Brave Dwarves

About

Brave Dwarves is a side-scrolling action game where you play as either an axe-wielding warrior or a staff-wielding mage. Each character gains abilities by collecting colored diamonds that power elemental orbs. Fire, water, air, and earth let you upgrade attacks, like turning your axe into a fire thrower or adding homing missiles. Levels are divided into caverns where you hunt key diamonds to unlock exits while dodging monsters and gathering loot. Health regains via blue beakers and red hearts, and combat avoids gory effects in favor of simple smoke puffs. The game stands out for its elemental upgrade system and 50 levels of platforming. Mixing diamond types creates hybrid effects like light blue for air and water. While the 2001 release date shows its age, players praise the steady progression of unlocking new attacks and exploring underground maps. The unregistered version limits access to just five levels and skips bosses, but the full game offers high scores and save points. Simple mechanics focus on collecting, fighting, and experimenting with elemental combinations.

Storyline

Brave Dwarves is a fantasy platform game where you control one of two Dwarves fighting against 'The Great Evil' that has taken over their underground kingdom.