ECHOLOCAUTION Ver. 3.0.0 was released on April 28, 2023.
The wait is over! Ecolorocation's major update is now live!
With new stages and characters added, the game has become even more enjoyable to play.
Update details
Additional Stage!
- A new stage, "Mornmare," has been added.
This is the final stage that becomes playable after successfully completing hunts with all the bats. The stage is set within Hina's dream. Unlike the usual hunts, players face off against the nightmare "Mornmare." Fill the gauge by eating insects and unleash the Super Echo! Expose the core of the nightmare and deal damage with tackles. Will Hina be able to overcome the nightmare and wake up safely? Once cleared, Mornmare can be challenged with all the bats. Unlike the Forest and Town stages, the time it takes to clear this stage will be recorded.
Additional Characters!
- A new family member, "Madara," has arrived.
This bat is characterized by the spots on its back and takes pride in its own beauty. Rumor has it that Madara fell in love with Mama at first sight and came to the house...? Madara can continuously emit echolocation as long as the button is held down. Its maximum echo duration is the longest among all the bats! Catch your breath and connect plenty of combos at just the right moments! Madara will come to your home when you score over 400 points in the high score.
- A new family member, "Kaguya," has arrived.
She is calm and easy-going and doesn't easily notice when leaves are on her head. Believing in the lore of his homeland, he sneaks into the bats' home in search of the moon's treasure ......? Kaguya's echoes draw the insects closer to you. The echo can last as long as the gauge is consumed, so it is effective to echo after a good breath of air! Kaguya will come to your house when you collect 5 specific collections. The clue is a treasure related to Kaguyahime ......?
GameOver
- We have made significant changes to the presentation.
New background music has been added, giving the atmosphere a fresh change.
Splunk Mode
- Balloons can now be popped.
- The bulldog bat has arrived.
- We have added new types of trophies for the hidden room. A bronze trophy is awarded for 300 points, a silver trophy for 400 points, a gold trophy for 500 points, and a platinum trophy when you score 500 points in both the Forest and Town stages. When all the pedestals have gold or higher trophies, Shirohera and others will celebrate with you.
Achievements
- We have added in-game presentation for when achievements are obtained.
- Three new achievements have been added.
Other Adjust and Bug Fixes
We have also made adjustments to playable characters and UI design.
For more details, please check the link provided.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1545250/view/3728460558918774585
Announcement
New tracks added to the original soundtrack!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1573600/ECHOLOCAUTION_Original_Soundtrack/
Five new BGM tracks have been added to ECHOLOCAUTION's original soundtrack.
New tracks by our bat friend fether have been added, including BGM for the Mornmea stage and game over music, as well as newly recorded music box arrangements of existing tracks!
With the addition of the BGM, the price will change starting today. We apologize for any inconvenience.
On the other hand, starting today, ECHOLOCAUTION's music is now available on YouTube!
URL:【 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNfoEqXe6tBVg3sNoeSNLf0eCEJeNr8GH 】
Now you can listen to the tracks even without purchasing the original soundtrack, so we'd be happy if you could casually give them a listen or recommend them to others!
The original soundtrack includes not only the MP3 files of the songs but also bonus tracks and high-quality FLAC files, so it's perfect for those who want to enjoy ECHOLOCAUTION's music even more!
Official Artbook Now on Sale!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1574350/ECHOLOCAUTION/
The official artbook for ECHOLOCAUTION is now available for purchase! The artbook is packed with illustrations by designer Fuwa and features all in-game graphics without omission. It also includes numerous rough sketches, unused designs, and rejected materials that can only be seen here. Each piece of art is accompanied by a brief comment. Moreover, the book contains fascinating stories about the game design by planner Kagehito. Enjoy the unique world of ECHOLOCAUTION that can only be experienced here!
In addition to the official artbook, a fan kit containing the title logo and character standing images is included! Feel free to use them as icons for social media or as materials for game streaming.
Streaming Policy
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1545250/view/3728460558919116775
We have established streaming guidelines for "ECHOLOCAUTION."
Please read these guidelines when posting or streaming gameplay videos of "ECHOLOCAUTION" on video streaming sites.
In conclusion
We still plan to make minor adjustments, but with this major update, we intend to conclude the development of "ECHOLOCAUTION" for the time being. We would like to express our gratitude once again to everyone who has loved this game and supported its development.
Our team, Hakoniwa Hakobiya, is looking forward to focusing on the development of new titles in the future. We appreciate your continued support for both "ECHOLOCAUTION" and Hakoniwa Hakobiya!