Eliosi's Hunt

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Eliosi's Hunt is a single player role playing shooter game with fantasy and science fiction themes. It was developed by TDZ Games and was released on August 15, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

Eliosi's Hunt is a sci-fi top-down shooter and platformer with a unique universe, challenging gameplay and beautifully crafted graphics. You play as Eliosi, an ingenious young zelicyan who dreams of becoming a bounty hunter, but completing his first contract will be more challenging than he thinks.

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Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Challenging and skill-based gameplay that rewards precision, reflexes, and persistence, appealing to players who enjoy difficult arcade-style action.
Unique hybrid of top-down shooter and platforming mechanics with a fast-paced and dynamic combat system, offering a different experience compared to typical shooters.
Strong art direction with colorful, vibrant sci-fi environments, fluid animations, energetic soundtrack, and satisfying sound effects, enhancing the immersive atmosphere.

Frustrating platforming sections and static camera angles cause visibility issues, leading to unfair deaths and player frustration during difficult jumps and environmental hazards.
Controls can feel inconsistent or floaty, especially during platforming, making precise movements and jumps challenging and aggravating for some players.
Limited content with only a few missions and repetitive enemy encounters; combined with punishing difficulty, this may deter players looking for longer or more forgiving gameplay.

gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
65%
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The gameplay offers a fast-paced, skill-based blend of shooting, platforming, and exploration that rewards precision, timing, and strategic use of weapons and upgrades. While its challenging difficulty and risk-reward checkpoint system may frustrate some, it provides a rewarding experience for players who enjoy mastering tough mechanics and replayability through character upgrades and side objectives. However, some critiques mention issues with controls and a lack of forgiveness, making it less accessible to casual players.
- “The game blends elements of classic arcade shooters with platforming and top-down combat mechanics, resulting in a fast-paced experience that emphasizes precision, reflexes, and careful positioning.”
- “Its blend of shooting mechanics, platforming challenges, and strategic upgrades creates a gameplay loop that encourages players to continually refine their approach.”
- “The design philosophy centers on rewarding skill and persistence, encouraging players to master the mechanics through repeated attempts.”
- “Crappy controls, crappy gameplay, no way to heal, no checkpoints.”
- “It's clear that game was inspired by Crash which is great, but this game makes basically everything gameplay-wise wrong.”
- “Another potential limitation is that the game’s difficulty may feel punishing for players who prefer more forgiving gameplay experiences.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is minimal and delivered primarily through mission-based levels, focusing on a young alien bounty hunter's challenging journey rather than cinematic narrative or dialogue. While the setting and character introduce some context, the experience feels short and lacks depth, with critics highlighting limited storytelling and repetitive enemy behavior. Overall, the story serves as a basic backdrop to the gameplay rather than a compelling narrative element.
- “The story introduces players to Eliosi, a young alien bounty hunter from a race known as the Zelicyans.”
- “What initially appears to be a routine mission gradually becomes a far more dangerous adventure that tests both his abilities and determination.”
- “Rather than focusing on cinematic storytelling or a sprawling open world, the game offers a tightly designed adventure where each level functions as a challenging obstacle course filled with enemies, environmental hazards, and strategic combat encounters.”
- “No dialogues, no story, some interesting platforming sections but nothing redeemable, especially for a stupidly high (and bugged) difficulty which just adds frustration.”
- “There's no story at all (indeed there's no dialogue), controls feel strange at first but you can get used to it, enemies are dumb and less polished than the scenario, usually they just charge at you throwing 1 or 2 things and there are only 5 levels (so buy it on sale).”
- “Additionally, the relatively limited number of missions means that the overall experience can feel somewhat short compared to larger action-platform titles.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Eliosi's Hunt features a distinctive, colorful science-fiction aesthetic with graphics that evoke a nostalgic PS1-era feel, praised for their unique style and impactful visuals. While some find the graphics appealing and fitting to the game's dynamic fast-paced gameplay, others criticize them as clunky or not well-suited to the game's hybrid platforming and shooting mechanics. Overall, the graphics are recognized for their strong art direction and satisfying visual effects.
- “Visually, Eliosi’s Hunt features a colorful science-fiction aesthetic that gives the game a distinctive personality.”
- “This really feels like a PS1 game; unlike many PSX-style horror indie games, this genuinely captures the graphical style of that era.”
- “The visuals are as great as the soundtrack, which fits nicely with each stage design.”
- “This really does feel like a PS1 game; unlike a PSX-style horror indie game, this genuinely feels like a game from that era, graphics and all.”
- “Awful graphics and clunky controls.”
- “Eliosi's Hunt has solid graphics, but the hybrid style of platforming and top-down shooting doesn't really work here.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The music is praised for its energetic and steady rhythm that complements the fast-paced gameplay and sci-fi setting, enhancing the overall atmosphere. However, some users report occasional glitches where the music stops playing. Overall, the soundtrack effectively supports the action and stage design, contributing positively to the experience.
- “The sound design complements the gameplay with energetic music and responsive audio effects.”
- “The music works very well with the fast-paced sci-fi setting and the cutscenes are interesting and detailed - although there is no dialogue.”
- “Glitchy, sometimes music stops playing and texture popping that is a pure eyesore.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The soundtrack maintains a steady rhythm that matches the pace of the action, helping sustain momentum throughout each mission.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding is criticized for being tedious and frustrating due to frequent backtracking, challenging platforming, and cumbersome combat mechanics, all of which hinder smooth progression.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor is praised for its clever and entertaining sci-fi wit, seamlessly blending with challenging gameplay and impressive level design. Overall, it adds a fun and engaging layer to the gaming experience.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Replayability is enhanced by character upgrades that introduce gameplay variations, offering additional incentive for completionists and speedrunners to revisit the game.