Released in 2007 by Atlus and Vanillaware, Odin Sphere was a visually impressive action game that had some pretty interesting mechanics and a distinct art style that set it apart - however, it had its problems.

Greatly improved combat; improved framerate; the impressive style is now in high-definition

Still contains a lot of repition in areas and bosses; so many skills that it's nigh-impossible to use them all

Technology changes in the blink of an eye. A few months can see the difference between what people see as ordinary and mundane to a new gadget they couldn't imagine living without. New, constantly improving technology shifts so quickly that the changes almost become imperceptible.

Today, we've got a special treat for you kids. We'll be telling the story of Odin Sphere Leifthrasir for all of you that missed the Odin Sphere story time. You can all thank little Alice for picking this one out. Now, how about we quiet down and let her begin reading this wondrous tale?

Every bit as lovely as the original, Leifthrasir breathes new life into Vanillaware's debut side-scroller and then some.

Dazzling visuals; interwoven character vignettes; sweeping fantasy score; clever interplay of RPG systems; refined gameplay

Omission of all-new character scenarios; skirmishes can become repetitive

Odin Sphere Leifthrasir is a HD remake of the 2D action RPG with Norse Mythology roots, originally released on PS2 in 2007.

HD Remakes and Remasters are all the rage these days: the former is about rebuilding an original title from the ground up, the latter is about re-releasing an original title with higher resolution visuals.

Not many games get a second chance at life like Odin Sphere. A PlayStation 2 role-playing game, released in the twilight years of the console's lifetime, Odin Sphere was the topic of many whispers and rumblings, a banner-child for the cult-classics of games.

Incredible artwork; Endearing five-protagonist set-up; Inventive combat; Build-up to ending is spectacular

Blocking is finicky; Some bosses don't pair well with protagonists

Right from the beginning prologue, where I saw the bear-skinned berserker fighting the armored horse knight, I knew I was going to love this game. A very long, story-driven 2D action game with heavy RPG elements and a Norse/anime visual style!? Yes! Yes! Yes! Every kind of yes!

Gorgeous 2D hand-drawn art style; Choice of classic or upgraded gameplay; Tons of content

Must like 2D action games

A hallmark of excellence. It may have some flaws, but they are negligible to what is otherwise a supreme title.

Let me start off by saying that I am a huge fan of Vanillaware and I have played the original Odin Sphere on PS2. The Odin Sphere was an amazing game and definitely defined what features i thoroughly enjoy in a video-game.