Chris "Atom" DeAngelus
Worth Playing3DS Review - 'Etrian Mystery Dungeon'
Published 4/8/2015
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3DS - 4/7/2015
Etrian Mystery Dungeon
"Far off in the mountains, the small village Aslarga becomes a hub for adventurers looking for fame and fortune from the Mystery Dungeons. But dire challenges await even the most stalwart adventurers in Etrian Mystery Dungeon, a turn-based action RPG roguelike developed by ATLUS and Spike Chunsoft. The Nintendo 3DS exclusive mixes Etrian Odyssey’s vast RPG party and skill customization aspects, and Mystery Dungeon’s infinitely random dungeon adventures. The action/turn based combat means that battling monsters is not just about using the right skills, but becomes an elegant Pas de Quatre of strategic positioning. Players form their parties with familiar Etrian Odyssey classes, customize individuals using Etrian-style skill trees, and then take up to four members into the dungeons. Always randomized with various levels and paths, the dungeons require plenty of exploration, not to mention the incredible loot rewards -- just be wary of what waits among the deepest depths."
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- Spike Chunsoft
- Publisher
- NIS America, Atlus, Sega
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80–8912 reviews · 52%
70–797 reviews · 30%
Below 701 review · 4%
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RPGFanRPGFan Review - Etrian Mystery Dungeon
Published 4/7/2015
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65
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Read originalBradly Halestorm
Hardcore GamerReview: Etrian Mystery Dungeon
Published 4/7/2015
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80
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Read originalBecky Hollada
Nintendo World ReportEtrian Mystery Dungeon Review
Published 4/7/2015
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80
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Read originalWilliam Murphy
MMORPG.comEtrian Mystery Dungeon Review | A Surprisingly Successful Mash-Up
Published 4/6/2015
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86
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Read originalMorgan Sleeper
Nintendo LifeReview: Etrian Mystery Dungeon (3DS)
Published 4/6/2015
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80
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Read originalChris Gollmer
Niche GamerEtrian Mystery Dungeon Review—Spelunking with Style
Published 4/6/2015
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80
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GameSpotEtrian Mystery Dungeon Review
Published 4/6/2015
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70
-9 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris Carter
DestructoidReview: Etrian Mystery Dungeon
Published 4/6/2015
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Read originalDaniel Tack
Game InformerEtrian Mystery Dungeon Review – Randomized Familiar Fun
Published 4/6/2015
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