Arches Build 8 - Permanence
Added 2023-04-23 21:14:45 +0000 UTCYou can never get it back…
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Final main storyline update for Arches. Editing was a bit rushed at the end, but I did what I could with the time I had. Hopefully nothing too distracting. Thank you everyone.
Also, take note of how much work Paintfox did. I’m so thankful for his being part of the team along with everyone else. Will write more on my thoughts about this VN after the fully finished release. To be clear, this is the end of the main story.
Illustrations - Paintfox
Backgrounds - Kardamon
Music (bridges) - Anthemics
Coding assistance - Orion
PC: https://www.mediafire.com/file/9xgt8ebewd5snoo/Arches-0.8-win.zip/file
MAC: https://www.mediafire.com/file/3983i5l376d1xfs/Arches-0.8-mac.zip/file
Linux: https://www.mediafire.com/file/zbmm2x9oncro1zl/Arches-0.8-linux.tar.bz2/file
Android: https://www.mediafire.com/file/wmslmsao8n64sti/Arches_0.8_-_release.apk/file
Comments
I love his eyes… he looks so innocent!
Paul (Chiron)
2025-04-08 01:30:06 +0000 UTCAhh yes emotional whiplash my old friend. Thank you for this beautiful story about trauma and healing. I'll be thinking about this one till I'm 110... at least
blazi
2023-09-17 21:59:40 +0000 UTCI've been processing this ending for a few weeks, but I think I'm at a place where I can genuinely say I loved it. There's obviously some disturbing moments, but the violence and terror never feel like they're being delivered for shock value or something equally cheap. The contrast between those dark moments and the tender ones helps to make the latter have a stronger impact, and after Echo and Adastra, I realize that these emotional highs and lows are a big part of what makes Howly's stories have such a lasting impact. As with those other stories, the major characters here all feel like nuanced people with complex histories, relationships, flaws, and motivations. That, plus the stories themselves, make me want to think, and I love that about every finished Echo Project VN so far. I do kind of hope this isn't the last we see of Dev and Cam, but if it is, I think this was a fitting (if bittersweet) send off for them. In case not enough people are saying it, thanks to Howly, Paintfox, and everyone who worked on this. I look forward to seeing what comes next.
Brathor Cyr
2023-06-16 04:01:54 +0000 UTC:) I loved playing it
Nelson Cabrera
2023-05-19 01:04:43 +0000 UTCJesus Christ that was some Incredible writing and artistry but man, that was tough. Someone please check that Howly is ok and give him a hug (if he wants)
Harvest Mouse Productions
2023-05-13 23:08:47 +0000 UTCThis depiction of a relationship throughout is so detailed and really resonated with me personally. Thank you.
Okami7
2023-05-12 17:30:16 +0000 UTCThis was such a good ending although it made me think long and hard about it xD, thank you so much for the amazing experience
Treagir
2023-05-09 16:49:48 +0000 UTCAbsolutely amazing. I'm relatively new to the visual novel scene and I can't believe I've been sleeping on it for years. But this story, man oh man. I loved echo, it was the first vn I got introduced to and this was such a beautiful wrap up. Terrifying some spots, but love how you guys have been able to make this universe. Thank you so much for creating this incredible work of fiction that touches on so many themes close to my heart.
Eth0s
2023-05-07 13:11:23 +0000 UTCJust binged Arches 0.7 and couldn't wait for the public release. Will be back tracking to Echo and The Smoke Room soon! Great content!
Joshua Bernholtz
2023-05-05 19:08:34 +0000 UTCFinally happy to read this. Been waiting for the conclusion. Brian was the cocaine bear we deserved.
Tazor
2023-05-04 01:44:17 +0000 UTCPlayed Adastra a while ago. Finished Echo last week. Soon to start Arches and didn't want to wait until the final build became public. I can't NOT support this group's writing at this point.
Lurkybot3k
2023-05-02 01:42:07 +0000 UTCJust finished the game today. Awesome work from you guys: it hits hard in a way many other stories just don't, and that's what makes these games of yours so enjoyable. Thank you for all you do, and we look forward to additional projects from you guys!!!
