Set for release next week, it feels as though the high-definition (HD) makeover of Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath, simply known as Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HD, has been a long time coming. The promise of a return to the world of Oddworld, the teasing of the Stranger’s HD visuals, the ‘will it, won’t it’ of the Xbox 360 version, all of this has finally culminated in a PlayStation Network launch that has attracted much attention, and with good reason. Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath was an under appreciated release as an exclusive title on the original Xbox, and now Just Add Water are giving it the opportunity to shine once more.
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 When you look at the textures they really feel low-res and outdated.
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 enjoyed playing it on my pc last Xmas. Great game.