Newly remastered graphics, remastered soundtrack and quality of life improvements including difficulty selection and save slots
Easy access to the Monstrous Codex, quest log and skill tree
Maximize your adventuring by optimizing your party, choose the character classes that work for your playstyle

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Lead a party of adventurers to explore the vast dungeon in search of untold technology, treasure, and lost secrets.","controller_support","full","linux_requirements",{"_271":280,"_273":281},"content_descriptors",{"_290":291,"_293":294},"ids",[127,292],5,"notes","Fantasy Violence\r\nSuggestive Themes\r\nMild Language\r\nAlcohol and Tobacco Reference","supported_languages","English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean","detailed_description","is_public","latest_result",{"_28":301,"_14":15,"_302":303,"_304":305,"_306":307,"_359":360,"_421":422,"_466":467,"_475":476,"_535":536,"_563":564,"_639":640,"_726":727,"_734":735,"_736":737,"_762":51,"_298":51},"43923dd3-5788-40ba-8380-6747ac5f6800","created_at","2025-07-29T09:35:47.145086","updated_at","2025-07-29T09:50:32.169","positiveSummary",[308,319,325,331,337,342,348,353],{"_309":310,"_311":312,"_313":314,"_315":316,"_317":318},"point","Rich Content & Best in Series","weight",0.9872585449014338,"importance",0.95,"clusterSize",121,"explanation","Players consistently praise the game for its extensive and diverse content, offering hundreds of hours of engaging gameplay. Many consider it the best entry in the series, especially among the HD remasters, citing its improvements and overall quality.",{"_309":320,"_311":321,"_313":322,"_315":323,"_317":324},"Excellent Dungeon Crawling",0.4166487228193567,0.9,39,"The core dungeon crawling experience is highly lauded, with players enjoying the intricate labyrinth designs, environmental puzzles, and the satisfying sense of accomplishment from exploration and overcoming challenges. It's considered a genre-defining masterpiece.",{"_309":326,"_311":327,"_313":328,"_315":329,"_317":330},"Successful HD Remaster",0.31173712572446255,0.85,27,"The HD remaster is well-received, bringing significant quality-of-life improvements, updated graphics, and new difficulty options. Players appreciate the enhanced visuals and the accessibility features that make the game more enjoyable than the original.",{"_309":332,"_311":333,"_313":334,"_315":335,"_317":336},"Deep & Strategic Combat",0.20738314483904374,0.8,16,"The combat system is highlighted for its depth, strategic possibilities, and satisfying balance. Players enjoy the intricate skill combinations, character synergy, and the rewarding feeling of building a strong party that can tackle challenging encounters.",{"_309":338,"_311":339,"_313":340,"_315":335,"_317":341},"Beautiful Art Style",0.19299176228308862,0.6,"Players appreciate the beautiful and distinct art style, including character portraits, enemy designs, and environmental visuals. The HD remaster further enhances these details, contributing to an immersive atmosphere.",{"_309":343,"_311":344,"_313":345,"_315":346,"_317":347},"Great PC Controls",0.18146025173416327,0.7,14,"The PC port offers excellent keyboard and mouse controls, particularly for map drawing, and robust gamepad support. This ensures a comfortable and versatile gameplay experience across different input preferences.",{"_309":349,"_311":350,"_313":351,"_315":346,"_317":352},"Phenomenal Soundtrack",0.17812929053964097,0.65,"The game's soundtrack is consistently praised as phenomenal and one of the best in the series. The music significantly enhances the overall atmosphere and player experience.",{"_309":354,"_311":355,"_313":356,"_315":357,"_317":358},"Extensive Post-Game Content",0.09049302007756209,0.55,6,"The game offers substantial and challenging post-game content, including additional bosses and a legendary superboss. This provides significant replayability and a rewarding experience for dedicated players.","negativeSummary",[361,366,371,376,381,386,391,395,401,406,411,416],{"_309":362,"_311":363,"_313":328,"_315":364,"_317":365},"Unbalanced difficulty and grind",0.44962992829156706,44,"The game presents a steep learning curve and high difficulty, especially in the early stages and on Expert mode, requiring significant grinding. While a 'Picnic' difficulty exists, it's criticized for making the game too easy and unengaging, suggesting a lack of balanced difficulty options for different player preferences.",{"_309":367,"_311":368,"_313":314,"_315":369,"_317":370},"Clunky mapping and UI",0.38102288527059586,34,"The mapping system, originally designed for the Nintendo DS stylus and dual screens, feels clunky and tedious on PC and Steam Deck. Players find the UI difficult to navigate, mapping controls awkward, and the lack of auto-mapping for common elements like doors and chests frustrating. This significantly impacts exploration and game rhythm.",{"_309":372,"_311":373,"_313":322,"_315":374,"_317":375},"High price for old game",0.3073984056069419,26,"Many players feel the game is significantly overpriced, especially for a remaster of an old DS title. The $40 price point is seen as excessive, particularly when considering the entire collection, and does not align with the perceived quality or content provided.",{"_309":377,"_311":378,"_313":334,"_315":379,"_317":380},"Lacks modern QoL features",0.21703019471187163,17,"Players note that the game lacks quality-of-life improvements and intuitive design present in later Etrian Odyssey titles, particularly the 'Untold' remakes. This makes the experience feel outdated and less user-friendly compared to more modern entries in the series.",{"_309":382,"_311":383,"_313":351,"_315":384,"_317":385},"Lack of in-game information",0.21507686141253424,18,"The game suffers from a significant lack of in-game information regarding skills, attributes, damage calculations, and enemy weaknesses. Players often need to consult external wikis and guides to understand core mechanics, leading to frustrating trial-and-error and poor build decisions.",{"_309":387,"_311":388,"_313":345,"_315":389,"_317":390},"Repetitive dungeon crawling",0.16164840241600711,12,"The core dungeon crawling gameplay is described as repetitive and monotonous, especially on subsequent playthroughs. Combat lacks animation and engagement, and the overall experience is seen as simplistic and unappealing to those not already deeply invested in the old-school DRPG genre.",{"_309":392,"_311":393,"_313":340,"_315":389,"_317":394},"Weak and confusing story",0.1555373586292828,"The story is generally considered sparse, uncompelling, and not a primary reason