Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee HD

 Switch
Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 25
  3. Negative: 5 out of 25
  1. Cubed3
    Nov 2, 2020
    40
    Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee adds one more dimension, but throws what made the original a classic out of the window. Not only this doesn't have the beautiful visuals of the PlayStation duology, or its fantastic atmosphere and narrative strength, but it's also far from a fun, cinematic puzzle-platformer - in fact, it's not even a puzzle-platformer, but just a collection of boring tasks sewn together, and masquerading as an adventure.
  2. Switch Player
    Jun 22, 2020
    40
    A timestamp of a transitional period for 3D platformers, Oddworld: Munch’s Oddysee may muster up nostalgia for original players, but the clunky, tedious platforming and missions reveal what a true fossil of the genre this entry has become.
  3. FNintendo
    Jun 4, 2020
    40
    Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee is a conversion of a game that originally came out nineteen years ago and while the Oddworld series is undoubtedly an outstanding example in platform games, this conversion work falls way behind expectations. With few elements that will appeal to contemporary players, this will almost exclusively look interesting for fans of the original and brings little to the Nintendo Switch catalogue.
  5. Eurogamer Italy
    May 14, 2020
    40
    Nintendo Switch is probably the best platform for gorgeous 3D platform games. Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee won't be one of them.
  6. Nintendo Life
    May 16, 2020
    30
    It really sucks having to rate Munch's Oddysee so low – this version has obviously been made with care, but as the old saying goes you just can't polish a... well... you know. There are a handful of moments where things come together to a limited extent and the Oddworld magic show signs of life, but it's always been the ugly stepchild of the series and the already-on-Switch follow-up was a brilliant return to form – we hope that the existence of Munch's Oddysee on this format is a matter of simply getting it out of the way before a re-release of the much n better Oddworld: New n' Tasty and the upcoming Oddworld: Soulstorm.

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
  1. DanielKrejg
    Jan 11, 2022
    3
    I decided to create profile here, just to write something about this game XD

    So first things first - I really love Oddworld games. I am not    I decided to create profile here, just to write something about this game XD

    So first things first - I really love Oddworld games. I am not a pro gamer with super PC, extra game consoles and plenty of new games to complete. I am a regular noobie gamer, who loves playing games from time to time. Oddworld series has the special place in my heart. When Munch Oddysee was realased, i hadn't console to play it and to be honest i wasn't interested to try it due to this huge change from 2D sidescroll to full 3D. BUT! Now I bought Nintendo Switch... I noticed a special offer for Munch Oddysee - it costs only 7,5 $! I knew that, this is the moment. Let's give it a try, and answer the question - is it worth it, to play this game or better not to touch it...

    And what can I say.. It's totally crap for me. The story of empire of Glukkons, Sligs and their Mudokon slaves, plays not even a second role - it's forth or fifth role XD The game looks more like Rayman or Kao Challengers with modifications. I am playing this game for almost 3 hours straight, and it's super boring, lagging and it's completly separated form classic Oddworld series.

    You need to collect some green blobs to complete levels. The Sligs are now not even scary. You can beat them with your bare hands - that's right XD Now you can fight with Sligs by mashing the button on console, and punching them along with your Mudokkons. Chanting costs you those "green blobs" points. Meeting with other Mudokons is terrible due to the noises. When you say "hello" to them, everyone respond you at the same time. It's so feaking loud, that console speakers sounds like guitar distortion.The second main character, named Munch it's more like an obstacle than assistant. And what is funny, his role is to save a furry, little pets, that squeaking even worse than mentioned group of Mudokons.

    Maybe this game was attractive in 2000', but for me, this game is a joke. I preffer to play once again old version of Oddworld (or maybey New'n'Tasty) than playing this. I will try to complete this game, but I don't know if I am patient enough...

    /update. It's been another few hours playing this game. Unfortunatley I can't change my opinion :( Besides things I mentioned above, you also need prepare yourself for bugs and glitches... Abe can stuck between textures and you can only restart the level or load quick save (if you saved) to "rescue" him. Eh.    … Full Review »
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