Oddworld: Soulstorm

 PlayStation 5
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6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 270 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 137 out of 270
  2. Mixed: 50 out of 270
  3. Negative: 83 out of 270
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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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).
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. Malim100
    Apr 20, 2021
    7
    El juego tiene unas misiones muy top, otras más lentas. Creo que podría aprovechar más la potencia de ps5.
  14. 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.
  15. Nikopro245
    Jun 18, 2022
    7
    Cinematic story, engrossing world and good core gameplay spoiled by bugs and clunky controls…esp the terrible jump mechanics
  16. z0mer
    Apr 13, 2021
    5
    Poor graphics, poor controls (no DualSense support), poor audio, buggy, dated level design. 5/10 because it was free.
  17. GendulGamer
    Apr 14, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It gets a 5 cause its free on PS+. If it wasnt then more like 3 or 4.
    Pros
    -That Oddworld charm is still there
    -Abe's double jump aids platforming
    -Some inventive puzzles

    Cons
    -Gameplay feels dated and clunky
    -Crafting seems unnecessary
    -Buggy AI
    -Some frustrating segments
    -Occasional performance hitches
    -Where's the fart button?    … Expand
  18. Scugalsim
    Apr 19, 2021
    6
    Este juego me desespera por su control tan errático, si arreglan eso puede que le de una segunda oportunidad. Pero tal y como esta actualmente es infumable en 2021 que todo el rato quieras hacer un movimiento y te realice otro. Especialmente cuando hay enemigos que te disparan en 0 coma y tu control te vende a su merced. Una decepción puesto que se me hace repetitivo e insulso el gameplay,Este juego me desespera por su control tan errático, si arreglan eso puede que le de una segunda oportunidad. Pero tal y como esta actualmente es infumable en 2021 que todo el rato quieras hacer un movimiento y te realice otro. Especialmente cuando hay enemigos que te disparan en 0 coma y tu control te vende a su merced. Una decepción puesto que se me hace repetitivo e insulso el gameplay, y muy estresante ver como el “muñeco” hace el imbecil, cuando saltas quedandose todo el rato enganchado donde no quieres, intentar saltar en modo sigilo dado que si te dejas caer tb te escuchan, un despropósito vamos.… Expand
  19. CroCodile016
    May 12, 2021
    5
    This game is awesome i had fun playing this game it's pretty tough to beat but still really enjoyable!

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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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