The Adventures Of Elliot Gets Strong First Review Ahead Of Xbox Launch

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales has received its first review before its June 18 release, and the early score is a positive sign for Square Enix’s new action RPG. Japanese magazine Famitsu has given the game a combined score of 34 out of 40, based on four separate reviewer scores of 8, 9, 9, and 8.

That is a strong opening result for a new Square Enix title, especially one that is trying to blend classic adventure ideas with the company’s HD 2D visual style. The full review text is not widely available yet, but early details shared online point to praise for the game’s presentation, Zelda like design elements, and satisfying combat.

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales launches on Xbox Series X and S on June 18. It is also coming to PS5 and Switch 2, and the Xbox version supports Xbox Play Anywhere. That means one purchase should give you access across Xbox console and PC where supported.

The first review points to a promising action RPG

Famitsu’s 34 out of 40 score suggests The Adventures of Elliot has made a good first impression. Famitsu uses a four reviewer format, with each person scoring the game out of 10. In this case, the scores were 8, 9, 9, and 8.

The game comes from Square Enix, with development by Claytechworks. Square Enix is positioning it as a new action RPG from creators connected to Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default, two series known for mixing classic RPG style with modern presentation.

The Adventures of Elliot appears to take a more action focused route. Instead of a turn based structure, the game leans into real time adventure gameplay, exploration, and combat. The early comments around 2D Zelda like elements suggest that players can expect puzzle solving, movement based exploration, and a more active combat loop.

A free demo is already available on Xbox

If you are unsure about buying the game at launch, there is already a free demo on the Xbox Store. Progress from the demo will carry over to the full version, which makes it more useful than a basic preview.

That is a good move for a new IP. The Adventures of Elliot has familiar Square Enix qualities, but it is still not an established series. A demo gives players a chance to test the combat, pacing, and art style before deciding whether to buy it.

The game is priced at $59.99 in the United States and £54.99 in the United Kingdom. That places it in the premium release range, so the demo may help more players decide whether the full game is worth picking up on day one.

The HD 2D style remains one of Square Enix’s biggest strengths

The Adventures of Elliot uses Square Enix’s HD 2D style, which combines pixel inspired characters and environments with modern lighting, depth, and visual effects. This style helped Octopath Traveler stand out, and it has since become closely linked with Square Enix’s modern classic RPG projects.

Early player comments around the demo have also been positive, with some comparing the game to a mix of Octopath Traveler, Final Fantasy, and Zelda. That does not guarantee the full game will meet expectations, but it shows the demo has already created interest.

The next step will be seeing how broader reviews respond once the main embargo lifts. Famitsu’s score is encouraging, but a single early review is only one part of the picture. For now, The Adventures of Elliot is heading into launch with a good first signal and a playable demo that lets Xbox players judge it for themselves.