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

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 198 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 37 out of 198
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  1. Hollika
    Apr 25, 2015
    8
    It's a really enjoyable adventure game full with puzzles and action. The puzzles are not very hard to be solved and with the changeable difficulty the game becomes easy in actions. I'm glad they kept a difficulty original to the Abe's Oddysee, something for those who are familiar with the game. Compared to the original game I have to say the movement was better in the old one because itIt's a really enjoyable adventure game full with puzzles and action. The puzzles are not very hard to be solved and with the changeable difficulty the game becomes easy in actions. I'm glad they kept a difficulty original to the Abe's Oddysee, something for those who are familiar with the game. Compared to the original game I have to say the movement was better in the old one because it was faster and instant, but not as realistic as in the new one. The quick-save option kinda ruins the point of the checkpoints, but it can also make the game easier for those who aren't looking for too much challenge. There were some bugs here and there, but it's hard to find them and not very game-changing.… Expand
  2. BemaJinn
    Mar 29, 2015
    10
    Abe's Oddysee was one of my all time favourite games when I was a but a mini-gamer. Now they have gone and remade the game for today's market and new fangled technology!

    It still has all the essence of the original, just with a face-lift and a few difficulty concessions - Which are welcomed. I won't lie, i never completed the game as a child without cheats, despite it being one of my    Abe's Oddysee was one of my all time favourite games when I was a but a mini-gamer. Now they have gone and remade the game for today's market and new fangled technology!

    It still has all the essence of the original, just with a face-lift and a few difficulty concessions - Which are welcomed. I won't lie, i never completed the game as a child without cheats, despite it being one of my all time favourite games, which is why i am happy i can now play it to completion! If you're a hardcore Abe fan and won't take anything less than the original difficulty, then there is a Hard mode, which brings you closer to the original experience.

    Overall, other than a few audio bugs (Which don't detract from the game thanks to visual cues), this games is amazing and i am having a blast! Well done JAW!    … Expand
  3. FogCityRoller
    Mar 14, 2015
    10
    Oddworld Inhabitants have been the secret gem of the game development world for almost twenty years. I remember getting Abe's Odyssey for the PS1 and just falling in love with everything about this game. The environment, the characters, the storyline, the struggles. Everything is executed to such perfection. Being able to relive those memories on the new systems with updated graphics is aOddworld Inhabitants have been the secret gem of the game development world for almost twenty years. I remember getting Abe's Odyssey for the PS1 and just falling in love with everything about this game. The environment, the characters, the storyline, the struggles. Everything is executed to such perfection. Being able to relive those memories on the new systems with updated graphics is a dream come true. Reboot status: epic.… Expand
  4. DoinIt
    Feb 26, 2015
    9
    The PC version has proven more than i hoped for and yet stays so true to the original. This game stands as a testament to how remakes should be done, but sadly rarely are.
  5. Miss_August
    Mar 2, 2015
    9
    I was pleasantly surprised with this version. It's fun, it's addictive and the graphics are really nice. Abe is as cute as it gets. If you wanna kill some time and relax, this might be worth checking. :)
  6. JLK88
    Mar 20, 2015
    10
    Having played through the original Abe's Oddysee, I was interested in playing it in its new light. I was definitely pleased. The updating of the game was well done, perfect in fact.
  7. askelly35
    Apr 26, 2015
    10
    Played the original and loved it - played the remake and loved it even more. A wonderful game - tough enough on normal mode (thanks be for the new save feature) but still do-able for those of us that are all thumbs.

    Now where can I get my very own Elum???
  8. Skitzofreniq
    Dec 16, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. NOSTALGIA OVERLOAD!

    And I love it. I used to play this game so wrong. I didn't care about other Mudokons and always was killing them in different ways. But hey I was probably too young. Now at the age of a quarter century we can play this masterpiece with better graphics and updated sounds.

    Granted the easy and medium modes are no fun because there are no one hit kills anymore. But that's what hard-mode is for. And I immediately played on hard. After finishing it once I had rescued less than half and was left with a "what the hell" moment. To my surprise I found out that there were more puzzles, more secret areas. Areas I didn't knew existed when I was younger.

    Thanks Oddworld for this remake and I am patiently waiting for a reboot of Abe's Exoddus    … Expand
  9. senovsky
    Feb 2, 2020
    8
    If you grew up playing the originals, this one is a must. One criticism: The combination of Up key while holding the Left or Right key makes you jump. This often results in unintentional deaths. The Space key is also used for jumping, so I don't understand why the Up key should also make you jump - super frustrating since there is no setting to turn it off [link omitted - not permitted]If you grew up playing the originals, this one is a must. One criticism: The combination of Up key while holding the Left or Right key makes you jump. This often results in unintentional deaths. The Space key is also used for jumping, so I don't understand why the Up key should also make you jump - super frustrating since there is no setting to turn it off [link omitted - not permitted] Other than that, 8/10 would recommend.… Expand
  10. GameBoyAdv4002
    Aug 24, 2021
    9
    This is a really good game. Whether it's a good remake is based on your tastes. If you want a one-to-one in design, controls and aesthetics, you might be disappointed. But I'm not the biggest fan of the way Abe's Oddysee did those three elements, so I consider this as an improvement. It's the same great (if somewhat simple) story, the world design is amazing, the controls are the best youThis is a really good game. Whether it's a good remake is based on your tastes. If you want a one-to-one in design, controls and aesthetics, you might be disappointed. But I'm not the biggest fan of the way Abe's Oddysee did those three elements, so I consider this as an improvement. It's the same great (if somewhat simple) story, the world design is amazing, the controls are the best you can get out of a control stick in a 2D axis and the gameplay mechanics are as great as they ever have been. My main problem comes from the lighting. I'm fine with it when in outdoor areas, as the bright lighting allows for really striking shadows, but some of the indoors areas are too brightly lit. Even still, the game's definitely worth it, especially at the price Steam sells it for.

    Oh, and it has a pretty killer DLC.    … Expand
  11. Istio
    May 13, 2022
    8
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  12. gimus
    Feb 7, 2016
    10
    I am so happy, that this game exists, it is so cool and funny. I recommend it to everobody who knows Abe and to everybody who doesn´t, but wants to know :-) Sometimes frustrating, but balanced with lots of fun. And that surroundings! Wonderful world of Oddworld! :-) Nice...

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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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