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Platform, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Odallus is a NES inspired exploration game with lots of action. It brings elements of classics such as Ghosts’n Goblins, Demon’s Crest and Castlevania while subverting some modern twists.
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Nostalgic, unpretentious, dark and plot-driven.
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oprainfallJosh SpeerJul 20154.5/5 starsIf it sounds like I’ve mostly been gushing about Odallus, that’s probably because I was utterly transfixed by the game. I could barely put it down, and whenever I got stuck, I just got more compelled to keep playing and playing til I found what I needed to progress. Odallus: The Dark Call is a fantastic game for any retro fans. It has great style, compelling and challenging combat and a dark and mysterious plot. The highest praise I can give it is that it takes inspiration from many classics, and yet remains true to its own vision. I clocked in at a little over six hours in my playthrough, and still need to find that last 4% to get the true ending. For $14.99, Odallus is a fantastic bargain. If you are a fan of Metroidvanias, retro games or just challenging yet fun experiences, then go buy it now! Just don’t stare too deeply into the fire…
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Video ChumsA.J. MaciejewskiDec 20194/5 starsOdallus: The Dark Call incorporates many retro formulas beautifully while offering simple and authentic gameplay. It's great stuff.
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Nintendo TimesCraig MajaskiFeb 20197.5/10GOOD - Odallus does a good job replicating old-school 8-bit NES adventure games of yore. The lack of button mapping and the inability to remove the scanlines dampened my experience with the game, but it’s still a fun and challenging title that should appeal to veteran gamers.
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VGChartzEvan NorrisFeb 20196/10Anyone who grew up loving Castlevania and Demon's Crest, keep this game on your wish list. Just don't pull the trigger until a patch is released.
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NintendoWorldReportJordan RudekFeb 20196.5/10For now, I'll recommend Odallus to those itching for the atmosphere of early Castlevania games and those relishing a good dose of difficulty. More casual fans may want to look elsewhere.
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IGDB rating 9.0/10 from 13 ratings.
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