Odama
About the Game
Odama is a quirky pinball title set in feudal Japan. You are in control of a giant steel ball, called the Odama, which you use to crush the enemy army (and hopefully not your own soldiers) so that you have an easier time leading the Ninten Bell to its destination. The game also takes of advantage of the GCN microphone (included with most versions of the game), which you use to command your troops.
Story & Setting
Notably, the game features a narrator that talks about the story in Japanese, but there are English subtitles.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Using the L+R buttons to control the flippers, the X button to activate the microphone, and the control stick to tilt the battlefield, the controls in Odama are quite simple for today's standards. Using these commands, you'll be able to more effectively control your soldiers in many ways. Although it is a pinball game at its core, the voice commands, power-ups, and storyline throw it into a league of its own.
Standout Features
- When this bar is low, your troops will stop responding to your commands, which can and will be disastrous to your mission.
- There are also items that the Odama can pick up along the way to aid you.
- Most notably is one that allows the Odama to convert all members of the opposing army over to yours when it rolls them over.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Display support includes Progressive Scan (480p).
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Odama | Nintendo GameCube.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Nintendo of Europe GmbH | Greece | MobyGames |
| Developed by | VIVARIUM Inc. | Greece | MobyGames |
| Developed by | StudioFAKE Co., Ltd. | Greece | MobyGames |
| Additional Development by | Nuance Communications, Inc. | Greece | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nortec Multimedia A.E. | Greece | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo of Europe GmbH | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | VIVARIUM Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | StudioFAKE Co., Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Additional Development by | Nuance Communications, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Nintendo UK Entertainment Limited | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo of America Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | VIVARIUM Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | StudioFAKE Co., Ltd. | United States | MobyGames |
| Additional Development by | Nuance Communications, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Developed by | VIVARIUM Inc. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Developed by | StudioFAKE Co., Ltd. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Additional Development by | Nuance Communications, Inc. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Progressive Scan (480p) | GameCube | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | PAL 50Hz | GameCube | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | PAL 60Hz | GameCube | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | GameCube Microphone | GameCube | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1 Player | GameCube | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Pinball | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | Wii | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Everyone | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Capcom | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Vivarium | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Pinball | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Nintendo | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | PAL Wii | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Other | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2006-03-31 | Greece | MobyGames |
| 2006-03-31 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2006-04-10 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2006-04-13 | Japan | MobyGames |
| 2006-04-01 | North America | PriceCharting |
| 2006-04-13 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| 2006-03-31 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| April 1, 2006 | North America | PriceCharting |
| April 13, 2006 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| March 31, 2006 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 045496394967 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | DL-DOL-GOOP-EUR | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496963422 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B000CC5J52 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 48676028 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496963422 | United States | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | DL-DOL-GOOE-USA | United States | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B000CC5J52 | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 48676028 | United States | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 4902370513509 | Japan | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1300419315 | Japan | MobyGames |
| upc | 045496963446 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B000CC5J52 | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 48676028 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 045496963453 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 4902370513509 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| upc | 045496394967 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 4902370513509 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| ean | 045496394967 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
