- Platform, Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Experience a Lovecraftian inspired story-driven action RPG game with skill-based combat. Explore and Fight in a dreadful world rich in treasures and deadly creatures. Elderand is a love letter to Castlevania with modern elements.
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Grave, nostalgic, earnest and plot-driven.
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- character-ledplot-driven
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Gaming NexusRussell ArcheyFeb 20239.5/10If you're into Metroidvanias, Elderand is a fantastic entry for the genre.
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GameGrinAlana DunitzFeb 20239/10Elderand is a game full of mystery, monsters, exploration, and gore. With so much to see this title is sure to keep you busy for a long time. I just wish you were able to make spots on the map so you knew specific locations to come back to once you get new abilities.
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DragnixShaun JoyFeb 202392/100A focus on simplicity yet satisfying combat and exploration along with a beautiful yet haunting Lovecraftian world pushes Elderand into must play territory, even if it's familiar in the genre. A must have for those of the Castlevania RPG DS/GBA era.
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Game RantSam StewartFeb 20232.5/5 starsElderand is a competent Metroidvania offering but suffers from inconsistent bosses and a reluctance to dive deep enough into its inspirations.
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Cubed3Feb 20235/10Elderand is the definition of disappointing. There's no big flaw to point at, apart from the fact that it is extremely afraid to do… well, anything apart from the basics. The result is something that looks good, sounds good, and feels good, but never really manages to be more than 'okay.' It's a well-crafted 'okay,' with nothing to show that could separate it from the rest of its competitors, old or new.
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About the game
- Platforms
- Xbox Series X|S, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
- Developer
- Mantra, Sinergia Games
- Publisher
- Graffiti Games, Plug In Digital
- Released
- February 16, 2023
- Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Side view
- Engine
- Unity
IGDB rating 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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