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El

After waking up in a forgotten prison, he flies off in search of a purpose. A beautiful and melancholic mobile game in which a character represented by a black silhouette embarks on a journey flying through…

24 August 2014

El is an arcade, released 24 August 2014 on Android and iOS.

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What El is

El was released in 2014. It was published by GREE, Inc.. It is available on Android and iOS.

The premise, in the publisher's words

He wakes up in a depressing gray cell with a tiny window as the only point of light. Without knowing how, he escapes from those cement walls and embarks on a journey through the skies thanks to his umbrella. Along the way, he will discover a fantastic but hostile world and help people trapped in the mess.
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are drama. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

El launched on 24 August 2014, within three weeks of Metro 2033 Redux, Metro: Last Light Redux, Destiny and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.

Released around the same time: Metro 2033 Redux, Metro: Last Light Redux, Destiny, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.

Official trailer

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When did El come out?
El was released on 24 August 2014 for Android and iOS.

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