![]() This is not to say that Odin Sphere is a marvel of storytelling, but the tales of loss, redemption, and love were enough to make me reflect frequently, in a way unbecoming of a genre somewhat-infamous for stale repetition in story and mechanics. Gwen’s story is tragic, but has a compelling arc. Throughout her story, Gwendolyn seeks acceptance, a love that will give her death a meaning gradually, it becomes not about finding a death worth dying for, but a life worth protecting. Gwendolyn is a valkyrie, the solely female elite unit of Ragnanival’s forces, whose greatest punishment is not death, but to be retired and forced into a life of motherhood. It’s in stories like Gwendolyn’s that I found surprising tinges of commentary, progressive story concepts that I did not expect from an RPG and certainly not one from 2007. I found myself most drawn to the story of Gwendolyn, a valkyrie of Ragnanival who seeks a glorious death in battle in order to finally earn her father’s love. ![]() Set amidst a war for control of a mystical cauldron of untold power, each protagonist offers a different outlook - some might seem unassuming or evil in one viewpoint, then sympathetic and endearing in another. ![]() Told through the view of five different protagonists, each tale weaves in and out of each other in a way that makes you curious to see each chapter, to see locations and points in time and wonder what role your protagonist will play in the coming events. The story of Odin Sphere matches this storybook aesthetic well, drawing on many influences from fairy tales and legends to craft a story about the end of the world. ![]() It portrays beautiful locations from throughout the world of Erion, from the ruins of Valentine to the deep forest of Elrit and the Netherworld, in stunning detail. Special abilities can get a bit over-the-top, especially at the higher levels.Ī game that was plagued by framerate issues and muddy appearances in its PS2 iteration, Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir runs a full 1080p60 on the PlayStation 4. ![]()
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