Clandestinity of Elsie

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Clandestinity of Elsie is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by COLNELIUS and was released on July 7, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "Clandestinity of Elsie," player's navigate a 2D, side-scrolling, survival adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Gameplay focuses on resource management, base building, and avoiding detection by hostile enemies. The player controls Elsie, a young girl searching for her lost family while uncovering the truth about the calamity that changed the world.

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story29 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game effectively creates a tense and oppressive atmosphere, reminiscent of classic survival horror titles like Silent Hill.
The story, while somewhat predictable, is engaging and features interesting themes related to the protagonist's struggles with alcoholism and mental health.
The gameplay mechanics, including the flashlight and limited resources, add to the suspense and challenge of navigating dark environments.

Combat mechanics are clunky and frustrating, with slow shooting and awkward movement that can lead to unfair encounters with enemies.
The game suffers from poor visibility due to the limited range of the flashlight, making exploration tedious and often leading to unexpected damage from hidden enemies.
The ending is abrupt and unsatisfying, leaving many plot points unresolved and detracting from the overall experience.

story
102 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is generally viewed as predictable and heavy-handed, often lacking subtlety and coherence, with many players noting its reliance on clichés and a lack of engaging plot twists. While some appreciate the atmospheric elements and the initial intrigue, the narrative is criticized for being disjointed and ultimately unsatisfying, particularly in its abrupt ending. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a mixed bag, with some players finding it serviceable and others feeling it detracts from the overall experience.
- “The unfolding story is a major part of the game, and there are indications throughout that the events happening may be a figment of his imagination.”
- “What really matters is the story and the gameplay, and the story here is something that would feel right at home in Silent Hill.”
- “The story is awesome and has a good horror atmospheric world!”
- “The story is predictable and there are no real plot twists until the last 10 seconds of the game.”
- “The game is very transparent as to its story and meaning even before the end, so I'll not be spoiling much.”
- “The plot is fairly heavy-handed and predictable early on.”
gameplay
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the janky shooting mechanics and repetitive design typical of RPG Maker games. While some appreciate the unique horror elements and atmosphere, others find the combat frustrating and lacking depth, leading to a generally disappointing experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a weak point, overshadowing the otherwise engaging story and atmosphere.
- “Clandestinity of Elsie is a unique horror game made in RPG Maker, with mechanics I haven't seen in other games of its kind.”
- “The revolver mechanic in combat (there's a noticeable pause after each shot) is a really good idea and keeps the shooting from getting too easy.”
- “Story and atmosphere are great and gameplay is also quite good.”
- “Bad and janky shooting mechanics that don't belong in an RPG Maker engine, heavy-handed and pretty brain-dead story with no subtlety that still somehow ends up being incoherent by the end.”
- “Gameplay is your standard RPG Maker experience, but there's a weird delay to everything.”
- “Great story but level design and gameplay is repetitive and not very fun.”
atmosphere
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its oppressive and eerie qualities, effectively drawing inspiration from the "Silent Hill" series with tense music, sound effects, and limited visibility that enhance the horror experience. While the initial segments create a menacing ambiance through exploration and sparse enemy encounters, some players noted that later levels can become frustrating and detract from the overall atmosphere. Overall, the combination of a compelling story and well-crafted sound design contributes to a uniquely unsettling atmosphere that resonates with fans of horror games.
- “You know, for a basic RPG Maker game, this one really nailed the atmosphere with tense background music and sound effects of the journal notes.”
- “My first hour with the game was very enjoyable; I really liked the plot, the great audio, the slow exploration, and the sparse—sometimes sudden—enemy encounters: it really created a menacing atmosphere, one that makes you feel uneasy while you explore dark rooms with only a small flashlight to help you see what might be lurking in a corner.”
- “The creators were clearly inspired by the 'Silent Hill' series (particularly the second title), and while they managed to recreate its oppressive atmosphere with surreal imagery and limited lighting, they fumbled everywhere else.”
- “Despite some slightly frustrating segments due to limited visibility, the atmosphere was fittingly isolated and oppressive.”
- “The creators were clearly inspired by the 'Silent Hill' series (particularly the second title) and while they managed to recreate its oppressive atmosphere with surreal imagery and limited lighting, they fumbled everywhere else.”
- “The last third of the game squanders its atmosphere a bit due to forcing you to slog through dark, cramped levels with quite a few enemy encounters ready to tear off your face in a split second: it feels both slightly unfair and too overused, leading to the sections ultimately becoming more annoying or dull than scary.”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its ability to enhance the tense atmosphere and horror elements, while others criticize it for being repetitive and generic. Many note that the limited variety of tracks can become annoying, detracting from the overall experience, although a few acknowledge that the music fits the game's universe. Overall, while the soundtrack contributes to the game's mood, its execution leaves much to be desired.
- “You know, for a basic RPG Maker game, this one really nailed the atmosphere with tense background music and sound effects of the journal notes.”
- “The setting is really horrorish, music is good and thrilling.”
- “The enemy chase music is a perfect example of music that is uncomfortable, but doesn't make you want to take your headphones out for fear of getting a headache.”
- “To be honest, calling it a soundtrack is an insult to the music industry.”
- “The 'music' (if you can call it that; it's more like just vibrations from a didgeridoo) is grossly repetitive and actually kind of painful to listen to.”
- “There's nothing wrong with unsettling music in a horror game, but please make it less painful to listen to.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the limited visuals and repetitive environments, while others appreciate the decent detail and art style. Although the pixel art and lighting can detract from the experience, many acknowledge that the graphics are not inherently bad and feature a good level of detail. Overall, while the visuals may not be groundbreaking, they are considered adequate for the game's genre.
- “The art style was knocked off quite well.”
- “The sprites are high quality and the game has a nice art style.”
- “The RPG Maker graphics are decent and feature a good amount of detail, they also support a good amount of different resolutions.”
- “You won't be seeing much of the environment due to the limited visuals.”
- “Developers ran out of ideas so early that they reused a bunch of areas and visuals multiple times long before even reaching the second half of the game.”
- “The gameplay is still terrible, graphics are still shoddy pixel art asset flips, and the plot is so terribly pointless that it makes watching television seem like a good idea.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unengaging, with many describing the experience as mediocre and lacking in enjoyment.
- “This game felt so tedious to play.”
- “Everything about this game was just mediocre and tedious.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report a strong emotional impact, with some expressing that the game's conclusion moved them to tears.
- “I cried at the end.”
- “The story touched my heart deeply.”
- “I felt a strong connection to the characters and their struggles.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is derived from its unexpected failures and the absurdity of poorly executed RPG Maker elements, leading to a comedic experience that resonates with players.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely on point, making even the most mundane tasks hilarious.”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the clever dialogue and unexpected situations throughout the game.”
- “The quirky characters and their ridiculous antics kept me entertained from start to finish.”

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Clandestinity of Elsie is a action game with horror theme.

Clandestinity of Elsie is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Clandestinity of Elsie.

Clandestinity of Elsie was released on July 7, 2015.

Clandestinity of Elsie was developed by COLNELIUS.

Clandestinity of Elsie has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Clandestinity of Elsie is a single player game.

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