A specified magical index, Othinus, is a powerful and complex character in the "Toaru Majutsu no Index" series. She is portrayed as a sorcerer, known as a "Magic God," who possesses incredible abilities and knowledge. Othinus is depicted as having a serene and mysterious personality, making her an intriguing character in the series. One of the main characteristics of Othinus is her immense magical power. As a Magic God, she wields a level of strength that surpasses most other characters in the series. Her abilities allow her to manipulate reality and rewrite the laws of the world to suit her desires.
It's also very cute, so highly recommended. :)
Little Witch Nobeta blends third person shooting and souls mechanics to create a magical experience, but the Switch version of the game has some technical issues that make it harder to recommend. This game has all your favourites - Jumping, dodgerolling, attacking up close and from afar and more but has a more laidback pace compared to some of the franticness you can get in the genre nowadays, making it a much more tactical game.
Her abilities allow her to manipulate reality and rewrite the laws of the world to suit her desires. This power makes her a formidable opponent and a force to be reckoned with. Additionally, Othinus possesses a deep knowledge of magic and its workings.
Little Witch Nobeta review
There are so many games out there where the main combat mechanic involves you shooting at enemies with guns. This does make sense when there are so many first and third person shooters released every year, but I love when games in these genres think outside the box. Little Witch Nobeta is one such game, replacing shotguns with magic spells and adding a sprinkle of Soulslike mechanics for good measure.
Our adorable witch protagonist is a determined little spellcaster with one goal in mind, to reach the throne of a mysterious castle. It’s not really obvious why she wants to do this, but along the way she meets an aloof talking cat who seems to want the same thing. Along the way she’ll have to deal with weird living dolls called Crafted Souls that seem to have some level of consciousness, which leads to some internal struggles for Nobeta. Honestly the story is pretty nonsensical for most of the game, but doesn’t detract from the gameplay.
Fighting creepy mannequins and shadows will be what you spend the bulk of your time doing in Little Witch Nobeta, and you do it by firing spells at the blighters. Your first weapon is an arcane spell that fires single shots, but before you know it you’ll have more powers like an icy blast that rapid fires like a machine gun and a flaming shotgun. Although there’s only four of them in total, they feel different enough that you won’t get bored of using them.
As well as a regular fire option, each spell also has a charged attack you can unleash by chanting. It takes a while to fill the meter enough to ready these power attacks, but once you do the effects are awesome. When changed the ice spell that locks into multiple enemies once charged then automatically showers the targeted foes with chilly shrapnel, and the fire spell that unleashes a massive explosion is my personal favourite. It’s a clever mechanic, and means you’ll have to balance out the risk of charging with the reward of dealing a shed load of damage.
You won’t get to use these if you can’t avoid enemy attacks for long to charge them, so you’d better get used to using that dodge roll effectively. Once you realise that blasting enemies isn’t enough to survive in Little Witch Nobeta, the Souls side of the game starts to shine through a little. With handy invincibility frames to take advantage of, you’ll need to learn attack patterns and have fast reflexes if you want to make it to the throne.
The other Soulslike aspect of Little Witch Nobeta are the Goddess Statues, which are essentially bonfires where you can save the game and level up using the essence you’ve collected from fallen foes. This is all thankfully very straightforward, but had plenty of options to upgrade Nobeta to suit your playstyle. You can power up HP to tank more hits, make charging your spells faster or just beef up your damage and take baddies down faster. Leveling up your stats is really satisfying, and helps make castle life easier.
If you’re still struggling after leveling up, you’ll be happy to hear that there are some handy difficulty options available for all skill levels. The advanced difficulty will cater to veterans of the genre, but normal mode is much more forgiving and doesn’t expect you to handle some of the more brutal mechanics like curses and losing your essence when you die.
There are some parts of Little Witch Nobeta that are always punishing too, specifically some instant death moments. A lava level in particular has plenty of opportunity to fall into the fire for an immediate game over, and with certain enemies or even your own spells knocking you back it’s far too easy to fall to your doom. It just doesn’t feel particularly fair to lose so much over the tiniest of mistakes, and statues are often way too far apart for it to feel anything other than crushing.
I should also mention the performance of the game on Switch, which is more than a little ropey. The framerate is never great, but if you get to a busy or particularly open area it really tanks. This isn’t really acceptable when you’re having to deal with a ton of enemies and potential instant death, and detracts from the game significantly.
Little Witch Nobeta blends third person shooting and souls mechanics to create a magical experience, but the Switch version of the game has some technical issues that make it harder to recommend. If you can get past some slightly unfair moments and the iffy framerate though (or better yet are able to play it on another platform) you’ll find a lot to love in this castle of creepy dolls.
The first thing that I noticed was the enemy difficulty, which I have already mentioned. The basic enemies in the first stage are pushovers for the most part and aren’t able to take a lot of punishment. Once you complete the first boss fight, all of that goes out the window. The enemies become more intelligent and are better placed and grouped up a lot more so that it takes much longer to get through them. While this proved to be something that I wasn’t expecting, it came as a welcome surprise since it gave me something to look forward to.
She is well-versed in various magical techniques and is often seen using spells and incantations to achieve her goals. Her expertise in magic sets her apart from other characters and adds to her aura of mystery and power. Beyond her magical prowess, Othinus also has a complex personality. She is often portrayed as calm and composed, rarely displaying strong emotions. This gives her a mystique that adds to her allure as a character. Othinus is shown to have her own goals and motivations, which are not always clear to the other characters. This engenders a sense of unpredictability and enigma surrounding her actions and decisions. In summary, Othinus is a specified magical index with immense power and deep knowledge of magic. Her abilities as a Magic God allow her to manipulate reality and rewrite the laws of the world. Her calm and mysterious personality and complex motivations make her a captivating character in the "Toaru Majutsu no Index" series..
Reviews for "The Literary Influences on A Specified Magical Index Othinus"
1. John - 2/5 - I found "A Certain Magical Index: Othinus" to be quite disappointing compared to the previous arcs in the series. The character development felt lacking and the plot felt confusing. The introduction of Othinus as the main antagonist didn't quite gel with the established storyline and left me feeling disconnected from the overall narrative. Additionally, the pacing felt off, with long stretches of exposition that didn't add much to the story. Overall, I expected more from this installment and it unfortunately fell short of my expectations.
2. Sarah - 3/5 - While "A Certain Magical Index: Othinus" had its moments, I couldn't fully get behind the new direction the story took. The shift from focusing on the conflicts within Academy City to this new fantastical realm felt forced and disconnected from the series' core themes. Othinus as a character didn't captivate me as much as previous villains, and I found myself yearning for the familiar dynamics between the main characters. While there were some interesting developments and action sequences, the overall execution left a lot to be desired and I'm not sure if I'll continue with the series after this installment.
3. Mark - 2.5/5 - I had high hopes for "A Certain Magical Index: Othinus" as a fan of the series, but unfortunately, it didn't live up to my expectations. The plot felt convoluted and lacked a clear direction, making it difficult for me to stay engaged throughout. The introduction of Othinus as the main antagonist felt forced and contradicted the established lore of the series. Additionally, the characterization felt shallow and uninteresting, with little growth or development for the main characters. While there were some entertaining moments, overall, this installment felt like a letdown and didn't add much to the overarching story.