Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth (2016)

"Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth – The fifth main installment of the long-running Etrian Odyssey series is finally arriving!

Role-playing (RPG)Strategy Adventure Action Fantasy exploration turn-based jrpg overworld class-based grid-based movement dungeon crawler roaming encounters turn-based combat day/night cycle bow and arrow loot gatheringNintendo 3DS

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Nintendo LifeMorgan SleeperNov 20179/10
Whether it's your first foray into Yggdrasil or your fifth, playing Etrian Odyssey V is a true pleasure. Its addictive central gameplay loop combines engaging exploration, strategic combat and DIY cartography, all wrapped up in a charming presentation and a lush, organic aesthetic. It's gorgeous to look at it, beautifully balanced, and polished to a sheen, but perhaps best of all Etrian Odyssey V feels like the culmination of a concept that's uniquely tied to the 3DS. With its touchscreen mapping and masterful use of stereoscopic 3D, it feels utterly at home here, and while the little handheld may have plenty of life in it yet, we still can't imagine a more fitting swan song for this extraordinary era of dual-screened RPG wonder. A must for any aspiring adventurer.
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ZTGDJae LeeOct 20179/10
Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth continues the proud tradition of the franchise with its stellar character customization and level designs as it poses a daunting challenge, well worth conquering- one tile at a time.
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PolygonJeremy ParishOct 20178.5/10
While Etrian Odyssey 5 may not be well-suited for genre novices or people who shy away from the combat side of RPGs, you'd be hard-pressed to find a stronger example of this particular slice of the genre. It offers enormous customization; fresh challenges both inside and out of combat; a setting rich with things to do besides simply fight; and best of all, that addictive mapping feature. Here's a game destined to appeal to the lizard brain of Type-A personalities, to people who love to line up details and see everything slowly take shape. With each line you draw on the in-game map, you bring a tiny bit more order to chaos and transform the unknown into the familiar. Etrian Odyssey 5 isn't simply the best game in its own franchise, it's easily the richest and most satisfying dungeon crawler to appear in the past decade.
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Metro GameCentralNov 20177/10
One of the oddest sequels of all time, which removes one of the series' most interesting features and adds almost nothing in return.
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Game InformerKimberley WallaceOct 20177.5/10
While the best moments come when your hand-crafted party combines to defeat a powerful foe, the patience and repetition required becomes frustrating
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