Elephantasy: Flipside

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Elephantasy: Flipside is a puzzle-platformer where you guide a vacationing elephant who stumbles into a mystical realm. The game splits its world into two layers: a sunlit beach and a shadowy afterlife. You switch between these spaces to solve environmental puzzles, retrieve lost items, and upgrade tools like a ghost-trapping net or a time-freezing amulet. Exploration feels tight and methodical, with hidden collectibles scattered across each level’s vertical and horizontal spaces. The controls are responsive, though the camera’s fixed angles can frustrate during tricky jumps. The game’s charm comes from its aesthetic contrast, bright, playful art clashes with eerie, decaying versions of the same locations. Puzzles often mix logic and lateral thinking, like using a ghost to push a button in the spirit world while building a path in the living one. While shorter than most adventures, it clocks in at around six hours with 100% completion. A small but cohesive experience, it’s appreciated for its clever level design and whimsical tone. Early reviews note it’s a solid pick for fans of lightweight but clever indie puzzles.