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. Nikopro245
    Jun 18, 2022
    7
    Cinematic story, engrossing world and good core gameplay spoiled by bugs and clunky controls…esp the terrible jump mechanics
  2. TheoreticalHero
    Jun 19, 2021
    1
    This game is garbage terrible graphics and horrible gameplay bugs, glitches everywhere it looks like a mobile game not worth the price
  3. Kevinrate
    Apr 28, 2021
    2
    Bored game the hero scares me and doesn't make me want to play but i try and i can say it's a bored game
  4. ilyar
    May 3, 2021
    8
    Have a lot of bugggg
  5. 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.
  6. z0mer
    Apr 13, 2021
    5
    Poor graphics, poor controls (no DualSense support), poor audio, buggy, dated level design. 5/10 because it was free.
  7. 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
  8. SoyAntonio
    Apr 16, 2021
    4
    A very different although outdated game in many regards. Movement can sometimes be quite unresponsive and the crafting system feels forced and totally unnecessary. A few levels can be quite immerse and interesting but most of the time you're forced to sneak around a lot, slowing down the game play. Only play it if you get it for free and are interested in unusual platform games.
  9. Samsonite786
    Apr 18, 2021
    10
    Incredibly hard however keeps you captivated to go back and replay the levels for the bonus content.
  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. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. Talonsal
    Apr 26, 2021
    10
    One of the best games I have purchased in a long time! Great atmosphere and music.
  15. Bielmelo91
    May 1, 2021
    4
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  16. 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!
  17. 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.
  18. fildev86
    Oct 25, 2021
    0
    This is a perfect example of HOW TO F#CK UP A WHOLE FRANCHISE!

    BUGS (sometimes they even erase your progress) - check ABSURD NEW MECHANICS (CRAFTING) - checks USELESS BADGES - checks 10 YEARS OLD HUMOR - check UNSKIPPABLE VERBOSE DIALOGUES - check BORING(BARELY EXISTING) STORY - check ZERO PLATFORM ENGAGEMENT - check CRAZY-LONG LEVELS FOR NO REASON - check And last, but not    This is a perfect example of HOW TO F#CK UP A WHOLE FRANCHISE!

    BUGS (sometimes they even erase your progress) - check
    ABSURD NEW MECHANICS (CRAFTING) - checks
    USELESS BADGES - checks
    10 YEARS OLD HUMOR - check
    UNSKIPPABLE VERBOSE DIALOGUES - check
    BORING(BARELY EXISTING) STORY - check
    ZERO PLATFORM ENGAGEMENT - check
    CRAZY-LONG LEVELS FOR NO REASON - check

    And last, but not least:
    THE MOST STUPID BUNCH OF TROPHIES for PS
    The trophies for PS5 will not make you enjoy a challenge, instead they will simply ruin your experience from the very beginning.

    Example? well, how about the fact you gotta complete the very first level with NO DAMAGE(????) which is insane, and you can't just restart from checkpoint, oh no sir, you HAVE TO CLOSE THE FKING GAME AND RESTART! Same if you want to get the no-death trophy, you can continue from the checkpoint, but you still have to exit close0 the game. This is utterly stupid.

    Another example of how nonsense is in this game?
    How about the new crafting abilities of Abe, most of which you practically use ONCE OR TWICE in the whole game, or the TOTALLY USELESS CURRENCY to open certain gates? All this nonsense to justify the presence of in-game badges for level 100% completion. Pathetic, lack of ideas huh?

    Seriously, don't buy this game. Not worth the money at all, and this comes from somebody who loved Abe's adventures since the very first release for PS1.

    Screw you devs/management of Soulstorm game, you ruined it for real.    … Expand
  19. quittit1
    Jul 23, 2022
    3
    If you like it then you like it, if you don’t then you don’t. I did not find it any more appealing than the first oddworld.
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67

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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