Review - Squids Odyssey

Squids Odyssey from development studio The Game Bakers, originally launched on iOS, hits Nintendo's 3DS and Wii U, and it's a whole lot of fun.

A game based around slinging squids across the screen may not sound all that impressive, but by the same note a game based around chucking moody birds at shoddily-built structures probably seemed like a questionable endeavour for those folks at Rovio too. And like Angry Birds, Squids Odyssey is a surprisingly addictive title that’ll keep you coming back for more.

Unlike that mobile game, though, there’s actually quite a lot of depth here that goes beyond mere squid flinging. An RPG of sorts, featuring turn-based combat and a surprising amount of dialogue and narrative, Squids Odyssey offers Wii U and 3DS owners a unique experience that stands out from pretty much everything else in its price point in the Nintendo eShop.