Elevator Ritual

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Elevator Ritual is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Satria_Games and was released on March 18, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

Yup! Yup! It's here!! The new Horror-RPG game has arrived!! Talks about Naysilla, a maid, who has to deal with unusual things after she does a strange ritual. Can she find out what has happened and get out from all those bizarreness?

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Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

story4 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features a unique concept that combines horror with puzzles, creating an interesting atmosphere.
The monster designs and overall visual aesthetics are well-executed, adding to the game's creepy vibe.
Some players found the gameplay challenging and engaging, particularly enjoying the combination of story and puzzles.

The story is convoluted and poorly executed, with many players feeling lost and frustrated due to a lack of direction.
Gameplay mechanics can be frustrating, with issues like unresponsive controls and poorly designed enemy AI that hampers the experience.
The game suffers from numerous grammatical errors and a lack of polish, detracting from the overall immersion.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The gameplay of the game is a mixed experience, with initial promise overshadowed by frustrating mechanics and a lack of clear direction, often requiring guides to progress. Players noted issues with combat, such as unavoidable enemy attacks and ineffective healing options, alongside low-quality visuals typical of RPG Maker titles. Despite some interesting ideas and puzzles, the overall execution detracts significantly from the enjoyment, leading to a generally negative reception.
- “The gameplay was a real mixed bag leaning more heavily into the dislikes than the likes, but it had some interesting ideas like fighting bosses and some of the puzzles were interesting.”
- “The gameplay could be quite frustrating, like with the monsters there’s no way to avoid most of them without getting attacked. There are health potions, but you can only use them when you’re not being attacked by an enemy, and if you're pinned by them, there is no way to pause the game or heal yourself; you just have to wait until you die.”
- “Gameplay is very fun and simple to play.”
- “This one had promise in the beginning, but it quickly devolved into just bad mechanics and back-and-forth gameplay that you literally needed to use the guide to get through so you wouldn't have to wander aimlessly for hours to figure out what to do next.”
- “The gameplay could be quite frustrating; with the monsters, there’s no way to avoid most of them without getting attacked. There are health potions, but you can only use them when you’re not being attacked by an enemy. If you're pinned by them, there is no way to pause the game and quit or even heal yourself. You just have to wait until you die. Another frustrating thing is that common enemies can't be hurt; I really wish there was a way to hurt them or at least push them away so you can escape without having them pin you and wait for them to kill you.”
- “Now with that finally done, Elevator Ritual is a bad RPG Maker horror game, which is sad because it actually does have some interesting ideas and potential. However, it's bogged down with bad gameplay and a very stupid second half story, making it just not worth playing even though it's free.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Elevator Ritual" presents an intriguing premise but ultimately falters due to a convoluted twist that detracts from its initial appeal. While the beginning shows promise, the narrative becomes muddled with inconsistencies and grammatical errors, leading to a disappointing conclusion. Despite its flaws, some players appreciate the combination of puzzles and story, suggesting that with significant improvements, the game could realize its potential.
- “Interesting story, had a hard time with a couple of the bosses but well worth it!”
- “The combination of puzzle and story are really good.”
- “Story 7.5 / 10”
- “Elevator Ritual is a bad RPG Maker horror game, which is sad because it actually does have some interesting ideas and potential, but let’s get into the story.”
- “Another problem with the story is there are a lot of misspellings and just weird grammatical errors that take you out of the experience.”
- “It's bogged down with bad gameplay and a very stupid second half of the story; it's just not worth playing, even though it's free.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the RPG are generally considered decent, with a good use of color and interesting level designs, particularly in the hotel setting. However, the limitations of the RPG Maker engine result in poor fullscreen display and lack of HD support, which detracts from the overall experience for modern gamers. While the artwork is appreciated, some elements, like the font, are viewed as overly simplistic.
- “The RPG graphics are okay, with a good use of colors and designs for a standard RPG Maker. The levels, particularly the hotel, are quite interesting. There are some unique features, like having its own bakery and clinic, which add to the hotel's charm, and all those areas have some nice designs.”
- “I'm hoping that the creator of this game can do a complete remake, like giving it the 'Mad Father' treatment. Updating the graphics, reworking the story, and improving the puzzles could really enhance the game's potential.”
- “I like the artwork, but I think the font is too simple.”
- “As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
- “I'm hoping that the creator of this game can do a complete remake, like give it the Mad Father treatment, update the graphics, rework the story, and improve on the puzzles. If the person could do that, I think this game has potential.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally considered serviceable, with some users suggesting that the soundtrack could be improved, particularly in the menu. Overall, it received a score of 6/10.
- “The music was okay, pretty serviceable.”
- “I suggest that the soundtrack score is more enhanced, especially on the menu.”
- “Soundtrack 6/10.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious due to the classic, unintuitive puzzle design that requires memorization and illogical leaps. The lack of an auto-run feature exacerbates this issue, making the repetitive task of navigating the game world more cumbersome and frustrating.
- “The puzzles are that classic style of unintuitive 'memorize stuff and make unintuitive logic leaps' from old adventure games, which is made more tedious by the fact that there's no auto-run in a game where running everywhere is both essential and has no penalty besides the pain for your finger.”
- “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore, where progress is painfully slow and the rewards are minimal, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding in this game turns what could be an exciting adventure into a monotonous task that drains all the fun out of it.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its creepiness and engaging pacing, although it is somewhat undermined by erratic enemy AI and minor language issues. Overall, players find it a worthwhile experience for the price.
- “There's a creepy atmosphere that is worth whatever you paid for it.”
- “The pacing and atmosphere create an engaging experience, despite some issues with enemy AI.”