Elegy for a Dead World

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Summary

In Elegy, you'll travel to three worlds and write stories about their long-dead societies. You’ll lose yourself in settings inspired by the works of poets Keats, Byron, and Shelley, and use the game's system of writing prompts to help create your own masterpieces. Explore 27 different writing challenges, through which you create narratives about the worlds you visit, from multiple perspectives. In one challenge, you play an archaeologist, uncovering clues and writing about a city's final days; in another, you're a thief, composing a song about searching the wreckage for valuables; and in another, you're a bard penning a lament in rhyming couplets.


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Elegy for a Dead World Reviews & Ratings

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Review by Voyou [user]
August 2, 2020

Walking Simulator is a derogatory term, an insult. This game exemplifies why.You won't be able to be cheaper than that when you code yourWalking Simulator is a derogatory term, an insult. This game exemplifies why.You won't be able to be cheaper than that when you code your own game. Side-scroller, keyboard only, very short, empty world, lifeless, nothing to explore, nothing to interact with, no running...You can sit anywhere though. That's your clue for how lazy the makers are.The realisation of this would-be game took about 1% of the time of that of most free games. It's not free though. It's not cheap either. 15 US dollars 6 years after release, it's unbelievable. Some people have no shame. Whatsoever.

40
Review by BasilZero [user]
May 6, 2017

Game: Elegy for a Dead WorldGenre: SimulationPublisher/Developer: Dejobaan Games, LLCSystem: Steam (PC)Total Score: 41/100ValueGame: Elegy for a Dead WorldGenre: SimulationPublisher/Developer: Dejobaan Games, LLCSystem: Steam (PC)Total Score: 41/100Value Score: 4.1/10• Story: 6/10• Characters: 2/10• GamePlay: 4/10• Graphics: 8/10• Sound: 7/10• Music: 5/10• Length: 2/10• Replay Value: 1/10• Player Value: 1/10Pros+Unique style to create your own narration or story which can be read by other players+Fantastic looking visuals and environment+Great sound effects that go well with the enivonrmentCons-Way too short, can be finished in 25-30 minutes-Only 3 worlds that you can visit-No characters, no voice acting and barely any presence of anything "alive" in the game-Barely any content in gameplay-Achievements almost impossible to get due to requirements (1,000 people reading your story)

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Review by DarkStation
January 12, 2015

Elegy For A Dead World delivers, but only if you meet it halfway with a hunger for derelict worlds and an extensive collection of original tales.

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Review by Kill Screen
January 9, 2015

The latest from Dejobaan therefore seems like a stepping stone, a strong premise and peaceful beginning with little longevity and little to do outside the foundation of the game. You have to wonder if there will be more to write in the future.

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Review by Hooked Gamers
December 23, 2014

It’s fun to write stories, and this game is a must for those who feel the desire to tell tales, in whatever forms they may be.

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Game Information
Release Date November 3, 2014
Publisher Dejobaan Games, LLC, Popcannibal
Game Modes Single player
Genres Simulator, Adventure, Indie
Themes Science fiction
Platforms Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac