Tons of Etrian Odyssey X details and screenshots
Today, Atlus published the first official details and screenshots for Etrian Odyssey X. A ton of different points are covered, including the story, classes, systems, and more. Find the full roundup below, courtesy of Gematsu.
Story
– Gather in the floating city “Maginia,” and aim for the treasure on the remote island of “Lemuria” in the distant sea
“Etria, at the far east. High Lagaard, the northern kingdom. Armoroad, the seaside city. Tharsis, the farthest city. And adventurers of the vast expanse from nations all over the world. Gather in the floating city Maginia, and aim for the treasure on the remote island of Lemuria in the distant sea.”
– Under the decree of Princess Persephone, adventurers seeking unknown treasure and honor gather in the floating city Maginia from nations all over the world
– Lemuria is an island said to be covered in thick clouds, and whose outskirts are always stormy
– After a long/difficult journey, the adventurers that gathered on the floating city Maginia weathered the storm and landed on Lemuria
– Their place of destination: the giant world tree, Yggdrasil
– At the foot of this tree is supposed to be a legendary treasure left behind by the ancient civilization Lemuria
– The fortune and honor sought by adventurers, and possibly unknown adventure lies dormant in Lemuria
Characters
– 19 classes in the game
– New “Hero” class
– The adventurers of the series up until now have all gathered in order to procure the treasure of Lemuria
– Mix and match the series’ popular classes to create a dream party that previously could not be put together
– Challenge the labyrinths with a “crossover” all your own
New Class: Hero
– Vanguard: Attack and Defense Type
– A soldier who fights with a sword and shield
– Never gives up even when in critical condition
– Has many skills that assist party members and strong wave attacks unseeming of a single person.
Other Classes
– Paladin (Etrian Odyssey), Bushido (Etrian Odyssey), Medic (Etrian Odyssey), Ranger (Etrian Odyssey), Gunner (Etrian Odyssey II), War Magus (Etrian Odyssey II), Highlander (Etrian Odyssey II), Prince / Princess (Etrian Odyssey III), Shogun (Etrian Odyssey III), Zodiac (Etrian Odyssey III), Shinobi (Etrian Odyssey III), Farmer (Etrian Odyssey III), Landsknecht (Etrian Odyssey IV), Nightseeker (Etrian Odyssey IV), Arcanist (Etrian Odyssey IV), Imperial (Etrian Odyssey IV), Pugilist (Etrian Odyssey V), Harbinger (Etrian Odyssey V),
Character customization
– Every class has four different appearances (the Highlander only has two) and additional colors to choose from
– Choose hair, eye, and skin color, and pick one of over 60 types of voices from 33 voice actors
– 33 voice actors
– “No Voice” is also an option
Labyrinths
– Series’ largest volume of labyrinths await you
– Draw maps to your heart’s content
– Auto-mapping available
– Move on the “World Map”
– Events occur in various locations, and smaller labyrinths besides the main labyrinths are also being prepared
Labyrinth No. 1: Shrine of the Eastern Grounds
– A mysterious ruins located north from the base city Maginia
– Known as the “Shrine of the Eastern Grounds”
– There is no sign of human life here, and it is overgrown with various vegetation
– An unknown ruins on an unknown continent, what will happen here is truly unclear
– Many previously explored expanses will block the player’s path forward
– As you proceed exploring, you will arrive at many previously explored expanses
– While their atmosphere may be the same, their map and structure seem to be completely different
Systems
– Crossover of the systems from each entry in the series
– This includes the “Force Burst” and “Force Break” systems from Etrian Odyssey Untold 2, the “Sub-Class” system from Etrian Odyssey III and Etrian Odyssey IV, the significantly increased level of character creation and difficulty options from Etrian Odyssey V, and more
– Difficulty options included
Maginia
– The base of your adventure is Maginia, a floating city inhabited by many people
– Center has a plaza with facilities like the Adventurer’s Guild and inn
– Maginia is where adventurers will make preparations before heading out to explore the dangerous labyrinths
– More than 20 NPC characters
– NPCs have deep knowledge of Yggdrasil and the treasure of Lemuria
Lady of the Lake Cottage
– Vivian is a girl who lives a self-indulgent life with her cat Merlin
– She works as the inn receptionist under the orders of her parents
– Basically lazy and always says unmotivated things
– Can rest and save
– Lady of the Lake Cottage is a handy facility that can also hold onto your luggage
Napier’s Firm
– Napier is a businesswoman from the seaside city Armoroad
– She set off to the floating city Magnia with the catchphrase in mind, “If you find yourself in the vast unknown, you’re bound to find hidden treasure”
– She seems to do business even in Maginia
– The Napier Firm is an important facility that not only sells weapons, armor, and items, it also does blacksmithing
Kvasir’s Bar
– Kvasir runs a bar in the floating city Maginia
– He stays composed when he is silent, but has a haphazard way of speaking which tends to confuse those around him
– The bar receives various requests (quests) and information gathered from adventurers
Adventurer’s Guild
– Muller is a soldier of the floating city Maginia, and the man in charge of the guild that oversees the adventurers of this expedition
– He is always composed, but shows a soldier-like intensity in times of emergency
– At the Adventurer’s Guild, players can do things such as register adventurers and form a party
Exploration Headquarters
– Persephone is the princess of the floating city Maginia
– Inviting adventurers from nations all over the world, she lands in Lemuria in search of treasure
– She is also the head of the Exploration Headquarters, which issues guild “Missions”
Familiar characters
– While the returning Napier has already been introduced, Etrian Odyssey X will also feature familiar characters aside from Napier
– Shilleka (voiced by Chiwa Saitou): a lively girl who runs a shop in the far east city Etria
– Wiglaf (voiced by Rica Fukami): an adventurer who comes from the furthest town of Tharsis; her true power is without question.
First-Print Purchase Bonus
– First-print purchases for Etrian Odyssey X will include the “New Adventurers Illustration Pack” DLC
– This has five class illustrations from guest illustrators:
Shigatake – Illustration Theme: Farmer
Yuki Takahata (FLIPFLOPs) – Illustration THeme: Gunner
Shirow Miwa – Illustration Theme: Nightseeker
Mota – Illustration Theme: Medic
Shigenori Soejima – Illustration Theme: Project Re Fantasy (Special Collaboration)
