Out of Element

Four elementals are fed up with being treated as summon fodder. As they lament their situation, something unexpected happens... Can you guide them to their freedom?

This game was an entry for the RPG Codex 5-day RPG Maker Contest. Navigate your way through the ruins, using your spells to explore the dungeon and avoid deadly monsters. Exploration is turn-based like in roguelikes - the monsters only move when you move, so take your time to plan your route.

Controls:

- Arrow keys - move in four directions and navigate menus

- Z, Enter or Space - interact with the environment and confirm options in menus

- X or Esc - open or exit the menu

- Alt+Enter - toggle full-screen / windowed mode

A gamepad should also work, but I haven't tested it.

Gameplay tips:

- You can save the game at any time outside battles. Use it to your advantage to try out different approaches.

- Experiment with your spells available via the Skills menu.

- Your resources are limited. Conserve your mana or you might be forced to restart!

- You don't gain anything useful by killing monsters (besides clearing the way). Try to avoid unnecessary fights.

- There are two different endings.

Known issues:

- It is possible to sequence break and skip a part of the game which results in some inconsistencies. It does not prevent you from finishing the game though.

Feel free to use the game for any purpose, but please credit me when appropriate.