Elise

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Elise is a single player survival action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by Fowlborg and was released on December 12, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

This game is still in development any feedback would help out a lot thank you Embark on a heart-racing survival-horror experience in ELISE, merging resource management with strategic challenges. Navigate eerie underground labyrinths teeming with the undead, scavenging for vital supplies and solving intricate puzzles. Each choice you make in this high-stakes environment is the line between surviv…

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Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

story3 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game has a great premise and offers a fun experience despite its bugs, reminiscent of classic survival horror games like Resident Evil.
The atmosphere is spooky and the game design shows care, with distinct map areas and logical puzzles, especially considering it was mostly developed by one person.
Many players appreciate the effort put into the game and see potential for improvement, enjoying the combat mechanics and overall gameplay.

The game is plagued with numerous bugs and glitches that can make it unplayable, including issues with weapons and inventory management.
Optimization is poor, leading to lag and performance issues, especially on low-spec computers, which detracts from the overall experience.
Many players found the controls clunky and the game felt unfinished, with some game-breaking bugs preventing progress.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is a mixed bag, with players appreciating the atmospheric map and diverse enemies reminiscent of Silent Hill, but finding the key-collecting mechanic tedious. Additionally, issues with inventory management and weapon mechanics detract from the experience, leading some to feel frustrated and unmotivated to continue. Overall, while the game has potential, it suffers from repetitive elements and technical shortcomings.
- “Gameplay-wise, I love the Silent Hill kind of map, the different kinds of enemies, and the varying locations. However, it does feel like I'm just collecting keys to progress to every new area, which can get a little tedious.”
- “Still, after nearly an hour of gameplay, a second save space had not been found, nor a storage space to deal with the inventory management side of things, which was unfortunately also copied from Resident Evil.”
- “Pressed every button and used the inventory, but the graphics, gameplay, and characters are not as polished as what was shown in the trailer.”
- “Gameplay-wise, I love the Silent Hill kind of map, the different kinds of enemies, and the varying locations, but so far it does feel like I'm just collecting keys to progress to every new area, which does get a little tedious.”
- “Still, after nearly an hour of gameplay, a second save space had not been found, nor a storage space to deal with the inventory management side of things that was, unfortunately, also copied from Resident Evil.”
- “Having no desire to repeat the whole section I just did, especially with the janky weapon mechanics, I decided to call it quits on this one.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the engaging narrative and the lore elements scattered throughout the environment. It effectively complements the survival horror experience, creating a solid atmosphere that enhances the overall enjoyment. Fans of story-driven gameplay, particularly in the horror genre, find it promising and enjoyable.
- “I enjoyed the story and finding the little lore bits around the map.”
- “Overall, pretty fun survival horror/zombie game with a decent enough story and solid atmosphere.”
- “I was excited to try Elise, being a fan of survival horror, especially if it's story-driven.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game presents an intriguing concept and atmosphere, but it suffers from poor optimization, particularly for low-spec computers, which detracts from the overall experience. Users express a desire for improvements in this area to enhance performance.
- “The idea is good; it's a budget version of RE, but the game is not optimized for low-spec computers.”
- “I would love to see some optimization.”
- “The game is atmospheric, interesting, and dynamic, but very dark and has poor optimization.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a spooky and distinct design across various map areas, contributing to an engaging survival horror experience. While it is described as interesting and dynamic, some players note that the overall darkness and poor optimization can detract from the experience.
- “Overall, a pretty fun survival horror/zombie game with a decent enough story and solid atmosphere.”
- “The game is atmospheric, interesting, dynamic, but very dark and has poor optimization.”
- “The atmosphere was spooky, and care was put into the different map areas to make them distinct from each other.”
- “Overall, pretty fun survival horror/zombie game with a decent enough story and solid atmosphere.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the diverse environments and enemy types, reminiscent of Silent Hill, but find the repetitive task of collecting keys to unlock new areas somewhat tedious, leading to a sense of grinding in the gameplay.
- “Gameplay-wise, I love the Silent Hill kind of map, the different kinds of enemies, and the varying locations, but so far it does feel like I'm just collecting keys to progress to every new area, which does get a little tedious.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the story.”
- “I appreciate the effort put into the world design, but the constant need to grind for resources really detracts from the overall experience.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is criticized for being overly loud, with no audio controls available to adjust the volume. Additionally, the lack of subtitles that identify speakers detracts from the overall experience, particularly during the opening scene.
- “In addition to the issues noted above, it lacks audio controls to turn down the overly loud music, and the subtitles don't include names, so you have no idea who is saying what during the entire opening scene!”
- “The music is repetitive and becomes annoying after a short while, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “While the soundtrack has potential, it often feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere, detracting from the overall experience.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received mixed feedback, with some users feeling that they did not match the polished look presented in the trailers. However, others praised the graphics alongside the gunplay, highlighting them as strong aspects of the game. Overall, while there are concerns about the visual consistency, the graphics contribute positively to the gameplay experience.
- “The graphics and gunplay are great, and the puzzles are a fantastic twist to the game.”
- “I pressed every button and used the inventory, but the graphics, gameplay, and characters are nothing like what was polished up in the trailer and teaser.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel unpolished.”
- “The character models look flat and lifeless, which detracts from the overall experience.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs that render it unplayable, including issues with essential mechanics like the flashlight and weapon functionality.
- “This game is broken, buggy, and unplayable!”
- “The flashlight in the game is really buggy, and I noticed that when I was using the handgun, it wouldn't work, but it worked with the shotgun for some reason.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game primarily stems from its numerous glitches and shortcomings, leading players to find amusement in its flaws rather than its intended design. While some enjoy the comedic value of its broken mechanics, others feel it detracts from the overall experience.
- “I was laughing so hard at how broken this game is.”
- “It's such a bad game that it's funny to play; otherwise, I wouldn't waste money on it.”