Etrian Odyssey Nexus
Nintendo 3DS
Game dossier
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Action-RPG adventure of demon hunting, weapon customization, and preparation for a final battle
The briefing
Set in 1640, Dark Angel: Vampire Apocalypse casts players as Anna, the Dark Angel of Retribution. With the Shadow Lord's resurrection approaching, Anna has one year to strengthen her abilities before facing the demonic entity.
The adventure spans three villages and six battlegrounds, where players battle monsters from three races. Weapons include projectile-based and melee options, and equipment can be assigned to the controller's four face buttons for customized combat. Different enemies are vulnerable to different weapons, such as broadswords against the Undead.
Health, spirit, experience, and gold meters track Anna's progress through the action-RPG campaign. The game offers minimal character interaction and no cut-scenes, emphasizing open-ended exploration, combat, and character development over a heavily directed storyline.