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2010 · Japan Studio · Puzzle

Echochrome II

PlayStation exclusive

Presenting a brand new take on the puzzle genre, echochrome ii introduces a unique twist on gameplay that lets players use pure imagination to solve puzzles by controlling light and shadows.

Released: 21 December 2010
Platforms: PlayStation 3
Genres: Puzzle
Developers: Japan Studio
Publishers: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Series: Echochrome
Modes: Single-player
Perspective: Side view
Themes: Action Fantasy Historical Educational
Country: Japan
Age ratings: ESRB E PEGI 3
Entry: #2 in Echochrome
Composers: Hideki Sakamoto

About

Echochrome II (stylised as echochrome ii) is a 2010 puzzle action game developed by Japan Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 3. It utilizes the PlayStation Move. The game is the sequel to the 2008 video game, Echochrome, and was released on December 21, 2010. The game's soundtrack holds the record for the longest piece of music ever composed for a video game, at one hour, fifteen minutes, and seven seconds.

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Gameplay

The main character is a mannequin made of shadows, which players must lead across a path made of shadows in each level. Players use the PlayStation Move motion controller and the PlayStation Eye camera to rotate levels and control light and shadows. The PlayStation Move controller functions as a light source in the game, and by pointing the light source at different angles to the objects in each level, players can manipulate the shadows of the objects to give the mannequin a path to the goal.