EB: What’s most disappointing about Odallus is its lack of character beyond its obvious nod to Castlevania. It wasn’t funny, weird, ironic, or particularly gruesome or clever. It paid clear and highly competent homage to a particular style of game–which is a valid choice, of course–but didn’t add much of anything to the mix that made it a compelling or especially engaging experience. Perhaps its time for the duo at JoyMasher to turn their attention, impressive technical chops, and creativity to making less consciously derivative games.
Paul writes: "Odallus: The Dark Call on Xbox One is a promising retro title that is hamstrung by woolly controls and a stupidly massive hitbox for your character."
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Neil writes: "It's a big day for JoyMasher, and some months after first hitting Xbox One with the stunning Blazing Chrome, it is they who are releasing two more titles to console. Hot on the heels of seeing the launch of Oniken, Xbox One gamers also find access to Odallus: The Dark Call."
