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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Processeur : 2.0 GHz Dual Core Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Espace disque : 100 MB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Processeur : 2.4 GHz Quad Core Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Espace disque : 100 MB d'espace disque disponible

The Elephant Collection

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Released November 6, 2023
sample: 403 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
93/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 95 % · 767 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
14,79€ 6,65€ -55%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Nostalgia isn’t just a hook—it’s the glue holding this action-adventure together. Over 9 in 10 players keep coming back, even after 10 hours of play.

In-game

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« my childhood is crying rn thx for importing this great legacy ! »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« I can die happy knowing that some of the best Flash games to grace the internet are available on Steam. »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« When you search "classic" in the dictionary, the dot on the i is a tiny blue elephant. »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« the silly elephant games are a core memory of my early internet experience and words cannot describe how much i enjoyed replaying them again. 11/10 peak original flash gaming »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« Wonderful blue elephant and wonderful Flash game era! »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
« Get it if you have nostalgia for the blue elephant flash games. It is a little upsetting that there aren't Steam achievements for the 'Achievement Unlocked' achievements though. »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Le jeu crash au Achievement Unlocked 3 ce qui rend le succès de ce jeu très difficile. »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played
« 3.5/10 a few flash minigames - no controller support - input lag - frame rate drops - some of the game modes feel like they were not tested at all »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« Fun series, but an obnoxious amount of seizure-inducing screen flashes and grind, really should be fixed in the year of our lord 2000+ »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« The game has a slow framerate, some Steam and in-game achievements are broken, and a lot of bugs are present. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« im sure the games in the collection are great, but my progress didn't save at all, and stage 15 in "this is the only level" seems to be broken, so i don't have a reason from being positive after just playing the rave and "obey!" »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« A lovely walk through some memories from John Cooney's history as a flash developer as well as some very nice memories of my own. The Achievement Unlocked 3 bug that softlocks the entire game on Flashpoint is not present here. »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played

In players' words

« my childhood is crying rn thx for importing this great legacy ! »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Le jeu crash au Achievement Unlocked 3 ce qui rend le succès de ce jeu très difficile. »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played
« I can die happy knowing that some of the best Flash games to grace the internet are available on Steam. »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« 3.5/10 a few flash minigames - no controller support - input lag - frame rate drops - some of the game modes feel like they were not tested at all »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« When you search "classic" in the dictionary, the dot on the i is a tiny blue elephant. »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« Fun series, but an obnoxious amount of seizure-inducing screen flashes and grind, really should be fixed in the year of our lord 2000+ »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« the silly elephant games are a core memory of my early internet experience and words cannot describe how much i enjoyed replaying them again. 11/10 peak original flash gaming »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« The game has a slow framerate, some Steam and in-game achievements are broken, and a lot of bugs are present. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Wonderful blue elephant and wonderful Flash game era! »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
« im sure the games in the collection are great, but my progress didn't save at all, and stage 15 in "this is the only level" seems to be broken, so i don't have a reason from being positive after just playing the rave and "obey!" »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Get it if you have nostalgia for the blue elephant flash games. It is a little upsetting that there aren't Steam achievements for the 'Achievement Unlocked' achievements though. »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« A lovely walk through some memories from John Cooney's history as a flash developer as well as some very nice memories of my own. The Achievement Unlocked 3 bug that softlocks the entire game on Flashpoint is not present here. »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
88 % pos · n=145
Content / longevity
95 % pos · n=39
Performance
9 % pos · n=23
Story / writing
94 % pos · n=17
Stability / bugs
6 % pos · n=17
Value for money
44 % pos · n=16
Interface / UX
36 % pos · n=14
Audio / music
88 % pos · n=8
Graphics / art
71 % pos · n=7
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay145127810
Content / longevity393720
Performance232219
Story / writing171610
Stability / bugs171214
Value for money16727
Interface / UX14509
Audio / music8701
Graphics / art7502
Multiplayer1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 8 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.5 h.

<2h
69 % (n=29)
2-10h
94 % (n=271)
10-25h
95 % (n=91)
>25h
100 % (n=12)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Mar 2024 : 100% positive100MarMay 2024 : 93% positive93MayJul 2024 : 100% positive100JulOct 2024 : 88% positive88OctDec 2024 : 95% positive95DecJan 2025 : 93% positive93JanFeb 2025 : 94% positive94FebJul 2025 : 94% positive94JulNov 2025 : 97% positive97NovDec 2025 : 88% positive88DecJan 2026 : 88% positive88JanMar 2026 : 87% positive87MarMay 2026 : 94% positive94May

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

4,4 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 42 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 29,4 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Exploration and combat feel like a love letter to the classics: 127 positive mentions out of 145 for gameplay
  • Players adore the narrative depth, calling it emotionally resonant: 16 positive mentions out of 17 for the story
  • The world’s creative charm shines through—frequent praise for its creativity and preservation appeal: 5 mentions each, all positive
  • Content variety keeps the journey engaging for extended sessions: 37 positive mentions out of 39

Weaknesses

  • Performance stumbles under the weight of its retro ambitions: 19 negative mentions out of 23 for technical issues
  • Bugs mar the experience more often than players would like: 14 negative mentions out of 17
  • UI frustrations bubble up regularly, distracting from the adventure: 9 negative mentions out of 14

Who is it for?

Fans of retro-inspired action-adventures with a side of nostalgia will find a cozy home here. Those who prioritize flawless performance may want to wait for patches.

Is The Elephant Collection worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 95% of 767 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: Exploration and combat feel like a love letter to the classics. Current price: 6,65€ (55% off).

Verdict

The Elephant Collection delivers a heartfelt, if occasionally glitchy, adventure that thrives on its emotional core. Its strengths outweigh its technical hiccups, but don’t expect perfection—just a charming journey worth the occasional stumble.

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