Green Elephant 2D
- April 20, 2017
- 4Fufelz
Get on SteamGreen Elephant 2D is a platformer/shooter game with quest elements, based on the Russian movie "Green Elephant." As two officers trying to escape from military jail, you'll face dangerous enemies and bosses across various locations like a forest, beach, and hospital, with the aim of finding a key and running away. Expect lots of humor and fun moments throughout the game.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique experience based on a cult Russian art-house movie, providing a nostalgic retro gameplay feel.
- The controls are surprisingly tight, and the level design includes numerous easter eggs, making it engaging for players who enjoy challenging gameplay.
- The game has a strong emotional impact, helping some players find joy and hope during difficult times.
- The game is still in early access after five years, with limited content consisting of only two levels and one boss, making it feel more like a demo.
- Many players find the gameplay clunky and frustrating, with a high difficulty level that can deter casual gamers.
- The lack of save features and mouse support makes the game unnecessarily challenging, leading to a poor user experience.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as clunky yet surprisingly tight, with decent mechanics that can be engaging despite a basic presentation and some frustrating difficulty. While it may evoke nostalgic feelings for some players, the overall experience may not meet everyone's expectations, particularly due to a lack of clarity in the store description. Players should be prepared for a mixed experience that balances enjoyable moments with notable shortcomings.
“Despite the very basic presentation, lack of animations, pointless difficulty, and mockery, the controls are surprisingly tight and the mechanics quite decent. I have to give it a thumbs up, but players should be aware of what they are getting into with this one, as the store page description is a bit lacking.”
“[b]Retro gameplay[/b] allows players to rewind the old memories of childhood.”
“The controls are surprisingly tight and the mechanics quite decent.”
“Despite the fact I didn't like the game enough to put more effort into it, I have to rate it according to the category it belongs to and I have to respect the effort put into it, because despite the very basic presentation, lack of animations, pointless difficulty, and mockery, the controls are surprisingly tight and the mechanics quite decent. Players should be aware of what they are getting into with this one, as the store page description is a bit lacking.”
“Gameplay is decent, but it sucked me in fast, so I couldn't stop thinking about playing it again.”
“The controls are surprisingly tight and the mechanics quite decent, but the game suffers from a very basic presentation, lack of animations, and pointless difficulty.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that allows players to feel at ease.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“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.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is perceived as inconsistent and lacking depth, with some players describing it as "funny trash" that feels neglected by the developers.
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are reminiscent of mid-2000s browser games, lacking modern polish and detail, which detracts from the overall experience.
“The visuals are reminiscent of a browser game from the mid-2000s.”
