Description

"Elf wo Karu Monotachi II" (translated as "Those Who Hunt Elves II") is a unique RPG action-adventure game released for the Sega Saturn in 1997. The game is based on the popular manga and anime series "Those Who Hunt Elves," where the narrative revolves around a trio from Japan (a martial artist, an actress, and a female soldier) and a tank. The team is accidentally transported to a fantasy world, where they need to hunt down fragments of a spell that are scattered across the realm and tattooed on the bodies of various elves. Players control this diverse team, navigating through various towns, forests, and dungeons. The game beautifully fuses fantasy themes with comedic elements, providing not only engaging battles but also puzzles and interactions with different characters to forward the story.

Significant in the gameplay of "Elf wo Karu Monotachi II" is its blending of traditional RPG elements with a quest and exploration-driven narrative. Players need to interact with and collect information from local inhabitants, solve environmental puzzles, and engage in real-time combat. One of the distinguishing features of the game is its episodic story structure, which aligns with the chapters seen in the anime and manga. This structure provides players with defined and digestible segments of gameplay and narrative progression. Released exclusively in Japan, the game captured the interest of both fans of the series and gamers who enjoyed innovative RPG experiences. Although not widely recognized in the global market due to its limited release, it remains a cherished title among collectors and enthusiasts of Japanese RPGs and Sega Saturn titles.