The mid 90s era of JRPGs has always been a point of nostalgia for those who first picked up a controller at this time, and for that reason it remains both a popular period for retro gamers and a nostalgic stylistic choice for indie developers. But players fond of this era and its trappings often find themselves running low on new games to play. The recent release of the indie game Chained Echoes (published by Deck13 Interactive) was lovingly made by a solo developer who is also a fan of games like these, and the 2022 title will make those whol love the Final Fantasy franchise feel right at home.