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The Adventures of Elena Temple

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The Adventures of Elena Temple

Mar 15, 2018

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2.50 average rating based on 8 ratings

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An old-school themed platformer which is playable in seven different graphical styles emulating the computer systems of yore.
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Platforms
Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)
Genres
Adventure, Arcade, Indie, Platform, Puzzle
Steam
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Release Dates
Mar 15, 2018 (Worldwide)
Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
May 15, 2018 (North_America)
Nintendo Switch
May 15, 2018 (Australia)
Nintendo Switch
May 15, 2018 (Europe)
Nintendo Switch
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User Stats
66
In Collection
3
Wish Listed
1
Playing
41
Backlogged
How Long Is The Adventures of Elena Temple?
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pixelcrypt
pixelcrypt gave Mar 17, 2023
pixelcrypt gave Mar 17, 2023
Nonlinear retro platformer (not a metroidvania) that's pretty good
This review is for the PC (Microsoft Windows) version

This game is close to being a metroidvania, but it doesn't have ability upgrades. It is a simulated retro game with a fake history, where you explore 3 different dungeons on fake retro consoles. It is a humorous context for a pretty well designed dungeon platformer.

The main gameplay is a collect-a-thon platformer, where you go seeking coins in an interconnected temple. It is maze-like and has plenty of secrets, environmental puzzles, and some light combat.

It is enjoyable, but I can't help but feel it would've been better as a metroidvania. Finding coins just isn't as exciting as finding abilities or character upgrades. Still, I enjoyed the tight level design and retro art style.