Padvaxtag
2023-05-01 02:01:31 +0000 UTCHey!! The novel is linear, there are no choices involved in this one!
Paintfox
2023-04-26 15:36:38 +0000 UTCHoly shit where do I begin? Howly and Paintfox and the whole team outdid yourselves with this one. One of the most heartbreaking, beautiful, and bittersweet stories I’ve read in recent memory. Echo was scary but this was gut wrenching on a whole new level and hit really close to home. This was definitely worth the wait. Thank you for sharing your talents and creating amazing stories. I will remember this one for years to come and looking forward to whatever new horrors awaits us at Echo.
DarsolSaber
2023-04-26 12:32:01 +0000 UTCAnother great emotional rollercoaster. Thank you.
Okami7
2023-04-26 06:45:17 +0000 UTCI think I've realized I must hate myself. Haha. I stopped partway through the story to watch some fun TV. I was going to wait until the following day, but I sat back down and finished it. I'm still thinking about the story today. It hit me a very different way than Adastra hit me, but it's still sitting in the back of my brain. Just thinking to myself how the story could have been diverted with just a few different choices. A happier ending for the couple, but I know you can't always have the Hollywood happy ending all the time.
SonOfDarkHelmet
2023-04-26 01:02:41 +0000 UTCthe thought of experiencing this story in full for the first time in one day make's my emotions do backflips, that must have been rough!
Redvedev
2023-04-26 00:56:48 +0000 UTCGoddang you Echo Project, it's too early in the evening to be ugly sobbing. Thank you, Howly, and everyone who contributed to the making of this. I wasn't prepared for Brian being even more evil and terrifying in this run than previous but... yup, he was. Also a big shout out to Paintfox, able to depict characters with real charm and warmth, and also that *nightmare* rendition of Brian when he finally shows his true colours. Adding the pandemic in to the story in to the same timeframe was a neat touch too, because if that did time did anything, it made everyone's mental health so much more precarious, so it really adds to the final act.
Redvedev
2023-04-26 00:47:05 +0000 UTCThis idea of "The Divide" at the part with the shotgun, and how to leads to the alternate Devon, was a little tough to comprehend, but I really like the extra layer of tragedy it adds to the ending, and how it fits together with the arches theme as a whole. I've truly loved this story, and this ending is a great way to cap it off. ❤️
dvb
2023-04-25 16:42:42 +0000 UTCI'm both excited and apprehensive. Thanks for the hard work on this!
Brathor Cyr
2023-04-25 15:49:08 +0000 UTCThat was quite the ending. Couldn't help but feel I missed something every moment there was a time skip. Definitely lost me at Cam "in an urn" part. But after that things got better. It's a hard life to recovery, a very somber ending, not happy but peaceful. This was a perfect way to end it
LLVPandaSevron
2023-04-25 14:00:49 +0000 UTCso good. i was close to crying there at the end and that really doesn't happen to me often
White Lieger
2023-04-25 04:48:10 +0000 UTCSuch an incredible ending for Arches, and probably the whole Echo saga... Really well written... Just so nice, wholesome but also incredibly sad at the same time.... Like some other have already written bevor, Howly the way how you are telling those stories is just amazing. Oh and it was definitely worth the wait,
Furrco
2023-04-24 17:43:30 +0000 UTCBut let's be honest for a moment is there even any fvn that can compare to arches when it comes to the quality of writing (as well as the visuals thank you paint fox and kardamom). For real let's look at the facts, Burrows cleared. Remember the flowers cleared. Minotaur hotel cleared. Nerus every dating Sim ever icoe pervader bhtr 9:22 password nitw lookouts motherfucking cleared. Hell even tsr echo and adastra get cleared. You are currently undoubtedly and unequivocally the number one fvn writer of all time.
brunis nerus
2023-04-24 13:18:42 +0000 UTCWell played. Howly you outdid yourself with this one. This was one of the most if not the most poignant well written and complex ending you could ever write. Every word was utterly sincere and heartbreaking in its sincerity. You have outdone every single other fvn works ever published including your previous works. You can be proud of yourself gg.
