Oddworld Creator Reviving Abe's Oddysee

[GothmogII]

I was about to say I was conflicted as I'd bought the Oddbox on Steam, but then I actually read the article and realised it's a PSN release. /whew

But, I think it's a great idea, especially if it generates money for Oddworld Inhbitants, or hell, even renewed interest in Oddworld as a series. And if that can lead onto -new- Oddworld games, of the kind OI had hoped to continue producing (Sligstorm, Citizen Siege etc.) then it can only be a good thing.

 

[ActionDan]

OH HELL YEA. This'll definetly be a buy for me.

 

[ActionDan]

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 :/

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.

 

[Sugarman101]

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 Odyssee, but the numbers dropped off and they only got 3 or 4 out. Perhaps this re-release is leading up to some new titles?

 

[ActionDan]

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?

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.

 

[F-I-D-O]

Have both Abe PS1 games off of PSN. (PSPlus rules)
Wonder if they're adding anything, because it it's just a new coat of paint, can't say I'll buy it.
And is there a release date on Stranger's Wrath?

 

[Sugarman101]

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.

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.

 

[Baldry]

Woohoo! Canny wait to get this, loved abe as a child so this is a first day buy for myself!

 

[Insideout Ink Demon]

thats great, but when we gettin a new game oddworld?

 

[karloss01]

I wouldn't mind if they delayed oddysee just so they could add on exoddus.

 

[zelda2fanboy]

Got the original on PSN already. I got about halfway through Paramonia (I think) and the game glitched out on me and I couldn't go any further. The main problem with it is how tedious and tricky it is to save the damn game. If I could easily make backups, it wouldn't have been a problem. Every screen is a hair puller, though. Would have saved my money if I knew they planned to update it.

 

[Archemetis]

And again I find myself lamenting my lack of a PS3...

 

[Jaqen Hghar]

The HD Remake of Stranger's Wrath is also coming to PC, according to the CEO of JAW [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=20443656&postcount=1057]. He posted a lot after releasing the Oddboxx on Steam, wanting to fix the problems people had with Stranger's Wrath and Munch's Oddysee. They have fixed most of the issues now through patches, but they are still working on fixing the rest. And he wrote a few times that the HD update will come to PC as well, so I cannot see why that doesn't apply to this HD upgrade as well.

 

[Jaqen Hghar]

Stupid internet... sorry for double post. This has never happened to me before, I promise!

 

[Formica Archonis]

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.

Really? Time to get freaky, then.

Spoiler: Abe's Exoddus spoilers. (Except I don't think the game has any electro-breakdance-rap-whateverers in it.)

 

[Brotherofwill]

What a waste of time and talent. They should work on a new project. I can't see the game being much improved by this, maybe it'll be more tolerable for the graphic hungry monsters but even then the gameplay will probably be too slow and complex for them.

I was really excited with the news of new projects and a PS3 Stranger's Wrath version, this isn't what I had in mind.

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 :/

So you played it for 5 minutes and you didn't like it? Wow, go figure.

 

[Johnlives]

Whilst its good for those who dont have the original, it would be better if they made a brand new Oddworld game.

 

[Rad Party God]

Having recently finished Stranger's Wrath on the PC (yes, now it works and it's more than playable, it's actually enjoyable), and now I'm playing through Munch's Oddysee and both Abe's Oddysee and Exodus, I'm a bit concerned how they're going to pull it off.

Both Abe's Oddysee and Exodus had great graphics back then and today it still looks pretty good, except for the insanely low res graphics. I thought that by simply raising the resolution and maybe giving it a bit of a coat paint it would look stunning in HD, but actually remaking the thing with a 3D engine in 2D style... well, I'm a bit skeptical, unless it turns to be similar to how Shadow Complex pulled off mixing 3D with 2D to a great degree.

As a side note, I want a Stranger's Wrath sequel... I loved that game.

 

[Covarr]

Abe's Oddysee was okay, but I'd really much rather an HD remake of Abe's Exoddus, I thought that game was much better designed in terms of level layout.

P.S. Thanks

 

[Flauros]

I am literally trying to pass this game right now. I need to stop buying games, their just going to be released in HD and then id have to start all over....