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Etrian Odyssey

aka: Sekaiju no Meikyƫ

Critic Reviews 74% add missing review

Legendra (9 out of 10)

Reprenant les bases des Dungeon-RPG classiques Ă  la premiĂšre personne, le titre du studio R&D1 d'Atlus est trĂšs rĂ©ussi, surprenant, dĂ©licieux. MĂȘlant 3D et 2D avec brio, le titre exploite bien la machine et progresser dans cet immense labyrinthe devient un rĂ©gal pour les gens qui aiment l'aventure et l'exploration. Le gameplay est trĂšs solide et maĂźtrisĂ©, et le challenge offert par le soft vous obligera Ă  l'exploiter jusqu'Ă  la moelle pour survivre. En effet Etrian Odyssey est loin d'ĂȘtre facile. Le challenge est trĂšs prĂ©sent surtout pour ceux qui cherchent Ă  tout faire dans ce jeu. Un titre dĂ©licieusement old school qui ne dĂ©voilera toutes ses facettes qu'aux plus courageux d'entre vous. Avis aux amateurs...

Apr 11th, 2009 · Nintendo DS · read review

Cheat Code Central (4.2 out of 5)

Those who can look beyond the basic presentation and steep difficulty curve will find Etrian Odyssey to be one of the lengthiest and most immersive role playing experiences on the DS to date. Plenty of opportunities for customization give players freedom to tailor the play experience to their own personal preferences. Essentially, you can take what you want from the game and leave the rest. Few of the missions are actually required, and you can easily focus more time on cartography, leveling up, and proceeding through the dungeons. Or instead you may find your time better spent treasure hunting and taking on the dozens of various side-quests to pump up your party to the max. Either way, there's plenty to do.

2007 · Nintendo DS · read review

Fragland.net (84 out of 100)

Etrian Odyssey is not for everyone but it's perfect for who loves a challenging hardcore dungeon crawler where most of the time you'll be drawing maps and... die. The atmosphere and charm are present, the interface is very well-done and also the gameplay never bores. A topgame in its little accessible genre.

Aug 24th, 2008 · Nintendo DS · read review

Eurogamer.de (8 out of 10)

Aber alte HĂ€rte scheint ja grad ein neu entdecktes Konzept zu sein. Überraschte mich vor kurzem das Rogue-Game Mystery Dungeon, legt jetzt Etrian Odyssey nach und bringt eine ebenso vergessene Kunst brillant umgesetzt auf den kleinen Doppelscreen. Es ist nichts fĂŒr den modernen RPG-Lover, der große Geschichten und epische Settings möchte. Aber Dungeonmaster werden hier auf Wochen damit beschĂ€ftigt sein, das Labyrinth zu kartographieren, ihre SchĂŒtzlinge zu leveln und irgendwann dann doch das Licht am Ende des Dungeons sehen. Nur, um sich dann mit einem GefĂŒhl tiefer innerer Befriedigung zurĂŒckzulehnen. Wie frĂŒher. Als wir Rollenspiele statt MĂ€dchen hatten.

Jun 6th, 2008 · Nintendo DS · read review

G4 TV: X-Play ( )

Role-playing games are about acquisition. Skills, weapons, armor, potions and statistical upgrades are the cheese that keeps players scurrying through the maze. Great games spread the morsels in such a way that adventurers feel compelled to press on. Here the cheese is low-fat, yet very tasty. There are no cut scenes or extended story-telling sequences to slow down the treadmill. Some may find the presentation spare, especially if they're used to the bombastic, CG blow-outs of Square-Enix. Etrian Odyssey's 3D dungeon view is simplistic and character avatars are mere drawings that show up infrequently. It's downright quaint when you think about it. But for those who want nothing more from an RPG than an excuse to grab a torch and hunt, Etrian Odyssey offers the perfect bait.

Jul 31st, 2007 · Nintendo DS · read review

Games TM (8 out of 10)

Etrian Odyssey's punishing difficulty is actually the key to its addictive allure. If your adventurers do meet their maker sooner than planned, then it's never anyone's fault but your own; the game gives you plenty of warning if you are overreaching.Though it might take some time to return and level up sufficiently enough to beat the tougher FOEs, scraping through a lengthy battle just about intact before patching up your wounded comrades brings a way of relief and a feeling of accomplishment like no other.

