Oddmar
- April 19, 2018
- Mobge Ltd
- 3h median play time
Get on Apple Store"Oddmar is a single-player, hack and slash game with an intriguing story, masterful gameplay, beautiful visuals, and hilarious moments. Immerse yourself in the epic Viking story of Oddmar, who must redeem himself and prove his worth. Journey through 24 hand-crafted levels, discover powerful weapons and shields, and encounter new friends and foes in this beautifully animated motion comic, now with Google Play game saves and game controller support."
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Reviews
- Stunning graphics and beautiful art style.
- Engaging storyline with charming characters.
- Smooth gameplay with intuitive controls.
- Only the first few levels are free; requires payment to unlock the rest.
- Controls can be unresponsive at times, leading to frustration.
- No option to skip cutscenes, which can be repetitive.
- graphics2,455 mentions
- 85 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising the stunning visuals, vibrant colors, and detailed animations that create an immersive experience. Players have noted the game's art style as reminiscent of console-quality titles, often comparing it to beloved games like Rayman. Overall, the graphics are described as beautiful, captivating, and a significant highlight of the gameplay, contributing to a rich storytelling experience.
“Graphics are bright, well detailed, and the world is beautifully realized.”
“The graphics are stunning, sound effects beautiful, storyline is cool and engaging, the main character is funny and lovable.”
“The art style, sound design, smooth gameplay, animations, and every part of the game is simple perfection.”
“The whole focus of this game is on graphics but its gameplay is nothing special.”
“The graphics are very pretty too!!!!”
“The graphics, the gameplay, the storytelling.”
- story1,903 mentions
- 79 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely praised for its engaging narrative, charming characters, and beautiful animations, often drawing comparisons to classic platformers like Rayman. Players appreciate the integration of Norse mythology and the emotional depth of the storyline, which keeps them invested throughout the gameplay. However, some users express frustration over the requirement to pay for additional levels after the initial free chapters, as well as the inability to skip cutscenes, which can detract from the overall experience.
“A fleshed out story, clever mechanics, and beautiful levels make it one of the best mobile platformers I have ever played.”
“The story is great with just the right twists in the right places.”
“Oddmar is a beautiful game with an actually fun story and fun gameplay.”
“Unfortunately, the 5 story videos/cutscenes were bugged - black with a narrator voice playing.”
“What does drive me crazy is that it doesn't let you skip the story sequences, which can be very long at times.”
“I just want to play the game, not sit through 5 minutes of story that I have watched multiple times!”
- gameplay1,010 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Oddmar is widely praised for its smooth mechanics, engaging controls, and beautiful graphics, creating an immersive experience reminiscent of classic platformers like Rayman and Donkey Kong. Players appreciate the variety in gameplay elements, including unique level designs and challenging boss fights, although some have noted issues with control responsiveness and the game's paywall after the initial levels. Overall, the combination of captivating visuals, a compelling story, and enjoyable gameplay mechanics makes it a standout title in the mobile platformer genre.
“The gameplay mechanics are easy to learn and fun to master.”
“The gameplay is awesome, the movements are smooth, the storyline is engaging, and the dubbing is great.”
“The gameplay is superb, with well-designed movement and controls.”
“The gameplay is surprisingly easy to get the hang of, it isn't clunky like most of the other types of games I've played on Android.”
“The gameplay controls are very crappy; moving left and right on one side and jumping, dashing, and attacking on the other side is such a poorly designed layout.”
“The whole focus of this game is on graphics, but its gameplay is nothing special.”
- music261 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many players describing it as beautiful, immersive, and fitting for the game's themes. However, a common critique is the lack of an option to mute or adjust the music and sound effects, which some players find distracting. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that complements the stunning graphics and engaging gameplay.
“The audio and music make your mind unwind and travel to different locations... this is what games should be.”
“Absolutely gorgeous graphics and music that can literally be mistaken for something cinematic.”
“The graphics, the story, the music, everything builds up an immersive environment.”
“One thing I would really like to suggest is an option to quiet the music, only because sometimes it doesn't let me concentrate fully.”
“The only thing missing is the setting to turn off music or sound.”
“Good game but please can the developers add an option to turn music and sound effects down/off.”
- monetization234 mentions
- 49 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many players appreciating the absence of ads and microtransactions. While the initial levels are free, players must pay to unlock the full game, which some view as a fair trade-off given the high production quality and lack of intrusive ads. However, a few users expressed disappointment over the in-app purchase requirement, suggesting that a model with ads might be preferable to a paywall.
“The game will have to be purchased to play beyond the first world, but it's fair since there are no microtransactions.”
“What I appreciate the most is that there are no microtransactions and no ads.”
“No ads, no pay to win, fantastic controls, great graphics and art, and a super cute story.”
“Nothing is for free; even 'free-to-play' games charge you by wasting your precious time on watching endless ads.”
“This payment model is fine generally (I can tell a lot of work went into this game), but not advertising it as a lite version or a demo is dishonest, and for that, I've dropped its rating.”
“You should have made all the levels free and implemented ads instead.”
- humor146 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many reviewers highlighting the funny animations, lovable characters, and engaging storyline that contribute to a lighthearted and enjoyable experience. Players appreciate the balance of humor throughout the gameplay, particularly noting the main character Oddmar's quirky expressions and antics. Overall, the game's art style and comedic elements create a delightful atmosphere that resonates well with players, making it a standout in the platformer genre.
“It's a solid, beautiful, hilarious, but most importantly fun game that easily ranks up there with Sonic and Ori as one of my favorite platformers.”
“The character design and art style are so cute, the story is compelling, and the humor is on point.”
“This is a well-made enjoyable game, the first Android game that's genuinely made me laugh and smile with its art style and the way the story is told.”
