Odallus: The Dark Call

As darkness spreads across the land and gathers human souls, a battle-worn warrior takes up his sword again to rescue his son.

Fight through side-scrolling stages with sword attacks and sub-weapons, facing enemies, traps, platforming challenges, and large bosses. Search each area for secrets and alternate paths.

New abilities and equipment open routes through earlier stages and reveal hidden areas. Collect upgrades for health, armor, and weapons; Veteran mode changes level and enemy layouts and adds puzzles.

Players who enjoy the game often praise its retro pixel art, dark atmosphere, and exploration built around finding secrets and revisiting stages with new abilities. Some also enjoy the combat, bosses, and soundtrack. Opinions differ on the challenge and feel of combat: while some describe the difficulty as fair and satisfying, others find the controls, backtracking, or certain boss fights frustrating.