Oddworld: Soulstorm

 PlayStation 5
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6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 270 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 50 out of 270
  3. Negative: 83 out of 270
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  1. JD27
    Apr 7, 2021
    10
    It´s a fantastic videogame, you can find a lot of puzzles and a fantastic story which will make you feel a satisfaction complete it
  2. BobbyJoe69
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    I enjoyed the game. It was fun & great. I'll give it a 10 out of 10. Made me happy+
  3. DavidGamer
    May 15, 2021
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Controls are crap. Aiming is a joke. I completed the final Yard level after a week and a million attempts just for the screen to go black and the game to crash which restarted me back at the top of the level. The game is artificially difficult due to the pss poor controls. If I had bought this game I'd have returned it but because it was free with plus it gets a few more points. Very forgettable.… Expand
  4. BrutalBarracuda
    Apr 9, 2021
    6
    Buggy mess... unfortunately. It's a fun game when it works properly, WHEN it works properly. Abe grabs ledges when you dont want him to, doesnt grab em when you need him too, followers not getting in lockers, sligs not returning to patrol routes. The checkpoint system is a massive fail, what happened to the quicksave/quickload feature of old. You cant use the same checkpoint twice in aBuggy mess... unfortunately. It's a fun game when it works properly, WHEN it works properly. Abe grabs ledges when you dont want him to, doesnt grab em when you need him too, followers not getting in lockers, sligs not returning to patrol routes. The checkpoint system is a massive fail, what happened to the quicksave/quickload feature of old. You cant use the same checkpoint twice in a row, so you are constantly backtracking through parts of the game you have already done just to reset the checkpoint so you can use it again, because if you don't do that you will forever be doing the same part over and over again because you will die a lot, and that's the biggest problem for me. I don't mind dying when i mess up, but i do mind dying over and over and having to repeat the same part over and over because the game is buggy. I am disappointed in Oddworld and Lanning for releasing the game in this state. I'm a big Oddworld fan but this is disappointing. That being said when it works it is classic Oddworld and great fun and i will be returning in the future when the bugs get ironed out.… Expand
  5. flavioxiv
    Apr 7, 2021
    9
    Amazing graphics and worth improvements in its classic gameplay mechanics. Soulstorm really is an evolution on it's predecessors and a love letter as well. Loved it.
  6. StockportBlue
    Apr 7, 2021
    9
    Once you get past the beginning levels which are a bit lackluster it opens up into a really enjoyable Oddworld adventure. Great to see this game return to form after a couple of disappointing entries.
  7. nacho-chipie
    Apr 7, 2021
    9
    This game has exceeded my expectations by far. The 3D audio is truly amazing, the haptic feedback is on point, and the overall gameplay is just extremely fun and entertaining. Give it a go you won't regret it
  8. Kuzja33
    Apr 7, 2021
    10
    До этого не играл в oddworld. Игра очень понравилась поиграл часа 3... всё супер.
  9. Zentho
    Apr 8, 2021
    10
    One of the best 2d game i've ever played and also the best new generation game yet
    It's a pleasure to find an old style of gameplay with so many new features.

    Beautiful cutscenes, perfect mix between puzzle, infiltration and platform, a very good revisited story, and the views and atmosphere are sumptuous.

    I love this game.
  10. TredZ
    Apr 11, 2021
    5
    Disappointed with this game, the only good thing is that the game is free with the PSN Plus.
    - The 3D world looks bad, explosions are really the worst, could do the same with a cheap 3D FX.
    - Controls are not easy and not responsive, you cannot choose to steal or attach a slig, the game gives you one option at a time and forces you to use a cord. - No music, only SFX, this is really a    Disappointed with this game, the only good thing is that the game is free with the PSN Plus.
    - The 3D world looks bad, explosions are really the worst, could do the same with a cheap 3D FX.
    - Controls are not easy and not responsive, you cannot choose to steal or attach a slig, the game gives you one option at a time and forces you to use a cord.
    - No music, only SFX, this is really a shame
    - A lot of bugs/glitches, eg Slig walking in the air, game stats reset (I had 1 slig kill, and it went back to 0 with no explanation further in the level), craft system is boring and I do not want to think about that, just level puzzle please, stats counter are weird and display you the correct number after the annoying animation.    … Expand
  11. MacG
    Apr 9, 2021
    6
    It's alright but fairly buggy, lacking the overall polish and fun factor of New and Tasty. I can't help but feel disappointed after waiting all this time for a sequel to New and Tasty only to find it's a step backwards in the gameplay department. If you aren't getting this for free on PS Plus I would wait for a sale (and probably some patches to fix the bugs).
  12. Dr4gonkiller96
    Apr 8, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Spoilers for first 3 missions.

    The first 2 chapters are great, but then it gets Way too hard even on Easy, you can no longer go past the Blimp section with the mortars, you are stuck there, can't takeover sligs because you get shot by Mortars, running through it doesn't work because now you have Sligs behind you whenever you spawn at the checkpoint midway. you jump up to avoid fire from behind... then when you try to take over the slig above you get attacked by Mortar fire again. this is on Easy by the way, i was playing on Normal, but changed it for the Blimp mission. I doubt changing Difficult will help you in this game.

    Now that is out of the way, for the first 2 chapters, it was Great, the Visuals were not the best, but were pretty good, the Voice Acting was top notch especially Toby and Alf but that part was just from the E3 Trailer, so nothing new. the Controls are bad, forced to use the Analog stick, but it isn't very accurate. when you get to the Slap mines... worse than the original game, you press directly as it turns green, and you die. the sound design is superb though. Framerate has issues, constantly stutters at times. There is some bugs that cause a bright white line when you spawn in. 2nd mission you find Alf standing there inside another Mudokon.

