Odin Sphere Leifthrasir Reviews

Odin Sphere Leifthrasir is ranked in the 98th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Jun 1, 2016

To be perfectly honest, it feels good to get reacquainted with an old friend. The original Odin Sphere was one of my favorite RPGs on the PlayStation 2 and I'm happy to see that not only did the game survive the test of time but still offers just enough challenge and fun for even the most jaded gamer. On a presentation level, the game does so many things right; I wasn't really able to find any major flaw and my entire game-play session was a blur as I forgot what time it was after I started playing.

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100%
Aug 8, 2016

Odin Sphere Leifthrasir is a highly addictive game with a full trophy count including a Platinum, and all the trophy hunters out there are going to love this game since nothing is missable! The graphics, soundtrack, and the game itself is perfect in every way. I have yet to finish the game and earn my Platinum which is what I am doing in between writing other reviews! Playing this one to bring you my Odin Sphere Leifthrasir review has been a highlight for me, and hopefully you end up loving this release as much as I have.

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Jun 1, 2016

I have absolutely zero issues with Odin Sphere Leifthrasir other than knowing how to pronounce its subtitle. An old school, beautiful, classic RPG brawler reborn even better. It's doesn't get much better than this for the genre!

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Jul 6, 2016

Overall, Odin Sphere Leifthrasir is an easy game to recommend, and is a well-crafted experience. Despite some minor flaws and repetition of content, the game as a whole is an excellent package, both for new players and fans of the original PS2 release.

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97 / 100
Jun 1, 2016

It's a serious game of the year contender, and undisputed grand slam champion of HD remakes. - See more at: http://cogconnected.com/review/odin-sphere-leifthrasir-review/#sthash.jyelFECV.dpuf

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IGN
Top Critic
9.5 / 10.0
Jun 1, 2016

Even after I finished playing, I wanted to go back and explore more areas, fight more enemies and collect more loot. It's a continuous loop of fun, and I hope it never ends.

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9.5 / 10.0
Jun 1, 2016

I never thought we'd see Odin Sphere again, but here we are with Leifthrasir. Even if it kept all of the classic frustrations as is it would still be worth checking out, but Vanillaware and Atlus have somehow managed to cater to both crowds with the remake. This game is required reading, and now is the time to curl up and see what you've been missing.

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9.5 / 10.0
Jun 23, 2016

‎Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir‎‎ does not need conclusions. It needs to be played. Therefore, if you have read all the analysis you will have already taken out your own ideas. Certainly, as a Japanese role-playing game that it is and with such a peculiar style, it is not a video game for all tastes, but it is a project that deserves a chance.‎

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9.5 / 10.0
Jun 24, 2016

Odin Sphere Leifthrasir reworks a title that already at the time showed great potential, turning it into an extraordinary experience. Artistically sublime, deep, captivating, the game of Vanillaware is a great title for every gamer.

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9.5 / 10.0
Jun 1, 2016

Odin Sphere Leifthrasir raises the bar for all remakes with its inclusion of an enhanced version of the original game, and also because of its refined mode, which offers sublime gameplay and some of the best looking visuals on PlayStation.

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9.5 / 10.0
Jun 1, 2016

Odin Sphere Leifthrasir is no ordinary remake. It simplifies what needed to be simplified, expands what needed to be expanded, and runs in the smoothest of fashion without any hiccup whatsoever.

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9.5 / 10.0
Jun 10, 2016

Despite the price, Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir is a fantastic game, and I almost couldn't believe that one of my favorite games on the PS2 got the treatment it did. If you're unsure, you could always try out the demo, but trust me, this is one 2D Action RPG that's totally worth it.

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Simon Brown
Top Critic
9.5 / 10.0
Jul 16, 2016

Vanillaware have done a wonderful job of bringing Odin Sphere up to date whilst still keeping what made it so endearing originally. If you are after a combat focused game with a compelling setup and a beautiful, painterly aesthetic you really can't go wrong with Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir.

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9.5 / 10.0
Jul 1, 2016

Next to this almost perfect game, you must not pass indifferently. Regardless of the platform you have and the price of this work, it is necessary to play them.

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9.5 / 10.0
Jun 25, 2016

I’ve used a number of words throughout this review in an effort to praise various aspects of the game but none really express my thoughts well enough so they’ll have to do. Amazing, brilliant, fantastic – this game is all of those and more!

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93%
Jun 6, 2016

Odin Sphere is a beautiful game and it's one of the best HD Remakes in a long time.

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9.2 / 10.0
Aug 30, 2016

Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir is definitely an special title; An updated classic game and a fusion of art and gaming that are best intertwined and have shaped an enjoyable mix. This is a game that you will definitely miss great pleasure by not experiencing it.

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9 / 10
Jun 30, 2016

Odin Sphere Leifthrasir's distinct painterly graphics, free-flowing combat and intuitive RPG systems make it a joy, whether you're a newcomer or a returning fan. While some remakes are largely unnecessary, Vanillaware have taken a forgotten classic and made it an essential title for the current generation.

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90 / 100
Jun 7, 2016

Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir is the remake this story justly deserves, marred only by slight signs of age, and a time capsule that perfectly preserves the magic of Odin Sphere, for the many years it's lost and the many years to come.

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Ken McKown
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Jun 3, 2016

Odin Sphere Leifthrasir is a masterpiece of game design, and one of the forgotten gems of the PS2 era. I can't recommend it enough, and it stands head and shoulders above other remakes on how to get the job done. For those that never experienced the original it is a must buy, but even for those with fond memories of the glorious Vanillaware classic, this package is more than worth a second dip.

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