Echo is a traditional point-and-click adventure and its well-designed gameplay pays homage to the many supreme titles in this genre. The user interface is simple and easy to use, and it doesn’t disrupt the player’s immersion into the narrative. The objectives screen helps guide the player without providing too much information or spoilers, and there is also a handy inventory where you can store any gathered materials. Throughout the game, the player has to construct a number of items that require a construction zone. A large amount of guesswork is involved in choosing which items to combine to create the final product, which can also get a bit frustrating.

Perhaps the most unique addition toEcho is its documentary database. This collection contains factual information on the Paleolithic Age, including technology, tools, art, and information on the Cave of Lascaux. During the course of the narrative, a symbol flashes on the screen informing the player that something in the documentary database has just been introduced into the story. This addition makes Echo more than a game, it’s also a collection of knowledge; this is certainly a game that children (and any adults who’d like to increase their knowledge of the Paleolithic) will benefit from in a variety of ways.