Echoes Of The Unread Now On Kickstarter

I love everything about this! I still play my NES, and it’s really cool that people are still making games for it. The idea of going through different book genres sounds fresh and fun. Using music as a weapon is something I haven’t seen before in these kinds of games. It reminds me a little of Zelda II with side-scrolling action, but with a very original twist. I already backed the campaign at the $60 level because I want the full boxed version. That’s how I like to collect — complete with the manual. It’s good to see developers caring about packaging and design, just like in the old days. I hope this campaign reaches its goal. It looks like a game that respects the past while doing something new.

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I’m very particular about what retro games I support, but this one seems promising. I’ve backed other Mega Cat Studios projects before, and they usually deliver high-quality carts with thoughtful design. Echoes Of The Unread caught my attention because of the theme — a story-driven platformer that’s also tied to music mechanics. That is not common in the NES homebrew scene. The singing as a weapon mechanic could easily fall apart if the controls aren’t tight, but based on their previous work, I believe they’ll pull it off. The different book-themed worlds show that the devs are trying to give this game personality. I also like the idea of puzzle-solving in an NES title. Many modern homebrews just mimic Mega Man or Castlevania without much originality. This one has more creativity. I went for the $60 tier because I want a boxed copy that looks good on my shelf. The manual matters a lot to me — it’s part of the whole retro experience. If the story can be shaped by the player’s choices, as the campaign suggests, that would add replay value too. Looking forward to February.

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I love the idea of traveling through different literary genres. That’s such a smart setup for a game. The fact that the main character uses singing to interact with the world, not just fight but also solve puzzles, makes me think the developers are trying to do more than just a basic platformer. I think it’s symbolic too: her voice is her power, and she’s literally navigating stories. That’s a nice metaphor. I hope the game gives each world its own visual and narrative identity. A Western level should feel different from Romance or Horror. I’m also glad they included “shape your own story” as a feature. Choice is rare in NES-style games, so I hope they really include multiple paths or endings. Even if I don’t have a working NES, I’m tempted to get the ROM just to experience it.

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