Zodiac: Orcanon Odyssey is a 2015 role-playing video game developed and published by Kobojo for iOS. Releases for the PlayStation Vita and PlayStation 4 were announced but never released.
| Zodiac: Orcanon Odyssey | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Kobojo |
| Publisher(s) | Kobojo |
| Writer(s) | Kazushige Nojima[1] |
| Composer(s) | Hitoshi Sakimoto[1] |
| Engine | Unity[2] |
| Platform(s) | iOS |
| Release | November 10, 2015 |
| Genre(s) | Role-playing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay edit
The game plays as a Japanese role-playing video game, specifically taking elements from Final Fantasy, Valkyrie Profile and Dragon's Crown.[3] While the game does contain heavy online multiplayer elements, the game is entirely able to be played from beginning to ending, without use of any online elements, as well.[2]
Development edit
The game's conception began as part of the company's desire to change its focus out of the simple, casual Facebook games it had been making in the past.[4]
The game was first announced in September 2014, at the Tokyo Game Show, for the iOS and PlayStation Vita platforms.[5] At the time of announcement, the game had already been in development for a year.[6] In June 2015, the game's subtitle was revealed to be Orcanon Odyssey, and an additional platform, PlayStation 4, was announced.[7] The game launched onto iPhone and iPad in November 2015, though neither of the Vita or PS4 versions have ever been released.[8]
Reception edit
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | iOS: 66/100[9] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Pocket Gamer | 7/10[11] |
| TouchArcade | 4/10[12] |
| Digitally Downloaded |   [10] |
The game's announcement won one of IGN's "Best Surprise" award in its retrospective reveal of the Tokyo Game Show in 2014.[13]
According to review aggregator Metacritic, the full release of Zodiac: Orcanon Odyssey received generally mixed or average reviews upon release.[9]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b McWhertor, Michael (11 August 2015). "Final Fantasy creators' mobile RPG Zodiac goes from free-to-play to 'premium' game". Polygon. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
- ^ a b Moriarty, Colin (September 18, 2014). "TGS 2014: Introducing Zodia, A New JRPG For PS Vita". IGN. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
- ^ McWhertor, Michael (September 19, 2014). "Zodiac brings Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts creators together for a new touch-based RPG". Polygon. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
- ^ Kollar, Philip (June 12, 2015). "How A French Studio Set Out To Make The Next Great Japanese RPG". Polygon. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
- ^ Morris, Tatiana (September 19, 2014). "Zodiac revealed at TGS 2014". GameZone. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
- ^ Romano, Sal (September 19, 2014). "Final Fantasy scenario writer announces RPG Zodiac for PS Vita and iOS". Gematsu. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
- ^ Priestman, Chris (June 22, 2015). "Final Fantasy X Writer's Next Game Will Also Be Heading To PlayStation 4". Siliconera. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
- ^ "Astria Ascending Will Appear Worldwide in 2021". 26 March 2021.
- ^ a b "Zodiac: Orcanon Odyssey for iPhone/iPad Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ Codd, Matthew (April 17, 2017). "review-zodiac-orcanon-odyssey-apple-ipad". Digitally Downloaded. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ "Zodiac: Orcanon Odyssey - A tale that we've been told a few times before". Pocket Gamer. November 16, 2015. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ "'Zodiac: Orcanon Odyssey' Review – The Stars Are Misaligned". November 16, 2015. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ Dyer, Mitch (September 21, 2014). "TGS 2014: The Best Games Of Tokyo Game Show". IGN. Retrieved June 30, 2015.