AI7 Echoes

Created by: Alves Júnior

Close Your Eyes
to Escape!

Experience True Equality: An AI-Powered Escape Room Where Blind and Sighted Players Face the Same Challenge.

“No Eyes Needed to Play. No Code Needed to Build. A prototype redefining the rules: Spatial 3D audio replaces the screen, and the entire experience was crafted by a game designer using Vibe Coding.”

Abstract visualization of sound waves representing accessibility

Breaking the Visual Barrier

For millions of gamers, ‘accessible’ currently means ‘less fun’. We’re changing that.

Gaming Accessibility Gap

  • A Global Disconnect: 2.2 billion gamers worldwide, yet blind players face a severe lack of high-quality options.
  • Underserved Markets: The Portuguese-speaking community is virtually ignored in the accessibility space.
  • Demand for Quality: Blind players want full experiences, not "reduced" versions of mainstream games.
  • The Retrofit Problem: Audio description is often an afterthought, not a core mechanic.
“What if audio-first wasn't a limitation, but a revolutionary design choice?”

Close your eyes. Now you’re ready.

Explore, deduce, and solve. No visual advantages—sound is your only guide.

The Setup

The tech giant NeuroEchos promised to cure neurological disorders through neural chips controlled by an advanced AI. But when a cyber-virus triggers a catastrophic failure that corrupts the system, millions of patients are pulled into a sound-based reality, where they lose their memories and sensory perception.

Now the company's AI, AI7, offers a desperate solution: a memory-recovery treatment that plunges patients into surreal environments filled with art and puzzles.

A neuroscientist, an AI designer, and a businessman must restore their minds and return to our reality before irreversible brain deterioration sets in. The survivors are forced to confront terrifying visions from their past as they uncover a darker truth: the incident wasn’t an accident.

Among the victims is someone who knows who sabotaged the system… and why.

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The Challenge

In a surreal reality sculpted by “sound-paintings”, artworks conjured through layered music, SFX, and voice that turn words into tactile emotions, players (blind, visually impaired, or sighted) take on the role of a blind who unravels audio narrative puzzles and his or her own forgotten past while trading wits with an AI companion whose moods swing from helpful to ironic, emotional, and even menacing. AI7 Echoes delivers a single-player narrative adventure in which accessibility, art, and an unpredictably expressive AI fuse into an epic, fun, and deeply immersive experience.

Phase Progression

  1. Scenario: Introduction with AI interaction
  2. Soundscape: Environmental audio storytelling
  3. Puzzle: Escape room challenge
  4. Artwork: Listen to audio descriptions, interact with the AI, and deduce the solution.
  5. Whispers: Consequences based on choices.
  6. Chronicles: Optional deeper lore
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Interactive Dialogue System

  • Adaptive AI Persona: IA7 uses AI to understand player explanations, adapt personality, and keep responses funny and clear.
  • Natural Interaction: Puzzles are solved by describing your idea in your own words, not by menus or buttons.
Conceptual illustration of a blindfolded player experiencing the game through sound

The Game that Listens and Learns

A ChatGPT-powered companion watches how you solve puzzles, tracks your progress, and adapts its personality.

Audio-First Mechanics

  • Equal Footing: Sighted players gain zero advantage—everyone navigates by sound alone.
  • Primary Experience: Audio isn't an overlay; it's the world itself, rendered in spatial 3D binaural sound.
  • High-Fidelity Soundscape: Professional voice acting and adaptive environments.
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AI7: The Self-Aware Companion

  • Evolving Personality: Natural conversation, not rigid commands. The AI adapts based on your choices.
  • Dynamic Archetypes: 7 personality traits (Supportive, Sarcastic, Playful, Antagonistic, etc.).
  • Seamless Interaction: Perfect Voice Activity Detection (VAD) ensures the AI never interrupts you.

Cognitive Memory Support

  • Load Management: In-game voice notes and guided pauses.
  • Semantic Validation: Prevents false memories in an audio-only context.
  • Low-Latency TTS: Powered by Azure, OpenAI, and Google Cloud.
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Download the AI7 Echoes Prototype

Get early access to the accessible audio escape room built with 3D sound and AI.

Fill out the form below to receive the prototype. This early build contains one complete level of AI7 Echoes. Your feedback helps improve accessibility and gameplay.

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Let’s build more accessible worlds together.

Investors, accessibility advocates, creators, press — we’d love to hear from you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Getting Started & Installation

How do I download and install the game?

