Ragnarok Odyssey

Ragnarok Odyssey[lower-alpha 1] is a role-playing video game for the PlayStation Vita system. It is based on the universe of the MMORPG Ragnarok Online, containing many elements of Norse mythology. It was released in February 2012 within Japan, August 21, 2012 in South Korea, October 30, 2012 in North America and February 20, 2013 in Europe. An updated version titled Ragnarok Odyssey Ace has been released on PlayStation Vita and PlayStation 3.[10]

Ragnarok Odyssey
Developer(s)Game Arts
Publisher(s)GungHo Online Entertainment
Composer(s)Kumi Tanioka, Nobuo Uematsu (one song in Ace)[2]
SeriesRagnarok series
Platform(s)PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 3 (Ace only)
ReleaseRagnarok Odyssey:

Ragnarok Odyssey Ace:

(PS3 and PS Vita)

  • JP: August 29, 2013
  • NA: April 1, 2014
  • EU: April 30, 2014
Genre(s)Role-playing
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer, online multiplayer

Gameplay

Ragnarok Odyssey is a real-time action RPG in similar vein to the series Monster Hunter. The game retains many elements typical of RPGs, such as health and magic, item collecting/crafting, interaction with NPCs and a class system but no leveling system. Missions in Odyssey are received at guild halls and usually consist of collecting items or killing enemies.

There are six interchangeable classes players may pick from; the Sword Warrior, Hammersmith, Mage, Assassin, Hunter and Cleric with their own individual advantages and weaknesses. Instead of a typical leveling system, Odyssey uses a Card System. Cards can be equipped to a character's clothing/armor to provide statistic boosts and class-specific abilities. Upgraded clothing/armor can have an increased Card Capacity and hence can equip higher cost/additional cards. Cards are found in shops or dropped by defeated enemies.

Ragnarok Odyssey Ace

Ragnarok Odyssey Ace is an updated version of Ragnarok Odyssey developed for the PlayStation Vita and PlayStation 3. This new version of the game contains all the DLC from the original game, as well as new enemies, skills, dungeons HUD, gameplay balance adjustment and an extra episode after the ending. The first print copies of the game included various in-game bonus.[11][12] It is also possible to import save data from the original game for use in Ragnarok Odyssey Ace.[13]

The PlayStation Vita version was released on August 29, 2013 in Japan.[14] Composer Nobuo Uematsu contributed one new song for Ragnarok Odyssey Ace.[2]

Reception

Odyssey has received mixed but mostly positive reviews from critics. On Metacritic, the game has an average score of 66 out of 100.[15] The most positive of reviews came from Destructoid's Jim Sterling who gave the game a 9/10.[18] Sterling praised the game's visuals, calling it the best looking Vita game to date, fast loading screens, customization, tight controls and subtle use of the touchscreen. Odyssey was given a 32/40 score in Famitsu.[19]

As of July 2012, Ragnarok Odyssey has sold over 100,000 copies in Japan.[20] Ragnarok Odyssey Ace sold 31,622 physical retail copies within the first week of release in Japan.[21]

Notes
  1. Japanese: ラグナロクオデッセイ, Hepburn: Ragunaroku Odessei

References
  1. Soga, Jimmy (2012). "XSEED Games to Publish Ragnarok Odyssey on PlayStation Vita system in North America". XSEED Games. Retrieved September 27, 2012.
  2. Spencer (2013-05-08). "Nobuo Uematsu Composed A Song For Ragnarok Odyssey Ace". Siliconera. Retrieved 2013-08-05.
  3. Moriarty, Colin (2011). "PS Vita RPG Ragnarok Odyssey Given Release Date". IGN. Retrieved September 27, 2012.
  4. Ragnarok Odyssey (中文版), Sony Computer Entertainment Asia
  5. "PlayStation®Vita Software "Ragnarok Odyssey" English/Chinese/Korean Edition Has Arrived!". Sony. 2012.
  6. Sahdev, Ishaan (2012). "Ragnarok Odyssey Mercenary Edition Comes With Soundtrack CD And Art/Strategy Book". Siliconera. Retrieved September 27, 2012.
  7. Shah, Niraj (2012). "Ragnarok Odyssey Release Date Announced". XTREME PSVita. Retrieved October 11, 2012.
  8. Cara, Antonio (2013). "Ragnarok Odyssey , Ragnarok Odyssey release date announced -- PlayStation Blog". PlayStation Blog EU. Retrieved February 6, 2013.
  9. 仙境傳說 奧德賽ACE (中英文合版), Sony Computer Entertainment Asia
  10. Ishaan (2013-04-02). "Ragnarok Odyssey Ace Is an upgraded Release For PlayStation 3 And Vita". Siliconera. Retrieved 2013-08-05.
  11. Spencer (2013-04-02). "Ragnarok Odyssey Ace Will Have Daily Quests And Other Tweaks". Siliconera. Retrieved 2013-08-05.
  12. Spencer (2013-04-23). "Ragnarok Odyssey Ace Opens Doors To The New Yggdrasil Tower". Siliconera. Retrieved 2013-08-05.
  13. Spencer (2013-04-11). "Have Ragnarok Odyssey? Here's What You Can Import Into Ragnarok Odyssey Ace". Siliconera. Retrieved 2013-08-05.
  14. Spencer (2013-05-22). "Ragnarok Odyssey Ace And The Yggdrasil Tower Come To Vita On August 29". Siliconera. Retrieved 2013-08-05.
  15. "Ragnarok Odyssey for PlayStation Vita Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved January 28, 2012.
  16. "Ragnarok Odyssey ACE for PlayStation Vita Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
  17. "Ragnarok Odyssey ACE for PlayStation 3 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
  18. Sterling, Jim (2012). "Review: Ragnarok Odyssey". Retrieved January 28, 2012.
  19. Gantayat, Anoop (2012). "High Marks for Soul Calibur V and Ragnarok Odyssey in Famitsu". Andriasang. Retrieved September 27, 2012.
  20. Gantayat, Anoop (2012). "Ragnarok Odyssey Tops 100,000 Units". Andriasang. Retrieved September 27, 2012.
  21. 2013-09-04, Media Create Sales: 8/26/13 – 9/1/13, Gematsu
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