Nearly any enemy in the game can make quick work of your little adventurer if you fail to approach the encounter with caution.

Not only is Elderand surprisingly bloody for a 2D action game, it's also extraordinarily challenging. Players who show perseverance and curiosity will eventually be rewarded, but many others are bound to be frustrated by the game's high level of challenge. Parents should also be aware that this is a brutally difficult game. Players will also encounter a small amount of mild profanity in text notes, and may notice that some characters viewed from the side appear partially nude, though without any details. It's presented in a retro pixelated style that limits the details players can see, but blood, bones, and entrails are still clearly evident. Many attacks result in splashes of blood, with enemies sometimes losing limbs or heads that roll around on the ground. Cast in the role of a mercenary (whose appearance can be lightly customized) battling a demonic evil invading the world, players use swords, axes, and bows and arrows to fight monsters and animals.

Parents need to know that Elderand is a downloadable side-scrolling fantasy action game for Windows PCs, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.

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