- August 25, 2023
- Mito Games
4 The Elements
55%Game Brain Score
gameplay, humor
graphics, grinding
80% User Score 20 reviews
Platforms
PCWindows
About
4 The Elements is a 2D Action Platformer inspired by the best games of this genre from the 90s. Switch in real time between the four elements of nature to overcome challenges, acquire new abilities and defeat powerful bosses in beautifully crafted thematic stages.







Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
graphics4 negative mentions
- The game features a unique character-switching mechanic that allows players to utilize different abilities for various challenges, creating a dynamic gameplay experience.
- The writing and character interactions are well-crafted, providing humor and distinct personalities that enhance the overall narrative.
- The level design is visually appealing, with beautiful environments that reflect the elemental themes, and the bosses offer a challenging yet rewarding experience.
- The game is misleadingly marketed as a metroidvania, when it is actually a linear action platformer with limited exploration and no interconnected world.
- There are numerous bugs and technical issues, including graphical glitches and problems with checkpoints not saving, which can disrupt gameplay.
- The controls can feel clunky and require frequent character switching, which may lead to frustration during fast-paced sections or boss fights.
- graphics18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with many users noting that they lack cohesion and suffer from various bugs, including instances where players can become "locked" in the game. While character graphics during speech segments are praised for their unique style, overall, the visuals are described as cartoony yet flawed, leading to a low rating of around 4/10. Additionally, the absence of graphics options has been highlighted as a significant drawback.
“Character graphics for their speech portions are very well drawn and offer a unique take on the elements.”
“Finally, the visuals are cartoony and nice.”
“It's worth playing it if this genre or art style is to your liking.”
“The graphics could be better as they don't feel like they blend in well enough.”
“Furthermore, there are some graphical bugs and at times you can get 'locked' and be unable to move or go to the menu or anything.”
“Graphics: 4/10.”