Jul 2007 · Nintendo DS

4Players.de (80 out of 100)

Wieso spiele ich ein komplettes Wochenende nur Nintendo DS? Das ist mir sehr, sehr lange nicht passiert. Das Team von Atlus hat allerdings mit diesem Zeitfresser alter Schule den Nerv meiner tief verschĂŒtteten Bard's Tale-Nostalgie getroffen. Schon 2002 haben mir die Japaner mit Wizardry: Tale of the Forsaken Land eine durchaus solide Retroreise in die bockschweren AnfĂ€nge des Rollenspiels serviert. Und jetzt entfĂŒhren sie mich auf dem Handheld in die Ära von Party-Management und Dungeon-Erkundung. Auch wenn ich die etwas kindlichen Anime-Figuren lieber gegen eine dĂŒstere Variante oder Charaktere westlicher PrĂ€gung tauschen wĂŒrde und eine Story genau so vermisse wie RĂ€tsel, kann ich nicht aufhören. Selbst die statische Kulisse oder das ewige Hin und Her zwischen Dungeon und Dorf hĂ€lt mich nicht davon ab, noch mal in die Tiefe des Labyrinths zu steigen.

Jun 16th, 2008 · Nintendo DS · read review

Gameswelt (79 out of 100)

'Etrian Odyssey' geht es eindeutig nicht darum, optisch oder akustisch herauszuragen, sondern inhaltlich. Der Titel stellt den Spieler vor Herausforderungen, sein Ehrgeiz wird wieder geweckt. Hier vergeht die Zeit wie im Flug. Allerdings besteht noch Verbesserungsbedarf, was die Speichermöglichkeiten betrifft. Etwas abwechslungsreicher hĂ€tte das Rollenspiel klassischer Machart auch sein dĂŒrfen. FĂŒr AnfĂ€nger ist 'Etrian Odyssey' ganz klar nicht geeignet.

Jun 19th, 2008 · Nintendo DS · read review

GameSpot (7.8 out of 10)

It may seem a bit audacious to compare Etrian Odyssey to the 2006 hit Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, but elements of what made Oblivion so great are present here. While it doesn't pack the exceptional presentation or depth of Oblivion, in terms of being a highly customizable, deeply immersive, and thoroughly addictive fantasy experience, the argument could be made that it comes close. Etrian Odyssey doesn't do anything particularly astonishing with the turn-based RPG formula, but it takes many of the best tried-and-true elements from the genre and executes upon them extremely well. If you've got the time and patience for it, as well as a remaining interest in the formula, you'll definitely want to pick this one up.

May 29th, 2007 · Nintendo DS · read review

Jeuxvideo.com (15 out of 20)

Enfin disponible sur notre territoire et intĂ©gralement traduit en français, Etrian Odyssey est un Dungeon-RPG Ă  dĂ©couvrir absolument si vous avez l'Ăąme d'un rĂŽliste. Avec ses plans qu'il convient de tracer soi-mĂȘme Ă  l'aide du stylet et ses donjons peuplĂ©s d'ennemis redoutables, le soft offre un challenge vraiment intĂ©ressant malgrĂ© son gameplay Ă  l'ancienne. L'approche tactique des combats et la gestion des classes de personnages relance encore plus l'intĂ©rĂȘt de ce jeu terriblement addictif.

Jun 10th, 2008 · Nintendo DS · read review

IGN (7.4 out of 10)

The title has its flaws, primarily in its basic presentation and overly painful gameplay ways (not being able to save for up to 30 minutes at a time hurts, even when we fully understand why the decision was made), and if you gave this game to ten players you my find one or two in the group that truly enjoy it. Despite that staggering thought though, there’s no denying the game’s quality. If this is your style of game, you’re going to eat it up. All other gamers are more than forewarned - Etrian Odyssey is easily the most mature, pure role-playing experience on DS thus far.

May 16th, 2007 · Nintendo DS · read review

Nintendo-Online.de (7 out of 10)

Freunde der alten Rollenspiele können in Erinnerungen schwelgen und werden sehr viel Spaß und Freude mit diesem Titel haben. Fans von grafisch anspruchsvollen Rollenspielen mit einer ausgeklĂŒgelten Story werden aber wahrscheinlich nicht ganz so glĂŒcklich sein. FĂŒr unvoreingenommene Spieler ist es auf jeden Fall eine Erfahrung wert. Ich hatte sehr viel Spaß bei dem Spiel und die Freude bei den Level-Ups und dem Besiegen von besonders hartnĂ€ckigen Gegnern sind die Frustmomente in einigen Situationen durchaus wert.

