The Adventures of Elliot Wins Positive Review, Delivering a Sub-15-Hour Zelda-Like on Switch 2
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Updated · Nintendo World Report · Jun 17
The Adventures of Elliot Wins Positive Review, Delivering a Sub-15-Hour Zelda-Like on Switch 2
3 articles · Updated · Nintendo World Report · Jun 17
Summary
Square Enix’s HD-2D action-adventure earns a strong review for translating classic 2D Zelda-style exploration into a new series, with the critic calling it enjoyable despite visible flaws.
Four eras of the same world expand a compact map with sidequests, temples and weapon upgrades, while Elliot’s bombs, boomerang and chain sickle keep combat flexible and satisfying.
Under 15 hours to credits, the game still pushes replay through multiple endings and hidden secrets, with fully voiced side stories singled out as a major draw.
Repetitive dungeons, repeated mini-bosses and a shallow Magicite upgrade system weaken the second half, and one accessory can undercut companion Faie’s usefulness.
Switch 2 presentation and docked performance stand out, though the review notes a softlock and handheld frame drops, leaving a promising debut that falls short of top Zelda entries.