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Orcs & Elves for the Nintendo DS, released in 2007 by id Software, was a turn based dungeon crawler that felt like a deliberate throwback to an older style of RPG. It arrived on a system overflowing with ambitious 3D adventures and touch screen experiments, offering a more methodical, grid based experience that demanded patience and observation. The game didn't try to compete with the graphical powerhouses of its day, instead carving out its own niche with a focused, almost classic approach to exploration.

You control a lone hero, Elli, navigating a massive mountain fortress one square at a time, fighting monsters and hunting for the stolen Dragonstone. The combat is entirely turn based; every action you take, from swinging your sword to sipping a potion, allows the enemies in the room to make a move. You manage a small inventory of weapons, like a trusty sword and a magical wand, and a talking wand named Wand acts as your guide and source of lore. The pacing is slow and tense, as you carefully check every wall for hidden switches and listen for the telltale sounds of monsters lurking just out of sight. It feels like a meticulous, dangerous puzzle where a single wrong move in a room full of foes can quickly turn the tide against you.