to play the game. The 'true' ending is particularly criticized for being unsatisfying and confusing, making the narrative a weak point for players who prioritize plot.",{"_309":396,"_311":397,"_313":398,"_315":399,"_317":400},"Tedious sea exploration",0.14344198552747672,0.75,10,"The sea exploration mechanic is widely criticized as tedious, unnecessary, and frustrating. It feels like a separate, forced puzzle game that disrupts the main gameplay loop and often requires external guides to navigate effectively.",{"_309":402,"_311":403,"_313":356,"_315":404,"_317":405},"Forced multiple playthroughs",0.10158396840322279,7,"The branching plot requires multiple playthroughs (up to three) to experience all content and unlock the true ending or complete the encyclopedia. This can feel like a forced and tedious requirement rather than an engaging replay incentive.",{"_309":407,"_311":408,"_313":409,"_315":168,"_317":410},"Frustrating superboss design",0.061655377843557665,0.4,"The final superboss is criticized for its random mechanics and high difficulty, often leading to frustrating party wipes. The need to level up from scratch for these encounters is also seen as a significant hurdle.",{"_309":412,"_311":413,"_313":414,"_315":164,"_317":415},"No visual equipment changes",0.048058357570484676,0.35,"Equipment only changes numerical stats and names, with no visual impact on character appearance. This lack of visual progression makes collecting new gear less exciting and diminishes the sense of character customization.",{"_309":417,"_311":418,"_313":419,"_315":168,"_317":420},"Intrusive Denuvo DRM",0.043596935769798444,0.1,"The inclusion of Denuvo DRM is a point of contention, as it prevents extended offline play and is perceived to negatively impact game performance without clear benefits.","gameplaySummary",[423,428,433,436,441,446,452,456,460,463],{"_309":424,"_311":425,"_313":127,"_315":426,"_317":427},"Manual Map Drawing Core",0.5835122542047411,59,"The game is a first-person, turn-based dungeon crawler with a core mechanic of manual map drawing. Players explore maze-like dungeons, charting their progress on a split screen or dedicated map interface, which was originally designed for the DS touch screen but is now adapted for PC with mouse or controller input. The game offers options for auto-drawing basic terrain for convenience.",{"_309":429,"_311":430,"_313":322,"_315":431,"_317":432},"Flexible Difficulty Settings",0.47923109886147963,47,"The game offers three difficulty settings: Picnic (very easy with XP bonus), Basic (medium), and Expert (original DS difficulty). Difficulty can be changed mid-game, with Expert providing a challenging, authentic experience that often leads to party wipes and requires trial and error. Picnic mode is particularly useful for grinding or casual exploration.",{"_309":434,"_311":321,"_313":322,"_315":323,"_317":435},"Deep Party & Class Customization","Players create a party of up to five characters from a roster of 12 classes, each with unique skill trees. A key feature is the subclass system, introduced mid-game, which allows characters to augment their primary class with skills from a second class, enabling deep customization, synergy, and diverse party compositions. All classes are considered viable, offering varied and fun setups.",{"_309":437,"_311":438,"_313":345,"_315":439,"_317":440},"Branching Story & Multiple Endings",0.27185912424622055,24,"The game features a branching storyline with multiple routes (Sea City, Deep City, True End) and three distinct endings, requiring multiple playthroughs to achieve all achievements and the true ending. The narrative emphasizes player vulnerability and the consequences of choices, with death being a common occurrence.",{"_309":442,"_311":443,"_313":345,"_315":444,"_317":445},"Etrian Odyssey III Innovations",0.23711442700038232,20,"Etrian Odyssey III is highlighted as a significant installment in the series, introducing key mechanics like subclassing and weapon crafting that influenced later games. It features a more involved plot with multiple endings and a nautical setting, distinguishing its combat and overall scope from previous entries.",{"_309":447,"_311":448,"_313":449,"_315":450,"_317":451},"Resource Gathering & Grinding",0.1096404889373686,0.5,8,"The game incorporates a significant material collection and gathering system. Players gather resources from the field and enemy drops, which are essential for unlocking new equipment, managing finances, and progressing. This often involves repetitive grinding for materials and experience.",{"_309":453,"_311":454,"_313":449,"_315":292,"_317":455},"Unique Sea Exploration System",0.07706922230444709,"A unique 'Grand Voyage' or sailing system is included, allowing players to explore seas, manage limited rations, and find items or ship upgrades. Sea quests can also be undertaken in a multiplayer mode, where each player contributes one character.",{"_309":457,"_311":458,"_313":409,"_315":292,"_317":459},"Challenging Boss Encounters",0.07288757030683123,"The game features challenging bosses, including traditional superbosses, which often have high stats and powerful party-wide attacks. The initial story bosses serve as viability tests for player parties, and achievements are tied to defeating them, especially on higher difficulties.",{"_309":461,"_311":458,"_313":409,"_315":292,"_317":462},"Unforgiving Learning Curve","The game does not provide extensive hand-holding, expecting players to independently figure out mechanics, item acquisition, and optimal strategies. Progress can be slow, and understanding the game's systems takes time and experimentation.",{"_309":464,"_311":458,"_313":409,"_315":292,"_317":465},"Dangerous Roaming FOE Enemies","FOEs (Formido Oppugnatura Exsequens) are powerful roaming enemies that wander dungeon mazes and can join battles. Players typically avoid these non-essential bosses, using labyrinth terrain, hidden doors, and shortcuts to bypass them, as their movements are visible on the map.","performanceSummary",[468,471],{"_309":469,"_311":418,"_313":334,"_315":124,"_317":470},"Good overall performance","Despite some specific issues, the game generally performs well on various hardware, including high refresh rate monitors and the Steam Deck. This indicates good overall optimization for a range of systems.",{"_309":472,"_311":473,"_313":345,"_315":127,"_317":474},"Denuvo impacts performance",0.025071798125737964,"Players report that the Denuvo anti-tamper software negatively impacts game performance. This is a common complaint associated with Denuvo, suggesting it might be causing optimization