Reviewed by Yuri Storchak
Genre and what to do:
Puzzle game. Create the Elixir of Life using the clues, left by Da Vinci’s assistant, as you take part in unique adventure exploring the fifth elements: Water, Earth, Fire, Air and an unknown one. Your task is to swap adjacent elements to combine them into larger ones. You can only combine the elements, which are of the same size and are located on the pages, facing each other. The goal is to combine all identical elements to proceed to the next level. There are three game modes: Classic, Timed and Relaxed. Classic Mode challenges you to unlock 15 elements and discover the Elixir of Life. The difference between Timed and Relaxed mode is in time limit. There is comprehensive tutorial, hints, power-ups and combos that make game play interesting for both beginners and experienced players.
Style and atmosphere inside the game:
Elements is a captivating game that combines features of matching game with logic puzzle. It features colorful graphics, diverse sound effects and relaxing electronic music. As for graphics, it is well rendered and done; you surely like animated backgrounds, which are various and suit the theme of the elements. All in all, Elements is the worth-trying game due to multiple game modes, numerous power-ups, combos and hints.
Offline gameplay: 1 player |
Multiplayer: No |
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Publisher:
Mumbo Jumbo |
ESRB Ratio: Everyone |
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Extras and features: |
· 3 Game Modes: Classic, Timed and Relaxed
· Over 50 Challenging Levels
· Innovative Game Concept
· Combos, Bonuses and More
· Original Music and Animated Backgrounds |
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Drawbacks: |
· The story is represented as bare text. |
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Requirements:
Windows 2000/XP/Vista,Processor: PIII 800 MHz,DirectX 8.1,256 MB RAM,Free hard drive space: 60 MB,DirectX 8.1,DirectX-compliant Sound Card |
Alternative names:
Elemments, Elmeents, Elemetns |