    I grew up with Abe's Oddysee on PS1, and this seems a lot harder than thanks to crap level design.    … Expand
  13. R2D2P
    Apr 8, 2021
    9
    Excelente juego 2D con una buena historia y excelentes mecánicas de juego. No hagan caso a muchas de las reviews que lo califican con 0, la mayoría son trolls mexicanos y como buenos mexicanos que son vienen a dejar su salvajería en todo lo que consumen.
  14. Movli
    Apr 8, 2021
    3
    Oddworld have lost their identity with bad 3D graphics, clumsy controlls and horrendous looting system nobody asked for. The original 98 exoddus was a masterpiece with handpainted levels and great controlls once you learned them. why are they taking a step backwards to create such a boring and lifeless game? Why is the 98 exoddus more advanced and original than 2021 soulstorm? Where isOddworld have lost their identity with bad 3D graphics, clumsy controlls and horrendous looting system nobody asked for. The original 98 exoddus was a masterpiece with handpainted levels and great controlls once you learned them. why are they taking a step backwards to create such a boring and lifeless game? Why is the 98 exoddus more advanced and original than 2021 soulstorm? Where is the puzzle solving with the sligs? where is the paramites and scrabs? where is the handpainted backgrounds and levels? Why is abe more responsive in a 98 game? Where is the artsyle? Where is the beautiful music? The list goes on and on.. Just go back to your roots Oddworld. Exoddus will never be outdated.… Expand
  15. Alixa2s
    Apr 7, 2021
    10
    Very enjoyable. And is totally free on PlayStation plus. Thank you Sony for this amazing game
  16. Thetype
    Apr 8, 2021
    10
    Game is so Nice and interesting, hardest like i love, you have to try this masterpiece
  17. RaptorNemesis
    Apr 8, 2021
    10
    great game, super efficient, unforgivable but endearing. very very good graphics. a beautiful independent and free nugget on the ps +
  18. Nagykutya
    Apr 7, 2021
    10
    Im just here to balance the 0 score. This is a free game on psn yet people still complain. Kinda had enough of it. Really. Every single game attracts spoiled sourpusses. It’s getting ridiculous
  19. ThePinkFloyd
    Apr 7, 2021
    10
    One of the best game I have ever played
    Good and improve levels and ability compare to other Oddworld's game
  20. Salim1908_BH
    Apr 8, 2021
    10
    Jogo excelente, divertido e viciante. Uma grata surpresa da PSN Plus pros usuários de PS5Jogo excelente, divertido e viciante. Uma grata surpresa da PSN Plus pros usuários de PS5.
  21. JWO123
    Apr 8, 2021
    10
    Perfect continuation of the Oddworld franchise. Adapting to and improving upon the 2014 remake of New N Tasty.
  22. VedatoreC
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fluid gameplay and interesting level scaling with appealing content throughout the game.… Expand
  23. RazorX
    Apr 7, 2021
    10
    Amazing Game!!! Goty 2021!!!

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  24. Xan713
    Apr 8, 2021
    9
    This sequel is a great place to start for the upcoming quintology. Challenging puzzles, great atmosphere, dark. This is a great return for our Mudokon friend who has had a 7 year absence from games since New n Tasty came out in 2014.

    We really need to support this great independent developer. The universe it created is so exciting and rich and unique. If we can push this on the charts,    This sequel is a great place to start for the upcoming quintology. Challenging puzzles, great atmosphere, dark. This is a great return for our Mudokon friend who has had a 7 year absence from games since New n Tasty came out in 2014.

    We really need to support this great independent developer. The universe it created is so exciting and rich and unique. If we can push this on the charts, it’ll mean we will get lots of the intended new games that are planned in a quintology. A franchise that started on the PS1, and is back again and needs all of us. It’ll mean we get more independence for them to not need huge publishers to finance their ambitions. And that’s a win for all of us, as they’re a breath of fresh air in the industry.    … Expand
  25. hecatombeZ
    Apr 8, 2021
    9
    Un juego clásico con un aspecto visual renovado y nuevas mecánicas, perfecto para un fin de semana por la noche en casa.
  26. Chriskal13
    Apr 8, 2021
    10
    Amazing game which runs at 1440/60fps and it's freaking beautiful!! Also it is one of the best game I have ever played
    Good and improve levels and ability compare to other Oddworld's game!
  27. gronek1
    Apr 8, 2021
    10
    Awesome game. I love it so much. It brought my childhood back. Oddworld is back!
  28. Liet
    Apr 8, 2021
    0
    Horrible piece of **** Highly not recommended!!! A waste of time and money!
  29. KyleHamilton
    Apr 9, 2021
    0
    Worse Graphics, bad controls and Boring game-play this has to be the worse exclusive I've ever played.
  30. TTIAP
    Apr 9, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ever since New n Tasty, i wasn't expecting this game to be great, though i didn't expect them to do abe like this, the removal of single step space movement, or square by square, however you call it, from the ps1 game, really made both games rather tedious for movement in general, bugs aside, the monkey bars sections are very hard to manoeuvre without dying, you can't possess glukkons, paramites and scrabs are extinct for who knows why so that just leaves Sligs, ground/flying. There was talk about 17 levels in the game but that was reduced to about 11, the story beats were very off and ultimately led to a very lackluster ending that can be summed up to "wait another 5 years to find out what abe saw" (theres 3 actual endings), maybe i just expected an abes exodus remake and ended up over expecting, but with the lack of wildlife, no Elum type thing, no farting, i just found it worse than New n Tasty, the crafting and gathering was also a turn off, just annoying and doesn't feel abes, it feels like Lorne Lanning was trying to recapture his 90s success of an old classic and it's failed both times to hit the mark, the game is Soulless.

    I don't recomend it if you're looking for an abes exudus remake, buy it if you just want to turn your brain off and have some mindless fun with a story that's pretty seperate from the original 2, it's deffo for you.

    I'd ultimately recomend emulating Exodus though, Steam version is a totally ruined port so you can't even change aspect ratio or control scheme whatsoever.

    The take away from this is being good at making Ps1 games does not equate with being good at making Ps5 games.    … Expand
  31. M4t4J0t0s
    Apr 8, 2021
    10
    El juego que todos los fans de la saga Oddworld han esperado mas de 20 años, es una experiencia increible no solo gracias a un gameplay que respeta el juego original e introduce nuevas y muy creativas mecanica, la historia es la mas oscura y profunda de la saga y las cinematicas tienen gran calidad.

    Si eres un jugador paciente y clasico, el juego te encantara, pero si estas acostumbrado    El juego que todos los fans de la saga Oddworld han esperado mas de 20 años, es una experiencia increible no solo gracias a un gameplay que respeta el juego original e introduce nuevas y muy creativas mecanica, la historia es la mas oscura y profunda de la saga y las cinematicas tienen gran calidad.

    Si eres un jugador paciente y clasico, el juego te encantara, pero si estas acostumbrado a Fornites, Valorants, o Marios y pretendes que todo se te de facil, este juego no es para ti

    … Expand
  32. Jredner
    Apr 8, 2021
    10
    it is so good to play Abe again. Soulstorm is a blast. Old school mixed with new gameplay mechanics. The continuation of Abe's story. I cannot wait for the next game to see how it plays out. It is an evolution over other platformers.
  33. Galazar
    Apr 8, 2021
    7
    After the first few levels it opens it to an enjoyable game. The bugs on the other hand are frustrating beyond belief.

    Falling through the floor, getting stuck in a locker because the slig won't return to his patrol, followers not getting into lockers and just standing there, the list goes on.

