.: January 14, 2016.: June 7, 2016.: June 24, 2016Mode(s)Odin Sphere is an developed by for the. It was published by (Japan and North America) in 2007, and by (Europe) in 2008.

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A remake, titled Odin Sphere Leifthrasir, was released on, and in 2016: Atlus handled publishing duties in Japan and North America, while published the title in PAL territories.Using a side-scrolling perspective, gameplay focuses on a -style fighting system while incorporating role-playing elements — Leifthrasir expands upon and refines these elements. The story, shared between both versions, follows five characters on the fantasy continent of Erion during a war between the nations of Ragnanival and Ringford over a weapon called the Crystallization Cauldron, and their roles in the Armageddon, a catastrophe which will destroy Erion.The game was conceived by George Kamitani as first a sequel and then a to the 1997 title. Development began in 2004 after the official formation of Vanillaware.

The story was based around the concept of a princess. The scenario and world design incorporated, the works of, and early video games.

2D graphics were chosen over 3D graphics as Kamitani felt the style was stagnating, which necessitated presenting cutscenes as if on a rather than using traditional cinematography. Leifthrasir began development in 2013 as a means of addressing the issues both players and staff had with the original game while keeping the story intact. The music for both versions was composed by a team from Basiscape, led by company founder.Prior to Atlus picking up the title, Vanillaware had encountered difficulties finding a publisher due to Kamitani's sparse record as a developer.

Completed in 2006, Odin Sphere was delayed into the following year so it would not compete with Atlus' own titles. The localization was handled by, and proved challenging in multiple areas. Upon release, it garnered a positive reception from video game journalists: praise was given to its story, visuals and old-school gameplay, with criticism focused on its inventory system and framerate issues. Leifthrasir was praised for its improved performance and reworked mechanics. The game was a commercial success, contributing to the rise of Vanillaware as a developer.

Screenshots from Odin Sphere (above) and its remake Leifthrasir (below), featuring player character Velvet. While basic gameplay is similar, Leifthrasir has multiple additional elements in addition to visual upgrades.Odin Sphere is a (2D) 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—which uses a -style battle system—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 by attacking enemies continuously. Jumping 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 amount of in-game currency the player receives as a reward after each battle depends on the battle grade.Rather than the typical -driven character growth of most role-playing games, each characters' abilities is linked to their Psyphers, and the amount of damage characters can inflict depends upon the strength of their Psypher. These two elements are upgraded by collecting Phozons, spirit energy released from defeated enemies.

Phozons fill a magic meter, which is used to trigger special skills. All physical attacks drain a character's POW (power) gauge, and if depleted entirely the character must rest until the gauge refills. Tied to Phozons and leveling 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.Leifthrasir adds to and augments the existing features. These include new battle arenas, and new vertical areas within environments to create platforming segments.

Characters now have exclusive abilities and elemental affinities, such as Gwendolyn having access to ice attacks. Battle rankings now depend upon skills used and time taken rather than a quick clearing of arenas, with items as well as money being awarded for high scores. The POW system is redesigned so that only special attacks consume POW with the exception of one character. Some special attacks also consumes portion of phozons collected in battle. Each character also possesses skill and ability trees, which are unlocked with Phozons stored during and after battles. While skill trees are unlocked with Phozons, abilities are upgraded with Ability Points.

The food and growing systems remain roughly similar, while the Alchemy system is streamlined. Leifthrasir also includes a 'Classic' mode, which switches from the redesigned look of Leifthrasir to the original version. Synopsis Setting and characters Odin Sphere is set on the fictional continent of Erion, which is divided into multiple nations scattered across the land. The two main nations are the warrior land of Ragnanival, and the forest-bound Fairy Kingdom of Ringford, separated by a wasteland that was once the kingdom of Valentine.

At the game's opening, Ragnanival is ruled by the Demon Lord Odin ( オーダイン, Ōdain), and Ringford is ruled by the Fairy Queen Elfaria ( エルファリア, Erufaria) with help from her nephew Melvin ( メルヴィン, Meruvuin). The other nations include the neutral land of Titania; the volcano-bound Fire Kingdom ruled by the one male resident King Onyx ( オニキス, Onikisu); and the Netherworld, the land of the dead where natural crystals grow, ruled by the undead Queen Odette ( オデット, Odetto). Two key elements in the game are psyphers, weapons incorporating crystals made from phozon life energy; and the Crystallization Cauldron, a weapon created by Valentine that crafts crystals by absorbing phozons from the land. A driving force of the plot is the tale of the Armageddon, a foretold catastrophe in which Erion is destroyed and the survivors rule the new world.Many years prior to the game's events, the world was controlled by King Valentine ( バレンタイン, Barentain), who ruled the kingdom bearing his name. Originally a kind man, a spell to bring his people prosperity drained his goodness, causing him to turn into a vicious dictator who declared war on the rest of Erion. During his conquests, the Cauldron went wild and destroyed the kingdom in a single night — everyone was cursed and transformed into, while Valentine's kingdom was reduced to a wasteland.

In the aftermath of Valentine's fall, Ragnanival and Ringford had become Erion's most powerful nations, while the other nations have become weak in comparison. At the game's opening, Ragnanival and Ringford are at war over possession of the Cauldron in the wasteland of Valentine, as each see the Cauldron as too dangerous for the other to possess.The story is told from the perspective of a young girl named Alice reading a series of books in her attic, with five initial storylines or 'books' playing out between the five main characters and overlapping at multiple points.

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Odin Sphere. Cornelius: Magical coins. After these thousands of years of toil, if you are all here, answer my call! A vision of King Valentine appears / Valentine: Enlightened one, shall I sing your praises? Who has gathered all the coins from my kingdom? / Velvet: Ah, that face.

'Tis my grandfather when he was a kind man. It is I, your granddaughter, Velvet. / Cornelius: He cannot hear you. This is only an image from the past. / Valentine: Who is the one to have amassed such a fortune?

It matters not. Such a lofty accomplishment deserves a grand celebration granted by my incredible power. Hear me, and rejoice! Allow me to grant any wish. One single wish. Think carefully. / Cornelius: King Valentine, we have decided.

Listen to the voices of your coins' owners. Break this spell, and return our humanity!

/ Valentine: Rejoice! With this, you may fear that the power within you is fading as well. But, it remains. Hear me, those who have worked together. Your efforts are greater than any mere magic. Live your new lives to the fullest.

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Cornelius and Velvet are returned to their human form / Velvet: Until death do us part. / Cornelius: I shall never let you go. Our lives will go on, together.

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