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Etrian Odyssey II HD

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 2023

Should you play it?

Take off to the skies for High Lagaard, a mysterious castle beyond the clouds. Assemble a team of heroes, seek the mystery of the colossal Yggdrasil tree and uncover the truth of the city!

What works

  • Deep and challenging dungeon crawling
  • Extensive party customization and class variety
  • Immersive mapping and exploration mechanics
  • High replayability with multiple difficulty modes
  • Improved visuals and quality-of-life features in hd remaster

Things to keep in mind

  • Steep difficulty curve with punishing mechanics
  • Some class balance issues and forced class-specific paths
  • Tedious grinding and backtracking required
  • Minimal narrative and character development
  • Pc port lacks touch controls and has clunky ui for mapping

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Etrian Odyssey II HD: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Relaxation.

Last update: 24/08/2026