The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tale – Demo Review
Classic Zelda charm reborn in a modern game
Most players are eagerly awaiting 2026 for Grand Theft Auto VI, but I'm looking forward to it for a completely different reason. Thursday's Nintendo Direct showcased some interesting projects for JRPG fans, and The Adventures of Elliot – The Millennium Tale is the game that stole the show. An action-JRPG with a memorable visual style (HD-2D), this project from Team Asano promises an unforgettable adventure alongside Elliot and the little fairy Faie.
I got to test the demo and, honestly, it took external intervention to stop me from playing. The title is excellent in every respect, from voice acting to gameplay and graphics, I have no criticisms. The Adventures of Elliot draws heavily from the classics that defined the 80s, especially The Legend of Zelda. What's more, the game takes Nintendo's formula and improves upon it, giving us immediate access to abilities that Link would only have obtained halfway through his adventure, such as bombs or the Master Sword's projectile.
The demo is quite generous and allows us to explore a good portion of the vast map of the world of Philabieldia. In the two hours spent on this continent, I enjoyed real-time combat with enemies (similar to the system in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening), dungeons with fun puzzles, and landscapes of spectacular visual variety, from golden beaches and dense forests to an arid desert and dark caves.
The little experience available on the eShop reminded me of indie titles like Death's Door and Tunic, both in design and in the proposed gameplay loop. What's more, it managed to awaken the same childlike emotions and curiosity I felt during the dozens of hours spent with the two aforementioned games.
I can say, hand on heart, that The Adventures of Elliot – The Millennium Tale is, officially, my most anticipated game on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.
Played on: Nintendo Switch 2
Release date: 31 July 2025
Developer: Team Asano
Publisher: Square Enix
0 votes
Scroll down here and stay on the page for at least 30 seconds to vote.
Pick a score from 0 to 10 (halves are allowed).