The collection, revealed as a surprise revelation in February of this year, is Etrian Odyssey's first foray into modern platforms, bringing a remastered compilation of the original trilogy to the Switch and PC. Indeed, with upgraded HD visuals, an updated soundtrack, 24 new character portraits, and several quality-of-life elements to increase playability, this modern-day take on an old-school classic is likely to appeal to both old and new fans.
What happens in Etrian Odyssey HD?
A little hamlet, Etria, located in a large and wealthy region, is a quiet settlement famous for its unexpected discovery. Those who hear about the Etria labyrinth tend to fantasise about exploring it. A breach in the vast forest emerged at Etria's edge, descending downhill like a gaping maw.
It all started with that... Riches, fame, status... and a promise: the genuine spirit of adventure on the brink of death. Create a team of explorers from nine distinct character classes, including a woods survivalist, shield-bearing guardian, whip-wielding dark hunter, and more. To learn the truth behind the Yggdrasil Labyrinth, explore the dungeon's numerous depths and fight against the unknown.
Etrian Odyssey HD Gameplay
Etrian Odyssey is an immersive dungeon-crawling RPG adventure series that blends exploration, character development, mapping, and tactical turn-based fighting. Although the particular mechanics vary significantly between episodes, the core of the gameplay will be recognisable to fans of the genre.
Why is team building important in Etrian Odyssey HD?
The first thing you do in Etrian Odyssey is form a team. This is an essential procedure since each character has distinct powers, strengths, and weaknesses, and you'll want to put together a balanced crew that is most suited for the perils that lie ahead. The updated collection contains 24 additional character images and the opportunity to choose any image from any class for each character.
Is Etrian Odyssey HD difficult to play?
Etrian Odyssey is infamously challenging! At least, the original games were. There's so much to think about, what with needing to construct a perfectly balanced squad, manage your resources, draw correct maps so you don't get lost, trapped, or murdered, and participate in tactical warfare. The remasters provide a way out by allowing you to pick between three difficulty levels.
Etrian Odyssey HD System Requirements
Minimum System Requirements
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i3-540 or AMD Phenom II X3 720
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 530, 1 GB or AMD Radeon HD 5570, 1 GB or Intel HD Graphics 4400
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 3 GB available space
Additional Notes: No anti-aliasing, 720p @ 60 FPS
Recommended System Requirements
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 or AMD Phenom II X4 965
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti, 1 GB or AMD Radeon HD 5770, 1 GB or Intel Iris Xe Graphics
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 3 GB available space
Additional Notes: 4x AA, 1080p @ 60 FPS
Etrian Odyssey HD Trailer
FAQs
A. Previously, the last mainline release, Etrian Odyssey IV, was the best-selling game in the series, with 157k copies sold.
A. EO4 is the greatest place to start because it is significantly more forgiving and allows more latitude in assembling your end-game group. EO4 is also apart from the regular Etrian fare of wandering "one whole labyrinth" because you have an overworld to explore.
A. The remastered Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection will be published on PC and Switch on June 1st, 2023, over a decade after the original Etrian Odyssey series was launched.
