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Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee (2001)

Oddworld Inhabitants

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3.04 from 165 ratings

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Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee is set in the fictional Oddworld universe and take place after those of Abe's Exoddus. The player controls Munch as well as Abe, the hero of the previous Oddworld games. Abe's abilities haven't changed much since the last installment: as before, GameSpeak must be used to communicate with other creatures, leading them to safety. His fellow Mudokons … Read more
Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee is set in the fictional Oddworld universe and take place after those of Abe's Exoddus. The player controls Munch as well as Abe, the hero of the previous Oddworld games. Abe's abilities haven't changed much since the last installment: as before, GameSpeak must be used to communicate with other creatures, leading them to safety. His fellow Mudokons can now be ordered to attack enemies. Abe can also grab and toss Mudokons or Munch to lead them to area they cannot access otherwise. Possessing enemies also comes into play, and is needed to solve many of the puzzles. Possession abilities can now be used to ignite quarrels between enemies and make them fight each other. The player can change between Abe and Munch instantly throughout most of the game. Munch brings on the table new abilities of his own: he can use his sonar to control or immobilize specific creatures, as well as swim. Another new addition is the possibility to use vending machines, which sell various items that enhance the abilities of the protagonists. At certain points Abe and Munch can also remote-control mechanical creatures. Read less
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Developers
Oddworld Inhabitants
Publishers
Infogrames, Microsoft Game Studios, Oddworld Inhabitants
Genres
Adventure, Platform, Puzzle, Strategy
Themes
Action, Comedy, Science fiction
Series
Oddworld
Event
Xbox E3 2001 Press Conference
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Release dates

  • Nov 15, 2001 (North_America) Xbox
  • Mar 14, 2002 (Europe) Xbox
  • Dec 20, 2010 (Worldwide) PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • Nov 12, 2015 (Worldwide) iOS
  • Nov 17, 2015 (Worldwide) Android
  • Jan 26, 2016 (Worldwide) Mac
  • TBD (Cancelled) (Worldwide) PlayStation 2

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Rating distribution

5 stars
10
4 stars
37
3 stars
75
2 stars
36
1 star
7
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Please...callmeYork

Status Please...callmeYork May 14, 2020

Pretty happy to put this one aside. It's interesting, but definitely feels like what it is: both a 2d series not quite sure how to transition into 3D, as well as a launch title for a new system. Some really good ideas hindered by lackluster execution. Apparently this just got released on Switch today or yesterday. I was playing the …

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Pretty happy to put this one aside. It's interesting, but definitely feels like what it is: both a 2d series not quite sure how to transition into 3D, as well as a launch title for a new system. Some really good ideas hindered by lackluster execution. Apparently this just got released on Switch today or yesterday. I was playing the original Xbox release and really wish I liked it more than I do.

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Please...callmeYork

Status Please...callmeYork May 13, 2020

This is kind of interesting. Playing as Munch really feels like being at the bottom of the food chain. He is useless outside of water and everything wants to hurt him. It really helps give a sense of strength in numbers. I would much rather weave around mines in the water then engage with enemies on land.

The game is …

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This is kind of interesting. Playing as Munch really feels like being at the bottom of the food chain. He is useless outside of water and everything wants to hurt him. It really helps give a sense of strength in numbers. I would much rather weave around mines in the water then engage with enemies on land.

The game is ok. I want to play more, but the levels are pretty bland and it isn't especially enjoyable to play. Some nice cutscenes and character designs though.

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