Elsie

Critic reviews

• GameSpew

  Danny Grabowski · Sep 25, 2024

  8.0

  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.

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• Noisy Pixel

  Azario Lopez · Sep 23, 2024

  7.5

  Elsie offers a fresh take on the roguelike bullet hell genre, packed with challenging mechanics, boss fights, and unique customization options. While some systems feel underutilized, its intense combat and Mega Man X-inspired platforming shine, making it a must-play for genre fans.

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• Video Chums

  A.J. Maciejewski · Sep 17, 2024

  7.3

  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.

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• NintendoLife

  Ollie Reynolds · Sep 13, 2024

  8.0

  Elsie has few original ideas to call its own, instead relying on tried-and-tested roguelike mechanics as a foundation for its excellent Mega Man X-inspired gameplay. This is a fast and fluid experience bolstered by wonderful visuals and a killer soundtrack. A few minor performance issues do dampen the experience slightly, while we found the parry mechanic to be a bit, well, off, but these issues aside, Elsie is a remarkable achievement that will get its claws into you quickly and won't let go.

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• PSX Brasil

  Marco Aurélio Couto · Sep 10, 2024

  7.5

  Elsie é uma interessante homenagem aos clássicos jogos de ação e plataforma dos anos 90. No entanto, a falta de equilíbrio em algumas de suas mecânicas e de desafios para manter o jogador motivado após a conclusão da campanha fazem com que se torne apenas mais um roguelite em um mercado já repleto de opções.

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• MeuPlayStation

  Jean Azevedo · Sep 10, 2024

  8.4

  Com certeza. Um roguelike bem feito e cheio de opções de melhorias que não deixa o ritmo cair de jeito nenhum. Os jogadores podem esperar momentos onde os reflexos e aprendizados ao longo da jornada serão devidamente cobrados e uma progressão satisfatória que nos mantém interessados na história e na evolução de Elsie. No momento da publicação desta análise, o jogo não conta com preço na PS Store brasileira, entretanto, vale colocá-lo na lista para esperar um descontinho, caso venha com um valor muito acima do padrão.

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