Square Enix's The Adventures of Elliot Gets Positive Reviews

Square Enix's new action-adventure game, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, launched this week for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The game, developed by Square Enix and Claytechworks, marks the first use of the publisher's signature HD-2D visual style for a real-time action RPG, drawing inspiration from classic titles like The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Secret of Mana, and the Ys series.

Set on the continent of Philabieldia, the story follows adventurer Elliot and his fairy companion, Faie. After discovering a "Doorway of Time" in ancient ruins, they embark on a journey across four distinct eras to thwart a plot to rewrite history. While the narrative is described as cozy and familiar rather than groundbreaking, critics note it provides a solid foundation for the adventure.

The core gameplay blends real-time combat and exploration from a top-down perspective. Elliot can equip two of seven weapon types at once, each with basic and charge attacks. A standout feature is the Magicite system, where fragments collected from enemies can be crafted into gems that grant stat boosts and unique effects, allowing for deep weapon...