issues.","recommendationSummary",[477,482,487,491,495,499,503,507,510,514,519,522,526,529,532],{"_309":478,"_311":479,"_313":314,"_315":480,"_317":481},"Etrian Odyssey III Recommended",0.710252589200206,78,"Etrian Odyssey III is frequently highlighted as the best entry point for newcomers to the series and is often considered the strongest title in the collection. While some suggest playing the first for story context, the consensus leans towards EO3 for its overall quality and accessibility.",{"_309":483,"_311":484,"_313":328,"_315":485,"_317":486},"Niche Audience Appeal",0.5022770510387047,51,"The game is specifically recommended for fans of dungeon crawlers, D&D, and those who enjoy challenging RPGs with puzzle elements and map-drawing mechanics. It's noted as a niche experience, not suitable for everyone, especially those expecting modern gameplay or disliking repetition.",{"_309":488,"_311":489,"_313":334,"_315":292,"_317":490},"Buy On Sale",0.08667841720414476,"Many reviewers strongly advise purchasing the game, especially the entire collection, when it is on sale. They believe it offers excellent value at a discounted price, making it an even more appealing acquisition.",{"_309":492,"_311":493,"_313":345,"_315":292,"_317":494},"Use Guides For Planning",0.08383260962456647,"It is highly recommended for players to consult guides for various aspects of the game, including build planning, navigating difficult areas like the Great Labyrinth of the Sea, and understanding game systems. This can reduce stress and improve the overall experience.",{"_309":496,"_311":497,"_313":351,"_315":292,"_317":498},"PC Version Recommended",0.08229374275523105,"The PC version is highly recommended for its comfortable play experience, though the Switch version is preferred for portability. Playing with a controller on Steam is also suggested for optimal control.",{"_309":500,"_311":501,"_313":345,"_315":124,"_317":502},"Frequent Saving Essential",0.04216557033579571,"Players emphasize the importance of frequent saving and utilizing manual suspend saves. This suggests the game can be challenging or unforgiving, making regular saves crucial for progress and mitigating frustration.",{"_309":504,"_311":505,"_313":449,"_315":127,"_317":506},"Utilize Subclassing & Enhancements",0.02304907352852445,"Players are encouraged to fully utilize game mechanics such as subclassing and '宝典' enhancements. This implies these features are important for progression and strategic depth.",{"_309":508,"_311":505,"_313":449,"_315":127,"_317":509},"Desire Future Remakes","Players express a strong desire and intent to purchase future remakes of the series if they are released on Steam. This indicates high satisfaction with the current release and loyalty to the franchise.",{"_309":511,"_311":512,"_313":409,"_315":127,"_317":513},"Engage With Puzzles",0.021798467884899222,"Players are advised to actively engage with and try to solve the game's puzzles. This highlights a core gameplay element that contributes to the overall experience.",{"_309":515,"_311":516,"_313":517,"_315":127,"_317":518},"Long Playtime Expected",0.02028576013466828,0.3,"Playing the game completely blind is estimated to take a significant amount of time, ranging from 60 to 80 hours. This provides an expectation of game length for new players.",{"_309":520,"_311":516,"_313":517,"_315":127,"_317":521},"Recommends Specific Party Build","A specific party composition, 'double princess', is recommended for easier navigation of the labyrinth. This offers a practical tip for gameplay.",{"_309":523,"_311":524,"_313":419,"_315":127,"_317":525},"Suggests New Story Route",0.015413844460889416,"A specific suggestion for a future remake is to include a route where players can defeat all 'selfish characters'. This indicates a desire for more narrative agency or alternative story paths.",{"_309":527,"_311":524,"_313":419,"_315":127,"_317":528},"Outdated For Modern Era","One review suggests that the game's style might feel outdated for modern gaming standards ('Reiwa era'). This is a critical perspective on its age.",{"_309":530,"_311":524,"_313":419,"_315":127,"_317":531},"Welcomes New Players","A welcoming sentiment is extended to new players, indicating a friendly community or an accessible entry point for newcomers.",{"_309":533,"_311":524,"_313":419,"_315":127,"_317":534},"Requests Korean Localization","There is a request for future Etrian Odyssey games to include Korean localization. This highlights a desire for broader language support.","miscSummary",[537,541,545,549,553,557,560],{"_309":538,"_311":539,"_313":314,"_315":136,"_317":540},"Demand for new Etrian Odyssey games",0.2842089503013489,"Many players, both new and veterans, express a strong desire for future Etrian Odyssey titles, including new entries and remasters/ports of existing games (especially IV, V, and X) to modern platforms like Steam. There's a clear demand for the series to continue and expand its accessibility.",{"_309":542,"_311":543,"_313":334,"_315":384,"_317":544},"Appealing art style with hidden depth",0.22653632342282357,"The game features a distinct and appealing art style, with beautiful character portraits and illustrations. While initially appearing cute, this aesthetic cleverly masks the game's underlying hardcore difficulty and challenging dungeon crawling.",{"_309":546,"_311":547,"_313":345,"_315":399,"_317":548},"Masterpiece in niche DRPG genre",0.140989081829324,"The game is recognized as a masterpiece within the niche DRPG genre, offering rich world-building and challenging dungeon design. It successfully interprets and continues the traditions of grid-based dungeon crawlers, despite the genre's limited mainstream appeal.",{"_309":550,"_311":551,"_313":449,"_315":168,"_317":552},"Encourages player-driven storytelling",0.06519262476834793,"The game encourages players to create their own narratives and imagine their party members' reactions to the challenging world. This fosters a strong sense of personal connection and emergent storytelling within the gameplay.",{"_309":554,"_311":555,"_313":356,"_315":164,"_317":556},"Unique and immersive ocean setting",0.05380747166716046,"The game's setting, involving exploration of an ocean floor labyrinth with deep-sea horrors and varied environments, is highly immersive and unique. The ability to explore both underwater and surface areas adds to the world's depth.",{"_309":558,"_311":516,"_313":517,"_315":127,"_317":559},"Minor issues due to DS origins","Some minor issues or design quirks are understandable given the game's original development for the Nintendo DS hardware, which had specific technical