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Echo

Titles
Echo
Echo
Echo
Play timeLong (30h25m from 9 votes)
DeveloperEcho Project
PublishersEcho Project
Huiyin Hanhuazu & Beijiguang Hanhuazu
Beijiguang Hanhuazu
ExGames
Relations
Prequel

Echo: Route 65

Echo: Benefits

The Smoke Room

Sequel

Arches

[unofficial] Echo 2

LinksVNStat

Description

Echo is a small, isolated, desert town located in the Southwest. It's seen better days; its businesses closing and population dwindling.

During spring break, Chase, a young otter who grew up in Echo, is back for a school project aimed at documenting an event in the 1920's that may have lead to the town's current state. He's joined by five friends, who grew up with him in Echo, taking the chance to have a little reunion. Unfortunately, Chase begins to realize that their memories of Echo may have been a bit rose-tinted. Being back in the town digs up old and painful memories; secrets that lead to rifts in the group that have been boiling under the surface for years. On top of that, Chase begins to realize that Echo itself may have its own secrets. Odd and unexplainable memories that he always blamed on an overactive childhood imagination may not have been imagined at all.

Finally, an event is triggered that turns these fears into something much more tangible and dangerous. Chase is now forced into a situation in which he must help his friends either face, or escape their demons. Either way, Echo is not keen on letting them go...

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Countryside 3.0 Drama 3.0 Friendship 3.0 Group of Friends 3.0 Homecoming 3.0 Horror 3.0 Psychological HorrorS 3.0 Psychological TraumaS 3.0 DelusionS 2.8 Psychological ProblemsS 2.8 MadnessS 2.7 Furry 2.6 Hero with Psychological ProblemsS 2.5 Modern Day United States of America 2.5 Mystery 2.5 Protagonist's Childhood Friend as a Heroine 2.5 Homosexual Male Protagonist 2.3 Multiple Route MysteryS 2.3 Protagonist with Psychological ProblemsS 2.3 DenpaS 2.2 Male Protagonist 2.2 Unreliable NarratorS 2.2 Violence 2.2 2010s 2.0 Ambient Sounds 2.0 American Protagonist 2.0 Avoidable Death of Protagonist (obsolete)S 2.0 Bad Endings with StoryS 2.0 Both Male and Female Love Interests 2.0 BullyingS 2.0 Colored Name-tags 2.0 ConfinementS 2.0 Death of HeroS 2.0 Descriptions of ViolenceS 2.0 Desert 2.0 DesperationS 2.0 Early Branching Plot 2.0 Fear of DeathS 2.0 FlashbackS 2.0 HomicideS 2.0 Homosexual Hero 2.0 JealousyS 2.0 Journalist Protagonist 2.0 Life and Death DramaS 2.0 Low Sexual Content 2.0 Modern Day 2.0 Multiple Endings 2.0 Only Adult Heroes 2.0 Only Furry Heroes 2.0 On the RunS 2.0 Other PerspectivesS 2.0 Photographic Backgrounds 2.0 PossessionS 2.0 Pragmatic Heroine 2.0 Protagonist's Childhood Friend as a Hero 2.0 Protagonist with a Face 2.0 Relationship ProblemsS 2.0 Short Common Route 2.0 Slice of Life Drama 2.0 Societal CollapseS 2.0 ThrillerS 2.0 Timid Hero 2.0 Unique Routes 2.0 Unrequited LoveS 2.0 UtsugeS 2.0 Varying Ending Songs 2.0 ADV 1.8 Bisexual ProtagonistS 1.8 Protagonist's Ex as a Hero 1.8 Few Event CGs 1.7 Mind ScrewS 1.7 Adult Protagonist 1.5 Avoidable Death of Hero (obsolete)S 1.5 Boy x Boy Romance 1.5 Meaningless ChoicesS 1.5 Music Recollection 1.5 Protagonist with a SpriteS 1.5 University Student Hero 1.5 University Student Heroine 1.5 University Student Protagonist 1.5 Yandere HeroS 1.5 Death of ProtagonistS 1.3 Few ChoicesS 1.3 LGBTQ Issues 1.2 Bonus Side StoriesS 1.0 Choices with 4 or More Options 1.0 Combat with ClawsS 1.0 DisappearanceS 1.0 DiscriminationS 1.0 Drug UseS 1.0 Falsely AccusedS 1.0 Friendship EndingS 1.0 Graphic Style ChangeS 1.0 Hero with Facial Hair 1.0 Hero with Sexual Experience 1.0 Jump to Next Choice 1.0 Lazy Hero 1.0 Lots of Character Sprites 1.0 Modern Day Setting in a Fictional World 1.0 More Than Seven EndingsS 1.0 Multiple ProtagonistsS 1.0 Multiple True EndingsS 1.0 Non-sexual Child AbuseS 1.0 Photographer Protagonist 1.0 Religious Hero 1.0 Sex Involving Furries 1.0 Slice of Life Realism 1.0 Spring 1.0 Text-only Sexual Content 1.0 TortureS 1.0 Tsundere HeroS 1.0 Unarmed CombatS 1.0 Yandere ProtagonistS 1.0 Non-human Protagonist 0.8

