Etrian Odyssey II DS box art

Nintendo DS · RPG

Etrian Odyssey II

Deep cut

SystemNintendo DS
GenreRPG
DeveloperAtlus
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
SeriesEtrian Odyssey
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by Atlus, Etrian Odyssey II arrived on the Nintendo DS as a role-playing game.

It is part of the Etrian Odyssey series; on the DS you can also try Etrian Odyssey and Etrian Odyssey III. Atlus also made Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor, Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey and Trauma Center: Under the Knife for the DS.

Etrian Odyssey II is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
  • you are looking for something to play with friends
  • you only have a few minutes at a time

What playing Etrian Odyssey II is like

Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.

Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.

Etrian Odyssey II gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Etrian Odyssey II walkthroughs & guides

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Etrian Odyssey II FAQ

Who made Etrian Odyssey II?

It was developed by Atlus.

Is Etrian Odyssey II multiplayer?

No. Etrian Odyssey II is a single-player game.

How long does Etrian Odyssey II take to play?

As a role-playing game, Etrian Odyssey II typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Etrian Odyssey II on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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