limitations.",{"_309":561,"_311":524,"_313":419,"_315":127,"_317":562},"Developer concern over popularity","There is a speculative concern that the developer might be disheartened by the perceived lack of popularity of a new game, though this is not directly tied to the game's quality.","emotionsSummary",[565,570,575,579,584,588,592,596,599,603,607,610,613,617,620,623,626,629,632,635],{"_309":566,"_311":567,"_313":567,"_315":568,"_317":569},"Satisfaction",0.34810126582278483,110,"Players expressed satisfaction primarily due to the game's challenging yet rewarding gameplay, including strategic depth, party customization, and engaging boss fights. The quality of life improvements, HD visuals, and overall polish of the PC port also significantly contributed to a positive experience, especially the map drawing mechanics and exploration.",{"_309":571,"_311":572,"_313":572,"_315":573,"_317":574},"Frustration",0.14556962025316456,46,"Frustration stemmed from several aspects, notably the early game difficulty spikes, unclear game mechanics, and awkward mapping UI. The 'Great Labyrinth of the Sea' and sea exploration puzzles were frequently cited as tedious or poorly designed, leading to a negative experience. High price points and performance issues also contributed to player frustration.",{"_309":576,"_311":577,"_313":577,"_315":439,"_317":578},"Disappointment",0.0759493670886076,"Disappointment was largely driven by the game's perceived shallow story, outdated design elements, and the mandatory feeling of sea exploration. Players also expressed disappointment with the pricing strategy, the choice to port original versions instead of Untold, and missing features, leading to a feeling of poor value for money.",{"_309":580,"_311":581,"_313":581,"_315":582,"_317":583},"Enjoyment",0.06645569620253164,21,"Players found enjoyment in the game's core gameplay loop, particularly the variety of character builds and party compositions. The map drawing mechanic, sea questing, and overall addictiveness of the game contributed to a fun and immersive experience.",{"_309":585,"_311":586,"_313":586,"_315":444,"_317":587},"Excitement",0.06329113924050633,"Excitement was generated by the game's quality, the anticipation of new titles, and the improvements over previous entries. The strategic combat, unique balance, and the overall depth of the dungeon exploration also contributed to a thrilling experience for players.",{"_309":589,"_311":590,"_313":590,"_315":389,"_317":591},"Joy",0.0379746835443038,"Joy was experienced through engaging gameplay, particularly map drawing, defeating challenging bosses, and the novelty of sea exploration. Players also felt joy from nostalgia, the game being better than remembered, and the convenience of playing on PC.",{"_309":593,"_311":594,"_313":594,"_315":450,"_317":595},"Nostalgia",0.02531645569620253,"Nostalgia was a strong emotion, primarily linked to players' memories of playing the original game or series during their high school years. The classic game's difficulty and the return of familiar mechanics evoked a sense of longing for the past.",{"_309":597,"_311":594,"_313":594,"_315":450,"_317":598},"Informative","This emotion arose when reviews provided helpful advice, gameplay tips, or general guidance for new players. The constructive nature of these reviews was highly valued by the community.",{"_309":600,"_311":601,"_313":601,"_315":357,"_317":602},"Love",0.0189873417721519,"Love for the game and series was expressed due to its overall quality and the deep affection players held for the franchise. Simply playing the game evoked strong positive feelings.",{"_309":604,"_311":605,"_313":605,"_315":168,"_317":606},"Gratitude",0.012658227848101266,"Gratitude was felt for the availability of the game on PC and the existence of the HD remake. Players appreciated the efforts made to bring these classic titles to modern platforms.",{"_309":608,"_311":605,"_313":605,"_315":168,"_317":609},"Boredom","Boredom was reported due to repetitive content, particularly during back-to-back playthroughs, and a general inability to find sustained fun in the gameplay loop. The lack of visual progression in combat also contributed to this feeling.",{"_309":611,"_311":605,"_313":605,"_315":168,"_317":612},"Hope","Players expressed hope for future releases in the series, particularly new entries or PC ports of other titles like EO4. This indicates a strong desire for continued support and development for the franchise.",{"_309":614,"_311":615,"_313":615,"_315":164,"_317":616},"Guidance",0.00949367088607595,"This emotion was associated with reviews that offered practical advice to other players, such as recommendations on difficulty settings or which game in the series to choose. These reviews aimed to help others navigate the game more effectively.",{"_309":618,"_311":615,"_313":615,"_315":164,"_317":619},"Confusion","Confusion arose from the game's story elements, particularly the seafaring content and quests, which some players found unclear or difficult to follow. The complexity of map-making for newcomers also contributed to this feeling.",{"_309":621,"_311":615,"_313":615,"_315":164,"_317":622},"Anger","Anger was a strong negative emotion, primarily triggered by perceived unacceptable design choices, missing vital information within the game, and regret over the purchase decision. This indicates significant dissatisfaction with core aspects of the game.",{"_309":624,"_311":615,"_313":615,"_315":164,"_317":625},"Fatigue","Fatigue was reported due to the game's tiring gameplay, particularly the grind and high difficulty. The hardships encountered during play contributed to a sense of exhaustion.",{"_309":627,"_311":615,"_313":615,"_315":164,"_317":628},"Enthusiasm","Enthusiasm was evident for the game's overall quality, its strategic depth, and its appeal to a niche audience. The challenging TRPG elements also generated a strong positive response from players.",{"_309":630,"_311":615,"_313":615,"_315":164,"_317":631},"Appreciation","Players showed appreciation for the 'miracle remasters' and the game's unique gameplay. The inclusion of new exploration elements and sub-classes was also highly valued.",{"_309":633,"_311":615,"_313":615,"_315":164,"_317":634},"Minor frustration","Minor frustration was experienced due to specific issues like seafaring mechanics, limitations in auto-mapping, and the game's price. 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In a vast and fertile land lies a small town known as Etria, a peaceful village that became famous for a startling discovery. A crack in the vast forest opened at Etria's edge, leading downward like a gaping maw. It all began there...

