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Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty! (2014)
Soulless
New 'n' Tasty was touted as a remaster of the classic Abe's Oddysee, and although on a surface level this would appear to be the case, this new edition lacks much of the charm of the original. Due to the 2.5D visuals and active camera, the gameplay and puzzles of the game have had to undergo significant changes to suit this new perspective format. These unfortunately work to its detriment, simplifying previously complex obstacles and making the solution to others unclear. Furthermore, blatant in-game advertising and an overuse of bloom effects instead of real lighting and detail gut this title of any soul.
Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus (1998)
A Triumph in Worldbuilding
Assembled over a mere period of 9 months, Abe's Exoddus takes the core principles which made its predecessor so special and pushes them even further, expanding upon the straightforward and yet compelling gamespeak, possession, and platforming mechanics to produce a sequel worthy of a place among the best of its genre! The environmental art and FMV cinematics are a triumph in worldbuilding and enrich Oddworld with a sense of scale that makes Abe's journey feel truly epic, meanwhile the addition of a much-needed quicksave option makes the challenge of this title far more accessible to new players.
Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee (1997)
Every Frame a Painting
Abe's Oddysee epitomises the phrase "every frame a painting" and deserves a spot among the most gorgeous cinematic platforming games ever made, challenged only by its direct sequel, Abe's Exoddus. Tight controls fitted alongside unique possession and gamespeak mechanics make for an incredibly captivating gameplay experience that will have you scrupulously searching every area for the 99 Mudokons you have been tasked to save. Pairing this with a world positively dripping with grim but fantastical lore crafted as a metaphor for real-world worker exploitation cements this introduction to the appropriately-named Oddworld series as an instant classic that not only stands up today, but begs a revisit!