Orcs & Elves

 DS
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
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  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 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.
  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 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 storyThis 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… Expand
  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 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 andfans 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.… Expand
  4. NunyaB.
    Dec 9, 2007
    10
    Awesome game! Etrian Odessey with avoidable (or at least guerilla combat style) battles.
  5. RachelM.
    Nov 20, 2007
    8
    While the "award winning story" is only award winning when compared to cell-phone games, this DS port is a really addicting dungeon crawl, and probably one of the best ones on the DS. Each monster fights differently and is strong or weak against different weapons, and there are other equips and potions to help you through the game.
  6. AliceG.
    Nov 30, 2007
    9
    Some of the negative reviews I see listed here on Metacritic are disappointing -- what a fun little game this was! It's a good old school-style game with an interesting cross between an RPG and an FPS that is far deeper than it first may seem -- lots of things to discover and ways to play to figure out (I especially liked figuring out a favorite potion combination). Such a nice Some of the negative reviews I see listed here on Metacritic are disappointing -- what a fun little game this was! It's a good old school-style game with an interesting cross between an RPG and an FPS that is far deeper than it first may seem -- lots of things to discover and ways to play to figure out (I especially liked figuring out a favorite potion combination). Such a nice diversion from the typical, anime-style DS games there seem to be a glut of.… Expand
  7. TimS.
    Dec 28, 2007
    9
    Albeit short, this game was far more fun then people seem to be giving it credit for. Kudos to Carmack and co. for making a great hack-n-slash RPG.
  8. JonasS.
    Jan 29, 2008
    8
    Oh man its great to see this kind of games on the DS! If you have played and enjoyed Eye of Beholder or Lands of Lore you will love this one!
  9. CarneyR.
    Nov 19, 2007
    10
    This game rocks! Shouldn't vote on it unless you've actually played it and I had a lot of fun with this game. This game was hard to find though.
  10. GordonS.
    Nov 26, 2007
    2
    Definetely worst looking DS game EVER! Way to go Carmack...
  11. JohnM.
    Dec 18, 2007
    6
    A very unique game that differs alot from the monotony of RPG DS games which just includes endless fighting and the mashing of the button "A". The storyline is however...subpar. A bit more dialogue would help this game. And it seems pretty lonely with just ghosts and a dragon for npcs.
  12. EricR.
    Dec 21, 2007
    10
    This is a great old school game - similar to the old Wizardry and Bard's Tale games. Good graphics, lots of exploration...and it's simply fun.
  13. JahR.
    Nov 19, 2007
    10
    Great hack-and-slash fun!
  14. EthanR.
    Dec 25, 2007
    9
    Great fun! Yes, it's short, but that means I will enjoy playing through it a few times. I thoroughly enjoyed this game!

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

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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
  1. Gamers' Temple
    77
    If you're looking for some fun role-playing light gameplay, then Orcs & Elves is for you.
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  2. GameZone
    70
    Orcs & Elves is a well-balanced RPG that plays well on the DS but doesn’t offer anything new or exciting we haven’t already played.
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  3. VideoGamer
    70
    Orcs & Elves is no revolution. It's Western role-playing the way it used to be - hidden passages, mountains of gold, dead dwarves and a temperamental dragon. It's perfect fodder for the geek in you, and a half-an-hour train ride, but don't expect it to rock your world.
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