Attention, adventurers: Square Enix's upcoming action RPG The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is dropping next month, and the final wave of previews has landed. The hype train has left the station, and it is not stopping for bathroom breaks.
According to Nintendo Life's hands-on preview, the game is shaping up to be a solid entry in the classic Zelda-style action RPG genre. That's right - someone is attempting to capture that sacred 'explore dungeons, solve puzzles, feel like a hero' formula, and Nintendo Life reckons Square Enix is pulling it off.
The outlet specifically confirmed that the game's classic Zelda-style formula is 'in safe hands,' which in preview-speak translates to 'we didn't hate it and actually kind of want more.' For a game trying to channel those top-down adventure vibes, that's basically a standing ovation.
Square Enix has been quietly cooking this one, and with the final previews now in circulation, the gaming discourse machine is fully spun up. Whether Elliot ends up being a surprise GOTY contender or a 'wait for a sale' situation remains to be seen - but early signs are pointing toward the former.
Keep your eyes on this one. The full release is incoming next month, and if the previews are any indication, Elliot's millennium of tales might just be worth every single one of them. Nintendo Life's full hands-on is live now if you want to go down the rabbit hole before launch day.
