Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
Switch eShop
- 10th Sep 2024, $24.99
- 10th Sep 2024, £19.99
- Also Available On
- Official Site
- nintendo.com
Reviews
Review Elsie (Switch) - A Stunningly Presented Mega Man X-Esque Roguelite
X-cellent
The roguelike genre has always been a bit of a tough nut to crack for many gamers. It’s not hard to understand why: procedurally generated environments and enemies generally don’t appeal quite as much as something that’s been carefully crafted with purpose. As such, if a roguelike is going to succeed, you best hope that the actual...
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Elsie News
Nintendo Download 5th September (North America)
Ace Attorney Investigations Collection! Shogun Showdown! Yars Rising!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: NBA...
Video 16 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In September 2024
Zelda, Marvel vs. Capcom, Epic Mickey and much more
September has officially arrived and it's going to be an action-packed month on the Switch front. Starting off early on the 6th, we've got games like Ace Attorney Investigations Collection to look forward. Then there's the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection in the following week. Another...
News Neo-Retro Roguelike 'Elsie' Gets September Release Date
Electrifying
Playtonic Friends has finally given us a release date for the gorgeous-looking retro-inspired roguelike Elsie, which will land on the Switch eShop on 10th September 2024. Announced back in June 2022, Elsie combines lovely pixel art and neon colours to create a "hyperkinetic" action platformer inspired by the classics. You'll be...
Video The Completionist Talks To Us About His Upcoming Roguelike Game, Elsie
Plus, we interview the lead developers
We have known about Playtonic Friends' runnin' and gunnin' roguelike, Elsie, for a little while now (since around June 2022, if we're being specific), but did you know that the game is being worked on Jirard "The Completionist" Khalil? Yes, the YouTuber who just last month bought every 3DS and Wii U eShop game...
News Neon And Gnarly Roguelike 'Elsie' Gets New 'Bosses And Biomes' Trailer
Ready to run-and-gun?
Publisher Playtonic Friends has today revealed a new trailer for its upcoming neon-drenched roguelike, Elsie, and it is looking set to be a pretty one — 'pretty' in its visuals, and 'pretty challenging' in its gameplay. Developed by Knight Shift Games, Elsie will see you taking on the role of the titular character in an...
News Playtonic Friends Is Bringing Neo-Retro Roguelike 'Elsie' To Switch Next Year
Runnin' 'n' gunnin'
Playtonic Friends, the publishing arm of Yooka-Laylee developer Playtonic Games, has announced that it's bringing Knight Shift Games and The Completionist's Elsie to Switch in 2023. Described as a neo-retro roguelike, Elsie combines run-and-gun gameplay with bullet hell elements and "neon-drenched pixel art", as you can see from...
Previews
Video The Completionist Talks To Us About His Upcoming Roguelike Game, Elsie
Plus, we interview the lead developers
We have known about Playtonic Friends' runnin' and gunnin' roguelike, Elsie, for a little while now (since around June 2022, if we're being specific), but did you know that the game is being worked on Jirard "The Completionist" Khalil? Yes, the YouTuber who just last month bought every 3DS and Wii U eShop game...
About The Game
Rogue-like action, platforming, countless weapons & abilities. Embrace the chaos.
Elsie is a technicolour, hyperkinetic, rogue-like action-platformer filled with procedurally generated levels, an army of robots to blast through, and a wide scope of items and weaponry to make each run as unique as possible. Master countless magitek weapons and abilities in order to embrace the chaos.
WELCOME TO ELSIE
Welcome to the planet Ekis, a bountiful world filled with natural resources and scientific discovery! There is chaos amongst this wonder however, in a world awash with natural disasters. Our story begins with Dr Grey, a talented scientist who engineered a team of high-tech androids with the power to prevent these disasters. These Androids were known as "The Guardians".
KEY FEATURES:
- Bullet Hell Ballet
Dash, dive, and shoot your way through stages filled with dynamic enemies, all while performing perfectly timed precision parrying.
- Death is only the beginning
In this roguelike rollercoaster die and die and die again – but you’ll always get back on your feet to embrace the chaos.
- Explore the technicolour Domains of Planet Ekis
Take a tour of Planet Ekis's vibrant neon-drenched biomes. With procedural generation leading to everchanging levels, each run presents unique challenges and enemies.
- Augmented Action and Character Customization
Make strategic decisions on upgrades, skills, and weapons to drastically alter the dynamic of each run. Experiment with different playstyles for devastating synergies.
- Challenge epic boss battles and conquer biome Guardians
Test your skills against boisterous bots, massive bosses and biome Guardians, memorising patterns to emerge victorious.
- Master Melee Combat with a second player character
Join the fray with Andru, a melee-based character featuring unique augments, weapons, and abilities. Get up close and personal to bash baddies and bring the noise!
THE STORY
The Guardian’s true power lay in the Arclight Core, an energy source that allowed them to bend the elements to their will. The world rejoiced in a new age of peace and safety, but this peace was short lived - as one day without warning or explanation, the Guardians disappeared.
Winds whipped, seas surged, and a newfound threat quickly emerged as an army of robots laid siege to Dr Grey's home, the city of Neotoño.
Amidst the chaos and threat of more disasters, Dr Grey forged one final android...Elsie. Built like none before her, she must find the Guardians and save planet Ekis.
Take on the role of this female robot powerhouse and blast through hordes of robots to reach the guardians and save the day! Get ready to kick butt and protect the planet you call home!
Comments 1
Yeah uh wonder what's gonna happen to this game considering The Completionist's reputation is dead in the water
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