Elsie

"I had a solid time with Elsie and would love to see a sequel that irons out its more confusing aspects and pacing issues. As it is, its gameplay and pixel-perfect graphics are certainly the stars of the show so …"

"Despite its steep learning curve and occasional forced endings, Elsie is a fast, frenetic and fun roguelike with plenty of ways to change up your runs. It&s;ll have you running and gunning for hours on end, leaving you eager to …"

"Roguelike diehards will feel right at home in the cyberpunk world of Elsie. Gamers seeking a straightforward platforming experience might find the roguelike mechanics convoluted and confusing with its messy UI. When you have the right upgrades at your disposal …"

"Elsie is an excellent action roguelike that deserves the attention of any fan of the genre. Its tight controls, flexible gameplay mechanics, and addictive progression system make for a highly enjoyable experience. While it doesn’t reinvent the wheel, it executes …"

"While a few aspects of Elsie don’t quite succeed, the Mega Man X influenced gameplay certainly does. The combat loop of improving your stats and swapping out abilities in a run does a lot to shake up one run from …"

"You can see the effort to make this mix of side-scrolling action and roguelike elements work, but it struggles in spots"

"Elsie is an interesting homage to the classic action and platform games of the 90s. However, the lack of balance in some of its mechanics and challenges to keep the player motivated after the conclusion of the campaign make it …"

"I believe Elsie is a good choice, especially if you&s;re someone who&s;s curious to see how the genre works or, perhaps, what a Mega Man take would be like within that format."

"Nothing in Elsie makes it seem very original. It’s borrowing heavily from games that are decades-old without putting any real spin on any of it. If you just miss Mega Man and want a slightly more modern take on that …"

"Elsie has few original ideas to call its own, instead relying on tried-and-tested roguelike mechanics as a foundation for its excellent Mega Man X-inspired gameplay. This is a fast and fluid experience bolstered by wonderful visuals and a killer soundtrack. …"

"Elsie doesn&s;t do a great deal new, but it is a great way to blast away a few hours in a world that looks and sounds beautiful."