    Once those issues are fixed it'll be more pleasant but at the moment it's just irritating.
  34. Lomp
    Apr 8, 2021
    10
    Best game I’ve played by far. Great graphics, amazing story and cutscenes, interesting and fun gameplay. Lorne Lanning and everyone at oddworld inhabitant really outdid themselves.
  35. intercooler7
    Apr 11, 2021
    2
    a monotonous game without the possibility of being saved at any time, this leads to the fact that you go through the same thing 300 times
  36. UrMooM
    Apr 10, 2021
    10
    Oddworld Soulstorm combines everything what Old School Odyssey/Exodus Fans always wanted in a new Sequel and adds challenging new Mechanics. The Graphics are stunning and it is a great 3D comeback for the Oddworld Franchise! Don't listen to the Zeros and Low Ratings because this game is awesome and it deserves a much better score!
  37. Zackhenort
    Apr 11, 2021
    9
    While I found the first 2-3 levels unispired and boring, the game really get´s better as you get further in the game.
    Starting with the story, it is a compeling story with very strong cinematics and very vivid characters.
    Gameplay is boosted with a new crafting system that allows to play with elements (fire, smoke, etc.) which, in connection the enviromental materials (wood), allows to    While I found the first 2-3 levels unispired and boring, the game really get´s better as you get further in the game.
    Starting with the story, it is a compeling story with very strong cinematics and very vivid characters.
    Gameplay is boosted with a new crafting system that allows to play with elements (fire, smoke, etc.) which, in connection the enviromental materials (wood), allows to tackle each puzzle and situation in multiple ways. However, it is fair to say the controls are not as intuitive as you might expect, and you will find yourself dying several times because Abe (your character) did not react to your controls in times. It still plays like a 90s game.
    Graphics are beautiful. Do not judge the game by the first levels. Once you get to the industrial levels, trains, etc. you will find a mix of lighnight effects, smoke, mist, beautiful backgrounds (fully rendered) and 3D camera movements that will create several ¨Wow¨ moments through the jorney.

    Summing up, oddworld plays like tha classic, but boosts up the game with beautiful graphics, real time phisics and mechanics and a story with heart. Highly recomended to players who are looking for challenging games.    … Expand
  38. DenHudo
    Apr 13, 2021
    9
    Игра нереально затянула, снова вспомнил детство)) Чудесная атмосфера и загадки, большая вариативность и изобретательность, которая набирает обороты на протяжении всей игры. Поругать игру можно за некоторые баги - иногда противники перестают патрулировать и встают на месте, иногда союзники отказываются атаковать слигов, но надеюсь это все поправят патчами. Так же диалоги в отрыве отИгра нереально затянула, снова вспомнил детство)) Чудесная атмосфера и загадки, большая вариативность и изобретательность, которая набирает обороты на протяжении всей игры. Поругать игру можно за некоторые баги - иногда противники перестают патрулировать и встают на месте, иногда союзники отказываются атаковать слигов, но надеюсь это все поправят патчами. Так же диалоги в отрыве от сюжетных роликов, как будто прямиком из 90-х - они очень скучные и топорные, они плохо поставлены и их нельзя скипнуть, но их очень мало))… Expand
  39. Gamerknowsbest
    Apr 11, 2021
    9
    Awesome fun, plenty of puzzles, lots of nostalgia, everything I had hoped. It’s a tough game which I like as so many modern games serve no challenge at all. Looks great. Yes there’s the occasional bug, but nothing I found game breaking or too distracting. This is Oddworld magic and could teach modern developers some things about gameplay.
  40. Chesare
    Apr 11, 2021
    9
    I have not been so enthralled, impressed (and at times annoyed) by a game as Oddworld: Soulstorm.
    It breathes old school but it's completely fresh at the same time.
  41. Endaas
    Apr 9, 2021
    4
    Bad graphic, sound and control. Where is support dualsense on ps5? Very bad...
  42. LeChatwin
    Apr 10, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awful. Had to sit through 20 minutes of unskippable cut scenes to get into the game which had absolutely zero charm of the original.

    Buggy mess where you’ll be using the items as you are meant to only for the game not to put out a fire or burn down a wall as it is supposed to.

    Thank god this was a free ps plus game as not worth paying for. Immediately deleted to get the 15gb of disk space back.    … Expand
  43. Zoaw
    Apr 11, 2021
    0
    Bad controls, and horrible movement
    lighting is what saves the graphics but the graphics are still strange, the textures seem to be of low resolution
    the story follows the path of "the chosen one" and that makes everything predictable and uninteresting
  44. lite_lite
    Apr 7, 2021
    6
    Скучная и странная игра, с унылым геймплеем, странным сеттингом.
    Мир серый, локации похожи на кашу из коричневых оттенков понятно чего, графика откровенно говоря плохая, управление дубовое, куча багов, перевод на русский язык осуществлён будто промтом, лютая халтура.    Скучная и странная игра, с унылым геймплеем, странным сеттингом.
    Мир серый, локации похожи на кашу из коричневых оттенков понятно чего, графика откровенно говоря плохая, управление дубовое, куча багов, перевод на русский язык осуществлён будто промтом, лютая халтура.
  45. Victorm
    Apr 8, 2021
    8
    An entertainment game, clever, full of good ideas, and in the end, to be entertained is what matters right?
  46. Vital_King
    Apr 8, 2021
    10
    Awesome game, great remake of Abe's Exoddus.
    DualSense features are well implemented
  47. KUNMB11
    Apr 13, 2021
    4
    Oddworld: Soulstorm (PS5)

    "An Outdated Game in a Very Niche Genre" (+) Absolutely gorgeous backdrops and sense of scale in level design (+) Intriguing narrative as it is the driving force to progress in game (-) Outdated controls and unforgiving timing mechanics (-) A.I. is incredibly inept and does not always respond to player input (-) Frustrating crouch/roll mechanics when    Oddworld: Soulstorm (PS5)

    "An Outdated Game in a Very Niche Genre"

    (+) Absolutely gorgeous backdrops and sense of scale in level design
    (+) Intriguing narrative as it is the driving force to progress in game

    (-) Outdated controls and unforgiving timing mechanics
    (-) A.I. is incredibly inept and does not always respond to player input
    (-) Frustrating crouch/roll mechanics when compared to other fluid moving platformers

    (2/5) - Below Average - Recommended at $19.99    … Expand
  48. Jo1987
    Apr 9, 2021
    9
    An amazing experience with a much anticipated sequel, doing enough to add to the established gameplay features in the franchise whilst incorporating amazing cinematics. What i will say is i struggle to see this adopting new fans to the Oddworld franchise, but for those on board already this is the game for you.
  49. LL1997
    Apr 9, 2021
    9
    Well worth the wait!! Massive thanks to Lorne & the team on there hard work. There were glitches initial which seem to have been patched out, but that's my only criticism for the PS5 Version of the game.
  50. gipifie
    Apr 11, 2021
    2
    + can take for free at ps plus for now

    - from first levels no music just gray ambient - hello graphics from 2012 (for ps 5? But why) - control is bad.he cant even grab the edge after jump - game freeze's when something explodes. fps drops - very very boring first levels even more, they trigger you.Maybe it will be better, but i will never know that, because i die of boring    + can take for free at ps plus for now

    - from first levels no music just gray ambient

    - hello graphics from 2012 (for ps 5? But why)

    - control is bad.he cant even grab the edge after jump

    - game freeze's when something explodes. fps drops

    - very very boring first levels even more, they trigger you.Maybe it will be better, but i will never know that, because i die of boring for real.

