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."
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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VGChartz's Evan Norris: "If you love Castlevania III or Demon's Crest, you will probably enjoy Odallus: The Dark Call. Featuring 8-bit graphics, action-platforming gameplay, replayable levels, and secrets galore, it's a mostly solid throwback to the glory days of Trevor Belmont and Firebrand. While its branching paths, optional upgrades, and diverse boss battles help elevate it among the games that inspired it, Odallus' late-game difficulty spike and collection of glitches keep it from being the heir apparent."
This game is great. It's like a middle ground between classic Catlevania and Metroidvania Castlevania.