Etrian Mystery Dungeon

 3DS
  • Publisher: Atlus
  • Release Date: Apr 7, 2015
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 44 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 44
  3. Negative: 1 out of 44
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  1. Digital Chumps
    Apr 8, 2015
    74
    Combining the maddening and dedicated labyrinths of Etrian Odyssey with Mystery Dungeon's ode to indifferent but committed variability would seem to be the videogame equivalent of pushing an immovable object against an unstoppable force. It's an attractive paradox, and, rather than explode on contact, both series' unique strengths coalesce into a grueling exploration of applied skill and tough love.
  2. CD-Action
    Jan 12, 2016
    70
    An old school roguelike enriched with some interesting twists. [13/2015, p.73]
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  3. Cubed3
    Nov 15, 2015
    70
    The enjoyment of Etrian Mystery Dungeon will be very much dependent on how much a player enjoys the core experience of repeated dungeon excursions.
  5. DarkZero
    Oct 8, 2015
    70
    Etrian Mystery Dungeon is a good dungeon crawler with a few small annoying elements to it. For some those might all add up and cause a great deal of frustration, but for people who are able to put up with it and dig deep into the dungeons, there’s fun to be had.
  6. Metro GameCentral
    Sep 23, 2015
    70
    It won’t convert many new fans to either series but this is a successful mix of the best of both (minus the map-making) and whose new ideas deserve a future of their own.
  7. Brash Games
    Sep 18, 2015
    70
    Etrian Mystery Dungeon isn’t a bad game, but it is a disappointing one. There are better JRPGs out there and unfortunately this one just left me wanting more.
  8. Nintendo Force Magazine
    May 27, 2015
    70
    If you're down for a lengthy adventure filled with frustrating trials and tribulations, then Etrian Mystery Dungeon might by perfect for you. [Issue #15; May/June 2015, p.74]
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  9. GameSpot
    Apr 6, 2015
    70
    The narrative thread is just strong enough to remain interesting, but it takes a back seat to the loot-soaked foundation that works so well.
  10. IGN Italia
    Oct 12, 2015
    69
    Unoriginal and a bit repetitive, this new Mystery Dungeon chapter will appeal to long-time fans of the saga.
  11. Arcade Sushi
    Apr 13, 2015
    65
    The team behind Etrian Mystery Dungeon should have spent a little more time making its gameplay deeper than its labyrinths.
  12. RPG Fan
    Apr 7, 2015
    65
    Neither a very good Etrian game nor a very good Mystery Dungeon game.
  13. GameCritics
    Apr 7, 2015
    50
    I love the Etrian Odyssey series and Shiren The Wanderer is quite possibly my favorite roguelike of all time, but not everything can come together as deliciously as chocolate and peanut butter. The two franchises here don't complement each other in any beneficial way, and the end result comes off as ill-fitting and awkward.
  14. RPGamer
    Apr 7, 2015
    50
    Roguelike mechanics are not a turn-on for me in most instances, and after finishing this I fervently hope not to deal with trap-laden dungeons again for a very long time. It's some kind of testament to Etrian Mystery that I was able to finish it, but not without many irrational bursts of rage at its mechanics.

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#17 Best 3DS Game of 2015
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#22 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2015
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#29 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2015

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 56 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 56
  3. Negative: 7 out of 56
  1. JeffreyTey
    Apr 12, 2015
    8
    If you like rogue-like games, Etrian Mystery Dungeon is the perfect game for you. A very good crossover of two different series Etrian OdysseyIf you like rogue-like games, Etrian Mystery Dungeon is the perfect game for you. A very good crossover of two different series Etrian Odyssey and Mystery Dungeon, it takes the best of both games and combines them.

    If you've played any games in the Etrian Odyssey series, you would know the daunting and medium to high level of difficulty the game throws at you and it is no different here. That being said, like all EO games, it also encourages you to try different playstyles with a wide variety of job classes to choose from.

    You definitely do not die in the first dungeon. All you need is planning and understanding of what to do as well as understanding party synergy. Overall Etrian Mystery Dungeon is a very solid game that will appeal to players who like to customize their own parties and rogue-like gamers.    … Full Review »
  2. mikeanite12
    Apr 26, 2015
    5
    First of all, I would like to say that this game is fun in its own merit and worth a play-through if you like rouge-like games and want aFirst of all, I would like to say that this game is fun in its own merit and worth a play-through if you like rouge-like games and want a fresh feel in gameplay. That being said, there are many, MANY issues with this game that seem to more than just oversight, but actual negligence.

    First of all your team AI is almost worthless, the only saving grace being the skill that allows you to control your party for 9 turns and turning off their skills altogether so that they don't burn all of their TP in the first few encounters of enemies because apparently if my tank is missing 5 health, she's in need of an immediate heal. If a party member is in a hallway, they see nothing and seem to be incapable of making any choices for themselves, often my gunner gets stuck in the hallway with a monster just a few squares away, but because the healer is standing in the doorway, my gunner is blind to the monster.

    DOE's. The only ONLY threat they possess is sneaking by you when trying to get to the town. Other than that, throw on a couple of debuffs and they fall without having much of an impact on the game other than slowing down your exploration of the dungeons. I like the idea of DOE's being very strong but it was handled very poorly, a fire link and a bind shouldn't be every single damn DOE's weakness. Granted, the bosses were actually entertaining.

    I like pokemon mystery dungeon, and etrian odyssey is one of my favorite game series, but if something isn't done to at least fix some basic mechanics of EO mystery dungeon, it was both a waste of etrian odyssey's development team and my time.    … Full Review »
  3. TemplarGR
    Sep 10, 2016
    0
    Another overrated japanese trash by Atlus. You can count on them to always disrespect the player's time, making very cheap games with littleAnother overrated japanese trash by Atlus. You can count on them to always disrespect the player's time, making very cheap games with little effort on their part and just padding them with endless brainless boring grinding, because they can. Then they can advertise "hundrends of hours of gameplay". Yeah right.

    If you somehow don't value your life and your time, you can play this. I suppose it is better than just starring at a wall. The rest of us can play decent games.    … Full Review »
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