Elementallis is more than just a mechanical and visual homage to The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past; it is a respect-worthy adventure that manages to stand on its own feet thanks to its excellent and creative elemental combination system. Although it stumbles slightly in minor sound design details and the lack of localization for Portuguese, the title far compensates with a vast world, clever puzzles, a good amount of challenge, and a nostalgia factor that justifies every penny of its extremely inviting price. If you are looking for an epic journey with the flavor of the 16-bit era to play on your Switch’s handheld mode, this game deserves a spot in your library.

Elementallis es de los pocos juegos que me ha hecho revivir las sensaciones de estar a los mandos de un Zelda clásico, y eso no es moco de pavo. Pero a pesar de sus obvias inspiraciones, también sabe sacar partido a sus elementos característicos: su mundo, su narrativa y su sistema elemental funcionan por méritos propios. Cualquiera dispuesto a embarcarse en una aventura repleta de exploración y puzles lo podrá disfrutar. Y si recuerdas con nostalgia Link's Awakening o los Oracle of Ages/Seasons y echas en falta más juegos de este corte, definitivamente no te puedes perder Elementallis.

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Elementallis is a modest but charming experience. It hits the mark with its classic adventure atmosphere, puzzles, gradual world-building, and an environmental message that truly resonates with the game's premise. Despite some interaction issues and occasional bugs, it's a title that showcases good ideas and enough personality to warrant the attention of those who enjoy this style of adventure.

Some parts of the game will feel familiar if you've played a lot of classic action-adventure games, but that's honestly part of its charm. If you're a fan of classic Zelda-style games and enjoy exploration, solving puzzles, and unlocking new abilities, Elementallis is definitely worth a look.