Santa Elena

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Santa Elena is a single player role playing game with fantasy, warfare and historical themes. It was developed by Saint Frog and was released on July 11, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

The only path left is forward. Take the reins of Elena's revolution, conjure powerful incantations with the forgotten echoes of history, and deliver the final blow to the Duchy of Monte Branco in this short (2-3h) linear turn-based RPG with plenty of room for tactical creativity.

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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

music3 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game features a unique and engaging combat system that emphasizes strategy and skill expression, making battles feel dynamic and rewarding.
The narrative is rich and emotional, drawing players into the story and creating a genuine investment in the characters and their journey.
The visuals and soundtrack are beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall experience and immersing players in the game's world.

The graphics are subpar, with low-quality sprites and static backdrops that detract from the visual experience.
The game has struggled to attract players, with a dismal peak of only a few concurrent users, indicating a lack of public interest.
The combat system, while unique, may feel overwhelming and unrewarding to some players, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a unique turn-based system centered around an engaging kaballah magic mechanic that combines thematic depth with skill expression, making it enjoyable even for those who typically don't favor this genre. Players appreciate the learning curve and the emotional experience it provides, enhanced by a captivating soundtrack. Overall, the gameplay is highly praised for its creativity and depth.
- “Mad props to the kaballah system for being one of the coolest magic systems I've seen — thematically evoking a religious aspect that I wish I'd seen more in other games, and mechanically engaging enough to allow for skill expression in higher levels of play.”
- “The gameplay, which is turn-based with spellcasting mechanics, isn’t usually my thing, but I had a great time learning how things worked.”
- “So good it cured my depression by letting me master the mechanics of the cabala and listen to suspiciously emotive-heavy samba and flamenco music. 10/10 would cry and donate threefold to the devs again so they can keep making these gems.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is praised for its richness and emotional depth, effectively engaging players and making them invested in the characters and their tragic experiences. The combination of turn-based and continuous battling enhances the narrative experience, complemented by beautiful visuals.
- “The story caught me off guard: it's rich and emotional, and by the end I found myself genuinely invested in the characters and the tragedy they go through.”
- “Fantastic mix of turn-based with continuous battling, cool story and beautiful sprites and sceneries.”
- “There is no story to speak of.”
- “The narrative is completely absent.”
- “The game lacks any meaningful storyline.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the low-quality 2D sprites and static 3D backdrops, while others praised the overall visual presentation for enhancing the narrative and action. Despite the graphical shortcomings, the game's visuals and music effectively contribute to an engaging experience.
- “The visuals and music are amazing, and really bring you into the narrative and into the action. Coupled with a great fighting style that leaves even the skill challenge satisfied, this game really ticks the boxes for me!”
- “The graphics aren't great; they consist mostly of static 3D backdrops with low-quality billboarded 2D pixelated sprites.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the narrative and action, with a superb soundtrack that evokes strong emotions. Players find it immersive and uplifting, contributing significantly to their overall enjoyment and engagement with the game.
- “The visuals and music are amazing, and really bring you into the narrative and into the action, coupled with a great fighting style that leaves even the skill challenge satisfied. This game really ticks the boxes for me!”
- “Also, the soundtrack is superb.”
- “So good it cured my depression by letting me master the mechanics of the cabala and listen to suspiciously emotive-heavy samba and flamenco music. 10/10 would cry and donate threefold to the devs again so they can keep making these gems.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a rich and unexpected story that deeply engages players emotionally, leading them to become genuinely invested in the characters and their tragic experiences.
- “The story caught me off guard: it's rich and emotional, and by the end, I found myself genuinely invested in the characters and the tragedy they go through.”
- “The game made me feel a whirlwind of emotions; I laughed, cried, and felt a deep connection to the characters' journeys.”
- “Every choice I made had an emotional weight, and the consequences left me reflecting on my decisions long after I finished playing.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”