The gaming world is configured as per Norse mythology the nine realms – the first being Asgard. Oddmar doesn’t reinvent the wheel as this is very formulaic platforming action, bouncing from left to right, locating secret areas and collecting currency for power-ups. Thankfully that doesn’t happen too much as Oddmar, while incredibly playable, does feel a little on the rails in that the momentum keeps going and there are few moments where you get stuck and through the controls in frustration. There was never a moment when I thought it was unsuitable playing in front of my family (just the profanities from my mouth hole when I couldn’t get to where I wanted to). Oddmar feels very family-friendly in presentation, and you could say the same about the controls as well. Donkey Kong was missing out on the mushrooms. While the style is different, it does feel like you’re playing a spin-off of a Cartoon Network series of similar and I really bought into the world of smashing barrels and launching off mushrooms. It’s on par with the world of Rayman in terms of animation and artwork. But all in a wonderfully Saturday morning TV kids show. Armed initially with an axe and shield, he goes on a 2D side-scrolling platform adventure, encountering mythic beasts shrouded in Norse mythology and other bad folks. Only one day, the Chief of the village acknowledges that his lack of input isn’t doing much for the clan and when members of the clan are taken away, Oddmar is instructed with the task of rescuing them and in the process, burn down a forest. He may as well already be in Valhalla as he’s got it good. Other than that other time, but I don’t want to incriminate myself, so on with the review. The graphics are gorgeous, the story enchanting – I’ve never had so much fun controlling a ginger beardo. Beards, trolls, Vikings and beer – what more could a girl want? I wouldn’t know as I don’t identify as one, but I will let you in on a little secret: Oddmar had me at heil og sæl.
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