Dokkalfar: The Ballads of Vivi the Dark Elf

unreleased

Developer / Publisher: MegaQuest

Coming soon

Visual

2.5D
hand drawn
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
non linear
fast travel

Combat

action
parry
stealth

Features

equipment
leveling

Themes

fantasy
gore
gothic

Sub-Genre

Summary

Become Vivi, a shadow-wielding dark elf who hunts a sorcerer’s cult with speed and precision. Dash through enemy attacks, parry deadly strikes, and master acrobatic movement and shadow magic as you explore a dangerous dark fantasy world.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam

Resources

Links

IGDB

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Dokkalfar: The Ballads of Vivi the Dark Elf

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