Eliosi's Hunt

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"Eliosi's Hunt" is a modern take on classic action games, such as Metal Slug and Crash Bandicoot, set in an alien world. Play as Eliosi, a young Zelicyan with a dream of becoming a bounty hunter, as you face monsters, mutated creatures, and tribes. The game features challenging and rewarding gameplay, with a variety of weapons, equipment, and upgrades available to help you even the odds.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

59%

Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

music2 positive mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of PS1-era games, appealing to fans of retro gaming.
It features a challenging gameplay experience with responsive controls and a variety of movement options, making it engaging for players who enjoy difficulty.
The visuals and soundtrack are well-designed, enhancing the overall atmosphere and enjoyment of the game.

The platforming mechanics are frustrating, with many players finding the difficulty level excessively high and the controls clunky.
There are issues with enemy corpses obstructing gameplay, which can lead to frustrating encounters during combat.
The game lacks a coherent story and has minimal dialogue, which may leave some players feeling disconnected from the experience.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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60%
The graphics in the reviewed games vary significantly; some titles evoke a nostalgic PS1 aesthetic, with clunky controls and poor visuals, while others, like Eliosi's Hunt, feature solid graphics but struggle with gameplay mechanics. Conversely, certain games are praised for their impressive visuals that complement their engaging gameplay and soundtracks. Overall, the quality of graphics ranges from retro-inspired to high-quality, depending on the title.
- “This really feels like a PS1 game; it's a genuine PSX-style horror indie game, graphics and all.”
- “Great graphics and amazing gameplay.”
- “The visuals are as great as the soundtrack, which fits nicely with each stage design.”
- “This really feels like a PS1 game; it genuinely resembles 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.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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60%
The gameplay is characterized as a straightforward, challenging run-and-shoot experience, though opinions vary significantly; some praise its dynamic design and replayability through character upgrades, while others criticize the controls, lack of healing options, and absence of checkpoints. Overall, it offers a mix of beautiful graphics and creative elements, appealing to completionists and speedrunners.
- “The gameplay is very dynamic, and the design is so beautiful and creative!”
- “I haven't completed the character's upgrades, but they do add differences in the gameplay, which affects replayability, especially for completionists and speedrunners.”
- “Great graphics and amazing gameplay.”
- “Crappy controls, crappy gameplay, no way to heal, no checkpoints.”
- “So don't be expecting a triple-A game either visually or mechanically; this is straight-up pick-and-play, challenging run-and-shoot gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is very dynamic, but the design is so beautiful and creative!”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
The music in the game is generally well-received, providing a relaxing experience that complements the stage design effectively. However, some users have noted technical issues, such as glitches and interruptions in playback, which detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The visuals are as great as the soundtrack, which fits nicely with each stage design.”
- “Glitchy; sometimes the music stops playing, and the texture popping is a pure eyesore.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story conveys a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, but some players feel it lacks depth, noting the absence of dialogue and a minimal narrative structure. Additionally, the gameplay experience is criticized for its simplistic enemy AI and limited level design, suggesting that the story may not be enough to justify the game's purchase at full price.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “There's no story at all (indeed there's no dialogue), controls feel strange at first but you can get used to them. 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).”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highly praised, with players appreciating its clever integration into a challenging sci-fi universe, complemented by engaging action and impressive level design.
- “It's simply awesome, a real challenge, a funny sci-fi universe, and the action and level design are fantastic.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, making every moment enjoyable and keeping me engaged.”
- “I love how the game blends clever jokes with gameplay, it really adds to the overall experience.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that the character upgrades significantly enhance replayability by introducing varied gameplay experiences, particularly appealing to completionists and speedrunners.
- “I haven't completed the character's upgrades, but they do add differences in the gameplay, which affects replayability, especially for completionists and speedrunners.”
- “The variety of choices and paths you can take in each playthrough keeps the game fresh and exciting, making me want to dive back in again and again.”
- “With multiple endings and unlockable content, every run feels unique, encouraging me to explore different strategies and playstyles.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making it feel repetitive on subsequent playthroughs.”
- “Once you've seen the story, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
- “The limited variety in missions and environments really diminishes the replayability factor.”