Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir
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About Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir
Vanillaware returned to their 2007 PlayStation 2 hit Odin Sphere with this 2016 HD remake published by Square Enix. The game arrived on PS3, PS4, and Vita platforms on January 14th of that year. It follows five warriors caught in a war between gods and monsters within a dark fantasy setting. This version is not just a simple texture upgrade. The team rebuilt the title from the ground up to fix complaints from the original release. You get all the hand-drawn art and Shakespearean dialogue you remember, but with significant gameplay improvements that make the experience feel fresh rather than just nostalgic.
Gameplay
You control one of five characters who fight through side-scrolling stages while managing a unique magic system called Glasya Labolas. Combat feels fast and brutal as you chain attacks, dodge incoming projectiles, and consume mana to cast spells. A major addition in this remake is the refined mode which adds new boss fights and attack moves not found in the classic version. You can also unlock new map areas that expand the story beyond the original path. Battles require you to watch enemy patterns closely because getting hit drains your health quickly. The pacing shifts between intense action sequences and slower moments where you manage your inventory or read through the heavy narrative text.
What Players Think
Players on PlayPile have given this title a high rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on over 3,200 reviews. Critics also agree with an average score of 90 on Metacritic. The community mood leans heavily toward "satisfied" with 78% of players leaving positive feedback. Average playtime sits at 18 hours for a single completion run. Users frequently mention the art style as the strongest point in their comments. Only 12% of the user base rates the game below three stars, mostly citing difficulty spikes in the refined mode. The review snippets highlight how the new mechanics solve pacing issues from the original release without losing the story charm.
PlayPile's Take
This remake is worth your time if you want a visually stunning action RPG with tight combat mechanics. The price point on digital stores makes it an easy buy given the sheer amount of content added. You will earn 10 achievements including one for completing all story chapters in refined mode. Not everyone likes the steep difficulty curve found in the new boss fights, but the classic mode offers a smoother path. Vanillaware fixed the clunky controls while keeping the distinct hand-drawn aesthetic intact. Grab this game if you appreciate games where every frame looks like a painting.
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Single player
IGDB Rating
86.7
RAWG Rating
4.3
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