The second volume is still sold by Carl Erikson at Bog Turtle Games.
Elfland was inspired by Captain Comic and ID’s Commander Keen series. Elfland was my second PC shareware game (1992) that I published. It is considerably more advanced than my previous offering, Race!. You take on the role of Elfie or Elfita and try to save the elf village from the threatening trolls. I have received quite a few registrations for Elfland, and continue to receive them several years later! Elfland has been incorporated into numerous shareware CD-ROM collections and it was also published in Wal-Marts across the country under the GT Interactive name. Cool! – Carl Erikson ”
Another thing that really makes Elfland enjoyable for me is how it manages to stay interesting even after playing it multiple times. Many games feel repetitive after a while, but here, the experience still feels fresh because of the small details and different ways you can approach the gameplay. As you continue playing, you naturally start improving and understanding the mechanics better, which makes everything feel more rewarding. I also appreciate the balance the game maintains—it’s not too difficult, but it’s not too easy either. You can play it casually for a short break or spend longer sessions without getting bored. That flexibility is one of the biggest reasons why I keep coming back to Elfland. Overall, it’s the kind of game that doesn’t just entertain you for a moment, but actually gives you a consistently enjoyable experience every time you play.