The game comes as a prototype downloadable package. Follow these steps:

  1. Download the file named AI7_Echoes.zip.
  2. Unzip/Extract the file: Right-click the file and select "Extract All." This will create a new folder containing the game data.
  3. Open the new folder and run AI7_Ecos.exe to launch the game.
What operating system do I need?

Currently, the prototype is compatible only with Windows operating systems.

I tried to run the file, but Windows blocked it. What do I do?

This is normal for new software not yet registered with Microsoft. To proceed:

  1. Click More Info on the blue screen.
  2. Click Run Anyway.
Access Permission

When you start the game, a screen will ask for your permission for the game to connect to the AI assistant servers. Please click the "Allow" button to continue.

Windows Security dialog asking to allow public and private networks to access ai7_echoes.exe
Troubleshooting: Microphone & Permissions

My microphone is plugged in, but the game can't hear me. This is usually because Windows Privacy settings are blocking the game from accessing your microphone. Since AI7 Echoes is a downloaded prototype (and not from the Microsoft Store), you must manually allow "Desktop apps" to use your mic.

How do I fix this on Windows 10?

  1. Open the Start Menu and select Settings (the gear icon).
  2. Go to Privacy > Microphone.
  3. Under "Allow access to the microphone on this device," click Change and switch it ON.
  4. Scroll down to "Allow desktop apps to access your microphone" (this is different from the list of Store apps at the top).
  5. Ensure this switch is turned ON.

How do I fix this on Windows 11?

  1. Open Settings and go to Privacy & security > Microphone.
  2. Turn ON "Microphone access" at the very top.
  3. Turn ON "Let apps access your microphone."
  4. Scroll down to the section "Let desktop apps access your microphone" and ensure it is switched ON.

I checked permissions, but it still won't work.

If permissions are correct, your computer might be trying to listen to the wrong device (e.g., a webcam mic instead of your headset).

Fix: Right-click the Speaker icon in your taskbar > Sound Settings. Under Input, make sure your headset is selected as the "Default Device."

For a visual guide on these settings, you can watch this tutorial: How To Enable Microphone In Windows 11 - Full Guide

Gameplay & Accessibility

Is the game really playable without sight?

Yes! AI7 Echoes is designed from the ground up to be fully playable using only 3D audio. There are no visual puzzles that require sight. All cues are auditory.

Do I need headphones?

Yes, headphones are highly recommended. The game uses binaural 3D audio to help you locate sounds in space (left, right, behind, etc.). Stereo speakers will work, but the experience will be much harder and less immersive.

How do I interact with the AI?

You talk to AI7 using your microphone. Just speak naturally! You can ask questions, describe what you hear, or propose solutions to puzzles. AI7 will listen and respond.

Technical Issues

The AI isn't responding to me.

Check your internet connection. AI7 requires an active connection to process your voice. Also, ensure you are holding the "Push-to-Talk" button (Spacebar) if that mode is enabled, or speaking clearly if in "Open Mic" mode.

Note: Avoid speaking while the AI is talking, as it may not hear you.

The game runs slowly or lags.

Ensure your PC meets the minimum requirements. Closing other background applications (especially web browsers with many tabs) can help free up memory for the game.

Why does the AI sometimes take a moment to reply?

AI7 is thinking! The system processes your speech, analyzes the context of the game, and generates a unique response. This can take 1-3 seconds depending on internet speed and server load.

Can I play offline?

No, an internet connection is required for the AI features to function.

Latency Issues

If you experience delays in AI responses, check your internet connection. A stable broadband connection is recommended for the best experience. High latency can cause pauses between your input and the AI's response.

Voice Recognition Accuracy

For the best voice recognition, use a good quality microphone and play in a quiet environment. Background noise can interfere with the AI's ability to understand you.

Data Privacy

Your voice data is processed securely and is not stored permanently. We prioritize your privacy and only use the data to generate the immediate game response.

Game Crashes

If the game crashes, please ensure your graphics and audio drivers are up to date. You can also try running the game as an administrator.

Input Lag

Input lag can be caused by Bluetooth headphones. If possible, try using a wired headset for the lowest latency audio experience.

AI Repetition

If the AI repeats itself, try rephrasing your question or statement. This can help nudge it out of a repetitive loop.

Audio Glitches

If you hear popping or crackling, check your audio sample rate settings in Windows. Setting it to 44.1kHz or 48kHz is recommended for best compatibility.

Game Length

The prototype level takes about 25-35 minutes to complete.