Odin Sphere
News, coverage and analysis tracking Odin Sphere across the outlets.
Vanillaware seemingly want their other games on PC too, but if you want that to happen, talk to their publishersVanillaware founder George Kamitani has expressed a desire to bring more of the studio's games, such as 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim and Dragon's Crown, to PC. However, the decision and financing for these ports ultimately lie with the publishers. While Muramasa: The Demon Blade is confirmed for PC, fans interested in other titles are encouraged to voice their demand to the respective publishers.
'Make some noise': Vanillaware reportedly wants more of its games on PC, but it's up to the publishersVanillaware founder George Kamitani reportedly desires to bring more of the studio's games to PC, but publisher financing is required for ports. Games journalist James Mielke relayed Kamitani's sentiment, stating that fan demand could influence publishers to finance ports of titles like 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Dragon's Crown, and Odin Sphere. While a PC version of Muramasa: The Demon Blade is confirmed, the studio's back catalog remains largely unavailable on the platform.
Legendary JRPG studio's 23-year shun of the PC has ended: the next Vanillaware game will come to SteamVanillaware, a studio known for its acclaimed console titles, has announced that its next game, Muramasa: Revenant Blades, will be released on PC via Steam in 2027. This marks the first time the Japanese developer will bring a game to the PC platform. The revamped action RPG will include new combat systems, weapon systems, and additional modes, alongside the previously released Genroku Legends expansion.
Famed Japanese dev Vanillaware is bringing one of its best action RPGs to PC in a historic firstVanillaware is bringing its action RPG Muramasa: The Demon Blade to PC in 2027, marking the studio's first-ever release on the platform. The game, originally launched on the Wii in 2009, will also receive updated visuals and new features. This move opens the possibility for future Vanillaware titles, such as Unicorn Overlord, to also be released on PC.
Here's a choose your own adventure RPG from a former Capcom dev who spent six years in a remote Japanese mountain village making itFormer Capcom and Vanillaware developer Yoshio Nishimura has created Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle, a choose your own adventure RPG developed over six years in a remote Japanese mountain village. The game, which heavily draws inspiration from tabletop RPGs and features hand-drawn art by Nishimura, is set to release on July 9th and is available to wishlist on Steam. The soundtrack is being composed by Hitoshi Sakimoto.
An artist from some of my favorite Japanese games spent 6 years in a remote mountain village making an old-school D&D RPG, and it's throwing down the gauntlet for Elden Ring and Baldur's Gate 3Yoshio Nishimura, a veteran artist from Vanillaware games, is releasing his independently developed RPG, Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle, on July 9th for PC. The game features hand-drawn illustrations and music by Hitoshi Sakimoto, aiming to capture the spirit of classic tabletop RPGs and fantasy literature. Nishimura spent six years crafting the game, emphasizing its handmade nature and distinct art style.