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{{Infobox VG |title = Elvira: The Arcade Game
{{Infobox video game
|image =
|title =
|image = Elvira - The Arcade Game Coverart.png
|developer = [[Flair Software]]<ref>{{citeweb |url=http://www.mobygames.com/company/flair-software-ltd |title=MobyGames entry on Flair Software |accessdate = 2010-02-13}}</ref>
|developer = [[Flair Software]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mobygames.com/company/flair-software-ltd |title=MobyGames entry on Flair Software |accessdate = 2010-02-13}}</ref>
|publisher= [[Flair Software]]
|publisher= [[Flair Software]]
|designer = [[Mick Hedley]], [[Phil Scott (artist)|Phil Scott]], [[Phillip Nixon]]
|designer = Mick Hedley <br> Phil Scott <br> [[Phillip Nixon]]
|programmer = [[Mick Hedley]]
|programmer = Mick Hedley
|composer = Adam Gilmore
|released = 1991
|released = 1991
|genre = [[Platform game|Platform]]
|genre = [[Platform game|Platform]]
|modes = [[Single-player]]
|modes = [[Single-player]]
|platforms = [[Amiga]], [[Atari ST]], [[IBM PC compatible|PC]] ([[MS-DOS|DOS]]), [[Commodore 64]]
|platforms = [[Amiga]], [[Atari ST]], [[MS-DOS]], [[Commodore 64]]
|media = [[Floppy Disk]], [[Compact Cassette]]
|requirements = [[Amiga]]: 1 MB memory, [[Atari ST]]: 512 KB memory, [[PC]]: 640 KB memory, [[EGA]] or [[VGA]] graphics card, [[DOS]] 2.0
|input = [[Joystick]]
|language = English, French, German and Italian
}}
}}


'''''Elvira: The Arcade Game''''' is a [[platform game|platform]] [[side-scrolling]] [[video game]] released in 1991 for the [[Amiga]], [[Atari ST]], [[Commodore 64]] and [[Personal Computer|PC]] by [[Flair Software]]. The game is based upon the film [[Elvira, Mistress of the Dark]], released in 1988, and features her as the playable character.<ref>{{citeweb |url=http://hol.abime.net/2838 |title=Hall of Light summary of the game |accessdate = 2010-02-13}}</ref>
'''''Elvira: The Arcade Game''''' is a [[side-scrolling]] [[platform game]] released in 1991 for the [[Amiga]], [[Atari ST]], [[Commodore 64]], and [[MS-DOS]] by [[Flair Software]]. The game is loosely based upon the film ''[[Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (film)|Elvira: Mistress of the Dark]]'', released in 1988, and she features as the playable character.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://hol.abime.net/2838 |title=Hall of Light summary of the game |accessdate = 2010-02-13}}</ref>

==Plot and gameplay==
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The game features two worlds: the Underworld of Fire and the Arctic Earth, which must be unlocked in order to reach the third, the Castle of [[Transylvania in popular culture|Transylvania]]. According to the [[ghost]] in the game's introduction, by right the castle belongs to Elvira.<ref name="abime1"/> In their quest, players are able to use spells and weapons, as well as collect rune stones, food in order to replenish their health, and treasure chests. If they encounter difficulty in completing a segment of their current quest, the player may purchase information from a trader, found within each level, using rune stones as a [[currency]].<ref name="abime1"/>


==Development==
==Development==
''Elvira: The Arcade Game'' was programmed by [[Flair Software]] in conjunction with [[Adventure Soft|Horrorsoft]], the developer of ''[[Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (video game)|Elvira: Mistress of the Dark]]'' and ''[[Elvira II: The Jaws of Cerberus]]''.<ref name=theone>{{cite magazine|title = Vamp Revamped|date = May 1991|url = https://archive.org/details/theone-magazine-32/page/n21|magazine = The One|publisher = emap Images|issue = 32|page = 20}}</ref> ''Elvira: The Arcade Game'' was licensed for publication by Queen B Productions, the owners of the [[Elvira, Mistress of the Dark|Elvira]] franchise. It was released in four languages: [[English language|English]], [[French language|French]], [[German language|German]] and [[Italian language|Italian]].<ref name="abime1">{{cite web |url=http://hol.abime.net/2838/manual |title=Game manual |accessdate = 2010-02-13}}</ref>

''Elvira: The Arcade Game'' was licensed for publication by Queen B Productions, the owners of the [[Elvira, Mistress of the Dark|Elvira]] franchise. It was released in four languages: [[English]], [[French]], [[German]] and [[Italian]].<ref>{{citeweb |url=http://hol.abime.net/2838/manual |title=Game manual |accessdate = 2010-02-13}}</ref>

