If you’ve never played an Oddworld game New ‘n’ Tasty is the perfect place to start, If you’re a fan of the original it’s like being reunited with an old friend. They may look a little flashier and have picked up a few odd habits but beneath it all they’re still the same lunatic you spent many an evening drinking Soul Storm brew with and debating how crooked the game industry is with. Welcome back Abe, We missed you.
Starting today, Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty is free at Epic Games Store. The free game offer runs until December 19 at 11 AM Eastern. Once you claim it, it’s yours to keep.
"If you're a 2D puzzle adventure aficionado who doesn't already own Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty on one of the half dozen consoles that it's currently available for then it'll make for a worthy purchase but those who do have it will find little reason to get it again on Switch." - A.J. Maciejewski from Video Chums
WTMG's Heidi Hawes: "All Oddworld: New ‘N’ Tasty! managed to do was frustrate me. However, it did make me appreciate the controls in Oddworld: Munch’s Oddysee more. Honestly, if you’re new to the franchise, it might even be better to just skip ahead to Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath. At least those gameplay mechanics feel like something more from this era. That being said, if you’re a die hard fan of Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee or perhaps just a glutton for punishment, then perhaps try your luck with Oddworld: New ‘N’ Tasty!."
Well, no it is not. It's a mediocre remake of a classic. The original PS1 game is a 10/10 masterpiece. As a raging nerd on this series, the game is okay at best. I'd give it a 7.5/10 personally.
Controls are not as amazing as they were back in the day but everything else is awesome and the added mudokons ans speech features really add to this already amazing world. Game doesn't feel as dark with this engine but I still love this universe.