    - if i was buy it for real money i think i will get heart attack.
    I have patience for play roguelikes but THIS make me scream of cringe.

    2/10
    1 mercy point. 1 ps+ point    … Expand
  51. mxxyb
    Apr 11, 2021
    2
    I sunk maybe 3 hours into this before deleting as fast as I could. I have fond memories of Oddworld on PS1, but this was my first return to the series. It starts with what felt like 30 minutes of unskippable cutscenes that assume you know everything about the folklore already. The entire first stage is a frantic rush that proves to be a difficult and annoying tutorial that only teaches youI sunk maybe 3 hours into this before deleting as fast as I could. I have fond memories of Oddworld on PS1, but this was my first return to the series. It starts with what felt like 30 minutes of unskippable cutscenes that assume you know everything about the folklore already. The entire first stage is a frantic rush that proves to be a difficult and annoying tutorial that only teaches you to hate the mechanics and save system. I tried to stay with it until I reached a section in the second stage where I died multiple times and realized that none of this was fun and I couldn't care less about the story. I really can't see how this gets better. The target points for certain items are so fine that I had to smash the square button while jogging back and forth to interact with things. Movement and controls are a little clunky. Graphics are fine but nothing special. I was BORED from the very beginning and the gameplay and story did nothing to keep me interested. It felt like all I was doing was tossing bottles to start fires (with excruciating mechanics) and then once the fires did what they needed to do, you have to toss more bottles (of water) to put the fire out!? Maybe it magically gets better later in the game, but if that's the case, the opening is a disaster of game design. Overall, it felt more like a poorly designed mobile game than a puzzle platformer. Got it for free via PS+ and couldn't play it. Would not recommend buying it.… Expand
  52. Mikecy
    Apr 10, 2021
    0
    Zeroo9ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo its zero for me
  53. channa
    Apr 10, 2021
    0
    -Shaman: You must free the Mudokons Abe!
    -Abe: But we're already free?
    -Shaman: No, you must save the others Abe! -Abe: But I'm so tired... -Shaman: Save the Mudokons Abe! -Abe: Can't we just stay in this cave forever? (later on) -Dying Mudokon: Abe, it's you! -Abe: I'm sorry, I don't know how to help you. -Dying Mudokon: But you can help them! -Abe: I'm sorry, I don't know how    -Shaman: You must free the Mudokons Abe!
    -Abe: But we're already free?
    -Shaman: No, you must save the others Abe!
    -Abe: But I'm so tired...
    -Shaman: Save the Mudokons Abe!
    -Abe: Can't we just stay in this cave forever?
    (later on)
    -Dying Mudokon: Abe, it's you!
    -Abe: I'm sorry, I don't know how to help you.
    -Dying Mudokon: But you can help them!
    -Abe: I'm sorry, I don't know how to save you.
    -Dying Mudokon: But you can save them!
    -Abe: Who?
    -Dying Mudokon: The Mudokons!

    The above are dialog excerpts from two cutscenes early in the game. They're paraphrased, but still capture their repetitiveness, triteness and Abe's cowardice and around 20 points lower IQ. Abe turned from dimwitted hero into a whiny idiot. The charm from Exoddus is all but gone.

    Oh and by the way, Greeters no longer detect you by motion but simply zap you as soon as you come into their range, requiring you to dumpster dive for washing powder to craft smoke bombs to get past them. I wish I was joking.    … Expand
  54. Genesis26
    Apr 8, 2021
    0
    another crap reimagined like that **** from resident evil 2 and 3, but that does abe now he can look for items looks fortnite well double jump is not good honestly, new n tasty was perfect "faithful" with new stuff, soulstorm and completely different i think that you had to reimagine something of the original game always remaining faithful because exoddus also had interesting things I'manother crap reimagined like that **** from resident evil 2 and 3, but that does abe now he can look for items looks fortnite well double jump is not good honestly, new n tasty was perfect "faithful" with new stuff, soulstorm and completely different i think that you had to reimagine something of the original game always remaining faithful because exoddus also had interesting things I'm really disappointed I would never have expected it from the oddworld saga ps: stop reimagining video games… Expand
  55. Christo1
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Oddworld Soulstorm feels so alive and incredible as they even explain how to play and what elements in the game world you can interact with as you begin the game. It feels like every turn something can pop out at you and there’s always new places to explore. I love the environment, and what many don’t know is that the first few stages don’t show off the true beauty in full graphic detail!!
  56. zane_cm123
    Apr 8, 2021
    10
    10/10 perfect game no errors, no bugs, great graphics Lorne Lanning is a god.
  57. Lucariomain05
    Apr 11, 2021
    9
    This game is an outstanding recreation of Abe’s Exxodus. While the story and some of the gameplay elements are far from perfect, the overall lore and presentation of the Oddworld series is still intact. Many of the puzzles, modern implementations of past mechanics, and the introduction of new ones make this a worthy purchase. For anyone who likes in-depth puzzle platformers, I would highlyThis game is an outstanding recreation of Abe’s Exxodus. While the story and some of the gameplay elements are far from perfect, the overall lore and presentation of the Oddworld series is still intact. Many of the puzzles, modern implementations of past mechanics, and the introduction of new ones make this a worthy purchase. For anyone who likes in-depth puzzle platformers, I would highly recommend this.… Expand
  58. Bradtown559
    Apr 10, 2021
    9
    Oddworld never felt more alive, the game however is incredibly difficult so be prepared for a lot of trial and error
  59. moon_child
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    What a masterpiece, truly speechless! Stunning cutscenes, graphics, storytelling and environments; the sound, voice acting and animation is unbelievably well done!! (I would love to see a movie or a TV series based on Oddworld) Love the dark tone, humour and the cinematic feel. Some little bugs here and there (not too bad) but overall: amazing game, 100% recommend! Better challengingWhat a masterpiece, truly speechless! Stunning cutscenes, graphics, storytelling and environments; the sound, voice acting and animation is unbelievably well done!! (I would love to see a movie or a TV series based on Oddworld) Love the dark tone, humour and the cinematic feel. Some little bugs here and there (not too bad) but overall: amazing game, 100% recommend! Better challenging platforming and unique modern touches make this retelling of the second instalment of the Oddworld Quintology truly extraordinary! I wasn’t too sure on the crafting at first but when I tried it out it was super fun! (Soulstorm will definitely be my Game of the Year!) Thank you so much to the Legendary Limitless Luscious Lorne Lanning and the team to create this underrated amazing Quintology!… Expand
  60. Cjamestm94
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    This game is a phenomenal masterpiece. Ever since it’s announcement I have eagerly awaited and watched the development closely. The art style is beautifully detailed, the gameplay is a kind throwback to its original tale (Oddworld: Abe’s Exodus) that has been expanded on to bring it into a new era of gaming. The story has maturely developed from its root, adding a new depth and element ofThis game is a phenomenal masterpiece. Ever since it’s announcement I have eagerly awaited and watched the development closely. The art style is beautifully detailed, the gameplay is a kind throwback to its original tale (Oddworld: Abe’s Exodus) that has been expanded on to bring it into a new era of gaming. The story has maturely developed from its root, adding a new depth and element of mystery to where the future will take the series. Despite a few minor bugs on launch, patches were extremely swiftly provided to improve quality of life making this game a total 10/10. Not seeing this game through to the end would be a big mistake on any gamers part. The new gameplay elements, crafting of equipment and fluid movement only emphasises the great growth of this title, and the potential of future sequels. Thank you to the developers at Oddworld Inhabitants for this amazing experience.… Expand
  61. Diogo93
    Apr 9, 2021
    8
    Abe is back! I knew from the beginning it was going to be a different view from the original and I embrace it, with new mechanics, different levels; it catches the essence from the original games with new additions and a new course for "Exoddus". Yeah!, I would love to see the same levels designs from the original but it is what it is. Doesn't change my opinion that this game is a niceAbe is back! I knew from the beginning it was going to be a different view from the original and I embrace it, with new mechanics, different levels; it catches the essence from the original games with new additions and a new course for "Exoddus". Yeah!, I would love to see the same levels designs from the original but it is what it is. Doesn't change my opinion that this game is a nice addition to the series, hoping that the future might be brighter to the franchise and also to one beloved character of VideoGames.
    Sure, the game may have few bugs ( AI Clumsy) on its launching day, just have to wait for future patchs people, that's all.    … Expand
  62. NoOne90
    Apr 10, 2021
    0
    Good graphics and decent story (arguably better than exoddus) with HORRENDOUS gameplay where basically all you do is throw some items over and over. Easily one of the worst games i have ever played.
    Oddworld series deserves much better than this.
  63. smurfpowaaa
    Apr 7, 2021
    0
    - 2010 graphics (what year is now?)
    - annoying mechanics (based on first 3 levels i played)
    - huge frame drops (playing on PS5)
    - no music in background just weird noises?
    - bugs/glitches everywhere you go
    - one big disappointment
  64. Josscris
    Apr 7, 2021
    0
    Muy poco que ofrecer para un título de nueva generación de paso mal optimizado
  65. Cristrew
    Apr 7, 2021
    0
    Está muy por debajo de lo que prometía sus mecánicas están obsoletas controles malos y baja resolución para tener gráficos muy malos no gasten sus GB
  66. Drazzil
    Apr 10, 2021
    9
    I really, really have enjoyed this game. I didn’t think I would, and when I first booted it up I thought for sure it would not be my cup of tea. But I decided to give it a shot, and to take myself out of the frame of mind so many gamers are in today: “I am a God in this world!”

