Execution is this game’s own worst enemy. It is a great idea in a fun setting with distinct character, but what holds it back is Stranger’s Wrath’s lack of fun. If you can put up with repetition in Borderlands, this will seem like a constantly shifting experience by comparison. It’s almost like id’s RAGE. All the pieces are there for it to work just the same, with a very promising developer at the helm. There are moments where the promise shows and pays off, and they are amazing, but this cowboy needs to head home. He’s not ready for the big leagues.
17 years after its initial release, Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath has returned -- and has never been better than this.
Garethvk:
Here is a look at the new HD version of the game played on a PS5. I am not a fan of the camera system which makes viewing in third person harder than it should be but the game looks great otherwise.
I liked the game back when it was released, especially the squirrel-gun of course (were they squirrels? Not sure) and the other weapons, and some fun enemies. A genuinely original game, but I doubt I’ll bother with the remaster. When you look at the textures they really feel low-res and outdated.
Oddworld Abe’s Oddysee and Exoddus on PS1/PC are 10/10 phenomenal. Munch’s Oddysee is a 7, Stranger is a 6, New and Tasty is also a 6, and SoulStorm is sadly a 3. I’m a massive Oddworld fan and I have been incredibly disappointed with the series after the original two titles.
Neil writes: "For many the mere mention of an Oddworld game ushers up memories of Abe and Munch, even more so after the recent release of the brilliant Oddworld: Soulstorm Enhanced Edition. But there's more to this universe and some seventeen years ago Stranger rocked up to deliver his wrath to the OG Xbox. It's fair to say it didn't go down as well as expected. Now though he's back, as Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD hits Xbox and PlayStation."
Excellent game. It was a bad decision not to launch on PlayStation initially.
I have it on PC, but highly recommend those with a Playstation or Xbox to give this one a go. Great game.
Ok, good game, i finished it on og Xbox, PSVita and PS3. But... enough, wasn't it better if they made a part 2 or something?
Shame, PS5 and XBSX could have easily ran this at 120fps. Even if they targeted a lower resolution like 1440p or 1800p still would have been worth it.
I can run this thing 1440p 60fps on a rig I have with a now ancient 680 in it. The Series S should be able to do 4k 60, 1440 120 with no issue.
Cue Abe's death moan
Jesus Christ. What's wrong with him? The Game was one of the best on Xbox and it played very well. The 1st to 3rd person switching was something totally new back then. But he probably plays Games since COD4
i'm playing this game right now on my vita and i think it's a blast... this game does what many games are missing now a days.. it has alot of character... great funny conversations and rich original setting... definitely recommend to people specially if you have ps+ since it's free... make sure you listen to character's conversations... just hilarious!
game is amazing 9\10