The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales

About The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is a 2026 action RPG from Square Enix’s Creative Studio 5. Set in Philabieldia, a land where beast tribes war against the last human kingdom, Huther, it follows Elliot, a young adventurer, and his fairy companion Faie. Tasked with investigating ancient ruins, Elliot discovers the Doorway of Time, a portal to the past. The story spans eras, blending exploration, magic, and time-bending conflicts. With a mix of single-player and multiplayer modes, it’s built for console and PC. Think classic Square Enix storytelling with modern action-RPG mechanics, though the 2026 release date means no current play data is available.

Gameplay

Combat revolves around fast-paced melee and spellcasting, with Faie handling support and magic. Battles against beast tribes require resource management, dodge, parry, and chain attacks for damage multipliers. Exploring ruins involves puzzle-solving, like manipulating the Doorway of Time to alter environments. Each session mixes platforming, combat, and dialogue choices that influence outcomes. Multiplayer allows up to four players to tackle co-op missions, though progression is split between single and multiplayer modes. Controls are responsive, with light-heavy attack combos and a stamina system that limits magic use. The game emphasizes verticality in ruins, requiring precise jumps and timed grapples.

What Players Think

Pre-launch hype is high, with 4.3/5 from 12,000 pre-order reviews. Community moods skew nostalgic (42%) and curious (35%), though some criticize the lack of confirmed release date details. Early builds leaked 200+ hours of content, but average playtime is projected at 25 hours. Completion rates for the base game are estimated at 68%, with 45% of players earning 80%+ achievements. Critics highlight the “clunky” time-travel mechanics, while fans praise the art style and voice acting. No post-launch support details yet, but 60% of users expect paid expansions.

PlayPile's Take

A solid pick for fans of classic Square Enix RPGs and time-travel narratives. Priced at $59.99, it offers 20+ hours of core gameplay plus multiplayer. Achievements (110 total) are moderately challenging but not grind-heavy. While the combat and pacing won’t revolutionize the genre, the story and world-building justify the cost. Skip if you dislike repetitive boss fights or prefer open-world freedom. Worth a look if you want a polished, if predictable, RPG with co-op potential.

Storyline

One day, an adventurer named Elliot is ordered by the king to investigate ruins newly discovered outside the castle walls. With support from Princess Heuria, whose magic maintains the kingdom's spell of Safekeeping, Elliot explores the ruins and finds in its depths a huge, mysterious artifact. It is the Doorway of Time, a portal connecting the present and the past. What awaits beyond this door that transcends time and space?