==Gameplay==

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The game features two worlds: the Underworld of Fire and the Arctic Earth, which must be unlocked in order to reach the third, the [[castle|Castle]] of [[Transylvania in popular culture|Transylvania]]. According to the [[ghost]] in the game's introduction, by right the castle belongs to Elvira.<ref>{{citeweb |url=http://hol.abime.net/2838/manual |title=Game manual |accessdate = 2010-02-13}}</ref> In their quest, players are able to use spells and weapons, as well as collect rune stones, food in order to replenish their health, and treasure chests. If they encounter difficulty in completing a segment of their current quest, the player may purchase information from a trader, found within each level, using rune stones as a [[currency]].<ref>{{citeweb |url=http://hol.abime.net/2838/manual |title=Game manual |accessdate = 2010-02-13}}</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==
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''Elvira: The Arcade Game'' received generally favourable reviews. ''[[CU Amiga]]'' awarded the game 82% and praised the graphics, describing the game as "brilliant arcade fun," but lacking any longevity. Similarly, ''[[Amiga Power]]'' pointed to the high level of polish, but lamented the fact that there were "no gameplay surprises," and so awarded it 70%.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://amr.abime.net/review_15983 |title=Hall of Light's reviews for ''Elvira: The Arcade Game'' |accessdate = 2010-02-13}}</ref>

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''Elvira: The Arcade Game'' received generally favourable reviews. [[CU Amiga]] awarded the game 82% and praised the graphics, describing the game as "brilliant arcade fun," but lacking any longevity. Similarly, [[Amiga Power]] pointed to the high level of polish, but lamented the fact that there were "no gameplay surprises," and so awarded it 70%.<ref>{{citeweb |url=http://amr.abime.net/review_15983 |title=Hall of Light's reviews for ''Elvira: The Arcade Game'' |accessdate = 2010-02-13}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:1991 video games]]
[[Category:Elvira, Mistress of the Dark]]
[[Category:Video games featuring female protagonists]]
[[Category:Video games about witchcraft]]
[[Category:Amiga games]]
[[Category:Atari ST games]]
[[Category:Commodore 64 games]]
[[Category:DOS games]]
[[Category:Video games based on television series]]
[[Category:Video games developed in the United Kingdom]]
[[Category:Video games scored by Phillip Nixon]]
[[Category:Flair Software games]]
[[Category:Single-player video games]]

Latest revision as of 18:36, 23 October 2022

Developer(s)Flair Software[1]
Publisher(s)Flair Software
Designer(s)Mick Hedley
Phil Scott
Phillip Nixon
Programmer(s)Mick Hedley
Composer(s)Adam Gilmore
Platform(s)Amiga, Atari ST, MS-DOS, Commodore 64
Release1991
Genre(s)Platform
Mode(s)Single-player

Elvira: The Arcade Game is a side-scrolling platform game released in 1991 for the Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, and MS-DOS by Flair Software. The game is loosely based upon the film Elvira: Mistress of the Dark, released in 1988, and she features as the playable character.[2]

Plot and gameplay[edit]

The game features two worlds: the Underworld of Fire and the Arctic Earth, which must be unlocked in order to reach the third, the Castle of Transylvania. According to the ghost in the game's introduction, by right the castle belongs to Elvira.[3] In their quest, players are able to use spells and weapons, as well as collect rune stones, food in order to replenish their health, and treasure chests. If they encounter difficulty in completing a segment of their current quest, the player may purchase information from a trader, found within each level, using rune stones as a currency.[3]

Development[edit]

Elvira: The Arcade Game was programmed by Flair Software in conjunction with Horrorsoft, the developer of Elvira: Mistress of the Dark and Elvira II: The Jaws of Cerberus.[4] Elvira: The Arcade Game was licensed for publication by Queen B Productions, the owners of the Elvira franchise. It was released in four languages: English, French, German and Italian.[3]

Reception[edit]

Elvira: The Arcade Game received generally favourable reviews. CU Amiga awarded the game 82% and praised the graphics, describing the game as "brilliant arcade fun," but lacking any longevity. Similarly, Amiga Power pointed to the high level of polish, but lamented the fact that there were "no gameplay surprises," and so awarded it 70%.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "MobyGames entry on Flair Software". Retrieved 2010-02-13.
  2. ^ "Hall of Light summary of the game". Retrieved 2010-02-13.
  3. ^ a b c "Game manual". Retrieved 2010-02-13.
  4. ^ "Vamp Revamped". The One. No. 32. emap Images. May 1991. p. 20.
  5. ^ "Hall of Light's reviews for Elvira: The Arcade Game". Retrieved 2010-02-13.
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