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The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales review
PlayStation 5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 2, PC; Team Asano/Square Enix Upbeat, charmingly retro RPG full of treasure-hunting, temple-roaming, monster-slaying and princess-saving is an absolute blast to play

TL;DR
- The game features a 2D-HD art style with pixel sprites and modern visual effects.
- The story follows adventurer Elliot who must stop an aide from summoning an ancient evil.
- Gameplay includes treasure-hunting, temple exploration, and monster-slaying across four different time periods.
- The combat system is surprisingly deep and customizable with equippable gems.
- The game prioritizes forward momentum with fast travel, constant hints, and a helpful fairy companion.
- Challenges are introduced by late-game bosses, but the overall experience is designed for steady progression.