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adventure video game
Elf
By Ocean Software, released 1 Jan 1991
- Microsoft Windows
- DOS
- Atari ST
- action game
- action-adventure game
What it is
Elf is an action-adventure platformer from Ocean Software, released in 1991. It follows Cornelius, an elf setting out to rescue Elisa from Necrilous, with enemies, traps, puzzles and platforming challenges along the way. The game combines arcade-style action and shooting with an upgradeable arsenal of magic spells. Players can collect items for traversal and interact with characters and creatures through a menu system.
The journey crosses mystical forests, ruins, lakes, swamps, caves and snowy mountains. Cornelius can improve his attacks, speed and magic, and gain abilities such as stronger spells, bombs and flight using a flying contraption. The listed story includes multiple endings influenced by player actions. Elf is single-player and has partial controller support and Family Sharing listed. Its platforms are Windows, DOS and Atari ST, while the Steam listing is for Windows.
What players like, and what they don't
- Multiple endings are influenced by player actions.
- Magic spells can be upgraded.
- Traversal items support exploration across a large world.
- Family Sharing is listed.
- Partial controller support is listed.
- Steam platform listing is Windows only.
Who it suits
It suits solo players looking for a fantasy platformer with shooting, exploration and puzzles. Players who enjoy character upgrades and choices that influence endings may also find its listed mechanics appealing.
Elf mixes platforming and shooting with exploration, puzzles and character upgrades. Its listed controls are only partially supported, and the Steam platform listing names Windows.
