Software:Ragnarok Odyssey

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Short description: 2012 role-playing video game
Ragnarok Odyssey
Developer(s)Game Arts
Publisher(s)
Sony Interactive Entertainment (Asia)
Composer(s)Kumi Tanioka, Nobuo Uematsu (one song in Ace)[2]
SeriesRagnarok series
Platform(s)PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 3 (Ace only)
ReleaseRagnarok Odyssey
Ragnarok Odyssey Ace (PS3 and PS Vita)
  • Japan /TW: August 29, 2013[9]
  • NA: April 1, 2014
  • PAL: April 30, 2014
Genre(s)Role-playing
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer, online multiplayer

Lua error in Module:Lang/utilities at line 332: attempt to call field '_transl' (a nil value). is a role-playing video game for the PlayStation Vita system. It is based on the universe of the MMORPG Ragnarok Online, containing many elements of Norse mythology. It was released in February 2012 within Japan, August 21, 2012 in South Korea, October 30, 2012 in North America and February 20, 2013 in Europe. An updated version titled Ragnarok Odyssey Ace was released for PlayStation Vita and PlayStation 3.[10]

Gameplay

Ragnarok Odyssey is a real-time action RPG in similar vein to the series Monster Hunter. The game retains many elements typical of RPGs, such as health and magic, item collecting/crafting, interaction with NPCs and a class system but no leveling system. Missions in Odyssey are received at guild halls and usually consist of collecting items or killing enemies.

There are six interchangeable classes players may pick from; the Sword Warrior, Hammersmith, Mage, Assassin, Hunter and Cleric with their own individual advantages and weaknesses. Instead of a typical leveling system, Odyssey uses a Card System. Cards can be equipped to a character's clothing/armor to provide statistic boosts and class-specific abilities. Upgraded clothing/armor can have an increased Card Capacity and hence can equip higher cost/additional cards. Cards are found in shops or dropped by defeated enemies.

Ragnarok Odyssey Ace

Ragnarok Odyssey Ace is an updated version of Ragnarok Odyssey developed for the PlayStation Vita and PlayStation 3. This new version of the game contains all the DLC from the original game, as well as new enemies, skills, dungeons HUD, gameplay balance adjustment and an extra episode after the ending. The first print copies of the game included various in-game bonus.[11][12] It is also possible to import save data from the original game for use in Ragnarok Odyssey Ace.[13]

The PlayStation Vita version was released on August 29, 2013 in Japan.[14] Composer Nobuo Uematsu contributed one new song for Ragnarok Odyssey Ace.[2]

Reception

Reception
Review scores
PublicationScore
PS VitaPS3
Destructoid(1) 9/10[18]N/A
EGMN/A3/10[19]
Famitsu(2) 35/40[20]
(1) 32/40[21]		N/A
GameRevolution(2) 7/10[22]N/A
GameSpot(2) 7/10[23]N/A
GamesRadar+N/AStarStarHalf star[24]
GameZone(2) 8.5/10[25]
(1) 8/10[26]		8.5/10[25]
Hardcore Gamer(1) 4/5[27]3/5[28]
IGN(1) 5/10[29]N/A
OPM (UK)(1) 7/10[30]N/A
Pocket GamerStarStarStarHalf star[31][32]N/A
Push Square(1) 7/10[33]N/A
RPGamer(1) 2.5/5[34]2.5/5[35]
411ManiaN/A6/10[37]
Digital Spy(1) StarStar[38]N/A
Aggregate score
Metacritic(2) 67/100[15]
(1) 66/100[16]		61/100[17]

Raganrok Odyssey and Odyssey Ace received "mixed or average reviews" on all platforms according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[15][16][17] The most positive of reviews came from Destructoid's James Stephanie Sterling, who praised the former version's visuals, calling it the best looking Vita game to date, fast loading screens, customization, tight controls and subtle use of the touchscreen.[18] Famitsu gave Odyssey a score of one nine, two eights, and one seven,[21] and later gave the Vita version of Odyssey Ace two nines, one eight, and one nine.[20]

The Digital Fix gave Odyssey six out of ten, calling it "a perfect case of brilliant ideas that have been poorly executed."[39] However, Digital Spy gave it two out of five, calling it "a polished offering with tight controls and nice graphics, but a little innovation would have gone a long way. In terms of both style and gameplay, this is little more than a generic RPG offering that fails to build on solid foundations."[38] 411Mania gave the PlayStation 3 version of Odyssey Ace six out of ten, calling it a "niche game and as such will not appeal to the mass market, but if you are feeling a need for a Monster Hunter clone in the interim between releases this game will most definitely scratch that itch. I can't say this is my type of game, but some of the new additions certainly enhanced the game and made for a more enjoyable experience."[37]

