The Adventures of Elena Temple - Coverage
| Game | Purchase | Devlog | Press kit |
| The Loot Gaming | REVIEW |
| Elena Temple is a nod in the most impressive way to the games of yesteryear when times and pixels were much simpler and the only expectation was badass gameplay. | |
| JP's Switchmania | REVIEW |
| Whether you grew up with the games to which this is paying tribute, or you have a newfound interest in retro titles, The Adventures of Elena Temple is a worthy purchase and playthrough! | |
| Linda the gamergirl | UNBOXING |
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| Russ Lyman | REVIEW |
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| Nindie Spotlight | FEATURE |
| Top Indie Retro Games on Nintendo Switch: With platforming action that took me back to my Atari 5200 and Commodore 64 days Elena Temple managed to be a nostalgic rush but also, aside from its pixel graphics looks, managed to feel at home as a modern game as well. | |
| Rapid Reviews UK | REVIEW |
| Elena Temple is a fun old-school platformer that pays excellent homage to games of the past. I never felt that it outstayed its welcome with a well developed fake development history and unique presentation. Elena Temple really does feel like an underrated gem from gaming past. | |
| Nintendo Blast | REVIEW |
| The moral of the story is that sometimes limitations are not a bad thing and, ironically, instead of limiting, they just add and allow creativity to do its job. [...] Perhaps the younger audience does not quite understand the purpose of The Adventures of Elena Temple, but I venture to say that the title, although short and with few elements, works regardless of its nostalgic appeal. | |
| The Hidden Object Guru | LET'S PLAY |
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| Xinthus Moonshadow | GAMEPLAY |
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| El Rincón del Centinela | PREVIEW |
| [The] 7 screens perfectly mimic the aesthetics of the old machines of the 80s and 90s. | |
| Pocket Gamer | FEATURE |
| The nostalgia factor may be what draws you in, but you'll surely stay for the solid gameplay. | |
| 336 Game Reviews | REVIEW |
| The single developer that created this has a good understanding on just what made these type of experiences so enjoyable back then, with enough design decisions made to pull in those new to them. | |
| 123 Games Review | REVIEW |
| Whether you're looking for a nostalgic return to yesterday's games or you're looking for a challenging game to keep you busy, The Adventures of Elena Temple is perfect. You can not find better quality-price. | |
| Max Games Tech | GAMEPLAY |
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| Game-A-Dayer | LET'S PLAY |
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| Woodlin37 | LET'S PLAY |
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| Echt Schwarmi | FEATURE |
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| The Insatiable Gamer | REVIEW |
| If you’re like me and want old mechanics to be improved on and unique ideas to have a prominence in the indie scene, then The Adventures of Elena Temple is the game for you. While attempting to mimic the concept of a game from the 80s, it puts a funny spin on the idea of a remaster collection and indie games as a whole while not slipping up on delivering in the gameplay department. [...] Elena Temple is a solid title with a unique spin and I highly recommend you check out. | |
| The Klingon Gamer | GAMEPLAY |
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| Bensly Reviews | REVIEW |
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| Bensly Reviews | REVIEW |
| Worth it. [...] I liked the gimmick of having just one game, but giving you different ways to experience it. | |
| JP's Switchmania | INTERVIEW |
| Are you ready for a blast to the past?! [...] Believe me when I say that this is quickly going to be a game on your homepage! | |
| 8bittothefuture | REVIEW |
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| Preesh Network | LET'S PLAY |
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| Nintendojo | REVIEW |
| Those looking for a retro throwback will find a lot to enjoy in Elena Temple. With its tight gameplay and clever puzzles, it’s probably a much more enjoyable experience than revisiting the games it’s based on. | |
| PS4Blog.net | REVIEW |
| The different classic console skins you can use to play the game add a ton of nostalgia to the mix, and the tight gameplay mechanics make this one a fun and short game to play at home or on the go that is very easy to recommend. | |
| GoNintendo | REVIEW |
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| Axios00 | LET'S PLAY |
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| TesterGiel.pl | REVIEW |
| Along the seven different graphical old-school themes, both the control and the level of difficulty are the best gift for retro fans they could get. I heartily recommend. | |
| The New Odyssey | REVIEW |
| Elena Temple is a Phenomenal old-school platformer! It’s a great experience you will probably have a blast with if you like the style of old-school platform games from the 80s! | |
| Derik64 | LET'S PLAY |
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| Universal Gamer Reviews | REVIEW |
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| RDS.ca | REVIEW |
| Elena Temple is perfectly played in portable mode on the Nintendo Switch, it's a nice little game perfect while waiting in public transport. | |
| Nerd Times Geek | REVIEW |
| I’m a fan! It’s been a while since I’ve had this kind of nostalgic fun, made me feel like a spry young lad again. Not to be missed by retrofans! | |
| iHeartIndie | REVIEW |
| More than you bargained for. If you’re an 80’s baby, get this and reminisce with the rest of us… and if you have a kid, show them what real gaming was like. | |
| 4colorrebellion | REVIEW |
