There was a time, especially at the end of the 80s and 90s, in which Graphic adventures It was “the kings of the mambo” and there were many proposals that came to us. And almost all have played a very good acceptance within the public and, above all, commercial success. Over time, and I understand that with access to games of more people, maybe the majority currents have been married (I look at you, EA SPORTS FC Y Call of duty) and the graphic adventures have passed in the background. Without reaching ostracism, from time to time the proposals like this Elroy and the extraterrestrials What They bring us back in time and allow us to take advantage of how we did over 20 years ago. Reading reading to find out what the game seemed to me in this new analysis.
The title arrives on April 2 on PC Only, at least for the moment. But as can happen and occurs in many cases, it is quite possible that we saw it later in the Xbox consoles. Developed by the study Games and gamesBased in Slovenia is his first work. Although it was not recruits in this animation and a collaboration with other projects, it is their first fire test and we think they have successfully overcome it.
A story that has everything
At the level of historyAs can be deduced by the title, we will put ourselves in the shoes of ElroyA young aerospace engineer. But we will not be alone in the adventure, because we will also play as PeggieA research journalist with several capacities. Without a doubt, this double approach in the playable reminded me, and many, to what was seen in Broken swordwhere we manage George Y Nico.
Thus, according to the future of history, In time, we will control one character and others to the other. We cannot choose who to play with, but it will be the requirements of the script that make us launch for one or the other. In terms of history, I must say that he made me very hooked and that the plot is always interesting. Which starts with a very simple meeting between these two characters, is found in a story in which We travel in time and spaceKnow other characters who keep the level despite being secondary.
Humor and logical puzzles in Elroy and extraterrestrials
And as usual in many proposals of this type, There will be no shortage of humor. Not only for the contrast between the disparate character of the two protagonists, but because in many situations (especially in the second half of the game), we will live somewhat crazy events that will require just as crazy solutions.
And speaking of these solutions, we have already entered what offers us Elroy and the extraterrestrials. In this sense, we face A very classic title And that the playable cannons of the genre continue together. Thus, he will not fail to have to investigate the scenarios (he is appreciated not to have to reach the pixel conflict As in many other games) to collect articles or artifacts to interact to move forward.
The inventory system seemed ideal and comfortable. In addition, the combinations that we had to make of objects seemed completely logical and do not fall into the classic design error which ends up turning this solution in one object with another until we succeed.
Accessible to all
In addition, The clues on what we have to do are clearly without revealing it exactly. They are intuited in a way that will reach any player, which makes your difficulty level something very accessible to almost all. I must say that the title has implemented a system of “reveal“For which, as in other games, by pressing a button, we will see all the” interactable “places of a scene. Even so, I do not know if it is because of the title before its launch, but this system did not work for me.
Not only will we have to interact with objects and scene, but also We will also have puzzles to solve. In this sense, I must say that they were not excessively difficult, but they have become somewhat repetitive. On numerous occasions, I had to do the same type of puzzle 3 times in a row, increasing in extension / difficulty. They do not get up, although it is possible that the developers have designed it by thinking of the lengthening of the duration of the trip. On this aspect, I must say that it lasted me about 8 hoursAnd that I do not consider an expert in the field.
Visual levelThe game is engaged in the request cartoon and 2D animations completely hand -drawn. Again, the visual style used in the saga of Broken sword. The color palette and the animations I think they drink directly from these games and this is already a reason for joy.
In Technical sectionWe are faced with a very uninformed game and will work on almost all PCs. In addition, we tried it in Steam Deck and operates natively without having to make additional adjustment.
Conclusions of Elroy and extraterrestrials
Finally, as ConclusionsI must say that, if you like classic graphic adventures such as Broken sword or even Tentacle dayYou have to give yourself a chance because you will like to start. Although Follow the cannons of the genre together And so as not to leave space for innovation, the plot and the design of puzzles are very elaborate and indicate this love for the classic that we miss so much now. Entertaining and affordable for almost everyone,, Elroy and the extraterrestrials is taken into account in the graphic adventures of this 2025.
Elroy and the extraterrestrials It is only available for PC. Remember that in the Xbox zone, we continue to work daily to bring you all the news of your favorite video games on your favorite platform.
Pro.
- Its puzzles and the logic of obstacle resolution
- His artistic design
Contra.
- Something easy, even for the least seasoned in the genre
- A puzzle is repeated too often
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