Summary
Effie is a 3D action-adventure game that combines classic elements from the genre, such as combat, platforming, and puzzles, with the exploration of an expanded world. Live a unique fantasy adventure, free the cities from a powerful and dark evil, and relive the look and feel of old-school video-games!
Experience a unique adventure:
Delve into the adventure of Galand, a young man in his quest to recover his youth after a witch cursed him with premature old age. Defeat all the sinister creatures, overcome all the platforming challenges and solve the most complex puzzles!
Runestone, your travel companion:
A powerful black magic controls the cities of the region of Oblena. To face evil, you will carry a magic shield that will allow you to defend yourself, to fight and to surf across the red grassland. It will gradually grow in power and skills!
Relive the feeling of old-school video-games:
We all have fond memories of those incredible classic 3D action-adventure games. We have used those references to bring those sensations back to life again, but with modern graphics, controls and game-play!
Effie is inspired by games like:
- Ratchet and Clank
- A Hat in Time
- The Legend of Zelda - Saga
- RiME
- Abzu
- Yooka-Laylee
- Rayman - Saga
-Spyro
-Crash Bandicoot
Storyline
Delve into the adventure of Galand, a young man in his quest to recover his youth after a witch cursed him with premature old age.
Defeat all the sinister creatures, overcome all the platforming challenges and solve the most complex puzzles!
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Effie Reviews & Ratings
Effie is a short, enjoyable 3D platformer that needs more polish on the combat. That said, it’s a kid-friendly alternative to pick up and enjoy for those who’ve already been through the others in the genre.
Effie is a decent entry into the third-person action-adventure genre, it features intricately designed levels and lots of satisfying platforming. There is a nice combination of old and new mechanics. The combat can leave a bit to be desired, and there were a few non-game breaking bugs/glitches but overall this is a nice call-back to a classic well-loved genre. Whether you want to get some feelings of nostalgia or you are new to the genre and are curious, Effie is worth a look.
There’s no doubting that there is a short and ramshackle Breath of the Wild at the centre of Effie on the Xbox. Its rough, indie edges can be incredibly charming, and surfing the open world on the back of a magical shield is a gift that keeps on giving. But the rough edges are too sharp, too frequently.
Effie si presenta per quello che è, né più né meno, ossia un’avventura platform interessante che alterna dei difetti ad altri elementi piùEffie si presenta per quello che è, né più né meno, ossia un’avventura platform interessante che alterna dei difetti ad altri elementi più azzeccati. Ad un buon level design si contrappone una difficoltà piuttosto bassa nei combattimenti e negli enigmi, alla frenesia dei combattimenti un combat system poco sviluppato, ecc..Tutto questo, impacchettato in un videogioco dalla bassa longevità anche se coerente alla produzione in sé. Non si tratta quindi di un progetto dall’impatto mastodontico, ma piuttosto di un buon biglietto da visita, se non addirittura di un punto di partenza verso un futuro migliore. Insomma, consiglio vivamente di tenere gli occhi puntati su questo team e sui suoi lavori futuri.
Effie isn’t going to blow any minds, but its tried-and-true action and 3D platforming design makes for a delightful callback to yesteryear.
Release Date | 4 June 2019 |
Publisher | Inverge Studios, Klabater |
Content Rated | E10+ (Everyone 10+) |
Game Modes | Single player |
Player Perspectives | Third person |
Genres | Platform, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie |
Themes | Action, Fantasy, Comedy, Open world |
Platforms | PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch |