Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee - New 'n' Tasty

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
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  1. Video Chums
    Oct 29, 2020
    72
    If you're a 2D puzzle adventure aficionado who doesn't already own Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty on one of the half dozen consoles that it's currently available for then it'll make for a worthy purchase but those who do have it will find little reason to get it again on Switch.
  2. PLAY! Zine
    Jan 8, 2021
    70
    Not all the fans may think New ‘n’ Tasty is a faithful representation of the original, but for the newcomers - it sure is a good starting point. While waiting for the Soulstorm, it's a great opportunity to play the Switch port of the 6 years old remake of the 23 years old game - on the go.
  3. Pure Nintendo
    Nov 18, 2020
    70
    Overall, Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty is a good game. That said, it hasn’t made me as interested in its sequels (that I’ve yet to play) as I thought it would. If anything, it makes me long for the original with its, if not timeless, nostalgic visuals. But the accessibility tweaks make this entry useful for new players who’ve yet to experience it.
  5. Vooks
    Nov 16, 2020
    70
    Oddworld New ‘n’ Tasty is not only a solid remake, but it’s also a solid port. It’s strange that of the Oddworld games, the first game is also the last one to be re-released, but then by now, it’s been available everywhere else. If you’re new to the series and are looking for a challenging platformer with some puzzle solving then New ‘n’ Tasty could be the dish for you. If you’ve already got a copy of the game elsewhere, just be aware that the Switch version doesn’t add anything except another portable way to enjoy Abe’s Oddysee again.
  6. Gamer Escape
    Oct 28, 2020
    70
    Overall, Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty is an older title that holds up well…for the most part. I did enjoy the majority of the time I spent with it, slowly working my way through puzzles and taking in the wild environments. However, things really do kind of fall apart whenever the action gets any faster than a brisk walk. The jumping controls in particular are a nuisance, creating sequences that nearly made me quit in frustration. If you’ve been interested in taking this classic franchise for a spin, New ‘n’ Tasty seems to be the best way to do it. Just be prepared for some of that old-school clunkiness.
  7. Starbit
    Oct 27, 2020
    70
    Fans of the original and who would like to play it on the go will be all over this remake, a work that not only successfully captures the spirit of the original but also delivers an updated visual world. Those less keen on the Oddworld series and who don't enjoy puzzle challenges as much will mostly notice the game's somewhat clunky and imprecise control inputs.
  8. GameCritics
    Jan 4, 2021
    65
    For newcomers to the Oddworld series, New ’n’ Tasty is a good place to start and the anti–capitalism and anti–consumerism messages in Oddysee still feel (sadly) as fresh and important as they did back then. However, there’s no real reason to grab the Switch version if one already owns any of the others. It’s still tasty enough, but a little short on the new.
  9. Nintendo Life
    Oct 31, 2020
    60
    We realise it's not a popular outlook. Games should generally be appreciated for what they are rather than blasted for what they're not, but that's very difficult to do in this case. New 'n' Tasty is an acceptable imitation of Abe's Oddysee, but nothing more. It has its moments of inspiration – the Stockyards stage is so beautifully realised that it can momentarily trigger that "this is what I remember the original looking like!" false memory – but it's not enough to make up for the frustrations that come from the many, many unnecessary changes. Even the sound of Abe's chant, which once sounded mystical and otherworldly, now just sounds like babbling. We're very torn. As this is the only way to play Abe's Oddysee on Switch, we begrudgingly recommend it. But we do so with our arms folded, and pouting. Harrumph.

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 20
  3. Negative: 2 out of 20
  1. Oddlennon
    Sep 1, 2022
    10
    Such nostalgic glory!!
    Still a fantastic platform game. I’d happily play this over and over again.
  2. JAG7
    Jun 25, 2022
    3
    Better call it Oddworld New and Nasty! Bad game! Don’t be fooled by its looks.
    Horrible controls , specially the Jumps (they have    Better call it Oddworld New and Nasty! Bad game! Don’t be fooled by its looks.
    Horrible controls , specially the Jumps (they have intentionally delay) , level design is bad , everything is made for you to fail. Character is annoying as hell, it’s Jar Jar Bings twin brother in everything: dumb, clumsy, stupid , awkward and annoying . Sounds are very annoying. Fun factor is gone after the first hour, because of the controls and level design. Controls are the Big Boss throughout all the game (one of the worst controls ever). The ending is one of the worst in gaming history: sad and disappointing. Don’t buy this junk! So much punishment for nothing!! Please, don’t buy , don’t play!!    … Full Review »
  3. DanielKrejg
    Jan 10, 2022
    8
    I wasn't convinced firstly, but after more or less than one hour, I get used to this remaster. It can be difficult to move with analogs,I wasn't convinced firstly, but after more or less than one hour, I get used to this remaster. It can be difficult to move with analogs, especially for those, who played old versions on PC and keyboard... Anyway, the game looks really good and developers did a reallly god job to change the visual aspects. But the models of Scrabs, Slogs and Paramites was better in original. Now they aren't even scary, and moves artificially.

    Now the game is "fluent", the sidescroll idea is gone BUT there are too many loading screens imo, especially in Rapture Farms beginning level.

    The game is now much easier than before. You can use quick saves and quick loads. Abe has a health bar and can restore it. And the biggest change, according to original version from 97' is that Abe can now talk to more than one Mudokon at a time... It means that most levels aren't a challenge now, and you can complete them and save all Mudokons on a first/second try. XD

    I think that the "old version" still has the spirit and I encourage you to play it first - in case you don't have experience in Oddworld series, and would to try it !#    … Full Review »
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