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Elf is a platform action game with adventure elements, released in 1992 for the MS-DOS platform. It was developed by Nirvana Systems and published by Ocean Software Ltd. The game is presented from a third-person perspective and follows the story of an elf named Cornelius, whose peaceful life is disrupted when his companion Elisa is kidnapped by a creature named Necrilous.

Players control Cornelius as he journeys through various environments to rescue Elisa. The primary gameplay involves navigating platforming stages, where Cornelius can use a ring to fire projectiles at hostile creatures. Progression is structured across distinct stages, and players can save their game between these segments. Exploration is a key component, as players collect herbs and animals, referred to as pets, found throughout the world. These items can be traded at shops for upgrades, including enhanced attacks, increased movement speed, magical abilities, and special devices like a flying machine.

The game incorporates light adventure mechanics through interactions with non-player characters. Players must often communicate with these characters and complete specific requests, typically by obtaining and delivering certain items. A notable system tracks the player's behavior, particularly choices involving sparing or defeating non-hostile characters, which influences a player rating and can affect the game's ending. Cornelius's health is represented by hearts and lives, which can be restored or expanded during play.