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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.

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80%
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.
  • graphics
    18 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.”
  • gameplay
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features a non-linear stage progression with similar mechanics enhanced by collectible upgrades, drawing comparisons to Mega Man. While generally decent, some players find the boss encounters challenging, influenced by the chosen order and the need to grasp their mechanics. Overall, the gameplay has been rated around 7/10, highlighting both its enjoyable moments and standard elements.

    • “The gameplay features some really cool moments and mechanics.”
    • “The gameplay is much closer to Mega Man, offering a nostalgic experience.”
    • “Bosses can be tricky, but this adds depth as it relates to the order in which you face them and understanding their mechanics.”
    • “The order of the stages doesn't matter, and they are similar in their progression and mechanics with additions from collectible upgrades.”
    • “The gameplay is much closer to Mega Man.”
    • “Bosses can be tricky, but it may be in part due to the order in which you do them as well as understanding the boss mechanics.”
  • humor
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its engaging story and lively characters, whose witty dialogues and banter add a delightful charm to the narrative. Players appreciate the comedic interactions among the four main characters, making the experience both entertaining and memorable.

    • “We get introduced to the characters via a funny and interesting story.”
    • “Add to this the funny, full of spark and life characters!”
    • “The characters are funny, and I like reading their banter.”
  • story
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story features a humorous and engaging introduction to the characters, though it is ultimately considered basic, with a narrative that kicks off with the shattering of a crystal. Overall, it received a score of 7/10 for its writing.

    • “We get introduced to the characters via a funny and interesting story.”
    • “The story is very basic.”
    • “The story begins with the shattering of a crystal.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to character abilities that feel inconsistent or frustrating, such as a character that cannot jump yet has a mid-air ability. This design choice detracts from the overall enjoyment and can lead to a sense of monotony in gameplay.

    • “I understand the devs wanted the characters to feel unique, but some of it is plain tedious, like Earth not being able to jump yet one of Earth's abilities is a ground pound that can only be activated mid-air.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers a degree of replayability, appealing to players who seek to revisit it, even if it wasn't a primary design focus.

    • “While that wasn't a goal of mine, it does add replay value for those who seek it.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from noticeable screen tearing, which can be mitigated by adjusting settings in the NVIDIA control panel to enable adaptive vertical sync; however, selecting the "on" option leads to stuttering and performance issues.

    • “There is some rather annoying screen tearing which can be fixed by opening up the NVIDIA control panel, selecting this game, choosing vertical sync, and then selecting 'Adaptive' as the option for vertical sync (do not select 'On' as it creates stutter and performance issues).”
    • “There is some rather annoying screen tearing which can be fixed by opening up the NVIDIA control panel, selecting this game, choosing vertical sync, and then selecting 'adaptive' as the option for vertical sync (do not select 'on' as it creates stutter and performance issues).”
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