Echoes of Yi : Samsara Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-10-17
- Strong Sekiro-inspired combat mechanics
- Polished indie experience with good graphics
- Great value for money
- Adjustable difficulty options available
- Abundant bugs and performance issues
- Terrible boss fights and lock-on problems
Emotions
Archetypes
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 94%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 6%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 63%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 37%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 397
- Negative points
- 410
- Gameplay points
- 299
- Perf. points
- 62
- Rec. points
- 140
- Misc points
- 219
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Strong Sekiro-Inspired Combat
| Many reviewers highlight the combat as heavily inspired by Sekiro, with satisfying hit feel and fast-paced mechanics. The gameplay successfully captures the Souls-like essence while adding its own touches. | 42% |
Good Graphics and Scenery
| Graphics are generally praised as good or beautiful, with stunning landscapes and environments. The visual quality is considered impressive for the project's scope. | 23% |
Great Value for Money
| Many reviewers feel the game is well worth its price, offering good value even at full cost. The quality is considered high relative to the budget price. | 22% |
Bosses Are Somewhat Easy
| A notable number of players find the bosses relatively easy, with many being defeated in one or two tries. However, a few bosses still provide a decent challenge. | 20% |
Overall Positive Reception
| The game is generally regarded as very good and worth playing. Many consider it a must-play for fans of Sekiro. | 14% |
Adjustable Difficulty Options
| The presence of difficulty settings that can be changed anytime is appreciated, allowing players to tailor the challenge. This makes the game accessible to a wider audience. | 13% |
Polished Indie Experience
| The game is impressively well-made for an indie title, with high production values and few technical issues. It stands out as a great indie game. | 11% |
Great Cutscenes and Animations
| Cutscenes are well-made and quite good, and execution animations are excellent. These add to the overall polish. | 11% |
Good Enemy Variety
| Enemy variety is present and surprisingly large, adding diversity to combat encounters. | 6% |
Satisfying Movement and Jumping
| Jumping and somersaults feel nice and are very satisfying to perform. This adds to the fluidity of exploration and combat. | 6% |
Pleasant Exploration
| Exploring locations is pleasant and enjoyable, with nice scenery to discover. | 6% |