Those who hear rumors of the labyrinth of Etria begin to harbor dreams of exploring it. Riches, fame, prestige... and a promise: the true spirit of adventure on the perilous edge of death.

Build a party of explorers from nine different character classes - Create a woodland survivalist, shield-bearing protector, whip-wielding dark hunter, and more. Scour through the dungeon's many layers and fend off the unknown to discover the truth behind the Yggdrasil Labyrinth.

Etrian Odyssey HD Features:

Newly remastered graphics, remastered soundtrack and quality of life improvements, including difficulty selection and save slots
Easy access to the Monstrous Codex, quest log and skill tree
Maximize your adventuring by optimizing your party, choose the character classes that work for your playstyle

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This makes the effort to unlock and level them feel unrewarding.",{"_309":1014,"_311":1015,"_313":517,"_315":357,"_317":1016},"Missing Untold Content",0.07681833996651491,"Players expressed disappointment that the HD remaster did not include the significant quality-of-life improvements, story content, or additional features found in the 'Untold' remakes of the game on the 3DS.",[1018,1022,1026,1031,1035,1038,1042,1046,1050,1053,1057,1061],{"_309":1019,"_311":1020,"_313":328,"_315":963,"_317":1021},"Challenging Difficulty Options",0.488824991170428,"The game offers multiple difficulty settings, including 'Expert' which replicates the original DS version's challenging experience. 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Players navigate intricate labyrinths, fight monsters, level up, and manage resources, following a core loop of dungeon exploration and town visits.",{"_309":1032,"_311":1033,"_313":334,"_315":346,"_317":1034},"Strategic FOE and Boss Fights",0.18532742430646912,"FOEs (Field On Enemies) and bosses require strategic thinking and planning, often featuring unique mechanics and significant difficulty spikes. While random encounters can be handled with less thought, these major encounters demand careful preparation.",{"_309":1036,"_311":937,"_313":345,"_315":933,"_317":1037},"Accessible Difficulty and Auto-Battle","The 'Picnic' difficulty mode significantly reduces challenge and provides an experience boost, making the game more accessible. This mode, along with an auto-battle feature, allows for quicker progression through minor encounters.",{"_309":1039,"_311":1040,"_313":398,"_315":399,"_317":1041},"Strategic Skill Tree Progression",0.1416891132372244,"The skill tree system allows for significant character customization and strategic investment. Skill progression can greatly impact difficulty, with certain skills making the mid-game easier, encouraging experimentation to optimize party effectiveness.",{"_309":1043,"_311":1044,"_313":356,"_315":991,"_317":1045},"Faithful to Original Design",0.14083362327194401,"The game largely retains the core gameplay and systems of the original DS version, including its grinding and punishing difficulty. It is considered one of the simpler entries in the series, yet still offers a strict challenge.",{"_309":1047,"_311":1048,"_313":340,"_315":450,"_317":1049},"Limited Class Roster",0.11335129058977955,"The game features a limited number of initial classes, with two additional classes unlocking late in the game. Some players noted a potential for job imbalance, leading to similar party compositions.",{"_309":1051,"_311":945,"_313":345,"_315":404,"_317":1052},"Customizable Party Creation","Players create and customize a party of up to five adventurers from various classes, choosing their roles and positions. This party creation is central to the gameplay loop, influencing combat and exploration strategies.",{"_309":1054,"_311":1055,"_313":351,"_315":292,"_317":1056},"Loot-Based Shop Unlocks",0.08128810677768691,"A key progression mechanic involves selling monster drops and materials to the shop. This action unlocks new equipment and items for purchase, encouraging players to gather resources during dungeon delves.",{"_309":1058,"_311":1059,"_313":449,"_315":292,"_317":1060},"Unfolding Story, No Handholding",0.07612743037573118,"The game features a compelling story that unfolds gradually, with significant dialogue appearing later in the game. It is noted for its lack of handholding, requiring players to figure things out independently.",{"_309":1062,"_311":1059,"_313":449,"_315":292,"_317":1063},"Turn-Based Attrition Combat","The game features a turn-based RPG combat system with attrition mechanics, emphasizing resource management, skill usage, and buff/debuff application. Grinding is an inherent part of the progression.",[1065,1069,1073,1077,1081,1085,1089],{"_309":1066,"_311":1067,"_313":314,"_315":404,"_317":1068},"Excellent Steam Deck performance",0.11503383478906427,"Players report excellent performance on the Steam Deck, noting smooth gameplay and extended battery life, making it ideal for portable play. This includes good battery life due to static images and limited animations.",{"_309":1070,"_311":1071,"_313":345,"_315":168,"_317":1072},"Robust display options",0.07004718226215205,"The PC version provides essential display options, including adjustable screen resolution, high frame rate support up to 150 FPS, and V-Sync, allowing players to customize their visual experience.",{"_309":1074,"_311":1075,"_313":398,"_315":124,"_317":1076},"Fast combat animations",0.04237492855831981,"The option to speed up combat animations greatly enhances the game's flow and comfort, allowing players to progress through battles more quickly and efficiently.",{"_309":1078,"_311":1079,"_313":351,"_315":127,"_317":1080},"Seamless cloud saves",0.024310814279558914,"Cloud save synchronization works seamlessly between PC and Steam Deck, ensuring players can continue their progress across devices without interruption.",{"_309":1082,"_311":1083,"_313":340,"_315":127,"_317":1084},"Automatic