetec |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Echo Night |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 10 |
Released for the PlayStation in 1998, Echo Night is an adventure game developed by From Software, Inc and published by Agetec.
It landed about 3 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1998 include Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2 and Tomb Raider II. Among the 80 PS1 adventure games in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
It is part of the Echo Night series; on the PS1 you can also try Echo Night 2: The Lord of Nightmares. From Software, Inc also made Shadow Tower for the PS1.
Echo Night 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 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 cheats & codes
4 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Always In Best Condition | 801A6B50
0005 |
|---|---|
| Pedometer | 801A6B4C
0001 |
| Slow Motion | 8009F33C
2181 |
| Freeze Timer | 8009F904
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8009F9C4
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Echo Night walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
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Echo Night FAQ
When did Echo Night come out on the PS1?
Echo Night was released for the PlayStation in 1998.
Who made Echo Night?
It was developed by From Software, Inc and published by Agetec.
Is Echo Night multiplayer?
No. Echo Night is a single-player game.
How long does Echo Night take to play?
As an adventure game, Echo Night 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 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.