Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD

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  1. Figomor
    May 19, 2021
    7
    Hard as hell and not always fair. It has clunky controls and terrible camera, but still remains surprisingly fresh and funny.
  2. MindlessMe
    May 8, 2016
    8
    A nice HD remake of a widely overlooked game from years ago. There isn’t really anything groundbreaking in the remake but it is nice to seeA nice HD remake of a widely overlooked game from years ago. There isn’t really anything groundbreaking in the remake but it is nice to see games like this again thanks to digital distribution. The HD remake was released on PC, PS3, and PS Vita with the 360 being absent for some reason. It’s really a shame too because there is a great shooter wrapped in this Oddworld package.

    The gameplay in Stranger’s Wrath is done all in first person aside from when sprinting along in the levels. When sprinting the camera is drawn back to third person to allow better control over the character. We can still safely say that the game falls into the FPS genre since there really isn’t much that goes on in third person view. All of the controls and actions are your run of the mill shooter style play with the added bonus of having non-lethal means of taking down enemies. The controls on the PC are pretty tight for the game originally being designed for console to my surprise. Most games when ported to PC suffer from what I call “wonky” controls. Basically just means that nothing works as intended.

    One of the important aspects of the game is the ammunition and it’s very unique nature. By unique I mean Alive!! All the ammo in Stranger’s Wrath is actually an animal that is picked up in the gaming world and used against your foes. There are around nine ammo types in total with some of the more interesting being Stunkz which incapacitate large groups, and Bees that basically make your weapon an SMG. The game uses a progression system to unlock ammo types so the further into the game you get the more you can play with.

    The story in Stranger’s Wrath is a nice narrative with the player not understanding a lot of whats going on at the beginning. All you really know is that you are playing as a bounty hunter and taking enemies alive pays very well. THe money that you are getting is suppose to be used for some major surgery that you apparently need. The only hints that we get are some drawings of the procedure. The games storyline does go a little deeper later on with the discovery of Sekto but I don’t want to ruin anything for people who have not played it. The game is very linear in it’s objectives but still allows for the player to have a lot of fun with it.

    With the games origins being so interesting it’s actually fun to play around and explore some of the NPC characters in the game. Oddworld was always a crazy place to wrap your head around and Stranger’s Wrath is no different. Some of the conversations in the game are very humorous and stay true to the Oddworld style of doing things. Taking all of the great things from the original and updating the graphics makes for a fun experience.

    I’d say overall the remake is a nice addition to the family and is worth buying. Even more so if you have never played it. Hopefully this isn’t the last that we see of this character in the Oddworld series. I would be interested in seeing more of the story at some point.    … Full Review »
  3. JimCorbett
    Jul 11, 2015
    8
    The bugs that plagued this game seem to be fixed. I only ran into one issue throughout my playthrough and it wasn't game-breaking or annoyingThe bugs that plagued this game seem to be fixed. I only ran into one issue throughout my playthrough and it wasn't game-breaking or annoying at all. The oddworld universe is fantastic and very interesting which is part of what will pull you into this game. The story is alright for the most part but about 2/3 of the way through there will come a twist that made it much more interesting and i was fully invested until the end, which was satisfying if a bit of sequel bait. Its characters and setting are wonderfully done and the graphical upgrade make it seem as though the game isn't as old as it really is. It's a mix of third person platforming and first person shooting that makes the gameplay unique it and works surprisingly well. hunting your "live ammo" to use against enemies was a nice touch that hasn't been done before or since.
    My only real gripe with the game is that the bounty system, which was awesome by the way, is thrown out of the game about 2/3 through. I wish they could have kept it all the way.
    Overall I wish i played it when it was released because I enjoyed it very much. Hope we get a sequel some day!    … Full Review »
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