Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth Reviews

Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth is ranked in the 86th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9 / 10
Oct 17, 2017

Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth is a solid entry in the series and one you have to play on Nintendo 3DS. Its gameplay remains as fun as ever, and this fifth entry in the franchise is one of the best games on Nintendo's portable. If you're still on the fence then you should definitely check out the free demo for the game since it allows you to get started with access to all characters and classes, and if you decide to buy the game then your progress will transfer – you'll get to play up to the 3rd floor with a level cap of 10 for your adventurers.

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ZTGD
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Oct 17, 2017

Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth continues the proud tradition of the franchise with its stellar character customization and level designs as it poses a daunting challenge, well worth conquering- one tile at a time.

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4.5 / 5.0
Oct 16, 2017

Featuring new mechanics, polished gameplay, and the same kind of dungeon-crawling experience that you’ve come to know and love, Etrian Odyssey V takes the Etrian Odyssey series to wonderful new heights.

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Renan Fontes
Top Critic
9 / 10
Oct 16, 2017

Light on story, heavy on gameplay, and more than enough content to wade through, this is one of the finest RPGs available on the 3DS.

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RPG Fan
Top Critic
88%
Oct 16, 2017

A challenging yet accessible dungeon crawler that rewards thoughtful party construction and thorough exploration.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 16, 2017

Etrian Odyssey V is a true successor to the original two Nintendo DS Etrian Odyssey games but one that has modern improvements to gameplay and a best in class customization system.

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4 / 5.0
Oct 16, 2017

The Etrian Odyssey series has the first-person dungeon crawler genre down to a simple art.

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7.5 / 10.0
Oct 16, 2017

I'm torn on Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth. I sincerely believe it could be the best entry in the series, that it has refined the formula to near perfection. But in perfecting what is already there, it makes no strides to further advance the series.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 16, 2017

However if you, like me, only have experience with the Untold story mode, maybe consider buying and trying Etrian Odyssey IV when it's next on sale to see if the challenge is right for you. This new game also has a demo, and the save data transfers over to the full game. Etrian Odyssey V was a rude awakening for me, but I'm glad I powered through.

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RPG Site
Top Critic
8 / 10
Oct 16, 2017

The latest Etrian Odyssey is another solid entry in the dungeon crawling series.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 16, 2017

Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth is another great game in the Etrian Odyssey series, and is one of the few games that needs to be played on a Nintendo 3DS.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 16, 2017

While it does lack the engaging stories found within the Untold series, I was still surprised that I enjoyed the game just as much as I did with Untold, despite the lack of a developing plot. The little additions, from the improved character customizations, the in-dungeon sidequests and Union Skills also help to fit within the series, and I hope all of those features return for future installments.

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