Square Enix's New HD-2D Game Wins Critics as Switch 2 Reviews Flag Minor Performance Issues
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Updated · Nintendo Life · Jun 18
Square Enix's New HD-2D Game Wins Critics as Switch 2 Reviews Flag Minor Performance Issues
3 articles · Updated · Nintendo Life · Jun 18
Summary
Reviews published this week broadly praised The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, with critics highlighting its exploration, action combat and HD-2D presentation after the game's release.
Multiple outlets said Square Enix successfully adapted the HD-2D style to a more action-focused adventure, with several comparing Elliot's design and structure favorably to classic Zelda games.
Critics still pointed to limits that kept it short of all-time-classic status, including Switch 2 performance issues, depth-perception problems, quality-of-life gaps and an occasionally overstuffed combat system.
The consensus leaves Square Enix with a strong launch reception for a new series, while a downloadable eShop demo remains available for players still deciding whether to buy.