Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus

 PlayStation
Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. Games Radar
    69
    Empathy is the game's strongest suit, with tension coming a close second... As a whole the game's a classy, polished package.

Awards & Rankings

7
#7 Best PS1 Game of 1998
11
#11 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 1998
15
#15 Most Shared PS1 Game of 1998

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 135 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 116 out of 135
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 135
  3. Negative: 10 out of 135
  1. DanDolittle
    Oct 1, 2011
    9
    One of the most loved games of my past is Oddworld.
    heavily puzzle based for a platform game yet they did it well!
    giving the option to    One of the most loved games of my past is Oddworld.
    heavily puzzle based for a platform game yet they did it well!
    giving the option to possess and control your enemies is what made this game shine the most in my eyes. With the strange yet wonderful creatures of Oddworld, this bizzar world really stands out from other platform games. At times you will need to think fast on your feet or meet your demise while others take timing and patience.
    you have a choice to either save your brethren or leave them stranded or even dead.
    Although a direct sequel to the first, the second does not disappoint. new features adds a greater experience from the first. wonderful game and story over all.    … Full Review »
  2. MarkD.
    Nov 5, 2006
    8
    Just about the only 2D platformer on the Playstation worth owning (apart from the original). This is comparable to classic 16 Bit platform Just about the only 2D platformer on the Playstation worth owning (apart from the original). This is comparable to classic 16 Bit platform adventures such as Flashback and Another World yet Abe's Exoddus has it's own unique personality; Abes world and characters are like no other - cute yet dark and eerie at the same time. The gameplay is also on the weird side and involves possessing and taking controll of other characters to acieve your goals! You can't fail to be charmed by Abe!… Full Review »
  3. explodr
    Sep 22, 2011
    10
    This is one of my favorite games on the PlayStation. The content is original and really fun. Just the right amount of difficulty, greatThis is one of my favorite games on the PlayStation. The content is original and really fun. Just the right amount of difficulty, great scenery, and mind-blowing character development makes this a game of the decade. I wish there was a rating for 11/10.… Full Review »
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