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Welcome to Elk: The First Stories

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70%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
96% User Score Based on 24 reviews

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Welcome to Elk: The First Stories is a single player action game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Triple Topping and was released on July 10, 2020. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Welcome to Elk: The First Stories is the free intro of this upcoming biographical adventure set on an island like no other. Every character you encounter has a story to tell. From the weird and wonderful to the dark and desperate, all the tales told on Elk are based on true stories.

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96%Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful artwork and a unique art style that captivates players.
  • The storytelling is powerful and emotional, often leaving players feeling deeply moved.
  • The mini-games, especially the singing segments, are enjoyable and add to the overall charm of the experience.
  • The game is quite short, which may leave some players wanting more content.
  • There are some technical issues, such as unclear instructions for different control schemes and off-screen dialogue.
  • The demo lacks subtitles for important video content, making it difficult for some players to fully understand the story.

  • story

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The game's story is a poignant blend of sadness and humor, offering a unique take on life and death, with each character providing their own narrative. While some players may miss dialogue on their first playthrough, the storytelling is praised for its beauty and ability to create an engaging atmosphere. Overall, the short yet captivating story, combined with its distinctive art style and gameplay, makes it highly recommended for those seeking an intriguing experience.

    • “Every person you'll meet on Elk has their own story to tell.”
    • “It was very good at storytelling and the music aspect of it was very beautiful.”
    • “The story it has so far is just so goddamn sad, but also in a way funny and puts a twist on the whole life and death aspect of it all.”
    • “On my first time playing through the game, I missed most of the dialogue and couldn't connect with the story.”
    • “It is very unique in terms of art/animation style, story, gameplay, and more.”

  • graphics

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's graphics are highly praised for their unique and creative art style, contributing significantly to the overall experience. Players appreciate the beautiful artwork, which enhances the gameplay, although the visuals are not disturbing.

    • “Although the game itself is short, the art style is really good along with the gameplay. This game has made me cry at times while playing it.”
    • “Interesting concept, very creative, and awesome artwork.”
    • “I really like the unique art style the game has.”

  • emotional

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Players find the game emotionally impactful despite its short length, with its art style and gameplay enhancing the experience. The demo features sad and touching stories that resonate deeply, often leading to tears by the end. Overall, it is described as a heart-touching experience that leaves a lasting emotional impression.

    • “Although the game itself is short, the art style and gameplay are really good. This game has made me cry on the times that I've played it.”
    • “And the stories told in this demo are very sad, touching, and depressing.”
    • “Wow, it is just a demo; you will complete it in 10-20 minutes, but this game is really heart-touching... maybe I cried at the end, maybe.”

  • humor

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of cuteness and darkness, offering a unique twist on life and death themes. While it starts off lighthearted, the narrative quickly delves into more somber territory, creating a juxtaposition that elicits both laughter and reflection.

    • “The story it has so far is just so goddamn sad, but also in a way funny and puts a twist on the whole life and death aspect of it all.”
    • “As cute and funny as the game might seem at first, it gets pretty dark fast.”
    • “Funny”

  • atmosphere

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its ability to create an intriguing and captivating experience, effectively enhancing the storytelling and gameplay. Reviewers recommend it as a quick yet immersive option to alleviate boredom.

    • “It's short, but the story and gameplay really build up a great atmosphere that makes the story so intriguing and captivates you. 10/10 would recommend as a quick game to get rid of boredom :)”
    • “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the world and making every moment feel significant.”
    • “From the haunting soundtrack to the detailed environments, the atmosphere creates a perfect backdrop for the unfolding narrative.”

  • music

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised for its exceptional quality, effectively enhancing the storytelling and contributing to a beautiful overall experience.

    • “The music is on another level!”
    • “It was very good at storytelling, and the music aspect of it was very beautiful.”

  • gameplay

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its uniqueness and ability to create an engaging atmosphere that complements the intriguing story. Despite being short, it effectively captivates players, making it a highly recommended choice for a quick and enjoyable experience.

    • “It is very unique in terms of art, animation style, story, gameplay, and more.”
    • “It's short, but the story and gameplay really build up a great atmosphere, making the story so intriguing and captivating. 10/10 would recommend as a quick game to get rid of boredom.”

  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Reviewers express a desire for better optimization, indicating that the current performance does not meet expectations, particularly for a highly anticipated release.

    • “I do hope it would be more optimized than this one, especially for the many people who are anticipating its release.”
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Welcome to Elk: The First Stories is a action game with mystery theme. Common tags for Welcome to Elk: The First Stories include free to play, indie, 2d, female protagonist, exploration and others.

Welcome to Elk: The First Stories is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Welcome to Elk: The First Stories was released on July 10, 2020.

Welcome to Elk: The First Stories was developed by Triple Topping.

Welcome to Elk: The First Stories has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Welcome to Elk: The First Stories for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Welcome to Elk: The First Stories is a single player game.

Similar games include Welcome to Elk, Children of Silentown: Prologue, Life Gallery, Cat Museum, Mesmalie and others.