Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection

69%
Game Brain Score Based on 26 reviews
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Despite the cartography being less enjoyable than on DS, this remaster is still the best way to experience once of the best Etrian Odyssey games...as long as you play in handheld mode!
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Create endless adventures with the Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection! Explore the rich beginnings of this RPG franchise with remasters of three timeless adventures that inspire players to go on a journey of discovery, mapping deep dungeons, and building customized parties for exploring and engaging in tactical combat. Play as the leader of a guild of adventurers, searching for rare treasures and …

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
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Reviews

69%
Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews
music7 positive mentions
  • The remaster features excellent visual and audio improvements, making the classic games feel fresh on the Nintendo Switch.
  • Gameplay remains deeply satisfying with engaging dungeon exploration, challenging turn-based combat, and a good variety of job classes.
  • The collection offers hundreds of hours of content, with adjustable difficulty options that cater to both newcomers and series veterans.
  • The remaster lacks significant new features or enhancements, making it feel like a straightforward port of decade-old titles.
  • The transition from dual-screen to single-screen has resulted in clunky cartography mechanics and a less enjoyable mapping experience.
  • The price point feels steep for what is essentially a collection of HD ports with minimal changes, leading to a perception of being overpriced.
  • gameplay8 mentions

    The gameplay in the Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection retains its enjoyable dungeon-crawling mechanics and offers a good variety of job classes, though it lacks significant new features and content from previous remakes. While the difficulty can be adjusted at any time, the transition to single-screen play has resulted in some clunky controls and adaptation issues. Overall, the remastered graphics and music enhance the experience, but some players may find the gameplay less varied compared to later entries in the series.

    • “There may not be any real new features to speak of in Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection, apart from a difficulty selection and a lick of paint, but there is still a huge amount of very enjoyable gameplay.”
    • “It pairs a very similar storyline and gameplay with equally refreshed graphics and music to celebrate its port to the Switch.”
    • “Difficulty can be adjusted at any time in town. Dungeon-crawling gameplay is still fun and challenging, with an excellent soundtrack and a good variety of job classes.”
    • “The Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection remasters the first three games of the series for the Nintendo Switch and PC, maintaining its unique dungeon crawling gameplay but struggling with the transition from dual to single-screen.”
    • “[Adaption of cartography mechanics is clunky, lacks the content from prior remakes, class balance is wonky, build and party variety pales in comparison to later entries.]”
    • “[Controller mapping is extremely clunky, narrative is simple and takes a backseat to gameplay.]”
  • music8 mentions

    The music in the game has received high praise, particularly for its excellent soundtrack composed by Yuzo Koshiro, which enhances the overall experience. While some users noted that the music can be a mixed bag, the majority agree that it contributes positively to the dungeon-crawling gameplay and adds to the game's atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, complementing the refreshed graphics and engaging gameplay.

    • “It pairs a very similar storyline and gameplay with equally refreshed graphics and music to celebrate its port to the Switch.”
    • “Excellent soundtrack, good variety of job classes.”
    • “Excellent dungeon-crawling, great Yuzo Koshiro music, killer cartography hook, wide variety of character classes.”
  • graphics3 mentions

    The graphics in the game have been notably refreshed for the Switch port, enhancing the overall visual experience while maintaining a similar storyline and gameplay. Users appreciate the improved visuals and immersive sound, which contribute to an engaging and relaxing atmosphere, especially in handheld mode. Despite some minor compromises, the graphics support the game's strategic depth and extensive content.

    • “It pairs a very similar storyline and gameplay with equally refreshed graphics and music to celebrate its port to the Switch.”
    • “Despite some compromises in the mapping function, the collection offers improved visuals, auto-battles, and remains an engaging strategic adventure, particularly on handheld devices.”
    • “Tons of variety in team building, addictive, tough combat, literally hundreds of hours of content across all three games, immersive, relaxing sound and visuals.”
  • story1 mentions

    The story features a familiar narrative that aligns closely with its gameplay, enhanced by updated graphics and music, making it a fitting celebration for its port to the Switch.

    • “It pairs a very similar storyline and gameplay with equally refreshed graphics and music to celebrate its port to the Switch.”
    • “The narrative is deeply engaging, with well-developed characters that draw you into their world.”
    • “The story unfolds in a captivating way, keeping you on the edge of your seat with unexpected twists and turns.”
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