About an Elf

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About an Elf is a single player casual role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Meringue Interactive and was released on June 26, 2025. It received very 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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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

humor7 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features incredibly witty and clever dialogue, filled with humor and theatrical phrasing that enhances the storytelling experience.
Visually stunning with beautiful pre-rendered models and vibrant backgrounds, creating a whimsical and charming atmosphere.
The unique gameplay mechanics, including a vibes-based battle system and low-stakes decision-making, contribute to a lighthearted and enjoyable experience.

The gameplay loop can feel repetitive and mind-numbing, leading to a sense of slogging through the experience.
Some players may find the narrative too infantile or experimental, lacking depth or clarity in its themes.
The game has limited save options and can be frustrating if players miss opportunities to explore or complete certain objectives.

humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is characterized by its clever wordplay, zany sentences, and fourth-wall-breaking antics, creating a unique blend of lightheartedness and darker undertones. Players appreciate its witty and theatrical expressions, which contribute to a chaotic yet enjoyable experience that leaves a lasting impression. Overall, the humor is both entertaining and thought-provoking, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “A truly well-written game, with fast, zany sentences full of inventions and wordplay, of double meanings that not only generate humorous situations but also suggest and reinforce tensions and meanings much darker and more screwed up than what Dam and his colorful way of seeing life might imply a priori to shape an experience that doesn't beat around the bush more than necessary.”
- “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.”
- “Ultimately, the game is lighthearted, humorous, and designed to be enjoyed.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story is a heartfelt and humorous visual novel that revolves around a character's elaborate storytelling, engaging the player through choices that influence momentary scenes rather than diverging the overall narrative. The dynamic with her best friend, who playfully critiques her storytelling, adds charm and depth to the experience, making it both entertaining and emotionally resonant.
- “The story made me laugh and cry at all times.”
- “The story unfolds in the format of a visual novel.”
- “It's not difficult, and the stakes are low, but the charm lies in the storytelling and the interactions.”
- “These choices don’t diverge the story in any significant way, but they do affect how the scenes play out momentarily.”
- “Your best friend, who is subjected to dam’s ongoing tale, will confiscate a gummy bear whenever your storytelling falters, such as when a choice doesn't match dam’s character, or a narrative path ends too soon.”
- “It’s not difficult, and the stakes are low, but the charm lies in the storytelling and the interactions.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay is criticized for its slow pacing and repetitive loop, with some mechanics, like the "magiball" combinations, being overly obscure. Players engage in short dungeon segments that involve basic battles and interactive scenes, but the overall combat mechanics are described as simplistic.
- “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.”
- “The pacing and gameplay loop is 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.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The graphics are described as beautiful and visually appealing, reminiscent of a quirky aesthetic journey, though some elements, like the character design, may feel dated. The combination of slick visuals and engaging dialogue enhances the overall experience, despite the repetitive gameplay.
- “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 humor throughout that just makes me smile.”
- “The quirky dialogue and beautiful visuals really stand out.”
- “The graphics look like they were plucked from the box of a 2005 graphics card.”
- “Less of a game and more of an aesthetic journey.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is highly praised for its engaging groove and seamless flow, resembling a continuous mix. It creatively blends elements of classical music and reggaeton, contributing to a vibrant atmosphere that complements the game's art style and humor.
- “Whatever it is, its art certainly pops, and its music has a groove, as though the soundtrack is all one continuous mix.”
- “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.”