    Seriously, I had to remember that this game was about an somewhat feeble and scared character in a creepy world    I really, really have enjoyed this game. I didn’t think I would, and when I first booted it up I thought for sure it would not be my cup of tea. But I decided to give it a shot, and to take myself out of the frame of mind so many gamers are in today: “I am a God in this world!”

    Seriously, I had to remember that this game was about an somewhat feeble and scared character in a creepy world that’s out to abuse and destroy him. When I did get there, I began enjoying the game immensely. Even more so when I discovered that I wasn’t totally helpless, as I began to gain awesome new abilities that play with the games physics and puzzles. I could run and hide but I could also fight back.

    That’s what makes this game so amazing. It does a superb job of balancing your experience with Abe with the atmosphere and the gameplay to really male you feel for him and his fellow Mudokons as you make your way through to freedom from physical and psychological slavery.

    Give it a shot. Get passed the first level or so and begin unlocking new items and abilities. You’ll enjoy the way they play off each other to provide diverse ways of getting through obstacles. Anyway, great game. It’s only slight drawbacks have been slight personal issues with the controls not doing what I want at times - for ex. when jumping to grab on to a ledge. And I didn’t like the way you were just told that the bad guy had found you, had you cornered, which meant you were in a bind that you never actually saw Abe get into. Like you beat a level and then the next level you’re just found by the enemy and have to flee. This feels like a time and budget constraint - so I don’t take too much away for it. I just would have liked a bit smoother transition.    … Expand
  67. PotatoPen
    Apr 10, 2021
    10
    This game is legendary...can't forget the one I played on my ps1 ...now this ? The graphics, platform..simply amazing...I'm addicted to it
  68. ujellybrah
    Apr 10, 2021
    10
    I'm just here to say **** off with your 0 point reviews. This is the best Oddworld game since the first two games. Cheers
  69. Freestrak
    Apr 7, 2021
    0
    Estaba muy emocionado por este juego grátis de lanzamiento en PS plus pero se quedó de decepción enserio trate de que me gustará pero se siente muy oxidada la jugabilidad no entiendo porque ps5 no puede correr este juego a 4k desepcion total
  70. Sheriff_Mannix
    Apr 7, 2021
    5
    + The game is free (Available by subscription ps plus)
    + The setting is very good for a platformer
    + Good story - The gameplay is boring (throwing bottles and digging in the garbage for the first hour is it adequate?) - There are braking The picture is generally normal Outcome: 5/10. If you have nothing to do, in principle, you can get stuck, but the gameplay is pretty monotonous.    + The game is free (Available by subscription ps plus)
    + The setting is very good for a platformer
    + Good story
    - The gameplay is boring (throwing bottles and digging in the garbage for the first hour is it adequate?)
    - There are braking
    The picture is generally normal

    Outcome: 5/10. If you have nothing to do, in principle, you can get stuck, but the gameplay is pretty monotonous.

    + Игра бесплатна (Доступна по подписке пс плюс)
    + Постановка очень хорошая для платформера
    + История неплохая
    - Геймплей скучный (кидать бутылки и копаться в мусоре первый час это адекватно?)
    - Есть подтормаживания
    Картинка в целом нормальная

    Итог: 5/10. Если делать нечего в принципе залипнуть можно, однако геймплей довольно монотонный.    … Expand
  71. Brunoarchanjo
    Apr 7, 2021
    1
    Terrible.
    The AI is awful.
    Graphics from 2005.
    The control is really bad, everytime you die feels like its the game fault.
    Filled with bugs.
  72. Frank-byert
    Apr 7, 2021
    0
    Desfasado gráficamente y un diseño de niveles que me dejó deseando más, tenía las expectativas muy altas, mi error.
  73. DreamCore
    Apr 30, 2021
    5
    Glitchy collisions, sluggish input and frustrating level design made this a less then plesant experience. Most of the time I completed a level felt like a relief, knowing I don't have to go through that again.