As of July 2012, Ragnarok Odyssey sold over 100,000 units in Japan.[40] Ragnarok Odyssey Ace sold 31,622 physical retail units within the first week of release in Japan.[41]

Notes

References

  1. ↑ Soga, Jimmy (May 4, 2012). "XSEED Games to Publish Ragnarok Odyssey on PlayStation Vita system in North America". Archived from the original on September 20, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120920033516/http://xseedgames.com/news.php?id=151. Retrieved August 10, 2023. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Yip, Spencer (May 8, 2013). "Nobuo Uematsu Composed A Song For Ragnarok Odyssey Ace". Gamurs. Archived from the original on December 3, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171203084221/https://www.siliconera.com/2013/05/08/nobuo-uematsu-composed-a-song-for-ragnarok-odyssey-ace/. Retrieved August 10, 2023. 
  3. ↑ "Ragnarok Odyssey (中文版)" (in zh-tw). Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304031012/https://asia.playstation.com/hk/cht/regional/gamedetails?id=16608. Retrieved August 10, 2023. 
  4. ↑ Moriarty, Colin (November 24, 2011). "PS Vita RPG Ragnarok Odyssey Given Release Date". Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on February 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230205220445/https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/11/24/ps-vita-rpg-ragnarok-odyssey-given-release-date. Retrieved August 10, 2023. 
  5. ↑ "PlayStation®Vita Software 'Ragnarok Odyssey' English/Chinese/Korean Edition Has Arrived!". Archived from the original on April 11, 2013. https://archive.today/20130411170744/http://asia.playstation.com/psvita/id/en/game-details-0064.html. Retrieved August 10, 2023. 
  6. ↑ Sahdev, Ishaan (August 22, 2012). "Ragnarok Odyssey Mercenary Edition Comes With Soundtrack CD And Art/Strategy Book". Gamurs. Archived from the original on January 2, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170102080810/https://www.siliconera.com/2012/08/22/ragnarok-odyssey-mercenary-edition-comes-with-soundtrack-cd-and-artstrategy-book/. Retrieved August 10, 2023. 
  7. ↑ Shah, Niraj (October 11, 2012). "Ragnarok Odyssey Release Date Announced". Archived from the original on May 30, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230530212646/http://www.xtremepsvita.com/2012/10/11/ragnarok-odyssey-release-date-announced/. Retrieved August 10, 2023. 
  8. ↑ Cara, Antonio (February 6, 2013). "Ragnarok Odyssey release date announced, demo out today". Sony Interactive Entertainment. Archived from the original on May 20, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220520051820/https://blog.playstation.com/archive/2013/02/06/ragnarok-odyssey-release-date-announced-demo-out-today/. Retrieved August 10, 2023. 
  9. ↑ "仙境傳說 奧德賽ACE (中英文合版)" (in zh-tw). Archived from the original on September 17, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130917225129/https://asia.playstation.com/hk/cht/regional/gamedetails?id=19929. Retrieved August 10, 2023. 
  10. ↑ Sahdev, Ishaan (April 2, 2013). "Ragnarok Odyssey Ace Is An Upgraded Release For PlayStation 3 And Vita". Gamurs. Archived from the original on April 3, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170403102729/https://www.siliconera.com/2013/04/02/ragnarok-odyssey-ace-is-an-upgraded-release-for-playstation-3-and-vita/. Retrieved August 10, 2023. 
  11. ↑ Yip, Spencer (April 2, 2013). "Ragnarok Odyssey Ace Will Have Daily Quests And Other Tweaks". Gamurs. Archived from the original on April 10, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160410221006/https://www.siliconera.com/2013/04/02/ragnarok-odyssey-ace-will-have-daily-quests-and-other-tweaks/. Retrieved August 10, 2023. 
  12. ↑ Yip, Spencer (April 23, 2013). "Ragnarok Odyssey Ace Opens Doors To The New Yggdrasil Tower". Gamurs. Archived from the original on April 3, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170403033512/https://www.siliconera.com/2013/04/23/ragnarok-odyssey-ace-opens-doors-to-the-new-yggdrasil-tower/. Retrieved August 10, 2023. 
  13. ↑ Yip, Spencer (April 11, 2013). "Have Ragnarok Odyssey? Here's What You Can Import Into Ragnarok Odyssey Ace". Gamurs. Archived from the original on April 10, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160410221016/https://www.siliconera.com/2013/04/11/have-ragnarok-odyssey-heres-what-you-can-import-into-ragnarok-odyssey-ace/. Retrieved August 10, 2023. 
  14. ↑ Yip, Spencer (May 22, 2013). "Ragnarok Odyssey Ace And The Yggdrasil Tower Come To Vita On August 29". Gamurs. Archived from the original on April 10, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160410221020/https://www.siliconera.com/2013/05/22/ragnarok-odyssey-ace-and-the-yggdrasil-tower-come-to-vita-on-august-29/. Retrieved August 10, 2023. 
