Decision brief
Is The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales worth it?
Yes, for the right player.
Square's HD-2D Zelda homage nails combat and time-travel — pay full price only if you chase all three endings.
The right-now case
Data as of August 7, 2026 UTC
- Best price today
- $59.99 at GreenManGaming All-time low $59.99
- Playing right now
- 205 ↑
- Last patch
- 1 months ago · 1.1.0
- Time investment
- ~16.5h story · ~34h completionist
Who should pick this up
Worth it if…
- You crave 2D Zelda exploration and old-school dungeon puzzles.
- Patience for slow openings, then story twists reward completionists.
- You loved Octopath Traveler's art but want faster action combat.
Skip if…
- You want a tight 15-hour run without forced side content.
- Faie's constant hand-holding will grate on your nerves.
- Expect Bravely Default's job system; this isn't that.
What long-haul players keep saying
What players love
Being Square's Zelda — world design and exploration pull 100-hour fans through three endings for the payoff.
What frustrates them
The slow opening and intrusive sidekick Faie test patience, nearly dropping veterans before the plot clicks.
What changed recently
Talk has moved from launch visual praise to debate over whether the story's pacing justifies full price.
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