wall mapping",0.023829173480331933,"The inclusion of automatic wall mapping is a significant quality-of-life improvement, reducing the manual effort required for map completion.",{"_309":1086,"_311":1087,"_313":409,"_315":127,"_317":1088},"Small game size",0.021532088901194516,"The game's small file size of only 1 GB is a positive point, making it easy to download and store.",{"_309":1090,"_311":1091,"_313":414,"_315":127,"_317":1092},"Improved music",0.020825151883010904,"Players noted that the game's music has been significantly improved, enhancing the overall audio experience.",[1094,1098,1103,1107,1110,1115,1119,1123],{"_309":1095,"_311":1096,"_313":322,"_315":323,"_317":1097},"Niche Audience, Specific Appeal",0.4115572428156924,"This game caters to a niche audience, specifically fans of classic, grind-heavy dungeon crawlers and turn-based RPGs. It is not recommended for players seeking a strong story, character development, or modern RPG conventions, as it can be off-putting to those unfamiliar with its style.",{"_309":1099,"_311":1100,"_313":328,"_315":1101,"_317":1102},"Start with Etrian Odyssey III",0.3497746909944997,32,"Many players suggest that Etrian Odyssey III is a better starting point for newcomers to the series due to its more polished experience. While the first game is worth playing for historical context, it's often recommended to begin with later, more refined entries.",{"_309":1104,"_311":1105,"_313":334,"_315":133,"_317":1106},"Good Value on Sale",0.311682333495028,"The game is frequently recommended, especially when purchased on sale or as part of a bundle. While some find the full price too high, a discount makes it a worthwhile investment for those interested in the genre.",{"_309":1108,"_311":986,"_313":340,"_315":379,"_317":1109},"Compelling but Demanding Gameplay","The game's stripped-down gameplay loop can be compelling, but it's not for everyone. Players are advised to manage expectations regarding graphics and potential backtracking, and some suggest taking breaks or adjusting difficulty if frustrations arise.",{"_309":1111,"_311":1112,"_313":351,"_315":1113,"_317":1114},"Solid Dungeon Crawler for Veterans",0.18529681304623083,15,"The game is a solid entry in the dungeon crawler (DRPG) genre and is highly recommended for veterans of this specific type of game. However, it may not be the best entry point for beginners to DRPGs due to its demanding nature.",{"_309":1116,"_311":1117,"_313":356,"_315":292,"_317":1118},"Guides Recommended for Progression",0.0779631435626093,"Players frequently recommend using strategy guides for skill details, difficult quests, and general progression. This can save time and reduce frustration, especially for later game content.",{"_309":1120,"_311":1121,"_313":414,"_315":164,"_317":1122},"Watch Videos Before Buying",0.04747108067947843,"New players are strongly advised to watch review or gameplay videos before purchasing. This helps them understand the game's unique mechanics and determine if it aligns with their preferences.",{"_309":1124,"_311":1125,"_313":1126,"_315":164,"_317":1127},"Play and Enjoy",0.0412733391703078,0.2,"Despite varied opinions, some players simply encourage others to try the game and play it in a way that maximizes their personal enjoyment.",[1129,1134,1138,1142,1146,1149,1153],{"_309":1130,"_311":1131,"_313":322,"_315":1132,"_317":1133},"Classic Atlus Remaster",0.3380436130275739,30,"The game is a classic Atlus title, specifically a remaster of a 2006/2007 Nintendo DS game, Etrian Odyssey. It's seen as a great introduction to the franchise, with many callbacks to earlier entries and features from later ones, appealing to both long-time fans and newcomers.",{"_309":1135,"_311":1136,"_313":398,"_315":335,"_317":1137},"Minimal Story, Mixed Reception",0.20157026615714368,"The game's narrative is generally minimal, serving more as a backdrop for world introduction. While some players found it enjoyable with decent twists, others noted the lack of dialogue and voice acting, contributing to a feeling of a prolonged prologue rather than a rich story.",{"_309":1139,"_311":1140,"_313":322,"_315":389,"_317":1141},"Beautiful Anime Art Style",0.17002693588466933,"The game features a beautiful and refined anime-style art, with charming character illustrations and a well-integrated font. This unique aesthetic is a significant draw for many players, contributing to a cozy and appealing atmosphere.",{"_309":1143,"_311":1144,"_313":409,"_315":404,"_317":1145},"Gameplay Can Be Boring",0.09266371215323456,"Some players found the gameplay potentially boring, suggesting it might not appeal to everyone. One reviewer felt the game was overpriced at $40, valuing it closer to $20, and expressed a loss of trust in the company for future purchases.",{"_309":354,"_311":1147,"_313":345,"_315":164,"_317":1148},0.05645294690090396,"The game offers substantial post-clear content, which some players felt was as extensive as the main game itself. It includes numerous side quests and super-bosses, with a guide often recommended for navigating this challenging post-game content.",{"_309":1150,"_311":1151,"_313":351,"_315":164,"_317":1152},"Robust Character Customization",0.055416672710571525,"The game provides great character customization options, allowing players to create unique characters and even use illustrations from different professions. This encourages players to build their own narratives and immerse themselves in the world.",{"_309":1154,"_311":1155,"_313":340,"_315":164,"_317":1156},"PC Release & Localizations",0.05431876910981628,"The game is now available on PC and includes Spanish and Korean localizations. Players reported no translation issues with the story or side quests, indicating a high-quality localization effort.",[1158,1162,1165,1169,1172,1175,1178,1180,1183,1187,1191,1193,1197,1199,1201,1205,1208,1211,1215,1217],{"_309":566,"_311":1159,"_313":1159,"_315":1160,"_317":1161},0.27702702702702703,123,"Players