Etrian Odyssey

Hidden gem of a game!

User Rating: 9 | Sekaiju no Meikyuu DS

By mijahi | Review Date: February 18, 2009

I have yet to beat it, but I could care less. I love this game so far! I am currently running two different parties through the first few levels of the Yggdrasil Labyrinth, gradually building each unique character to decide who I want in my final party.

This game reeks of old school dungeon crawling and has a unique mapping system that I have never seen in any other game! You use your stylus to actually draw in the walls, floors, stairs, doors, etc., as well as add your own comments and reminders to help yourself delve deeper and deeper into the Labyrinth.

Now, this game isn't a cakewalk and I'm sure Etrian Odyssey isn't for everybody, but if you're even slightly intrigued, I guarantee you won't be disappointed. I've already bought Etrian Odyssey II: Heros of Lagaard, the sequel, so I guess I better get a move on and get this first one beat, eh?

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