#Grimgrimoire length series#

The primary conflict deals with the nations of Ragnanival and Ringford clashing over the Cauldron, a mechanism that was created by the kingdom of Valentine.

The overall story is set on the continent of Erion, which is divided into several kingdoms.

#Grimgrimoire length series#

Odin Sphere's story is told in a series of books being read by a young girl named Alice. However, it's often noted that its positive points are bogged down by its difficulty, the repeated use of similar backgrounds and repetitive combat/stage progression, load times, and frequent slowdown. The game received positive reception from critics, with many of them praising the 2D graphics, intricate storyline, and unique combat system.

There is also a planting, alchemy, and cooking system present to assist players in progressing through the game. The game's primary mechanics revolve around using a weapon called a 'Psypher' to slay enemies and collect Phozons, which are subsequently used to level up the player's attack power. The game's story and characters take heavy inspiration from Norse mythology and classic western literature and it's noteworthy that while one character may serve as the protagonist of one story, they could easily appear as an enemy in another. The game tells the interlocking stories of five playable protagonists and is a spiritual successor to the 1997 Sega Saturn title Princess Crown. Odin Sphere was the very first game the Vanillaware developed and completed five years after the company's initial founding in 2002.