07-25-2016, 02:00 AM
Got through chapter 2 of Odin Sphere. I think it fits the criteria of an action-RPG that's well-balanced between plot and gameplay (a la a 2D Zelda game). You're given a lot of different areas and maps to explore, you can mess around with customization and game mechanics, and the plot is rather intriguing. each character is heavily-flawed in their own way, so there's more than enough drama to accompany the story, and witnessing as they overcome their obstacles is really satisfying. I really hope to see more dark-fantasy-themed games from Vanillaware, because it seems to be their strong-suit (though i believe their current project is some sort of sci-fi/post-apocalypse RPG).