Echo Commander – Wave 2 Playtest + 1 of 10 $15 Gift Card Giveaway until July 4th

Hi AppleVis community,

Some of you were among the first to playtest Echo Commander during alpha — thank you! We're now back for Wave 2, and we’re inviting new and returning players to try the latest version of Echo Commander, a blind-accessible, browser-based strategy game — and enter our gift card giveaway as a thank-you for your feedback.

What is Echo Commander?
Echo Commander is a cooperative, grid-based strategy game inspired by Battleship. Designed for blind and low-vision players (but fully playable by sighted users too), it runs directly in your browser — including on iPhone, iPad, and Mac — with no download required.
You play as a fleet commander in space, teaming up or going solo to take down enemy flagships. You can choose different flagship types to change your strategy, and each match combines tactical thinking with fast-paced decisions.
Accessibility features include:
• Full screen reader support (tested with VoiceOver)
• Spatial audio for enemy sonar tracking
• Full keyboard navigation
• Optional visual interface for low-vision and sighted players
Game Modes:
• Standard PvP
• Co-op with friends again AI
• CO-OP Roguelike missions with upgrades and difficulty scaling

Playtest Giveaway – $15 Digital Gift Cards
To thank you for your time, we're running a second giveaway:
• 1 of 10, $15 USD digital gift cards (through Tremendous)
• Up to 5 bonus cards for thoughtful survey responses
• Deadline: July 4, 2025
To enter:
1. Play a match in any mode
2. Press R or click the feedback button after the match in the victory or game over screen
3. Complete the short survey (approx. 10–15 minutes)
4. Enter your email at the end of the form
Requirements: Must be 16+, no purchase required. Void where prohibited. Brightmir AI employees excluded.
Play at: https://echo-commander.com

What's New Since Wave 1?
Thanks to your feedback, here’s what we’ve added:
• Roguelike mode with Easy, Normal and Hard difficulty levels
• Smarter enemy flagships with counterattack logic
• Accessibility upgrades for mobile and keyboard users
• Faster game pacing with a new quick-play option
• Enhanced sonar tracking and spatial sound system
• Game over statistics: accuracy, turn count, and more

Coming Soon
We're continuing development with features like:
• Weekly roguelike missions
• Built-in voice chat and pings
• Friends list and private match support
• Unique sound packs for each flagship

Thanks everyone for your feedback that has directly shaped many of these features. We’d love to hear your thoughts again — or welcome you aboard if it’s your first time playing.
See you in the command chair!
—
Jerry from the Echo Commander Team
Play now: https://echo-commander.com
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FkDXQ9VTwb