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The Adventures of Elliot devs were surprised by fan reaction saying Faie talks too much
Developers of The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales were surprised by player feedback that the fairy companion Faie talks too much. In response, Square Enix has added an option to reduce dialogue frequency and implemented other quality-of-life improvements, including increased protagonist movement speed and difficulty options. The game is set to release on Nintendo Switch on June 18, 2026.
Square Enix veterans "anticipated" their new JRPG would be compared to Zelda, but say Nintendo didn't inspire it – their own 35-year-old series did
Square Enix veterans developing The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales anticipated comparisons to The Legend of Zelda but state their inspiration comes from their own Mana series. Producer Naofumi Matsushita explained that the team aimed to blend real-time action combat with RPG storytelling, similar to the Mana series, while incorporating their signature HD-2D visual style and a time-travel narrative. A demo is available on Steam, with the full release scheduled for June 18.
The Adventures of Elliot producer comments on Zelda comparisons
The producer of The Adventures of Elliot: Millennium Tales, Naofumi Matsushita, addressed comparisons to The Legend of Zelda series, stating that while he welcomes player feedback, the game's primary inspiration is actually the Mana series, specifically Final Fantasy Adventure. The game is set to launch for the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 17 and recently received a demo.
Time travel, trials, and treasure awaits in The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, an action RPG with time travel elements, is set to launch on PlayStation 5 on June 18, 2026. The preview highlights gameplay mechanics such as combat, puzzle-solving, weapon customization, and unique abilities for the fairy partner Faie. The development team discusses their choice of the action RPG genre and the challenges of integrating the HD-2D visual style with action gameplay.
