The Big Elk

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The Big Elk is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Anatoliy Loginovskikh and was released on May 23, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"The Big Elk" is a top-down shooter game set in Siberia, combining elements of action RPG and strategy. You play as a skilled hunter, battling against hordes of mutated animals and hostile humans. The game features a vast open world, a crafting system, and character development, offering a unique and immersive gaming experience.

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

music3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and quirky design with fun mechanics, making it enjoyable for players looking for something different.
The soundtrack is catchy and adds to the overall experience, enhancing the gameplay.
Despite its simplicity, the game provides a challenging experience that encourages players to think quickly and adapt to new situations.

The lack of checkpoints and save options can be frustrating, as dying means restarting from the beginning of a zone.
The tutorial is insufficient, leaving players confused about game mechanics and objectives.
The game suffers from technical issues such as limited field of vision, screen tearing, and a lack of controller support.

music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for being catchy and groovy, featuring a notable soundtrack that blends 8-bit, electro, and guitar elements. While the soundtrack enhances the frantic gameplay, some users expressed a desire for an option to mute the music while keeping sound effects active. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “The music is catchy and groovy.”
- “Frantic overhead shooter with decent pixel graphics and a notable soundtrack.”
- “It has some interesting music, like a hybrid of 8-bit, electro, and some guitar.”
- “There is no option to turn off the music but still be able to hear the sound effects of everything else.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is largely absent, with players noting a lack of narrative depth and minimal information provided during the tutorial. The confusing tutorial fails to clarify any plot or objectives, leaving the experience feeling raw and unstructured.
- “There is no story at all; it's pretty much raw and only has a little information at the beginning of the tutorial.”
- “There is no story or anything; it's a pretty raw game.”
- “The confusing tutorial explains nothing, and the plot and goals are not explained either.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features unique mechanics for a top-down shooter, including the use of a bunny companion for building and hedgehogs for earning money, alongside quirky enemies. While the lack of checkpoints can lead to frustration, it encourages quick thinking and adaptability in navigating new challenges, ultimately enhancing the fun.
- “The enemies are weird and funny, and the mechanics are very unique for a top-down shooter, such as using a bunny friend to build buildings that can give you various things like ammo and health, along with other mechanics like a unique way to earn money using hedgehogs.”
- “The game can be frustrating in that if you die in a zone, there are no checkpoints or saves, and you have to start at the beginning of that zone. However, that is what makes the game fun because it forces you to think fast and quickly figure out what you need to do when thrown into completely new situations with different mechanics.”
- “The game can be frustrating in that if you die in a zone, there are no checkpoints or saves, and you have to start at the beginning of that zone. This can be aggravating, but it also forces you to think quickly and adapt to new situations with different mechanics.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
- “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience and makes it difficult to enjoy the game.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report a strong emotional impact, often feeling deeply moved by pivotal moments in the game, such as realizing the stakes involved, which can lead to tears and a profound connection to the narrative.
- “Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
- “The story's depth made me feel a profound connection to the characters, leaving me emotionally drained yet fulfilled.”
- “I found myself reflecting on my own life choices as the game unfolded, which is a testament to its emotional impact.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky and awkward setting, featuring bizarre elements like moose shooting lollipops and strange enemies. While the comedic timing may not be immediate, the unique mechanics, such as using a bunny to build structures and earning money through hedgehogs, contribute to a whimsical and entertaining experience.
- “The enemies are weird and funny, and the mechanics are very unique for a top-down shooter, such as using a bunny friend to build buildings that can give you various things like ammo and health, along with a unique way to earn money using hedgehogs.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features decent pixel graphics complemented by a notable soundtrack, while also incorporating modern visuals that enhance its fast-paced gameplay. The graphics effectively support the game's dynamic movement from location to location, aided by easy controls.
- “Frantic overhead shooter with decent pixel graphics and a notable soundtrack.”
- “Fast game with modern-day graphics and easy controls that move from location A to B to C and so on.”