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 "Ragnarok Odyssey ACE for PlayStation Vita Reviews". Fandom. Archived from the original on May 31, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230531105801/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-vita/ragnarok-odyssey-ace. Retrieved August 10, 2023. 
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 "Ragnarok Odyssey for PlayStation Vita Reviews". Fandom. Archived from the original on June 8, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230608235301/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-vita/ragnarok-odyssey. Retrieved August 10, 2023. 
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 "Ragnarok Odyssey ACE for PlayStation 3 Reviews". Fandom. Archived from the original on December 30, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221230144524/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/ragnarok-odyssey-ace. Retrieved August 10, 2023. 
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 Sterling, James Stephanie (October 30, 2012). "Review: Ragnarok Odyssey". Gamurs. Archived from the original on May 31, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230531110249/https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-ragnarok-odyssey/. Retrieved August 10, 2023. 
  19. ↑ Harmon, Josh (April 7, 2014). "Ragnarok Odyssey ACE review (PS3)". EGMNow (EGM Media, LLC). Archived from the original on March 5, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190305022303/https://www.egmnow.com/articles/reviews/egm-review-ragnarok-odyssey-ace/. Retrieved August 11, 2023. 
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 Romano, Sal (August 20, 2013). "Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1284". Archived from the original on June 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230620182413/https://www.gematsu.com/2013/08/famitsu-review-scores-issue-1284. Retrieved August 10, 2023. 
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 Gantayat, Anoop (January 25, 2012). "High Marks for Soul Calibur V and Ragnarok Odyssey in Famitsu". Archived from the original on December 25, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121225070342/http://andriasang.com/comzqw/famitsu_scores_and_dates/. Retrieved August 10, 2023. 
  22. ↑ Peterson, Blake (April 8, 2014). "Ragnarok Odyssey ACE Review (Vita)". CraveOnline. Archived from the original on January 10, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210110181054/https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/63635-ragnarok-odyssey-ace-review. Retrieved August 11, 2023. 
  23. ↑ Cabral, Matt (April 7, 2014). "Ragnarok Odyssey ACE Review (Vita)". Fandom. Archived from the original on January 9, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210109150429/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/ragnarok-odyssey-ace-review/1900-6415725/. Retrieved August 10, 2023. 
  24. ↑ Reed, Ashley (April 2, 2014). "Raganrok Odyssey Ace review (PS3)". Future plc. Archived from the original on March 24, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230324215155/https://www.gamesradar.com/ragnarok-odyssey-ace-review/. Retrieved August 11, 2023. 
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 Splechta, Mike (April 26, 2014). "Ragnarok Odyssey ACE Review: More of the same, but essential to newcomers". Archived from the original on July 13, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140713101830/http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/2014/04/26/ragnarok-odyssey-ace-review-more-of-the-same-but-essential-to-newcomers. Retrieved August 11, 2023. 
  26. ↑ Splechta, Mike (November 5, 2012). "Review: Ragnarok Odyssey brings enjoyable hacking, slashing and questing to the PS Vita". Archived from the original on November 7, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121107014146/http://www.gamezone.com/products/ragnarok-odyssey/reviews/review-ragnarok-odyssey-brings-enjoyable-hacking-slashing-and-questing-to-the-ps-vita. Retrieved August 11, 2023. 
  27. ↑ Peeples, Jeremy (October 29, 2012). "Review: Ragnarok Odyssey". Hardcore Gamer. Archived from the original on March 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230307031149/https://hardcoregamer.com/reviews/review-ragnarok-odyssey/16790/. Retrieved August 11, 2023. 
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  31. ↑ Rose, Mike (March 6, 2013). "Ragnarok Odyssey". Steel Media Ltd. Archived from the original on July 5, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220705090530/https://www.pocketgamer.com/ragnarok-odyssey/ragnarok-odyssey/. Retrieved August 11, 2023. 
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MobyGames
Logo since March 2014
Screenshot
Frontpage as of April 2012
Type of site
Gaming
Available inEnglish
OwnerAtari SA
Websitemobygames.com
CommercialYes
RegistrationOptional
LaunchedJanuary 30, 1999; 26 years ago (1999-01-30)
Current statusOnline

