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. JustNReasonable
    Oct 1, 2021
    8
    Oddworld Soulstorm recaptures the exodus odd and mysterious atmosphere of exodus. The game starts and ends it’s first arc a little weak.
    The middle and end are worth downloading or buying the game for. The other bad thing is there are some bugs. This game is worth playing though.
  2. Bakoluk
    Aug 31, 2021
    8
    Graphics 7/10
    Playability 9/10
    Entertainment 8/10
    DualSense: 5/10
    Overall 8/10
    Sometimes too frustrating...
  3. 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.
  4. ilyar
    May 3, 2021
    8
    Have a lot of bugggg
  5. Talonsal
    Apr 26, 2021
    10
    One of the best games I have purchased in a long time! Great atmosphere and music.
  6. Samsonite786
    Apr 18, 2021
    10
    Incredibly hard however keeps you captivated to go back and replay the levels for the bonus content.
  7. Jaquez_32
    Apr 7, 2021
    10
    One of the best 2D-puzzles ever made. I've never played any other game of this franchise, but now my eye is spot on it. Instant masterpiece of this generation. Sony is really nailing it so far.
  8. GuSz61
    Apr 21, 2021
    9
    Very good evolution of the original formula.
    The way the game implements gadgets and new systems like material burning, hiding in lockers and even tying enemies up is very fun.
    The story keeps the same dark and humorous tone that I loved from the first two games. Although, it is a shame that we now only have "wait" and "follow me" options in the dialogue controls. I miss the rest of    Very good evolution of the original formula.
    The way the game implements gadgets and new systems like material burning, hiding in lockers and even tying enemies up is very fun.
    The story keeps the same dark and humorous tone that I loved from the first two games.
    Although, it is a shame that we now only have "wait" and "follow me" options in the dialogue controls. I miss the rest of options from the origina games.    … Expand
  9. Joris_
    Apr 21, 2021
    8
    Sehr gutes Spiel. Moderater Schwierigkeitsgrad, mit einpaar leider unnötig schweren parts aber machbar. Teilweise noch bisschen buggy aber lass ich unbewertet weil es sicherlich gefixt wird.
    Eine sehr interessante Story Zu empfehlen auch für Leute die nicht mit so einem Genre vertraut sind.
  10. Skyror21
    Apr 18, 2021
    8
    I wish i could give this game a 9 or 10, but the game has some flaws.

    fist the bad things: - barely any gameplay music, especially sad since i love the soundtrack of the Oddworld games - a LOT of bugs and glitches, very annoying - at places very unbalanced in its difficulty - at times clunky controls and aims - the game doesnt really have a good atmosphere because of the clean    I wish i could give this game a 9 or 10, but the game has some flaws.

    fist the bad things:

    - barely any gameplay music, especially sad since i love the soundtrack of the Oddworld games
    - a LOT of bugs and glitches, very annoying
    - at places very unbalanced in its difficulty
    - at times clunky controls and aims
    - the game doesnt really have a good atmosphere because of the clean 3d-looks of the surroundings
    - an OK ending with an kinda unsatisfying cliffhanger
    - the Quarma system which i liked in previous games is kinda bad in this one, if you save 100% in 10 levels and 79% in 5 levels, you get the bad ending? really?
    - The Blimp. Update fixed the random deaths but its still just plain annoying.

    the good things:

    + when it works properly, the gameplay is fun and challenging
    + The world is rich and its characters are adorable and great
    + the story is good, but not great. i fell like a few more cutscenes would have helped a lot.
    + Oddworld humor, even if not as much as in the other games
    + new individual designs for Mudokons and Glukkons

    I love Oddworld and i loved Abes Oddysee and Abes Exoddus, but overall Soulstorm is just a good game, which probably was to ambitious for the Unity Engine. Nonetheless i am looking foreward to the third installment of the oddworld quintology and i hope that the next game will get back more of the original dark Oddworld atmosphere and charm.    … Expand
  11. 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+
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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!!
  19. AlexZakhar
    Apr 11, 2021
    8
    Давно небыли таких масштабных платформеров. В целом все хорошо сделано, но затянутое вступление.
  20. 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
  21. 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!
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
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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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