ELIF

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ELIF is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by 6Prod and was released on January 10, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Elif is a 3rd person puzzle-platformer. You will experience a wholesome narration following the main character Elif. You will have to face challenges and succeed in all trials. But you won't be alone: your favorite friend and companion Crocus will be there to help you!

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Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

story5 positive mentions

Charming and cute 3D puzzle-platformer with enjoyable, simple gameplay suitable for all ages.
Wholesome and heartwarming story about the bond between a little girl and her dog, with appealing art style and colorful level design.
Completely free to play, well-polished for a student project, and offers a relaxing and fun experience within a short playtime.

Lacks keyboard support and requires an Xbox controller, creating accessibility and compatibility issues for many players.
No save or checkpoint system, forcing players to complete the game in one sitting, leading to frustration if interrupted or bugs occur.
Camera angles and controls can be clunky or frustrating, with occasional bugs affecting gameplay and control responsiveness.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally described as cute, wholesome, and simple, focusing on the bond between a girl named Elif and her dachshund dog, Crocus. While it is short and suitable for all ages, some users felt it was more catered to children and found elements of the narrative unclear or confusing. Overall, the story complements the charming art style and light gameplay, making for an enjoyable, heartwarming experience.
- “Too cute, simple yet fun, short but nice story. I love the dynamic between Elif and her cute dog Crocus, and the fact that he's a dachshund makes it extra adorable, lovely!”
- “Along with its cute art is an equally cute story, told mostly through quick cutscenes, that shows off some of the bonding moments between Elif and Crocus; and I'm sure most people who've grown up alongside a pet dog can relate to at least some of the moments illustrated here.”
- “Through trials and exploration, you will discover the story of Elif, a little girl full of life that will make you wish to join her in her beautiful imaginary world.”
- “Definitely skip the little story books if you're an adult, since the story seems more catered to kids.”
- “The story though seems a bit all over the place, not sure if that is from translations or if this is a demo game.”
- “Third and last was how the story ends. Spoiler: I got confused. Was she in school? What was the point of the story?”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by a stylized, low-poly, cartoony aesthetic that is cute and charming, appealing especially to younger audiences. While some praise the art style's simplicity and visual appeal, others note it is not cutting-edge and occasionally suffers from glitches like screen splitting. Overall, the visuals fit the game's playful, toy-themed atmosphere but lack high-end polish.
- “Graphics are really nice and the story isn't bad either.”
- “Pretty impressive gameplay and graphics for a free-to-play game.”
- “The overall art style is great, and its theme of trekking through a giant toy-filled environment reminded me a lot of Chibi-Robo or the early stages of the Katamari games.”
- “While this is on PC, it has all the hallmarks and deficiencies of a console game, from the clunkier than needed control scheme to the less than cutting edge graphics.”
- “On the important subject of visuals, this features fairly low quality stylized/cartoony low poly 3D graphics.”
- “I didn't finish it because you can't move without some graphical glitch splitting the screen in half so one half is moving the scenery and the other is lagging behind; I've actually never seen this before.”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its short yet deeply wholesome and emotionally uplifting narrative, featuring a cute and heartwarming story about friendship and connection. Players appreciate its sweet, wholesome tone and the enjoyable emotional experience it provides within a brief playtime.
- “This is a very cute game with a nice wholesome story about a girl, her dog, and a new best friend.”
- “You will experience a wholesome narration following the main character Elif.”
- “Story is quite wholesome.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is simple yet enjoyable, featuring platforming mechanics enhanced by commanding a toy dog to interact with the environment, making puzzles and progression engaging and fun. It offers a relaxing experience with intuitive controls, appealing especially to fans of platformers. Overall, the gameplay is well-designed and complements the game's charming style.
- “The main mechanic is the ability to command your toy dog around to press buttons or barrel through obstacles like the Kool-Aid Man.”
- “Gameplay is simple but fun, consisting of platforming as Elif while using Crocus and his favorite dog toy to reach faraway buttons to help you progress—if you're familiar with platformers, you'll have no trouble navigating this one.”
- “Totally recommended, it is a quite cute little game with a few interesting gameplay mechanics that make the puzzles and platforming really fun.”
- “The main mechanic is the ability to command your toy dog around to press buttons or barrel through obstacles like the Kool-Aid man.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is praised for its relaxing vibe, enhanced by a soothing soundtrack that complements the overall experience.
- “It's also got a very relaxing soundtrack along with the atmosphere of the game!”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is praised for its relaxing quality, effectively complementing the game's atmospheric experience.
- “It's also got a very relaxing soundtrack along with the atmosphere of the game!”