Odin Sphere

Platform: Ps2

Release Date: 22 May 2007

Genre: Action, Rpg

Developer: Atlus
Disc ID: SLUS-21577

Languages: English, Japanese

Size: 3 Gb

Odin Sphere is a two-dimensional (2D) side-scrolling action role-playing game where the player takes control of five different characters across six playable scenarios. Areas within levels are circular stages allowing movement left or right with exits leading to other areas; the main goal in each area is to eliminate all enemies and proceed to the next area. Combat takes place within these areas, and revolves around the player character using a combination of physical attacks and Psypher skills, skills tied to each character's magical weapon. Combination attacks are triggered with repeated presses of the attack button. The jump button can be used to reach airborne enemies within stages. At the end of each battle, grades are awarded based on the battle time, damage taken from enemies, and the amount of damage dealt. The higher the score, the larger reward of in-game currency the player receives.

Rather than the typical experience point-driven character growth of most role-playing games, each characters' abilities is linked to their Psyphers, and damage. These two elements are raised by collecting Phozons, spirit energy released from enemies. Phozons fill a magic meter, which is used to trigger special skills. All physical attack drain a character's POW gauge, and if depleted entirely the character must rest until the gauge refills. Tied to phozons and levelling is a farming system, where seeds planted and fueled with Phozons provide meals which raise a character's level, boosting their health and abilities. Food can be grown in the wild using seeds, but later two restaurants are available where prepared meals can be eaten. Various elements, such as food and material, can be used together using an Alchemy system which allows for the creation of potions with various effects, from dealing damage to healing the main character.

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