Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard

 DS
  • Publisher: Atlus
  • Release Date: Jun 13, 2008
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
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  1. games(TM)
    70
    For out money, however, the battles are all too often a test of patience rather than an examination of your ability to strategise efficiently. [Sept 2008, p.121]
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  2. Pocket Gamer UK
    70
    Infuriating and compelling in equal measures, this is the very definition of niche gaming.

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#14 Best DS Game of 2008
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#48 Most Discussed DS Game of 2008
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#84 Most Shared DS Game of 2008

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 32
  3. Negative: 5 out of 32
  1. SilentMugwump
    Sep 1, 2011
    10
    An absolute beauty of a game... This is hardcore RPG dungeon crawling at its best! Also, a BIG improvement on the original!
    Only possible    An absolute beauty of a game... This is hardcore RPG dungeon crawling at its best! Also, a BIG improvement on the original!
    Only possible let down (not a big one, though) is that in this installment the F.O.E.s (not the big bosses, but the mini-bosses) don't give your characters any experience points, so there is no motivation to kill more than a couple of each kind to get the special item drops... Also, I did like the character art better on the first one, especially the non-playable character portraits. But, overall, it is better than the original!
    Warning: this type of games are an acquired taste... Platformer and FPS gamers need not apply! (Unless you want to try something REALLY different.)    … Full Review »
  2. Gabe20007
    Aug 17, 2017
    10
    One of the best RPG'S in the DS without a doubt, plenty of fun even when the game can be hard and very challenging sometimes, the graphics areOne of the best RPG'S in the DS without a doubt, plenty of fun even when the game can be hard and very challenging sometimes, the graphics are insane for a DS 2008 game, good character design, gorgeous music, as well a fun combat and costumization system, Atlus really make a great JRPG as always ... isn't very ambitious but is a worth RPG to play i highly recomended for those also looking for a hard challenging game .… Full Review »
  3. Tomd
    Aug 30, 2008
    10
    Amazing, this is the only game I have played since I got it. I have tons of console games to play but this game is deep and simple and super Amazing, this is the only game I have played since I got it. I have tons of console games to play but this game is deep and simple and super challenging. Great!… Full Review »
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