The player explores three worlds inspired by British romantic poets Shelley, Byron, and Keats.
The collective note taking mechanic earned it an honorable mention for the Nuovo Award in the 2014 Independent Games Festival.
[1] Developer Ziba Scott credits the theme of the game to his love for British romantic poetry.
[3] Early critical reception has focused on the novelty of the note taking mechanic,[11][12] and the emphasis on narrative storytelling over action.
[4] Hardcore Gamer gave the game a 4 out of 5, saying "Elegy for a Dead World may be a jarring departure from traditions, but unlike the more pretentious attempts at alternative gaming experiences we’ve seen in recent times, this is one idea that should be encouraged.