brunis nerus
2023-04-24 13:11:01 +0000 UTCHoly moly! I'm not sure if you're supposed to go through the entire story in one day, but I'm emotionally spent. I held off & knew nothing about Arches, glad I waited. On a personal note, I have a homeless uncle who is bipolar & schizophrenic, he refuses to take any meds. This story hit me super hard. Thinking of the struggles he has but also realizing he could be a better man, even if it means dealing with crappy side effects. I feel he chose the easy path to run away from his problems, but I can't really judge him too much, I'm not in his shoes. I want him to be better, but maybe I'm being selfish in thinking I know best. Anyway, I just wanted to point out that your writing and care for the story really hit home. P.S. I hate "He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named" so much, he should have been locked up (or dead) a long time ago.
SonOfDarkHelmet
2023-04-24 09:57:41 +0000 UTCHow can a story be so heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time? You guys have done such incredible work
Sonny Barlow
2023-04-24 08:24:00 +0000 UTCThat really was an emotional rollercoaster; definitely worth the wait!
Wazu
2023-04-24 05:39:02 +0000 UTCBe calm.
Zhou Nim
2023-04-24 04:49:10 +0000 UTCJust finished the Win version. First time ever touching Arches, and I'm just wondering if the format is different from other Echo Project releases in that there were no choice options, or if I encountered some sort of glitch? I feel like I was able to see what would've normally been every route play out all at once in linear fashion.
G K
2023-04-24 02:43:10 +0000 UTCand im sad ;_;
Kael
2023-04-24 01:41:12 +0000 UTCis done
Kael
2023-04-24 01:41:03 +0000 UTCis over
Kael
2023-04-24 01:40:59 +0000 UTCWhat a rollercoaster ride of an ending, i liked the how the different characters ended up after the events of the story. Definitely The best echo story so far.
Salty aussie
2023-04-24 01:32:02 +0000 UTCGood read
WerewolfSlash
2023-04-24 01:31:12 +0000 UTCI too have not started it yet. Just finished the updated Burrows story, so perfect timing for another VN!
SonOfDarkHelmet
2023-04-24 01:04:37 +0000 UTCI had the same issue with this and the last TSR build. I’m not sure what to do since it makes it get rid of the download immediately.
LionLicker25
2023-04-23 23:31:58 +0000 UTCthis is almost word for word what i was gonna say, so i'll just say "same" haha
cаша
2023-04-23 23:24:37 +0000 UTCi knew i would probably cry, but goddamn i did not except to cry as much as i did (and still am, lol). this was awesome and absolutely devastating at the same time.
Bjarke Lillie
2023-04-23 23:01:34 +0000 UTCOh my heart! Thank you EP for this story. It was a heavy ride but so wonderful. The story, characters music and subjects a ride I enjoyed. 10/10 Thank you so much for this! Now Howly get some rest and much love to you and all those @Echo Project!
Sashido Zerako
2023-04-23 22:36:11 +0000 UTCI'm not going to risk for a malware in my pc 😑
Dragonwolf
2023-04-23 21:44:45 +0000 UTCAwesome, so excited to play!!!!
Padvaxtag
2023-04-23 21:44:03 +0000 UTCyoure in for a wild ride, thats all im gonna say
Bjarke Lillie
2023-04-23 21:40:07 +0000 UTCYou can download it through the incognito mode
Julian
2023-04-23 21:39:43 +0000 UTCWaiting for the Android build 🙏
David Herrera
2023-04-23 21:35:14 +0000 UTCFor MAC and Linux they are fine, it does not give any problem, I hope you can see the problem of the link for PC please 😫🙏
Dragonwolf
2023-04-23 21:30:43 +0000 UTCIf I enter the link for PC my antivirus detects it as malware and does not let me enter the page
Dragonwolf
2023-04-23 21:28:33 +0000 UTCI’ve been waiting for the final build to come out before I read it! I can’t wait to start!
Dezldog-ca
2023-04-23 21:20:11 +0000 UTCI am so freaking excited!!
Vinni Lion
2023-04-23 21:19:45 +0000 UTCHanging for a Android build! Thank you!
John Murphy
2023-04-23 21:18:49 +0000 UTC
