Orcs & Elves

 DS
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 36
  3. Negative: 3 out of 36
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  1. Nintendo Gamer
    44
    At best it's a formulaic RPG, but mostly it's a one-way journey to dullsville. [Feb 2008, p.70]
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  2. Edge Magazine
    40
    Playing it instils a completely neutral response, as though it were no more than a means of absorbing time. [Jan 2008, p.91]
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  3. Maxi Consolas (Portugal)
    40
    With its basic use of the touch screen, this DS version was made much like its mobile counterpart. And that shows on the lack of freedom of movement and simplistic visuals. Even the strategic elements aren’t enough to rescue it from mediocrity. [Jan 2008]
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Awards & Rankings

67
#67 Best DS Game of 2007
25
#25 Most Discussed DS Game of 2007
54
#54 Most Shared DS Game of 2007

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 26
  3. Negative: 4 out of 26
  1. cmportillo
    Dec 3, 2016
    10
    Quite enjoyable game and one of the hidden gems in Nintendo DS. I have put 10/10 because I have seen critics of 0/10. I have finished the gameQuite enjoyable game and one of the hidden gems in Nintendo DS. I have put 10/10 because I have seen critics of 0/10. I have finished the game and I could put a note of 8/10. However it is a rare and not-for-all-public genre... but therefore valuable for your colecction.… Full Review »
  2. Grimgamer
    Aug 12, 2020
    0
    This may be one of the worst games ever made. A combination of horrible control, terrible graphics, annoying sounds, and broken gameplayThis may be one of the worst games ever made. A combination of horrible control, terrible graphics, annoying sounds, and broken gameplay combine to make a wholly unpleasant experience. Combined with a story that feels like it was written by a first time dungeons and dragons player who had had a few drinks, few people will make it through the first five minutes of this game. The story literally centers around a talking wand that is smarter than you but completely worthless. Great fun. This littersly makes modern copy paste mobile games look like a blast. Do not play if you value your freetime… Full Review »
  3. JoshPoitras
    Jun 17, 2008
    10
    fans of DOOM or older RPGs will definately enjoy this. It lacks certain elements, but Ive found this game (I for one found it unused at afans of DOOM or older RPGs will definately enjoy this. It lacks certain elements, but Ive found this game (I for one found it unused at a gamestop for $10) to be more enjoyable than some of the more expensive games out there. The game is simple but I found it enjoyable even if it is shorter than most. I wouldnt recommend it for the gamer who needs amazing graphics or indepth character and plot. Overall a good quality game to pass by some free time.… Full Review »
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