Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee PlayStation
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85 out of 100

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  • Summary: In a lush of diabolical danger where everyone wants to eat you, you're the skinny guy with no weapons. Run, jump, hide, scramble and talk your way past the ugliest bunch of carnivorous crustaceans ever created. Unlock Abe's special powers then figure out your foes, and you might save your race. Don't, and you're dinner! Enter Oddworld's surreal, sensory overload of pure gaming and claim your destiny.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Gaming Age
    100
    Abe also manages to remain challenging while never becoming irritating. Words cannot express how important this is. [Overall Score = 97]
  2. PSX Nation
    95
    If not for "Final Fantasy 7" this would probably be my pick for game of the year.
  3. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    85
    "Out of this World"-style gameplay never looked so good. [Jan 2004, p.188]
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  4. All Game Guide
    70
    Handles quite well and that's especially important as many of the puzzles require split-second timing and instant controller response.

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  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
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  1. Shrykull
    10
    The art is amazing, the voice acting was top notch for it's time, and the creatures are genius.
    It's the best platform game I've ever played a    nd it's difficulty is may put off a more casual audience but there will never be a time when it is unfair on you, when you make a mistake and die you always think to your self "Ok, that didn't work but now i know where I went wrong". It's a masterpiece and you should pick it up seeing it's quite cheap on certain services.… Expand
  2. Trolovski
    10
    The only game that is better than this unique masterpiece is it's sequel:Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus. I really hope that Oddworld Inhabitants will release another, modern sequel.… Expand
  3. LevelsAndGear
    8
    A game for the playstation that was released a couple of years ago didn't get huge media attention, but now that it can be found in bargain bins across the country, you should do yourself a favor and check it out. "Abe's Oddworld Oddysee" is a game of great imagination, fun, and immense challenge. In fact, some of the game may be two challenging. The basic game style is from a side view, with rooms, and in each room Abe has to figure out how to get something done. It's a puzzle game with an action twist, with a great story and a sequel hot in stores now. The main drawback is that this game may be in some ways too difficult for young children, or even for those without quick video game reflexes. But for the rest of us, check it out.

    Pros:Fun, challenging, great story

    Cons:Slightly repetitive, almost too challenging

    (This review originally written: Oct 01 '99)    … Expand
  4. fedak
    5
    Abe

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