Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight

 3DS
  • Publisher: Atlus
  • Release Date: Aug 4, 2015
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
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  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 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, butThere'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.… Expand
  2. Kingdomhear
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    Noiosissimo ...non ci sono posti...trama inesistente.. ganeplay pessimo....come tutto il resto della saga
  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 and bosses, horrid 5th stratum, unbalanced classes, and an updated soundtrack that disappoints in its remakes of FM songs.
  4. 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 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    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 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.    … Expand
  5. night4
    Sep 7, 2017
    9
    Wow this is much better than the first EO Untold. I love the abilities in this one much, much more, especially some of the Sovereign ones (not to mention the fact this game actually *has* a Sovereign at all).

    I think the music is improved, too. It feels easier, but I can always bump up the difficulty if I'd like.
  6. Alvertin
    Nov 15, 2019
    9
    An incredible remake of a flawed game. Classes, skills, even maps are all remade and changed from the original release. Battles feel dramatic due to the mechanics of the game. Force Boost grants powerful unique buffs for each class, making each character feel like a superhero for three turns. Force Break is a one use per excursion super attack that allows you to inflict blows withAn incredible remake of a flawed game. Classes, skills, even maps are all remade and changed from the original release. Battles feel dramatic due to the mechanics of the game. Force Boost grants powerful unique buffs for each class, making each character feel like a superhero for three turns. Force Break is a one use per excursion super attack that allows you to inflict blows with extremely powerful effects. However, on the opposite end, enemies hit incredibly hard, requiring you to think of your party synergy to its fullest and pushing every mechanic you can to its limits. This is especially true in boss fights where you need to manage your resources effectively instead of burning out quickly.

    The classes from the original game were rebalanced and given more skills that allows a lot more variety in party building. Classes left without a niche in 2 were given a second chance in Untold 2. The classes play in a more dynamic manner, where instead of focusing mainly on one or two attack skills, a variety of them is needed to succeed. Dungeons are standard Etrian fare, with a focus on avoiding boss-like enemies on the map known as FOE in order to advance. Of course, players can always opt to attack them as well and reap great rewards.

    If I had to complain, it'd be about the tutorials. Despite the game being difficult on Expert, they still feel the constant need to explain every little dungeon gimmick such as how enemies on the map move. Though handled much better than in Untold, there's still an amount of RNG handled in the Grimoire system which can be frustrating. Despite these flaws, it's hard not to recommend this game.    … Expand

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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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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
  1. CD-Action
    May 1, 2016
    90
    A perfect dungeon crawler for everyone – for those who want to spend a couple of hours building the optimal party and don’t care for elaborate story (Classic Mode), for those who prefer predefined characters with distinct dialogue lines (Story Mode), for those who expect to die in the first encounter with two yellow hedgehogs (Expert Mode), and for those who don’t want any trouble at all (Picnic Mode). [04/2016, p.63]
  2. FNintendo
    Mar 27, 2016
    80
    The game remains addictive, especially in its cartography system, and its contents will keep the most demanding players entertained for nearly 50 hours. While its plot and characters end up falling for the usual JRPG clichés and the restaurant management system is hardly the most exciting feature, this remains a fine game whose shortcomings are minimized by its all its redeeming qualities.
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  3. The Games Machine
    Mar 8, 2016
    88
    Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold is, hands down, the best chapter in this J-RPG saga. It's marketed as a remake, but it's so full of new content and material that it's only fair to consider it a new game.
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