| If you want a nice, relaxing puzzle platformer or you have an appreciation for the history of gaming, The Adventures of Elena Temple is well worth your time. | |
| GameEnthus | REVIEW |
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| RoXolid Productions | LET'S PLAY |
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| N-Europe | REVIEW |
| I would like to personally say "Thank You" for creating such a title [...] This is a most welcome addition to the Nintendo Switch games library, my only hope is that enough players get to experience it [...] Be sure to give this fantastic Indiana Jones inspired title a try, with some Pitfall type gameplay thrown in for good measure amongst other influences, who knows? You might just fall for this excellent adventure just as I did. | |
| 100 Hour Reviews | REVIEW |
| For what I believe was a one man job [... it] is very impressive. Elena Temple is an excellent call back with its distinct styles that I wish more companies would embrace. | |
| Twinworld Game Reviews | REVIEW |
| I had a lot of fun playing through this title. [...] I would recommend this to anyone looking for a fun platformer that isn’t too insane compared to Celeste or Super Meat Boy. | |
| Memory Cards | FEATURE |
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| 100 Hour Reviews | GAMEPLAY |
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| Nintendo Life | REVIEW |
| The Adventures of Elena Temple does a solid job recreating a certain era of platform gaming [...] The actual gameplay perfectly captures the feeling of nostalgia. | |
| Daily Nintendo | REVIEW |
| Elena Temple, with its simple mechanics and old graphics, reflects the feeling of old games very well [but] the accumulating frustration [...] remains largely out. | |
| GoNintendo | NEWS |
| The Adventures of Elena Temple - Version 1.1 update in the works, adds stats screen, new music, and more | |
| NindiesAtHome | REVIEW |
| Elena Temple is a platformer that entertained me a lot, enclosed in a really interesting retro-style package. | |
| iHeartIndie | LET'S PLAY |
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| Troplay | LET'S PLAY |
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| The Well-Red Mage | REVIEW |
| The level of precision and care in crafting a game through its jocular pseudo-history and with its multiple presentations is something I can’t say has been done for many retro throwbacks I’ve played. I got the impression that this developer had a tangible passion and love for the golden age. Indie games made by single developers are back again and I now realize that that’s with good reason. | |
| Rio Gaming | REVIEW |
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| The Klingon Gamer | REVIEW |
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| Nintendo Times | REVIEW |
| The return on investment is several hours of playing a fun game that isn’t as simple as it looks. | |
| Seafoam Gaming | INTERVIEW |
| Interview with Catalin Marcu [...] regarding the latest eShop gem, The Adventures of Elena Temple. | |
| NintenDaan | GAMEPLAY |
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| RoXolid Productions | FEATURE |
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| Nindie Nexus | REVIEW |
| Fend off rattle snakes poised to take advantage of your missteps. Be sure to take care to avoid the oversized bats flying around looking to make you their next meal. [...] Do not falter and you may live to see another day. [...] Not only are you going to find coins and jewels in this temple but also a rich, classic experience. [...] It emulates the classic 2D adventures we grew up with perfectly. | |
| Nindie Spotlight | REVIEW |
| Elena Temple is extremely easy to recommend. [...] It’s a terrific blast that feels authentically from the past. | |
| PS3blog.net | REVIEW |
| The Adventures of Elena Temple is a fun 2D action platformer with a solid look and a great feel that will keep you busy for several hours. | |
| TouchArcade | FEATURE |
| Hey, is that the GBA SP? That's my favorite handheld ever! You evil geniuses at GRIMTALIN! | |
| Le Mag de MO5.COM | NEWS |
| The game by Catalin Marcu proves to be quite addictive if you are sensitive to this typical genre. | |
| Kiss My Robot | GAMEPLAY |
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| Indie-Credible | FEATURE |
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| Nintendo World Report | REVIEW |
| The Adventures of Elena Temple is a great platformer in a super-cool package of retro novelty. If what you’re looking for is a quick fix of good gameplay with some old-school flair, this is a perfect choice. | |
| Nintendo Player | REVIEW |
| The game is simple, but nevertheless manages to give you a really nice challenge in dealing with each room. | |
| A Most Agreeable Pastime | REVIEW |
| It’s like a lost gem from a forgotten time. [...] If you’re looking for a new hit of nostalgia, Elena Temple can’t be beat. | |
| No Filter | REVIEW |
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| SwitchWatch | REVIEW |
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| Kotaku AU | FEATURE |
| For fans of very oldschool platformers | |
| PS4Blog.net | INTERVIEW |
| GrimTalin on The Adventures of Elena Temple | |
| Seafoam Gaming | REVIEW |
| A really good metroidvania that came out of complete nowhere. | |
| GamesReviews | REVIEW |
| [Elena Temple] is a good game and has a unique idea behind it. | |
| Vanburen20 | LET'S PLAY |
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| BoTalksGames | LET'S PLAY |
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| Bonus Stage | REVIEW |
| It's this wonderful little nugget of tribute and nostalgia that rolls like a Katamari through the annals of video game history and picks up everything along the way. [...] Elena Temple stands next to games like La Mulana and Gunmetal Arcadia as shining examples of how to capture the games of the past in today's world. | |
