Lots of Etrian Odyssey: Millennium Girl details
Even more Etrian Odyssey: Millennium Girl details have leaked out of Famitsu. The Japanese publication provides a first look at the game this week.
As we mentioned earlier today, Etrian Odyssey: Millennium Girl isn’t a new game. It turns out that Millennium Girl is instead a remake of the very first Etrian Odyssey released on the DS.
Without further ado, here’s the latest information batch:
– Story involves strong earthquakes and mysterious roaring in Etria
– Protagonist, voiced by Kousuke Toriumi, is a spear-wielder from the Highlander clan
– The government asks you to investigate and explore the ruins
– Three other companions join you on the investigation and go as far as the World Tree, which seems to have a deep connection to the ruins
– The team encounters Frederica Irving on their journey, a girl who lost her memories
– Frederica Irving is voiced by Marisa Ise
– Frederica is a kind-spirited girl, but is wary of others
– Simon York (voiced by Daisuke Ono) is the leader of the investigation party sent by the “Mizugaruzu” Library
– Simon is smart, knows a lot about ancient civilizations and labyrinth monsters, is a medic, and can calmly aid his companions no matter the circumstance
– Arthur Charles (voiced by Toshiyuki Toyonaga) is a member of the investigation party, an alchemist, is good at elemental attacks, doesn’t think too hard about anything, sometimes talks big, and has a tremendous amount of faith in Simon
– Lacuna Sheldon (voiced by Shizuka Ito) is a baladine and woman at the vanguard of the investigation party, from the noble family, has an open and modest personality, has a strong sense of justice and plenty of common sense, loses her head when it comes to good food
– Each character can
– Each character will have the potential to learn various skills depending on their class
– Limited skill points, so players will prioritize skills
– Keep the same appearance and stats when changing classes, but acquire the skills of another job
– Government will hand out missions
– They’ll also supply necessary information and equipment
– Best to visit various shops to prepare for your journey
– If you have a mission or quest you can report on, their notification marker will appear on the right side of the screen
– All party members will have multiple portrait pictures with many expressions during event scenes
– Map icons are similar to that of Etrian Odyssey IV
– Skill tree is horizontal
– No “Novice” or “Veteran” descriptors
– Shigeo Komori said there are people who think the series needed some new energy, since it’s based on this fixed concept of the World Tree labyrinth
– The team decided to focus on the production side and churned out Millenium Girl
– “The fun of the RPG was left just as it was, but since we’ve strengthened the story and characterization, this game will make it all the more easier to enjoy the true essence of the RPG.”
