Echo Generations 2 — Missable Achievements

Echo Generation 2 is a really fun time, full of card-based action and strategy. However, there are a lot of achievements that will be locked permanently (at least during an initial playthrough) if you don’t grab them while you can. So, here are some achievements to keep in mind while you play. Spoilers ahead!

Remember: There’s always a point in a chapter where it subtly tells you that it’s the point of no return (usually after a major story beat or tough boss). Make sure to snatch everything you can before you finish the chapter!

If you see this guy in Sister M's chapter, don't interact with him until you're sure you have everything!

Graveyard Groove — Defeat Skeleton Cats: In the Annata Z chapter, after rolling down the cliff, there’s a bunch of skeleton cats hidden off—screen to the bottom left of the area. Although it is possible to beat them without levelling up, you should probably get some skills and cards before you do so.

Rest a While… — Sit on Bench near Waterfall for 1 minute: In the Annata Z chapter, in the next area to the left after you roll down the cliff, there’s a chair by a tree and a waterfall. Sit there for one minute, and that’s it. 

...I missed this achievement because I left the chair early, thinking there would be a jumpscare.

Sewer Surprise — Defeat Sewer Bloater (Secret): In the Annata Z chapter, when you first enter the Industry Lane area, immediately go inside the broken pipe to the right to fight the Sewer Bloater. Prep carefully, because it’s a real tough fight.

Crushed No More — Shut Down the Compactor: In the Annata Z chapter, there’s a compactor guarded by some robots. They’re pretty tough, so make sure you’re prepared before you fight them. Once you do, head to the side, make sure you have the Sludge Throw card from the skeleton cats, and shut off the machine. Then, head into the shut—off machine to get the skill point and the achievement.

Vengeance — Forge a Great Sword: This is a multi-step achievement from the Annata Z chapter. There’s an NPC zombie by the hydraulic press in the factory. Talk to her, then go outside to collect three scrap. Next, head to the right and defeat the guard by the chair with a zombie in it. Follow their instructions to gain their essence, then head back to get the sword, which will nab you both some powerful cards and the achievement.

This is a lot harder than it looks.

Elmerlake Massacre — Win game in the Zombie arcade machine: In The Breach chapter, keep going until you get to the Break Room, where there’s an arcade machine. Go play on it, and beat the zombie! It is pretty tricky, though, so keep your distance, back off when it blocks, and abuse the Dash attack to create an opening!

Galactile Fighters — Win game in The Fly arcade machine: In the Nolivia chapter, head to the Market via the subway. There’s an arcade machine nearby you can play. It’s a fighting game, but a very easy one where you can spam attacks. Just make sure to watch out for the opponent’s rolling attack to earn yourself an achievement and a ticket to upgrade a card.

Happy Mayhem — Win game in the Bullet Hell arcade machine: In the same chapter and area as above, keep going left until you find an arcade machine at the end. It’s a shoot—em—up, so watch out for attacks and don’t overheat your weapon when firing. That’s all I can say.

The arrows go faster and start to spin, so watch it!

One Last Dance — Dance Off with Kelvin: In the Nolivia chapter, after you gain a new outfit via the story, head to Kelvin’s office in the Nova Lounge and talk to him. After a lengthy exposition dump, you’ll be allowed to face him off in a dance—off. Get your fingers ready, because this won’t be easy, but you can retry as many times as you want. Rotate your sticks if you’re really desperate to win.

Freedom — Release Creature in Parking Lot: There’s a Creature hidden in the Sister M, The Breach, and Bus Stop chapters, but only the Bus Stop encounter counts towards the achievement. After speaking to Lee, head south until you find the Creature on the floor. Pick it up, then leave the office to get to the parking lot. Finally, head just south of the car to release the Creature and earn the achievement!

And that’s pretty much all the achievements that I think can be missed. Go into the comments below for anything I made a mistake on, and enjoy collecting everything Echo Generations 2 has to offer.