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PlayStation Exclusive JRPG Odin Sphere: Leifdrasir Gets First Screenshots and Artwork

Today Atlus and Vanillaware released the first batch of screenshots and artwork of Odin Sphere: Leifdrasir, that will hit the Japanese shelves on January 14th, 2016, for PS4, PS3 and PS Vita.

On top of this, the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu also came with new information and a larger batch of screenshots and art.

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PhoenixUp3350d ago

Oh goodness I loved the original Odin Sphere on PSN. I can't wait for the sequel to reach western markets.

Skate-AK3350d ago

They are also making the first one HD and inculding it in the purchase.

bouzebbal3350d ago

OMG this is the best piece of news since Sony's e3 conference. Odin Sphere is a gorgeous RPG. an HD remaster and a sequel ? Are you kidding me ????????

styferion3350d ago

seriously? that's one hell of a good news coming out of nowhere!

AndrewLB3350d ago

A release for western markets has NOT been announced or even mentioned. It's unfortunate that many JRPG's never get localized, or if they do, it's many years later by a third party company like Xseed. Don't get me wrong, Xseed does an amazing job localizing games. Quite often they do better jobs than the games developer. It's just that such small companies don't have the resources to meet the demand for all the games western players want localized. Last I heard from Tom @ Xseed, they only had about a dozen employees. Right now they're finishing QA on Trails in the Sky Second Chapter and in the middle of a month long recording session for the voice acting for Trails of Cold Steel. On top of that they have a few other games being translated. Lots of work for a dozen employees.

indyano3350d ago

who said there is a sequel?
this is only the remake of the original, check the post man.
"Odin Sphere: Leifdrasir is a remake (not just a remaster) of the original Odin Sphere"

FullmetalRoyale3350d ago (Edited 3350d ago )

That game is looking gorgeous. Can't wait to see it displayed on that Vita screen. ;)

MegaRay3350d ago

Murasama Rebirth was a masterpiece, im gonna pick this day one.

bouzebbal3350d ago

Wasn't it Muramasa? Yeah was a cool game.

MegaRay3350d ago

I call it Murasama lol

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PlayStation Plus is a secret paradise for RPG fans

From games that digitaltrends DeAngelo Epps has always wanted to play but missed out on, like Odin Sphere, to newer titles that he'd love to re-experience like Yakuza: Like a Dragon, there was enough there to justify diving back in. And those titles aren’t even a small percent of what’s available here. Vanillaware titles, Square Enix games, NIS franchises he’d never even heard of — there’s a whole lot to dig into.

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Eonjay299d ago

PSPlus is Amazing for RPGs and NIS America, Square Enix and Vanillaware games are perfect for PSPortal.

LG_Fox_Brazil299d ago

Not really a 'secret' but a paradise indeed, I just finished Soul Hackers 2, pretty good, and started Labyrinth of Galleria and I am having a blast. Tons of great RPGs in the PS4/PS5 family

Mr_cheese299d ago

Secret is the click buzzword. Can't have a title without bait these days.

anast299d ago

secret, shadow, hidden

OtterX299d ago

Perfect for playing on the Portal, since rpgs can be such timesinks. For those people who can't stay glued to the TV, it's good to give some freedom around the house, out on the porch or whatever. I haven't picked up a Portal yet, bc of life priorities, but I definitely anticipate picking one up asap and playing more rpgs!

ziggyzinfirion299d ago

I'm currently playing Final Fantasy VII:Remake for the first time on PS5 and I am freaking blown away by this game so far. I don't know why I waited this long or due to my huge backlog but had to be honest, this game exceeded my expectations.

OtterX299d ago

Yea, story pacing aside, the combat system is pretty killer, especially if you slow it down to play it more like a tactical turned based jrpg!

I actually wish FF16 had gone this route, instead of the DMC route. The FF7:R system gave enough action for those who wanted to play that way, while still appeasing us old school turn based jrpg fans.

Glad you're enjoying!

crazyCoconuts299d ago

Some of the best in game HDR I've ever seen in that game. I liked it a lot too. My first final fantasy game believe it or not

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PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for September: NieR Replicant, 13 Sentinels, Civilization VI

Also included are Star Ocean The Divine Force, Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2, Odin Sphere Leifthrasir, Unpacking.

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Snookies12375d ago

Hot damn those are some high quality games right there. I've been meaning to give 13 Sentinels a go, just haven't had the time to get around to it.

RpgSama375d ago

I had it on my wishlist waiting for a Discount, when I knew I would be close to playing it, so much in my backlog already, might as well try it now.

Also looks at ALL those Star Ocean titles!!!

Einhander1972375d ago

The story is so great especially if you don't know what's going on, When i played it I kept thinking I bet this is "it" no I bet that's "it" no it's got to be this, but "it" wasn't those things in the end.

It's Japanese story telling style at it's finest, lead you along and let you wonder what is actually going on really keeping you engaged to figure out the mystery.

The RTS gameplay I really enjoyed too, my only regret was that there wasn't even more of it!

RpgSama375d ago

LOL,

Who is salty enough to give you 4 dislikes for praising this game?

fr0sty375d ago

Probably why they hiked the price, so there could be better quality games and less shovelware.

notachance375d ago

It's one of the best story ever made in recent years, there's a reason it was nominated the best narrative in 2020's TGA.

Tapani374d ago

I heard 13 Sentinels has a superb story, gotto try it at one point.

I can vouch for Nier Replicant, it has one of the coolest endings I have experience in a game. Took me a while to complete the game fully, but man, it was more than worth it in the end.

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SegaSaturn669375d ago

nier and star ocean. 14 sentinels, jrpg dream. Even I can't hate on that.

CrimsonWing69375d ago

13 Sentinels is a must play if you haven't. Like, I can't praise enough what an awesome story and set of characters that game has.

monkey602375d ago

Why did they rename Backbone? Strange.

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Tips and Tactics: Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir

John Rinyu writes: ''With the release of Vanillaware's 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim around the corner, at the time of this writing, I wanted to try one of the developer's earlier games for myself. After looking over my options, I decided to give Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir a try.''

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