Another World: 20th Anniversary Edition

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Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 28 Ratings

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  • Summary: Also known as Out Of This World, Another World is a pioneer action/platformer that released across more than a dozen platforms since its debut in 1991. Along the years, Another World has attained cult status among critics and sophisticated gamers alike.

    Another World chronicles the story    Also known as Out Of This World, Another World is a pioneer action/platformer that released across more than a dozen platforms since its debut in 1991. Along the years, Another World has attained cult status among critics and sophisticated gamers alike.

    Another World chronicles the story of Lester Knight Chaykin a young scientist hurtled through space and time by a nuclear experiment that goes wrong. In an alien and inhospitable world, you will have to dodge, outwit, and overcome the host of alien monsters, while surviving an environment as deadly as your enemies. Only a perfect blend of logic and skill will get you past the deadly obstacles that lie in wait.    … Expand

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. Game Informer
    Jun 27, 2014
    80
    Another World holds up well all these years later, and it remains a captivating must-play for sci-fi fans.
  2. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Aug 25, 2014
    70
    Essential for anyone with more than a passing interest in games as a whole. [Sept 2014, p.87]
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  3. MondoXbox
    Aug 20, 2014
    65
    A classic that only old school game lovers will fully appreciate. Its slow and repetitive gameplay and high - almost frustrating - difficulty levels could put off many gamers.
  4. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Sep 18, 2014
    60
    Better suited to nostalgic gamers than newcomers. [Issue#115, p.84]
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  5. Metro GameCentral
    Jun 30, 2014
    60
    An always welcome celebration of one of the 16-bit era’s most innovative and cinematic arcade adventures, even if its gameplay irritations are even more obvious in today’s world.
  6. Eurogamer Germany
    Jul 8, 2014
    40
    Expressive design like this might get you into the MOMA, but in the end good looks aren't all that matters.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 3 out of 6
  1. aziegle
    Jan 11, 2018
    10
    this game is an absolute masterpiece for the ages. period. no obnoxious spastic hyperactive button mashing, no life meter, no score, just purethis game is an absolute masterpiece for the ages. period. no obnoxious spastic hyperactive button mashing, no life meter, no score, just pure artistic atmosphere and ingenuity ahead of its time. in a world of game design companies that sought to pile on the next mindless clone of a clone, one single game designer dared to be different, eric chahi.… Expand
  2. StevenMorgan
    Oct 10, 2014
    7
    A good trip down memory lane. The controls are awkward at times. Overall the game is a enjoyable look back to what platforming originated fromA good trip down memory lane. The controls are awkward at times. Overall the game is a enjoyable look back to what platforming originated from while adding a mixture of extra planning and difficulty to the action. For the best experience play on low resolution with original sounds.… Expand
  4. Steelselecta
    Jul 5, 2014
    5
    This is one of those nostalgia games for people like me in their early thirties who probably remember playing this when they were 9 years old!This is one of those nostalgia games for people like me in their early thirties who probably remember playing this when they were 9 years old! And even after all these years I still got stuck on the first stage for over an hour! Nostalgia aside, this game is not for everybody. The younger generation may feel that this is boring and too difficult, as some of the puzzles in this game got me scratching my head! As far as puzzle platformers go, it may be worth remembering that originals like this gave us the likes of abes odeysee and the like, so some credit is due. However it can't be forgiven for its awkward controls that can seriously frustrate you, and some lack of direction can leave you confused as where to go next.
    The other factor of the game that can gripe some people will probably be the setting, it is very strange. But hey it is another world!

    Pros:
    Sweet nostalgia !
    A good challenge
    Quirky setting

    Cons:
    Awkward controls
    A bit pricey at £6.49
    Other games do the platform puzzler a lot better
    Damn right strange!

    Overall I give the game a 5

    Honest & unbiased reviews by Steelselecta    … Expand
  5. FriedKarma
    Oct 23, 2014
    3
    It sucks, it sucks, it sucks. This was an impulse buy for me, as I can remember playing the original back in the day. The horrendousIt sucks, it sucks, it sucks. This was an impulse buy for me, as I can remember playing the original back in the day. The horrendous controls and barely polished graphics and audio don't belong on a modern gaming console. Avoid this game!… Expand
  6. JoshLuck1995
    Jan 27, 2015
    2
    Bought this hoping for a good feel from the original, this game is utter rubbish. Its so lifeless and just off. the controls are crap. theBought this hoping for a good feel from the original, this game is utter rubbish. Its so lifeless and just off. the controls are crap. the puzzles are odd. and it just feels like soulless and lifeless. avoid.… Expand
  7. Nobilis1984
    Feb 21, 2015
    1
    Pure disappointment

    1991 this should have been a great game. This new edition not provide the same unfortunately. The controller is a    Pure disappointment

    1991 this should have been a great game. This new edition not provide the same unfortunately.
    The controller is a disgrace.
    The graphics are only minimally improved.
    The save points are distributed crappy.

    The biggest crap game I've played for a long time.    … Expand

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