Playstation 2 Odin Sphere (PS2)

The nation of Valentine was once a grand kingdom with powerful magic. With the power of a magical relic known as the "Cauldron," King Valentine subdued the neighboring nations and brought them under his control. His kingdom enjoyed a long period of prosperity... but a sudden disaster destroyed it overnight. War broke out between the Fairy Kingdom of Ringford and the warrior nation of Ragnanival over ownership of the now-abandoned Cauldron, and control of the wasteland that was once Valentine. With the battle growing fiercer by the day, Demon Lord Odin, King of Ragnanival, sets forth a plan to conquer Ringford and claim the Cauldron once and for all.
Meanwhile, in the neutral realm of Titania, King Edmund had become a puppet king of his court sorcerer Urzur, who schemes to follow a forgotten prophecy and bring about the Armageddon; a prophecy stating that the world will be destroyed in five great disasters, but the survivors will become kings. As the nations struggle for control, the world steadily slips unknowingly toward its demise, and the prophecies become clear...

Atlus' Odin Sphere has recently hit the US and has already gained much praise and popularity. Featuring side-scrolling action combat, an intricate storyline, and painstakingly crafted 2D art, it's no wonder the game has achieved so much momentum in such a brief time.

Those of you lucky enough to get a hold of the game already know how intricate and downright difficult it can be. Rather than tackle this alone, we're here to help. A breakdown of the stages, combat advice, and every other facet we can cram into this guide is here for your disposal.

In this Odin Sphere guide, you'll find:

• PRIMER // Our introduction to the world of Odin Sphere
  

Average Rating: (4.7 out of 5 stars) 

 GET THIS ONE!!!
WHATEVER THE REVIEWS CLAIM IS TRUE! This is the first time that i have seen a game that does what it says. Beautiful graphics, gameplay, storyline and easy to learn for the novice to the expert. Be careful though this game can easily be mistaken for a action game. But its the perfect combination of RPG and action. still playing and loving every minute!!!
Submitted by CHARLES_HOLMAN (Durham, NC) 
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 GREAT GAME
Graphics are amazing, and the gameplay in easy is funny. A great game in every seccion.
Submitted by rafael (spain) 
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 Gorgeous and Compelling
Not only is this game beautiful, but it's a very good translation (With Japanese Language option, no less!), and a lot of fun to play. That said, it throws a lot of people for a loop when they try to jump in there and just mindlessly button mash. The game won't let you get away with that - you have to play smart and be aware that the 'brawling' is only really half the gameplay. The other part is the interconnected system of inventory items, alchemy food, health and Phozons - if you ignore that facet of the game you will get frustrated, but adds a lot depth to the otherwise relatively simple fighting system. It's not a complicated game, but the components are well crafted, and it's really pretty, though there is significant slowdown at a few points.
Submitted by Michael (Somerville, MA)
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