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Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath returns in HD Review - Blastprocess

"The bounty hunter returns for a second time, he is known as the Stranger, moolah is on his mind.

The original Stranger's Wrath was released on the XBOX in 2005; but the first Oddworld game started back on the Playstation One with Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee. Just Add Water have took the challenge to bring the Oddworld back to life and into the current generation of console"

Inlcudes an interview with Liam Jones a Designer at Just Add Water.

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thereapersson4660d ago

That's where it should have stayed from the beginning.

Detoxx4660d ago

Why? Loved "Strangers Wrath" on Xbox..

thereapersson4660d ago

Because it would have sold better and have been better-received if they would have continued their consistency from the first-two games.

It's not fanboyism; a lot of people were turned off from the games when Oddworld Inhabitants switched platforms exclusively for this game. Even Lorne Lanning has come out saying that he appreciates the effect PlayStation has on the brand.

"UK developer Just Add Water is remaking the game for launch on PlayStation 3 this summer. An Xbox 360 version is currently the subject of discussion between Lanning, Just Add Water and Microsoft.

Lanning, with Just Add Water, has embarked on an Oddworld revitalisation in recent months, and given the go-ahead to the development of a number of Oddworld-related games.

"Abe on PSN sold hundreds of thousands of units last year," Lanning continued. "No marketing. No advertising. Just people telling their kids to play it, saying, 'I played this when I was a kid. I loved this game. I want you to play it here.'

"There's a whole new generation of people who are picking up on that. I see that's going to happen with Stranger, too. That's just a question of us making sure it's on the right platforms.

"On the digital distribution landscape, when that game is offered at a much lower price on the PlayStation 3, people will really enjoy it. It'll get this second wind of life, where it will be easily accessible and not governed by if Wal-Mart decided to stock it or not.

"Anyone who wants it can log on and get it. If you have a PSN account you'll be able to get it. That's a huge game changer."

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Ares84HU4660d ago

I'm waiting for Abe's Oddysse.

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Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD: PS 5 Gameplay

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.

Yi-Long952d ago

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.

Garethvk952d ago

The camera was horrible 3rd person.

JL2930952d ago

Tried it on the Vita back in the day. Sucks.

Garethvk952d ago

Some are really good. This is a remaster and aside from the camera issues, its ok.

NecrumOddBoy952d ago

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.

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Continue the Oddworld saga as Stranger's Wrath HD shoots onto Xbox and PlayStation

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."

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XBManiac954d ago (Edited 954d ago )

Excellent game. It was a bad decision not to launch on PlayStation initially.

MadLad954d ago

I have it on PC, but highly recommend those with a Playstation or Xbox to give this one a go. Great game.

SurgicalMenace953d ago

Again, the game's been out since PS2; it's about time for a sequel.

Mr_Luke953d ago

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?

Phlacky953d ago (Edited 953d ago )

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.

MadLad952d ago (Edited 952d ago )

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.

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Oddworld Collection to be released for Switch

Switch has received a few different entries in the Oddworld series, and it now looks like they’ll soon be bundled together.

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