The creator behind the hit indie RPG Chained Echoes, Matthias Linda, has officially decided to take legal action against his physical distribution partner. While the project has been in the spotlight for its critical success, several unexpected developments regarding its business partnerships have recently come to light. The developer of Chained Echoes is now moving in a new direction to address long-standing issues that have affected the game's fans.
Developed over a grueling seven-year period by Linda, the game was designed as a tribute to the 16-bit era of the Super Nintendo. It features a sprawling 30- to 40-hour story set on the war-torn continent of Valandis, where a group of heroes attempts to bring peace to three feuding kingdoms. Since its release in 2022, Chained Echoes has been hailed as one of the best modern examples of the RPG genre, earning a spot on many Top 10 lists for its innovative combat and deep character progression.
Indie JRPG Chained Echoes brings together classic touchstone inspirations of the genre while creating an incredible, well-crafted original experience.
The dispute centers on the long-delayed physical release that was part of the original crowdfunding campaign. In a...