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Protagonist

Chase Hunter
AliasesChula, Muskshit, some gay otter idk
MeasurementsHeight: 173cm
Age21
HairGoatee
EyesAmber, Brown
BodyAnthropomorphic Animal, Fur, Slim, Young-adult
ClothesBarefoot, Shorts, T-shirt
ItemsMobile Phone, Video Camera
PersonalityGrumbler, Reserved, Stoic, Timid
RoleAmerican, Ex-boyfriend, Homosexual, Marine Mammal, Not a Virgin, University Student
Engages inPhotography, Swimming
Subject ofInsectophobia, Phobia

Description

Chase Hunter is an otter who grew up in the town of Echo who now studies Journalism at Pueblo University. Over spring break, he returns to his hometown to document an event in the town's history for a project. He is joined by five childhood friends who use the project as an excuse to have a reunion.

Main characters

Carl Hendricks
MeasurementsHeight: 173cm
Age21
HairBeard, Brown
EyesGreen
BodyAnthropomorphic Animal, Fur, Muscular, Overweight, Ram Horns, Young-adult
ClothesBaggy Pants, Beanie, Briefs, Hoodie
ItemsMobile Phone
PersonalityCoward, Low Self-esteem, Outgoing, Relaxed
RoleAmerican, Childhood Friend, Dropout, Gamer, Onzoushi, Sheep, Wealthy
Engages inDrawing, Recreational Drug Use

Description

Carl Hendricks was Chase's closest friend prior to high school, and shares ancestry with the founder of Echo, James Hendricks I. He also attended Pueblo University, and was roommates with Chase Hunter. He dropped out after one semester, and returned to live in Echo.

Carl maintains a relatively laidback and chilled demeanor. He frequently cracks jokes, and tends to spend most of his time hanging out at home, playing video games. He's typically non-judgmental, and often tends to poke fun at himself.

Flynn Moore
MeasurementsHeight: 201cm
Age25
HairBlack, Spiky
EyesGreen, Slit Pupils
BodyAnthropomorphic Animal, Slim, Tall, Young-adult
ClothesBelt, Necktie, Shirt, Trousers
ItemsMobile Phone
PersonalityAssertive, Blunt, Cold-hearted, Cynic, Distrustful, Emotional, Loner, Observant, Sharp-tongued, Violent
RoleAmerican, Childhood Friend, Civil Servant, Homosexual, Receptionist, Reptile, Roommate
Engages inCooking, Fishing

Description

Flynn Moore is one of the main characters of "Echo". Flynn was born and raised in Echo to a Mormon family. He continues to live in Echo as Echo's town clerk for three years unopposed, and works at the town hall underneath his aunt, the town's mayor.

Flynn has an infamously blunt and abrasive personality, not being afraid to speak his mind. Despite this, he often struggles with communicating his true intentions, choosing instead to remain quiet and aloof. He often displays sexual tendencies that may seem inappropriate, even among his closest friends.

