Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight

 3DS
  • Publisher: Atlus
  • Release Date: Aug 4, 2015
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 41
  3. Negative: 0 out of 41
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  1. IGN
    Aug 7, 2015
    73
    Etrian Odyssey is a meaty adventure with dozens of dungeon floors and bone-crushing challenges to overcome with its competent turn-based combat. The story isn’t perfect, but I was happily kept busy with exploring the world, battling bosses, and feeding the hungry citizens of my hubtown.
  2. Brash Games
    Feb 19, 2016
    70
    The technically improved but fundamentally unchanged Classic Mode arguably remains the strongest aspect of this package, but whichever way you choose to tackle the latest entry in Atlus’ much loved, Etrian Odyssey series, the gameplay and decidedly old school dungeon crawling mechanics remain as strong and compelling as ever.
  3. Metro GameCentral
    Feb 9, 2016
    70
    Etrian Odyssey probably didn’t need a second remake, especially with story and characters this unengaging, but the game underneath is still a superior dungeon crawler.
  5. Digitally Downloaded
    Feb 1, 2016
    70
    You know what you’re getting from it, but by the end of it, if you play enough games in this genre, you will probably be itching to play something a little more creative.
  6. GameSpot
    Jul 30, 2015
    70
    Etrian Odyssey Untold 2 has some flaws, certainly--the additions to the formula make it more accessible but don't ultimately enhance the game. On the other hand, it looks great, it retains the traditional Etrian Odyssey experience in Classic mode, and you still feel empowered after defeating a challenging FOE with only a sliver of health to your name.

Awards & Rankings

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#11 Best 3DS Game of 2015
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#33 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2015
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#20 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2015

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 66 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 66
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 66
  3. Negative: 10 out of 66
  1. Rtheom
    Aug 12, 2015
    8
    There's nothing new here, but that's fine. Its nice enough to get a "retelling" of the story of the original game with nice cut scenes everyThere's nothing new here, but that's fine. Its nice enough to get a "retelling" of the story of the original game with nice cut scenes every once in a while. The mapping is easier than ever, but you can adjust how much the game helps you on that, so you can go back to original "do it all yourself" mode if you want. The game is easier than the original release, even on expert mode, but that's fine. I'm finding it offer just enough of a challenge to allow me to enjoy it. Overall, as an Etrian longtimer that doesn't have entire days to devote to the game anymore, I'm pleased with it.… Full Review »
  2. TemplarGR
    Sep 10, 2016
    0
    Typical overrated Atlus trash. A game i should have liked, since i am an oldtime hardcore PC RPG fan, but if you think this game has anythingTypical overrated Atlus trash. A game i should have liked, since i am an oldtime hardcore PC RPG fan, but if you think this game has anything to do with the classics, you need to change your hobby and begin stamp collections.

    There is no challenge in this game. The gameplay mechanics are very simple and boring, all you have to do is grind like your life is worth nothing and you can throw hours upon hours in the garbage bin. Grind=win type of game, like most of Atlus trash, with a nice anime/manga presentation to appeal to the kiddies.

    Just avoid if you value your time.    … Full Review »
  3. midipon
    Oct 1, 2015
    6
    It makes a lot of small improvements but it makes too many steps backwards to be as good as its predecessors. Dumb story, spongey FOEs andIt makes a lot of small improvements but it makes too many steps backwards to be as good as its predecessors. Dumb story, spongey FOEs and bosses, horrid 5th stratum, unbalanced classes, and an updated soundtrack that disappoints in its remakes of FM songs.… Full Review »
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