Today, June 1st, the Dungeon RPG for Nintendo Switch/PC (Steam)Etrian Odyssey I, II, III HD REMASTER' has been released.
This work is a remaster of the first three works of the Etrian Odyssey series, which began in January 2007, and was released for the current console. In addition to the set of three works, individual download versions of each are also available.
One of the reasons this series has been so well received is the sense of balance with its high level of difficulty. At first glance, it may seem like the space is narrow, but it has gained unwavering popularity due to its exquisite seasoning, which is not unreasonable, and its high degree of freedom, which allows players to fight in a variety of ways depending on their ideas. did.
Three works that supported the early days of such a famous series have reappeared in this Reiwa era. This will be a great opportunity for young users who have heard of the game but haven't had the chance to play it.
Here are 10 things you should keep in mind to prevent such "novice Boukenshers" from being wiped out (some in the "Etrian Odyssey" community say they "hage") during their exploration. I will deliver it.
There are some differences in occupations and game systems from ``I'' to ``III,'' but don't worry, the points we'll introduce here are common to all titles. Also, even for experienced players who played the game when it was released, this will be their first adventure in a while, so let's review it here!
■You can organize your party freely...but first, make sure you have a solid composition.
The monsters you fight in dungeons are diverse, from their attack methods to their characteristics. If you can cover as many people as possible, your chances of survival will increase, so we recommend forming a party of up to 5 people without biasing their occupations and ensuring that there are no holes in their roles.
If all five people are attackers, the instantaneous firepower will be higher, but the purpose of the adventure is to conquer the dungeon. Since the main premise is long-term continuous combat, a well-balanced formation is versatile. Be sure to know the firepower of the vanguard, the firepower of the rear, defense type (shield job), recovery role, etc.
The debuffs in this series are powerful, but if you're not used to them, you'll have a hard time using them. It's enough to start with an easy-to-understand composition, and as you gain experience, change the composition little by little.
■Powerful weapons will help your party! However, be careful about spending
There are two main ways to improve your fighting power to overcome strong enemies: "leveling up" and "updating your weapons." Although leveling up may be efficient or inefficient, it will increase naturally if you continue exploring, so you don't need to be too conscious about it, at least in the early to middle stages. You can earn experience points when you feel like you can't beat the boss, or you can find a breakthrough by changing the way you fight.
And just as important as leveling up is updating your weapons. New weapons and armor can be found directly in treasure chests, or by selling materials in dungeons, new items will be available in stores.
The newly introduced weapons generally have good performance, and some items even give bonuses to your stats. Honestly, I can't underestimate the fact that even a slight increase in attack power will reduce the number of attacks required to defeat small fry.
If it is possible to update the weapons, I would like to actively purchase items sold at the store. However, they are not cheap, so if you always buy everything, it will hurt your pockets quite a bit. I can't give you a general idea of the priority because it depends on your play style, but if I had to say, I would recommend "firepower class weapons" and "overall defense power (making it harder to die)."
■Use your skill points generously, and sometimes you can rest
The benefit of leveling up is that it increases the upper limit of "HP", which is a matter of life and death, and "TP", which is essential for using magic, but the acquisition of skill points is also an important part that cannot be overlooked. There are various skills for each occupation, and the points needed to acquire and strengthen them can also be obtained by leveling up.
However, the skill points you can obtain cannot cover acquiring and strengthening all skills. Which skills should you strengthen and how much? This decision is so important that it affects how you fight.
However, it would be a waste to leave extra points just because they are important. There is no doubt that the more you invest in it, the stronger it becomes, so it is better to use it sparingly than to save up too much, which will make the battle easier and increase your chances of survival.
Even if you save it as a way out when you get stuck, a few extra points is enough for the early to mid-game. Also, if you get stuck, you can re-allocate your skill points by choosing "rest". Although the level will be lower, there is the advantage of being able to organize unnecessary skills by starting from scratch, so it is worth considering.