Jenna Begay
AliasesJasmynn
MeasurementsHeight: 160cm
Age22
EyesCyan
BodyAnthropomorphic Animal, Fur, Short, Slim, Young-adult
ClothesChoker, Crop Top, Short Shorts, Tank Top
ItemsBook, Mobile Phone
PersonalityArrogant, Insightful, Mischievous, Observant, Pragmatic, Sharp-tongued, Smart
RoleAmerican, Fox, Native American, Runaway, University Student, Younger Sister
Engages inSarcasm, Teasing

Description

Jenna was born and raised in Echo. Her parents named her Jasmynn, after the street they lived on. She spent her life in an abusive family, which she ran away from when she became of age, with help of Chase. She is proud of her Meseta heritage and is willing to confront people who disrespect her culture, despite the bad blood between herself and her family.

Jenna is pragmatic and resourceful; she is likely the most well educated member of the group. While warm and reassuring, she can sometimes come across as cold and dispassionate.

Leonardo Alvarez
AliasesLeo
MeasurementsHeight: 195cm
Age24
EyesAmber
BodyAnthropomorphic Animal, Fur, Muscular, Tall, Young-adult
ClothesBelt, Bracelet, Jeans, T-shirt
ItemsMobile Phone
PersonalityAssertive, Emotional, Energetic, Hotblooded, Kind, Proactive, Protective, Stubborn
RoleAmerican, Childhood Friend, Ex-boyfriend, Foreigner, Hispanic, Homosexual, Mechanic, Neighbor, Not a Virgin, Wolf
Engages inSmoking

Description

Leonardo "Leo" Alvarez is a wolf and Chase's ex-boyfriend. He moved to Echo from El Salvador with his family at a young age. He quickly made friends with Jenna and Chase, and their group of three would grow over the following years, adding Carl, TJ, and Flynn. During high school, he began to date Chase.

Leo cherishes the memories of his childhood in Echo, and expresses wishes that the friend group could have remained closer in the years following high school. In 2015, after Chase had expressed plans to return to Echo during spring break for a school project, Leo organized the get-together with the rest of the friend group.

Tobias Jedidiah Hess
AliasesTJ, Teej, Toby
MeasurementsHeight: 160cm
Age19
EyesBlue
BodyAnthropomorphic Animal, Fur, Slim
ClothesBarefoot, Belt, Cross Necklace, Polo Shirt, Trousers
ItemsMobile Phone
PersonalityAltruistic, Docile, Friendly, Kind, Pacifist, Refined, Religious, Sensitive, Shy
RoleAmerican, Canadian, Cat, Childhood Friend, Friend, School Athletic Club Member, University Student, Vegetarian
Engages inSexual Abstinence, Sports

Description

TJ Hess is one of the main characters of "Echo". He was born in Wasatchua, a small town in Canada. He moved to Echo when he was six years old, after his father got a job surveying the land and wildlife in the area.

He is prone to fear and crying while under moderate amounts of stress. As a child, he had anxiety disorders for which he took medication. His normal demeanor, however, is happy, optimistic, and charitable. This sometime leads to the lynx's kindness being taken advantage of.

Side characters

Brian
EyesBrown
BodyAdult, Anthropomorphic Animal, Fur, Missing Teeth, Muscular, Overweight, Tall, Ugly
ClothesSweatpants, Tank Top
PersonalityAntisocial, Cold-hearted, Cruel, Immature, Violent
RoleAmerican, Bear
Engages inDrug Abuse, Drug Trafficking

Description

Brian is the higher-up of some of Echo's other drug dealers, including Jeremy and Micha. He controls his turf through intimidation and violence. Despite this, Brian is ordered around by the seemingly weaker Duke.

Clint
EyesBlack
BodyAnthropomorphic Animal, Fur, Missing Teeth, Ugly, Underweight, Young-adult
ClothesBelt, Jeans, Tank Top
PersonalityRude, Short-tempered, Violent
RoleAmerican, Mammal
Engages inDrug Abuse

Description

A drug-addicted ring-tailed cat. Clint has always been unpleasant but his addiction has made him worse.

Daxton
HairBald
EyesBlue
BodyAnthropomorphic Animal, Slim, Young-adult
ClothesBelt, Hoodie, Tank Top, Trousers, Vest
PersonalityFriendly, Otaku, Relaxed, Strange
RoleAmerican, Amphibian, Roommate, University Student, Writer

Description

A salamander college student and Flynn's roommate. Daxton is geeky and somewhat strange but is generally amiable and laidback.

