About an Elf

Although About an Elf is only a 3 – 4 hour romp that ends in an unexpected-yet-should-have-expected way, it’s an elf-tastic epic worth playing. The writing is guffaw-inducing, the music toe-tappingly addictive, and the visual style unlike any other I’ve seen in gaming before. If you’re looking for a story-telling experience more entertaining than the actual story itself, lots of laughs, and plenty of opportunities to take screenshot after screenshot of glorious models and colors, About an Elf is a must-buy.

64%Game Brain Score

humor, story

gameplay

89% User Score Based on 18 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

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About an Elf is a single player casual role playing game with fantasy, comedy and dark fantasy themes. It was developed by Meringue Interactive and was released on June 26, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Explore 4 magical, mysterious lands. Decipher indecipherable crystal visions! Fight an assortment of evil monsters, each more monstrous than the last! About an Elf is a point-and-click-ish, RPG-ish, visual-novel-ish game of gigantawesome proportions. Do you have what it takes to have what it takes?

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89%Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

humor8 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Unique and quirky story with witty, clever, and humorous dialogue that creates memorable characters and emotional moments.
Beautiful and distinctive art style with vibrant visuals, combined with a fantastic and groovy soundtrack.
Engaging gameplay elements like exploration, light puzzle-solving, and a simple but satisfying battle mechanic based on interpreting visual clues.

Repetitive gameplay loop and pacing can feel slow or tedious, making the experience drag for some players.
Some players find the game overly experimental, obscure, or difficult to understand, limiting its appeal especially for those seeking a more straightforward narrative.
Limited saving system and inability to revisit previous scenes make it easy to miss content, which can be frustrating for completionists.

humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is a unique blend of wacky, surreal, and clever wordplay that consistently elicits laughter while also adding depth through darker undertones. Its fast-paced, fourth-wall-breaking, and theatrical style creates a chaotic yet charming experience that leaves a lasting impression. Overall, it’s a lighthearted and genuinely funny adventure that stands out for its inventive and extravagant comedic approach.
- “The dialogues, the art, the characters and their expressions, the plot: it's all full of wacky, bizarre and often surreal humor that never failed to make me laugh.”
- “It’s witty, clever, and genuinely funny, filled with theatrical phrasing and over-the-top expressions that only an elf in flamboyant attire could pull off.”
- “Its humor is fourth-wall breaking and inane—I like it!”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is emotionally engaging, blending humor and heartfelt moments through an elaborate narrative told in a visual novel format. While player choices don't drastically alter the plot, they influence scene dynamics and interactions, adding charm and lighthearted stakes to the storytelling experience.
- “Story made me laugh and cry at all times.”
- “The story unfolds in the format of a visual novel.”
- “These choices don’t diverge the story in any significant way, but they do affect how the scenes play out momentarily.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their beautiful, slick, and nostalgic pre-rendered style, creating an appealing aesthetic experience. While visually impressive, the repetitive gameplay loop detracts from fully appreciating the visuals. Overall, the game offers a distinctive and charming visual journey despite some technical issues.
- “The music and visuals were awesome.”
- “I enjoy the quirky dialogue and beautiful visuals.”
- “Slick pre-rendered characters that look plucked from the box of a 2005 graphics card.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its unique groove and blend of classical and reggaeton elements, creating a continuous and engaging soundtrack. It complements the vibrant art style and adds a distinctive, enjoyable atmosphere throughout the experience.
- “The music is fantastic, taking elements of classical music and reggaeton, slick pre-rendered characters that look plucked from the box of a 2005 graphics card, and a singular sense of humour through the whole thing that just makes me smile.”
- “Whatever it is, its art certainly pops, and its music has a groove, as though the soundtrack is all one continuous mix.”
- “Whatever it is, its art certainly pops, and its music has a groove, as though the soundtrack is all one continuous mix.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a simple core loop combining exploration and basic battles, but its pacing can feel repetitive and some mechanics, like certain "magiball" combinations, are overly obscure. Short dungeon segments offer additional engagement through interactive scenes and straightforward combat.
- “You can also earn gummy bears by conquering the game’s “dungeons.” These are short segments that tie into the main gameplay and involve clicking around interactive scenes and engaging in basic battles.”
- “As for the 'magiball' core gameplay loop, I found one or two 'combinations' to be too obscure.”
- “Its pacing and gameplay loop are kind of mind-numbing, sadly.”
- “As for the "magiball" core gameplay loop, I found one or two 'combinations' to be too obscure.”
- “When you click on an enemy, you’re taken into a battle that is governed by a very simple mechanic.”