Elvira: Mistress of the Dark C64 box art

Commodore 64 · RPG

Elvira: Mistress of the Dark

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SystemCommodore 64
GenreRPG
DeveloperAdventure Soft
PublisherAccolade
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Elvira: Mistress of the Dark is a role-playing game released for the Commodore 64, developed by Adventure Soft and published by Accolade.

Adventure Soft also made Masters of the Universe: The Arcade Game, Temple of Terror and Elvira II: The Jaws of Cerberus for the C64.

Elvira: Mistress of the Dark is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Elvira: Mistress of the Dark is like

Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.

Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.

Elvira: Mistress of the Dark gameplay screenshot on C64
In-game screenshot (C64)

Elvira: Mistress of the Dark walkthroughs & guides

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Elvira: Mistress of the Dark FAQ

Who made Elvira: Mistress of the Dark?

It was developed by Adventure Soft and published by Accolade.

Is Elvira: Mistress of the Dark multiplayer?

No. Elvira: Mistress of the Dark is a single-player game.

How long does Elvira: Mistress of the Dark take to play?

As a role-playing game, Elvira: Mistress of the Dark typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Elvira: Mistress of the Dark on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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