found satisfaction in the game's core gameplay loop, particularly the challenging combat, party building, and the unique mapping and exploration mechanics. The quality of the remaster, including quality of life improvements, PC optimization, and Steam Deck performance, significantly contributed to a positive overall experience, allowing players to enjoy the game's enduring appeal and successfully complete content.",{"_309":571,"_311":1163,"_313":1163,"_315":904,"_317":1164},0.15990990990990991,"Frustration stemmed primarily from late-game tedium, including difficult final bosses, problematic map design with invisible teleport points and dead ends, and excessive grinding requirements. Issues with class balance, inconvenient game design choices, and difficulty spikes also contributed to player annoyance, making the game feel like a chore at times.",{"_309":576,"_311":1166,"_313":1166,"_315":1167,"_317":1168},0.12387387387387387,55,"Disappointment was largely driven by the perceived lack of story and meaningful content, especially in the post-game. Players also expressed dissatisfaction with outdated systems, unintuitive gameplay, and the game's pricing, particularly when compared to the 'Untold' versions which offered more story content.",{"_309":630,"_311":1170,"_313":1170,"_315":176,"_317":1171},0.06531531531531531,"Players appreciated the game's art style, music, and the unique mapping mechanic, especially with mouse support. The quality of life changes and overall remaster improvements were highly valued, as was Atlus's continued support for the genre and the game's ability to bridge old and new school experiences.",{"_309":580,"_311":1173,"_313":1173,"_315":133,"_317":1174},0.06306306306306306,"Enjoyment was derived from the overall gameplay experience, including the challenging combat, party building, and the unique map-drawing system. The game's art style, genre appeal, and the satisfaction of progression contributed to a fun and engaging experience from start to finish.",{"_309":585,"_311":1176,"_313":1176,"_315":1113,"_317":1177},0.033783783783783786,"Excitement was generated by the thrilling gameplay, exploration, and the discovery of the Etrian Odyssey series for the first time. The prospect of future content, perfect remasters, and the return of the game series also contributed to a sense of anticipation and enthusiasm.",{"_309":593,"_311":1176,"_313":1176,"_315":1113,"_317":1179},"Nostalgia was a strong emotion for players who had experienced the game or series since childhood, particularly those revisiting it from their DS days. The game's ability to retain its original feel and quality, along with its old-school maze environment, evoked fond memories.",{"_309":589,"_311":1181,"_313":1181,"_315":991,"_317":1182},0.024774774774774775,"Joy was experienced through the immersive dungeon crawling experience, particularly the satisfaction of hand-drawing maps and successful exploration. The game's performance on Steam Deck, its art style, music, and the overall sense of accomplishment, including one-shotting FOEs, brought significant delight.",{"_309":621,"_311":1184,"_313":1184,"_315":1185,"_317":1186},0.02027027027027027,9,"Anger arose from frustrating game mechanics, such as misleading skill descriptions, and the overall feeling of the game being a massive time sink without sufficient reward. Technical issues like freezing and data loss, along with perceived unfair game mechanics and UI design, also contributed to this negative emotion.",{"_309":1188,"_311":1189,"_313":1189,"_315":404,"_317":1190},"Amusement",0.015765765765765764,"Amusement stemmed from the game's extreme difficulty and its appeal to players who enjoy a 'masochistic' challenge. The self-deprecating humor about past skill and the game's suitability for casual play during other activities also contributed to this feeling.",{"_309":608,"_311":1189,"_313":1189,"_315":404,"_317":1192},"Boredom was caused by tedious gameplay, repetitive animations, and a lack of quality of life features. The slow pacing, uninteresting music and art, and a perceived lack of story also contributed to a monotonous experience for some players.",{"_309":1194,"_311":1195,"_313":1195,"_315":292,"_317":1196},"Caution",0.01126126126126126,"Caution was expressed regarding the game's high difficulty, especially in the end-game content, and the significant grinding required for achievements. Players warned others about the importance of decision-making and the game's suitability for specific player types.",{"_309":600,"_311":1195,"_313":1195,"_315":292,"_317":1198},"Love was a strong emotion directed towards the series as a whole and the game's enduring appeal. Players expressed deep affection for the game itself, highlighting its overall quality and lasting impact.",{"_309":627,"_311":1195,"_313":1195,"_315":292,"_317":1200},"Enthusiasm was evident in strong recommendations for the game, praising its quality as an epitome of the JRPG dungeon crawler genre. The game's design philosophy, rewarding gameplay loop, and niche appeal generated significant excitement and positive sentiment.",{"_309":1202,"_311":1203,"_313":1203,"_315":168,"_317":1204},"Warning",0.009009009009009009,"Players issued warnings about the game's expert difficulty and punishing nature, advising that it might be off-putting for most players. This served as a caution to potential new players about the challenging experience ahead.",{"_309":1206,"_311":1203,"_313":1203,"_315":168,"_317":1207},"Relief","Relief was felt due to the quality of life additions in the remastered edition, such as quick save and auto-mapping features. The maintenance of the original difficulty while improving accessibility also contributed to a sense of ease and satisfaction.",{"_309":1209,"_311":1203,"_313":1203,"_315":168,"_317":1210},"Acceptance","Acceptance was shown towards the PC