Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight Reviews

Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight is ranked in the 91st percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9 / 10
Jul 30, 2015

Both a wonderful upgrade to the original Etrian Odyssey 2 and an impressive improvement on Etrian Odyssey Untold, Untold 2: The Fafnir Knight is a dungeon-crawling delight. With satisfying combat, endless customization, and beautiful labyrinths that are as fun to map out as they are to explore, this is a joyously engrossing adventure - and a truly accessible difficulty setting and user-friendly interface make it the easiest Etrian to dive into yet. If you've played other Etrian Odysseys and are looking for more, you'll have a blast here, and if this is your first time journeying into Yggdrasil, prepare to be hooked - just make sure to leave some breadcrumbs to find your way back.

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9 / 10.0
Jul 30, 2015

Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold is a hardcore dungeon crawler flaunting an old-school difficulty, yet imbued with modern sensibilities and accessibility. It's a terrific addition to a beloved series, and it's truly probably also the best entry to date.

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8 / 10
Jul 30, 2015

This remake of Etrian Odyssey II is more of the same, but that's not a bad thing.

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91%
Aug 1, 2015

Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight is how a remake is done.

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4.5 / 5.0
Jul 30, 2015

Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight continues the trend of quality dungeon-crawling conventions.

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NZGamer
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Feb 17, 2016

Same great dungeon crawler, now with more plot.

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4.5 / 5.0
Jul 30, 2015

Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight is a huge game. It's the game to point to when asked what a remake should be. The amount of improved and original content added to the title is extraordinary. It not only enhances the experience for everyone who's coming back to it, but opens it up to people who may have been afraid to play it until now. Whether you play for keeps as an expert or casually enjoy a picnic with the Fafnir Knight and his friends, Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold will make sure you have a challenge appropriate for your level.

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GamingBolt
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Sep 1, 2015

When it comes to value for money, very little matches Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold. It is the best game in the series, the best modern take on classic dungeon crawling, and the finest realization yet of Atlus' stark, uncompromising vision for true, hardcore, dungeon crawling role playing.

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9.5 / 10.0
Jul 30, 2015

All in all, it's hard to find much to complain about in Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold. A competent story, engrossing and deep gameplay, lovely artwork/graphics, and a divine soundtrack are a few things to look forward to when purchasing this game. There are a few minor hangups, mainly the lack of dual-audio, (and the fact that day-one DLC might upset some folks out there) but as a whole, Untold 2 is without a doubt one of the best games on the 3DS right now.

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David Lovato
Top Critic
8 / 10
Jul 30, 2015

Atlus doesn't reinvent the Etrian Odyssey wheel with 2 Untold, but it does build on what made the first release so much fun, without making any readily apparent sacrifices. It features the original Etrian Odyssey 2, as well as a new story-based campaign, successfully separating itself from both the first Untold and the original sequel. While The Fafnir Knight could benefit from more inspired UI elements (especially in building the city and managing the restaurant) and maybe a little more life regarding the characters and NPCs, it's clear that this is a solid entry in a unique RPG franchise, and fans and newcomers alike are going to have a lot of fun with it.

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8 / 10
Feb 19, 2016

Like most handheld RPGs Etrian Odyssey 2: Untold is designed to be a massive time-sink. It's an experience to chip away at bit by bit over a long period of time, but one I was more than willing to spend the occasional lengthy session with. Although there's few surprises to be had for franchise devotees and genre diehards, there's a comforting familiarity and sense of depth to everything it does.

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B
Jul 30, 2015

Ultimately, Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight is another satisfying dungeon crawler from Atlus, though whether it is worth exploring depends on your standing with the series.

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9 / 10.0
Jul 30, 2015

This is an incredible game, and one of my favorite on the 3DS. You should at least play the demo. If it hooks you, the full version is well worth your time.

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Unscored
Oct 8, 2013

Etrian Odyssey Untold doesn't capture the same imaginary dimension—the once-enchanting hedge mazes becoming a flurry of slain woodland creatures. There's simply too many tweaks and choices at your disposal for an old pro like me not to fiddle with them.

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Jul 30, 2015

'Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight' is really more of the same, the same graphics, the same core gameplay, the same general goal. For most 'Etrian Odyssey' fans, however, that's not really a bad thing--after all, there's the spinoffs 'Persona Q' and 'Etrian Mystery Dungeon' available for those that want to try something different. While the Story Mode might be new, it still doesn't diverge enough from what makes the 'Etrian Odyssey' series what it is to really mark it as anything special for the series. Still, with multiple difficulties and actual characters to guide (instead of generic cutouts), 'Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold' is a great entry point for players new to dungeon crawling series.

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Feb 2, 2016

You know what you're getting from it, but by the end of it, if you play enough games in this genre, you will probably be itching to play something a little more creative.

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8 / 10.0
Feb 12, 2016

I can honestly say that I had a blast with Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight. I look forward to future titles and I’m definitely going to hunt down the older ones. I’ve been a huge fan of dungeon crawling RPGs for some time now and EO easily pleases and then some. The mapping feature is brilliant and obviously a big draw for the series. The new cooking feature has depth and becomes rather addictive in itself as it opens up in the later game. If you’re a newcomer to EO like me, don’t feel afraid to jump in, each game is separate from one another and you’ll have a great time with it.

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7 / 10
Jul 30, 2015

It's a love-it-or-hate-it kind of game. However, unlike past entries, I would recommend 3DS owners to give The Fafnir Knight a shot.

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Feb 1, 2016

Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight has everything for casual gamers, nostalgia fans and hardcore RPG fans alike and will give you hours of excitement on the go.

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