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Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard

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Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard
82
9.6 User Score:

Generally favorable reviews

Based on 17 critic reviews
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Game Info

Publisher: Atlus USA

Developer: Atlus USA

Genre(s): Role-Playing Game

Players: 1

ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older)

Release Date: June 13, 2008

Summary

In the Grand Duchy of High Lagaard, it is said that the Duke is descended from inhabitants of a castle in the sky. When an unforeseen crisis befalls the nation, it is decreed that the first explorer to retrieve the Grail of Kings from that mythical floating palace will be rewarded with wealth and fame beyond imagining. Enter the central city of Lagaard and begin your journey to the clouds. Make the adventure yours - Rediscover true role-playing as you build your party of stalwart adventurers from 12 different classes. From basics like name and sex to advanced settings like combat formation, skills, and spells, every detail is yours to customize. The Odyssey continues - Experience an all-new story, more classes, improved mapping capabilities, new Force Skills, and over 100 side-quests. Chart your progress through the dungeons - Etrian Odyssey's innovative mapmaking tool returns with more options and features. Use the touch screen to map out the halls, chambers, treasures, and dangers of the realms you explore. [Atlus USA]

What The Critics Said

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91

1UP

But it says something about our hobby that even in a week when the biggest-budget, highest-tech game imaginable hits stores, there's a seemingly anachronistic, equally engrossing labor of love available from a minuscule, hardworking crew with just as much heart as Kojima's team.

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90

Cheat Code Central

It's simultaneously sadistic and marvelous.

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89

RPG Fan

Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard is everything you loved about the original, except even better.

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88

GameZone

This is a game that only a dedicated few will enjoy, but those players will find a game that’s as deep, rewarding, and fun as they come. Etrian Odyssey II is the very definition of a “cult” game.

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85

Nintendo Power

Etrian Odyssey 2 isn't very ambitious, but it's still plenty of fun. [July 2008, p.88]

85

NintendoWorldReport

Ultimately, Etrian Odyssey II lives up to its predecessor while including several incremental improvements that make the gameplay smoother.

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83

Electronic Gaming Monthly

This sequel feels like the original game on expert mode - and that's a good thing. [July 2008, p.81]

83

GamingTrend

Etrian Odyssey 2: Heroes of Lagaard is for hardcore RPG fans only. Those looking for a challenging title that will deliver 40 to 70 hours of gameplay will not be dissapointed.

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80

PALGN

While an obvious attraction for the older RPG fan, Etrian Odyssey II will also appeal to anyone looking for a rewarding pocketful of portable exploration and combat.

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80

GameCritics

This shining example of old-school design infused with new-school wisdom completely destroyed my expectations and delivered a supremely polished and challenging adventure that only grew more rewarding the further I went.

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80

Worth Playing

Etrian Odyssey II: The Heroes of Lagaard is tough. It is not always fairly tough, it can be frustrating, it can be aggravating, it can make you want to drive your stylus through the DS and throw it out a window. It's also unbelievably fun, quite challenging, and a fantastic game for fun or travel.

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80

IGN

Yes it’s hard, but it’s also very rewarding, and we found ourselves having much more fun this time around with some very helpful warps, balancing, interface changes, and options for customization, but more than anything else this game’s “fun level” is going to depend entirely on who you are, and if this is, or isn’t, your cup of tea.

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80

Games Radar (in-house)

This is a specific kind of game for a specific type of gamer - the RPG masochist. But those people are going to love this thing.

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80

Wired

Even without a story to speak of, Etrian Odyssey II does exactly what it was meant to do: It provides a ridiculous level of challenge coupled with weeks, if not months, of classic gameplay to an audience who still desires that sort of thing.

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75

GameSpot

Etrian Odyssey II's brutality and grinding is initially off-putting, but push on and you're in for an intense, rewarding experiences.

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70

Pocket Gamer UK

Infuriating and compelling in equal measures, this is the very definition of niche gaming.

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70

games(TM)

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]

What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 9.6 (out of 10) based on 6 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

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