Etrian Odyssey II HD

About

You lead a group of specialists through hand-drawn dungeons in this tactical RPG. Choose from twelve character classes each with distinct abilities and build a team to navigate the Yggdrasil tree. Combat relies on precise positioning and timed inputs as you battle enemies and collect loot. The story follows survivors of a drowned world attempting to reclaim their lost homeland through a floating fortress. Exploration is slow and methodical requiring careful map sketching and resource management. The HD remaster sharpens pixel art visuals and adds new difficulty settings. Community ratings highlight improved accessibility without sacrificing depth. Optional quality of life tweaks include auto-mapping and streamlined menus. Original 2010 version holds a 87 metascore with praise for class synergy and dungeon design. Multiple save slots let you experiment with different party builds. Difficulty adjustments cater to both newcomers and veterans of grid-based combat.

Storyline

When civilization sunk beneath the seven seas, deep forests spread across the five remaining islands. Only the chosen ones escaped the waters in their castle stronghold. Eventually, the waves overtook even the last five islands...And the castle was all that remained. After the passing of ages, the people of the floating castle have chosen to descend upon their mother soil.