Etrian Odyssey III HD (NSP, XCI) ROM + v1.0.2a Update + DLC

Etrian Odyssey III HD A remastered version was released for Nintendo Switch and Windows in June 2023 under the title Etrian Odyssey III HD. It is a sequel to Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard. Players assume the role of a guild leader, adventuring into the labyrinth to fulfill quests.

This game brings forth a timeless adventure set in the coastal city of Armoroad, a place grappling with the aftermath of a catastrophic calamity. Venture into the depths of mysterious ruins that extend beneath the sea’s surface. Situated south of the majestic continents, across the vast ocean, lies Armoroad, an oceanic metropolis.

Legend speaks of a portion of the city that inexplicably sank a century ago, plunging into the ocean’s abyss and taking with it a wealth of lost technology that now remains shrouded in mystery. Captivated by this legend, countless explorers have gathered in Armoroad, driven by the desire to conquer the undersea labyrinth.

Yet, thus far, none have succeeded in discovering the fabled sunken city. It is now your turn to embark on a voyage to Armoroad, navigate the treacherous Yggdrasil Labyrinth, unearth the submerged city, and claim both fortune and glory! Form your party of courageous adventurers from a brand-new selection of twelve unique character classes. Descend into the labyrinth that holds the secrets of Armoroad and the drowned city.

GAMEPLAY

This game follows in the footsteps of its predecessors with one screen showing a 3D view of the Wizardry-style dungeon, while the other one shows an overhead display of the map that players must maintain. Like its predecessors, the game only partially maps the terrain. Players make use of a mapping system that lets them freely place icons on a gridded map. These navigation icons can represent sea currents, landmarks, and footnotes of the terrain that players encounter. In Etrian Odyssey III, there are no pre-made playable characters. Players have to build their guild by creating characters from different character types (classes).

Each class has its skills and statistics, as well as limits on what equipment the character can wear. Although no more than five characters can be in the player’s active party at the same time, up to 30 characters can be added to a guild, and players can switch out characters in town. This third game in the series provides 12 all-new classes, as well as the ability to subclass (gaining most of the second class’ skill set) except an unlockable class, the Yggdroid, which cannot be subclassed but can learn subclasses. Another addition was the option to “set sail” on a ship that the players can get after the first mission is completed.

The voyages depend on the amount of provisions that the player has at the moment, restricting the movement only to the amount of spaces that the provisions allow them to advance. While at sea, the mapping system is the same as on the labyrinth, only with the addition of new navigation icons exclusive for sea mapping (e.g. whirlpools and islands). However, while sailing, there are no random encounters and no monsters except for pirate ships roaming the same ways as F.O.E.s on the labyrinth which, on contact, will sink the player’s ship. Mission assignments for the player while on the sea will be to locate and reach foreign ports to restore Armoroad’s trading roads.

Once a foreign port has been reached, a sea quest option will be available. The sea quest option will be to get rid of certain unique monsters that can only be found in that specific area, meaning that to complete the monster discovery book, the sea quest is mandatory. Another addition not seen in the first two games is customizing weapons through forging. Forging is the act of including an effect in the weapon of the player’s choice as long as the needed materials have been provided beforehand and the weapon has enough “sockets” or blank spaces to place the corresponding forge, along with the required money to pay for it. For this to be available, different “hammers” with the desired effects need to be found either through a quest or in a chest located all over the labyrinth.

PLOT

The game is set in a sea city known as Armoroad, which is surrounded by a beautiful ocean. Armoroad prospered in the ancient time with high-level civilization. However, because of the great earthquake that happened a hundred years ago, the central part of the city sank into the bottom of the sea, along with its superior technology. After the “Great Disaster”, a labyrinth appeared in the hole of the city created by the earthquake. People from all over the world gathered around Armoroad to find clues that would lead them to the vanished city. Adventurers embarked down into the enormous hole, which devoured most of the city and the lost technology. Some sought the truth behind the “Great Disaster”, while others sought the treasures buried deepest under the sea.

FEATURES

• Take advantage of touch screen mapping functionality on the Nintendo Switch™ to plot your progress through the labyrinth. Draw walls and place icons to mark special events and resources.
• Immerse yourself in newly remastered graphics, an enhanced soundtrack, and quality-of-life improvements, including difficulty selection and save slots.
• Enjoy easy access to the Monstrous Codex, quest log, and skill tree.
• Maximize your adventuring potential by optimizing your party and choosing character classes that complement your preferred playstyle.