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"The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is good comfort food top-down adventuring, bolstered by its stellar presentation and simple-to-play-yet-challenging-to -master gameplay. While the story does go through some predictable routes at the start, and one of its characters earning the dubious award for "most chatty companion" even with that dialed down in the in-game options, this HD-2D jaunt has layers worth uncovering and may just surprise you."
Read full review →"There’s no denying that The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales borrows heavily from The Legend of Zelda, particularly classics like A Link to the Past. Yet rather than being a drawback, this foundation serves as a proven blueprint, one that Square Enix builds upon with its own creative flourishes to deliver a memorable experience in its own right. In many ways, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales feels like a literal link to the past, echoing the pixel‑and‑sprite era of Square Enix before the studio’s leap into modern visual spectacles. It’s a game that invites both nostalgia and discovery, offering retro‑styled fun that can even be shared with a friend through cooperative play."
Read full review →"The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is a solid Zelda like adventure, provided you are willing to overlook its story and a few issues with narrative logic. It captures the polished feel and straightforward fun often associated with Nintendo games, while its moderately challenging puzzles provide a welcome change of pace throughout the journey. At the same time, there is no single aspect where it truly stands above the competition or leaves a lasting impression."
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