The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales launched this week, giving Square Enix a new HD-2D action RPG built around Zelda-style exploration.
The game blends retro-inspired visuals with modern lighting, real-time combat, dungeons, puzzles, and a time-spanning adventure structure.
Early reviews have highlighted its accessible combat, cozy tone, and familiar adventure design, while noting that it leans more on comfort and polish than reinvention.
The release is notable because Square Enix is using the HD-2D style outside its usual turn-based RPG lane, showing how the visual approach can support action-driven design.
For players looking beyond blockbuster shooters and live-service updates, The Adventures of Elliot gives the week a more traditional adventure highlight across Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.