O.D.T. PS1 box art

PlayStation · Action-Adventure / Action

O.D.T.

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SystemPlayStation
Released1998
GenreAction-Adventure, Action
DeveloperFDI
PublisherPsygnosis
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Released for the PlayStation in 1998, O.D.T. is an action-adventure game developed by FDI and published by Psygnosis. Depending on the region, you may also know it as ODT: Escape or Die Trying. It blends action-adventure and action elements.

It landed about 3 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1998 include Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2 and Tomb Raider II.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a game you can finish in one short session
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing O.D.T. is like

Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.

Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.

O.D.T. gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

O.D.T. cheats & codes

17 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Joker CommandD00A978C ????
Unendlich Leben/Energie800A9F68 0063
Unendlich Munition Blau800AA0F2 0063
Unendlich Munition Gelb800AA0FA 0063
Unendlich Munition Grau800AA10A 0063
Unendlich Munition Grün800AA102 0063

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O.D.T. walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

O.D.T. FAQ

When did O.D.T. come out on the PS1?

O.D.T. was released for the PlayStation in 1998.

Who made O.D.T.?

It was developed by FDI and published by Psygnosis.

Is O.D.T. multiplayer?

No. O.D.T. is a single-player game.

How long does O.D.T. take to play?

As an action-adventure game, O.D.T. typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about O.D.T. on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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