Etrian Odyssey DS box art

Nintendo DS · RPG

Etrian Odyssey

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SystemNintendo DS
GenreRPG
DeveloperAtlus
PublisherNintendo
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
SeriesEtrian Odyssey
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Nintendo DS, Etrian Odyssey is a role-playing game developed by Atlus and published by Nintendo.

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

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

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 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 gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Etrian Odyssey cheats & codes

62 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Max/Infinite Money021E8194 05F5E0FF
Unlimited Chop/Take/Mine0209E8A4 E3A00000
Instant Revival/Cure After Battle221E7B9A 00000000
Max Level221E7B9C 00000063
Max Boost Points After Battle221E7B9D 00000064
Max HP121E7B76 000003E7

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Etrian Odyssey walkthroughs & guides

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Etrian Odyssey FAQ

Who made Etrian Odyssey?

It was developed by Atlus and published by Nintendo.

Is Etrian Odyssey multiplayer?

No. Etrian Odyssey is a single-player game.

How long does Etrian Odyssey take to play?

As a role-playing game, Etrian Odyssey 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 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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