Elefunk

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Jul 17, 2008
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. Gamer.nl
    80
    Elefunk is a puzzle game with which both architects and normal gamers will have much fun. The building of bridges needs insight, but are never impossible to solve. More levels would have been nice and we also had some trouble with framedrops. Anyway, this game is well done.
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    80
    Don't be fooled by the cute elephants - this is puzzling at its most brutal. [Sept 2008, p.98]
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  3. 1UP
    75
    Elefunk is sublime in concept -- ultimately addictive and quite entertaining, despite a steep learning curve.
  5. PSM3 Magazine UK
    74
    A steep learning curve, but the satisfaction on offer is immense. [Oct 2008, p.78]
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  6. Gamer 2.0
    71
    It's certainly an enjoyable experience at a cheap price that you'll be willing to play every once in a while when the more elaborate games in your collection are not what you're looking to play.
  7. NZGamer
    70
    Elefunk is a nice, addictive puzzle title with enough levels to make it worth the initial download.
  8. TheSixthAxis
    70
    For anyone into their puzzle games it’s a well crafted, tough little title with decent presentation, neat controls and (hopefully) the prospect of downloadable treats in the future. See you on the scoreboards!
  9. Boomtown
    70
    Coming in to a game with a preconception of its value is a difficult idea to change, but after playing it through I have simply come to the conclusion that it is a great puzzler for the money (yes, even our money). America is simply getting a fantastic deal.
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  10. Eurogamer
    70
    A cutesy bridge-building game with a surprisingly moreish appeal.
  11. IGN
    70
    The difficulty curve may be steep and the trial and error extremely plentiful, but Elefunk is a charming puzzler that can keep you engaged -- if you don't get frustrated by being stuck on the same stage.
  12. GameSpot
    70
    Despite a cruel learning curve this bridge-building puzzle game is both fun and unique.
  13. ZTGD
    70
    As unpolished as some aspects of the game may be, there's no denying its overall charm and at five dollars it's hard not to recommend. At the very least, you'll have greater respect for the next overpass.
  14. Gaming Age
    67
    A challenging change of pace from the usual twin stick shooters that seem to populate the PlayStation Store lately.
  15. Play UK
    45
    Depends too much on trial and error. [Issue#170, p.91]
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Awards & Rankings

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#82 Best PS3 Game of 2008

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User Score
5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 15
  3. Negative: 4 out of 15
  1. Reaperville
    Nov 12, 2010
    8
    excellent puzzle game, gets progressively more complicated as the levels go on.....multiplayer is kind of like jenga.....upon completion ofexcellent puzzle game, gets progressively more complicated as the levels go on.....multiplayer is kind of like jenga.....upon completion of game there is not much replay value...... worth the 10 bucks, provides a few hours of play.… Full Review »
  2. BobbySmallman
    Dec 21, 2008
    8
    Firstly, for those who claim this game is too difficult...nonsense! The game is actually relatively simple, yet complex in that you canFirstly, for those who claim this game is too difficult...nonsense! The game is actually relatively simple, yet complex in that you can achieve the end goal with bonuses by using less girders etc.
    Overall it is a very solid game, not to mention it only cost $4.99 to own.

    Biggest complaint, lack of a creation mode...I would also like to have seen a mode in which you can build infinitely large straight horizontal bridges for your elephants.    … Full Review »
  3. TomS
    Jul 22, 2008
    8
    I really love the puzzle approach that this game takes. The graphics are quite good and the music is sufficient. The learning curve startsI really love the puzzle approach that this game takes. The graphics are quite good and the music is sufficient. The learning curve starts out a little steep; but once you catch on, you're able to focus on speed and efficiency instead of just the solution.

    There are a couple annoyances that I just can't seem to get over though. The replays are a nice and expected touch; but there is no control of the replay. You can't save it, share it, fast forward, rewind, or change the speed; and yet, you are allowed to change your zoom levels. Speeking of zoom, I think it should have been more fine tuned to allow more than just the three levels (all the way out, mid-way, and way too close). Finally, they should have implemented a way to lock the view onto an elephant while running the course because it's far too difficult to manage your view while paying attention to everything you need to watch in order to figure out what's going wrong and how to fix it.

    Overall, it's certainly worth the $5 price and I'm having a great time playing it. Hopefully they can patch it to fix some of my compaints, and then it would be a AAA budget title.    … Full Review »
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