    The mines are completely broken, sometimes not activating when enemies run over them and requires nano precision timing to disarm. Once I died 10 times trying to disarm two mines    Glitchy collisions, sluggish input and frustrating level design made this a less then plesant experience. Most of the time I completed a level felt like a relief, knowing I don't have to go through that again.

    The mines are completely broken, sometimes not activating when enemies run over them and requires nano precision timing to disarm. Once I died 10 times trying to disarm two mines in order to proceed. The mortars also hit you through walls.

    The game is supposed to have 3D sound but I can't tell the difference between this and any other last-gen game.

    Overall, I'm glad I didn't pay anything for this but got it through PS Plus.    … Expand
  74. fieldexp
    Apr 24, 2021
    0
    Куча багов, постоянно зависает. Скучный геймплей, мусор. Худшая часть из всех Айбов.
  75. aaronjf94
    Apr 14, 2021
    4
    Terrible performance, a little too different from the previous games they went a little more platformer direction
  76. Gdgamer
    Apr 11, 2021
    2
    Игра полный отстой, не стоит даже качать. Сони что то совсем скатились, шлак релизят
  77. AlexZakhar
    Apr 11, 2021
    8
    Давно небыли таких масштабных платформеров. В целом все хорошо сделано, но затянутое вступление.
  78. Manuel93
    Apr 13, 2021
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sono un grande appassionato della saga di Oddworld, e con la morte nel cuore devo ammettere, con grande fatica, che questo nuovo capitolo ha profondamente deluso le mie aspettative. In questo nuovo capitolo mancano tutte quelle caratteristiche principali che resero Oddworld unico nel suo genere:
    1) Il GameSpeak viene drammaticamente ridotto all'osso, mentre in Abe's Oddysee ed Exoddus è ricco e variegato, potendo infatti il nostro amato Abe fischiare; petare; schiaffeggiare; chiedere scusa; ordinare ai compagni di lavorare ecc...
    2) La possessione delle creature di Oddworld ha da sempre costituito l'emblema della saga, non a caso per attraversare molteplici sezioni di gioco si è costretti a possedere Slig; Scrab; Paramiti e perfino i Glukkon. Si poteva addirittura far mangiare alle creature posseduti i Fleech e gli Slurg incontrati lungo la strada, funzioni, queste ultime, pressoché inutili ai fini del proseguimento del gioco, ma per nulla fastidiose, anzi profondamente divertenti; in altri termini, una ricchezza che doveva essere conservata
    3) Se nei 2 capitoli originali ogni livello era immediatamente distinguibile dall'altro per colori; sfondi e musiche, tutte uniche ed avvincenti, in questo ultimo capitolo buona parte dei livelli, soprattutto quelli iniziali, tendono ad assomigliarsi troppo, divenendo eccessivamente ripetitivi; le Linee di Monsaic vengono modificate rispetto a New'n'Tasty senza un reale motivo o una vera necessità e le colonne sonore dei livelli non sono per nulla accattivanti rispetto a quelle di Oddysee o Exoddus.
    4) In Soulstorm vi è una grave penuria di creature animali, tutto sembra ruotare attorno a Mudokon e Slig, e solo di tanto in tanto è possibile trovare traccia di Slog e Salutatori. Che fine hanno fatto Paramiti; Scrab; Fleech e gli stessi Glukkon? Ma vi ricordate quanto era bello possederli?
    5) La trama è decisamente matura e intrigante, ma di tanto in tanto carente e superficiale, sembra come se si fosse voluta mettere tanta carne al fuoco e ci si sia poi dimenticati di approfondire alcuni aspetti o taluni personaggi: ne è una riprova lo Sciamano iniziale, personaggio facilmente dimenticabile, o il Guardiano, la cui parte a lui dedicata è eccessivamente limitata e ridotta
    6) Perché eliminare il Generale Dripik, rimpiazzare il Direttore Phleg con Morguer, ma allo stesso lasciare il Vice-Presidente Aslik e il Capo Bibitaio Glukkon, modificandone però aspetto e connotati? Tanto voleva rimpiazzare pure questi ultimi, visto che Phleg, Dripik e Aslik sono e saranno sempre, nell'immaginario collettivo, quei 3 Glukkon comparsi per la loro prima volta, nel lontano 1998
    7) Altro elemento caratteristico di Oddworld, decisamente adrenalinico, vivo e vivace, è rappresentato dalle esplosioni delle fabbriche raggiunte da Abe... Che fine hanno fatto le Caldaie nelle Miniere o il Bollitore nello Stabilimento, qui nulla salta per aria...che noia questo treno che entra ed esce nelle fabbriche così tranquillamente, sembra che Abe stia facendo una tranquilla gita domenicale
    8) Il finale di Exoddus è decisamente migliore del corrispettivo di Soulstorm, c'è poco da dire, se non ci credete, confrontateli
    9) Sul doppiaggio italiano preferisco non spendere alcuna parola, si commenta da solo...vedere per credere
    10) Da ultimo, ma non ultimo di importanza, se da un lato in questo gioco mancano tutte quelle peculiarità che resero unico Oddworld, al contrario in questo gioco troveremo una quantità impressione di Bug che ci farà dimenticare qualsiasi altra cosa

    ps. Se dopo l'uscita di New'N'Tasty venne fatto un sondaggio ove si decretò che il futuro gioco sarebbe dovuto essere Abe's Exoddus HD, perché fare i sondaggi se poi questi non vengono ascoltati? Perché cambiare una formula decisamente vincente, visto che Exoddus è, ancora oggi, il migliore capitolo della saga, in assoluto? Domande che, quasi per certo, non otterranno risposta    … Expand
  79. R4Zi3L
    Apr 21, 2021
    5
    Still a beta version after 3 weeks of release. Horrible surround sound mix. Lots of glitches and weird design choices like checkpoints too early so you have to redo a long stretches of level with a lot of micromanagment many times.
  80. Rubino
    Jun 29, 2022
    0
    I am just here to balance the people who give 10s and claim to balance the justified bad scores.
  81. alirezasc
    May 6, 2021
    0
    Weakest entry in the franchise. Full of bugs and technical problems. Also, Level design sucks, and the first half of the game is incredibly boring. but great cut-scenes and voice acting.
  82. TroggHugger
    May 23, 2021
    10
    Hands down one of the greatest platformers ever made. Graphics and animation are incredible. Nothing built on unity looks like this. Story is cinema quality and beautifully rendered animation performances that really capture the emotions. So much depth and beauty in this game. Totally refreshing rare gaming experience that is actually a lot of fun for spectators to watch others play.
  83. Nysp
    May 11, 2021
    2
    I'm a huge fan of the franchise. Since the original PlayStation, I've always considered it as one of the best franchises on the console. Then there were some versions that I didn't really like on PlayStation 2 and PSP. But on PlayStation 4, New'n'Tasty got my hype up in the series. A wonderful game that made me create a high expectation for Soulstorm.

