Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth (2016)

Developer: Atlus
Publisher: Atlus, Koch Media, Atlus USA, Sega Games
Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Adventure
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 3 player ratings
Where to get it: Nintendo eShop

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How it feels

A punishing dungeon-crawler RPG demanding careful map-drawing and party management as you ascend a deadly labyrinth.

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About

"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."

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