ElfLand: Volume Two – The Troll Caves Overview
ElfLand: Volume Two – The Troll Caves is a platforming adventure where the player must rescue a village by confronting a Troll Chieftain. The journey involves navigating trees, clouds, and caves while evading or stunning hostile creatures with collected flash berries. Exploration is a key component, with characters to converse with for story details and hidden items to discover in the environment.
Players select either Elfie or Elfita at the outset. Interaction with non-player characters provides guidance, and the initial safe area of the village encourages talking to everyone. Various collectibles, such as gems and cherries, can be found during exploration. A notable hazard is water, which is fatal to elves, though turtles sometimes offer assistance. The game is divided into two chapters and includes a save system, with the first chapter available as a free download.
Inspiration for the game is noted as coming from titles like Captain Comic and the Commander Keen series. The central narrative task involves seeking aid from Gorgimer the Alchemist, who is initially unwelcoming to strangers. Progress can be halted if the life meter is depleted, resulting in a game over. The overall challenge level can be described as fair, with secrets encouraging thorough investigation of areas like the cloud tops.
