Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth

2016

role-playing (rpg)
strategy
adventure
action
fantasy
single player

The story

"Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth – The fifth main installment of the long-running Etrian Odyssey series is finally arriving! Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth chronicles the quest of a new adventurer (hey, that’s you!) as he or she attempts to reach the top of the towering Yggdrasil Tree. For it is said that whoever braves the dangers of the dreaded Yggdrasil Labyrinth and reaches the summit will have their greatest wish fulfilled…" "With four unique races, 10 distinct classes, more customization options than any previous game in the franchise, and a streamlined skill tree/class advancement, you can shape a party to whatever your heart desires."

What it’s like

Patient, meticulous and quietly tense, with the glow of a handheld screen in a dim room. Dungeons unfold in first-person, grid by grid, with the touch screen becoming a notebook: you chart each corridor with a stylus, and the hand-inked map grows as the expedition pushes upward. The labyrinth's walls are stone and root-tangled, lit by lantern-amber torches and cool blue gloom, while the anime-style character portraits and bright menus add warmth between fights. Combat is turn-based and deliberate, with monsters that look strange and occasionally grotesque but no real gore. The pacing is slow and methodical, with long stretches of careful steps, backtracking and resource gathering, then sharp bursts of tension when a roaming foe blocks a corridor. Its emotional register is steady determination rather than drama. It suits a rainy weekend, a long evening session, or anyone who enjoys planning a party and charting a maze. It is for players who want mapping, class-building and gentle dread without violence or cruelty.

More games like Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth

Closest in mood, pacing and theme. Tell us why you loved Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Mythand we’ll explain which ones fit you.