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Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee (1997)

Oddworld Inhabitants

DOS · OnLive Game System · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation · PlayStation 3 · PlayStation Portable

3.76 from 751 ratings

4189 members have it in their collection · 37 playing now · 2112 backlogged · 181 wish listed

How long? Main story 10h · 100% 22h (from 5 logged playthroughs)

Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee is the first game set in the fictional Oddworld universe. It is a platformer with puzzle-solving elements, focusing on the portrayal of a weak, underpowered character in a grim and hostile world, who has to rely on his cunning to outwit enemies and overcome hazards. The game has pre-rendered background graphics and uses CG movies of similar … Read more
Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee is the first game set in the fictional Oddworld universe. It is a platformer with puzzle-solving elements, focusing on the portrayal of a weak, underpowered character in a grim and hostile world, who has to rely on his cunning to outwit enemies and overcome hazards. The game has pre-rendered background graphics and uses CG movies of similar style to advance the story between the levels. The main character Abe is almost completely helpless: he cannot use weapons and is usually instantly killed by his brutal enemies if he confronts them directly. For this reason, most of the game involves careful exploration, timed movement, sneaking, and outsmarting the foes through various means: throwing stones to confuse them, luring them into traps, etc. Abe can run, jump, climb, tiptoe, crouch, and roll; in most areas these actions are essential to his survival. A few stages involve Abe riding a large animal known as Elum. Abe's only special power is chanting, which he can use to stun certain enemies for a while or possess them. When Abe possess an enemy he gains his abilities: for example, possessing the body or a ferocious Slig allows the player to shoot from his machine gun, communicate with other creatures of his kind, and even commit suicide, clearing the way for Abe. Read less
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Developers
Oddworld Inhabitants
Publishers
GT Interactive Software, Oddworld Inhabitants, Sony Computer Entertainment
Genres
Adventure, Platform, Puzzle
Themes
Action, Comedy, Science fiction, Stealth
Series
Oddworld
Steam
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Release dates

  • Sep 18, 1997 (Full Release) (Europe) PlayStation
  • Sep 18, 1997 (Full Release) (North_America) PlayStation
  • Nov 11, 1997 (Full Release) (North_America) DOS, PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • Dec 11, 1997 (Full Release) (Japan) PlayStation
  • 1997 (Full Release) (Europe) DOS, PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • 1997 (Full Release) (New_Zealand) PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • 1997 (Full Release) (Australia) PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • 2001 (Full Release) (Japan) PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • Aug 28, 2008 (Full Release) (Worldwide) PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • Dec 16, 2008 (Full Release) (Worldwide) PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • Oct 22, 2009 (Digital Compatibility Release) (North_America) PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable
  • Apr 15, 2010 (Digital Compatibility Release) (Europe) PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable
  • Jul 30, 2012 (Full Release) (Europe) OnLive Game System
  • Nov 13, 2013 (Digital Compatibility Release) (Japan) PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable

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Rating distribution

5 stars
188
4 stars
285
3 stars
205
2 stars
59
1 star
14
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Status scoopings Mar 20, 2023

In about 30 mins, gonna stream this game. I forgot to announce when I started it, sorry about that, but I'm about to start the Paramonian Temple! I've been dying left and right, but thank goodness for the built-in infinite lives indeed. https://www.twitch.tv/instazome1234

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