Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 135 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 116 out of 135
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 135
  3. Negative: 10 out of 135
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  1. 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 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 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!… Expand
  2. 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 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    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.    … Expand
  3. AxelR
    Sep 9, 2008
    10
    Best puzzle platformer action game ever! This game rocks in not only gameplay, but humor and laughs. A polished gem.
  4. AndreasL
    Dec 2, 2008
    10
    There is nothing to complain about. every aspect of the game is lovely!
  5. 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, great scenery, and mind-blowing character development makes this a game of the decade. I wish there was a rating for 11/10.
  6. bestbloodyday
    May 22, 2012
    9
    Absolutely amazing game. Fixes the issue with the first one, the lack of saving points. But adds a lot of new features and puzzles. Again, the maps and everything in the game is beautifully finished. The art direction is amazing. True PSX classic.
  7. orbit
    Aug 19, 2012
    10
    I LOVE this game. I want to thank Sherry McKenna e Lorne Lanning for creating this amazing World. I love every single aspect of it: the sadism, the adventure, the irony, the sound/music, the backgrounds, the fact that the player character can also possess other creatures, the fact that the player can kill mudokons...one of the best games ever. 10/10
  8. conorbebe
    Nov 22, 2022
    10
    Assembled over a mere period of 9 months, Abe's Exoddus takes the core principles which made its predecessor so special and pushes them even further, expanding upon the straightforward and yet compelling gamespeak, possession, and platforming mechanics to produce a sequel worthy of a place among the best of its genre! The environmental art and FMV cinematics are a triumph in worldbuildingAssembled over a mere period of 9 months, Abe's Exoddus takes the core principles which made its predecessor so special and pushes them even further, expanding upon the straightforward and yet compelling gamespeak, possession, and platforming mechanics to produce a sequel worthy of a place among the best of its genre! The environmental art and FMV cinematics are a triumph in worldbuilding and enrich Oddworld with a sense of scale that makes Abe's journey feel truly epic, meanwhile the addition of a much-needed quicksave option makes the challenge of this title far more accessible to new players.… Expand
  9. FogCityRoller
    Mar 14, 2015
    10
    Lorne Lanning is a god, and he rules his Oddworld Inhabitants. In the 90s Oddworld Interactive was an ambitious collective of visionaries in an era where big name developers dominated the list of best games ever made. Suddenly we were whisked away to a new fantasy world where tension, strife, atmosphere, industry, and ecology were all well-represented and intricately woven. Never before inLorne Lanning is a god, and he rules his Oddworld Inhabitants. In the 90s Oddworld Interactive was an ambitious collective of visionaries in an era where big name developers dominated the list of best games ever made. Suddenly we were whisked away to a new fantasy world where tension, strife, atmosphere, industry, and ecology were all well-represented and intricately woven. Never before in my gaming history had I been so enchanted by a world that was new to the table. Oddworld is dark comedy in video games at its finest. Sometimes you need to take a break from saving mudokons and cackle maniacally as you blindly lead a group of them into a meat grinder.… Expand
  10. Sanic8mehfridge
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    This is quite a masterpiece! Beautiful visuals, sound, level design and fun puzzles!
    I LOOOOVEEEEE how this game is a very unique platformer!

    If you are a person who likes strategy and adventure games, then this game is definitely for you (my recommendation)!
  11. ImperialYama
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    A very atmospheric and great Puzzle Plattformer with the most original ideas ever.
  12. Manuel93
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus è il sequel di un vero e proprio capolavoro, uscito per PS1 nel 1998. L'idea di ripetere la medesima formula già impiegata per il prequel rende anche questo seguito un gioiello unico, ed è ancora oggi il miglior sequel dell'intera saga di Oddworld:
    1) Il GameSpeak non solo viene confermato, ma viene addirittura integrato con altre funzioni utili; interessanti e divertenti
    2) La possessione di Scrab; Paramiti e Glukkon, oltre che dei soliti Slig, rende il gioco estremamente appassionante e avvincente, oltre che essenziale al fine del superamento di certe sezioni dei vari livelli. Non si è solo un Mudokon, ma si può essere (quasi) qualsiasi altra creatura di Oddworld, e divertirsi con essa nell'avanzamento del gioco.
    3) La grafica, per l'epoca, è sicuramente all'avanguardia, e ogni livello è curato e nettamente distinto e distinguibile dagli altri. Le colonne sonore, ancora una volta, si confermano azzeccate e danno l'idea dell'area in cui, di volta in volta, ci si trova
    4) Il gioco, a differenza di Abe's Oddysee, è decisamente più lungo, rendendosi decisamente l'idea di un viaggio lungo e pieno di insidie
    5) Le aree segrete, sparse per i vari livelli, rendono il gioco ulteriormente complesso, ma la loro scoperta riesce a dare una grande soddisfazione
    6) Vincente l'idea del QuickSave, che non ha il difetto di ridurre eccessivamente la difficoltà complessiva del gioco
    7) i filmati sono curati e interessanti; in altre parole, ben fatti...Il finale è semplicemente da brividi
    Nel complesso, Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus costituisce una pietra miliare del mondo videoludico, che vale la pena giocare e rigiocare sempre, ovvero scoprire, se ancora non è avuta la fortuna di conoscere questo universo magico e affascinante    … Expand
  13. dorohedorofan90
    Dec 24, 2021
    9
    Abe's Exoddus is a real tribute to games like "Another World", "Flashback", "Prince of Persia (1989)" or "Heart of Darkness".

    It is an elaborate mix of the 2D platform genre with quite ingenious puzzles. Although it doesn't have the magic of "Abe's Oddysee" it expands the already established formula and adds more layers that make it more complex than the original. If you liked games    Abe's Exoddus is a real tribute to games like "Another World", "Flashback", "Prince of Persia (1989)" or "Heart of Darkness".

    It is an elaborate mix of the 2D platform genre with quite ingenious puzzles. Although it doesn't have the magic of "Abe's Oddysee" it expands the already established formula and adds more layers that make it more complex than the original.

    If you liked games like the mythical "Lemmings" where you must guide your companions to their salvation or doom... you will enjoy. Of course it also has slight hints of stealth, which will put us in tense situations and will make us go slowly with great caution. You can also manipulate your farts and use them as explosives, with Abe's mental power, xD.

    Ignore the haters and trolls... Abe 2 is a great game.    … Expand
  14. BioShip0706
    Aug 11, 2023
    9
    9 Nothing else to say. The game is amazing, better than Oddysee. The gameplay is still simple but enhanced with new features. the ability to possess many more enemies is my favorite thing.
  15. hyrts
    Jun 4, 2022
    8
    Such a nice game. Brings back memories. I'm reviewing these games just to not forget them.
  16. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 22, 2023
    7
    A larger, more open playing area and more forgiving difficulty level than the - occasionally infuriating - original while maintaining its interesting puzzles, quirky well animated graphics and amusingly twisted sense of humour make for a challenging and fun platform based puzzler.
  17. VLG
    Aug 23, 2023
    9
    One of my favorite games when i was a kid. It was hard but fair, and i had so much fun beating it!

Awards & Rankings

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

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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
  1. GMR Magazine
    90
    It's very clever; the political overtones are great for that last-minute term paper. [Feb 2003, p.97]
  2. GameSpot
    94
    In Exoddus, you have an incredibly welcomed quick-save option that allows you to quickly save your progress, anywhere in the game as many times as you want.
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  3. PSX Nation
    94
    Abe's Exoddus isn't different in too many ways from the original but it harkens back to that old saying. "If it ain't broke then why fix it?" fans of the original will be totally pleased here.
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