Considering that this is a blend of rhythm games and RPGs, my two favorite genres, I don't know why it didn't catch my eye on day one. The general gameplay involves switching between three play fields - one to gain mana to cast spells, one to actually use the spells, and one to defend against enemy attacks. It's the kind of concept that must be played to get a good idea of, but let me tell you, it's great. Most of the gameplay music is by Ronald Jenkees, who I now know to be a fantastic artist. While the ending is a bit lackluster on all accounts - a tad 'what the heck?', a bit of open-endedness, even on the secret ending, and a special achievement that might or might not really bug you (I was fine with it, and rather liked it) - Sequence/Before The Echo is an indie game that you need to buy right this second. Just be ready for tons of horrible puns.

Considering that this is a blend of rhythm games and RPGs, my two favorite genres, I don't know why it didn't catch my eye on day one. The general gameplay involves switching between three play fields - one to gain mana to cast spells, one to actually use the spells, and one to defend against enemy attacks. It's the kind of concept that must be played to get a good idea of, but let me tell you, it's great. Most of the gameplay music is by Ronald Jenkees, who I now know to be a fantastic artist. While the ending is a bit lackluster on all accounts - a tad 'what the heck?', a bit of open-endedness, even on the secret ending, and a special achievement that might or might not really bug you (I was fine with it, and rather liked it) - Sequence/Before The Echo is an indie game that you need to buy right this second. Just be ready for tons of horrible puns.