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2015 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch 9.75 € 👍 88 % Very positive, 1,320 reviews on Steam

A dark retro Metroidvania with an 8-bit look that recalls Castlevania and Ghosts'n Goblins. Tough platforming action meets interconnected levels full of secrets and upgrades.

What defines Odallus: The Dark Call:

  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Fantasy setting
  • Lots to discover
  • Challenging difficulty

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