In September, a new shooter called Echo Point Nova was released on Steam, which can be played solo or in co-op.
What game is it? Echo Point Nova is a PvE shooter that can be played solo or cooperatively with up to 4 players and relies on fast movement.
Throughout the main story, you fight various enemies and travel through a huge open world that you can explore freely.
Echo Point Nova was released on September 24, 2024, and currently has about 1,800 reviews with 98% positive ratings – that’s really good. The game was developed by Greylock Studio, which is also behind Severed Steel. This is also a PvE shooter that has been rated 95% positive on Steam.
Here you can watch a trailer for Echo Point Nova:
With the Hoverboard into the Clouds
What sets Echo Point Nova apart? The shooter is characterized by its fast and flexible movement, enhanced by a hoverboard, a double jump, and a grappling hook. For example, you can use the grappling hook to swing between floating platforms and clouds or surf along any wall with the hoverboard.
Once you have mastered the gadgets and are utilizing the full extent of the movement, you are constantly in motion and gradually building up real speed. Over time, various perks will also be added, allowing you to, for example, knock enemies away when landing or slow down time for a few seconds.
Of course, you can also choose from a variety of weapons. Among other things, there are fully automatic assault rifles, shotguns, weapons that shoot in bursts, revolvers, and sniper rifles. You decide which weapon you feel like using.
What do the first reviews say? The reviews are indeed very positive. Players rave especially about the movement and have a lot of fun with the gameplay. One user even wrote a positive review and praised Echo Point Nova, even though he returned the shooter. He acknowledged that it is a good game, even though he personally did not like it.
- “It’s weird to recommend a game I personally didn’t enjoy, but I can see the fun in my inability to keep up with the game. My problem is that I am terribly bad at aiming while moving at high speed. […] I’m blaming it on getting older […].” – Steam
- “I finished it and oh man, this is definitely my game of the year now. It’s such an exciting gaming experience that’s fun without neglecting the challenge.” – via Steam
- “Probably one of the best FPS experiences I’ve had in recent years! The movement is smooth and satisfying.” – via Steam
- “Echo Point Nova is truly a pure joy, as if the developers just packed everything that is fun into a single package.” – via Steam
One of the criticisms mainly concerns the price. Echo Point Nova costs €24.50 on Steam, which is quite expensive for a relatively unknown indie game – especially since it seems to offer no particularly large selection of content.
If you not only play PvE but also PvP shooters, you might be interested in FragPunk. Currently, there is a beta where you can get a first impression of the game. Why the title is worth a look is explained here: FragPunk: 5 reasons why you should test the PvP shooter on Steam and Xbox
