62
Not a bad game per se, but Elminage Original sometimes stays a little bit too true to the rules of its genre. Confuse handling and a non-existent story sometimes diminish the fun of the gameplay.
50
Elminage Original's classic design certainly offers an alternative to more modern dungeon crawlers, but its inability to explain even the simplest of mechanics make it a difficult game to get into. If you've got fond memories of classic RPG titles, then this offers a reasonable way to revisit that nostalgia. It is, however, a title that can only truly be recommended to a very small niche.
50
Elminage is not a bad game, but it feels woefully out of place in today’s market. That said, it does have a very specific target audience, and those particular gamers will lap it up. Slow-paced, dated, and under-explained in every department, the less-than-stellar localisation only compounds all of Elminage Original’s issues and ensures that only die-hard genre fans will truly enjoy it.
9
A hidden gem! Elminage Original contains huge variety of different classes and races to choose from. It also features many elaborate labyrinths (indoor and outdoor) to explore. This game may not be for everyone due to it's old school dungeon crawler design and punishing difficulty. but for me the games challenge is what created such a great sense of accomplishment. Especially after forming you're own unique 6 character party and succeeding... (finally). Fans of hardcore dungeon crawlers such as Wizardry and a bards tale will love this game. 9/10
9
Elminage Original isn't for fans of Etrian Odyssey. It's for fans of the Dark Spire. This game will not hold your hand. You're thrown into the deep end and expected to swim. If you do, you'll be greatly rewarded for it. Elminage has everything I love in a DC: minimalist plot, great characters, NPC dungeon encounters, and sublime music. It's a tough ride, but all the more enjoyable once you manage to adjust. If Gothic burned you, don't put the series off. The original is really the best.
7
Very old school game! I enjoyed it. It was challenging to level up and find objects. My only issue was there is absolutely no instructions! It would be better if there was a help file or something.
Elminage Original
PSP
Released On:
Nov 20, 2012
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Mixed or Average
55
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8.2
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With companies like XSEED offering higher quality localizations at the exact same price point, there is absolutely no excuse for the abominable work done here by UFO.
Oct 11, 2013
62
Not a bad game per se, but Elminage Original sometimes stays a little bit too true to the rules of its genre. Confuse handling and a non-existent story sometimes diminish the fun of the gameplay.
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May 22, 2021
9
A hidden gem! Elminage Original contains huge variety of different classes and races to choose from. It also features many elaborate labyrinths (indoor and outdoor) to explore. This game may not be for everyone due to it's old school dungeon crawler design and punishing difficulty. but for me the games challenge is what created such a great sense of accomplishment. Especially after forming you're own unique 6 character party and succeeding... (finally). Fans of hardcore dungeon crawlers such as Wizardry and a bards tale will love this game. 9/10
Jul 3, 2016
9
Elminage Original isn't for fans of Etrian Odyssey. It's for fans of the Dark Spire. This game will not hold your hand. You're thrown into the deep end and expected to swim. If you do, you'll be greatly rewarded for it. Elminage has everything I love in a DC: minimalist plot, great characters, NPC dungeon encounters, and sublime music. It's a tough ride, but all the more enjoyable once you manage to adjust. If Gothic burned you, don't put the series off. The original is really the best.
Dec 27, 2012
60
Elminage Original is a wholly unoriginal game in almost every aspect. It's perfectly competent in its gameplay, yet less than capable and enthralling in so many other ways that are significant.
Sep 23, 2013
50
Elminage Original's classic design certainly offers an alternative to more modern dungeon crawlers, but its inability to explain even the simplest of mechanics make it a difficult game to get into. If you've got fond memories of classic RPG titles, then this offers a reasonable way to revisit that nostalgia. It is, however, a title that can only truly be recommended to a very small niche.
Sep 16, 2013
50
Elminage is not a bad game, but it feels woefully out of place in today’s market. That said, it does have a very specific target audience, and those particular gamers will lap it up. Slow-paced, dated, and under-explained in every department, the less-than-stellar localisation only compounds all of Elminage Original’s issues and ensures that only die-hard genre fans will truly enjoy it.
Mar 8, 2013
40
In the end, Elminage sticks far too closely to old-school mechanics that just no longer provide for a fun experience.
Jul 26, 2014
7
Very old school game! I enjoyed it. It was challenging to level up and find objects. My only issue was there is absolutely no instructions! It would be better if there was a help file or something.
SummaryWith simple gameplay, sense of freedom and even graphics/sound customization, create and raise your very own party of characters before setting forth across this fantasy world to defeat the monsters that lurk in the labyrinth-like dungeons in this 3D dungeon RPG.
Rated E +10for Everyone +10
Platforms:
- DS
- PSP
- 3DS
- PC
- PlayStation 2
Initial Release Date:Nov 20, 2012
Developer:
- Starfish SD
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