| Nintenfan | GAMEPLAY |
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| SeafoamGaming | GAMEPLAY |
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| The Inner Circle | REVIEW |
| The Adventures of Elena Temple shines through for the most part on account of the many things it does do right, and it’s well worthy of its price | |
| Nintenfan | REVIEW |
| The genius design using simple mechanics that have been a part of gaming for decades is clearly felt throughout the game's different screens. | |
| Talk Nintendo | PODCAST |
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| The Klingon Gamer | GAMEPLAY |
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| RetroManiac | PREVIEW |
| Gained our attention thanks to the simple but thoughtful look inspired by the platforms of three decades ago, and the very effective appeal to nostalgia. | |
| GameTwist | PREVIEW |
| In The Adventures of Elena Temple you can enjoy a some good old dungeon exploration and puzzles. [...] Particularly recommended to those who want to recall their youth | |
| TV Tropes | NEWS |
| An indie game developed singlehandedly by Grim Talin | |
| wiiu.pro | FEATURE |
| New items and discounts for the eShop week (May 5, 2018) | |
| Twinworld Reviews | LET'S PLAY |
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| Nintendo Hall | GAMEPLAY |
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| pl4yers.com | NEWS |
| The Adventures of Elena Temple for Nintendo Switch | |
| NindiesAtHome | NEWS |
| Release date for The Adventures of Elena Temple | |
| Daily Nintendo | NEWS |
| Do you also miss the feeling of old games? | |
| NintendoStreet | NEWS |
| The Adventures of Elena Temple on Switch... | |
| Nintendo Impact Gaming! | LET'S PLAY |
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| Nintendo Switch Gaming Library | GAMEPLAY |
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| Nintendo Insider | NEWS |
| The Adventures of Elena Temple releases on Nintendo Switch this month | |
| Nintendo Hall Website | NEWS |
| The Adventures of Elena Temple: the title is coming on May 15 on the European Nintendo Switch | |
| GameScore | NEWS |
| The Adventures of Elena Temple: The old school platformer will arrive on May 15th on Nintendo Switch! | |
| Nintendo Life | NEWS |
| Embrace a different kind of Virtual Console on Switch with The Adventures of Elena Temple | |
| Nindie Spotlight | GAMEPLAY |
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| ContraNetwork | GAMEPLAY |
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| Nintenderos | NEWS |
| The Adventures of Elena Temple is on its way to Nintendo Switch | |
| ninten-switch.com | NEWS |
| Switch version of The Adventures of Elena Temple will be delivered overseas on May 15! | |
| Nintendo Everything | NEWS |
| The Adventures of Elena Temple heading to Switch next week | |
| GoNintendo | NEWS |
| The Adventures of Elena Temple coming to Switch on May 15th | |
| Jupiter Hadley | LET'PLAY |
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| GaminGHD | INTERVIEW |
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| Jay Is Games | REVIEW |
| I really enjoyed playing this game. [...] If you like old platforming/exploring games, The Adventures of Elena Temple is definitely something you want in your collection of videogames. | |
| Siliconera | PREVIEW |
| Not only does the game use a retro style to emulate childhood games, but it also simulates old computers and handhelds in order to capture that feel of playing games while growing up. | |
| Check'n Games | GAMEPLAY |
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| Sig. Santilio | LET'S PLAY |
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| Game-Guide | REVIEW |
| A classic adventure game in a retro universe, what do I say, in 7 retro universes! The promise to transport us into a game from another time is held. | |
| Le Mag de MO5.COM | REVIEW |
| Beyond its very successful nostalgic dressing, The Adventures of Elena Temple is a certainly classic action / adventure retro game, but also a devilishly effective one. | |
| Larry Chupacabra | REVIEW |
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| GaminGHD | LET'S PLAY |
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| Pond's Press | REVIEW |
| You’ll find plenty of reasons to have a great time with The Adventures of Elena Temple! | |
| Game Side Story | FEATURE |
| The game is a real breath of nostalgia [and] it offers some particularly interesting mechanics. | |
| Fattmat9001 | REVIEW |
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| Indie Game Fiend | FEATURE |
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| retromagazine.eu | NEWS |
| Retrolike PC-Game: The Adventures of Elena Temple | |
| RetroManiac | PREVIEW |
| From the start The Adventures of Elena Temple appeals to the nostalgia of users and fans with a few years behind them. [...] The truth is that everything is magnificently decorated. | |
| Le Mag de MO5.COM | NEWS |
| [The] developer GrimTalin has pushed the nostalgic aspect a a little further [...] the charm of the children's room or grandma's salon works | |
| Game-Guide | FEATURE |
| Nostalgics, you cannot miss this return to another era! | |
| GameSideStory | FEATURE |
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| IndieGamer | GAMEPLAY |
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| gcup.ru | NEWS |
| Visually the game will appeal to fans of the old school | |
| idpixel.ru | NEWS |
| The author [...] even went a little further and depicted all those retro-consoles and computers on the screen | |
| Indie Retro News | NEWS |
| The Adventures of Elena Temple goes all out. [...] the game is played in such a view point it takes you back to being a kid again | |
| nerd-time.com | FEATURE |
| Best of Screenshot Saturday in GameDev week 48/2017 | |
