On that note, hard saves are manual, so do not forget to do that in order to save your progression. Going into battles ill-equipped or at too low of a level will result in a quick death that will return you to your previous save point. You receive experience points for each kill, and stronger enemies reward a lot more experience. The combat itself is pretty standard for the genre. Like Castlevania titles, finding and equipping new weapons and armor is part of the shtick. The game uses a level system that allows you to apply points to vitality, strength, dexterity, and wisdom.Ĭertain equipable items can also increase these points, but this customizable system allows you to create a character that matches your play style. You will have magic and a variety of weapons at your disposal to relinquish the large amount of enemies throughout as you save people, collect money, and find rare items. Gameplay and the extensive combat Credit: Jason CappĮlderand is an expansive Metroidvania title that borrows heavily from the Castlevania side of things. There are notes to be found throughout that expand upon things, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading them, as they give so much more context to what is happening in the world around you. The story is fed at the beginning, slowly throughout, and builds nicely to a strong crescendo at the end. Honestly, Elderand is perfectly paced for a title in the genre. It is a dark and painful path, but it does have its rewards. You pursue glory and treasures as you vanquish the enemy threat and move along the journey. There is a Lovecraftian element to Elderand, as we see our hero take on a slew of monsters to save the people and the land from such horror. The story is a rather simple one, but it is captivating nonetheless. The customization options are limited, but it is nice to have a playable character more akin to your liking than just a generic one. In Elderand, you play as an avatar of your choice. So how does Elderand play on the Nintendo Switch? Is this an indie title to draw us back into the classic ways of beloved Castlevania games, or does this one fail to save the genre? Find out in our Elderand Switch review! Bashing our way through Elderand Credit: Jason Capp Published by Graffiti Games, this old-school Metroidvania leans heavily on the Castlevania side of the genre, and it will challenge its players in many ways. Elderand is a gorgeous-looking indie game by Mantra and Sinergia Games.
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