MobyGames is a commercial website that catalogs information on video games and the people and companies behind them via crowdsourcing. This includes nearly 300,000 games for hundreds of platforms.[1] The site is supported by banner ads and a small number of people paying to become patrons.[2] Founded in 1999, ownership of the site has changed hands several times. It is currently owned by Atari SA.

Content

The database began with games for IBM PC compatibles. After two years, consoles such as the PlayStation, were added. Older console systems were added later. Support for arcade video games was added in January 2014 and mainframe computer games in June 2017.[3]

Edits and submissions go through a leisurely verification process by volunteer "approvers". The approval process can range from immediate (minutes) to gradual (days or months).[4] The most commonly used sources are the video game's website, packaging, and credit screens. There is a published standard for game information and copyediting.[5]

Registered users can rate and review any video game. Users can create private or public "have" and "want" lists which can generate a list of games available for trade with other registered users. The site contains an integrated forum. Each listed game can have its own subforum.

History

Logo used until March 11, 2014

MobyGames was founded on March 1, 1999 by Jim Leonard and Brian Hirt, then joined by David Berk 18 months later, three friends since high school.[6] Leonard had the idea of sharing information about computer games with a larger audience.

In mid-2010, MobyGames was purchased by GameFly for an undisclosed amount.[7] This was announced to the community post factum and a few major contributors left, refusing to do volunteer work for a commercial website.

On December 18, 2013, MobyGames was acquired by Jeremiah Freyholtz, owner of Blue Flame Labs (a San-Francisco-based game and web development company) and VGBoxArt (a site for fan-made video game box art).[8] Blue Flame Labs reverted MobyGames' interface to its pre-overhaul look and feel.[9]

On November 24, 2021, Atari SA announced a potential deal with Blue Flame Labs to purchase MobyGames for $1.5 million.[10] The purchase was completed on 8 March 2022, with Freyholtz remaining as general manager.[11][12]

See also

  • IGDB – game database used by Twitch for its search and discovery functions

References

  1. ↑ "MobyGames Stats". https://www.mobygames.com/moby_stats. 
  2. ↑ "MobyGames Patrons". http://www.mobygames.com/info/patrons. 
  3. ↑ "New(ish!) on MobyGames – the Mainframe platform.". Blue Flame Labs. 18 June 2017. http://www.mobygames.com/forums/dga,2/dgb,3/dgm,237200/. 
  4. ↑ "MobyGames FAQ: Emails Answered § When will my submission be approved?". Blue Flame Labs. 30 March 2014. http://www.mobygames.com/info/faq7#g1. 
  5. ↑ "The MobyGames Standards and Practices". Blue Flame Labs. 6 January 2016. http://www.mobygames.com/info/standards. 
  6. ↑ "20 Years of MobyGames" (in en). 2019-02-28. https://trixter.oldskool.org/2019/02/28/20-years-of-mobygames/. 
  7. ↑ "Report: MobyGames Acquired By GameFly Media". Gamasutra. 2011-02-07. http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/32856/Report_MobyGames_Acquired_By_GameFly_Media.php. 
  8. ↑ Corriea, Alexa Ray (December 31, 2013). "MobyGames purchased from GameFly, improvements planned". http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/31/5261414/mobygames-purchased-from-gamefly-improvements-planned. 
  9. ↑ Wawro, Alex (31 December 2013). "Game dev database MobyGames getting some TLC under new owner". Gamasutra. http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/207882/Game_dev_database_MobyGames_getting_some_TLC_under_new_owner.php. 
  10. ↑ "Atari invests in Anstream, may buy MobyGames". https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-24-atari-invests-in-anstream-may-buy-mobygames. 
  11. ↑ "Atari Completes MobyGames Acquisition, Details Plans for the Site’s Continued Support". March 8, 2022. https://www.atari.com/atari-completes-mobygames-acquisition-details-plans-for-the-sites-continued-support/. 
  12. ↑ "Atari has acquired game database MobyGames for $1.5 million" (in en-GB). 2022-03-09. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/atari-has-acquired-game-database-mobygames-for-1-5-million/. 



