Elems

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Elems is a single player action game. It was developed by Fifth Dimension Company and was released on November 11, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Elems is an arcade logic game and its goal is to collect the Orb of Life Shards, scattered across 32 levels in 4 zones: Hellish, Icy, Stone and Water zone.

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Single-Player

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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

story1 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game provides a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic titles like Boulder Dash and Crystal Mines.
Some players found joy and hope while playing, indicating a positive emotional impact.
The game runs smoothly with tight controls, appealing to fans of retro gaming.

The graphics are of extremely low quality, using outdated retro pixel art without customization options.
There is no undo feature, making gameplay frustrating and tedious, especially in large puzzle levels.
The game fails to capture player interest, with a very low percentage of players achieving even the simplest milestones.

gameplay
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Gameplay primarily involves guiding the character, Rockford, through a 2D grid to collect diamonds, maintaining a consistent and familiar experience throughout.
- “The mechanics are intuitive and engaging, making it easy to pick up and play.”
- “Each level presents unique challenges that keep the gameplay fresh and exciting.”
- “Gameplay is essentially the same as you guide Rockford through the 2D grid collecting diamonds.”
- “The mechanics feel outdated and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “There are too many frustrating moments due to clunky controls and unresponsive actions.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game have been criticized for relying on outdated retro pixel art, lacking modern visual fidelity. Players are frustrated by the absence of options to adjust resolution or customize graphics settings, leaving them unable to enhance the low-quality visuals.
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There are no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There is no way for gamers to improve the low-quality graphics.”
music
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The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that can help players feel at ease.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
story
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The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”