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Save the world from darkness in fantasy action-platformer Odallus: The Dark Call

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The challenging action game arrives on Nintendo Switch this February, PS4/Xbox this spring
17 January 2019 – Indie publisher Digerati is pleased to announce that the acclaimed action-platformer Odallus: The Dark Call, developed by indie studio JoyMasher, will be launching soon on consoles. The game will be available to download for Nintendo Switch from 8 February. The PS4 and Xbox One versions are currently scheduled to release in spring 2019.

The Nintendo Switch version will be available with a 20% launch discount for a limited time. In addition, anyone who purchases Odallus: The Dark Call for Nintendo Switch will be entitled to a 10% discount on Oniken: Unstoppable Edition, which is also developed by JoyMasher and is releasing simultaneously on Nintendo Switch with Odallus: The Dark Call.

Trailer: https://youtu.be/Bk5D1oHnLH8

Since its release, the PC version of Odallus: The Dark Call has been met with critical acclaim for its relentless challenge and faithful homage to classic gameplay.

Destructoid: “If you’ve been looking to relive the pixel glory days of Castlevania, look no further than Odallus: The Dark Call

RockPaperShotgun: “Grotesque, gorgeous and grim, Odallus is one of the best games from an alternate eighties that I wish I’d been a part of”

IndieGames.com: “It’s everything I’ve been wanting in a dark action game for years, and now that it’s out, all I want to do is spending time in the deep tunnels and decaying lands ofOdallus

WorthPlaying: “With a presentation that can fool anyone into thinking this is a long-lost classic, Odallus does everything well. Fans who adore adventures games of that console era should definitely grab Odallus

Thanks to a partnership with Eastasiasoft Limited, Odallus: The Dark Call will also launch digitally this summer (exact date is TBA) for PS4 and Nintendo Switch in Japan and other Asian territories. It will also be available in the following physical versions from Play-Asia.com:

  • Odallus: The Dark Call (PS4)
  • Oniken + Odallus Collection (PS4/Switch)
  • Oniken + Odallus Collection: Limited Edition (Switch)

Release dates are still to be set, but all physical versions will be available to pre-order from Play-Asia starting 24 January, 2019.

About the game
The old gods have forgotten this land…

Odallus: The Dark Call is an exploration/action game and loving homage to the 8-bit genre classics. You play as Haggis – a battle-weary warrior who must wield his sword once more to rescue his son from Darkness.

Key Features

  • Eight levels open to exploration
  • Huge bosses
  • Sharp controls
  • Rad 8-bit graphics
  • Thrilling atmosphere
  • 8+ hours of gameplay
  • 50+ enemy types
  • Veteran Mode

About Digerati
As a publisher, Digerati is dedicated to helping independent developers bring their creations to market and into the hands of gamers. We take care of funding, distribution, marketing and production, leaving developers to focus on what they love – making incredible games and unique experiences.
Contact: Nick@digeratidistribution.com

About JoyMasher
JoyMasher is an indie game studio founded in 2012 by Danilo Dias and Thais Weiller. We made Oniken and Odallus and are currently developing Blazing Chrome and some other fun and secret projects. https://joymasher.com/

About Eastasiasoft Limited
Eastasiasoft Limited is an independent, Hong Kong–based developer and publisher of interactive entertainment specializing in video games and related media. Founded in 2007, Eastasiasoft has published a diverse variety of titles in digital and physical format. Eastasiasoft is a licensed PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One publisher. Some of Eastasiasoft’s recently licensed and published games are Ghost Blade HDReverie,Rainbow Moon, and the Söldner-X franchise. http://www.eastasiasoft.com/

About Clickteam
Founded in 1993, Clickteam is a leading software development company and maintains a lead position in the game development field with their flagship product, Clickteam Fusion 2.5. With a strong company ethos in improving current and future technologies, Clickteam have the expertise and professional experience capable to take on new and existing projects that require conversion for consoles such as PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. http://www.clickteam.com

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