  • Short description: Video game database
MobyGames
Logo since March 2014
Screenshot
Frontpage as of April 2012
Type of site
Gaming
Available inEnglish
OwnerAtari SA
Websitemobygames.com
CommercialYes
RegistrationOptional
LaunchedJanuary 30, 1999; 26 years ago (1999-01-30)
Current statusOnline

MobyGames is a commercial website that catalogs information on video games and the people and companies behind them via crowdsourcing. This includes nearly 300,000 games for hundreds of platforms.[1] The site is supported by banner ads and a small number of people paying to become patrons.[2] Founded in 1999, ownership of the site has changed hands several times. It is currently owned by Atari SA.

Content

The database began with games for IBM PC compatibles. After two years, consoles such as the PlayStation, were added. Older console systems were added later. Support for arcade video games was added in January 2014 and mainframe computer games in June 2017.[3]

Edits and submissions go through a leisurely verification process by volunteer "approvers". The approval process can range from immediate (minutes) to gradual (days or months).[4] The most commonly used sources are the video game's website, packaging, and credit screens. There is a published standard for game information and copyediting.[5]

Registered users can rate and review any video game. Users can create private or public "have" and "want" lists which can generate a list of games available for trade with other registered users. The site contains an integrated forum. Each listed game can have its own subforum.

History

Logo used until March 11, 2014

MobyGames was founded on March 1, 1999 by Jim Leonard and Brian Hirt, then joined by David Berk 18 months later, three friends since high school.[6] Leonard had the idea of sharing information about computer games with a larger audience.

In mid-2010, MobyGames was purchased by GameFly for an undisclosed amount.[7] This was announced to the community post factum and a few major contributors left, refusing to do volunteer work for a commercial website.

On December 18, 2013, MobyGames was acquired by Jeremiah Freyholtz, owner of Blue Flame Labs (a San-Francisco-based game and web development company) and VGBoxArt (a site for fan-made video game box art).[8] Blue Flame Labs reverted MobyGames' interface to its pre-overhaul look and feel.[9]

On November 24, 2021, Atari SA announced a potential deal with Blue Flame Labs to purchase MobyGames for $1.5 million.[10] The purchase was completed on 8 March 2022, with Freyholtz remaining as general manager.[11][12]

See also

  • IGDB – game database used by Twitch for its search and discovery functions

References

  1. ↑ "MobyGames Stats". https://www.mobygames.com/moby_stats. 
  2. ↑ "MobyGames Patrons". http://www.mobygames.com/info/patrons. 
  3. ↑ "New(ish!) on MobyGames – the Mainframe platform.". Blue Flame Labs. 18 June 2017. http://www.mobygames.com/forums/dga,2/dgb,3/dgm,237200/. 
  4. ↑ "MobyGames FAQ: Emails Answered § When will my submission be approved?". Blue Flame Labs. 30 March 2014. http://www.mobygames.com/info/faq7#g1. 
  5. ↑ "The MobyGames Standards and Practices". Blue Flame Labs. 6 January 2016. http://www.mobygames.com/info/standards. 
  6. ↑ "20 Years of MobyGames" (in en). 2019-02-28. https://trixter.oldskool.org/2019/02/28/20-years-of-mobygames/. 
  7. ↑ "Report: MobyGames Acquired By GameFly Media". Gamasutra. 2011-02-07. http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/32856/Report_MobyGames_Acquired_By_GameFly_Media.php. 
  8. ↑ Corriea, Alexa Ray (December 31, 2013). "MobyGames purchased from GameFly, improvements planned". http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/31/5261414/mobygames-purchased-from-gamefly-improvements-planned. 
  9. ↑ Wawro, Alex (31 December 2013). "Game dev database MobyGames getting some TLC under new owner". Gamasutra. http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/207882/Game_dev_database_MobyGames_getting_some_TLC_under_new_owner.php. 
  10. ↑ "Atari invests in Anstream, may buy MobyGames". https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-24-atari-invests-in-anstream-may-buy-mobygames. 
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