- optimization29 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is highly praised, with many users reporting smooth performance and impressive graphics across various devices. While some minor issues, such as audio stuttering, have been noted, the majority of players find the game runs exceptionally well, making it a standout in mobile gaming. The combination of engaging gameplay, beautiful visuals, and solid optimization contributes to a positive gaming experience.
“I'm so excited about the performance of the game on my device with such a full animated game with lots of particles and effects.”
“Best 2D platformer I've ever played on mobile, well optimized, awesome controls with immersive story, great UI. The game is an easy S tier for me... it's a must play if you like 2D platformers.”
“Finally a game that makes mobile gaming worth it. I am a PC gamer and I stopped playing mobile games because most mobile games are clones with different themes and are only cash grabs. Now let's talk about Oddmar: this game took mobile gaming to the next level with great artwork, great graphics, great gameplay, great optimization, and an interesting story. The developers have worked really hard on this game and really deserve support!”
“Since the last update, I'm having issues with the music of the game (sounds like it's lagging). The game performance is not being affected, it's only the music; before the update, everything was working just fine.”
“Gameplay is not nice... performance of the game is slow.”
“Fix that terrible audio stuttering.”
- atmosphere24 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its stunning graphics, engaging storytelling, and charming art style, creating a vibrant and immersive experience. Players appreciate the combination of intuitive controls, enjoyable music, and a colorful environment that enhances the overall gameplay. The attention to detail and interactive elements further contribute to a captivating atmosphere that keeps players invested.
“This game certainly has it all - first and foremost sky-high quality, style, atmosphere, design, but also intuitive controls for mobile, great graphics and narrative.”
“Wonderful atmosphere, engaging storyline and fun characters; levels are exciting, colorful and (best of all) increasingly challenging as you progress.”
“It's just spectacular: the art is charming and incredibly atmospheric, the levels are well designed and the sound makes the game a full combo.”
“And the whole atmosphere interacts while you're playing.”
“The game atmosphere reminds me of Rayman.”
“The drawings are nice, the music is great, my level of stress just got higher with the first boss, but I really like the game. From the atmosphere to the easy controls, congrats dev.”
- stability22 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent freezing and glitches, particularly during startup, level transitions, and control inputs. While some players have experienced no issues and praise the game's graphics and gameplay, others find the bugs frustrating enough to detract from their overall enjoyment. Overall, the game shows potential but requires significant stability improvements to enhance the user experience.
“Runs great even on a budget J5 phone.”
“The best adventure game with no glitches or bugs.”
“But the app freezes every time after the start screen appears with a mushroom image on the screen.”
“Frustratingly buggy; the game is beautiful and fun, but when trying to restart a level or return to the main menu, the 'yes' button doesn't work.”
“I would have given it 5 stars, because in all it is an amazing game, with great graphics and an amazing storyline, but after completing the first stage, it plays a video then freezes completely. Please try to fix the problem.”
- character development15 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is highly praised, with reviewers highlighting the impressive character design, animations, and art style that contribute to a vibrant and engaging experience. The compelling story and humor further enhance the characters, making them feel alive and integral to the gameplay. Overall, the combination of beautiful graphics and thoughtful character development sets the game apart as a standout title.
“Really loving the art style and the character development.”
“Great story, great character development, and overall challenging and fun.”
“Beautiful animations, backgrounds, and character designs!”
“The character design and art style are so cute, but the character development feels shallow and uninspired.”
“While the character design is impressive, the lack of depth in character development leaves much to be desired.”
“The character development is lacking, making it hard to connect with the characters despite their appealing design.”
- emotional15 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its heartwarming and touching storyline, which resonates deeply with players, often evoking strong feelings such as joy and sadness. Many reviewers praise the game's beautiful graphics and polished animation, which enhance the overall experience, making players feel a genuine connection to the characters and their journeys. Overall, the game is celebrated for its ability to create an emotional impact, leaving players feeling fulfilled and moved by the narrative.
“But it was emotional as well after the end of the story.”
“I was so happy that Oddmar found his friends and family; it was so touching.”
“The game itself is amazing, heartbreaking, and has a very nice storyline.”
- replayability13 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers a mix of replayability, primarily through level achievements and challenges, though some users note that only the first chapter is free, requiring additional payment for further content. While many praise its engaging gameplay and vibrant graphics, opinions vary on the depth of replayability, with some finding it limited due to a lack of additional modes or content. Nonetheless, the game is generally regarded as fun and worth revisiting for its creative design and completionist elements.
“I wouldn't say the game is overly difficult, but the different level challenges add a bit of replayability.”
“A very good platformer, classic gameplay with rejuvenating graphics with great replay value for collecting those 100% level completion.”
“Fun, low stress platformer with excellent replayability and just enough depth to keep it interesting.”
“That being said, after the first 5 levels it costs $4.99 to finish out the game with the first 5 levels being replayable.”
“Only the first chapter is playable.”
“Very fun and colorful, but very short and not much replayability (no hard mode etc...)”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate the focus on skill over tedious RPG mechanics, others criticize the frustrating controls and lack of save points that can lead to repetitive gameplay. The difficulty spikes in certain levels contribute to a sense of tedium, particularly when players must replay sections multiple times due to unresponsive controls. Overall, the game offers a balance of challenge without excessive grinding, making it a decent option for casual play.
“And I would have if I'd rated on level 1 or 2, but as I've progressed into the game I have to give it 3 stars for the tedious controls.”
“Doing a level 30 times because the character didn't jump when you hit the jump button is pretty tedious.”
“Difficulty is quite spiky and some levels (golem for example) are extremely frustrating and just tedious due to lack of saves and controls that sometimes ignore input.”
