RPGamer writes: "Considering the game sets out to recreate a classic experience, it's hard to find any real faults in Etrian Odyssey III aside from the graphics and music. There are a couple places where the instructions to progress the story are unclear, and the standard battle system and first-person crawling don't try to break new ground. Other than that, the interface is perfect with a clean, fast menu system and a fun way to use the stylus. The story is interesting even without mountains of text, and the best in an Etrian Odyssey game by far."
1UP: "The Etrian Odyssey games haven't become cult favorites simply by making cartography cool again. No, the classic formula (borrowed from Wizardry and its ilk) is just one facet of the series' longevity. What impresses me most after three years and a sequel is how its creators are still able to create worlds brimming with wonderment and verisimilitude by doing exactly what old-school games were great at: dropping you in a vast world and leaving you alone to discover all its hidden secrets."
Demon’s Souls may have been Atlus USA’s top selling title, but 3D Dot Game Heroes sales pixel exploded way past the publisher’s projections. Atlus USA estimated 25,000 units. 3D Dot Game Heroes actually sold 160,000 units, greater than six times expectations.
But, I fear Atlus has been weak with localizations lately, despite all the money they've got thanks to From titles.
On a side note, since Atlus has been doing so well with From Software titles, perhaps this means they'll localize Armored Core 5 themselves?
Because oh god, I hope somebody picks it up after it releases in Japan.
3D Dot Game Heroes is a fun 8,5/10 game.
It was also somewhat needed for the PS3 as it stands out from the crowd of other great games in terms of gameplay and style.
Demon's Souls looks very awesome! But haven't bought it yet.
It sounds very hard to play and like it takes much time.
I hope they both sell even better.
This news made mt day:D
This game is so underrated, probably my greatest next gen experience after guns of the patriots. It really aggrevates me how people write this off as a zelda clone yet happily accept one shooter after another.
I mean if they like the 2d zeldas enouch to consider this a clone then shouldnt they be happy to geet more games that plays like that?
Armored core is also a underrated game, thought it looked like crap but then i borrowed a friends copy and found out what a thrilling game it really is, really gets the adrenaline pumpig.
Havent tried deamons souls but i highly suspects im not up to the task.
Great news for Atlus. They've been my favourite publisher for the past few years. It's great to see them succeed.
I've platinumed Demon Souls and will soon platinum 3D Dot.
(Thank you new patch)
From makes such great unique games. I will continue to support them.
I wish more people knew how good 3D Dot Game Heroes is, I really need to finish it.
I went down to buy it on day 1, biggest gaming store in my town got 2 copies in and 0 pre-orders... the. hell.
Apparently there's a princess in need of saving but I couldn't find her...
(And yeah, pretty sure I gt that figured out, so no help from the peanut gallery, thank you very much...:p)
@Zatrox: where the heck is AC5? been at least two years since anyone talked about it.
It's From, so it doesn't really surprises me there hasn't been much talk about AC5 nor hype, aside from a trailer or two. After all, that's normal for them.
It'll probably release this year (Although I doubt it) or next year in Japan.
God knows when we'll get it here in America.
Demon's souls was great, but I can't platinum the game because of the GODDAMN PURE BLADESTONE.
3D dot game heroes is also fun, although I am currently only on the desert temple. The graphics are pretty cool though.
gonna wait for a used version for 20$ somewhere for any of these games
I know I'm a cheapass lol...
I'm gonna use the $20 I'm getting from Amazon for pre-ordering Blank Ops to buy 3D Dot...will end up costing me only $10. Heck yes.
NWR writes: "Etrian Odyssey III is an emotional rollercoaster. Half roguelike, half JRPG, the Etrian Odyssey games are known for their intense challenge and rewarding gameplay."
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Looking forward to it.
I'm still getting through Dragon Quest IX, but this looks like a pretty solid game also. I'll have to pick this one up eventually.