ECHOLOC is a free, minimalist 3D horror game built around navigating without sight. Players move through dark halls by clicking their tongue to send out an echo that briefly reveals the surroundings. Something else is in the maze: it cannot see, but it hears the player. Echoing too often or too close to the creature can draw it near; running is also loud. When it screams, other creatures answer, turning sound into both the player’s main tool and a source of danger. The game is designed for short sessions, with an atmospheric maze and roguelite elements.
On a computer, players walk with WASD, look with the mouse, run with Shift, echo with Space, and pause with Esc; touchscreen controls are available in landscape orientation, and the game also lists support for gamepads. Headphones are recommended because sounds are positioned in space, helping players locate threats by listening. The game runs in a browser, is free to play, and has early VR support, with a development update also noting achievements and a click-to-echo option. It is credited to level102 creator Luis Quesada Torres and is labeled as AI-assisted in its code, graphics, sounds, and text.
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