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Fossil Echo - Special Edition: A Challenging Platformer Adventure

Dive deeper into the captivating world of Fossil Echo with the Special Edition, a challenging, story-driven platformer that blends tense stealth mechanics with breathtaking art. This edition includes the full game plus the Special Edition Content Pack DLC offering an enhanced experience.

Immerse Yourself with the Original Soundtrack

Experience the soul of Fossil Echo through its evocative soundtrack. The Fossil Echo Original Soundtrack by John Robert Matz features 25 original tracks plus a bonus track. Enjoy over one hour of meticulously reworked orchestral music, beautifully capturing the game's atmosphere.

Track List:

01 - The Island, the Tower

02 - At the Foot of the Fortress/Racing the Wind

03 - Kindling the Fire

04 - Jungle, Temple, Mural

05 - The Boatman

06 - Dawn/Feather Chase/Into the Shadows

07 - The Second Night Falls

08 - The Desert Bazaar

09 - Ascending Through Ice

10 - Warmth in the Cold

11 - The Forest and the Fire

12 - A Struggle and a Stone

13 - Cold Dawn, Stained Glass

14 - The Ladder

15 - Sunset on the Savannah

16 - A Tree to Rest Under, A Trunk to Sleep Against

17 - The Old Man and the Great Owl

18 - Into the Caves

19 - From the Roots to the Boughs

20 - Seeking by Starlight, Finding by Falling

21 - A Temple Above the Clouds

22 - Home

23 - The Door, A Friend... The End

24 - Epilogue

25 - Main Theme

26 - Greenlight Trailer Soundtrack

27 - Release Trailer (BONUS)

Behind the Scenes: The Making Of Fossil Echo

Delve into the development process with The Making Of Fossil Echo, a 20+ page PDF filled with concept art, spritesheets, level design insights, and fascinating development anecdotes. Discover the inspirations and challenges behind this unique platformer.

Exclusive Extras

Personalize your experience with cover art templates, 8 stunning wallpaper sets (desktop, phone, and tablet variations), and 5 profile picture sets with 15 unique variations.

About Fossil Echo

Fossil Echo is a short, challenging, and atmospheric platformer, presented with hand-drawn 2D graphics. Explore a fantastical world and uncover a wordless tale of adventure and mystery, reminiscent of classic titles like Oddworld, Ico, and Another World.

Key Features:

• Varied and detailed environments, hand-painted for immersive gameplay.
• Hand-animated 2D characters, bringing life to the game's world.
• Over 15 minutes of fully animated cutscenes, advancing the story.
• A wordless, mysterious story, told visually.
• Breathtaking orchestral score, enhancing the emotional impact.
• Very dynamic and demanding platforming gameplay, requiring precision and skill.
• Tense stealth mechanics, adding another layer of challenge.
• Well-hidden secrets and unlockables, rewarding exploration.
• No HUD or on-screen indications, maximizing immersion.
• Speedrun-Friendly features (in-game timers...).

A Story of Ascent and Discovery

Inspired by the likes of Oddworld, Ico, Shadow of the Colossus, and Studio Ghibli, Fossil Echo follows a young boy's perilous climb up a colossal tower rising from the sea. Unravel the secrets of his journey through playable flashbacks, all without a single word spoken.

Gameplay: Precision Platforming and Stealth

Fossil Echo combines old-school, "die & retry" platforming gameplay with stealth elements. Emphasizing precise timing and movement, you must carefully navigate challenging environments and avoid confrontation. Like Abe's Oddysee and Another World, awareness and timing are key to survival.

Artistic Vision

The game features a stunning and detailed art style, with pre-rendered/hand-painted backgrounds and meticulously hand-animated 2D characters. Immerse yourself in diverse environments, from lush forests to snow-covered peaks, presented in a style evocative of classic animated films. The minimalist design and lack of HUD create a seamless and immersive experience.

Soundscape: Music and Sound Design

The world of Fossil Echo is brought to life by over two hours of unique, original music by John Robert Matz (Gunpoint, Rodina) and immersive sound design by Gordon McGladdery (Rogue Legacy, Fantastic Contraption). Music and sound work in harmony to set the mood, enhance the story, and amplify the impact of every action.

Fossil Echo is developed by Phil Crifo (Story, Art & Design), Thierry Boura (Programming), John Robert Matz (Music), and A Shell In The Pit (Sound Design).