    As part of PSN Plus free games, I    I'm a huge fan of the franchise. Since the original PlayStation, I've always considered it as one of the best franchises on the console. Then there were some versions that I didn't really like on PlayStation 2 and PSP. But on PlayStation 4, New'n'Tasty got my hype up in the series. A wonderful game that made me create a high expectation for Soulstorm.

    As part of PSN Plus free games, I started it on PlayStation 5. My hope it was to play the best game of whole franchise. And I have to say that almost all technical aspects are very good. Graphics, gameplay, new skills, cutscenes. Everything adapted to new consoles generation. But early, in the first hours of the game, I found big problems.

    The level design is not as good as it was on previous games. I don't know how much the bugs (they are a lot) screw up as well but mostly when the stage forces you to run away from an airship, the terrible level design make us being hit by fireballs on unfair way in some places and, after the death on the same place, the fireballs didn't hit us anymore. Some enemies AI turned off and it used to block our path to go on stealth mode.

    But even with these problems, which are very serious because the level design in this kind of game is essential, I still kept going forward because I expected it to get better. But the worst thing happened. Specifically in the Phat Station stage, there is a part with an elevator, after going through an entire area full of enemies and friends to save. After go up using the elevator, the game ask you to explore before boarding on a train. When you are exploring the stage, your character ends up going back to the part of the elevator and door where you came from closes. As a result, the elevator is on the top floor and the closed door to return, it is not possible to call the elevator back again. A simple button to call the elevator back would solve the problem. But here begins the part where Oddworld Inhabitants has really failed.

    I contacted their support through 2 different channels. I haven't been answered in any until today (almost 2 months later). Knowing about several problems in the game, they released patches with several fixes. Versions 1.06 then 1.07 and 1.08. In all of them, I tested the part where I got stuck, in none of them solved the issue. In one of the patches it says that it prevented players from getting stuck in the same place. But nothing solved for those who were already got stuck. In other words, Oddworld Inhabitants simply ignored those who were already playing and were in trouble, solving only the problem for new players.

    A huge disappointment! Perhaps in the future, I will try to start the whole game over again. But now, the only thing I can do is regret that one of my favorite franchises has become a huge disappointment.
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    In Brazilian Portuguse:

    Eu sou um grande fã da franquia. Desde o primeiro PlayStation, sempre considerei como uma das melhores franquias do console. Depois, vieram algumas versões que não gostei muito no PlayStation 2 e PSP. Já no PlayStation 4, o New'n'Tasty reviveu minha alegria na série. Um excelente jogo que me fez criar uma alta expectativa para Soulstorm.

    O jogo veio grátis pela PSN Plus e fui jogar no PlayStation 5. Comecei jogando com a esperança de estar jogando o melhor jogo da franquia. É preciso dizer que vários aspectos técnicos são muito bons. Gráficos, jogabilidade, novas habilidades, cutscenes. Tudo de bom nível já adaptados para a nova geração. Mas já nas primeiras horas de jogo, encontrei um grande problema.

    O level design do jogo não acompanha a tradição da série. Não sei o quanto os bugs (que são muitos) atrapalham também, mas especialmente a fase onde somos obrigados a escapar de um dirigível é horrorosa, level design terrível em que somos atingidos por umas bolas de fogo em determinada parte do cenário de forma injusta, enquanto que no mesmo local em outras vezes estamos protegidos. Inimigos com inteligência artificial desligada, te impedindo de realizar algumas partes em stealth que o próprio jogo recomenda.

