EchoVale

When the heart of the World Tree fell silent, only Lume, a lone owl guardian,  remained to guide the last spark of life through a dying forest. Protect Echo, the wandering wisp as you navigate the depths of corruption. As you fall, corruption takes your essence twisting it against you. Collect seeds of light, resist the darkness, and uncover what it means to remember.

A handcrafted 2.5D fantasy platformer built entirely from scratch, no UE template,  original art, sound, and design. Created solo for Epic MegaJam 2025. 

Game Name: EchoVale

Team Name: Abyss Node

Members: Myself

Gameplay Footage: 

List any content that was created before the jam. 

• Most Background Music by We Love Indies:
  • Creeping Goliath
  • Into the Light
  • Heartbeat
  • Goodbye Love
  • Pure Determination
  • Fantastic Journey
  • Ancient Sanctuary

Which Engine version did you use to create your entry? UE 5.6.1

What platform is your game built for? Windows

BGM Music Credit - We love Indies: https://www.weloveindies.com/en

Dev Notes: 

BGM wasn't from a lack of trying.  But discouraged after many failed attempts and time was running short. Thank you We Love Indies, for coming in clutch.

Tools used:

• Blender
• Houdini
• Audition
• Ableton
• UE5.6.1
• Photoshop
• Substance Painter
• Diversion
  • Note: Really good Version control for UE5, couldn't stretch it's legs as solo.

Several Bugs to watch out for. 

• Settings don't work (sorry).
• Kunai Targeting is hit and miss with the crawlers.
• Echo's sound can replicate.

Thank you all for playing! I am welcoming all input and criticism as this is my first Jam.