Summary

Release Year: 2014
Genres: Adventure, Role-playing game (RPG)
Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
Developers: Atlus
Publishers: Atlus, Atlus USA, Sega

Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight (2014)

Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight is a first-person dungeon crawler role-playing video game developed by Atlus for the Nintendo 3DS. It is an enhanced remake of the 2008 Nintendo DS game Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard, and the second game in the Untold series, following Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl. The game was released in Japan in August 2014, and in North America and Europe in October 2014.

The game features two game modes. The story mode, has a pre-made party with a more in-depth story that has voice acting and animated cutscenes, and a classic mode, customize a party of 5 to explore the Yggdrasil labyrinth.

The story mode follows the adventures of a group of young explorers who set out to climb the Yggdrasil Labyrinth, a massive tree that is said to reach the heavens. Along the way, they meet a variety of characters, including the Fafnir Knight, a legendary hero who is said to have once defeated a dragon. The story mode features a more linear narrative than the classic mode, and it includes a number of cutscenes and voice acting.

The classic mode is more similar to the original Etrian Odyssey games. Players create a party of five characters from a variety of classes, and then explore the Yggdrasil Labyrinth, mapping it as they go. The classic mode is more open-ended than the story mode, and it allows players to explore the labyrinth at their own pace.

Both the story mode and the classic mode feature a variety of quests, puzzles, and battles. The battles are turn-based, and players must use their characters’ skills and abilities to defeat their enemies. The game also features a number of optional bosses, which can be challenging to defeat.

Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight was praised by critics for its deep gameplay, challenging difficulty, and beautiful visuals. The game was nominated for a number of awards, including the Game of the Year award at the 2014 Golden Joystick Awards.

Gameplay

Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight is a first-person dungeon crawler role-playing game. Players create a party of five characters from a variety of classes, and then explore the Yggdrasil Labyrinth, mapping it as they go. The game features two game modes: story mode and classic mode.

Story Mode

Classic Mode

Classes

There are 15 different classes to choose from in Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight. Each class has its own unique skills and abilities, and players can mix and match classes to create a party that suits their playstyle.

The 15 classes are:

Landsknecht: A melee damage dealer with high strength and agility.
Hoplite: A melee tank with high defense and health.
Protector: A melee support class that can buff and heal allies.
Medic: A ranged support class that can heal and revive allies.
Dancer: A ranged support class that can buff and debuff enemies.
Nightseeker: A ranged damage dealer with high critical hit chance.
Ronin: A melee damage dealer with high attack speed.
Ninja: A ranged damage dealer with high evasion.
Sovereign: A melee damage dealer with high critical hit damage.
Arcanist: A ranged damage dealer with high elemental damage.
Runemaster: A ranged support class that can cast buffs and debuffs.
Imperial: A melee damage dealer with high attack range.
Monk: A melee support class that can heal and buff allies.
War Magus: A ranged damage dealer with high elemental damage and healing abilities.
Zodiac: A ranged support class that can cast powerful buffs and debuffs.

Exploration

The Yggdrasil Labyrinth is a massive and dangerous place. Players must carefully explore the labyrinth, mapping it as they go. The labyrinth is filled with a variety of traps, puzzles, and enemies. Players must use their skills and abilities to overcome these challenges and reach the end of the labyrinth.

Battles

The battles in Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight are turn-based. Players must use their characters’ skills and abilities to defeat their enemies. The game features a variety of different enemies, each with their own unique strengths and weaknesses. Players must carefully consider their strategy in order to defeat their enemies and progress through the labyrinth.

Character Customization

Players can customize their characters’ appearance, name, and class. They can also choose from a variety of skills and abilities to create a party that suits their playstyle. Players can also level up their characters and equip them with new weapons and armor.

Graphics and Sound

Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight features beautiful 3D graphics. The game’s world is lush and detailed, and the characters are expressive and well-animated. The game’s soundtrack is also excellent, with a variety of catchy and atmospheric tracks.

Reception

Conclusion

Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight is a must-play for fans of dungeon crawlers and RPGs. With its deep gameplay, challenging difficulty, and beautiful visuals, it’s one of the best games on the Nintendo 3DS.