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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.

Within the more classic Zelda-like genre (that is, leaving out games like Tunic or Death Door ), as a "tribute" game that pays homage to Link's early adventures, Elementallis is one of the most solid and well-rounded games , and it achieves this while still contributing its own unique ideas.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past es uno de los mejores videojuegos de la historia. No es para menos. Llevó a la excelencia la idea de aventura del primer Zelda gracias a la construcción de un vastísimo mundo interconectado que recompensaba perderse en él, unos objetos bien diseñados que daban una sensación de mejora continua y una música celestial que ha acompañado a la saga desde entonces. Elementallis recoge esa receta, la respeta y sustituye objetos por elementos para darle un nuevo sabor. Tarea nada sencilla que supera con creces donde el homenaje se respira desde el menú de entrada hasta los créditos finales, desde el despertar del héroe en su cama hasta vencer al villano inesperado. Nos retrotrae al pasado con pinceladas modernas, no muchas, sino las suficientes para no romper la receta. Si bien no sé si es el mejor “zelda like” de vista cenital jamás hecho, lo que no deja dudas es que si hubiera existido en otra dimensión un A Link to the Past 2 tendría por nombre Elementallis.

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Elementallis has its rough edges, and the map system is easily the biggest one. I would love a modern optional layer with better markers, clearer objective tracking, or at least a more readable player icon. But the core adventure is strong enough that I kept pushing through the annoyance. The powers are clever, the world is fun to poke at, the temples scratch the right puzzle-solving itch, and the presentation is beautiful.

Elementallis has a deep understanding of what made the classic 2D Zelda games so special: open-world exploration, dungeons, secrets, puzzles, skill-based progression, and a world that rewards curiosity. It doesn’t reinvent the formula, but it executes it masterfully and adds its own unique flair through the use of the elements. Its biggest drawback is an uninspired final stretch, but it’s still well worth playing.

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.

Un juego de rol y aventura tradicional con unos elementos extra que le hacen resaltar entre otros zelda-like. Unas mecánicas e historia sencillas pero sólidas que se realzan gracias a un apartado artístico nostálgico con detalles actuales bastante logrados.