Ragnarok Odyssey is one of those games that has received mixed reviews. Mainsream gaming websites like IGN gave the game horrible reviews as usual ( see biased review article below ) and others even gave it a 10/10 . What some people fail to realize is that Ragnarok Odyssey has a different vision for the game on the vita than some would expect and that vision comes to life and fruitation . Some complained the the RPG elements were not "deep" enough ; however , Ragnarok is deep in its own original way and strives to be what Vita owners want it to be ..... a game thats fun to play on the go and easy to put down after spending what time you can spare on the handheld. This works well because Vita owners sometimes need and crave a game thats fun and original without being overwhelming and Ragnarok Odyssey does this perfectly. The gameplay is addictive with lots of missions and side missions and even online and co-op .
You can choose between different classes that can be changed and switched up anytime during the game .... a welcome change compared to other RPG's . The ranking system is different in that you need to kill monsters and loot cards that you can equip to your clothing for dfferent abbilities and you have to choose which ones to equip ..... choose the wrong cards and you fail that simple. Boss battles are very fun indeed and these offer the longer and more difficult aspects of the Ragnarok gameplay for the more hardcore gamers and the more casual can always use multiplayer for help defeating a boss if thats whats needed . Graphics are great on the Vita's screen and even though you do play some erea's over and over there are always different monsters and things to do making it not so bad but still effecting the overal score of the game in general. In true monster hunter tradition you will face many different species of monsters to battle with and the combat system is simple yet welcome because it works flawlessly ..... besides who need too much complicated procedures in a game that makes the simple attack system as addictive as it is? Replay value is also a plus as you can play through as many other classes sometimes using swords and other blunt instraments and magic and arrows in others .
Alltogether Ragnarok Odyssey does what it sets out to do and that is to keep you addicted to the simple yet fun gameplay thats easy to use on the Vita and fits the handheld like a glove. This is a game that should be purchased because it will bring you many hours of fun in an original way . The artwork style alone makes the game a must have ( something few gamers still appreciate ) for both hardcore and casual gamers alike .
Plus
Great graphics and original artwork
Deep gameplay without getting too deep
Original creatures and monsters
Great boss fights
Replay value
Multiplayer and co-op
Original
Negative
Map repetition
Strange rank system
Verdict
8.2 / 10 Great
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