[Press Release] NES Adventure Echoes of the Unread

See the below Press Release for Echoes of the Unread. I had the privilege to play the demo of this game and it’s fantastic. It’s original and promising. Matt Tuttle did an amazing job creating this game.

Pre-Orders Now Open For Enchanted NES Adventure Echoes of the Unread

Missed the Kickstarter? Never fear—Clever Cat Games’ 8-bit tale of song, friendship, and imagination is now available to pre-order ahead of its February 2026 release.

Pittsburgh, PA – July 29, 2025 – After singing a song of success on Kickstarter earlier this year, Echoes of the Unread, the literary genre-hopping NES epic from solo developer Matt Tuttle’s Clever Cat Games, is turning the page to its next chapter. Fans who missed the campaign can now pre-order this whimsical 8-bit adventure, available exclusively through publisher Mega Cat Studios’ online store.

Starting today, classic gaming connoisseurs can pre-order Echoes of the Unread in one of three formats: a budget-friendly bare cart, the CIB Standard Edition, or—for ultimate collectors—the gorgeous, hand-crafted Limited Edition.

Check out the laser engraved LE cartridge below:

Alongside the game, fans can also pre-order a variety of exciting extras, including the official soundtrack on vinyl or CD, a beautifully illustrated art book that brings the game’s vibrant world and characters to life, a hardcover journal, and more.

Echoes of the Unread is currently slated to release in February of 2026 for the NES and Steam.

Key Features:

• Sing to solve puzzles, battle foes, and uncover secrets

• Journey through whimsical worlds inspired by book genres

• Unlock magical abilities that will aid you in your quest

• Befriend quirky characters and shape your own story

• Test your skills in a challenging retro mode

Article By Carmelo Cianciotta

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