Every character class but one is now available from the beginning of the game, and the one that isn’t becomes available very quickly this time around. The mapping tools now come with more than twice as many icons, multi-colored paint for the floors, and a few other little changes that make mapping a better experience. On the surface, every facet of EO2 is improved over the original. Now and then you’ll encounter a character that furthers the minimal story, and of course, the dreaded FOEs (boss-like enemies that stalk around visibly, as opposed to the normal randomly-encountered enemies) are back to bring an untimely end to your adventuring. New weapons and armor are still unlocked by bringing the body parts of defeated monsters to the shop in town, and you still get one skill point per level with which to customize your party members. As you explore, you’ll use the touch screen to notate the important features of each level.
You can stick with five characters for the whole game, or you can create several extras and swap them out as desired for different situations. You start by creating several characters (name, class, portrait, and skill assignments) and taking them into the dungeon-like forest.
The core gameplay in EO2 remains the same as it was in the first game. While I don’t agree with all of the design changes, Etrian Odyssey II should still please fans of the budding series, while providing a good entry point for those who missed the first game since there’s no continuity between the two storylines. Although there are a few significant differences, EO2 is a relatively straightforward sequel. After playing Etrian Odyssey II, I looked at my review of the first game and was tempted to simply copy and paste it with a couple of minor changes (off course, I’m being facetious).
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