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Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl
Etrian Odyssey fans don't have to wait much longer for a new game.
Atlus is releasing Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl for the 3DS. The game features two full-length experiences: one mode is a journey to uncover the secrets of the Yggdrasil tree; the other is a remake of the original Etrian Odyssey with extra mechanics and visuals on par with this year's Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan.
For the first time in the series, The Millennium Girl will include a story mode using pre-set characters with their own dialogue and personalities.
Atlus also said The Millennium Girl will feature the same StreetPass options seen in Etrian Odyssey IV, so you should expect to trade guild cards, share party members, and give other players hints about the location of hidden treasure. With updated mechanics and a variety of difficultly levels, Atlus said it hopes the changes will make the game more accessible to new players.
Don't worry. A "veteran mode" will be available for those looking for a traditional Etrian Odyssey challenge.
Get your stylus ready. You'll have some grid maps to draw when Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl releases for 3DS this fall.
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Irvine, Calif. - June 11, 2013 - A new challenge for the map-making, labyrinth-crawling fans of the first-person Etrian Odyssey RPG series will be available from ATLUS this fall. Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl (EOU) offers two full length experiences: The expanded story mode takes players on a journey to unravel the mystery of the Yggdrasil Tree's origins, and the classic mode updates the original Etrian Odyssey. Both versions feature the same gameplay conveniences, updated 3D graphics, and StreetPass™ abilities as in Etrian Odyssey IV. Exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS™ system, Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl will be released in stores and in the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS simultaneously. More details can be found on the game's official website.
The biggest addition to Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millenium Girl is the story mode - a first for the series. The story mode gives players five pre-made characters, each with their own personalities and dialogue to explore a side of Etria not seen in the first game. Adventurers must brave new dungeon layouts, floors and enemies to find out the truth behind the Yggdrasil Tree, and the mysterious girl, Frederica.
Also new to the series is the Grimoire Stone system, available in both modes. In previous Etrian Odyssey games, skills were set to specific classes, but by collecting, synthesizing, and equipping Grimoire Stones, players can hybridize their party to excel in combat. With the right Grimoire Stones, combatants can even learn powerful enemy skills.
To take full advantage of the Nintendo 3DS system's power, EOU features animated opening and story cutscenes by MADHOUSE Inc., renowned for its extensive background in animation, including other ATLUS games Persona 4 Golden and Persona 4 Arena. There will also be voiceovers for the story and battle scenes and the option for orchestrated background music.
"Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millenium Girl is so much more than a remake," said Tim Pivnicny, vice president of sales and marketing, Index Digital Media Inc. "The ATLUS team went above and beyond to create a full-length story mode that really explores the world of Etria. The updated gameplay conveniences from Etrian Odyssey IV make the game approachable for new players, while the added voices, 3D graphics and new gameplay systems continue to push the series forward."
The game goes beyond story mode with the inclusion of classic mode, a full-length experience in itself, for players to create their own classes and explore the world of Etria. The same chart-making mechanic is back, along with first-person dungeon exploring and intense turn-based combat in new dungeon layouts. EOU also brings new difficulty modes, which can be changed at any time: "Picnic" and "Standard" mode are for players new to RPGs or the Etrian Odyssey series, while "Expert" adds new challenges for veteran adventurers.
Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl releases this summer exclusively on the Nintendo 3DS™ system and will be available simultaneously in retail stores and in the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS. The game is not yet rated by the ESRB.
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