Oct 29th, 2008 · Nintendo DS · read review

Tilt.tv (7 out of 10)

Etrian Odyssey on tarkoitettu vanhojen tekstiseikkailuroolipelien kanssa varttuneille. ÄÀrimmĂ€istĂ€ haastetta kaipaaville ja rautaiset hermot omaaville tĂ€mĂ€ hardcore-roolipeli on varmasti omiaan. Muut voivat suosiolla jĂ€ttÀÀ pelin kaupan hyllylle. Vanhanaikaisuus ei missÀÀn nimessĂ€ tee pelistĂ€ huonoa, mutta kaikkine koukkuineen se kutistaa kohderyhmĂ€n ÀÀrimmĂ€isen pieneksi.

Jul 2nd, 2008 · Nintendo DS · read review

Super Play (Sweden) (7 out of 10)

Det hÀr Àr definitivt inte ett spel som passar alla. För hardcorespelaren, dÀremot, Àr Etrian Odyssey en vÄt dröm som trots sin haltande presentation levererar med stil.

Jul 2007 · Nintendo DS

Gamereactor (Finland) (7 out of 10)

DS-kÀsikonsolin kosketusnÀyttöÀ kÀytetÀÀn ihan toimivasti labyrintin kartan tekoon. Labyrintista ei anneta valmista karttaa, joten se on luotava itse seikkailun edetessÀ. Karttaan voi teiden lisÀksi merkitÀ lisÀtietoja, esimerkiksi sellaisten esineiden paikat, joiden tutkimiseen sankarien taidot eivÀt vielÀ riitÀ. NÀin mysteeri löytyy helposti uudelleen taitojen kartuttua. Myös isommat hirviöt ilmestyvÀt kartalle, joten niitÀ on helppo vÀistÀÀ jos ei ole vielÀ valmis taisteluun. Kaupunkiin paluu onnistuu myös kÀtevÀsti kauppiaalta ostettavalla taikaesineellÀ, joten voimien keruu ja pelitilanteen tallennus kovien taisteluiden jÀlkeen on helppoa.

Jun 30th, 2008 · Nintendo DS · read review

Eurogamer.net (UK) (7 out of 10)

Despite the fact there's little variation to the locations, the graphics are pretty and detailed. Atlus, as you might expect, has done an excellent job translating the flowery text and this, combined with the delightful soundtrack, conspires to create a distinctive and compelling atmosphere. Indeed, Etrian Odyssey succeeds in making some aged and usually uncomfortable RPG conventions feel fresh, thoughtful and engaging and is thoroughly recommended to DS owners with even a passing interest in the genre.

Jul 3rd, 2007 · Nintendo DS · read review

Officiel Nintendo Magazine (7 out of 10)

Un excellent donjon/RPG, qui reste malgré tout réservé à ceux qui savent ce que c'est ! Et il faut avoir des heures à perdre pour s'y perdre corps et ùme.

Jun 2008 · Nintendo DS · read review

Game Informer Magazine (6 out of 10)

If you have fond memories of the hardcore dungeon-crawlers from long ago, this title recreates that experience well. I have nothing against games that hearken back to old-school sensibilities, but Etrian Odyssey just feels like an outdated game that snuck onto a modern console.

Jun 2007 · Nintendo DS

GotNext ( )

All that warping and rezzing can suck your funds dry. Keeping your party in good gear and good health is financially taxing, especially early on. Your enemies don't drop cash, but they do drop items you can hawk for some loot. You can also collect resources that can be sold for higher prices. Still, I found myself scouring the Internet for moneymaking FAQs, since there really isn't much in-game guidance. Thankfully, there is a fairly simple moneymaking scheme out there to get you rolling. Being in debt in real life is bad enough, I don't need to stress over in game money too.

Jul 6th, 2007 · Nintendo DS · read review

Game Informer Magazine (5.75 out of 10)

Okay, so maybe some people will consider adventuring into a deep labyrinth to map and catalogue all of its contents reason enough to play through a game, but I call it a boring level grind with little payoff.

Jun 2007 · Nintendo DS

Diehard GameFan (5 out of 10)

Etrian Odyssey is a nice taste of old school gaming, Unfortunately, it tries so hard to be old school, it latches onto the negatives of the genre as much as it does the positives. The lack of story really hurts the game, and I find that I need to suggest Curse of the Forsaken Land over this. The PS2 Wizardry game has an excellent plot, a great concept like the Reaper, and offers some great rewards. EO isn’t bad, it’s just flawed and won’t capture the attention of most gamers. I personally really enjoy it, even with the flaws being all too apparent to me. EO is going to be one of the hardest games of the year, so if you’re up for a challenge, snag this while you can.

May 22nd, 2007 · Nintendo DS · read review

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