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  • Summary: The world of Ekis has been thrown into chaos by unknown forces. The seaside bastion, known as the Sapir Wharf, and home of the Guardians has been attacked by a mysterious robotic army.

    As the last remaining Guardian of the wharf, Elsie must investigate the cause behind the attacks on her
    The world of Ekis has been thrown into chaos by unknown forces. The seaside bastion, known as the Sapir Wharf, and home of the Guardians has been attacked by a mysterious robotic army.

    As the last remaining Guardian of the wharf, Elsie must investigate the cause behind the attacks on her home, and the disappearance of her friends while uncovering the truth of her creation.

    Experience a Neo retro roguelike with classic run and gun gameplay, infused with roguelike mechanics and tightly tuned into a bullet hell ballet. Dash, dive and shoot across gorgeous neon-drenched pixel art stages
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  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Sep 11, 2024
    84
    A well-crafted roguelike, packed with upgrade options that keep the pace from ever slowing down. Players can expect moments where their reflexes and the lessons learned throughout the journey will be thoroughly tested, along with a satisfying progression that keeps us invested in both the story and Elsie's evolution.
  2. Sep 25, 2024
    80
    Despite its steep learning curve and occasional forced endings, Elsie is a fast, frenetic and fun roguelike with plenty of ways to change up your runs. It'll have you running and gunning for hours on end, leaving you eager to jump in for yet another run. If roguelikes are your thing, Elsie is well worth its bargain price.
  3. Sep 9, 2024
    75
    Elsie is an interesting homage to the classic action-platform games from the 90s. However, the lack of balance in some of its mechanics and challenges to keep the player motivated after completing the campaign make it just another roguelite in a market already full of options.
  4. Sep 17, 2024
    73
    I had a solid time with Elsie and would love to see a sequel that irons out its more confusing aspects and pacing issues. As it is, its gameplay and pixel-perfect graphics are certainly the stars of the show so check it out if you dig 2D action games.