Odin Sphere is 2-dimensional greatness - Page 2

Lord of Joshelplex · 05-31-2007, 10:47 AM

I dont mind the color, but the character designs are just...

Bonepart · 05-31-2007, 11:16 AM

I bought this game based on the art alone. It's a very very pretty game

I like the character designs quite a bit personally, and the game turned out to be a lot of fun

42PETUNIAS · 05-31-2007, 11:44 AM

It looks like it has nice graphics, but I'm gonna have to agree with Joshelplex that the character designs aren't that great.

Lord of Joshelplex · 05-31-2007, 01:12 PM

I mean, I like the way the Dark Knight guy looks, but after seeing Odin, I mean, just... wow. I would like to kinow if this game has any form of New Game + function, or if the combat is a broken as I had heard.

Robert Paulson · 05-31-2007, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Lord of Joshelplex

I would like to know if this game has any form of New Game + function, or if the combat is as broken as I had heard.

I completed Gwendolyn's story earlier today. If you play as a character whose story you've already completed, you start all over, BUT with the levels and items you had when you last completed the story. I believe that answers your question.

As for the combat system, I don't think it's broken. I would say it's rather basic, (Remember, very Dynasty Warriors-ish.) but it works.

I too have noticed slowdown whenever a bunch of stuff is happening on the screen, and it is a pain, but I can live with it. So far, I still think Odin Sphere was a worthy purchase.

Coinspinner · 06-01-2007, 12:05 AM

The combat would be improved if enemies flinched more predictably. It doesn't seem to matter what I attack with, the enemies seem to get staggered at random.

Lord of Joshelplex · 06-01-2007, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Coinspinner

The combat would be improved if enemies flinched more predictably. It doesn't seem to matter what I attack with, the enemies seem to get staggered at random.

That right there puts me off. I dont wanna get cheap shotted mid attack.

Coinspinner · 06-01-2007, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Lord of Joshelplex

That right there puts me off. I dont wanna get cheap shotted mid attack.

Don't feel bad about skipping it then.

...no wait, feel very bad. This game is the savior of 2d graphics and blah blah blah...

(kidding :p)

ThunderousWrath · 06-28-2007, 04:18 AM

I've noticed that my attacks get interrupted at pattern-like intervals depending on the enemies I'm attacking. Usually I can block or jump away or otherwise negate the attack (occasionally using invincibility frames granted by the magic system).

I'm completely in love with this game. What few complaints I have are really kind of nit-picky... The combat system seems kind of imprecise, to me. One reason is that you have to really mash the attack button FAST to get through the standard combo. Another reason is that, while some attacks have long startup or wind-down, you absolutely cannot cancel any animations -- it's taking me a little while to get used to this.

While it's difficult to adjust to the system for a guy like me (I play a lot of DMC3 and God Hand, where fluid use of varying cancels is very important), it's not really a bad thing. It encourages you to play more carefully and use strategy rather than raw, reflexive "twitch" action.

I actually really dig the character design. It reminds me of some of the odder picture books I had when I was a kid. The music is, IMO, fantastic, as is the voice-acting. I'm still wondering where the story will go, but as of now I'm very impressed with some of the thematic elements on display.

The thing that stands out the most to me about Odin Sphere is really the craftsmanship so evident in the game. It seems to me that everyone who worked on this game, loved this game, and took the time to ensure that they achieved what they were aiming for.

Exactly what they were aiming for, I can admit, is not going to be every gamer's cup of tea. But so far I dig it very much.

In retrospect, I do have one major complaint: I disapprove of rabbit-people. Yes, rabbit-people. Inclusion of rabbit-people is ALWAYS a mistake!

Coinspinner · 06-29-2007, 10:56 PM

Sorry, but no. Vierra where all that saved FFTA and responsible for approximately 43.7% of the awesome in FFXII.

05-31-2007, 11:44 AM	#13
42PETUNIAS helloooo! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Court Posts: 2,816	It looks like it has nice graphics, but I'm gonna have to agree with Joshelplex that the character designs aren't that great. __________________ noooo! why are you doing that?!

06-28-2007, 04:18 AM	#19
ThunderousWrath I'm a dude. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wisconsin. Yeah. Posts: 336	I've noticed that my attacks get interrupted at pattern-like intervals depending on the enemies I'm attacking. Usually I can block or jump away or otherwise negate the attack (occasionally using invincibility frames granted by the magic system). I'm completely in love with this game. What few complaints I have are really kind of nit-picky... The combat system seems kind of imprecise, to me. One reason is that you have to really mash the attack button FAST to get through the standard combo. Another reason is that, while some attacks have long startup or wind-down, you absolutely cannot cancel any animations -- it's taking me a little while to get used to this. While it's difficult to adjust to the system for a guy like me (I play a lot of DMC3 and God Hand, where fluid use of varying cancels is very important), it's not really a bad thing. It encourages you to play more carefully and use strategy rather than raw, reflexive "twitch" action. I actually really dig the character design. It reminds me of some of the odder picture books I had when I was a kid. The music is, IMO, fantastic, as is the voice-acting. I'm still wondering where the story will go, but as of now I'm very impressed with some of the thematic elements on display. The thing that stands out the most to me about Odin Sphere is really the craftsmanship so evident in the game. It seems to me that everyone who worked on this game, loved this game, and took the time to ensure that they achieved what they were aiming for. Exactly what they were aiming for, I can admit, is not going to be every gamer's cup of tea. But so far I dig it very much. In retrospect, I do have one major complaint: I disapprove of rabbit-people. Yes, rabbit-people. Inclusion of rabbit-people is ALWAYS a mistake! __________________ I lost a limb in a fight, but don't worry babe, I'll be cool. The ultimate power of a god is now my secret tool.

05-31-2007, 10:47 AM	#11
Lord of Joshelplex Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bird's Hill MB Posts: 4,055	I dont mind the color, but the character designs are just...

05-31-2007, 11:16 AM	#12
Bonepart Troopa Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 72	I bought this game based on the art alone. It's a very very pretty game I like the character designs quite a bit personally, and the game turned out to be a lot of fun

05-31-2007, 01:12 PM	#14
Lord of Joshelplex Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bird's Hill MB Posts: 4,055	I mean, I like the way the Dark Knight guy looks, but after seeing Odin, I mean, just... wow. I would like to kinow if this game has any form of New Game + function, or if the combat is a broken as I had heard.

06-01-2007, 12:05 AM	#16
Coinspinner Leave luck to heaven. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: I'm not telling. Posts: 110	The combat would be improved if enemies flinched more predictably. It doesn't seem to matter what I attack with, the enemies seem to get staggered at random.

06-29-2007, 10:56 PM	#20
Coinspinner Leave luck to heaven. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: I'm not telling. Posts: 110	Sorry, but no. Vierra where all that saved FFTA and responsible for approximately 43.7% of the awesome in FFXII.