    Mas, mesmo com esse problemas, que são sim bem sérios pois é um jogo onde o level design é essencial, ainda continuei indo em frente no jogo pois esperava que ele fosse melhorar. Porém, o pior aconteceu. Especificamente na fase Phat Station, há uma parte com um elevador, depois de passar por toda uma área cheia de inimigos e amigos para salvar. Após subir no elevador, o jogo sempre te convence a explorar no local de embarcar num trem. Ao explorar, seu personagem acaba voltando para a parte do elevador e porta de onde você veio, se fecha definitivamente. Com isso, o elevador fica no andar de cima e a porta pra voltar fechada e não é possível chamá-lo de novo. Um simples botão para chamar o elevador resolveria o problema. Mas aqui começa a parte onde a Oddworld Inhabitants falhou de forma realmente grave.    … Expand
  84. MisterMansfield
    Apr 28, 2021
    0
    A dated style of gameplay which surprisingly doesn't fix anything up with the advances of technology. Trying to keep people alive feels inconsistent as sometimes they just don't follow instructions. Even for free, this game is not worthwhile trying unless you're a diehard fan of Oddworld games.
  85. BadMasterJ4
    Apr 28, 2021
    3
    Disappointed with this game, the only good thing is that the game is free with the PSN Plus.
  86. floppyjabjab
    May 24, 2021
    3
    Wow, worst piece of crap in history of remakes.
    Bug fest, has nothing of Oddworld, it's a completely different game.
    Might just as well call it Mario or Crash.
    Thanks Devs, screw you for betray your fans, sbod have stuck with new and tasty formula.
    If it ain't broken don't freaking fix it.
  87. darkresident
    Apr 14, 2021
    8
    The game is good, but there are bugs that spoil the impression of the game a little. Hopefully the developers will fix them.
  88. Bakoluk
    Aug 31, 2021
    8
    Graphics 7/10
    Playability 9/10
    Entertainment 8/10
    DualSense: 5/10
    Overall 8/10
    Sometimes too frustrating...
  89. Gyns23
    Sep 6, 2021
    6
    I love oddworld franchise, but men this game was buggy as **** at the very beggining. I manage to end the game and even achive platinum trophy, but had to wait patch after pacht to do it.
  90. Mahmood_Yusuf
    Mar 25, 2023
    3
    26 years after the first game. And they couldn't add a thing to the game!!!! Really disappointed and this would be probably the last oddworld game I would play.
  91. Pan_T
    Apr 16, 2021
    7
    An old school game with a charismatic hero and the world, but a considerable amount of frustration that often has a cause not in the skill of the player, but in weird design. Especially placing checkpoints before a difficult passage in such a place, so that the player has to crafting and looting lockers again and again. Overall, it's a good game, but I wouldn't recommend it to everyone
    7/10
  92. AntiMXT
    Jun 4, 2021
    3
    I love all the Oddworld games but this could have been executed a whole lot better. In an era where even console developers are conscious of our time this game seems to completely disregard it. Polar extremes with hand holding boss-fight guides followed swiftly by insta-failure of 100% completion triggered by something seemingly obvious. Seems like they tried to pad the run time by makingI love all the Oddworld games but this could have been executed a whole lot better. In an era where even console developers are conscious of our time this game seems to completely disregard it. Polar extremes with hand holding boss-fight guides followed swiftly by insta-failure of 100% completion triggered by something seemingly obvious. Seems like they tried to pad the run time by making you repeat sections and unskippable videos hundreds of times until you've memorised the pattern and then the game then decides to respond differently to your actions /inputs when you finally get a good run. The checkpoint system is terrible, controls are imprecise, crafting is needless, and the bugs/crashes are plentiful. All in all not a stellar release. I would have been pissed if I'd paid for this. UPDATE: Finally finished this and was greet with NO ENDING, not good, bad or otherwise, just cut to credits. This game has actually undone my love for the series...… Expand
  93. Citizen_Cook
    Apr 26, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Painful!
    I’m a huge fan of the Oddworld games, that why i found Soulstorm so disappointing. The level design, graphics, and cutscenes are all top notch, but the game’s story is rather bland and uninteresting compared to Exodus’. Why did Lorn remove the plot threads of the spirits appealing to Abe to prevent his ancestors bones from being turned into Brew?
    The gameplay is super frustrating and the lack of a quick save is unforgivable.
    I’m stupefied that Lorn would release such a buggy game. His previous works were all so highly polished.    … Expand
  94. BipolarSmile
    Sep 15, 2021
    3
    Probably the worst experience I had on PS. The game is extremely, and i mean extremely buggy. even after all the patches. As a QA Engineer I would be embarrassed to release a product to costumers in this state with such game breaking bugs.
    Do yourself a favor and skip this one(And i even got it for free via ps plus).
  95. Drakontas
    May 8, 2021
    0
    Graphics: 11/10 I love them. Though it is the usual with this engine (silly ragdolls from time to time)
    Sound 7/10: Too much WHOOOOOAAAAAM and BZZZZZEEEEEEUUUUGH. Oddworld was about subtlety. Explosions sound fine, as well as weapons and environmental doodads in general. But if I want to listen to epic, bombastic music I'd play Battlefield. Where is the subtlety gone ? Tracks matching    Graphics: 11/10 I love them. Though it is the usual with this engine (silly ragdolls from time to time)
    Sound 7/10: Too much WHOOOOOAAAAAM and BZZZZZEEEEEEUUUUGH. Oddworld was about subtlety. Explosions sound fine, as well as weapons and environmental doodads in general. But if I want to listen to epic, bombastic music I'd play Battlefield. Where is the subtlety gone ? Tracks matching the setting ? They all sound the same now.
    Gameplay 2/10: I side with the Sligs. Absolutely.
    Mudokons that aren't throwing what they're given despite being set to aggressive behaviour and refuse to get into lockers (fixed by now per patch) don't deserve to live on. Especially after that level where you open the cells and Sligs start spawning left and right and your pals refuse to throw some candy at them... 'twas the first time I rooted for the Sligs picking off the fleeing Mudokons in the background one by one (after trying to save them all for a good 17 times).
    Controls are finicky, especially Abe's vertical jumping with the left joystick (somehow worse that New n tasty).
    Materials could be slightly more available in containers.
    I love the puzzles but not every damn screen.
    Have some jump and run segments where we only have to jump and run. And intelligently posess Sligs to kill them on other places. You know, like the original. And not search for the one switch while avoiding Sligs, Zappers and 12 hazards at once. Its too much after some time.
    Missing a TON of promised features:
    a) Choosing your destination. 'Member when we would arrive at a train yard and could select the place we want to travel to next ? Now it's all predetermined
    b) Evolved Quarma system. 'Member that they stated ''If we killed bad guys, that's good Quarma, but cruelly killing helpless enemies would reward us with a great drop of our Quarma ? Along with this the line that ''ideally no one dies, let all Sligs live''
    c) Improved camera system. Dunno about you, in two occasions in-game I didnt see the Mud's because the camera was showing me a sheet of metal in front for example. Or the fact that you always see a rock or something in front of you when you reach the edge of a platform near these doodads. Why not pan the camera from behind Abe so that we can see where we're going?
    d) CHI CHARMS. WHERE ARE THEY ? THE GAMES' PROMISED SECONDARY ECONOMY ?
    e) New wildlife that's gonna scare the crap out of us. Dunno about you, the Sleeches were fecking lame. They actually threw out the creatures that frightened us the most. But who am I talking to after the debacle that scrabs, paramites etc became after Munch's Oddysee...

    The game's NOTHING like the original vision you claimed it to be. Abe's Exoddus was a 9 month rush that came out more polished and with TONS of content compared to this.
    1 point because it's Oddworld and they bring out 1 game every 10 years or so...    … Expand
  96. Queruba
    Jul 13, 2021
    3
    Jogo medíocre, "era melhor ter ido jogar o jogo do Pelé". Não recomendo. Nota três.
  97. Malim100
    Apr 20, 2021
    7
    El juego tiene unas misiones muy top, otras más lentas. Creo que podría aprovechar más la potencia de ps5.
  98. Tlou99
    Apr 26, 2021
    2
    Pésimo juego, por lo que prefirieron regalarlo por ps plus, por que nadie lo compraría
  99. Retrogamer961
    May 5, 2021
    7
    Not as charming as the original 1990s games and less faithful remake unlike new n tasty. It's also missing enemy types. Challenging level design , decent graphics and an interesting and weird story make it worth a play. Quite buggy though.
  100. burund_man
    Jul 25, 2021
    1
    Эту игру невозможно играть. Управление против тебя. Я даже не могу перепрыгнуть с турника на турник с двойным прыжком, Эйб постоянно пролетает мимо. И к таки моментам обычно ещё надо пробираться от чекпоинта. Не хочу тратить своё время на это говноЭту игру невозможно играть. Управление против тебя. Я даже не могу перепрыгнуть с турника на турник с двойным прыжком, Эйб постоянно пролетает мимо. И к таки моментам обычно ещё надо пробираться от чекпоинта. Не хочу тратить своё время на это говно
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#24 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2021

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 51 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 51
  3. Negative: 5 out of 51
  1. Cubed3
    Oct 24, 2022
    90
    This is a triumphant return to Oddworld. Soulstorm does fantastic things with Abe's story and shows some real advances with the developer's designs. Utterly excellent look, and a world that oozes with consumerist evils make this the definitive new Oddworld experience. There are absolutely no obstacles to heartily recommending this game to all players new and old. Can't wait to see what comes next!
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  2. CD-Action
    Nov 19, 2021
    75
    Soulstorm is old school and it’s for you to decide whether that’s a flaw or not. You can definitely feel the spirit of the old Oddworlds, but for me the devs were to conservative. I would really welcome a touch of madness, some variety to spice thing up. However, if a solid, challenging retro platformer is what you’re looking for – go for it, you’ll be pleased. [06/2021, p.50]
  3. Edge Magazine
    May 20, 2021
    50
    While that means Soulstorm works - accidentally or otherwise - as a metaphor for the struggle of the working classes, all that toil rarely makes for a particularly engaging game. [Issue#359, p.112]
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