Elf Tales

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Elf Tales is a multiplayer casual role playing game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Elf Tales" is a fantasy-themed, massively multiplayer role-playing game for mobile devices. With good game mechanics and impressive graphics, players can explore a vast world and complete quests as an elf. However, the game can be marred by annoying ads. Overall, it's an engaging and visually pleasing MMORPG for those who enjoy fantasy settings.

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72%

Audience ScoreBased on 960 reviews

graphics20 positive mentions

monetization15 negative mentions

The graphics are generally well-received and on par with other games in the genre.
The game has potential for growth and can be enjoyable for casual players.
Players appreciate the simplicity and ease of leveling up, making it a good time filler.

The game heavily relies on autoplay mechanics, leading to minimal player interaction and decision-making.
There are significant pay-to-win elements, making it difficult for free-to-play players to compete effectively.
Many players report frequent bugs, crashes, and connectivity issues that hinder gameplay.

graphics
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49%
34%
17%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the art style as "adorable" and "wonderful," while others criticize them as "subpar" or "horrible" compared to modern standards. Many users find the graphics decent but not enough to elevate the overall experience, often noting that they feel generic or cluttered. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the graphics have potential, they fall short of making a significant impact on gameplay enjoyment.
- “The graphics are wonderful overall.”
- “Great game with good graphics and smooth gameplay.”
- “I love the graphics 100% ❤”
- “The graphics are horrible compared to modern games, pay to play pushed, and just plain boring.”
- “Subpar graphics, autoplay trash.”
- “Bad graphics, pay to win and a quite boring game.”
gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
53%
14%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its fast-paced nature and smooth mechanics, while others criticize it for being repetitive, misleading compared to advertisements, and lacking depth or strategy. Many users noted issues with character maneuverability and found the gameplay to be either mindless or confusing, leading to a sense of wasted potential. Overall, while some appreciate the graphics and ease of play, the gameplay experience varies significantly among players.
- “Gameplay goes 0-10000 in 30 seconds.”
- “Great game with good graphics and smooth gameplay.”
- “Love graphics and gameplay, it's so easy to play.”
- “Same template, same boring gameplay and mechanics; once you have tried one, you have tried them all.”
- “Very different gameplay from the ads; you can't even maneuver your own character nicely, unlike in the gameplay shown in the ads.”
- “Boring and confusing, wasted potential; automatic gameplay, not grindy but lacking excitement or action.”
monetization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
94%
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized for being overly aggressive, featuring intrusive ads and a heavy emphasis on in-game purchases that create a pay-to-win environment. Many players feel that the gameplay does not match the promotional material, leading to disappointment and frustration, while others describe the overall experience as shallow and lacking depth. Overall, the consensus is that the game prioritizes profit over player experience, making it a prime example of a cash grab in mobile gaming.
- “The monetization system is fair and doesn't feel overly aggressive.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content without forcing you to spend money.”
- “The in-game purchases are optional and don't impact the overall gameplay experience.”
- “Support blocks you if you annoy them, graphics are an eyesore, controls are bugged, events are there just for the cash grab, don't imagine you're going to have skill-based matchmaking in PvP, the screen is cluttered with exclamation marks for premium stuff.”
- “Just quick cash grabs, no real depth or complexity; the games are just shallow and empty.”
- “Starting downloading then realized it's an eyou game, so I stopped. These people just do basic cash grabs; all their games are basic with 2 classes, and each class has different abilities but does the same thing. There is no difference. Don't play these games; they're greedy and all pay-to-win.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The story in the game is widely criticized for being shallow and unengaging, with many players expressing boredom within a short time. While some users hope for future improvements and find aspects of the game enjoyable, the overall narrative experience is deemed lacking, often overshadowed by auto-play mechanics and a focus on grinding rather than storytelling. Additionally, the community dynamics and monetization issues further detract from the enjoyment of the game's narrative.
- “Just started the story, hope it's epic, very excited about the wedding system.”
- “Really good graphics and story.”
- “Please add a story in the game so it will be fun to play.”
- “The story is so thin that I grow bored of it in less than an hour and just removed the game.”
- “The story that I got literally made me laugh; it was so bad...”
- “The game has no story, just hack and slash.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is often described as unintentionally amusing, with players finding the dialogue and situations to be comically bad. Many users appreciate the lightheartedness, with moments of frustration, like getting stuck on a level, adding to the overall comedic experience.
- “The story I got literally made me laugh; it was so bad...”
- “You could improve with the way they talk though; it's kinda funny, but everything is fine.”
- “Funny stuck at level 115 and got disconnected, lol hahaha.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent hangs, freezes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. While some players still enjoy the game despite these issues, recent updates have exacerbated problems, particularly with loading certain features. Overall, stability remains a significant concern for many players.
- “So annoying to play a game that hangs and freezes all the time.”
- “I enjoy this game a lot, but with the last maintenance update you did, I can't claim any emblem trial stuff; it freezes and never loads.”
- “Laggy and buggy.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Reviews indicate that while the game offers a pay-to-win feature, it allows players to obtain items through grinding, which is appreciated by some. However, the grinding experience is often described as tedious and lacking excitement, with complaints about poor translations and automatic gameplay diminishing the overall enjoyment.
- “Decent auto-grinding, but the English translations are awful.”
- “Typical idle grinding game.”
- “Boring and confusing, wasted potential, automatic gameplay, not grindy but no excitement or action.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a sense of engagement and immersion, allowing players to feel connected to the experience even when they are not actively participating. This feature fosters a unique emotional investment, as players can witness their progress and achievements unfold passively.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes every five minutes, indicating significant performance issues and a lack of polish from the developers.
- “Horrible, it crashes every 5 minutes into the game. It's so pathetic, like the developers that made this game; it's totally unoptimized.”
- “The game runs like a snail on high-end hardware, which is unacceptable for a title released in this era.”
- “I can't believe how poorly optimized this game is. Even on the lowest settings, it struggles to maintain a stable frame rate.”