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NOTE FOR XBOX OWNERS: This game currently has a free trial available on the Xbox Marketplace that gives you access to the full game for free for a couple of hours. This includes the ability to unlock Achievements.
An interesting throwback to a much simpler era of gaming, The Adventures of Elena Temple is designed to replicate the simple style of lower-end games from the 90s, particularly Game Boy platformers.
It is clear from the very start that a lot of love has been put into this game by its creators, as there are a bunch of unique, retro-themed game cabinets you can use to play the game themed after 90s computers and consoles. The game also does a good job of recreating the feel of a lot of those bargain-bin Game Boy titles. However, this does bring with it its own set of issues here and there.
Like cheap 90s games, the controls are incredibly stiff, and movement can be unpredictable at times. If you are on a console or plan on playing this with a controller on your PC, I'd certainly recommend using the D-Pad, as the thumbsticks often won't move the character in the way you think they would. While you can get used to these controls as you play, the movement speed and acceleration of the character can cause precise platforming to become a bit of a headache. If the game had an option to turn on more fluid, modern controls, my main gripes with it would be solved, as almost everything else works just as it should.
A nice little dose of nostalgia that is also a good source of easy Achievements and Gamerscore for Xbox One/Series S|X Owners.
An interesting throwback to a much simpler era of gaming, The Adventures of Elena Temple is designed to replicate the simple style of lower-end games from the 90s, particularly Game Boy platformers.
It is clear from the very start that a lot of love has been put into this game by its creators, as there are a bunch of unique, retro-themed game cabinets you can use to play the game themed after 90s computers and consoles. The game also does a good job of recreating the feel of a lot of those bargain-bin Game Boy titles. However, this does bring with it its own set of issues here and there.
Like cheap 90s games, the controls are incredibly stiff, and movement can be unpredictable at times. If you are on a console or plan on playing this with a controller on your PC, I'd certainly recommend using the D-Pad, as the thumbsticks often won't move the character in the way you think they would. While you can get used to these controls as you play, the movement speed and acceleration of the character can cause precise platforming to become a bit of a headache. If the game had an option to turn on more fluid, modern controls, my main gripes with it would be solved, as almost everything else works just as it should.
A nice little dose of nostalgia that is also a good source of easy Achievements and Gamerscore for Xbox One/Series S|X Owners.