mapping solution and the game's compulsive loop, acknowledging its fun for genre fans despite its quirks and high price. Players accepted the game's design choices and pricing as part of the overall experience.",{"_309":1212,"_311":1213,"_313":1213,"_315":164,"_317":1214},"Annoyance",0.006756756756756757,"Annoyance stemmed from boring and time-wasting quests, an unclear skill tree, and a confusing economic system. Players also expressed irritation at misinformed negative reviews, indicating a defense of the game despite its flaws.",{"_309":618,"_311":1213,"_313":1213,"_315":164,"_317":1216},"Confusion arose from a lack of clear information within the game, leading players to question if the game was truly fun. Unclear story elements and mechanics also contributed to a sense of bewilderment.",{"_309":1218,"_311":1213,"_313":1213,"_315":164,"_317":1219},"Surprise","Surprise was experienced upon discovering unexpected positive elements, such as an excellent story or the late realization of useful features like auto-travel routes. The deceptive difficulty of the game also led to unexpected challenges.",{"_641":1221,"_649":1225,"_659":1228},{"_643":1222,"_645":1223,"_647":1224},8047,7093,954,[651,652,1226,654,1227,658,655,653],"Character Progression","Party-based Combat",[1229,1232,1235,1238,1240,1243,1246,1249,1252,1255,1258,1261,1264],{"_309":1230,"_313":314,"_317":1231},"Improved late-game dungeon design","The design of later dungeons, particularly the 6th stratum and post-game content, was heavily criticized for being tedious, convoluted, and overly reliant on frustrating mechanics like teleports, pitfalls, and hidden passages.",{"_309":1233,"_313":322,"_317":1234},"Reduced grinding requirements","The game requires excessive grinding for experience and money, especially for new party members or to overcome difficulty spikes, which becomes tedious and unrewarding.",{"_309":1236,"_313":328,"_317":1237},"Clearer skill tree descriptions and improved UI","The skill tree is poorly designed, with vague descriptions and unintuitive layouts that make it difficult for players to plan builds or understand skill effects, often leading to wasted skill points.",{"_309":1239,"_313":334,"_317":1016},"Inclusion of 'Untold' content",{"_309":1241,"_313":334,"_317":1242},"More substantial story content","The game's story is widely considered to be minimal, bland, and often nonsensical or non-existent for large portions of the game, failing to provide motivation for progression.",{"_309":1244,"_313":334,"_317":1245},"Rebalanced boss difficulty","Certain bosses, especially in the late game and post-game, have extreme difficulty spikes and often require very specific party compositions or classes to defeat, forcing frustrating grinding or re-specialization.",{"_309":1247,"_313":398,"_317":1248},"Improved item drop rates and clarity for conditional drops","Players reported frustratingly low and inconsistent drop rates for quest items and rare materials, making progression and item acquisition a tedious chore, with conditional drops often unclear.",{"_309":1250,"_313":345,"_317":1251},"Improved side quest design","Side quests are generally uninspired, repetitive fetch quests with minimal guidance and often insignificant rewards, adding little value to the game.",{"_309":1253,"_313":345,"_317":1254},"Reduced random encounter frequency","The frequency of random encounters is excessively high, particularly in later stages of the game, constantly interrupting exploration, map drawing, and overall pacing.",{"_309":1256,"_313":345,"_317":1257},"Increased inventory size and item stacking","The small inventory size and lack of item stacking force frequent returns to town, interrupting exploration and material gathering.",{"_309":1259,"_313":345,"_317":1260},"Class rebalancing for better diversity and viability","The Medic class is considered overpowered and almost mandatory, while unlockable classes are introduced too late and are generally perceived as underpowered, leading to a lack of party diversity.",{"_309":1262,"_313":351,"_317":1263},"Clearer shortcut indicators","The game lacks clear indicators for shortcuts, forcing players to tediously search for them, making navigation more frustrating than it needs to be.",{"_309":1265,"_313":340,"_317":1266},"Improved in-game guidance and tutorials","Players frequently recommend using strategy guides for skill details, difficult quests, and general progression, indicating a lack of sufficient in-game information.",[1268,1269,1270,1271,1272,1273],"Balanced, flexible difficulty options","Satisfying map drawing mechanic","Engaging dungeon crawler RPG","Outdated, unpolished gameplay","Frustrating late-game dungeon design","Excessive, tedious grinding","2025-07-29T09:20:15.713",{"_738":1276,"_740":1277,"_755":1284,"_756":1285,"_758":1286,"_760":164,"_761":1276},277,{"_742":1278,"_744":1279,"_746":1280,"_748":1281,"_750":1282,"_752":969,"_753":1283},445,173,450,698,696,227,56,161,217,[1288],{"_734":1289},["D",1753780815713],"https://shared.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1868180/library_600x900.jpg","gamesCount","page","search",[1295,1297,1299,1301,1303,1305,1307,1309,1311,1313],{"_28":1296,"_16":654},"714d0b93-9f81-4c2a-8242-81940e58211c",{"_28":1298,"_16":1226},"93cf5fc0-f36a-4f23-befd-8546587b20a1",{"_28":1300,"_16":658},"1bcbd065-9d24-4f95-a4fa-d71f93bed139",{"_28":1302,"_16":651},"a8878d74-b1b7-4b71-8524-15acfb68740f",{"_28":1304,"_16":653},"e9dbbefb-c9c3-49a1-99e5-ca582aba1eb1",{"_28":1306,"_16":656},"18162bff-5888-46e9-bba5-3f8e08e6bdcb",{"_28":1308,"_16":1227},"51782b99-0e4a-4f6f-96ec-e0faf8c3658d",{"_28":1310,"_16":655},"d901da7c-66b3-4ded-909a-d96f94e3e9c2",{"_28":1312,"_16":657},"4010a81e-9693-4679-a2cc-3db9b0ff2945",{"_28":1314,"_16":652},"e3dd2e6c-388e-4f84-b36d-449e7a3fdcea","initialCategories",[1317],{"_28":1304,"_16":653},"actionData","errors"]

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