Element

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"Element is an arcade-style real-time strategy game with stunning visuals, offering 3 hours of playtime. As you escape a decaying solar system, you must visit each planet, mine resources, and defeat enemies to progress. The game features accessible gameplay, including keyboard, mouse, and touch controls, and is designed for those who enjoy strategy and action, but don't have hours to invest."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+20

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

The game offers a unique and fast-paced RTS experience that is easy to pick up, making it accessible for new players.
It features a fun resource management system that encourages strategic thinking and optimization of gameplay.
The graphics are visually appealing, with a nice low-poly art style that enhances the overall experience.

The game suffers from a lack of content and depth, leading to repetitive gameplay after a few levels.
Menu navigation is slow and cumbersome, making it frustrating to access different game features and settings.
The difficulty curve is poorly balanced, with a sudden spike in challenge that can be frustrating for players.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
61%
17%
The gameplay is characterized as a simple yet engaging strategy experience with appealing mechanics and art style, though it suffers from a lack of depth and variety, leading to a repetitive feel after a few levels. Players appreciate the couch-friendly controls and challenging AI, but many express disappointment in the mechanics, suggesting that the game could benefit from more complexity and a broader range of gameplay experiences. Overall, while the game has potential, it currently feels limited and could use enhancements to maintain player interest.
- “A really interesting strategy game with cool mechanics and a nice art style.”
- “No, seriously, the planets look nice, the gameplay is very couch-friendly (controller works smoothly)... but the difficulty makes this game easy to learn but hard to master. I am only 4 planets in and the AI enemy beats me to a pulp every time.”
- “A fun strategy game with rather short levels and simple mechanics, yet challenging with a pretty ruthless AI.”
- “Very simple, but unclear gameplay.”
- “But the game mechanic is pretty disappointing.”
- “While the game tries to mix up the gameplay by adding new challenges, which certainly make me play slightly different, the overall experience each planet follows a semi-consistent pattern: mine resources, build either attack/defense, wait for AI to respond.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
17%
25%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the art style and overall aesthetic as polished and engaging, while others find them merely average. Many appreciate the unique visual design that complements the gameplay, noting that it enhances the strategic elements. Overall, the graphics are seen as a strong point for the game, contributing to its appeal despite some criticisms.
- “I'm really impressed with the graphic design; that's why I bought this game at first glance. It is almost a game I've dreamt of.”
- “I can tell it's going to be a unique and different type of space strategy game, and graphically beautiful.”
- “Graphics: 7.5/10 ~ stylized and fit the theme, the actions are engaging, movement is fluid, and the overall look of the game seems polished.”
- “Graphics are meh.”
- “Its an RTS but mixes the graphics up, the system of gaining resources and puts it in a simple package that can be understood by anyone.”
- “That said; this is quite fun, at least the first two planets, and the graphics are pleasing.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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The music in the game is criticized for lacking separate volume controls, making it difficult to hear voice cues due to the music and sound effects being set at a single level. Reviewers emphasize the need for adjustable settings to enhance the overall audio experience.
- “The music, voice alerts, and game effects create an immersive experience, but it would be great to have separate volume controls for each element.”
- “The music in the game enhances the atmosphere, but it would be beneficial to have the option to adjust the volume levels independently.”
- “Having the ability to control the music volume separately would significantly improve the overall gameplay experience.”
- “The music, voice alerts, and game effects are not adjustable separately, so it's really hard to hear the voice cues.”
- “There are no volume controls; music, voice, and sound effects are all set at one level and cannot be adjusted without changing your speakers or headphones, which affects everything.”
- “When music is included in a game, there should be a control to lower its volume.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its immersive quality, creating a puzzle-like experience that aligns with the developer's intent as described in the store. While it leans more towards puzzle elements than traditional RTS depth, this design choice contributes positively to the overall ambiance.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world with stunning visuals and sound design.”
- “Every corner of the environment is filled with detail, creating a rich and engaging atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience.”
- “The game's atmosphere perfectly complements its narrative, making every moment feel significant and emotionally impactful.”