Duke
HairGrey
EyesBrown
BodyAdult, Anthropomorphic Animal, Fur, Scar, Ugly, Underweight
ClothesHoodie, Jeans, Tank Top, Vest
ItemsCigarette
PersonalityDistrustful, Overconfident, Proactive, Short-tempered, Stubborn
RoleAmerican, Mammal
Engages inDrug Abuse

Description

A weasel. He's meth-addled and one of Echo's older residents. Despite his weak looks, Duke's often seen with Brian, bossing him around.

Heather
EyesBrown
BodyAnthropomorphic Animal, Fur, Slim, Young-adult
ClothesEarrings, Off-The-Shoulder Shirt, Short Shorts
PersonalityAirhead, Friendly, Immature
RoleAmerican, Cat, Ex-girlfriend

Description

Heather is a cat who often hangs out with Jeremy, Clint, and Micha. She grew up in Echo and is roughly the same age as the group having a reunion. Jenna seems to harbor ill will for Heather, but Heather views Jenna amicably. In high school, she briefly dated TJ.

Janice
HairRed
EyesBrown
BodyAdult, Anthropomorphic Animal, Fur, Makeup
ClothesApron, Earrings, Name Tag, Shirt, Waitstaff Uniform
ItemsNotebook, Pen
PersonalityKind, Outgoing
RoleAmerican, Mammal, Waitstaff

Description

A coyote who's an old resident of Echo, having worked in its local diner as a waitress for many years.

Jeremy Begay
EyesBlue
BodyAnthropomorphic Animal, Fur, Overweight, Young-adult
ClothesEarrings, Shorts, T-shirt
ItemsCigarette
RoleAmerican, Fox, Native American, Older Brother
Engages inDrug Trafficking, Smoking

Description

Jeremy is a fennec fox and Jenna's older brother. He's a drug dealer who answers to Brian and hangs around with Clint, Heather and Micha.

Julian
HairBlond, Short
EyesBlue
BodyAnthropomorphic Animal, Fur, Horns, Slim, Young-adult
ClothesGlasses, Shirt, Trousers
PersonalityFriendly, Refined, Religious
RoleAmerican, Deer, Friend, Part-time Worker, University Student, Waitstaff

Description

Julian is a stag and is an old high school friend of TJ's, having gotten along due to their shared friendliness and religious beliefs. He works part-time at the same local diner as Janice.

Kudzu Téngwàn
AliasesKud
EyesBrown
BodyAnthropomorphic Animal, Fur, Slim, Young-adult
ClothesArmband, Tank Top, Trousers
PersonalityBlunt, Loner, Reserved, Serious
RoleAmerican, Chinese, Coworker, Neighbor, Raccoon, Receptionist

Description

A raccoon who's neighbors with Leo and a coworker of Flynn's. Somewhat of a loner, he lived in Payton but moved to Echo for unclear reasons.

Micha
EyesAmber
BodyAnthropomorphic Animal, Fur, Slim, Tattoo, Young-adult
ClothesShort Shorts, Tank Top
PersonalityBlunt, Rude, Short-tempered
RoleAmerican, Bat
Engages inDrug Abuse, Drug Trafficking

Description

Micha is a bat who's both a drug user and dealer. He's friends with Clint, Jeremy and Heather.

Raven
HairBlack, Short
EyesGreen
BodyAnthropomorphic Animal, Fur, Slim, Young-adult
ClothesTrousers, T-shirt, Vest
PersonalityAirhead, Cheerful, Friendly, Optimist, Outgoing
RoleAmerican, Dog, Friend, Shop Clerk

Description

A husky and old friend of Carl's. They reconnect upon bumping into each other at the local mall, which has the game store where Raven now works.

Makes an appearance

Injy
EyesGreen
BodyAdult, Anthropomorphic Animal, Fur
ClothesNecklace, Tank Top, Trousers, Wristband
PersonalityCautious, Reserved

Description

Injy is a red panda who currently lives in Echo.

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