Etrian Odyssey III: The Drowned City

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Etrian Odyssey III: The Drowned City is a dungeon crawler that puts you in charge of mapping every twist and turn of its underwater labyrinths. Using the DS touchscreen you sketch out each room and corridor as you explore a system that demands precision to avoid getting lost. Build a party of specialists from a deep list of classes and sub-classes then tackle procedurally generated dungeons filled with enemies and loot. The world splits between open ocean areas you navigate by boat and the shadowy ruins lurking beneath the waves. The game’s emphasis on careful planning and adaptive tactics has earned it an 82 on Metacritic. Fans praise the depth of its class system and the tension of imperfect maps. With over 30 hours of playtime reported by most players it rewards persistence. The DS’s dual screens split between map and action smoothly making it a standout entry in the series for its balance of exploration and strategy.