I'm hoping this isn't just a graphical update. At the very least it would be nice if they included Exoddus' improved save system. I'll get it if it's a price I can afford though. I never got the good ending in Oddysee and wouldn't mind another try.
I was made in 1997 for gods sake. At the time it was the pinnacle of 2.5D tech. If you seriously can't play it for more than 5 mins, there's something wrong with you. The Flash games you're referring to didn't even exist in the format today. Seriously what is it with people who expect old games to have flashy graphics.Wicky_42 said:Lol, literally seconds ago I loaded that game up for the first time on Steam XD Gotta say that I've played better, more responsive flash games than that old thing - and the flash games had getter graphics and control schemes! At least it looks interesting and funky. I'm sure with an updated game engine, the playability would be improved dramatically - I could only stomach 5 mins in its original format :/
Control lag? I had no such problem with the Steam release. The only thing I can whine about is that it you can't change the resolution, or put it in a window.Sugarman101 said:I'm really glad to see this series coming back! So many fond memories...
It was a real pity that the steam releases were sub-par. In a game where split second timing is all important, massive control lag is unforgivable.
If I recall correctly, there was a whole series (~8 games I think) planned when they launched Odyssey, but the numbers dropped off and they only got 3 or 4 out. Perhaps this re-release is leading up to some new titles?
Yeah, it was annoying not to be able to run in windowed mode. As for the control lag, consider yourself lucky, I believe it was quite a widespread problem.ActionDan said:Control lag? I had no such problem with the Steam release. The only thing I can whine about is that it you can't change the resolution, or put it in a window.
Really? Time to get freaky, then.Tom Goldman said:Now that both Stranger's Wrath and Abe's Oddysee are being remade in HD, I think it's a safe bet to expect Abe's Exodus [http://www.amazon.com/Oddworld-Abes-Exoddus-Game-Download/dp/B002VWLKPE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1296402464&sr=1-2], Oddysee's sequel, to go under the knife next.
So you played it for 5 minutes and you didn't like it? Wow, go figure.Wicky_42 said:Lol, literally seconds ago I loaded that game up for the first time on Steam XD Gotta say that I've played better, more responsive flash games than that old thing - and the flash games had getter graphics and control schemes! At least it looks interesting and funky. I'm sure with an updated game engine, the playability would be improved dramatically - I could only stomach 5 mins in its original format :/