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Elephantasy

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96%Game Brain Score
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graphics, music
96% User Score Based on 52 reviews

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Elephantasy is a single player open world platformer game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Linker and was released on December 7, 2020. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

After falling from the sky into a miniature world, a tiny Elephant has a big adventure in store for them! Climb, dash, lift, and swim while exploring colorful pixel-art environments in this cute 2D puzzle-platformer! Can you collect all the Gems, reach the Tower in the clouds, and return home?

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • Unique Metroidvania twist with an item borrowing system that unlocks more abilities based on collected gems, offering player freedom and clever puzzle-solving.
  • Charming, adorable pixel art style with a cozy, colorful world and well-designed interconnected map that rewards exploration and curiosity.
  • Engaging and fair puzzles that provide satisfying exploration without combat, with a relaxing, low-pressure gameplay experience.
  • Limited quality-of-life features such as a rudimentary automap, lack of early or gradual fast travel, and backtracking can feel tedious at times.
  • Some issues with controls and movement precision that can feel finicky or slow, requiring players to adjust game speed to their preference.
  • Occasional bugs and save system quirks that may cause progress loss if the game crashes unexpectedly, potentially affecting completion.
  • gameplay
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its unique and engaging mechanics, such as the "power-up lock" and item borrowing system, which create a satisfying exploration and progression loop. While some find aspects like game speed control and item limitations initially fiddly or requiring backtracking, the overall minimalistic design offers surprising depth and charm. Players appreciate the clever use of abilities to expand the world and uncover secrets, making it a rewarding and enjoyable experience.

    • “The gem 'power-up lock' mechanic is incredibly fun, reminiscent of the borrowing mechanic from Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds.”
    • “Exploration yields rewards that enable more exploration: it's a really satisfying gameplay loop!”
    • “This progression mechanic works wonderfully, as you're familiar with all the tools from the get-go, and you can see the world expanding before your eyes as you progress further away from home by using multiple abilities in concert with one another.”
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics feature a consistent, cute, and minimalistic 8-bit art style with charming colors that perfectly complement the game's lighthearted and heartwarming atmosphere. While not flashy or complex, the visuals effectively support the engaging puzzle adventure and overall adorable aesthetic.

    • “Lastly, the graphics are cute and adorable with nice colors used throughout despite the art being very minimalistic.”
    • “Don't expect any crazy graphics or emotional cutscenes.”
    • “The consistent, cute aesthetic lends itself well to the lighthearted vibe of the game and encourages you to explore further.”
    • “It's a smart little puzzle adventure with a cute 8-bit art style.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in Elephantasy is generally praised for being fun and well-crafted, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere, though it can become repetitive and somewhat low in volume compared to other sounds. However, the sparse sound design and minimal environmental audio limit the game's overall atmospheric impact.

    • “The art, music, and atmosphere of Elephantasy are immaculate.”
    • “The music, while great and fun, does get a little repetitive over time.”
    • “For some reason the music is turned down too low in contrast to the sounds.”
    • “With no background art, tinny diegetic music coming from a radio that you carry around, and very little environmental sound design, the game isn't quite as atmospheric as it wants to be.”
    • “Sparse music and sound arrangement can make for an atmospheric game, but I don't think Elephantasy's execution of that is quite as strong as games like Lizard (NES) or A Short Hike.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is praised for its minimalistic yet surprisingly deep narrative, drawing comparisons to classic titles like The Legend of Zelda, Cave Story, and Fez. While some players rated it highly and enjoyed the storytelling, others were less impressed, placing it in a mid-tier category. Overall, the story resonates well with fans of thoughtful, understated game narratives.

    • “All in all, this is a great, minimalistic game, with surprising depth, both in the story and gameplay.”
    • “I imagine I will return to its world many times and it sits alongside the likes of The Legend of Zelda (NES), Cave Story, and Fez in my mind.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of elephantasy is characterized by minimalist art and sparse sound design, including a tinny radio soundtrack and limited environmental sounds. While this minimalism aims to create an immersive experience, it falls short compared to similarly styled games like Lizard (NES) or A Short Hike, resulting in a less impactful atmosphere.

    • “The art, music, and atmosphere of Elephantasy are immaculate.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game may lack intense emotional cutscenes, but its charm lies in the satisfying puzzle-solving that makes players feel clever and engaged. Beyond its adorable visuals and heartwarming world, it offers a genuinely endearing emotional experience through exploration and discovery.

    • “It was always interesting to see what combinations of items would let me explore an area I haven't been yet, and it always made me feel clever figuring out how to get around and solve all the little puzzles.”
    • “To say this game is adorable would be true, but there is so much more to Elephantasy than just the cute visuals and heartwarming world presentation.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding in the game feels tedious, especially at lower speeds due to backtracking, while higher speeds lead to issues with tile subdivision. Overall, the experience can be repetitive and somewhat frustrating depending on the pacing.

  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in Elephantasy is well-received, with players enjoying the quirky characters and amusing interactions that add charm to the exploration experience.

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Elephantasy is a open world platformer game with fantasy theme.

Elephantasy is available on PC and Windows.

Elephantasy was released on December 7, 2020.

Elephantasy was developed by Linker.

Elephantasy has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Elephantasy for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Elephantasy is a single player game.

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