Adventures of Elliot preview: Square Enix's nostalgic Zelda-like is full of bite-size thrills

Square Enix’s The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales impressed in a hands-on preview as a compact, Zelda-like action RPG.

The demo highlighted varied weapons, real-time hack-and-slash combat, compact maps, and time-travel exploration.

Quality-of-life features like generous fast travel and multiple difficulty options make it friendly for short sessions and broader audiences.

The game could become a summer standout by blending nostalgic action-RPG design with modern convenience.