Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee - New 'n' Tasty

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 198 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 134 out of 198
  2. Mixed: 37 out of 198
  3. Negative: 27 out of 198

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  1. conorbebe
    Nov 21, 2022
    4
    New 'n' Tasty was touted as a remaster of the classic Abe's Oddysee, and although on a surface level this would appear to be the case, this new edition lacks much of the charm of the original. Due to the 2.5D visuals and active camera, the gameplay and puzzles of the game have had to undergo significant changes to suit this new style of perspective, and these do not work to its favour.New 'n' Tasty was touted as a remaster of the classic Abe's Oddysee, and although on a surface level this would appear to be the case, this new edition lacks much of the charm of the original. Due to the 2.5D visuals and active camera, the gameplay and puzzles of the game have had to undergo significant changes to suit this new style of perspective, and these do not work to its favour. Furthermore, blatant in-game advertising and an overuse of bloom effects instead of real lighting and detail gut this title of any soul.… Expand
  2. TheNikus
    Feb 16, 2016
    4
    Man, I wanted to like this game so bad. I've known about the game since my childhood but never played it. Now that the HD version hit the store, I gave it a shot. But there is one fatal flaw: the gamepad controls. Here's mys experience using a wireless XBox 360 controller (user experience varies depending on gamepad used and on sheer luck) 1. If I use the default XBox 360 controllerMan, I wanted to like this game so bad. I've known about the game since my childhood but never played it. Now that the HD version hit the store, I gave it a shot. But there is one fatal flaw: the gamepad controls. Here's mys experience using a wireless XBox 360 controller (user experience varies depending on gamepad used and on sheer luck) 1. If I use the default XBox 360 controller settings, I can't 'chant', which is an integral part of the gameplay. 2. Setting up a custom controller mapping makes it so that whenever I go into aim mode, Abe automatically turns to the right and stays locked, which means that I can never throw things to the left of me. 3. Using keyboard controlls and overwriting them with a gamepad to keyboard mapping program is dissatisfactory.

    Since nothing helps to make the gamepad work and playing a platformer with the keyboard would mean I would be going straight to hell, I can only give this game another shot once the devs fix this egregious problem. Until then, I can't recommend it.    … Expand
  3. MaxmilianKohler
    Dec 29, 2020
    4
    Extremely obscure game. It seems like all the positive reviews are from people who played an earlier version as a kid.
  4. BubaMan
    Jun 3, 2015
    2
    Old & Nasty... This 12-year-old re-heat has long passed it's sell-by date.
    If you're nostalgic, get an emulator but don't waste money on a slightly polished t*rd that still suffers the same control issues of the original.
  5. Mario_Luigi
    Apr 2, 2015
    2
    On PS1 is was one of the best games. but now - I don't like Abe's new voice. they made it worse. controls were better in original game. and my i5 with 8Gb Ram can't run the game smooth. I had to make smaller resolution and turn off all the effects. It's better to play the original title.

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#12 Best PC Game of 2015
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#88 Most Shared PC Game of 2015

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Cubed3
    Mar 5, 2021
    70
    A few niggling control issues and glitches aside, it is highly recommended to check out Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty before Soulstorm arrives this year. There is a lot to love about Abe's tough adventure, with stealth, puzzles, and plenty of other mechanics all at play in determining whether he saves his 299 Mudokon buddies or not. A one-of-a-kind side-scroller that still stands the test of time.
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  2. Riot Pixels
    May 15, 2015
    86
    It’s a great reason to (re)visit Abe and his odd world, especially if you haven’t played the original game.
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  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Apr 10, 2015
    100
    Sly-looking puzzle platformer that has lot to say even eighteen years after the first release. If you didn't know the original, you wouldn’t recognize this one is a remake. [Issue#251]
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