Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight

83%
Game Brain Score Based on 15 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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The Fafnir Knight is the second game in the Untold series which are to be remakes of the original Etrian Odyssey games. The games are first person RPG dungeon crawlers where you create a map of the labyrinth as you explore and complete quests. 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 class…

  • Nintendo 3ds
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Reviews

83%
Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews
story4 positive mentions
character development3 negative mentions
  • Beautiful graphics and character art enhance the immersive experience.
  • Engaging dungeon exploration with a deep and strategic battle system.
  • Offers a wealth of content and customization options, making it accessible for both newcomers and series veterans.
  • The story and character development are weak, lacking depth and engagement.
  • Map making can become tedious and disrupt the gameplay flow.
  • Some features, like town management, feel unnecessary and complicate the experience.
  • story7 mentions

    The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews; while some praise its depth and context, particularly in the new campaign that enhances the original, others criticize it for being uninteresting and lacking character development. The visuals and soundtrack are highlighted positively, but some players feel that the story does not fully capitalize on the game's potential, with certain gameplay elements detracting from the narrative experience. Overall, it appears to be an improvement over previous titles, yet still falls short in delivering a compelling story.

    • “It features the original Etrian Odyssey 2, as well as a new story-based campaign, successfully separating itself from both the first Untold and the original sequel.”
    • “Pitch perfect mechanics, all present in their best realization yet; the story gives real context and weight to the proceedings; practically two games in one, giving players hundreds of hours of hardcore role playing and dungeon crawling.”
    • “A good story in a series not particularly known for good stories, easily an improvement over the original.”
    • “What it's lacking in story and character development, it more than makes up for in strategy-based gameplay.”
    • “Anime cutscenes are not in 3D. It feels like a missed opportunity. Map making becomes tiresome and disruptive, and the game is weak in the story department.”
    • “While it features the original Etrian Odyssey 2, the new story-based campaign fails to engage, making it feel disconnected from both the first Untold and the original sequel.”
  • graphics3 mentions

    The graphics are widely praised for their beauty, featuring stunning character portraits and impressive in-game visuals. The cartography is highlighted as a standout element, contributing to the overall aesthetic appeal, while the game also benefits from great localization and a rich array of content.

    • “Beautiful graphics and nice character portraits, cartography! Great localization, seemingly endless content.”
    • “Fantastic character art and in-game visuals, the same deep, hardcore dungeon crawling you’d expect from an Etrian Odyssey title, and more. Beautiful original soundtrack, competent voicework, a good story in a series not particularly known for good stories, a ton of new features, easily an improvement over the original.”
  • gameplay3 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by a robust and strategic battle system, featuring elaborate mechanics and customizable characters with extensive upgrade options. Players appreciate the effective use of dual screens, enhancing the experience, while the integration of story elements adds depth and context to the gameplay, offering hundreds of hours of engaging role-playing and dungeon crawling.

    • “Elaborate and detailed battle system mechanics, customizable characters with long upgrade trees, and good use of both screens, top and bottom.”
    • “Pitch-perfect mechanics, all present in their best realization yet; the story gives real context and weight to the proceedings, practically two games in one, giving players hundreds of hours of hardcore role-playing and dungeon crawling.”
    • “What it's lacking in story and character development, it more than makes up for in strategy-based gameplay.”
    • “The battle system mechanics are elaborate and detailed, with customizable characters and long upgrade trees. The use of both screens, top and bottom, is good.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised, featuring a beautiful original soundtrack that enhances the overall experience and is considered a significant improvement over previous titles. Reviewers note that the soundtrack is engaging and memorable, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere and storytelling.

    • “A beautiful original soundtrack, competent voicework, and a good story in a series not particularly known for good stories.”
    • “A soundtrack that would make Apollo himself proud.”
    • “Engaging cast of characters and refined grimoire and force systems.”
  • character development1 mentions

    While the game excels in strategy-based gameplay, it falls short in story and character development, leaving players wanting more depth in the characters and narrative.

    • “What it's lacking in story and character development, it more than makes up for in strategy-based gameplay.”
    • “The characters feel one-dimensional and fail to evolve throughout the game.”
    • “There is little to no depth in the character arcs, making it hard to connect with them.”
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83% average critic score

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